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Happy New Year, everybody! It's been a while since I updated, so forgive me if this is a little long.
My week went well. Grandpa and Grandma came to our house on Thursday night. We went shopping at Kohls on Saturday, and Grandpa thought that the deals were really good. He wanted to get me something, but I declined and asked Mom if we could go to the thrift store on Saturday. Yesterday morning we went out to eat. We were headed to IHOP, but when we got there, a couple was just coming out - and they told us that there were only 2 servers, who were not doing their jobs very well. They suggested a place across town called Billie's. It was awesome! I don't usually like eating breakfast out, but this was an exception for sure. My friend Erin was able to come over yesterday... I don't know if she'll ever want to do it again, but I had fun! We had our white elephant gift exchange at pastor's house last night. That was fun. I got a curling iron and a pad of paper. This is the first time I can remember actually getting something I'd use! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13976&l=bc326&id=626984352 |
We went, and I got a couple things. 
Of course, I don't mean to give ya'll the impression that my family is embarrassing or anything, we just have ..... problems. 
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Dear Friends, What an amazing year this has been! God has worked in my life in so many ways! I hope that he has worked in each of you as well. Last winter was the best we’ve had since we moved down here. It snowed like crazy, and being from Steamboat, I was thrilled! In talking to several of our neighbors, I gathered that their feelings were the exact opposite, but not everybody can win all at the same time! I regret that I didn’t get out into the snow more, but it’s fun to watch it from inside, too. I hope that we can have a white Christmas again this year. One of God’s major blessings on me this year was the opportunity to help with a Joy Club that is held on our street. ‘Mrs. B’ is an older lady who lives on the corner of our street and has been serving God for many years. I have been helping her with her weekly Joy Club since April, and God has really done some wonderful things. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to several children about Christ, and I’ve been able to be a witness to some of their parents as well. I think that we’ve had around a dozen accept Christ as their savior this year. I was able to lead some of them to the Lord myself! Towards the beginning of the year, Pastor announced at church that we were invited to join the Rocky Mountain Youth Conference. I really wanted to go, but it seemed impossible for things to work out. I didn’t even talk to Mom and Dad about it. I prayed that I would be able to go, but the registration deadline came and went. I forgot about the whole thing until two days before the Conference when Dad asked if Erica and I would be interested in going. Was he kidding? But registration was over! Well, technically it was, but Erica and I were still able to go. What a blessing! The speakers were Rand Hummel and Morris Gleiser. Both were really good, and I learned a lot. The conference took place on the weekend, and the following week, In May Uncle Brian asked my family if we’d go up to Steamboat to get some of his horse tack and stuff. It was really nice to go back and see old friends. The only bad part about the trip was when we went to the old site of The WILDS of the Just a couple weeks after our visit to Steamboat, Erica and I headed off for camp. The speaker was Brother Rich Tozour, and he was amazing! I made a decision almost every night, and God has helped me to keep up with them. I was really blessed by the people that God placed in my cabin. The fellowship was very sweet. Another blessing was that some of the girls in my cabin had brought extra jackets. I somehow managed to leave mine at home – so of course it snowed! The snow was gorgeous, and my camera was kept busy all throughout the week. We had the opportunity to go up into the mountains several times this year, which was wonderful! I’m still a country girl, and being stuck in the city during a hot, sticky summer is certainly no picnic! My family and I hiked up to St. Mary’s Glacier with our pastor’s family, had a picnic in gorgeous day and the hike was pretty good. (I was reminded that I need to work out a little more frequently!) Another highlight of the year was that I got to see my friend Erin