tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78637652425023675392024-03-21T15:45:05.295-04:00Our Lovely HavenBridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-68884873535696979142012-03-27T09:52:00.000-04:002012-03-27T10:02:36.902-04:00Don't Copy the behavior of the world...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';"><i><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">I recently bought a new devotional study that a
good friend recommended. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-365-Journaling-Devotional/dp/1404187855/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332855231&sr=1-1">Jesus Calling</a> (Thanks Jenna) It has the
perfect words for me to read over my coffee each morning. It doesn’t take long, but it’s always
the right words for me on that day!
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">Today is no different….one of the verses
above. It kind of relates to the
Proverbs 31 woman things I have been reading. You read that and think, “How can I ever measure up to
her?” This was written about one
woman, not many. We don’t have to
measure up to each and every one of those standards though. Unless our pursuit is for Him, then we
can’t accomplish anything and still honor him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">Am I living for God or living from Him. I can try
to each of those things mentioned on my own willpower but it wouldn’t be unto
God and that defeats the purpose. Keep
in mind that Proverbs 31 is an acrostic poem; from verse 10, each line begins
with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. <a href="http://www.bible-researcher.com/acrostics.html">http://www.bible-researcher.com/acrostics.html</a> (it is said that a mother wrote this
for her son, her desire for him). It is not a set of rules to follow. Not everything written in the Bible
should be literally, certainly in the books of wisdom. It’s more of a learn by example. Our focus should be on God and making
our relationship with Him intentional and real. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">With that I take a breathe of fresh air and know
that God is in control and I just need to rely on Him and ask Him to help guide
me by putting other Godly woman in my life, so we compliment each other. I can learn so much from her
wisdom. (Thanks to those woman) ;)
We all have some of those qualities in us, who cares if it’s not all of
them. We are not perfect, only God
is! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">So, in Top Ten Tuesday fashion…We are all more
precious than rubies, unique and created for our husband!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;"><u>Top Ten things I can do try and be like the Proverbs 31
woman:</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">Franklin can trust me to love him always! (even
when we get on each other’s nerves)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">I will be a hard worker and strive to do my best.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">I like to help others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">I don’t fear the fierce season changes here in Florida, haha! I can buy my family warm clothes. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';"> (Easy)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">I can laugh without fearing the future, b/c I know it’s in God’s
hands. He knows all, and we just need to do the best we can while we have the
time here.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">My husband does praise me all the time, even
though I brush it off. I need to
stop that and learn to say “thank you Honey!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">7.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">I do fear the Lord, a respectful fear, not a judgmental
fear. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">By a witness to those around me and share Jesus<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">9.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain';">Give everything up to Jesus and follow Him, give it my all! (something
I work on daily)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">10. Be still and be in God's words, renewing my mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: large;">Lord, I will
strive not to put idols before God, such as money, clothes, homes, etc. I will be content knowing that God is
in control and I will desire him, knowing he will keep me grounded from the
idols of the world. Thank you for telling us we can’t be perfect, there is only
one perfect one and that’s you.
Help me not to become lazy and conform to the “normal” of the
world. I don’t want to just fit
in, make my attention unto you. Show me what you want from me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: 16pt;">It seemed to go especially long for me, haha! I
just couldn't gear up to write anything...sometimes that happens. The
school is almost over and we are oh so glad. Can't wait for the
summer!!!! Sleeping in and just having fun, Spring Break was a teaser of
what's to come! We had a great Spring Break for sure though! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: 16pt;">-We finally got the approval needed to host an
exchange student next year. We got to "meet" and skype with
her. She seems super sweet and outgoing. Her name is Anne and she's from
Norway. We will be hosting her for the 2012-13 school year. She
will be a senior at our local high school, the same one Franklin and I attended
just a short time ago! Go Bulldogs!!!!!! We can't wait for her to
come and learn more about her culture, customs and traditions and teach her
about ours! I will have to up the celebrations this year, haha!!</span></div>
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and his family! It went by much too fast. They drove in from Texas
and we surprised the girls by not telling them that they were coming. When
we pulled up to Mom and Dad's that afternoon, Evelyn took off running and just
hugged her cousin Gracie Lou, who she just talks about and misses everyday! (Her
name is Grace, but I call her Gracie Lou). Her brother Sam and Vera got
along swimmingly too!! The had to establish dominance first, being 6mos.
