Jul. 28, 2008 - Sometimes silence is the best way to go
Marriage is great, good and......hard. It wonderful to be loved, to spend time with your best friend and so good to bear children out of the love you share. But marriage is also hard.
As my husband struggles with his own growing issues, it causes me to grow also. It gives me oppurtunity to love even when it's maybe not reciprocated at the moment. To learn to love my husband and bless him without receiving anything in return. Because honestly sometimes I do something great for my husband and get absolutely no response for it. And it shows me exactly how ugly my flesh really is, when it gets upset about it. It causes me to realize that my motives weren't pure in blessing my husband....I wanted a reward.
Marriage also makes you realize that silence is sometimes the best option. For instance, voicing irritation over trivial things does not bring the husband and wife closer. Only overlooking minor and sometimes major irritations in grace and love will bring the husband and wife closer to one another.
The common wisdom of the world says to "communicate". If your husband says something insensitively or in anger that hurts you. Talk about it, communicate. If something he does irritates you....communicate. I have to say that I disagree. I think in most instances it's an oppurtunity to overlook an offense and keep peace. How many large arguments are started over something truly trivial that doesn't really matter? There is a right time to speak about hurts, but not constantly and only in the right setting. Almost never in the heat of the moment. And if it's something that you know your spouse isn't willing to change then why even bring it up? Why beat a dead horse? Let it go, give it to the Lord and move on. The Lord can work in your heart about it.....don't worry about your husband's heart.
And what if you are the only one that is overlooking offenses and your husband isn't? That's a hard place to be, and yet your responsibility before the Lord is still to overlook the offense and to focus on blessing the offender.
Marriage is wonderful.....an oppurtunity to learn to die to yourself on a more regular basis. Let's not forget that in the day to day struggle for "me". Let's remember our calling to die to our flesh and serve the Lord. Let's remember the words of 1 Corinthian's 13.
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Jan. 23, 2008 - My poor little guy
My son, age 9, who hit his head on Sunday is now feeling sick. He woke up today with a headache and sore throat with a tummy ache. Poor kid, he just feels miserable.
Please if you think of us say a prayer for my little boy. Seeing him sick is making this mama sad
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Jan. 21, 2008 - What I learned yesterday
I learned that:
- If your child bumps his head and the pupils aren't the same size, you should go to the doctor
- They test neurological function of child by doing something that looks a whole lot like Simon Says
- If the hospital staff says it will take 15 minutes, translated into medical facility time that is 45 minutes
- People watch horrible movies on t.v. with their children, and the hospital staff doesn't monitor the public t.v. in the waiting room
- honesty is the best policy, always
- Moms are the BEST
- And I was reminded the God is always faithful
Yesterday my boys were play wrestling with each other. This should never be done in socks on a wood floor, which is something we all learned yesterday. My youngest son slid onto the ground where his head hit the floor. It was so loud that I am convinced that the neighbors heard it. Immediately afterwards he had a large lump form, which isn't good but nothing to rush to the e.r. for normally. However my sons pupils weren't the same size, so we did the shoe hunt and headed into the e.r., which just happened to be understaffed last night. They were pretty slow, but eventually we saw the doctor. She examined him and he was fine. His pupils had gone back to normal by the time we arrived at the hospital, which was a 30 minute drive. She had him eat some crackers and drink some juice to make sure he wasn't nauseous, and then we got to go home.
I had called my mother to let her know when we left for the hospital, and she came to the hospital with us. That was really nice, because I forgot any knitting, and I could not stop yawning. They forgot to get our information at the hospital for billing, so we stopped by on our way out to give them the info. And not only did my Mom show up to keep us company and keep our spirits up, she got us out sooner by saying things that shy me never would. And she paid our portion of the bill for us. Someday I hope that I can be as good to my children when they are grown.
Yesterday was interesting and we did learn some things, but I hope to not learn any more of those lessons for a long time.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - My Mom is so sweet!
We are having a family Christmas party at my home this year. I was sad that I wasn't going to be able to afford to paint before hand and my walls are awful. Not just the kind of awful that some people say for instance when their house is clean but you walk in and they say to excuse the mess. My walls are genuinely awful.
So, on Friday I went shopping with my Mom and she bought me the paint and supplies to paint my house. Yay! Now, I will be working like a crazy woman to get my home clean AND painted.
I am so happy though. Because its much more fun to clean when your home is going to LOOK clean when you are finished. And dingy, chipping walls never look clean. But, painted freshly my home is going to shine. 
So, isn't my Mom the sweetest???
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Dec. 7, 2006 - Enjoying the children
This week has been so fun with the children. We have made some projects and we will be making more. Our hallway is looking really cute, lol!
We have also baked some cookies, and I attempted cupcakes, but ended up with them joined all together. I guess I will have to work on that one, lol.
I have some other fun crafts planned with my darlings that we will do. I need to buy some more supplies first though.