Doherty several times. After being pen-pals for 4 years, we finally got to meet in ’06, and this year (now that she has her driver’s license) we were able to see each other several times. We went to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science together towards the beginning of the year. I never get tired of the museum! (Especially if there’s a volunteer around whom I may be able to debate with!) Erin and I also spent a day together at Southlands Mall in September. Of course, being teenage girls who love to read, we spent most of our time in Barnes and Noble. I wouldn’t mind doing it again! Last, but by no means least, we went ice-skating at Southlands the day after Thanksgiving. I’d never been skating in the dark, but it was lots of fun! (Not to mention C-O-L-D!) School has been going well, and I’m learning a lot. I still fail my science tests a lot, though, which is my most constant source of frustration. I can comprehend everything, study it, feel good about it – and not be able to remember much by the time I take the test. Math is going really well, though. I find myself enjoying it when I finally comprehend what I’m doing! (We’re using VideoText Interactive to learn Algebra, and I don’t see why some people hate algebra so much! All you have to do is pay attention!) The one major problem that I find with math is noticing that little dash in front of a number that makes it negative. But I’m learning! I’m still writing a lot. I’ve finished two books, written tons of poems, and started three other books. Yeah… I should stick with just one book at a time, but I don’t. I would like Bob Jones to publish one of my books, but I’m too chicken to send it in. I’ll do it some day, though! Our house is off the market, and I don’t know whether I’m happy or sad. I really wanted to move out to the country again, but I also see that God has a ministry for my family here. Dad leads the music at church; Mom and I are the pianists. I help with Joy Club. God needs us where we are, and it’s important that we stay in His will. Looking to the year ahead, the things that are most important to me are to keep growing in my walk with God, to be a witness to those around me, and to prepare myself for my future as a wife, mother, homemaker, and helpmeet. The best way to do this is to serve my own family right now. Is that easy? No. But it gets easier with practice. God has blessed me with parents who have a vision for my future and who want to help me in every way that they can. I hope that God has blessed you this year my friends, and I pray that He will bless you throughout 2008. Keep your mind focused on Him, and nothing else will matter. Soli Deo Gloria, Emily
8 Things I'm Passionate About 1. My relationship with God 2. My family 3. My friends 4. Creation/Evolution debate 5. Reading 6. Writing 7. Camp 8. Movies vs. the books they were adapted from
8 Things I Want To Do Before I Die 1. Be married 2. Have lots of kids 3. Have a book or two published 4. Meet my friend Naomi in person 5. Visit Pemberley (Chatsworth House) 6. Go on an Alaskan cruise 7. Get a dog 8. Get my pilot’s license
8 Things I Say Often 1. "Aw, man!" 2. "Seth, did you know that I love you?" 3. "You hurted my feelings." 4. "Stupid cat.” 5. "Yeah, right." 6. "Just a sec." 7. "Cool." 8. "Are we going to the library today?”
8 Books I've Read Recently 1. The Bible - God's Word 2. George Mueller - by Faith Coxe Bailey 3. The Little Woman - by Gladys Aylward 4. Danger Follows - by Goerky Smith 5. The Red House Mystery - by A. A. Milne (Hey, this guy did more than Winnie-the-Pooh! You should read his adult-level fiction!) 6. Julie Monroe and the Secret in Raccoon Valley – by me --- I’m editing it 7. The Booklover’s Cookbook - by ???? 8. The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen – by Jacques Pepin
8 Songs I Could Listen To Over and Over 1. Press On - The WILDS 2. The Everlasting God - Steve Petit Evangelistic Team 3. Pride and Prejudice Theme - Played by Melvyn Tan (This is the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice) 4. Baby Elephant Walk – Henry Mancini 5. Tickle Bug – Patch the Pirate (Ron Hamilton) 6. Hawaii Five-O theme – Morton Stevens, I think 7. Mission: Impossible theme – Ack! I can’t remember! 8. Joy to the World – The arrangement by Kit Walker
8 Things That Attract Me To My Best Friend 1. Loves God 2. Is faithful 3. Has time for me 4. Encouraging 5. Puts up with me when I’m in a zonky mood 6. Good sense of humor 7. Cares 8. I can tease her without offending her :P 9. Almost everything, really!