apart but they had fun!!! (Vera won, she's a little bigger-what did you
expect?!) Molly is the littlest little peanut, so cute-but wanted nothing
to do with me until it was time to leave. She is so stinkin' cute!!!! We
had fun with them for sure though. We got to go fishing with Uncle
Michael and Daddy out at Lake Okeechobee, visit Magic Kingdom and Animal
Kingdom with Gracie Lou, and just hang out at Grandma and Grandpa's pool
swimming. (too cold for me though) Jeannette made Karen her b-day cake to
celebrate Karen Day and it was so yummy!!!! We even got to have an adult
only dinner out, which was pretty good too!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> They all love playing in the woods at Grandma and Grandpa's, using their imaginations</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Is Sam not the eptimoy of all boy cuteness...I may be biased, but he just the cutest little guy!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'A Year Without Rain'; font-size: 16pt;">-In our lives...so much going on that is time
consuming! We got our approval for Ag Life at the end of January and have
been in full swing since then. We've been ordering t-shirts, hats,
koozies, making stickers and such. We are preparing for a late April
meeting in Tennessee to provide our ideas to a company and see if they would be
interested in setting up a display in their store. It's been a ton of
work, but I have 3 designs done for now. We are trying to work on making
a website it also to do online sales. For those of you that don't
understand, it's a way for you to be proud of your "Ag"riculture
Lifestyle. I came up with a motto too, Sun Up to Sun Down. It's
Everything we do! Here are some of my designs: (just a small tasting of 3 designs)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 18pt;">I am going to follow along with the Podcast
from here <a href="http://www.24-7prayer.com/podcasts/category/spaces">24-7 Prayer</a> for this Lenten season. They are
journeying through the book of John. It is motivational for me and moves me in
a way to think and put things into perspective! You do what’s right for you!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 18pt;">From John 1:14 of the Message<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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God to live in my boring, ordinary life with my family and me. He became flesh like me to live in
this world. I pray that your word
becomes flesh in me today. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lent: </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lent is the span of time in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_year"><span style="color: black;">church calendar</span></a> that starts with Ash
Wednesday and ends with Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday commemorates the beginning
of <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204:1-11"><span style="color: black;">Jesus’ 40-day fasting and temptation
in the desert</span></a>, and Easter Sunday commemorates <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016:1-8"><span style="color: black;">Jesus’ resurrection from the grave</span></a>
after his crucifixion.</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all about it here: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2012/02/what-is-lent/">Bible Gateway blog</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Also a great way to relate it to kids: <a href="http://whatsinthebible.com/2012/02/22/what-is-lent/">http://whatsinthebible.com/2012/02/22/what-is-lent/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Growing up Catholic my family practiced
Lent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would each pick something
to give up for those forty days and we were also not allowed to eat meat on
Friday’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can remember giving up
sweets, chocolate, my brother’s chips or sausage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My parents always picked something too…I remember one year
my Mom giving up coffee, I could never!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I just developed the taste for it after 32 years, not giving it up just
yet!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LOL!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">After we got married we started going to the
Baptist church my husband had attended a good portion of his youth years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They didn’t/don’t do Lent like I was accustomed
to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember for a long while
thinking I don’t have to do it anymore, sorry you guys are giving stuff
up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a naïve concept on my
part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t matter what if
you are Catholic or not, all Christians can benefit from it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">So, for the last few years I’ve picked
something to give up…never really going much further than that, not until the
last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I know i</span>t is so much
