I have found myself recently reflecting on how the Lord has provided for us lately and wanted to share. And really record for myself, so that I can go back and see how His helping hand was always there.
Long story short, Robert is working (SUPER HARD btw) for a company that requires "full time" work for "part time" pay. He's learning a lot and making lots of contacts! And I have a hunch he enjoys it. It's contract work, so he can possibly negotiate later - assuming they can't live without him. And I'm pretty sure they can't!
BUT, we've had to whittle down the budget and be as frugal as possible. We've had to really lean into the Lord to provide! And He has!
These are a few of the lastest ones.
1) Robert's car was hit TWICE recently. One was a hit and run, and the other some one backed into his car. So after going round and round with insurance companies (a pain), the other people (double pain), and car repair places (triple pain), some how we ended up getting our car fixed (even better cosmetically than it was before) we ended up with an extra $900 some odd dollars! Which went towards Robert's painting company's taxes! THANK YOU LORD!
2) We've had these couches in the den for a long time. They've been very well loved on couches with kids and pets! The love seat in particular was torn way past the cushion. We kept it covered with a blanket. Robert swore he would NEVER purchase new furniture until the youngest child was like 10 or something. Wow...we had a long time until then. Well, we decided to go garage saling one weekend. We pull up to the first house where it just happens to be Robert's new boss' house at this new job! Before I really knew what was going on, I said that I liked a couch that was for sale. He tells the wife of his boss and she basically "claims" it for us even though someone else had made an offer. We were full expecting to pay $125 for it but when he went to go get it, his boss wouldn't even think about taking any money for it (and sent back some stuff for the kids too!). And it's not a love seat - it's a SOFA! And I love it! THANK YOU LORD!
3) And then there are the little things. Especially for me. What girl doesn't like to get pampered at the salon with a nice hair cut and color! ME ME ME! Well, I pretty much cut way back on hair cuts and such because I just plain didn't want to spend our money on me that way. Well, I went to some dear sweet friends' clothing show the other day and "won" a free cut and color from my one of my friend's hair stylist!!! I mean - PERFECT TIMING!!! And the hair stylist was there and I got to meet her and she was SO CUTE - definitely someone I would want cutting my hair. Of course that was based on personality alone, but still! THANK YOU LORD!
These are just a few of the ways recently that we have really seen God show up! And I just love the funny ways God works! I mean, who would have thought that having 2 wrecks would somehow provide for us! God is so funny! I'm sure there are more than I can think of right now, but it is fun looking back to see all the ways! His ways are so much better than our ways!
Are there any ways God has shown up for you lately!??
Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Surprise! And A Baptism!
Since we were not going to do two separate birthday parties for the kids this year, we celebrated in several small ways, as you've seen!
BUT, we still had one little surprise up our sleeves. A little family surprise party!!! Robert took them to Bass Pro Shop until everyone showed up!!
A couple of weeks ago, Dairy Queen had a customer service appreciation day and the entire store was 50%. So I grabbed up TWO ice cream cakes for around $22!!!!! One oreo and one reese's peanut butter cup....YUM!
Here they are coming in! Not sure what kind of surprise face Olivia is making. I really don't think she knew HOW to react! Love Landon's face!
That's more like it!!
We all lined up for the birthday spankin' machine! Landon was so fast, I'm not sure he GOT a spanking!
Present time....look how excited Landon is! They are really getting into saving their money. They got a digital piggy bank for Christmas and have also been earning a little $$ for things around the house (not like making their bed, etc. those things we expect!).
Pure happiness!
(Notice Rhodes in the doll stroller in the background....silly boy!)
This little monkey showed off his mad climbing skills!
He climbed up to the cakes and stuck his foot in them. Then proceeded to make a few ice cream footprints back up the table!
Thinking hard about that wish!
Then Landon and Lillian blew all the candles out! Olivia was still thinking I guess.
Then after the party, we headed on up to the church for Olivia's baptism! She's been asking for a couple of year to get baptized but we wanted to make sure that she really knew what she was doing. That she wasn't doing because someone else did, etc.
She was so excited!!! Another cool thing is that Robert was baptized the day after his 8th birthday!!!! What a fun coincidence!!! So proud of my baby girl proclaiming she loves Jesus!!!
She was so happy that she took her shirt to school the next day to tell everyone!! And has worn it every day since then!!!! :-)
Got to love that childlike faith!
BUT, we still had one little surprise up our sleeves. A little family surprise party!!! Robert took them to Bass Pro Shop until everyone showed up!!
A couple of weeks ago, Dairy Queen had a customer service appreciation day and the entire store was 50%. So I grabbed up TWO ice cream cakes for around $22!!!!! One oreo and one reese's peanut butter cup....YUM!
Here they are coming in! Not sure what kind of surprise face Olivia is making. I really don't think she knew HOW to react! Love Landon's face!
That's more like it!!
We all lined up for the birthday spankin' machine! Landon was so fast, I'm not sure he GOT a spanking!
Present time....look how excited Landon is! They are really getting into saving their money. They got a digital piggy bank for Christmas and have also been earning a little $$ for things around the house (not like making their bed, etc. those things we expect!).
Pure happiness!
(Notice Rhodes in the doll stroller in the background....silly boy!)
This little monkey showed off his mad climbing skills!
He climbed up to the cakes and stuck his foot in them. Then proceeded to make a few ice cream footprints back up the table!
Thinking hard about that wish!
Then Landon and Lillian blew all the candles out! Olivia was still thinking I guess.
Then after the party, we headed on up to the church for Olivia's baptism! She's been asking for a couple of year to get baptized but we wanted to make sure that she really knew what she was doing. That she wasn't doing because someone else did, etc.
She was so excited!!! Another cool thing is that Robert was baptized the day after his 8th birthday!!!! What a fun coincidence!!! So proud of my baby girl proclaiming she loves Jesus!!!
