Welcome to A Portrait of a Lady! As a Christain young lady, the title of my blog summarizes exactly what I am striving to be- a young lady who honors her precious Savior. My prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by what you read here. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:05:00 -0500 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:05:00 -0500 Yep, you read right!  You can now find me at www.ladysportrait.blogspot.com.   Hope to see you there! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/704993/ Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:05:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/704993/   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 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/703766/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:33:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/703766/                               Is it Miss Jane Austen out for a stroll with her sister Cassandra?  Perhaps....   You can find many more lovely and FREE etchings for your own blogging enjoyment at www.simplyvintagegirl.com.  Stop by today! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/703306/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/703306/   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. :)  http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/701667/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:26:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/701667/ 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! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/697790/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:39:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/697790/ I was tagged byJoMarch14.  I hadn't done a tag for awhile so this was extra fun! :) ~~~~~~~~~~FOOD-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is your salad dressing of choice? Balsamic Vingarette What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Carraba's What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? peanut butter crackers What are your pizza toppings of choice? LOTS of cheese, onions, sausage, and olives What do you like on your toast? Butter Chocolate or Vanilla?  chocolate!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~TECHNOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ How many televisions are in your house?  4 What color cell phone do you have? purple Do you have a laptop? Not at the present moment, but I sure would love one!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~BIOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right. Have you ever had anything removed from your body? yes What is the last heavy item you lifted?  My eyelids-waking up this morning. :) Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Noooo..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~DUMBOLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ How many pairs of flip-flops do you own? At least three Last time you had a run-in with the cops?  I have personally never had a run-in with the cops, and I hope I never have an unfriendly run-in. Last person you talked to on the phone? Aunt Lori Last person you hugged? Daddy ~~~~~~~~~~~~FAVORITE-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ Season? Spring Holiday? Christmas (gifts, family, food.... what could be nicer?) Day of the week?  Friday (Daddy'll be home tomorrow!) Month? May (lovely weather) and September (September's my b-day month.:)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~CURRENT-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ Missing someone? My Aunt Michelle Mood? Sleepy (It's dreary outside.) What are you listening to? My fingers typing away. Watching? Myself typing Worrying about?  My EXTREMELY busy week ahead starting this Sunday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~RANDOM-OLOGY~~~~~~~~~~~~ First place you went this morning? Into the bathroom What's the last movie you saw? Left Behind Do you smile often? Yes Do you always answer your phone? I try to; but sometimes I don't hear it or don't get to it in time. It's four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? Um...  that's not possible because we have texting blocked on my phone. If you could change your eye color what would it be? sea green What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I didn't know you could!  :) Do you own a digital camera? No, I just use my family's. Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes, may they R.I.P.  :)  Favorite Christmas song(s)? Mary Did You Know What's on your wish list for your birthday? A camera, books, and my own website Can you do push-ups? Unfortunately no, but I am working on getting into shape. Can you do a chin up? I doubt it. Does the future make you more nervous or excited?  Excited-for the most part. Do you have any saved texts? I hope not. Ever been in a car wreck? nope Do you have an accent?  Yes- I talk like a Girl Raised In The South ( G. R. I. T. S.)  I'd rather have an English one. What was the last song to make you cry? I can't remember. Plans tonight? resting up Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? yep Have you ever been given roses? I think so.  A long time ago. Current hate right now? the news (It's so depressing!) Met someone who changed your life? Well, there are several: Mommy, Daddy, Mimi, Barkie, and Courtney and Amanda S. How did you bring in the new year? lying in bed What song represents you? Purer In Heart (hymn) and Sabbath Prayer (Fiddler on the Roof) Would you go back in time if you were given a chance? definately- A.D. 30- I would love to see Christ ministering. