Feb. 21, 2009
And the snow keeps falling.....
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The snow kept coming and coming!
There was no fear of falling because either side would be a snow bank.
Somewhere beneathe this snow is a rose garden. And a small boy!
Jaden actually got stuck in he snow and had to be rescued by mom and dad!
The good news is we didn't have to send for the dog! I love how weather brings neighbors together.
Sorry This is a day late... It is suppose to start up again maybe tomorrow. Rain or snow either way we need it and we are rejoicing.
Show and tell with CanadaGirl is a wonderful way to see how everyone in blog world is doing, how families are growing and where we are heading. Come join the fun. Here
Jan. 2, 2009
My Husband and holidays
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I had all kinds of plans for the holidays. I knew Heather would be here and she has so much fun putting together family feasts. So surgery over the holidays would be a breeze. I pre-made all kinds of cookie doughs and specail treats before my surgery. Everything would be perfect.
I didn't count on the weather sending us snow storm after snow storm. So we had only one night of Chanukah together and Christmas They never made it out of their snow covered driveway. So what of my plans? Did I tell you I am married to the most amazing of men? Really, he did not order in Chinese or buy a pizza. He cooked dinner again and again.
And just so I could show my daughter how amazing her father is, I took pictures.
Not just any dinner would do....
Nope, He pulled out my Little Jewish cookbook.....
He made certain the eggs were Kosher before adding them.
And Made Latkes!!!! For real! The amazing man made perfect Latkes!
And I ate them!!!!!
And then Christmas came and withit my Father-in-law and my sister. So He made a brunch of Chili Relleno Cassorole, Cinnemon Rolls and Latkes. After everyone left, there was Christmas dinner for two. He really blew my mind. He got on the internet, found the perfect recipe and made a Standing Rib Roast for dinner! He cooked it to perfection! It was mouth watering and on sale!!!!
And afterwards HE thanked ME for all I do! Really I am so blessed!
So I thought I would start the New Year sharing the blessings God has given me. This man is the greatest of them all and leads to every other blessing God has blessed us with as well.
My Show and Tell for 2009 is this...God is Good All the Time!
For more Show and Tell blessings visit Canada Girl's Blog! That in it self is always a blessing!
Oct. 16, 2008
The Great Reveal
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I know you had to wait a little longer than I had hope to see these photos. I needed Mike to download them for me. Choosing the right ones proved harder than I thought. So here goes, nothing.
The MOPS group at our church put on the Breast Cancer awareness hair-cut-athon. Here is Tirzah and Kezziah waiing their turn.
Since it is Tirzah's 13th Birthday we decide SHE goes first!
Her hair is so thick and beautiful. It is hard to believe she did this same thing for Locks of Love 4 years ago!
There was too much hair to just cut, so they braided her hair first.
This is a little over eigthteen inches (unbraided) Now the fun begins!
What kind of style does she want? Layers? Interesting!
Such a lovely young woman! The Big Smile says she loves it. Two ladies told her she looked like Dakota Fanning and prettier than Hannah Montana just as I took this photo.
Kezziah and Her friend Cali are next. They only have to decidewho goes First. Kezzi sends Cali! Hee hee!
Cali's Birthday was Saturday and she had planned to get her haircut but decided to join the girls, very hesitantly.
A foot later.....and a smile.
While Cali finishes up, Kezziah begins. Kezziah sits on her hair and thought maybe 12 inches later to her sholder blades would be good. We were so proud that she wanted to do thisat all because she has always loved her long hair.I do not now if you can tell, but the end of her hair is at the end of the apron.
So when she changed her mind and said cut it here...... I was breathless and made sure at least four times that she was sure. The Smile says in all. She donated over 20 inches!
Now for the style. Are you sure Bubbe??? Yes!
I love the way the trees make a heart behind her. There is so much love in this act of compassion.
Aren't they the sweetest PK's you have ever seen! Each one is uniquely like their hair style.
The Adults were so very proud of them and I was bursting with pride.
I hope you enjoyed Tirzah's Birthday! Oh...You are right, I did forget to show you mine. Do you really want a longer post here?
Tirzah becomes the photographer and I become ....well you will see.
Are you sure you want it this short? No!!!! wait!!!! stop????? Okay go for it!
As you see my hair gone...do you see the look of Horror on Lorraina's face???
This is really important here...do you SEE how dark that pony tail is??? Guess what was left?
Yep...All the Grey! Now people keep coming up to me and saying I look so much younger with my hair cut. So I am wondering...HOW STINKIN" OLD DID I LOOK BEFORE??????