more than just giving something up for those forty days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should be something you invest in
and get something out of, growth in your walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are given this time as a special
opportunity to grow in our relationship with God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I encourage you to spend the next 40 days
preparing your heart to receive with thanks the gift that Jesus gave by dying
on the cross for our sins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I came across this podcast, offering a daily
cast to go through the next 40 days…if you are into that kind of thing!! They
are from England, but it’s pretty good!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">So in addition to giving up chocolate candy
this Lent, I am also going to make a commitment to exercise, P90X, at least 4
days a week and stick to Weight Watchers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, I will be in God’s word daily to stop and breathe, reflect and re-orientate
around Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lord, I ask that you can work in my heart
over these next 40 days to speak up for your truths to people in darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give me the courage, I know that God
gives my life light and I want to spread it around to people in the dark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">This is a tough one for me…I am TRYING to do it
better and each summer it gets a little better to handle, even though I don’t
like it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">Back-story for those of you that don’t know (which
may be many of you…) Each summer my husband and brother-in-law travel to
McLean, Illinois for a corn and soybean run. It typically lasts anywhere from 4-6 weeks, favoring the
longer. The first year I was in
tears, had so much anxiety about preparing for his leave. (I give the utmost love to the women
who have to live months with their spouse overseas, my brother’s family being
one of those- Love you Michael and Jeannette!!) Anyway, I was not reading a whole lot in the Bible, busy
with a 3.5mos. old baby, 2yr., 4yr. and 5.5yr. old. Needless to say, I was consuming myself with our youngest
baby and little girls. I didn’t
know how I was going to manage without him here everyday. I had my family nearby, but still not
the same. When he left I think I
cried almost every night, even nights when I was talking to him. I know I was making it even harder on
him. It was wearing us both
out. I needed to see him and found
tickets out to visit him reasonably priced. I took our youngest and dropped the other 3 with my BELOVED
mother-in-law. She’s an amazing
woman!!! It was so nice to have
his arms hugging me. After that 4-day
trip I felt better and eagerly waited for his return home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">OK, not sure I made a lot of sense there, but to
catch up you, he’s been going out there since 2008, so this summer will the 5<sup>th</sup>
year. It doesn’t get any easier
and I still get panic stricken as the days dance nearer every time, but I have
learned to dive into God’s word and let him work in me. I find that if I turn it all over to
him and just pray everyday for safety for them and comfort for us we will get
through it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">I want my husband to be able to go on this summer
job and have full confidence in me as his wife. I want him to know that I will be solid emotionally and
spiritually so he can rest on my support in his long hours of the summer. I want him to trust me with the money
and that I spend it wisely. (Screwed up real bad with that one-year and never
doing it again!! So not worth jeopardizing
marriage over it)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">I want him to know that I will do my very best at
training our daughters wisely. I
want to know that I will run an orderly home. I will keep his reputation in tact and not speak poorly of
him. I want him to be 100% sure of
my love for him and no other man, no emotional connections made with other men. I want him to know that under pressure
I can keep my emotions in check, self-control! Most of all, I want him to know that when urgent situations
come up that I can make a wise decision, or at least who to call for help. We have an amazing church family and I
know everyone would be willing to help me out, as long as I ask! (key word
there, ask!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">I am by no means perfect, hence for my need for God
in my life. I don’t always make
the best decisions, but I want to be more like the Proverb 31 woman, a woman
whose hubby can truly trust me. I
will continue every day to make a conscious effort to gain these qualities, it
may take many, many years and I will never be 100% perfect, only God can do
that, but I can strive for it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-small;">Lord, I come to you knowing my flaws and I asking you to help me commit
to being a better wife for my husband.
