Nancy from Nancy's nook-http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/nancysnook/-has a new assignement for us this week for blogger friend school.
"what if you took Jennys idea about showers of blessings and if we all told about a time God showered us with a blessing and how we paid it forward to bless someone else or how we had done something for another and in turn were blessed." Share a verse or worship song that touches your heart for this assignment.
Here's mine:
Recently our son and his wife lost 100.00 a month income totally unexpected and it was time to buy groceries. She is expecting our 2nd grandchild and they have an 11 month old little boy. We were able to help them out and provice the money so they could get groceries. We did it just because love them and thank God we were able to do it. This past week our family had a HARD hit from satan and I was so scared and didn't know what to do. Daily and honestly almost hourly we have received help, encouragement, suport and prayer. We still don't know what the final outcome from this attack will be but we know with the prayers of friends and grace of God we will come out on top. I want to share a song that my daughter sent me as an encouragement to get through this. It is called "God gives Grace" and I hope it encourages you like it has me, hubby and our son at home.
God Gives Grace
Sometimes problems seem so big
they hide the light of day
sometimes pain cuts so deep
I can't find the words to pray
Sometimes heartaches seem to be
much more than I can stand
That's when grace seems to take me by the hand.
He gives grace in the midst of every storm
God gives grace that carries the weary and worn
He's everything we ever need for everything we face
So remember when it seems you can't go on.
God gives grace
I know every pain I feel becomes His very own
God knows the weakness of my heart
that I can't make it all alone
for He knows what i can handle
and He never gives me more
when my strength comes to its end
He has more grace in store
REPEAT CHORUS
Grace will help you stand when problems seem so tall
I am speaking from lessons I am in the process of learning the hard way. Hug your husband daily and tell him you love him. Pray for your husband daily, and I don't mean "Dear Lord, bless my hubby, watch over him etc, I mean really pray for him. Get on your knees and lift him up to God. Pray verses over him and give him to God daily.
Here goes, my husband has been facing a battle and he was arrested on Friday. He has to go before Pastor and will have to face the church most likely but also he has to go to court. He won't know until then what will happen. I didn't do anything wrong but I did know of the battle and I am staying beside him as he seeks to win this battle and hopefully is restored in his relationship with God. That is all the information I can give at this time.
I covet your prayers for our family and especially for Billy. Mostly, I am prayingfor victory and restoration with God.
I do feel guilty because I did not pray and put this on the throne like i should have. I know he is a grown man and has to take responsibility but I have to take mine too.
I don't care if your hubby is facing this kind of battle or something alot less, pray for him, love him, hug him and hold on tight while you have him.
This applies to your children too. If somebody can learn from our pain, at least some good can come out of this awful mess.
I had to make a decision today that was very hard for me to make. I cannot discuss it here because it would serve no purpose and innocent people would be hurt but I do ask that you please pray for me. I really need your prayers right now. I am coming to you my friends and God already knows the need so thanks in advance.
I am attemping to do my version of something I read about online somewhere. It is called 25 a day declutter. I am too ashamed to tell you how cluttered my house is. I was raised by a Mom who did the best she could with what she had but because we were so poor, she never threw anything away; we might beable to use it or sell it for money. I learned it well. I learned it so well that I have boxes for my boxes. Anyway I havew decided enough is enough and I am attempting to do a 25 a day declutter. I am not sure what "they" were doing out there in cyber world but what I am trying to do is get rid of 25 thing a day in each room until each room is declutter, yes my house has that much junk. Some rooms will be done quickly and some will take a while. Now this does not mean you throw it all away. I am making sections for giveaway, throwaway, and sell as my hubby is determined to have a garage sale in May and June of this year. We won't discuss what I think about that but at least the stuff will be out of my house and if we can make a few dollars, well I guess it will be okay; though I am not sure why anybody would want to buy our junk. Anyway God Bless, Have a Godfilled weekend, remember to spend some time with God and family this weekend and I will see you next timeI don't drown in this sea of clutter.
Apr. 22, 2008 - Tag you are it-just one word and lots of laughs
"http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/kidcraze/"did this tag a few weeks ago and it looked like fun.I think sometimes we just need to laugh so You Can Only Type One Word (if you read this, consider yourself tagged).
This is not as easy as you might think.
Change the answers to suit you. It's hard to use only one word answers. When you're done, post a comment so I can check out your answers. Have fun!
"Mothering on Mondays" is hosted by Amy at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/bowofbronze/ and it is a great way to remind yourself of the joys of motherhood. And don't we all need that sometimes?
My Moma had been in a wheelchair and bedbound for a little over a year. Before her strokes she always loved to go outside and watch Stephen play. Now she is unable to do that. He is so good to go back and color with her, feed her, give her her medicine or like today he was back in her room playing with cars and she was watching and laughing. These are the moments that I am so proud of him and proud I am his Moma and she is mine. Go check out Amys blog and myabe you can share your mothering moments.
For this weeks assignment I decided to take an idea from a fellow BFS'r. I'd like a Yea or Nay in a comment if you'd be interested in passing along an idea or you can just email me. This week I'm using an idea from Sombra at More Little Wilsons.