And this is me today. It doesn't get any more fresh than this!
Becca, I want you to know, You are our inspiration. You are the woman we are honoring. Our love for you cannot be measured in inches...It is in our hearts and prayers. Continue to heal Becca. Stand firm. We Love you, Bobbie, Tirzah, Kezziah and Cali!
Sep. 15, 2008
The Simple Woman's Day Book
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I love reading this meme everywhere I go. I know it takes me a long time to jump in to things and this summer has been a long one. But I think I am back to normal and actually caught up on reading everyone's blogs! So I am going to jump in since testing the waters has never been my style!
For Today...
Outside my Window... I see our neighbors new wooden fence and I love it! How wonderful to get a new fence and not pay for it. I think they are getting ready to sell because they are fixing up everything.
I am thinking..."As soon as I finish this I need to work on my Bible Study
From the learning rooms...Heather was just telling me aboout their new Bible Study Curriculum called
Balancing the Sword. They all really love it. It was part of our morning phone call.
I am thankful for... Our Pastor's vision, on Sept 28 we will not be having church in our building, instead we will be out in the community meeting their needs and letting them know we think People Matter. We will be repairing homes, clearing brush away from houses, Washing car windows at various gas stions, quilting for the children's hospital, sending cards to soldiers etc. because Faith without works is dead.
From the kitchen... I will be mopping!I don't know what I will make for dinner tonight, but I will be mopping the floor today.
I am wearing...khaki shorts and my Contagious Joy T-shirt, no shoes, I hate shoes!
I am reading..."
Slightly Bad Girls, Peace Making Women, Dangerous Surrender and eyeing
The Shack."
I am hoping...to get to go down town and exercise, it depends on whether Mike has work downtown today or not. If he does I get to go, if not, I will do it here.
I am creating... Cards for the Tea swaps over at
THL. I really like teabag folding and it is perfect for Tea Swaps , don't you think?
I am hearing...nothing, that means the washer stopped and I need to change the load to the dryer!
Around the house...today is cleaning day! I have to mop the floors , clean the bathrooms and vacuum.This is the first time I have mopped the floor since my surgery. Mike has done most everything for months and it is my turn to step up!
One of my favorite things...sitting at my beloved's feet while he teaches God's word.I prayed so long for him to come to the Lord and be my teacher, oh how I love it when he does and if he plays his guitar....swooning will follow!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Get our Bible Study Class list finalized
, help Tirzah address support letters, exercise ( I so love that I can actually do this!!!) , spend time with Heather and spend some quality time in prayer not just shooting up prayers all day.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Tirzah and Great Uncle Charlie in front of the Empty Tomb at Saddleback Church. a great place to begin Mission's training At The Empty Tomb to give you focus on Why you are doing what you are doing
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Sep. 3, 2008
Weblink Wednesday with SoCalVAl
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Since it is time for us to begin to teach our children about the importance of living in a country where you have a voice in who will be the next President, and since they are also hearing the criticism, I thought I would share this little bit of information.
Presidents and their Political Experience or Lack there of....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Presidents_by_previous_executive_experience
Above all seek the Lord, Lean not on your on understanding and VOTE it is your RESPONSIBILTY not smply a Right you can ignore.
Aug. 29, 2008
A hurricane can change your life and give you a free e-book Show and tell
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Today is show and tell with Canada girl and although I had planned a different show and tell, With the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew and with Hurricane Gustav heading toward the mainland, this seemed the right thing to do. So here is the TELL and for the SHOW you will have to click the Link below.Head over to CanadaGirl's blog for an amazing list of awesome Show and Tells. Now that I think of it, This could even fall under the Home School Memoirs Meme! Hee hee!
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I have events in my life that document absolute changes in my life. I am certain you do as well. The biggest for me is of course Before Christ and after Christ. Before Christ you could find me in the pages of Liz Curtis Higgs' REALLY Bad Girls of the Bible. After Christ I became a Homeschooling mom married to a pastor. Trust me, if I ever made it to a High School Reunion, They would never believe it!
Another time was 16 years ago this week, actually August 26 , 1992, the Day Hurricane Andrew found its way to Homestead Fl. This is the day we woke up at 5:00am in the house of a stranger that God urged them to open their vacation home so we had a place to spend the night. We turned on the TV and heard " Homestead does not EXIST!" Can you imagine what that is like? Unfortunately many do. I knew where my home was and I was just there yesterday, It must exist. But it did not.