She was so happy that she took her shirt to school the next day to tell everyone!! And has worn it every day since then!!!! :-)
Got to love that childlike faith!
“I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."
Isaiah 42:6-7
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Perspective on Peace
The other day, we had a Christmas pancake breakfast with my Grandparents and all the great grand kid cousins! It was so cute and fun, not to mention YUMMY!
When I was back in one of the bedrooms watching the kids play, I noticed a few old pictures. I assumed they were my great grandparents. I snapped a few pictures off of the old photos. I think it's fun to look back at photos to see if anyone in the family resembles them now!
But just to make sure, I asked Mimi to come and tell me who everyone was.
My grandfather (Poppop) as a baby!
Poppop as a young boy! I feel like I see some of my cousins in the picture.
Mimi and Poppop on their honeymoon!
Poppop (not sure how old) and my Dad. I'm guessing this is soon after he officially became a doctor!
Then we came to this last one. I asked her if this was her father (on the right). I didn't recognize him right off the bat. (Obviously that's my dad on the left)
And what she said next surprised me and blessed me.
She immediately said that she didn't like her father for most of her life. She said that he punished her for something that she didn't do as a child and she held onto that for most of her life. She said it's amazing how that one little thing affected their relationship for so long.
The she said that when her father was in his 80's, she felt the Lord telling her to go and forgive him. She went to him and said that she forgave him and that she loved him. He responded saying that he loved her even more for doing what she just did.
But Mimi said she really regretted holding onto that for so long. She said she missed out on a lot of good years with him for one little thing in their past.
She also said that when she did that, she had such PEACE! (And I bet she slept better that night too).
I've had experience with reconciling before. Reconciling is not RESOLVING the conflict. It's telling the person "it's done". Bringing the balance to zero. Just as Christ did for us. Forgiveness is more for the person who is chosing to forgive, rather than for the person they are forgiving.
Peace is not the absence of something (like conflict). It is the PRESENCE of SOMEONE - JESUS!
Mimi felt the presence of Jesus, responded, and had immediate PEACE!!!!
Isaiah 32:17 "The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever."
I hope during this busy holiday season, that you experience some sort of peace. The kind of peace that passes all understanding!
When I was back in one of the bedrooms watching the kids play, I noticed a few old pictures. I assumed they were my great grandparents. I snapped a few pictures off of the old photos. I think it's fun to look back at photos to see if anyone in the family resembles them now!
But just to make sure, I asked Mimi to come and tell me who everyone was.
My grandfather (Poppop) as a baby!
Poppop as a young boy! I feel like I see some of my cousins in the picture.
Mimi and Poppop on their honeymoon!
Poppop (not sure how old) and my Dad. I'm guessing this is soon after he officially became a doctor!
Then we came to this last one. I asked her if this was her father (on the right). I didn't recognize him right off the bat. (Obviously that's my dad on the left)
And what she said next surprised me and blessed me.
She immediately said that she didn't like her father for most of her life. She said that he punished her for something that she didn't do as a child and she held onto that for most of her life. She said it's amazing how that one little thing affected their relationship for so long.
The she said that when her father was in his 80's, she felt the Lord telling her to go and forgive him. She went to him and said that she forgave him and that she loved him. He responded saying that he loved her even more for doing what she just did.
But Mimi said she really regretted holding onto that for so long. She said she missed out on a lot of good years with him for one little thing in their past.
She also said that when she did that, she had such PEACE! (And I bet she slept better that night too).
I've had experience with reconciling before. Reconciling is not RESOLVING the conflict. It's telling the person "it's done". Bringing the balance to zero. Just as Christ did for us. Forgiveness is more for the person who is chosing to forgive, rather than for the person they are forgiving.
Peace is not the absence of something (like conflict). It is the PRESENCE of SOMEONE - JESUS!
Mimi felt the presence of Jesus, responded, and had immediate PEACE!!!!
Isaiah 32:17 "The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever."
I hope during this busy holiday season, that you experience some sort of peace. The kind of peace that passes all understanding!
"May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels."
Psalm 122:7
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:14
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Push Through The Problem...Focus On The Blessings
I'm taking a slight detour from the type of posting I do around here, but I just had to share something that was so simple, yet so profound to me.
At my new women's small group this week, we were talking about our words (as wives) and how important they are in impacting our husbands. I don't know about you, but I always have room for improvement in this area. (I can just hear Robert saying "Amen!" to that last sentence)
For me, it is easy to sit and nit pick at what Robert is doing, why he's doing it, and what I think he should be doing. That's a bad attitude to have as a wife and not one that makes your husband desire to come home and help out. If you sit and dwell on the negatives that you think may come, you will plant some MAJOR bitter roots that will grow into HUGE bitter weeds one day.
So, at my small group, we were sitting around talking about holding our tongues instead of speaking our minds to our husbands if they are out working, etc., and it (whatever they're doing) doesn't quite go like WE think it should go (or should've gone). I hope you are following me here...stick with me. I think I'll make a point. :-) Writing was not my forte in school!
The leader shared how her husband was out teaching their son how to "do the lawn" and while "doing the lawn" he cut one of her favorite bushes down pretty bad. She wasn't happy when she saw it, but held her tongue and went inside. She share how instead of dwelling on the "bad" that had happened, she decided that she would be thankful that her husband was AT HOME (instead of the hospital working overtime) and investing time WITH HER SON (instead of golf/tv/hunting)!!!!!!!
It was then I asked her, "How do you make sure it doesn't get pent up and come out later?"
Her answer, "You push through the problem, and focus on the blessing!"
WOW. Light bulbs went off for me!
Pretty simple if you ask me. Because I'm blessed to have a husband that WANTS to be home with us. That works SO hard so that I have the privilege to stay home and take care of our kids. I could go on and on about the little blessings that are all over our home and family.
So, next time you find your mind drifting towards negative thoughts about your spouse, take a step back and look at their heart motive. And then find the blessing in the situation! You never know how God will use that in your life to impact others! Not to mention your HUSBAND and FAMILY!
