Abaico
Jul 11, 2010
Virtual Vacations via friends
"Stay-cation" for us in 2010, yet, I have enjoyed my summer travels via my facebook friends. Their photos, the next best thing, because they're cheap, no travel hassles, and no packing or laundry upon returning:)
Moab
Bonaire
Atlantis in Bahamas
Colorado
Dream vacation home - Colorado
Turks
God is an amazing artist!
Jul 10, 2010
He knows better, a Mom's cry out
He knows better,” I cry out, “He knows!”
Why he is choosing this path that surely leads away from our Jesus?
He knows what’s right and what’s wrong! We taught him.
Were we perfect? Surly not, but we showed him the Way. We fed him the Truth.
Icry out to God, “He knows! Why is he doing this?!”
I think I hear a still small voice inside asking me,
“Does he know? Does he really know?
He knows in his head what is right.
Yes, you did teach him, but does he know for himself?
Maybe the question is, dear mama, do you know?
Do you know that I am the Great I AM?
Do you know I created him for Myself?
Do you know that I hold all things together?
Do you know that no plan or purpose of Mine can be thwarted?
Do you know that I love him more the you ever could?
Do you know that I knit him together in your womb, that I saw his unformed body,
and all of his days were written in My book?
Do you know that just as you are, he is the apple of My eye?
His name is carved in the palm of My hands?
Do you know, mama, that I am God and there is no one else;
I am God and there is none like Me?
I declare the end from the beginning.
My counsel shall stand, and I will do My pleasure and purpose.
Do you know that I have plans to prosper him and not harm him,
plans to give him hope and a future?
You have no need to fret. I will pour My spirit upon your offspring.
My blessing upon your descendants.
I formed you and your children and your children’s children for Myself.
That they may set forth My praise and they shall do it.
He certainly knows, and he will know.
“My eye is upon him. His very life is in My hands.”
Dear mama, dry your tears, calm your heart.
Cast your sorrow, your fear, your frustrations on Me.
Let Me carry them.
Surely, you know Me.
Why he is choosing this path that surely leads away from our Jesus?
He knows what’s right and what’s wrong! We taught him.
Were we perfect? Surly not, but we showed him the Way. We fed him the Truth.
Icry out to God, “He knows! Why is he doing this?!”
I think I hear a still small voice inside asking me,
“Does he know? Does he really know?
He knows in his head what is right.
Yes, you did teach him, but does he know for himself?
Maybe the question is, dear mama, do you know?
Do you know that I am the Great I AM?
Do you know I created him for Myself?
Do you know that I hold all things together?
Do you know that no plan or purpose of Mine can be thwarted?
Do you know that I love him more the you ever could?
Do you know that I knit him together in your womb, that I saw his unformed body,
and all of his days were written in My book?
Do you know that just as you are, he is the apple of My eye?
His name is carved in the palm of My hands?
Do you know, mama, that I am God and there is no one else;
I am God and there is none like Me?
I declare the end from the beginning.
My counsel shall stand, and I will do My pleasure and purpose.
Do you know that I have plans to prosper him and not harm him,
plans to give him hope and a future?
You have no need to fret. I will pour My spirit upon your offspring.
My blessing upon your descendants.
I formed you and your children and your children’s children for Myself.
That they may set forth My praise and they shall do it.
He certainly knows, and he will know.
“My eye is upon him. His very life is in My hands.”
Dear mama, dry your tears, calm your heart.
Cast your sorrow, your fear, your frustrations on Me.
Let Me carry them.
Surely, you know Me.
Jul 9, 2010
Friday Funnies
Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch, in between errands It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, she was clean. Then I realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while. I asked him if he needed to go, and he said "No". I kept thinking "Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me.."
Then I said, "Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?" "No," he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse.
Soooooo, I asked one more time, "Danny did you have an accident ? This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over, spread his cheeks and yelled "SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!" While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better, thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had!
Then I said, "Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?" "No," he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse.
Soooooo, I asked one more time, "Danny did you have an accident ? This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over, spread his cheeks and yelled "SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!" While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better, thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had!
