Take time to enjoy God's blessings and the relationships you share

at 03/16/10 9:44AM
Life is a vapor that vanishes away. Live each day with this in mind.

  • 7laughinghardmans
    Thinking that very same thought.
    by 7laughinghardmans at 03/16/10 10:54AM
  • aleta
    Words to live by.
    by aleta at 03/16/10 11:24AM
  • stranger_yet
    Good thoughts.
    by stranger_yet at 03/16/10 11:30AM
  • marmee
    Amen.
    by marmee at 03/16/10 11:56AM
  • joes_wife
    Thank you. Important words for Mom's to remember each day!
    by joes_wife at 03/16/10 10:04PM
  • PeterDiaz
    Amen
    by PeterDiaz at 03/17/10 10:28AM

February

at 02/04/10 6:49PM
makes me shiver..

Bracing for a big snow storm:) Hoping to have some fun times, plus get some good stuff done: ) Is anyone else like this. I seem to get more done when I am under strict time pressure. Give me a day off, and I seem to spin my wheels. Don't like that about myself.

Feeling content, busy, determined, hopeful, excited, weary,...and that's just for starters. Emotions are all in a jumble for no apparent reason. Go figure.
  • aleta
    I don't know about others, but that describes me to a T. Right now, Gene has gone to the prison for the study and I'm trying to allow that to pressure me to get many things done. We women are a bundle of adjectives, aren't we!
    by aleta at 02/04/10 7:06PM
  • marmee
    for me it's spelled m-e-n-o-p-a-u-s-e ... feel it all the time these days! :)
    by marmee at 02/04/10 8:31PM
  • lromanic
    Sounds like we might have a teacher for our next ladies' class :)

    I'm looking forward to the snow. A bunch of busy-ness just calmed down because of cancelled plans, so I'll look forward to getting some stuff done, too!
    by lromanic at 02/05/10 8:10AM
  • video_nana
    I may do the dreaded income tax preparation to take to the accountant, but what I really want to do is a jigsaw puzzle!! :)
    by video_nana at 02/05/10 11:34AM
  • joes_wife
    You sound just like me (minus the snow storm :) Had a day off yesterday and didn't get much done :( Content, but also emotional. Life is just that way sometimes.
    by joes_wife at 02/06/10 8:22AM
  • matermagistra
    What game are your kids playing in the picture?
    by matermagistra at 02/07/10 5:19PM
  • enyek
    ^ looks like Risk.
    by enyek at 02/09/10 7:40PM
  • mamalady
    Risk is correct. I was playing, too, but I am not in the pic. It is a fun, but long game: )
    by mamalady at 02/11/10 7:28AM

A new year

at 12/27/09 7:27PM
It's that time again. A time to think of what we need to better about in the coming year. I have been reading The Power of Less by Leo Babauta. It is about simplifying our lives so that we are more efficient and get more of the things done that are really important to us. Many of his examples are from the workplace, but he also applies them to the home. It would be pretty simple (in theory) to apply it anywhere. The following through is the key.

Husband also preached about a similar topic. He gave some very practical ways for us to evaluate how we are doing in our lives in our walk with God. We even had a handout for homework: ) My kind of deal! Thanks for the lesson, Scott.

I am working on my list of resolutions, but not only a list. I am listing ways to accomplish those goals. Happy new year to all: )
  • sallyanne
    Happy new year : )
    by sallyanne at 12/28/09 8:30PM
  • enyek
    Happy New Year!
    by enyek at 01/01/10 11:06AM
  • weekendsongservice
    sounds like a neat book.
    by weekendsongservice at 01/05/10 8:18AM
  • laurar209
    Like the resolutions approach. And I like the picture... we'll need to have you all over to play Settlers of Catan (game a lot like Risk only I'm far better at staying alive in SoC ;).
    by laurar209 at 01/08/10 11:01AM

College kids arriving home safely

at 12/19/09 9:54AM
So many kids have been on the road this week. I am thankful for the safe arrival of Kyle in Texas, Adam, Alyssa, and Kathleen in PA. They've all been on my mind on and off for the last couple of days. I know others are still on the road. Praying for safety for all of them.

Adam's group had to drive 9 hours through the snow, and rain before that. We are getting multiple inches of snow. It is beautiful! Not so fun to drive in while it is still falling though.

Do you have snow?
  • aleta
    So glad the kids are home safely. Those trips grow-em' up! It puts such dreaded things as final exams in perspective. Enjoy the holidays!
    by aleta at 12/19/09 10:30AM
  • stranger_yet
    *thumbs up*
    by stranger_yet at 12/19/09 11:30AM
  • aimeepickup
    I would LOVE to have snow! It's in the 60's here in Florida. My daughter is in the air right now from North Carolina and she left snow and ice behind. Have a wonderful Christmas!
    by aimeepickup at 12/19/09 1:17PM
  • raifhaus
    Ohhh what a memorable drive. Hope they will still want to play in it today!!
    by raifhaus at 12/19/09 1:29PM
  • marmee
    We do. It snowed a little bit today. More expected soon, I believe.
    by marmee at 12/19/09 6:15PM
  • jaydon
    We are expecting it later tonight - we are anxiously awaiting it.
    by jaydon at 12/19/09 7:39PM
  • chooselove
    teensy flurries tonight. melts as soon as it touches anything.
    by chooselove at 12/19/09 7:48PM
  • motherofall
    NO.
    by motherofall at 12/19/09 10:19PM
  • snickers63
    Lots of clear precip. But no white precip. So those of you up there are going to have to share pics with those of us in the cold and wet, but not snowy, south.
    by snickers63 at 12/19/09 11:18PM
  • sallyanne
    No snow here. We got some a few weeks ago--a real treat in AL as you well know.
    Have a lovely holiday with your family!
    by sallyanne at 12/20/09 8:59AM
  • paradise_ray
    yep! The soapy kind that comes out of mailboxes in Florida... :)
    by paradise_ray at 12/25/09 9:21AM

Another lovely daughter's birthday: )

at 12/06/09 11:50PM *
It is hard to express how blessed I feel to have my lovely children, walking in truth. Each one has his/her own talents and strengths. No two are alike.

My girl, Brianne, is my encourager, my helper, a lovely gem. She possesses so many talents that will suit her in her future walks. I thank God for her and the wonderful young lady she has become. She turns 17 on the 7th. Hard to believe she has come to this age. I remember being 17 when I first went to FC. Can she already be the age I was? My darling smiley baby that has endeared so many along the way?

She is a junior this year, so I am glad to at least have her here for a while longer. When she does go one day, she will be missed, but I have full confidence she will be equipped to face the future.

I love you, my dear: )

  • jerzgirl
    Happy birthday to her and to YOU. As a mother, I think birthdays are partly for "us" and our memories.
    by jerzgirl at 12/07/09 8:01AM
  • aleta
    Happy Birthday, Brianne!
    by aleta at 12/07/09 9:07AM
  • snickers63
    Happy Birthday Brianne!
    by snickers63 at 12/07/09 9:25AM
  • lromanic
    Wow, that made me a little bit weepy!
    by lromanic at 12/07/09 11:14AM
  • missy_my
    Nice profile picture! :)
    by missy_my at 12/07/09 9:40PM
  • mr_and_mrs_berry
    And they (as well as we) rise up and called you blessed. Dear Bertina - we love you and your children.
    by mr_and_mrs_berry at 12/09/09 3:33PM
  • autumn_rain
    :) I love you!
    by autumn_rain at 12/09/09 10:44PM