I long to be a wife that my husband can trust in each dynamic of our
lives together. Without your help
and words I am nothing, but with your help and guidance I can do great
things. Please God, help me make
the right decisions when it comes to our daughters, our home, money, be
faithful to only him, keeping my emotions in check and give me the strength to
make the right choices always. I
know I have people in my life willing to help out when needed and that I need
to use my “big girl” words and ask for the help. In your name I pray…<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Over the next little while I want to share some thoughts to think about when reading Proverbs 31. <i><b>I am by means no expert,</b> </i>nor would I ever lead a Bible Study about this or get up and talk about it in front an audience...typing it out is way easier for me and I can get all my thoughts out with feeling embarrassed and judge, (yes another struggle of mine). I need God everyday because of all these insecurities and inadequacies. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I am part a group that meets at our church 2 times a month, called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom2Mom-at-Covenant-Fellowship-FL/115975001845716">Mom2Mom</a>. It's a great way to get out of the house and socialize and learn with other Mom's. I always look forward to going, eager to learn what God wants to show me. Yesterday was no different! I was especially excited because we were having a guest speaker, Jill Feck. She has an amazing heart for God and is full of wisdom to share, she homeschools her 4 children, and leads Bible Studies for women and married couples. She is virtuous woman, indeed!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Yesterday Jill talked about how we are to make God our constant in our lives, and one of those ways is by "submitting" to our husbands. She shared how we can make our marriages better and how to make those changes in being a Proverbs 31 woman. She had a great breakdown about what those verses mean today. (I need to get them and I will share them with you.) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">In the meantime, I am going to share some things that I got out of it, How to Treasure your Husband by keeping God our Constant. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Well! Where do we even start. I often think, am I that to my hubby? Don't I want to be that treasure to him, YES! Here are some things that I should NOT do:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i><span style="position: static;"> </span><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/goal">goa</a>l <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">as </span><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">another,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">who</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">tries</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">to</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">equal</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">outdo</span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">another; </span>competitor.</i></span><br />
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<span id="hotword" style="position: static;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;"> 2. a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">person</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">thing</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: pointer; position: static;">that</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">is</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">in</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">position</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">to</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">dispute</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="position: static;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="position: static;">another's</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default; position: static;">superiority:</span> </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="position: static;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i> <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rival">Dictionary.com</a></i></span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Charge everything just because I want it or it's on sale. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">(learned this lesson-not doing it again)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I should not be greedy or selfish</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">he doesn't want to hear me gossip and I shouldn't be doing it with others either.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I should not spend my day in leisure, while he's out working for our family. (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">examples: shopping just because, emailing, unless with purpose, web browsing, late movies and sleeping in- I am convicted)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I should not disrespect or criticize him. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">letting outer beauty over-rule inner beauty, such as worrying about weight.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">WOW, feeling so convicted...no day like today to start praying and asking God for the strength to change me.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i> Lord, I am guilty of so many of those things. Please guide me in making the conscious decisions to take a step back and re-evaluate the way I speak to and of my husband. Guide me in my devotional time and make it meaningful and apply it to my life. I want to be in your word everyday and focus on those things for my family. In your name I pray. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let me first by saying I feel that I have a
blessed life. I have a wonderful
husband, who I love and respect.
He’s an awesome Daddy for our 4 girls. I have 4 amazing daughters, each so precious and treasured
beyond belief. (Yes, though I like
breaks once in a while) I have all
the things needed to survive, plus more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now, maybe I am the only one…but I sometimes
I find myself comparing myself to others.
This is not a good thing either.
I feel like if I “just” had that or just had “this”, it would be make my
life complete. I know that’s not
the case, but I still compare myself to others. I know the Bible says that God does not approve of this and
he wants our standard of measure to be the Bible, nothing or nobody else. Yet, I find myself doing it from time
to time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I know when we compare ourselves to others
that it can steal our contentment.
Here are some areas that I compare myself to…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Comparing me to my gal pals</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I know its not comparing apples to apples,
but I still find myself doing it.
I have friends that are thinner than me and I think if I was just their
size, I would be happier. Or friends that have property that I dream of. If I just had that life would be
complete. I would LOVE to live on
5 acres with a few animals and a smaller home. (Less cleaning) I would love to be so comfortable with
speaking in public, like they are.