8 Things I've Learned This Year 1. I can’t just tell God, “I want to be close to You” and let Him do all the work. I have to spend time with Him – a relationship takes two. (Yeah… I seriously should’ve figured that out before now! 2. I can make a difference in my world. 3. There’s actually a large community of teenagers who want to serve God (Need proof? Try this site.) 4. It’s possible to stop hating people. – Pray for them. 5. It’s best to submit to your parents without any hard feelings; it makes you happier. 6. People who love God can still hurt other Christians – and believe that they’re in God’s will. 7. It’s possible to be a good witness by what you DON’T do as much as by what you DO do. 8. Don’t drag your little sisters into whatever your most recent escapade is: Your parents know that it’s all your fault, so you’re the only one that’ll get in trouble :D
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Hey, everybody! How’re ya’ll doing? I’m doing awesome! Today we’re staying at home because we’re having car trouble. That’s okay, though. I don’t know what it was I wanted to do, anyhow! I didn’t realize how longs it’s been since I posted a picture of Seth! I’m glad you enjoyed the picture of him. I’ll prolly have a lot more after Christmas. :D Grandpa and Grandma are going to be here in just a few days. We have to pick them up around 8 in the morning on Thursday. I haven’t been this excited about Christmas for a long time. I don’t know what the difference is, but I’m really REALLY excited! I have wanted to play two particular Christmas songs for a few years now, and I’m finally giving up on finding music for the one. There’s a piano arrangement of Joy to the World on one of my favorite Christmas CDs, but although I’ve Googled everything I can think of in order to find the sheet music, I’ve finally determined that it’s hopeless. So I’m teaching myself to play it. I’ve always learned best by hearing things, so that helps. I’ve figured out the whole first verse – at least the treble clef – but I just can’t figure the base clef! It sounds so incomplete without the right notes, but I can’t get it. In the mean time, I’m almost done figuring the treble clef for the second verse. It switches from the key of C to… whatever key has three flats in it. Anyhow, ya’ll are really interested, aren’t you? Does anyone have any ideas where to go on the web to find cheap fabric? I finally got a pattern for a Civil War dress, but now I need to get some fabric. If you have any ideas, please let me know. I’m keeping tabs on eBay, but none of the fabric looks like it would work. It’s either a bad print or not my color. RATS! There’s a guy here to look at our car right now. I hope that he can figure what’s wrong with it. I don’t like the idea of not being able to go places for a while! Well, I guess I’ll get going. I probably won’t post ‘til next week some time. When I do post, though, I’ll post my Christmas letter. Have a great weekend! Emily Rose |
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~Hello, everyone! Yesterday went really well. We had a record of 19 kids in Joy Club! It was really wonderful. I hope that everyone can continue to come. Sorry I haven’t gotten around to changing my profile picture. I’ll do it some day. School is going well. I’m done with history! I’m finishing math tomorrow! I’m finishing science soon, too! (By ‘finishing’ I mean that we’ve hit the half-way mark, so I don’t have to do any ‘til after Christmas.) I finally got my Christmas letter written, but I won’t post it on here for a little longer. I’m going to mail it to folks, first. :D That’s all for now, folks! Please remember to drop by and join the Inklings Book Club if you want to! Emily |
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Hey! I have had a book club in the past, but it died, so I decided to revive it here on the web! If you're interested in joining, go to http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/InklingsBookClub . I can't wait to hear from you! Emily |
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I saw this on someone’s blog and decided to do it just for the fun of it: GUYISH: Oh, no! 35% of me is missing! :D Well, not much is happening around here. I’m writing a Christmas letter to send to my wonderful friends… and I’m having a dreadful time being concise! ACK! Oh, well, I’ll get it eventually. Please leave lots of comments! |
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Should I stay on homeschool blogger or not? I don't get a whole lot of comments, and it's also a lot harder to stay connected with people than it is with other sites. What should I do? Just use my xanga, or stay with both? Thanks for your input! Emily |
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Hey... I'm going to be gone all of November. See ya later! Emily |
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Here's my spur-of-the-moment attempt from yesterday. Don't worry... I'll be revising it!
On this day six years ago, Many people died Just because Islam’s made-up god Must be satisfied. The Muslim pilots Did their best To fulfill their “god-sent” test. Yet the failed In one small part Because of the brave American heart. In a plane above A Pennsylvania field The American spirit Refused to yield. Rather than give in To natural dismay, The people chose to fight That day. We will never forget The sacrifices that were made, The lives that became shattered, Or the parts our heroes played. Though life is such a precious thing, It’s a gift that many will give, Just to hear the simple cry, “O, that freedom might live!”