Jul 2, 2010
Dream Vacation spot
Jun 24, 2010
Think your a good housewife? take quiz
 | 3 As a 1930s wife, I am Very Poor (Failure) |
As I checked each box, I smiled while thinking, I'm a good housewife! NOT, according to the 1930's standard its says I would be a poor example, a failure! OMG, lol
I'm so glad its 2010, or I would be a failure.
If you take the quiz, post your score. Copy to your blog, and see what kind of housewives your friends are. I am going to see if I can talk my hubby into taking the man's quiz.
Good Luck! I talked my Hubby into taking the husband quiz, he too scored low, 14, (Failure) that's why we weren't born and married in the 1930's!
May 14, 2010
May 12, 2010
Love this!
I pray you enough sun to keep your attitude bright now matter how gray the day may appear.
I pray you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I pray you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive & everlasting.
I pray you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I pray you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I pray you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I pray you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
May 8, 2010
Moms grab the tissue for this one...
A Newborn's Conversation with God
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."
Happy Mothers Day for my mom, who I love with all my heart, and for you moms reading this:)
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."
Happy Mothers Day for my mom, who I love with all my heart, and for you moms reading this:)
Apr 28, 2010
Great Story to read
I saw this on a post, loved it, wanted to share.
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. ‘I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.’ The old woman smiled, ‘Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?’ ‘That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.’ For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.’
When I read this I think about God and how we aren’t perfect but by our flaws He uses us to bring people (or the flowers in the story above) into His house. We don’t need to be so concerned about how we aren’t perfect or the people around us aren’t perfect, because we will all be used in some way. Next time you feel as though you aren’t good enough or you go through one of those trials that will leave a mark in your life just remember those scars will be used to help someone else cope and to learn to lean on God. As they lean on God they will soon decorate His kingdom.
An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. ‘I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.’ The old woman smiled, ‘Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?’ ‘That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.’ For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.’
When I read this I think about God and how we aren’t perfect but by our flaws He uses us to bring people (or the flowers in the story above) into His house. We don’t need to be so concerned about how we aren’t perfect or the people around us aren’t perfect, because we will all be used in some way. Next time you feel as though you aren’t good enough or you go through one of those trials that will leave a mark in your life just remember those scars will be used to help someone else cope and to learn to lean on God. As they lean on God they will soon decorate His kingdom.
Apr 26, 2010
RHOK: What did you learn as a newlywed?
"I'm buying you guys a fire extinguisher for a wedding present" the leader announced to all the engaged couples in our pre-marriage class:) Kyle was 29, I was 27, so.... maybe we were both independent, domineering, & a little selfish! lol We dated 3 yrs & were friends 1st. I laughed at the comment. ( inside it bothered me a little)
MY 10 LESSONS LEARNED:
Lessons:#1 Starting with the Wedding - Take ALL pictures before, let the photographer take the rest during the ceremony. Half our friends left the reception tired of waiting for us.
#2 - Do research about the airport, driving laws, etc. for you honeymoon destination. We landed in Jamaica, the airport is literally a TIN shack! Jamaicans drive like Nascar racers on the wrong side of the road (well from us).
#3- Learned no island is private unless you're Richard Branson. Still imprinted in our minds 20 yrs later, ....10 senior citizen couples naked, male guts protruding, boobs sagging low, things hanging to & fro. "Come on over & enjoy a beer with us, they all shouted"! A big NO thank you, we responded hardly able contain our amusement!!!
#4 How to survive 2 people sleeping on a waterbed. After sea sickness each time He rolled over,
the bed, which I so enjoyed, afterall waterbeds were a hot item, bed HAD to go, not him:)!
#5 I learned to hold all "gas" (not car fuel) in, always shut the bathroom door, and a rule established quickly, peck kissing until teeth brushing!
#6 We both learned how selfish we were. We did a good job at compromising, after all I did say I would be the submissive wive in my wedding vows:)
#7 If you leave the room when you're mad, (conflict avoider) that doesn't work for someone who has to talk it out now, no waiting for space.
#8 We had so much FUN. We lived in Broomfield, Colorado, worked in Boulder. We biked, jogged, spent weekends hiking mountains and camping. Wined & Dined.