Now not all change is bad. Christ was a very good change. And watching Jesus care for us during this hurricane was a very good change. It was one the Holy Spirit had prepared us for before hand. I tease my beloved often that He is why Hurricane Andrew hit Homestead. The week before the sermon had been on the Rich Young Ruler. Mike came out of Church saying " I could do that, I could give up everything and follow Christ!" Have you ever noticed that the trial you are going through really wasn't your trial at all, you just happen to be married to it???
Hurricane Andrew taught me God provides, Adonai Yireh! He provides laughter in the tears. He provides shelter is the storm, He provides food for the hungry. God is faithful.Change can be very good.
God does not expect us to be foolish. He set Watchmen on the Walls to warn of danger in Israel. He gave us weathermen to tell us the storm is coming and Leaders to tell us to leave. Wisemen heed the sounds of danger coming.
That is why I am writing this Nook Note. I want to ask you to take heed. I want you to be Wise, I want you to listen. If you are told to leave, PLEASE leave. There is absolutely nothing worth staying for when danger is coming.
We learned this again during our fire season this summer. When we were told to leave, we left. This is another moment when I learned Hurricane Andrew Changed me. Apart from a few clothes and some food, we took nothing. We knew God would replace what we have just like He did for Job. I know this is true because there is a lot of stuff in my house and 16 years ago I didn't have any stuff at all, just a husband, two kids and a hyundai! This is still all I need in all the world. We left, but this time we returned to our home. The key is WE LEFT!
When we left our home, we expected to return. When we left our home many others stayed. When we left our home we prayed Psalm 91 and knew God was our Shelter. We shut the door and drove away.
Right now a hurricane is once again headed to Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and maybe Texas because that is the definition of Summer in Hurricane Alley. Now is the time to prepare. Now is the time to consider the next step if you live in any of these states. Watch. Listen, Obey. Nothing more than we expect our children to do.
I am sure you have a list of what to bring, check the list. As Homeschoolers, add curricula so you can continue learning along the way. Pack underwear it is expensive to replace them, the thrift stores will have anything else you may need. Update your Cell Phone Numbers and charge your phone. People will want to know you are safe. Take your address book and your computer tower or laptop. Communication is the key. And Gas up your vehicle today do not wait til it is time to go.
And if it is alright with you, I have a free e-book download that I want to give you about our experiences with Hurricane Andrew and build your faith in the process, taking away any of your fear. This is a time to Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
To get this FREE E-Book go HEREAll you have to do is Click When the Wind Blows on that page and it is yours.
And please if you are told you are in the path of trouble leave. One gift we gave our children by leaving is the gift of a peaceful nights sleep. They did not have nightmares of rushing wind, breaking boards and windows or rising flood waters. They slumber in peace. Leaving gives that gift to your children. If you return home and it is still there, Praise God, if you return and it is not, do the same. Praise the Lord God Almighty for He is worthy of All praise.
Again,To get this FREE E-Book go HEREAll you have to do is Click When the Wind Blows on that page and it is yours.
And please know if you are in any of the danger areas, please know you are in our prayers.
Aug. 22, 2008
What love is this!!!! Friday Show and Tell with Canadagirl
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We had an amazing anniversary week and I can hardly wait to show you all of the pictures. I am trying to figure out how best to share them. We did so many things and saw so much beauty!
I think I will share all teh photos of Mike and I first since this is about us and our anniversary. We have been amazingly in love with each other for 35 years and these are the photos that will show you what love looks like after 35 years.
These will be in no particular order, but this is absolute love not only did I walk a mile to stand here but he did it in the mist and the fog. We have NEVER in 35 years bought matching anything..The weather gave us matching fleeces!
In the midst of the Heather garden a man who truly loves you will sit on a damp bench and let you take his picture as the rain chills him to the bones. Why? Because his sweetheart asked him to.
I had no idea Heather could grow this tall. Obviously the damp rainy weather does the miraculous!
Love is....just around the corner.
Love is.... Hiding among the rhododendrons!
Love is.... waiting for you in the secret places.
Love can.... unlock any gate.
Love will... go out on a ledge for you. (and sit on a cold wet bench to prove it)
Love ...searches far and wide in every crag and crevice.
Love... invites you to wade on in and leaves its mark.
Love... looks to the future.
Love is... full of surprises.
Love Always...writes just the right thing to make your heart skip a beat.
Love ...lights the way
Love ...shines brighter than a beacon.
Love ...climbs mountains ( or many stairs) to reach its goal.
Love is.......HERE to stay.
Love.... grows and grows and grows.
Love has deep roots that last for all generations!