I'm sure I've heard this phrase a million times...or maybe said many different ways, but it has really stayed with me lately. (Isn't it funny how the Lord opens your ears at certain times!?) I feel like I can apply it to so many areas of my life. But most importantly, my marriage! I'm not perfect at it but I hope this will help me refocus on what matters!
I hope this encourages you today like it did me!!! Maybe I'll have some more tidbits to share as my small group goes on this semester! I think it's definitely going to be a good one.
At my new women's small group this week, we were talking about our words (as wives) and how important they are in impacting our husbands. I don't know about you, but I always have room for improvement in this area. (I can just hear Robert saying "Amen!" to that last sentence)
For me, it is easy to sit and nit pick at what Robert is doing, why he's doing it, and what I think he should be doing. That's a bad attitude to have as a wife and not one that makes your husband desire to come home and help out. If you sit and dwell on the negatives that you think may come, you will plant some MAJOR bitter roots that will grow into HUGE bitter weeds one day.
So, at my small group, we were sitting around talking about holding our tongues instead of speaking our minds to our husbands if they are out working, etc., and it (whatever they're doing) doesn't quite go like WE think it should go (or should've gone). I hope you are following me here...stick with me. I think I'll make a point. :-) Writing was not my forte in school!
The leader shared how her husband was out teaching their son how to "do the lawn" and while "doing the lawn" he cut one of her favorite bushes down pretty bad. She wasn't happy when she saw it, but held her tongue and went inside. She share how instead of dwelling on the "bad" that had happened, she decided that she would be thankful that her husband was AT HOME (instead of the hospital working overtime) and investing time WITH HER SON (instead of golf/tv/hunting)!!!!!!!
It was then I asked her, "How do you make sure it doesn't get pent up and come out later?"
Her answer, "You push through the problem, and focus on the blessing!"
WOW. Light bulbs went off for me!
Pretty simple if you ask me. Because I'm blessed to have a husband that WANTS to be home with us. That works SO hard so that I have the privilege to stay home and take care of our kids. I could go on and on about the little blessings that are all over our home and family.
So, next time you find your mind drifting towards negative thoughts about your spouse, take a step back and look at their heart motive. And then find the blessing in the situation! You never know how God will use that in your life to impact others! Not to mention your HUSBAND and FAMILY!
I'm sure I've heard this phrase a million times...or maybe said many different ways, but it has really stayed with me lately. (Isn't it funny how the Lord opens your ears at certain times!?) I feel like I can apply it to so many areas of my life. But most importantly, my marriage! I'm not perfect at it but I hope this will help me refocus on what matters!
I hope this encourages you today like it did me!!! Maybe I'll have some more tidbits to share as my small group goes on this semester! I think it's definitely going to be a good one.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Easter Thoughts
This weekend is Easter, as we all know! :-) This year is a little different because the kids are getting older. This is the first year they have actually asked about the easter bunny. After talking, Robert and I decided will we not celebrate the easter bunny. At all. I can justify santa...because Saint Nicholas was a real guy. But the easter bunny? I can't tie that into the real meaning of Easter. And I think the true meaning of Easter is far too great to mix in a bunny and eggs. The kids will get easter baskets, but they will know that WE gave them to them. So, enough on that...that is just what we personally chose. If you choose to do the easter bunny, by all means go for it! :-) I'm sure it'll be fun.
Our church is having 19 services this weekend. Unbelievable! I'm pretty excited because we love our church and pastor. And this is only the second Easter we've been able to attend at our home church. We plan on going to the 8:00 a.m. service on Sunday (there are also Friday and Saturday services) to hopefully avoid some of the craziness!
Then it's off for some cousin fun. And let me just tell you, it's going to be FUN! I don't want to say anymore about that, but I'll give you a hint. In picture form.
Fun for the kids AND adults! ;-)
I hope everyone has a great Easter spending time with loved ones realizing the sacrifice that was made for all us sinners. Blessings to you all!
"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' " Mark 16:6
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." 1 Peter 1:3
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25-26
Our church is having 19 services this weekend. Unbelievable! I'm pretty excited because we love our church and pastor. And this is only the second Easter we've been able to attend at our home church. We plan on going to the 8:00 a.m. service on Sunday (there are also Friday and Saturday services) to hopefully avoid some of the craziness!
Then it's off for some cousin fun. And let me just tell you, it's going to be FUN! I don't want to say anymore about that, but I'll give you a hint. In picture form.
Fun for the kids AND adults! ;-)
I hope everyone has a great Easter spending time with loved ones realizing the sacrifice that was made for all us sinners. Blessings to you all!
"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' " Mark 16:6
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." 1 Peter 1:3
"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25-26
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Eerie Peace
I'm writing this post before Robert has had a chance to put his thoughts down on paper blog. I've asked him to, so I'm pretty sure he'll word things a heck of a lot better than me. All I can say is, we didn't see it coming. Robert getting laid off, that is.
Back up. All last week for me (month for Robert), it's like we could tell God was up to something. Didn't know what and wasn't worried too much. But I think we both sensed it in a way. It's like our hearts were being prepared. We had a few interesting events happen that started it off. And then we got the big news. No job.
The ironic part for me was I wrote this post just three days before we got the news. HOW CRAZY! Anyway, I'm not going to go into details. BUT, what I do know for sure is that everything is going to be MORE than okay. Robert's never had any problem providing for us in any kind of circumstances. God has big plans for my man, and this is one of those stepping stones on his way there.
There's been an eerie peace in this house. And a burden lifted for sure. We don't know what is around the corner, but we blindly walk in faith!
What I don't want is people feeling sorry for us. We are and will be just fine. Promise! Our faith is not in things of this world. So, get ready to see some pretty neat things happen. We're being challenged by our God in a good way. We're ready too.