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year? I don't date. I am "commited to courtship." Do you have any tattoos/piercings?  One piercing in each ear. What songs do you sing in the shower? A Mighty Fortress Is Our God on rare occasions Ever had someone sing to you? Yes Do you like to cuddle?  yes, usually with my family or a little one Have you held hands with anyone today? No Who was the last person you took a picture of? My cousin Anna What kind of music did you listen to in elementary? World geography songs Do you believe in staying close with your ex's? I don't think you should have ex's. Are most of the friends in your life new or old? I've got a nice mixture of old and new. Do you like pulpy orange juice? Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is something your friends make fun of you for? Laughing super hard. Have you ever ridden an elephant? No, what do we have horses for? Do you like to play Scrabble? I don't think I've ever played it. What are you saving your money up for right now?  I guess college. When is the last time you ate peanut butter & jelly? It's been awhile.  What were you doing at 12am last night? sleeping What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? "I don't want to get up!"  I will tag anyone who wants to do this tag!  Thanks Jo! ~Katie http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/696209/ Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:12:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/696209/ The Road goes ever on and on    Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.     ~ J. R. R. Tolkien Each of us must walk the road of life with no knowledge of what might be around the next bend.  Just remember, you are not walking alone as long as your Savior is near. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/692756/ Tue, 26 May 2009 12:59:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/692756/   *This is one day late, but I decided to post it anyway.      Dearest Mimi and Barkie,   I would like at this time to give thanks to God for bringing together the two most wonderful people in the world in holy matrimony on May 16, 1964, exactly forty- five years ago.  I was just pondering how incredible the Lord's sovereignity is because as a result of your marriage, seven people have entered the world who never would have entered it otherwise.  Not only did you bring life into the world, you both raised your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, leading each one to Christ at a young age.  You have been faithful to each other "in sickness and in health" and in happy and trying circumstances.  You have each made sacrifices for each other.  Barkie, you gave up a career in the Navy so that you could spend time with your wife and children that you otherwise would have missed.  You have cared for Mimi and helped save her from many backaches by getting into the kitchen or vacuuming the floor.  Mimi, you have always supported Barkie in whatever he has felt the Lord leading him to do: whether it be six months of lonliness while he was at sea, opening up your home to the eye glass mission team, or finding a place for the beautiful Windsor chairs that he has made.  You have been faithful through thick and thin, giving everyone who knows you a beautiful picture of marriage.  I appreciate that. In London- September 2008    Today, in church we sang the song "Find Us Faithful."  I thought that song perfectly described you both.  You have been faithful to each other for forty- five years of marriage, you have raised up two generations of children to serve the Lord, and above all, you have been faithful servants of Christ.   This granddaughter finds you faithful.   I love you.   Your Katie ~   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/689871/ Sun, 17 May 2009 14:07:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/689871/   I was feeling a little uninspired about what to write about until my eyes fell on my new best friend- my cheery red nano.  Since my favorite pastime, walking, often finds me with time on my hands as I trudge up and down our long gravel driveway, I've begun to carry my little red treasure along in my pocket.  Marmee and Papa purchased it for me a year ago when I was still running.  At the time, I did not get much use out of it, and it was often hastily stuffed into a drawer.  Recently, I have pulled it out and begun downloading music onto it.  One thing that I love about it is that I can put a variety of audio tracks on it ranging from Chris Rice to The Hiding Place.  I usually feel more in the mood to listen to music than speakers, when I take my walks because I like to daydream.  When I feel down, I can listen to Fiddler on the Roof.  When I feel pensive, I can listen to the soundtrack from Sense and Sensibility.  It just depends on whatever mood I am in.     For those of you, who are not into techno gadgets, let me just say that I am not either!  If I can play around with a nano, anyone can.      I have also found a great site- behemoth.com that offers a variety of downloadables you might like to check out. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/687794/ Mon, 11 May 2009 09:03:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/687794/ "I find it impossible to invent anything half so true or touching as the simple facts with which every day life supplies me." ~Louisa May Alcott http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/685500/ Mon, 4 May 2009 10:05:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover/685500/