Yeah... definitely doesn't flow. But now ya'll will get to experience the dramatic changes my poems go through! When I repost this, you might not even think it's the same poem! lol... that's the way it goes for me. Here's a link ya'll should visit: 9/11 remembered |
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Six years ago today, I woke up miserable because of my own problems. I was nine years old at the time - and was thinking only about myself. I got a major wake-up call, though. It's the first time I recall having ever paid any attention to the news. Or thinking of anyone outside my immediate circle for so long. I couldn't get it out of my head for days - maybe weeks - following. I realized that there was a world out there that needs help. A world that needs God. I'm out of time, so I need to go. I apologize for the shortness of this. Maybe I'll post a poem tomorrow. Emily |
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Tag your it Put an X in the boxes of the ones you fear I Fear... [] feeling of total helplessness [] the dark [x] staying single forever (I don't really FEAR it, but I do NOT like the idea) [] being a parent [] giving birth [] being myself in front of others [] open spaces [] closed spaces [] heights [] black cats [] dogs [] birds [] fish [] rabbits [] spiders [] driving or being in cars [] flying [] flowers or other plants [x] being touched (in some ways- basically I don't fear it, I just don't like it at all) [] fire [] deep water [] the ocean [] failure [] success [] thunder/lightning [] frogs/toads [] mice/rats [x] jumping from high places [] snow [] rain [] wind [] crossing hanging bridges [] death [] knives [] Heaven [] being robbed [] cotton balls [] cemeteries [] clowns [] large crowds [] men [] women [] having great responsibility [] doctors, including dentists [] tornadoes [] hurricanes [] diseases [x] snakes [] sharks [] Friday the 13th [] ghosts [] poverty [] Halloween [] school [] trains or railroads [] odd numbers [] even numbers [] being alone [] being blind [] being deaf [] growing up [] monsters under my bed [] creepy noises in the night [] bees [] not accomplishing my dreams/goals [] needles [] blood [] veins [] dinosaurs if they were alive [] the welcome mat [] knees [] Anything not mentioned (Please describe) |
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Hey, people! Did ya'll have a nice weekend? Here it is, already Thursday, and I'm just now talking about my weekend! Laziness... My weekend was awesome! On Friday Uncle Brian took us hiking. (Erica, Erin, and I along with my cousins Ethan and Jacob) We went up to Mt. Evans, and it was a bunch of fun! It's so gorgeous up in the mountains - I wish that we could go back and live in them again. But God will do what's best for us, I know. On Saturday my friend Erin drove up from her house. We ate lunch and then headed off for Southlands Mall in Aurora. It's a pretty decent place if you ignore some of the music! We went to Barnes and Noble and spent plenty of time there - it was the main attraction for our heading out together. We also went into Yankee Candle, Bath and Body Works, and another cute little shop that I forget the name of. Once we were done looking around, we went out to Chili's. I LOVE Mexican food! I ordered a chicken quesadilla and asked that garlic bread be substituted for my beans and rice. Chili's garlice bread is about the best there is, in my opinion! I couldn't finish my meal, thanks to the diet I've been doing. I took the rest home and ate it on Monday for lunch. On Monday we went to Rocky Mountain National Park... but I'll have to tell about that later 'cause I need to go eat breakfast! Have an awesome day and leave plenty of comments! Emily |
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Clarification: I did not go to the doctor, and I did not eat M&M's. It was a joke. :D Tag: I need to tell 8 things about me because I was tagged by EmilyD and countryrose 1. I say 'fer' instead of 'for' - no matter how many times my family corrects me. 2. I love The Chronicles of Narnia 3. I do NOT like Keira Knightley 4. I'm really picky about how my hair looks 5. I have two pairs of glasses, but I only use them one at a time! LOL 6. I actually only use one pair of my glasses... the other is for 'emergencies' 7. I don't want my driver's license 8. I'm not allowed to read romance
Something fun: Type your name with your fingers: Emily With your nose: emo (didn't press hard enough) With your chin: edsmniulkyh (have a fat chin, I guess) With your heels: (I'm scared that I'll smash the keyboard, but here goes...) rei9lkoy7 With your toes: em,ily With your elbows: edmily With your knuckles: emily
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The longest survey you'll ever fill out! Do the world a favor: fill it out and post it for all your friends.... Do this because the person who sent it to you didn't sit here for ages for nothing. Answer all the questions honestly, no lying to avoid stuff.