What I do want is for family and friends to join us in prayer through this "adventure" we're on - cause it may get tough.
Back up. All last week for me (month for Robert), it's like we could tell God was up to something. Didn't know what and wasn't worried too much. But I think we both sensed it in a way. It's like our hearts were being prepared. We had a few interesting events happen that started it off. And then we got the big news. No job.
The ironic part for me was I wrote this post just three days before we got the news. HOW CRAZY! Anyway, I'm not going to go into details. BUT, what I do know for sure is that everything is going to be MORE than okay. Robert's never had any problem providing for us in any kind of circumstances. God has big plans for my man, and this is one of those stepping stones on his way there.
There's been an eerie peace in this house. And a burden lifted for sure. We don't know what is around the corner, but we blindly walk in faith!
What I don't want is people feeling sorry for us. We are and will be just fine. Promise! Our faith is not in things of this world. So, get ready to see some pretty neat things happen. We're being challenged by our God in a good way. We're ready too.
What I do want is for family and friends to join us in prayer through this "adventure" we're on - cause it may get tough.
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
1 Peter 4:12,13
1 Peter 4:12,13
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
On My Mind...
Everyone goes through things that make them anxious or scared. It's so easy to worry about anything and everything. I guilty of this as well. When all in all, it's not in our control anyways! So why waste our time worrying...instead, I'm going to cling to a few truths. That I know will not fail me. That doesn't mean that things will go my way, but at least I know there is something better around the corner from the Lord! Our God is sovereign!
So here I go putting them in print (not too profound). This is more for me than you (whoever 'you' is). So I can come back to these whenever I want.
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43:4
I like this one..I know He will will keep me safe...I am His and He will carry me through anything.
"I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my sing. He has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2
As much as I'd like to do everything on my own, I can't...and that's a good thing. :-) Because God can do it better.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philipians 4:6
It's useless to worry. It accomplishes nothing. I'm going to speak/worry less, and pray more.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:$
God knows what we want, we just have to ask him. Even if the answer is 'NO', His plan is larger (and better).
"In your distress, you called and I rescued you." Psalm 81:7
I like to look at the "rescue" in the past tense - as in He's already rescued us...I'm in His hands and not to worry.
So, in 2009, I'm planning on worrying LESS!! We could all do with a little less worry and anxiety in our lives!! :-)
So here I go putting them in print (not too profound). This is more for me than you (whoever 'you' is). So I can come back to these whenever I want.
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43:4
I like this one..I know He will will keep me safe...I am His and He will carry me through anything.
"I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my sing. He has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2
As much as I'd like to do everything on my own, I can't...and that's a good thing. :-) Because God can do it better.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philipians 4:6
It's useless to worry. It accomplishes nothing. I'm going to speak/worry less, and pray more.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:$
God knows what we want, we just have to ask him. Even if the answer is 'NO', His plan is larger (and better).
"In your distress, you called and I rescued you." Psalm 81:7
I like to look at the "rescue" in the past tense - as in He's already rescued us...I'm in His hands and not to worry.
So, in 2009, I'm planning on worrying LESS!! We could all do with a little less worry and anxiety in our lives!! :-)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas!!!
I'll be spending a few days with family and friends. Don't worry, I can't wait to post picture of our Christmas! What fun memories we're making with our family!!!!! I hope you are too!
If you're like me you don't watch tons of videos onlines..but here is a sweet message from my precious Olivia....she is reciting Luke 2:10-14.
Please remember the reason for the season! It is HE who was born and died for us so that WE can live forever!
Merry Christmas from all of our Family!!!!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Impressive
Olivia has always impressed me with how easily she learns since she was very little. She's been memorizing (more than the normal ABC's/123's) since before she was 2.
Now that she is in school, learning is even more exciting for her!! I hope this enthusiasm doesn't wear off any time soon. :-)
One of her latest memorizations (not including the weekly bible verses) is all of Psalm 100. She learned this in no time! After I videoed her today and was thinking about all the things she has memorized, I realized that she knows TONS of scripture. Ephesians 6:1, Act 16:3, Psalm 34.14, just to name a few.
She doesn't miss a word either. I was very impressed with my baby!
No, getting Landon to memorize is a completely different story. He's probably going to learn best while dribbling a ball...just like my brother!
Now that she is in school, learning is even more exciting for her!! I hope this enthusiasm doesn't wear off any time soon. :-)
One of her latest memorizations (not including the weekly bible verses) is all of Psalm 100. She learned this in no time! After I videoed her today and was thinking about all the things she has memorized, I realized that she knows TONS of scripture. Ephesians 6:1, Act 16:3, Psalm 34.14, just to name a few.
She doesn't miss a word either. I was very impressed with my baby!
No, getting Landon to memorize is a completely different story. He's probably going to learn best while dribbling a ball...just like my brother!
Monday, September 22, 2008
All For The Good
Yesterday was our sixth year anniversary! WOW, how far we've come. It's been a roller coaster ride in so many ways!
So, yesterday morning I got up with my coffee and pulled out my Daily Light devotional book and turned to September 21. I couldn't believe that this set of verses were on "our day"!!
"We know all things work together for the good to those who love God.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good. All things are yours; whether...the world or life or death, or things present or things to come - all are yours. And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. All things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing"
(Rom. 8:28;Ps. 76:10;Gen.50:20;1 Cor. 3:21-23;2Cor.4:15-17;James 1:2-4)
Robert and I had an uphill mountain to climb when we got married. In a few months after being married, we welcomed our first child! Robert finished school while working full time, then went on to pursue a career. While I was at home discovering who I was as a young new mother. Not the smoothest of starts for young marrieds.
We certainly didn't do it the "right way". But I'm constantly amazed by how far we've come! God has been right here with us the past 6 years. Yes, there were times I thought, "Where are You! What are You doing to me! This isn't fair!"