I am so glad you came over to be apart of our Love-fest! I still have so much to share . You prayers and praises have blessed us so much. Canadagirl has a lot of love to share with you and all of blogland, so please come over and check out all the show and tells!
Jun. 10, 2008
weblink wednesday with socalval
May. 30, 2008
Show and Tell Friday Biking
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In case you don't know, I love Show and Tell with CanadaGirl. I love visiting and seeng what everyone is uo to. If you do too, make sure yo go over to her blog and check it out. In the meantime, here is the photo I promised you.
I know ...Impressive! But you need to know I am on lt rocking and cannot yet do a full rotation!
Maybe today when I am at Physical Therapy I will get there! I was asked how often I go to PT. Well, I go twice a week and that seems to be just about perfect. My dates are a little off because of the holiday this week. I normally go on Monday's and Thursdays and will be going for about ten weeks.
I had to give back my CPM machine the other day and I am having a horrible time trying to figure out a postion for my leg to sleep in. I toss and turn quite a bit. Any ideas???
Have a blessed day and head on over to CanadaGirl's blog for more Show and Tells.
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UPDATE!!!!!!
I did it ! I did it! I rode the Bike ! I did it!
I went to PT and first thing I did was cause those bike pedals to rotate!
Woo Hoo! I rode the bike for six minutes!
I rocked it once then rocked it twice and decided this is it and BAM! I did it!
Praise the Lord for I am fearfully and wonderfully made and just a bit bionic!
May. 28, 2008
Weblink Wednesday - praying
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Today is weblink Wednesday and I thought I knew what I wanted to connect to today and then God changed my mind.
Most of us have been on our knees for Especially Heather for over a year now as she has battled this brain Cancer. She has just begun her 10th round of Chemo and as she has, she has written a post that asks a very probing question. Here is the weblink to this post Heather has an amazing gift at putting into words God's heart. I am always challenged by her.
Here is the question “Though I do not understand why, God is asking me to show my trust by...
Oh I love your question.I am in the process of answering it,daily. “Though I do not understand why, God is asking me to show my trust by...walking in surrender." The Lord has been calling me to this place for a long time, but until recently I did not have a name for it.I only knew it was deeper and closer to God's heart than I had been in a while. It's name is surrender.
Two weeks ago I read this.... "To want to serve God in some conditions, but not others, is to serve Him in my own way. But to put no limits on your subission to God is truly dying to yourself. This is how to worship God. Open yourself to God without measure. Let His life flow through you like a torrent. Fear nothing on the road you are walking. God will lead you by the hand. let your love for Him cast out the fear you feel for yourself." Francois Fenelon, The Seeking Heart
Step by Step He leads all He asks is that we follow. Pick up your cross and follow.... The same week I also read this....
"God prepares a cross for you that you must embrace without thought of self-preservation. The cross is painful. Accept the cross and you will find peace even in the middle of turmoil. Let me warn you,that if you push the cross away, your circumstances will become twice as hard to bear. In the long run, the pain of resisting the cross is harder to live with than the cross itself." Fenelon, The Seeking Heart
I firmly believe that every thing in our lives is filtered through God's love. Each trail is fitted to us individually, perfectly to develop Christ inside of each of us. We may come to a place where we believe this is in fact "More than I can bear" but the truth is for the believer that fully surrenders to God, You are bearing nothing. The Word of God proclaims that we are dead in Christ and it is Christ that lives in us. That being the case, we, being dead, bear nothing and it is Jesus that is bearing all things for us, in us.
Each trial being fashioned for you is found to be true when you ask the person going through it if they would like to trade their trial for anothers. I did this once when I was called multiple times one day by women saying they could not handle their trial one more day.I asked them to trade theirs with my other callers. Could the woman with the adulterous husband trade him for the breast cancer of another? Would the woman with the husband going to jail for incest/rape of her daughter trade with the drug addicted homeless family? The jobless family for the death of a child? No! Not one wanted to trade their affliction for anothers. Not one could imagine facing their giant alone without God.
All of our trials no matter the size are designed to burn off the dross. Some can stand more heat than others. As you are going through whatever it is you are going through, Ask the Lord for grace and mercy. Ask Jesus to walk with you and then do something extrordinary, pray for someone else.
here are some who need your prayers
Especially Heather
Josephine
The Chapmans
Leah and Donna
Becca
there are many more, some have lost babies, some have missing children, some are just hungry and hurting. So my challenge for you today is that no matter where you click today, whatever blog or nook you go to...pray for them. And take a moment and fill in the blank from Especially Heather's question.
Weblink Wednesday is hosted by SoCalVal who can also use your prayers as they seek out God's will for their family.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