Starting Time: 8:54 Name: Emily Sisters: Erica and Erin
Brothers: Seth
Eye Color: Hazel Height: 5’ something What are you wearing rite now: Jean skirt, monkey T-shirt Favorite Number: 42 Favorite Boys Name: Daemon Favorite Girls Name: Katherine Favorite Drink: Cold :P
Favorite Month: November Favorite Breakfast: Breakfast burrito Have You Ever Made yourself throw-up? People who do that are retarded. I’d prefer be fat. Gone skinny dipping: Nope Broken a bone: Never. (Unless you want to say that I caused my sister to break her leg by setting the example of jumping on the bed.) Played Truth or Dare: Never heard of it. Been in a police car: I can’t remember for sure, but I don’t think so. Been on a plane: Yeah! Came close to dying: Oh… there was this once. It was a dark night and I decided to sleep walk. This huge storm came up, and I got lost. I was dripping wet. When I was finally… Nope. Been in a sauna: Once. Been in a hot tub: Definitely Swam in the ocean: Yeap. Fallen asleep in school: I'm homeschooled so I kind of have no choice but to sleep at school at least once a day --- nice, Amber. Broken someone's heart: >?>?> Cried when someone died: I don’t think so. Cried in school: Yeah. Not for a long time, though Fell off your chair: Who doesn’t? Sat by the phone: Uh huh. What is Your room like: Great!
--------------------------Ever Had- ------------------------------- Chicken Pox: no. Sore throat: Yeah. Stitches: Nope Broken nose: Nopers. ------------------------Do You------------------------------------ Believe in love at first sight: No. Like picnics: Depends… Like school: Most of the time. ------------------------Questions------------------------------------ Who was the last person you called: Erin D. Who was the last person you danced with: Never danced with anyone but myself. That’s why I feel so deprived. lol Who was the last person that made u smile?: Too long ago to remember. – oops. I just made myself smile! --------------------------Who---------------------------------------- Did you last yell at: I don’t know. Last broke your heart: ……… as if I’d tell. Do you like filling these out: sometimes. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses: Glasses Do you like yourself: My personality, yes. My looks, no. ---------------------Final Questions---------------------------
What are you listening to right now? Nothing. What did you do today? Went for a walk, ate breakfast. Did this. Dislike someone in your family? Not really. Where do you want to get married? On the moon. JK – I’m just being crazy. Good driver: Never tried. Talked to an ex: ???????? Ex what? ----------------------------Last person who-------------------------- Was in your bed: Me. Duh. Went to the movies with: Never been to a single movie in my almost 16-year life. Ever been in a fight with your pet? Yeah. Nasty cat! Been to California: Never. Been to Mexico: Nope. Been to Canada: Sorry, no. Been to Africa: Uh uh. Been in Europe? No… and the point is??? Okay!!!! I’ll admit it!!!! I’ve never been out of the states! --------------------------Random------------------------------------ What books are you reading right now: Anastasia: Lost Princess, The Romanov Family: The Final Chapter, Flyboys, Sherlockiana: A complete encyclopedia of Sherlock Holmes, my Bible, The Light and the Glory, Anne’s House of Dreams, - you know, the usual menagerie. Best feeling in the world? To be loved and to know it. Future kids name: Nina Lorraine after my two grandmothers Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Yep. I sure do. What's under your bed?: A blanket and a rubber band gun. Favorite sport to watch: Olympics Favorite place: Camp Piercing/Tattoo: None. Who do you really hate: No one. Did you have a job: Mowing a neighbor’s lawn. Ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with? No. Are you lonely right now: Not at this minute. Song that's stuck in your head: A Christian Cowboy song. Have you ever played strip poker: No. What is it? --------------Random------------------------ What's the first thing you notice about someone: The way they’re dressed. Your Favorite Food: Mexican Have you ever cried for no reason? Maybe. Hugs or kisses: Don’t know. Butter Plain Salted popcorn: butter and salted Do you like to travel by plane as opposed to car: I wish How many pillows do you sleep with? four Time Finished: 9:14 How ever long it took you to complete this, post as “_ minute survey” |
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Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot. My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated and it would solve my physical problems. He said just think in colors; Fill your plate with bright colors; greens, yellows, reds, etc I went right home and ate an entire bowl of M&M's and sure enough, I felt better immediately. I never knew eating right could be so easy. |