But all I have to do is look at my amazing husband, who never stopped seeking God's will for our family, and our healthy children that He has entrusted to us for such a short period of time and realize how richly blessed we are.
So all of our "horrible trials" (in our eyes) are just producing patience and helping to complete God's work in our family. They weren't meant to be mean or evil. Though they seemed like it in the heat of the moment.
I'm grateful for my perspective that I think God has blessed me with. It would be so easy for me to get jealous and have a pity party for me because I can't do things my friends are doing. Or go on amazing trips whenever I want. Or have a huge decked out house and tons of clothes. Would I like those things. That's a big fat "YES". But I like to try and see the bigger picture. Those things, I can't take to heaven with me. But I certainly want my family there!!!
I hope we have many more years together! I can't wait to see where God takes our family. If the first 6 years were this amazing, I can't wait to see where we are in 50 years!!!!
Happy Anniversary Robert! I love you and thank you for all that you do for our family!
::Added Later::
I wrote this post before church on Sunday. The service just reinforced what I was feeling when I wrote this.
Today matters. We're only guaranteed today. People matter. Relationships are more important that worldly things that don't last forever. You don't want regrets when it comes to people and relationships. Eternity matters!! It's real people. We will all stand face to face with the Living God one day. Our life is just a brief moment in time. Make it count!! The treasures in heaven will be so much more rewarding than our earthly possessions.
So, yesterday morning I got up with my coffee and pulled out my Daily Light devotional book and turned to September 21. I couldn't believe that this set of verses were on "our day"!!
"We know all things work together for the good to those who love God.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good. All things are yours; whether...the world or life or death, or things present or things to come - all are yours. And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. All things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing"
(Rom. 8:28;Ps. 76:10;Gen.50:20;1 Cor. 3:21-23;2Cor.4:15-17;James 1:2-4)
Robert and I had an uphill mountain to climb when we got married. In a few months after being married, we welcomed our first child! Robert finished school while working full time, then went on to pursue a career. While I was at home discovering who I was as a young new mother. Not the smoothest of starts for young marrieds.
We certainly didn't do it the "right way". But I'm constantly amazed by how far we've come! God has been right here with us the past 6 years. Yes, there were times I thought, "Where are You! What are You doing to me! This isn't fair!"
But all I have to do is look at my amazing husband, who never stopped seeking God's will for our family, and our healthy children that He has entrusted to us for such a short period of time and realize how richly blessed we are.
So all of our "horrible trials" (in our eyes) are just producing patience and helping to complete God's work in our family. They weren't meant to be mean or evil. Though they seemed like it in the heat of the moment.
I'm grateful for my perspective that I think God has blessed me with. It would be so easy for me to get jealous and have a pity party for me because I can't do things my friends are doing. Or go on amazing trips whenever I want. Or have a huge decked out house and tons of clothes. Would I like those things. That's a big fat "YES". But I like to try and see the bigger picture. Those things, I can't take to heaven with me. But I certainly want my family there!!!
I hope we have many more years together! I can't wait to see where God takes our family. If the first 6 years were this amazing, I can't wait to see where we are in 50 years!!!!
Happy Anniversary Robert! I love you and thank you for all that you do for our family!
::Added Later::
I wrote this post before church on Sunday. The service just reinforced what I was feeling when I wrote this.
Today matters. We're only guaranteed today. People matter. Relationships are more important that worldly things that don't last forever. You don't want regrets when it comes to people and relationships. Eternity matters!! It's real people. We will all stand face to face with the Living God one day. Our life is just a brief moment in time. Make it count!! The treasures in heaven will be so much more rewarding than our earthly possessions.
“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is."
Psalm 39:4 (NLT)
Psalm 39:4 (NLT)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
PRAISE THE LORD
What a crazy week. This camera thing had really been messing with my head. It's so frustrating and really got me down. Then to top it off, we lost one of Olivia's shoes under our noses. I tore apart the house, again, and couldn't find it. Friday, I really thought I was going to lose it. It just wasn't funny any more. I was feeling under attack from the enemy. I spent most of the day rebuking him and praying against any spirit that was in our home. I just wanted the peace of GOD back in our house.
I sent an SOS email to Robert just saying that I needed him and some help. I needed him home. He had been gone SO much the past two weeks I felt like I was barely keeping my head above water. SO, he promised me a work/organizing day Saturday (today). Yes! I needed some help and wanted our home to get refocused.
Laying in bed Saturday morning I was praying for this day. For our time to be used efficiently, to stay focused, to get as much done as we can. And of course, praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal where the camera and shoe were!
7:45 a.m. I go down to tell Robert I also want to spray for bugs today and help him load up his work trailer with stuff that is in our way in the garage.
7:48 a.m. I tell him I thought it would be a great idea to put the Bowflex in the trailer since it takes up so much space in the garage and isn't used often enough.
7:49 a.m. He walks over to it to measure how wide it is to see if it would fit.
7:49:30 a.m. He holds up my bright blue camera case!
I almost cried! It was sitting in plain sight - about shoulder level. I must have walked by it 1,000 times! We immediately came together in a THANKSGIVING prayer!
What an AWESOME way to start our day! With an answered prayer!
Now.............we're gonna find that shoe!! :-)
I sent an SOS email to Robert just saying that I needed him and some help. I needed him home. He had been gone SO much the past two weeks I felt like I was barely keeping my head above water. SO, he promised me a work/organizing day Saturday (today). Yes! I needed some help and wanted our home to get refocused.
Laying in bed Saturday morning I was praying for this day. For our time to be used efficiently, to stay focused, to get as much done as we can. And of course, praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal where the camera and shoe were!
7:45 a.m. I go down to tell Robert I also want to spray for bugs today and help him load up his work trailer with stuff that is in our way in the garage.
7:48 a.m. I tell him I thought it would be a great idea to put the Bowflex in the trailer since it takes up so much space in the garage and isn't used often enough.
7:49 a.m. He walks over to it to measure how wide it is to see if it would fit.
