Jun. 9, 2007
Important things I learned about Joshua Stones
Posted in Grandchildren
I was asked a couple questions in the comments and thought I would share a little more. For those of you who have older children, I want you to know I began this with my grandchildren not my children. I didn't know about it with my children. I started with our important mile stones, marraiage, salvation experiences and births. Other memories may appear out of order but as I recall them I include them. So start anytime.
Secondly, the grandchildren love them, they love the stories and they love the colors and textures. They love knowing which one is their's! But the smallest one (which ever one that is at the time) likes to put them in his/her mouth. So the have to pass the do not choke test. If they fit throw a toilet paper tube they are too small.
Lastly, make sure you have a white Gel pen for the darker rocks. You want their numbers to show up. Dark stones are needed for things like Hurricanes! and Tornados.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
PS I usually buy a Bag of Rocks at Michael's. I pay close attention to the sizes of the rocks and the rocks that are too small I put in the flower vase . (Notice the flower vase in the picture has lots of Rocks!) I have used Garden rocks from special places. And I have one that was a gift from my Daughter that says "Remember" in honor of my Great- Grandmother and Great-Aunt that were in Concentration Camps. So rocks can come from anywhere. OR you can get a rock tumbler and really make it a Family Project!
Comments
Jun. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anissa
Hi Bobbie. The Joshua stones seem to be a hit! About linking to my blog - of course you can. It is not gossip-like, in my opinion. To answer your other question:the color of my washer is white. For some reason all of my appliances are white. I guess I like how they look so clean. Have a super weekend.
Anissa
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Jun. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TwmCrm2001
I love, love, love this idea! I think I am going to get a basket, and a few stones to start out my basket- ones that represent our marriage, our children that have been born, and the salvation of two of my children. This is such a neat idea. I have never heard of it before I read it on your blog. neat!
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Jun. 9, 2007 - Whew!
Posted by SuzyScribbles
I loved your pictures and your narrative about the Joshua stones. Indeed, pictures are worth 1,000 words. Where do you find the rocks? Are they just the garden (literally) variety? The rocks in our garden are ugly, and the grandkids earn $1/bucket to pick them up.
Oh, BTW, interesting comment about Andrea Carter. Was she a nice person? Hope so! Names are so important when you're creating characters for stories!
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Jun. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MiryClay
Thanks again for sharing this with us. I told my husband and he thought it was an awesome idea too.
Blessings,
Lori
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Jun. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
Hi there. Thanks for the extra tips. This makes me want a rock tumbler all the more ! (0; My ds (going to be 9yo ) Noah was born June 29th and I was soooooooo hoping he would be born on Canada Day ! I got out of the hospital with him on the 1st ! So close but yet so far, lol. So are you my twin my SSiC ? (0; Just in next door country.
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Jun. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy
Bobbie,
Thanks for sharing this idea... a wonderful way to record memories!
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