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Ah… brothers. Who can bear life without one? And who can enjoy life with one? My brother is probably one of the best out there, but at age three, he’s quite a handful. In the past, have found myself wishing that I had an older brother. If I had the option now, I’d go for it! But still, I have to admit that life is good the way it is – even though my brother is twelve years my junior. Seth can always present new problems. If he was on the moon with nothing but moon dust, moon rocks, and his space suit, I’m sure he could create some catastrophe. It’s in his nature. I suppose that I have a tendency towards calamity, myself – but in a completely different way. “So,” you might ask, “Why are you bringing all of this up?” My reply: “Because I just caught my brother ‘Not doing anything’ again.” I’m sure we’ve all used the excuse at some point. When we are suspiciously asked, ‘What are you doing?’ we naturally say, ‘Nothing.’ Of course, by trying to convince a person of our innocence with this reply, we are really reiterating their skepticism. Such is the case with the situation I am about to relate. This evening I had just finished sweeping our kitchen floor when I decided to come upstairs and type up a post for my blog. I had no idea what I was going to say until I got to the top of the stairs. There, seated on the floor with a pencil in hand, was my dear little brother. In front of him was a stack of paper. I asked the question that I could, in truth, answer without his help. “What are you doing?” With his most innocent little smile, Seth said, “I aren’t doing anything!” I knew better. I could see the stack of paper. I could see the pencil. I could see the guilt even through his charms. I stooped to pick up the paper and I counted it. 30 pieces of paper were written on. “Seth, what are you doing?” “I just making a schedule!” My little brother must be extraordinarily busy – to require thirty sheets of paper for a schedule! And I noticed that most of his entries looked the same. His whole life is filled with ~ ~~~ ~~. What is it supposed to mean? “Keep mom up at night”? I guess I’ll never know. |
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Sometimes I envy people who rent rather than ‘own’ a house. When they want to move, all they have to do is pick up and go. Yeah, I know that it’s a little harder than that, but it sure seems easier than having to clean for showings! Yesterday was the second showing in a row where we don’t think that anyone came. After all of that cleaning, too! It gave us a head-start for our open house today, but it is still SO frustrating! Mom went to town yesterday to do some shopping while we did our schoolwork, and around 1:00 we got a call from our real estate agent’s office. They wouldn’t tell me anything other than, “We need to speak to Matt or Cindy Olsen, so please have them call when they become available.” So we started cleaning – not knowing when the showing was. It’s the second time that Mom hasn’t been around, and the agent won’t talk to me! So… at 1:45 they called again. I said, “Hey, my mom gave me permission to go ahead and okay any showings.” Well, the people who wanted to see the house wanted to come between 1:30 and 2:00! I said, “Could you ask them to come at 2:30 instead?” Man alive! There was no way we could be out by 2:00! Mom got home at 2:07, and we were out of the house by 2:25. We went to the library to hang out for a while. I got online and did some stuff, but not everything I wanted to get done. The boys who were at the computer next to mine were the most foul-mouthed 6th graders I ever saw in my life. What really makes it bad is that they don’t even know what they’re saying. I mean --- they probably don’t even know about God at all, so that’s why they could talk like that. Anyhow… once we got home, we realized with chagrin that no one had come. I had placed the laundry room door in an exact position –it hadn’t moved at all. There was no realtor’s business card on the table or the piano. All the lights were still on. Everything was exactly as we left it. Dad got home from work right after we got home from the library, and he decided to take us out to eat! So I ran downstairs and took a quick shower before we left. It’s so hard to decide where to go! Between price ranges and difference of opinions… I’m sure ya’ll are familiar with the circumstances. We ender up going to souper salad. I had a big salad, too many garlic breadsticks, two pieces of pizza (they’re REALLY small pieces), some cottage cheese, a small bowl of chili… and I’m still wondering why I haven’t lost any weight. Oh, dear! Oh, I had tuna noodle casserole and some fettuccini, too. Don’t worry --- I’ll get back on track with the diet! We went to JCPenney and looked around, but everything is so expensive at places like that – even when it’s 75% off! I was hoping we’d be able to go to ARC this weekend, but I don’t know if it’ll work out. I doubt it. But it won’t kill me! I was at the thrift store last weekend. I just love going and seeing everything! Never the same things… a great place to get decorations, stationery, clothes, movies, books… etc etc etc Well, I need to get going! Have an awesome weekend, ya’ll! Emily |
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Well, folks, I have an apology to make. I have not given you a single update on what life has been like for ---- too long. All you’ve had is a bunch of jokes. So, I’m here to earnestly plead for your mercy. Don’t abandon me! I really do have a life, and I’ll most willingly share it with you!
