Every Day Is A Blessing
Feb. 5, 2007
Renovating Becky Miller
 

                                        Meet Becky Miller!   She’s a young mom of three who is trying to fix everyone and everything in her life.  Becky and her husband, Kevin, have purchased a rundown farmhouse and dream of fixing it up for a slower, simpler life in the country for their family.  The repairs to the house, the disconnection with her husband, and the numerous challenges with the other people in her life continue to mount.

 

            Before she spirals completely out of control will Becky realize that it is not up to her to fix everything? 

 

Excerpt from Back Cover of the Book

            Becky Miller’s Guide to Home Repair

·        Budget the gross national product of a small country—then double it.

·        Never, ever invite your mother-in-law to stay with you during a remodel

·        Figure out how to heat the living room before inviting your Bible study group over.

·        Stock up on Tylenol and chocolate and sandbags.

·        Hire a professional to fix the plumbing.

·        Sometimes renovation is an inside job.

 

My Review

            As a young mom of two and happily married to a wonderful man, I instantly relate to Becky.   With Sharon Hinck having an intriguing start to each chapter which kept me turning the pages, I found a delightful read.  Becky has superwoman-syndrome at its greatest.  As she struggled to keep from adding to her already full plate and from comparing herself to others; I could see glimpses of myself in her.

 

            I was reminded of how we as wives and moms are continuously trying to juggle it all and we can struggle with finding balance.  In the midst of Becky’s striving to manage and maintain and fix it all, the Lord was really working on her.  It is His grace that is evident in our day to day lives.  And, it’s for us to realize  that the One who is really in control knows what He is doing.

             

            You will definitely enjoy your visit with Becky.  In addition, you’ll want to check out The Secret Life of Becky Miller.  And, don’t forget to take the fun Becky Miller Quiz.

 

             And now, meet the author:

                                                                                                                                                    

 

Sharon Hinck is a wife and mother of four children who generously provide her with material for her books.  She has an M.A. in communications from Regent University and has served as artistic director of a Christian performing arts group, a church youth worker, and a professional choreographer.   She lives in Minnesota with her family.  To learn more about her writing visit  Sharon Hinck.

       

 "being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."  Philippians 1:6 NIV

           


Blessings

Feb. 5, 2007 - can't wait

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

I read this and thought.. I need to read a book like this - nothing to serious, but a good read..

I plugged it into my library catalog and they have it on the shelf. I'm off after lunch to go pick it up.. thanks for the recomendation!!

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Feb. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by KarenW

Sounds like a fun book! Thanks for the reccomendation.

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Feb. 7, 2007 - LOL

Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

I am so enjoying this book. I have tons of books that I have started - Peacemaking for Families - Nourting Your Teenagers Spirtual Walk, but with all that has been going on in my life lately I just wanted to find something fun to read.

Thanks again for sharing this. I'm thinking about plugging the book on my blog too.

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Feb. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Sharon

Thanks so much for inviting me to visit your blog!
And warm hugs to those who are enjoying the book.
God really does amazing things through our "ordinary" lives as wives and moms, friends and volunteers.

I'm praying both The Secret Life of Becky Miller, and Renovating Becky Miller will bring encouragement to lots of women.
Hugs, Sharon

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Feb. 23, 2007 - friday movie night

Posted by chemicals_reacts_sweety

wuzzzzzzzz up my cool mom??? i like your tootsie idea, its neat. you have great ideas. i cant wait for tonight when we watch Cory In The House & Lizzie McGuire Movie. i love you so much and im looking forward to it.
Half-Heart
Breanna

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Mar. 2, 2007 - mommy is radical :)

Posted by OMG It's Breanna!

i cant wait for tonight! :) Its going to be awesome :) Im counting down the min. till then :) YOU ARE DA BEST IN THE WORLD!! :)
Half-Heart
Breanna

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From God's Word

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like Him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us."

1 John 4:16-19 NIV

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The Holy Bible

Breanna~9th Grade~

Discovering Our Amazing God (Discovering Series Book 1)

Verses from the Bible for Copywork Compiled & Arranged by Sandi Queen

Language Lessons for the Secondary Child Volume 1

ACE Math PACES

for Literature/Narration

Parables from Nature (A Living Book About Nature) by Mrs. Alfred (Margaret) Gatty

Three Little Great Ladies (in the Young Ladies of Virtue Series) by W. Percy Smith revised by Sandi Queen

State History Research Project(free download from ACE) a semester of work. She is doing hers on the state of Iowa.

Theras and His Town (Ancient Greece & Sparta)(Study Guide Written by Sandi Queen)

Tirzah (Ancient Egypt) (Study Guide written by Sandi Queen)

The White Isle (Ancient Britain and Rome) (Study Guide written by Michelle Zoppa)

Oakie of the Oak Tree(A Parable of the Christian Life) by Mary E. Woodis (Packed w/ the nature found in the forest) (Study Guide Written by Sandi Queen)

Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry(horses and ponies, native island plants, and island life)(Study Guide written by Sandi Queen

Little House on the Prairies by Laura Ingalls Wilder (plants, insects, animals, and othe natural phenomenon that are unique to the prairie.) (Study guide written by Sandi Queen)

Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat (wildlife and plants native to the sub arctic region) (Study Guide written by Sandi Queen)

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (study of trees, plants, animals, and nature.) (Study Guide written by Sandi Queen)

Pagoo by Holling C. Holling (Life of a hermit crab in the tide pool.) (Study Guide written by Sandi Queen)

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Art Appreciation/Picture Study~ still getting this together

Art Skills~ARTistic Pursuits Senior High Book One-The Elements of Art and Composition

Music Appreciation (free download from Harmony Fine Arts for Grade 9) and the classical music experience w/ accompanying CDs.

Africa, Antarctica, and Australia-Bringing the World to Life by Michelle Zoppa

Nathan~4-5 year old preschool~

The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes by Kenneth N. Taylor

Little Hands to Heaven (A Preschool Program For Ages 2-5) by Carrie Austin, M. Ed.

The Singing Bible CDs from Focus on the Family

Language Lessons for Little Ones Volume 2 by Sandi Queen

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Books

Books Breanna is currently reading:

The Holy Bible

Books Brenda is currently reading:

The Holy Bible

Prayer Does it make any Difference? by Philip Yancey

Mommy Diaries Edited by Tally Flint

For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

First Light(Book 1 in the A.D. Chronicles) by Bodie & Brock Thoene (This is a re-read for me.)

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Music

Brenda is listening to:

Casting Crowns:
The Altar and the Door

Mark Schultz:
Broken & Beautiful

Michael W. Smith:
i 2 (eye)

Amy Grant:
Amy Grant

Amy Grant:
My Father's Eyes

Amy Grant:
Never Alone

Amy Grant:
In Concert

Amy Grant:
In Concert Volume 2

Amy Grant:
Age to Age

Amy Grant:
Straight Ahead

Amy Grant:
Unguarded

Amy Grant:
The Collection

Mark Schultz:
LIVE...A Night of Stories & Songs

Mark Schultz:
Mark Schultz

Michael W. Smith:
Stand

Amy Grant:
Time and Again...Live

Casting Crowns:
Lifesong

Casting Crowns:
Casting Crowns

Breanna is listening to:

Aly & AJ:
Into the Rush

Hannah Montana:
Hannah Montana

Everlife:
Everlife

Jordan Pruitt:
No Ordinary Girl

pureNRG:
pureNRG

World

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