7:49:30 a.m. He holds up my bright blue camera case!
I almost cried! It was sitting in plain sight - about shoulder level. I must have walked by it 1,000 times! We immediately came together in a THANKSGIVING prayer!
What an AWESOME way to start our day! With an answered prayer!
Now.............we're gonna find that shoe!! :-)
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Mommy Moment
I confess. I have "those days" where my kids drive me up the wall. I love them with all my heart, but sometimes they make me loopy! Well, today was one of those days. Every little thing they did drove me insane. Luckily there weren't any meltdowns or I might have lost it.
BUT, when you have a moment like I had towards the end of the day, all those annoying things instantly melt away!
I pulled out some pots and pans for Lillian to play with while I prepared dinner. Well, she was shortly joined by her brother and sister. Before long, they were playing "drums" on all my bowls. I wish you could hear the ear piercing noise it was making. But they were happy, so I let them.
All the sudden, I hear, "Oh no, Mommy will you forgive me? I broke one of your spoons." (btw that's how LOUD they were playing them).
Wow, I hadn't even gotten seen the broken spoon or gotten upset and she was already asking my forgiveness. I told her yes and thanked her for acknowledging her mistake.
Then out of the blue Olivia said, "I just listened to God. He told me to ask you to forgive me. And I did!" :: heart melting ::
God knew I needed some encouragement today! Just to hear my sweet baby talk about listening to her Heavenly Father makes it all worth it. I love it when I have those "mommy moments". It really makes all the hard days or long nights insignificant. There's a bigger place out there for all of us one day!
BUT, when you have a moment like I had towards the end of the day, all those annoying things instantly melt away!
I pulled out some pots and pans for Lillian to play with while I prepared dinner. Well, she was shortly joined by her brother and sister. Before long, they were playing "drums" on all my bowls. I wish you could hear the ear piercing noise it was making. But they were happy, so I let them.
All the sudden, I hear, "Oh no, Mommy will you forgive me? I broke one of your spoons." (btw that's how LOUD they were playing them).
Wow, I hadn't even gotten seen the broken spoon or gotten upset and she was already asking my forgiveness. I told her yes and thanked her for acknowledging her mistake.
Then out of the blue Olivia said, "I just listened to God. He told me to ask you to forgive me. And I did!" :: heart melting ::
God knew I needed some encouragement today! Just to hear my sweet baby talk about listening to her Heavenly Father makes it all worth it. I love it when I have those "mommy moments". It really makes all the hard days or long nights insignificant. There's a bigger place out there for all of us one day!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Not Often Enough
How often do you encourage, bless, or affirm your siblings or family or even friends? If you're like me, it's not often enough. For my brother's 21st birthday, my mom asked us to write a letter to Walton blessing him and encouraging him. Ok, sounds good, I can do that!
I didn't know what I was going to say or what I wanted to say. But what surprised me the most was how much I would enjoy writing it! I sat down, put the pen to the paper, and it just all came out. I got to tell my 'baby' brother how much I loved him and how proud I was of him. I also got to encourage him and pass on some of my own perspectives that God has blessed me with about life. Then I wrote out a little prayer for him! Life is tough out there for kids these days, especially during this transition into adulthood! I especially prayed for spiritual and physical protection over him! And even for his future wife and children!
When I got done, I went in and said, "We need to do this more often for each other!" I got to put on paper things that I don't get the chance to say to his face the little that I get to see him. You never know what tomorrow holds. Family is so important - and our relationships need constant attention!
I urge you the next time you see a loved one to bless them, encourage them, affirm them! We all need it! And it feels even better to give it! I think I benefited just as much as I hope he did from our letters.
We love you Walton!
I didn't know what I was going to say or what I wanted to say. But what surprised me the most was how much I would enjoy writing it! I sat down, put the pen to the paper, and it just all came out. I got to tell my 'baby' brother how much I loved him and how proud I was of him. I also got to encourage him and pass on some of my own perspectives that God has blessed me with about life. Then I wrote out a little prayer for him! Life is tough out there for kids these days, especially during this transition into adulthood! I especially prayed for spiritual and physical protection over him! And even for his future wife and children!
When I got done, I went in and said, "We need to do this more often for each other!" I got to put on paper things that I don't get the chance to say to his face the little that I get to see him. You never know what tomorrow holds. Family is so important - and our relationships need constant attention!
I urge you the next time you see a loved one to bless them, encourage them, affirm them! We all need it! And it feels even better to give it! I think I benefited just as much as I hope he did from our letters.
We love you Walton!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Their Minds are Truly Sponges
Kids can learn ANYTHING in no time when their little! Olivia just learned the sweetest poem by Cecil Frances Alexander in just a few short days at school! It's called "All Things Bright and Beautiful". I'm sure you've heard it.
She actually didn't know I was filming her - if she had known, she wouldn't have said it. She thought I was just holding the camera! :-) Oh, and please ignore the other kids squealing and talking in the background! ;-)
If she can learn this so easily, imagine how much scripture I can cram into her little head. She knows several memory verses already and we're working on Psalm 23 but I have a feeling I could push her even harder!
Now, if I could just get Landon on board - he's not quite as enthusiastic as Olivia is about learning - but he can launch a ball across the yard effortlessly! Boys.....
She actually didn't know I was filming her - if she had known, she wouldn't have said it. She thought I was just holding the camera! :-) Oh, and please ignore the other kids squealing and talking in the background! ;-)
If she can learn this so easily, imagine how much scripture I can cram into her little head. She knows several memory verses already and we're working on Psalm 23 but I have a feeling I could push her even harder!
Now, if I could just get Landon on board - he's not quite as enthusiastic as Olivia is about learning - but he can launch a ball across the yard effortlessly! Boys.....
Monday, January 28, 2008
Technology Is So Cool!