Okay, that aside! What’s up with ya’ll? How many of you are doing school and enjoying it? Count me in! Everything is going wonderfully, and I’m almost done with my second science module besides having FINALLY finished with last year’s science! God has been so good this year in helping me to understand things. The only trouble I’m having is with algebra – but I suppose that’s to be expected, is it not? I wanted to thank ya’ll for the comments. Even when it’s just a simple little ‘howdy’, it brightens my day! Thanks so much! On Saturday we had an open house, but that’s not how my day started. I got up early and went shopping with mom. We went to ARC thrift store – and got a headboard for my bed! It was ½ off, so we got it for $5. Is that the hand of God, or what? It was really wobbly ‘cause of some loose screws, but hey – what are dads for? Now it’s as good as new, and I have to admit that I love it! I wasn’t sure that I liked the flower design on it, but it’s a bookcase headboard, so I quickly and easily covered up the flowers. Now I think that I like them. --- but I can move my books around as my mood changes! Two people (sets of people) stopped in, but no one bought the house. My heart beat seems so much to come out with the rhythm of In God’s time - - - In God’s time - - - etc. Not just about selling our house - there's so many more things than that! But He will give me the grace to trust him, I know. Well, I meant for this to be longer, but I need to get going. God bless you all! Emily |
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Indian Winter
It was already late fall and the the Indians on a remote reservation in South Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild.
Since he was a chief in a modern society he had never ben taught the old secrets. When he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the winter was going to be like But being a practical leader, after several days he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the national weather service, and asked, "Is the coming winter going to be cold?" "Yes. It looks like this winter is going to be quite cold," The meteorologist at the weather service told him. So the chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more firewood in order to be prepared. A week later he called the National Weather Service again. "Does it still look like it's going to be a very cold winter?" He asked. "Yes. It's going to be a very cold winter." The chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap of firewood they could find.
Two weeks later, he again called the National Weather Service. "Are you absolutely sure that this winter is going to be very cold?" "Absolutely," Came the reply, "It's looking more and more like it is going to be one of the coldest winters we've ever seen." "How can you be so sure?" "That's easy! The Indians are collecting firewood like crazy!" |
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"A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later. As I grew up I never questioned his place in our family. In my young mind, each member had a special niche. My brother, Bill, five years my senior, was my example. Fran, my younger sister, gave me an opportunity to play 'big brother' and develop the art of teasing. My parents were complementary instructors-- Mom taught me to love the word of God, and Dad taught me to obey it. But the stranger was our storyteller. He could weave the most fascinating tales. Adventures, mysteries and comedies were daily conversations. He could hold our whole family spell-bound for hours each evening. If I wanted to know about politics, history, or science, he knew it all. He knew about the past, understood the present, and seemingly could predict the future. The pictures he could draw were so life like that I: would often laugh or cry as I watched. He was Iike a friend to the whole family. He took Dad, Bill and me to our first major league baseball game. He was always encouraging us to see the movies and he even made arrangements to introduce us to several movie stars. My brother and I were deeply impressed by John Wayne in particular. The stranger was an incessant talker. Dad didn' t seem to mind-but sometimes Mom would quietly get up-- while the rest of us were enthralled with one of his stories of faraway places-- go to her room, read her Bible and pray. I wonder now if she ever prayed that the stranger would leave. You see, my dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions. But this stranger never felt obligation to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our house-- not from us, from our friends, or adults. Our longtime visitor, however, used occasional four letter words that burned my ears and made Dad squirm. To my knowledge the stranger was never confronted. My dad was a teetotaler who didn't permit alcohol in his home - not even for cooking. But the stranger felt 1ike we needed exposure and enlightened us to other ways of life. He offered us beer and other alcoholic beverages often. He made cigarettes look tasty, cigars manly, and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (probably too much too freely) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes sugestive, and generally embarrassing. I know now that my early concepts of the man-woman relationship were influenced by the stranger, As I look back, I believe it was the grace of God that the stranger did not influence us more. Time after time he opposed the values of my parents. Yet he was seldom rebuked and never asked to leave. More than thirty years have passed since the stranger moved in with the young family on Morningside Drive. He is not nearly so intriguing to my Dad as he was in those early years. But if I were to walk into my parents' den today, you would still see him sitting over in a corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name? We always just called him TV." -Told by Keith Currie
Kinda makes you think, doesn't it? |