Sombra wrote, "I think it would be interesting to find out if some
of the other ladies have sunk their teeth into something new in the last
year or so, what are they enthralled with, what has claimed the fires of
their passion." You can post pictures or as many things as you'd love to start doing for YOURself. I stand corrected but I took it from Sombra's email that she meant OUR OWN passion and not something your children or husband would like you to learn. Make sure you include a favorite scripture.
I have a couple of things that I am very passionate about right now. One I am trying to fix me (with hubby's help) a quiet corner outside with flowers a place to sit and write, read my bible and find quiet time in nature with God, Second, I have recently started doing scrapbook cardsa and homemade stationary and stuff. I am having so much fun with it. I have used some of my homemade items in swapa that I have been participating in over at THL. Last and I guess this is more than a couple is that I am trying very hard to find my walk with God and who I am and where He wants me to be. Thanks for letting me share my heart. All of these things are lreading me to peace within my heart and me.
As I was sitting here thinking about what to post, I just thought I would post my day and just share my heart. Today Stephen and I are doing school, we are slowly finding out what works for us and he is getting caught up. We are cleaning the house and getting stuff ready for supper and church as i have Kids of the King tonight.
Now for my heart, I have had some personal issues and family issues that have needed fixing for a long time. i have tried to give them to God but I always go back and get them back. Well, last night they finally hit rock bottom and there is no where to go with them but up and that is up to God. I was listening to one of the missionary wives give her testimony at church last week and she saiud that we are only respobsible for what we do and say. We are to be the wives that we are supposed to be, no matter what kind of husband our husband is being. She said either he will change or God will take care of it. That is where I am. I had to face why I do some of the things that I do and commit some of the sins that I commit. I have excuses for everything I say or do and it is time to get rid of th excuses. I have always said that this won't be easy or happen over night but I have given it all to God and it is so much easier than I thought it would be. Has he magically changed over night, no he hasn't and i haven't either but God has given me such a release and sense of peace that i can't even explain it. I am not sure what is going to happen tomorrow and I don't even know about the next minute but for right now I am at peace and I also know that I am in Gods love and grace and it is wonderful. Please pray that I will continue to try to stay in Gods will and let Him handle everything. I just wantedto share my heart so you will know where I am and how great God is.
God Bless all until next time....if you need an ear I am here, just email me at bbcmoma@yahoo.com,
I am sponsoring a giveaway just in time for Mothers day. So many ladies here in the bloggy world have inspired and encouraged me in ways they may not even know. To enter this giveaway you will need to nominate another bloggy lady who has inspired or encouraged you in a special way. Write a short message to me at bbcmoma@yahoo.com and tell me who it is and why.Also send me the link to their blog also. If your entry is chosen as the winner then she and you will both receive a Mothers day suprise from me. I ask that you tell others about this on your blog also. Everyone who places it on their blog comments here that they did and the link to their blog will receive a small thank you from me even if you don't win the giveaway. Thanks and I look forward to seeing your entries. This is your chance to tell "her" how you feel. The last day to nominate someone is April 30, 2008 so I can get the winners their prize by Mothers day.
For this week's assignment Nancy thought it would be fun to share our dinner plans for the night or if you're organized enough for the week. You can include pictures if you desire. Also tell what your family likes to drink, if you have desserts or not. If you want to then take this assignment and let all the children in your life make dinner for the night. Please add your favorite verse for this assignment as it might be an encouragement for someone else. This week's assignment is short and sweet so have fun with it.
Here's mine:
My favorite summer meal would be chicken salad sandwiches on croissants, with strawberry bread and a big glass of iced tea with lemon. If you want the recipes contact me and I will share.
My verse is
Galations 5:22
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness, faith;
This is my place to share as I learn to be the Wife and Mom that God wants me to be. I am striving to be a Proverbs 31 wife, a homeschooling Mom that is training my children and grandson in the way God would have them to go. Also a place to share the joys and trials of caring for my Mom now that she can no longer care for herself.
I had to make a decision today that was very hard for me to make. I cannot discuss it here because it would serve no purpose and innocent people would be hurt but I do ask that you please pray for me. I really need your prayers right now. I am coming to you my friends and God already knows the need so thanks in advance.
I am attemping to do my version of something I read about online somewhere. It is called 25 a day declutter. I am too ashamed to tell you how cluttered my house is. I was raised by a Mom who did the best she could with what she had but because we were so poor, she never threw anything away; we might beable to use it or sell it for money. I learned it well. I learned it so well that I have boxes for my boxes. Anyway I havew decided enough is enough and I am attempting to do a 25 a day declutter. I am not sure what "they" were doing out there in cyber world but what I am trying to do is get rid of 25 thing a day in each room until each room is declutter, yes my house has that much junk. Some rooms will be done quickly and some will take a while. Now this does not mean you throw it all away. I am making sections for giveaway, throwaway, and sell as my hubby is determined to have a garage sale in May and June of this year. We won't discuss what I think about that but at least the stuff will be out of my house and if we can make a few dollars, well I guess it will be okay; though I am not sure why anybody would want to buy our junk. Anyway God Bless, Have a Godfilled weekend, remember to spend some time with God and family this weekend and I will see you next timeI don't drown in this sea of clutter. 