Recently while visiting my church's homepage (Church of the Highlands) searching for an old message, I discovered that you could subscribe to Podcasts that were FREE and automatically downloaded into your itunes when there is a new one uploaded! Then, they automatically download into your ipod when you connect it to your computer.
You may ask why I think this is so cool. Ok, I have three little kids. There are some Sundays that you just don't make it. Whether it's because of sickness or you just couldn't "get it together" that day, who knows. But it's harder to have a 100% church attendance when you have small children. (Not that that is what is going to get you into heaven but I enjoy our church very much!) Then you have the Wednesday night services that start at 7:00 P.M.!! I'm usually brushing teeth and putting kids to bed around that time! Not to mention getting in bed myself around 8:00! (I know, I know...I used to make fun of people who went to bed that early!)
We always said that once we moved (we live very close to church) we'd start going to Wednesday night services! I mean, they're the better services anyways. It's where the meat is! :-) Then after having Lillian, well, that just made it even harder!
But the worst part, was that I felt so guilty not going! I knew I could listen to them on my computer, but I don't have time to hold my ear up to my tiny speaker for 45 minutes trying to take in such awesome words!
So when I found the podcasts, I was THRILLED! My ipod goes everywhere with me! I love to listen in the car when I'm drivin' my babies all over this town! It's actually the best time for me to listen to cd's or even talk on the phone! I just put a dvd on for the kids and it's peace and quiet! :-) I also listen to my ipod while walking, or even while the kids play outside! I love having a "portable pastor!"
Anyway, if you have an ipod and want some awesome messages check out the website and subscribe to the podcasts. Our pastor is doing and INCREDIBLE series on the Holy Spirit right now. I highly recommend this series. He's even been asked to write a book on the topics he is currently speaking on!
One more thing, you don't have to have an ipod to listen to the messages online. They have many multimedia options! You can even watch the service if you'd like!
Oh, and we have the BEST, FUNNIEST pastor ever! He is definitely anointed!
You may ask why I think this is so cool. Ok, I have three little kids. There are some Sundays that you just don't make it. Whether it's because of sickness or you just couldn't "get it together" that day, who knows. But it's harder to have a 100% church attendance when you have small children. (Not that that is what is going to get you into heaven but I enjoy our church very much!) Then you have the Wednesday night services that start at 7:00 P.M.!! I'm usually brushing teeth and putting kids to bed around that time! Not to mention getting in bed myself around 8:00! (I know, I know...I used to make fun of people who went to bed that early!)
We always said that once we moved (we live very close to church) we'd start going to Wednesday night services! I mean, they're the better services anyways. It's where the meat is! :-) Then after having Lillian, well, that just made it even harder!
But the worst part, was that I felt so guilty not going! I knew I could listen to them on my computer, but I don't have time to hold my ear up to my tiny speaker for 45 minutes trying to take in such awesome words!
So when I found the podcasts, I was THRILLED! My ipod goes everywhere with me! I love to listen in the car when I'm drivin' my babies all over this town! It's actually the best time for me to listen to cd's or even talk on the phone! I just put a dvd on for the kids and it's peace and quiet! :-) I also listen to my ipod while walking, or even while the kids play outside! I love having a "portable pastor!"
Anyway, if you have an ipod and want some awesome messages check out the website and subscribe to the podcasts. Our pastor is doing and INCREDIBLE series on the Holy Spirit right now. I highly recommend this series. He's even been asked to write a book on the topics he is currently speaking on!
One more thing, you don't have to have an ipod to listen to the messages online. They have many multimedia options! You can even watch the service if you'd like!
Oh, and we have the BEST, FUNNIEST pastor ever! He is definitely anointed!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Our God is a "High Tech" God...get it...the song! HA!
Sorry for that horribly unfunny title...I just couldn't help myself. When I read it, I hear the music to "Our God is an Awesome God" in my head.
But I think our God has gone a little high tech these days! Let me share.
As you know if you've been reading my blog, Robert's car broke down a few weeks ago. All of the sudden, we're out of our comfort zone and only have ONE car. Ok, that's not too bad...it could be worse. But we prayed about the car and the whole situation. Well, someone gave us a car that we could use but it had to be back Saturday September 29. Total answer to prayer - God was with us! We hoped our car would be fixed by then. But you know mechanics. Everything has taken a little longer.
So we take the car back that was on loan. And Robert's car gets towed to the shop. Now what do we do. I cannot seem to piece together in my head how we are to go the next week with one car. I mean, I partake in carpool, I have to take teachers appreciation lunches this week, not to mention the tons of other errand I run during the week. Not only that but Robert's work is like, I don't know, 25-30 miles away. And yes, you bet, he does it ALL in the city's worst rush hour traffic!! So I couldn't even figure out a mock schedule for us if I do have to take him to work.
But, we weren't worried. We know God has us in his hands. But still...we were really unsure.
So I blogged about it. It's weird, because I write all kinds of crazy things and I have NO idea who reads it. Which I kinda like, but it's still weird to not know who's reading about your life.
Sunday morning, around 7:30 or so, I'm awake before everyone as usual drinking my coffee. Preparing myself for the chaos a Sunday morning brings our household. It's the calm before the storm. And the phone rings. Who is calling? We don't get too many phone calls on a Sunday morning. I answer it and it's my Uncle. He says, "You Aunt read your blog...do you need a car?? I have 2 sitting here and you're welcome to use one!!" My jaw DROPPED!!!!! I just said, "Yes, this is an answer to prayer!" They dropped it off after church at our house for us!
Read my blog?? Crazy how God is working these days!? Then I find out later that my mom had sent an email to some friends about this situation just a few days ago!
WOW, so God's into email and blogging! What a cool, hip God we have. He has truly provided for us during this trying time. He has been by our side this whole time and never left us!
Our God is an Awesome God!!
But I think our God has gone a little high tech these days! Let me share.
