Dear Friends,

I have now officially moved to BLOGGER.com! Feel free to visit my new web page called Grace place.

www.hgraceplace.blogspot.com

I encourage you to move to blogspot, because it is sooooo much more easier than HSB. Again, please visit my new blog and feel free to comment!

~Anne~

... to Blogger! You may now find me residing at "Amazing Grace." I am leaving this site open so that you may view my past posts, but please direct all comments to my current blog.

                     Thanks!

                        Grace (Missie)

  Do you ever feel as if you are simply Scriptually ignorant?  I have on more than one occasion, but never more so than when reading the book Ten Peas in a Pod by Arnold Pent III.  Admiration for a man like Mr. Pent's father swelled within me as I discovered more and more of the strict disciplines that he instilled in his family's lives, the most impressive of which was his determination that no matter what, his family would read the Bible for 30 minutes after every meal AND spend 30 minutes to an hour in private devotions every morning.  Mr. Pent relates that because of the constant pouring over of Scripture so many times a day, each member of the family could recite at least several books of the Bible by heart.  His brother Paul must have been an over-achiever because he memorized the entire New Testament.  Mr. Pent says that none of their family members have photographic memories.  It was the hours spent every day pouring over the Scripture that instilled it in their hearts.

  If I would simply start reading a chapter of Scripture after one meal of every day, how long would it take for me to memorize it?  In the winter of '08 I read Psalm 139 every night before going to sleep, and even though I wasn't trying to memorize it, I eventually did because of the continuous reading.  It wouldn't hurt to try it again!

  And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thous sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

~Deuteronomy 6:7

                            Is it Miss Jane Austen out for a stroll with her sister Cassandra?  Perhaps....

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Wanting to know a few random details about my unique personality? Keep readin'!

FOOD-OLOGY

 What is your salad dressing of choice? Probably Wendy's Honey Mustard. I'm kinda' picky when it comes to salad dressings.

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? The House of Ribs. (I've been there twice in my life, cause it's pretty pricey. We celebrated my grandfather's 80th and 90th birthdays there.)

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Icecream? As long as it wasn't for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 What are your pizza toppings of choice? Pepperoni and Banana Pepper

What do you like on your toast? Butter, cinnamon, and sugar

Chocolate or Vanilla? Now that's a hard question. Chocolate, probably.

TECHNOLOGY

How many televisions are in your house? 2

What color cellphone do you have? I don't own one.

Do you have a laptop? I am saving for one and will probably buy in a couple of years.

BIOLOGY

Are you right-handed or left-handed? right-handed

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Yes. Two wisdom teeth and a small percentage of my right lung.

What is the last heavy item you lifted? I helped move tables for my mom's garage sale.

Have you ever been knocked unconscious? No.

DUMBOLOGY

Have many pairs of flip-flops do you own? If that means anything with a thong between your toes ... 8

Last time you had a run-in with the cops? Yesterday. :) My neighbor-friend's dad is a cop, and I saw him at her house.

Last person you talked to on the phone? My neighbor, Tiffany

Last person you hugged? Either my grandfather or grandmother.

FAVORTIE-OLOGY

Season? I like a little bit of every season, but probably fall and spring.

Holiday? Resurrection Day and Christmas

Day of the week? Saturday or Sunday.

Month? I really don't have a favorite month.

CURRENT-OLOGY

Missing someone? My mom's sister.

Mood? Concentrating. Typing this up and listening to the fifth book of the Left Behind series at the same time.

What are you listening to? Guess I just answered that above. :)

Watching? The computer screen and the keyboard.

Worrying about? My nana, grandy, and granddaddy's salvation

RANDOM-OLOGY

 First place you went this morning? I actually stayed in my bedroom and put on make-up.

What's the last movie you saw? Well, I'm not sure that The Waltons is a movie, so, probably, Left Behind.

Do you smile often? I think so...I hope so. :D

Do you always answer your phone? Well, I don't have a cellphone, but I answer our home phone.

It's four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? I don't text.

If you could change your eye color, what would it be? I don't think I'd change my chocolate drop eyes.

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? You can do that? Neat!

Do you own a digital camera? Yes

Have you ever had a pet fish? No

Favorite Christmas song(s)? "Mary, Did You Know?"  "O Holy Night"  "Away in a Manger"  ...  and many more!

What's on your wish-list for your birthday? I don't currently have one, but I just might start one. :)

Can you do push-ups? Yes, but not many in a row.

Can you do a chin-up? I'm not sure...I haven't tried in a while.

Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Both.

 Do you have any saved texts? No. I don't text.

Ever been in a car wreck? Twice

Do you have an accent? I don't think so, but people who aren't from around here, do.

What was the last song to make you cry? "The Christmas Shoes"

Plans tonight? Work on Spanish and clean the house.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Ummm....maybe?

Have you ever been given roses? Yes. By my precious Daddy.