#9 We never learned to stop spending money, and what was saving?
#10 We were blessed the first year, our 3rd yr was rough. We have made it 21 years now.
MY 10 LESSONS LEARNED:
Lessons:#1 Starting with the Wedding - Take ALL pictures before, let the photographer take the rest during the ceremony. Half our friends left the reception tired of waiting for us.
#2 - Do research about the airport, driving laws, etc. for you honeymoon destination. We landed in Jamaica, the airport is literally a TIN shack! Jamaicans drive like Nascar racers on the wrong side of the road (well from us).
#3- Learned no island is private unless you're Richard Branson. Still imprinted in our minds 20 yrs later, ....10 senior citizen couples naked, male guts protruding, boobs sagging low, things hanging to & fro. "Come on over & enjoy a beer with us, they all shouted"! A big NO thank you, we responded hardly able contain our amusement!!!
#4 How to survive 2 people sleeping on a waterbed. After sea sickness each time He rolled over,
the bed, which I so enjoyed, afterall waterbeds were a hot item, bed HAD to go, not him:)!
#5 I learned to hold all "gas" (not car fuel) in, always shut the bathroom door, and a rule established quickly, peck kissing until teeth brushing!
#6 We both learned how selfish we were. We did a good job at compromising, after all I did say I would be the submissive wive in my wedding vows:)
#7 If you leave the room when you're mad, (conflict avoider) that doesn't work for someone who has to talk it out now, no waiting for space.
#8 We had so much FUN. We lived in Broomfield, Colorado, worked in Boulder. We biked, jogged, spent weekends hiking mountains and camping. Wined & Dined.
#9 We never learned to stop spending money, and what was saving?
#10 We were blessed the first year, our 3rd yr was rough. We have made it 21 years now.
Apr 19, 2010
RHOK: question April 19, 1995 -Where were you?
Timothy McVeigh started to plan the OKC attack in Sept. of 1994. He planned the bombing, like we would a vacation. His entertainment agenda was horribly twisted & sick, disturbing, the mind of a killer plotting, a Terrorist. To take the lives of 168 people, 19 children & wounding each heart in Oklahoma, in the Nation, millions of us are unable to understand that... to this day. Timothy confessed in Feb. of 1997.
In 2001, before he was to be executed the Pope John Paul II asked President Bush by letter, to spare his life. As a Christian, I struggle with this issue. I was relieved to hear on June 11, 2001, Timothy was executed. He never apologized. When Terry Nichols was sentenced to life in prison in Oklahoma, he did ask for forgiveness from the survivors & the families whose loved ones died.
I was a former OKIE living in Colorado when the bombing happened. I received the news at work, from a co-worker listening to the radio. I was shocked, things like this don't happen, especially in Oklahoma.
Ironically, Timothy McVeigh's final court days were moved to Denver, but 2 years after I moved away. I later learned that on April 19, 1995, I was 16 days pregnant with my firstborn. Today I'm glad to see the news media is honoring the lost. I would like to see the memorial in OKC one day. The good of the situation, was to witness the people, their love, they rallied around to help, to rebuild, and built the memorial to honor each person that lost their life that day.
In 2001, before he was to be executed the Pope John Paul II asked President Bush by letter, to spare his life. As a Christian, I struggle with this issue. I was relieved to hear on June 11, 2001, Timothy was executed. He never apologized. When Terry Nichols was sentenced to life in prison in Oklahoma, he did ask for forgiveness from the survivors & the families whose loved ones died.
I was a former OKIE living in Colorado when the bombing happened. I received the news at work, from a co-worker listening to the radio. I was shocked, things like this don't happen, especially in Oklahoma.
Ironically, Timothy McVeigh's final court days were moved to Denver, but 2 years after I moved away. I later learned that on April 19, 1995, I was 16 days pregnant with my firstborn. Today I'm glad to see the news media is honoring the lost. I would like to see the memorial in OKC one day. The good of the situation, was to witness the people, their love, they rallied around to help, to rebuild, and built the memorial to honor each person that lost their life that day.
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