So much, I want to be in my own house with my own garden. I feel like a wanna be gardener! I keep trying to grow things with the children and they die. Well this time I found some terra catta? (sp) We'll do some starter plants, beans and some of our favorite herbs. YesterdayI thought about having color sections to my garden. Yellow and green where the Corn, greens and other veggies will be and the Yellowish orange sections for my Sunflowers. A rainbow theme since I love rainbows. I will work on the complete design of the garden with my dd. I did want to plant a fruit tree but I think I some other kind of shaddy tree out and away from the house will be on our level of stewardship! Plus less bees. Keeping my mind on what I do want and off of what I don't is challenging. I woke up with the picture above in my mind. I know my children will be wonderful gardeners. Especially my three yr. old who loves to have something to do with his hands. will find the right spot and turn over dirt, pick out rocks. hmmm he'll need some lil' gloves I guess. I can just see him jumping around out in the yard...with our own dog. Yesterday I realized I always take the other children on errands and I felt really bad leaving him. In the PMA book it talked about getting rid of guilt by doing something good about it. So off we went. I was determinded to keep a PMA...even My dd was too. I learned plenty about him and was reminded why I don't usually take them out when they're young. Easily distracted and so hands on...fear of loosing them, while I'm thinking of what I'm out for. He skipped and jumped, Little legs need a lot of consideration when going walking. Even if they are the best jumper in the house! It was fun. Plus The Lord blessed us to make it safely through the busy bumpy streets!
Patience is my new best friend~~~ Ro 15:4 - Show Context For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Heb 10:36 - Show Context For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Jas 1:4 - Show Context But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Is there a such thing I wonder. I've seen those old teacher planners that sit on a teachers desk with big blocks filled with appoinments and planes for a week and months in advance. I wanted to have something that can sit on my desk and not take up that much space. Something that opens up to a week or two of planned events. Yet I want a place to scatch out ideas and plans, prayers and a scripture to focus on. Is that a tall order? right now I have these things in several places. I tend to have several things going on at once and I'm learning to discipline myself to organize or eliminate soo many things. Well I'd also like for it to be pretty, I even want that creamy thick, artist type of paper. You know I could use a trip to the art or B&N. My dh is planning to give me a day to myself. I have a few things I'd like to do in my idea book. Here are a few. Get an Ice Cream sundae and eat it alone. lol Go to the Museum Visit a family friend
Maybe it's me but I have all my hopes and dreams tied up in my children. Meaning there are things I see myself doing in the future but I see my children envolved in much of it with me or me with them. I am really looking forward to their growth and doing more and more with them. I know it's common for most ppl in society to think it's natural for children to do more and more away from the family. I'm not at all fooling myself that they will not do things away and outside of our immediate family unit. I just enjoy them so much and I know the feeling is mutual. I just see our times evolving and being just more grander.
Talking with my son tonight at 16 this kid just amazes me at what is on his mind and his goals and a wonderful heart for God. I just feel so blessed to know him and be his mother. All of them actually. I'm just feeling very grateful. I love these times of reflectiion...all that I go through with them...it's shows me how worth it all, all of it is.
Usually this time of yr. we're finishing up portfolio's for School Board Reviews. That hasn't happened due to a address mix up. We hope to get things straitened out by next week.
Spring time is a time to get out in the air...fling open windows and plan for our summer! So far we've been making use of our Park ...It thawed nicely! Our present yard is deemed dangerous...4 pitbulls moved in over the fall and winter. Personally I have no problem with dogs. It's the owners and their lack of understanding. Pitbulls aren't good around children to my knowledge... not mine anyway! I've seen one too many mauled 3yr. olds. I'm looking forward to moving at summer's end. More space, relaxed hs laws, and a nice yard to do as we please! Most importantly the start of our new life, as we invisioned it! Hallelujah! All this wouldn't be possible if The Lord hadn't given my wonderful husband the love and desire to give us more! Ps.57:2 I will cry unto the God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
WHAT THE LORD IS SAYING TODAY
Word from the Lord to Build Up, Encourage and Comfort by
Ras Robinson
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Whining. I say unto you today, do not lose your thankful heart. It is so pleasant to Me. I delight in you and all that you are. Just know that My favor is for a lifetime and My mercy towards you is fresh every morning. Gather up yourself and come unto Me. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. Sing songs of deliverance and worship. Remind yourself of My goodness. Inquire of Me and you will hear. Only be quick to obey and your reward will be great. Be careful not to be as were My children in the wilderness. Whining.
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John 6:43 "Jesus answered and said to them, "Do not grumble among yourselves."
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If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His Love.
