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May. 4, 2009
The best laid plans
I'm enjoying my new English Standard Version Bible and thought that, this morning, I would look up one of my favorite verses to see how it compares to what's in my memory (from the NIV). Here is the ESV translation of Jeremiah 29:11:
For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil,
to give you a future and a hope.
Not much different, really. Still a reminder that I need often - sometimes in the big things, and more often in the little day-to-day things.
Today, for example --- I was hoping for some sunshine. The flowering trees here in our part of PA are at their peek right now. They are simply beautiful to look at. On Saturday, I saw a great shot on a photographer's website, using a flowering tree as a backdrop. I wanted to take my kids out yesterday and try it for myself. I see so many people with pics of their kids in their sidebar, and I've been planning to take some new pics of my kids and do the same. However, it rained yesterday (when they were in their Sunday best) and today is looking even more dark and dreary.
One of my very dear friends e-mailed me this morning and told me that she is praying that God will bless my family with plenty of Son Shine this week, since we're not going to be seeing much sunshine. Wow! My plans are just that - my own - and, obviously, not as important as the rain that God is sending us this week. Maybe the rain will be good for the trees and keep them beautiful for another week, so I can still get outside and take some pictures. If not, we'll just look for another alternative.
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In other "Heidi news" ---
Alison and I have been scoring the applications for the Homeschool Crew as they've been received, so we're very on top of things this year. I've been a bit disappointed by the number of people who have tried out. I know that being a part of the Crew is a BIG responsibility, but it's also a BIG blessing! If you were thinking about trying out, but didn't (for whatever reason) and you'd still like to, please e-mail me (we can work out an extension). We are especially in need of those with children in older grades.
I'm trying to prepare for the CHAP convention this week. I have lots of work to complete before convention. Are you coming to CHAP? If so, be sure to stop by the TOS booth - we are going to be giving away a FABULOUS MOTHER'S DAY GIFT PACK - so you'll want to be sure to sign up to win it!
Our homeschool evaluations are scheduled for next Tuesday. Yikes! Ashley's done with school, and Gracie probably will be by then, BUT I don't have their portfolios put together yet. So, that's another thing on the "best laid plans" list for this week - and the rain shouldn't stop us from getting them done (really, it should help, as we'll be stuck indoors).
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May. 4, 2009 - Have a great week!
Posted by tn3jcarter
I hope it's full of Sonshine and you get those portfolios done! :O) ((hugs))
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May. 4, 2009 - Sounds like you have been busy...
Posted by Anonymous
Wow, I'm feeling a little breathless just reading what you've been up too. You are one busy lady.
Hope all things come together for your convention and all
Blessings
Mikki
http://mybibleandacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/
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