Tomorrow I hope to finish my Christmas shopping. I'm still having a mental block of what to buy though. I guess it comes from not really needing anything and not wanting to buy things just to buy them.
Today my sister and my niece are coming over for a visit. It should be fun, and the children are really excited. My sister and I are going to go over the sale flyers from yesterday's paper to see if there is any inspiration there. My sister is so sweet, she took all of the hats I made and dropped them at the shelter for me. Isn't that sweet?
Well, its time to get going on something else. Thanks for reading my rambles and have a wonderful day celebrating Jesus today!
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Nov. 26, 2006 - Please Pray!!!
Someone in my family, very near and dear to me, needs prayer. This person's wife is wanting to leave. She wants to move out now. He is devastated, and they really need a miracle. Please pray the the Lord would work a miracle for this family right now.
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May. 17, 2006 - My Moses is 10 Today!!!
My Moses is 10 today. His daddy got him up first thing this morning so he could open his gifts before he left for work. Isn't that sweet? He didn't want him to have to wait all day for them. His main gift is Moon Shoes, and he is really excited. But the poor kid will still have to wait for Dad, because I am not strong enough to put them together, lol.
I am baking filled cupcakes today using this filling recipe. I have never tried it, so I hope it turns out good. Then I will frost them and let the children decorate their own with my stash of decorations. I thought they would have more fun with that.
We will be going to the park today and for dinner we will get sub sandwiches as a treat. Of course I can't have any because I am pregnant. But that is okay, I will just eat my new favorite food......mashed potatoes with butter.
It is so funny how when you are pregnant what you want to eat changes. The cupcakes don't even sound good to me right now. I hope sweets continue to sound yucky through this whole pregnancy, it will make it much easier to not gain tons of weight.
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Apr. 19, 2006 - My Son's Birthday
Yesterday was my son's birthday. My Noah is now 8. He was such a sweetheart yesterday, even when things didn't go just right, he was a happy little guy. He enjoyed every little thing he was given and shared cheerfully with his brothers and sisters.
And even when his brand new birthday toy was dropped and a piece broke off, he was still sweet and didn't get upset. He is such a darling boy.
The children had a great day, and I got some things done around the house. I got the lawn mowed, it really needed it. For some reason on the side of the house it grows really tall, it was about a foot high! But not in the front where folks can see it, lol. I also got half of my upper kitchen cabinets organized and cleaned. They look so much better.
Today, I have a really long to-do list. It's days like today that I can't look around me at all. I have to keep my eyes straight ahead on my goal, or I will be crumpled on the floor in a heap of discouragement. But God is so good, to give me the strength I need to get through these busy days.
Last night I found out I made a bank error and forgot to write in some tires I bought for $399. Boy was it painful to discover that mistake. But I am rejoicing because if I had not discovered it until Friday, then the pain would have been so much greater, lol! God is good and He got us through that tiny financial crisis.
I just can't say it enough, "God is so good!" It is so true.
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Apr. 12, 2006 - If You Ask a Mom For Milk
If you ask a mom for milk,
She'll go to the cupboard to get a glass,
Opening the cupboard will remind her to unload the dishwasher,
Unloading the dishwasher will remind her to thaw something for dinner,
Going to the fridge for something to thaw will remind her she was getting some milk,
Putting the milk away she will notice that the fridge needs a good cleaning,
She will go to get a clean rag to clean the shelves with,
Getting a rag will remind her to put the laundry in the dryer,
While in the laundry room she will notice the floor needs some attention,
When she goes to get the mop that was left in the bathroom,
She will notice the toilet is clogged,
After she plunges the toilet she will scrub the toilet really well,
She will grab the mop and head back to the laundry room,
On her way she will pick up two shoes, one ball and three legos,
She will take a detour to put those items away,
After she puts them away she has forgotten what she was going to do,
She stands there wondering when,
She is asked for a glass of milk,
When she goes to the cupboard to get a glass......
And so goes a typical day of motherhood.
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Mar. 29, 2006 - Sometimes You Need a Nap
Yesterday, we went to the park and stayed for over 2 hours. The children had a blast but got pretty tuckered out. Miss Brook had a snack and then curled up and fell asleep on a chair! Now that is tired, lol!
It was a nice day, and I met a young mother that is also a believer. It was so nice chatting. And as I was preparing dinner last night I started thinking about how to her, I am an older woman. I always forget that I am not as young as I used to be. And I couldn't help but picture how I would have seen someone like me when I was her age with just one or two children. It was really sobering to realize that each year I become an example for younger women to follow. How much I need to learn before I can ever become a teacher.
I pray the the Lord will equip me for each task He has called me to do. And that He will give me the wisdom to quit stressing about the things He hasn't called me to do. That is such a problem for me. Spinning my wheels about things that don't matter and letting the truly important things just slide by.