You know who those people are in your lives, they appear that they have
it all together and everything is perfect…but they have their “quirks”
too. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you compare yourself to your Mama?</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Well my Mom keeps a perfectly neat and tidy
house. I remember growing up and
hating Saturday, cleaning day. It
had to be done perfectly to her standards, that’s what I thought. (I always
wanted to be outside) Did you ever
have to clean before guests came, but wondered why b/c it was already clean, I
did! I love my Mom, she’s the best
and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Her cleaning drills, I did not love! (Sorry Mom) I don’t remember though if it was always perfect
when we were little. If I had to
guess I’d say there may have been crumbs on the floor, dishes in the sink,
laundry needing to be folded or dusting that needed to be done. I feel like I have to try and get
everything done before she comes, b/c I don’t want her to judge my messy
house. WHY?? I remember when I was older my Mom
keeping a tidy home…so maybe when my girls are older and help out a lot more I
will have that too! Wishful
thinking…I still want a house cleaner once a month to deep clean! (A girl can dream right?) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tit for tat with hubby</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Especially when the girls were younger, I would say things
like “I was up all night with her, while you SLEPT!” These days it doesn’t go that way anymore…they all mostly
sleep all night. I know it’s not a
good idea to keep track of who does more…not for anyone. Who cares who takes out the trash or
mows the lawn or cleans the toilets?
We are a team and we work together. Remember that saying, “there’s no I in team”. My hubby busts his butt outside the
home, so I do as much as I can here to keep a nice home. It’s really not worth arguing about who
does more or comparing the things your hubby may or may not do with girlfriends
either. Remember the vows you took
the day you married him and all the love you felt! Rekindle it if need be! On a side note, my hubby and I are
all good!!! (This was a struggle earlier in our marriage though) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So I need to remind myself before going down
the comparison road, I need do I want to choose the road to pride or the road
to intimidation. The Bible
says pride comes before destruction. </span><i><span style="color: #31849b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“</span></span></i></span><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pride goes before
destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.”</span></span></i><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> (Proverbs 16:18)</span></span></i><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
If I refuse to obey him and stay out of pride, then God will no longer be able
to honor me, he will allow me to make a public fool out of myself. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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If I choose the road of intimidation then I am falling victim to the sin of
intimidation, which is rooted in fear.
The spirit of fear is something that comes from Satan. God equips us with power, love, and
Jesus. </span><i><span style="color: #31849b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“</span></span></i></span><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of
power, love, and self-discipline.”</span></span></i><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> (2 Timothy1: 7)<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">By comparing myself to others I am missing
out and falling into the traps of Satan.
I am never going to be able to compare myself and say, “Well looky her,
we are the same…by golly!” I know that can’t happen. Comparing only leads to pride or intimidation, which when I
do find myself in that, it’s usually intimidation. </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am going to try very hard to stop doing
this, and remind myself that God has forbidden those choice b/c he loves me and
doesn’t want me to be crushed by either choice. God made me for a specific purpose and has a plain all laid
out just for me. WOW! It gives me goose bumps just thinking
about it. I will have to remind
myself daily to have faith and never doubt it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I need to focus on the job God has laid out
for me to do here and do it with 110% as unto Jesus. </span><i><span style="color: #31849b;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“</span></span></i></span><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And whatever you do or say, do it
as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the
Father.</span></span></i><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
</span></span></i><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were
working for the Lord rather than for people.</span></span></i><i><span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> (Col. 3:17, 23) </span></span></i><span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I need to be able to be comfortable
talking out loud in public and talking about salvation in Christ. That doesn’t mean being in someone’s
face all the time, just ask God to give me those opportunities to speak to them
and give me the right words to say without getting nervous and scared about
people judging what I say. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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blocks the spout where God’s help comes out. You simply cannot do what He’s
called you to do without His help. So pull the plug on comparison and throw it
in the trash where it belongs. That will allow </span><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the power of God</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">How awesome is our God..</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'American Typewriter';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Love this part...I am going to start trying to set clock 2 min. earlier each morning, because I hate waking up before 7am! Hate it, hate it, hate it!!! Love the weight loss goal too!!</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">I am going to use my sister and my BFF as my accountability people. (and whoever wants to check in with me would be helpful as well)</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">So, my big goals for the year are:</span></i></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">lose 30lbs. once and for all, 5lbs. a month is a good target</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">be more encouraging, not discouraging</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">get our trademark going, Ag Life, stickers, hats, shirts</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">make and perfect at least 6 kinds of soap for etsy.com sales</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">clean out kitchen and simplify it</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">run 1/2 marathon November in St. Petersburg at my lowest weight in a long time</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">make a calendar for print with Judy for 2013. (we can do this)</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">make 2 new healthy dishes a month to add to our favorites list</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">be more in His word everyday</span></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">16x40 pool or 5 acres! (I know for fetched, but worth trying for)</span></i></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">"Failure is Impossible"</span></b></i></span></div>