Current hate right now? Sin; Satan

Met someone who changed your life? Jesus

How did you bring in the new year? We prayed-in the new year, and it is also a tradition to drink Sparkling Grape Juice.

What song represents you? I have NO clue.

Would you go back in time if you were given a chance? Yes!

Have you ever dated someone longer than a year? I don't date. (See my sidebar under "Descriptive Depictions of Me".")

Do you have any tattoos/piercings? My ears are pierced.

What songs do you sing in the shower? It varies. :)

 Ever had someone sing to you? One of my treasured memories is Mommy singing to me "Sleep Sound in Jesus."

Do you like to cuddle? Try fitting our family on one couch while watching a movie (Someone ends up on the floor or in the rocking chair). :)

Have you held hands with anyone today? Not that I remember

Who was the last person you took a picture of? Ummm...myself?

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary? Well, Jo's  answer triggered my memory. States and Capitals songs

 Do you believe in staying close with your ex's? No...and I don't believe in and will not be dating in the first place.

Are most of the friends in your life new or old? Hmmmm ... probably old. Then again, maybe both.

Do you like pulpy orange juice? How pulpy? I can tolerate it.

What is something your friends make fun of you for? Well, my brother and my neighbor's brother made fun of mine and his sister's cooking when we made lunch. Trust me though, it wasn't that bad at all, and I'm not just saying that. : )

Have you ever ridden an elephant? Nope

Do you like to play Scrabble? It's fun at first, but it can start to get old after a long while.

What are you saving your money up for right now? College, a car, and a laptop

When is the last time you ate peanut butter and jelly? It has been a long time ... PB&J isn't one of my favorite meals. I don't dislike it terribly, though.

What were you doing at 12 a.m. last night? Sleeping

What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? I don't remember, but I did get a good night's sleep last night.

Alrighty ... I tag anyone else who wants to do this.

Well, that was fun! Some of the answers where from yesterday and some from today, since I finished it today.Thank you Jo  for tagging me, even though it took me forever to get it up due to some major technical difficulties. lol

Although this is a little early,

Happy 4th of July!!

May each of you be blessed with the Lord's peace which surpasses all understanding!!

In Him,

       ~Missie~

  Two weeks ago, I attended a summer leadership program in our area.  The process to apply and get into the program was rather lengthy and competitive, especially for the homeschoolers applying.  (Twenty-three homeschoolers applied, but only ten were going to be selected.)  We had to send in three references from various teachers, mentors, and adult friends in our lives, along with the typical application form.  The next step after that was to go for an interview.  That had me slightly nervous.  After all, up to that point in time, I had never been interviewed before!  About a month after the interview, I learned to my great delight that I and my dear friend Missie had been selected along with thirty-eight other teenagers of various ages and schools.

  Well, after much anticipation, the great day arrived.   The following is a brief overview of my week.

  Sunday Afternoon-Teambuilding Day. 

Learned the basic principles of teamwork by various games which included a fruit pass, obstacle course, and blindfold walk.

Monday-Leadership Day.

Listened to some very inspiring lectures on leadership, learned some interesting facts about the other participants through the game "Two Myths and a Truth," and had a delicious luncheon which taught the basics of etiquette.

Tuesday-Community Service Day.

Listened to several talks about service programs in the community and helped serve lunch at the Salvation Army.

Wednesday-Government Day

Enjoyed the opportunity of visiting both the Justice Center and the courthouse, made a yummy ice cream sundae , and listened to several talks about public works.

Thursday-Career Day

My favorite day!  Learned about interviewing skills, filling out a job application form, and had the opportunity to job shadow three public relations executives one on one which was great!

Friday-Diversity Day

Learned about the horrors of racism and heard an interesting lecture on Germany.

Friday Night-Graduation

 Watched some of the other participants present a skit and present various overviews of  each day of the week, helped set up the tableware (that was my contribution to graduation), and received my plaque saying that I have completed the leadership program.

The week of the program, I woke up at about six every morning, left the house about 8, and was home by 3:30.  Then after a rest, I went to our church's vacation Bible school at night and helped teach the 4th-6th graders Monday through Thursday.

  After all that busyness, it was a delight to head for the beach for a week the Saturday after graduation.  For the week, my sister, Marmee, and Daddy just relaxed on the beach and at the pool, rode bikes, read, shopped, walked, and ate delicious seafood.

  We hardly took any pics at the beach, so I don't have many to share, but I'll try to download the few we did take.

  So, that's a brief overview of where I've been, I hope that you did not find the account too tiresome to read. :) 

This is a little note to say that this week and next week there will be NO formal posts at Portrait of a Lady because I will be away.  This past week I have been participating in a leadership program for youth in our area.  It has been a very interesting experiance, and I am looking forward to sharing some of what I have learned with you here.  This Saturday,  I am heading to the beach where I'll be relaxing with my sweet family for a week.  I am also excited about sharing some upcoming beach pics with you! 

So please forgive my lack of comments on your blogs, and I'll talk to you in two weeks!