But I believe that God's word is true when it says:
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
So I KNOW that each day He is molding me into who He wants me to be and equiping me, even when I can't see any changes. It's like my fitness level. I haven't been able to "see" any improvements since last year. But when I went and tried to do what I couldn't last year, I could "feel" the improvement. The growth is happening to me even though my eyes can't see it. I know this by faith. I will just trust Him.
I just love Philippians! It is so full of good stuff. If I had to pick a favorite book in the bible, Philippians is it. What is your favorite?
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Mar. 23, 2006 - I Have Made Progress!
Yesterday we went to the park after breakfast, but before school. We had a lot of fun and I huffed and puffed all over the place. I was actually getting a bit discouraged about how out of shape I am until I used these (this shows my handsome son Moses on them):
If you have ever used these when out of shape, they are much harder than they look. Last year this time when we went to this same park, I couldn't do them and it was embarrassing. Well, yesterday just out of curiosity of got on them and did them! They didn't seem nearly as hard as last year! I have made some progress in my fitness level! Yay! Even though it has been so slow it seems like I haven't made any progress at all, I have. I am so encouraged now.
So my loss of 24 pounds (it was 27, but I gained 3 back
) and exercise has paid off.
So now I am ready to drop the 34 pounds that I need to get rid of still and it might take me two years, but I know that with slow and steady progress, I will reach my goal!
So if you are struggling with your weight and fitness today, don't give up. I know you can do it too!
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Mar. 15, 2006 - Spending the day with my sister
Today the children and I are going to go and spend the day with my sister. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to spend any time with her because my husband hasn't wanted me to be away. But he said I can go today while he is at work. So while daddy sweats and works hard, we are going to play. I feel just a tiny bit guilty.
The sun is just now beginning to rise and most of my children are still sleeping. The only one awake is my darling Brook. She is so sweet, and yesterday she surprised me by going potty on the toilet! That made my day, lol! And then she loaded the dishwasher with just a little guidance from me, I was very impressed. And then this morning she helped me to unload it. She is an amazing little girl if I do say so myself (I may be biased though).
Well, I had better get to tidying the house. We need to have it picked up so we don't come home to a dirty house which is absolutely NO fun.
Have a wonderful day today! Find something fun to do and don't even feel guilty for doing it, lol!
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Mar. 13, 2006 - We Got a New Kitty
Yesterday we got a new kitty. He is such a sweetheart and follows us around the house. He seems more like a dog, than a cat and the children just love him.
Here is a picture of him:
I'm off to work on school stuff now. I will finish my TEACH magazine review tonight.
Have a wonderful day today!
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Jul. 23, 2005 - Rambles
Yesterday I took my sister to the doctor to get an epidural. She has a bulging disc in her back and has been unable to function because of the pain. The epidural is hopefully going to reduce the inflammation and help with the pain. We are all hoping it is successful, because it has been so hard on her to be stuck at home. We won't know for a few days if it worked, so we wait. If you think of her, please remember her in your prayers for healing of this condition. The nice thing about taking her was that I got to spend some time with her that I really haven't been able to lately.
I live out of the "big city", and we only have 1 grocery store in the town that I live in, so after I left my sister I went shopping. I didn't really need anything, except maybe a few school supplies but I decided to stop and shop to cool off, because our car doesn't have air conditioning. So, I stopped at Target. I slowly browsed through the school supplies only buying the items that were a SUPER price. I had such a nice time. Those of you with many children know what a treat it is to shop alone with no time constraints. I ended up coming out with 3 bags full for only $15 which made the trip a whole lot more fun.
Afterwards I came home and relaxed with my family for a bit before washing the dishes that they kindly left me to wash from their lunch. Then I made a nice dinner that my husband really enjoyed. It was such a nice day, and it was so simple.
My goal today is to start a family tradition of everyone helping with yard work on Saturday's for at least 30 minutes. I have been the only one doing it, and the weeds are more than I can handle alone. So, I am putting on my drill seargent uniform and rallying my troops to yard work basic training today.
I haven't lost any more, and am kind of discouraged. I am still at 185 from 187. I guess that is why Weight Watchers wants you to weigh only once per week. I guess I have learned my lesson, and I will only weigh myself on Mondays now.
I haven't said anything to my dh, because I don't think I really am, but I keep feeling like I got pregnant. It is silly, because it worked out this month that when I was fertile by the calendar, we were never in the mood. But I have been so tired lately. I fall asleep during the day with the children, I can't help it, and at night I doze off on the couch when I normally should be still awake. I have 2 days until I should get my monthly and have had none of the normal signs. So, I guess my hormones are wacky this month, and confusing me. Since I lost the last baby, I haven't been sure I wanted to have another, I have been afraid. But lately the desire is so strong and I get really sad when I think of not having another. But at the same time, I am trying to give it into the Lord's hands whatever happens.
Well, enough rambles for today, I need to get up and exercise before my troops wake up. I don't like to become the entertainment .