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"1. Kaizen—baby steps, baby.</h3>
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As I mention in project 47 of <a href="http://52bites.com/" style="color: #269eab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">One Bite</em></a>, <em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">kaizen</em> is a Japanese word that means very small, continuous change. It’s little drips of water that fill a bucket over a long period of time, not a firehose in a few minutes.</div>
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What does it have to do with reaching goals? It’s easiest to see kaizen in action with the goal to wake up earlier:</div>
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First, set your alarm for one hour earlier tomorrow morning, and see how you feel. Not so great, perhaps.</div>
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Now, set your alarm for two minutes earlier, and see how you feel. Probably exactly the same as your normal morning. Now set it two minutes earlier the next day—you’re now waking up four minutes earlier than usual. I’d wager you’re doing fine.</div>
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Rinse and repeat for a solid month—in 30 days, you’re waking up an hour earlier, and it probably wasn’t terribly painful. That’s kaizen.</div>
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<strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">You can apply the kaizen approach to anything</strong>—start with a one-item morning routine and do that for a week. Then add two. Then three. In five weeks, you’ve got a lovely little routine of five things every morning. Nice.</div>
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Want to lose a lot of weight? Don’t aim for 100 pounds in 365 days. Go for five pounds in 30 days."</div>
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<br /></div>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-69173704831392319342012-01-06T16:08:00.000-05:002012-01-06T16:08:37.510-05:00Reflections of 2011<br />
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<strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">I came across this post on Simple Mom and thought it was worthy of sharing. These are really thought provoking questions and took me all week to answer, granted I had little snippets of time to do a few here or there...</strong></div>
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<strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Below are 20 questions I found to use as a springboard to reflect on the past 365 days.</strong> Use these Reflection Questions however you see fit. Feel free to think over these throughout your day. But if you’d like to be a bit more intentional with them, every year I provide a free PDF download over on Simple Mom — <a href="http://simplemom.net/new-years-eve-reflection-questions-2010/" style="color: #269eab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="blank">head over there to download the document</a>.</div>
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Want to answer these questions solo? Grab a cup of coffee and a pen, and use the space provided on the first three pages of the free download. Want to chat over the answers with your spouse or with friends? Use the last page to cut each question into squares, and then toss them in a hat to draw, one at a time.</div>
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<strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Then tomorrow, <a href="http://simplemom.net/" style="color: #269eab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="blank">head over to Simple Mom</a> for another round of questions.</strong> This time, you’ll look ahead at 2011. What are your plans? Your hopes? What would you like to happen for you<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />personally, for your children, for your family? Be intentional, and jot down some ideas so that you can create a workable plan.</div>
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20 Questions for a New Year’s Eve Reflection</h3>
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1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Really!! Probably going on my 1st mission trip with our church to Eleuthera, Bahamas.</i></span></div>
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2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Deciding to pull Evelyn out of school and homeschool her. </i></span></div>
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3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Weird, but my loving hubby getting me a coffee pot, Kreuig, for Christmas. He always gives me such a hard time about drinking coffee that I would of never thought in a million years he would get me one!!! (told you it was weird)</i></span></div>
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4. What was an unexpected obstacle?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>not sure, still thinking about this one...</i></span></div>
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5. Pick three words to describe 2011.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Fast, Joyful, Learning</i></span></div>
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6. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe your 2010 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think your spouse sees you).</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Interesting, educational, family</i></span></div>
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7. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe their 2011 (again, without asking).</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>work, family, over</i></span></div>
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8. What were the best books you read this year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Bible (always a good one), too many others to list...plus, I pass them one, so I don't still have them. </i></span></div>