As you know if you've been reading my blog, Robert's car broke down a few weeks ago. All of the sudden, we're out of our comfort zone and only have ONE car. Ok, that's not too bad...it could be worse. But we prayed about the car and the whole situation. Well, someone gave us a car that we could use but it had to be back Saturday September 29. Total answer to prayer - God was with us! We hoped our car would be fixed by then. But you know mechanics. Everything has taken a little longer.
So we take the car back that was on loan. And Robert's car gets towed to the shop. Now what do we do. I cannot seem to piece together in my head how we are to go the next week with one car. I mean, I partake in carpool, I have to take teachers appreciation lunches this week, not to mention the tons of other errand I run during the week. Not only that but Robert's work is like, I don't know, 25-30 miles away. And yes, you bet, he does it ALL in the city's worst rush hour traffic!! So I couldn't even figure out a mock schedule for us if I do have to take him to work.
But, we weren't worried. We know God has us in his hands. But still...we were really unsure.
So I blogged about it. It's weird, because I write all kinds of crazy things and I have NO idea who reads it. Which I kinda like, but it's still weird to not know who's reading about your life.
Sunday morning, around 7:30 or so, I'm awake before everyone as usual drinking my coffee. Preparing myself for the chaos a Sunday morning brings our household. It's the calm before the storm. And the phone rings. Who is calling? We don't get too many phone calls on a Sunday morning. I answer it and it's my Uncle. He says, "You Aunt read your blog...do you need a car?? I have 2 sitting here and you're welcome to use one!!" My jaw DROPPED!!!!! I just said, "Yes, this is an answer to prayer!" They dropped it off after church at our house for us!
Read my blog?? Crazy how God is working these days!? Then I find out later that my mom had sent an email to some friends about this situation just a few days ago!
please pray for robert and lindsay, roberts car broke down a few weeks ago..so he borrowed a friends car and had to return it today. he bought a new engine and it should be installed next week. so hard to watch them struggle..but what a chance for them to trust their Heavenly Father. i want to fix it for them, and know it's not the thing to do. hard..harder than you think. pray their faith to grow,taste and see God is good, Ps 50:15 -- "And call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify Me." they will know Him as their provider.ps 23:1
WOW, so God's into email and blogging! What a cool, hip God we have. He has truly provided for us during this trying time. He has been by our side this whole time and never left us!
Our God is an Awesome God!!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Peace in chaos!
Well, it's been a quiet and yet trying week! We are finally getting into the swing of things with Olivia's school schedule. I'm also trying to hit the gym at LEAST 4 times a week for an hour! ::Off on a rant now:: I tell you, after 3 kids, your body just isn't the same. I'm not complaining, don't get me wrong. It could be worse. But after I had Landon, I worked SO HARD to get into shape! I could actually say I was happy with my entire body! I was in the best shape I've EVER been! That's pretty big! And it went completely out the door with Lillian. I also worked out my entire pregnancy. I don't feel like I have unrealistic expectations - I just want to get back into my Citizens of Humanity jeans that I paid some $$ for! You know what I mean?? At least they button. But like I said, I'm not complaining ( :-) ) and I am still 100% nursing. And she's only 11 weeks old. Gosh, as I'm typing this I'm realizing it isn't too bad. But pregnancy just does such a number on your body!
Anyway, off of that now! Robert's car broke down on I459 at 9:00 PM with Landon IN THE CAR!!! WHAT??? Poor thing is still talking about all the smoke coming out of the car! I'm not sure what is going to happen. We're definitely not in the position to buy a new car! It feels like we've been hit with so much financially this summer! But Robert (what would I do without him!) said, "Well, we can get really mad at the whole situation, or we can realize that God let this happen for a reason!" WOW, talk about faith!
This is a great opportunity to put our trust in God to provide for us! Hasn't He always??? ::yes:: :-) It's also been a good, tangible opportunity to teach the kids about God and how he works! We're getting their "child like faith" involved in the prayers! So, we'll see. I'm just glad that I'm "under" Robert - and that he's under God! Submission isn't that bad - I'm MORE than happy to let Robert make these tough decisions! I know that he and God will take care of us and that they have our best interests in mind!
What peace!! Huh?!
On a totally different note - Landon found my pinking shears today! (they cut a zig zag shape on whatever you cut!) My sewing station is in our dining room and the kids hardly ever make their way in there. It's just a room that is rarely used or walked through.
Well, he managed to use them - ON MY CURTAINS!!! It's my fault, I left them out!
Thank goodness I can sew and "fix" it for a while! This is why I don't buy nice furniture or fixings! One day I'll have my dream house! Right now, I'm doing damage control!!
Anyway, off of that now! Robert's car broke down on I459 at 9:00 PM with Landon IN THE CAR!!! WHAT??? Poor thing is still talking about all the smoke coming out of the car! I'm not sure what is going to happen. We're definitely not in the position to buy a new car! It feels like we've been hit with so much financially this summer! But Robert (what would I do without him!) said, "Well, we can get really mad at the whole situation, or we can realize that God let this happen for a reason!" WOW, talk about faith!
This is a great opportunity to put our trust in God to provide for us! Hasn't He always??? ::yes:: :-) It's also been a good, tangible opportunity to teach the kids about God and how he works! We're getting their "child like faith" involved in the prayers! So, we'll see. I'm just glad that I'm "under" Robert - and that he's under God! Submission isn't that bad - I'm MORE than happy to let Robert make these tough decisions! I know that he and God will take care of us and that they have our best interests in mind!
What peace!! Huh?!
On a totally different note - Landon found my pinking shears today! (they cut a zig zag shape on whatever you cut!) My sewing station is in our dining room and the kids hardly ever make their way in there. It's just a room that is rarely used or walked through.
Well, he managed to use them - ON MY CURTAINS!!! It's my fault, I left them out!
Thank goodness I can sew and "fix" it for a while! This is why I don't buy nice furniture or fixings! One day I'll have my dream house! Right now, I'm doing damage control!!
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