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9. With whom were your most valuable relationships?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>many to treasure, but my hubby is always my MOST valuable, my best friend Kerry, my sister Karen-love her to pieces, even when moody;) <3 ya! My Mom-biggest supporter and inspiring to me, and my mentor Judy S.- so glad we were matched up!</i></span></div>
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10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>losing weight, but still have a ways to go... Becoming more involved with reading my Bible and doing devotional studies</i></span></div>
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11. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally?</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">again, at a loss here</span></i></div>
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12. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>being committed to do devotional study really helps, going on a mission trip alone (no one from my family went with me)</i></span></div>
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13. In what way(s) did you grow physically?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Running a mile without stopping, not a huge deal to some, but big to me!!! </i></span></div>
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14. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Being more understandable, getting over the little things, and putting self in other's shoes, be more compassionate</i></span></div>
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15. What was the most enjoyable part of your work (both professionally and at home)?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Knowing what I say or do does influence my girls (the good stuff) I love when I hear them or see them doing what I've talked to them about. </i></span></div>
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16. What was the most challenging part of your work (both professionally and at home)?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Being a domestic engineer, always being at home!</i></span></div>
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17. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>Internet, duh, but without it I would be lost! LOL</i></span></div>
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18. What was the best way you used your time this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>finally getting trademark approved for Ag Life. So Internet and computer, LOL!! Going to be making stickers, shirts, hats, etc...</i></span></div>
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19. What was biggest thing you learned this past year?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>That it is not about me, that it is about doing my best and believing, knowing that God does fulfill me, no matter what others think. I don't have to use certain language or special talks to inspire my girls. I don't have to put on a persona, I am just keepin' it real and being me! </i></span></div>
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20. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2011 for you.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><i>2011 may be over, but aiming to make it a better 2012</i></span></div>
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Keeping in mind the need of having fun, making progress, and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 30px;">there are all kinds of reasons for homeschooling. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 30px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Now is a good time to remind yourself why you are living outside the box.(and am I going to add more little ones to the roster next year)</strong></span><br />
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<a href="http://simplehomeschool.net/new-day/">Simple Homeschool- A new day</a>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-84903661737962840092011-12-08T10:54:00.001-05:002011-12-08T11:28:27.374-05:00Thankful Thursday...what are you thankful for?<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<i><span style="font-size: small;">Today, I thought I would keep it simple and just make a list of the things I am thankful for. I know I miss some, just know that I am thankful for each and every blessing in my life!</span></i><br />
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<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">a wonderful husband that loves me unconditionally</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">delightful daughters and getting to experience more joy and love through them</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">awesome parents, wouldn't be where I am without their guidance</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">a brother who chooses to serve and protect our country and works his butt off at his job</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">another brother who works hard and going to school at the same time, that's tough...yet I feel like he makes it look so easy. (all my other siblings got the brains in the family)</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my sister who I love and cherish dearly...she is also working and going to school. More power to you!!! </span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">having had relationships with my Grandparents, cherishing those memories and miss them so much!! </span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my friends who I can laugh with and have fun.</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my BFF since grade school, (Kerry) we've been through a lot and I LOVE knowing that we will always go through things in life and be able to chat for hours on the phone, even when it's about nothing. :)</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, I could of never asked for any better. Our girls love them and enjoy spending time with them doing nothing. </span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">church family for being supportive and giving advice when needed, always good to have!</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">being able to teach our girls about what the true meaning of Christmas really is</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">a house to clean and call "ours", not mine or not his...it's Our Home!!</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my 5 senses...</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">good health</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">happiness to soak in the beauty of life</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">disappointment to know what matters most</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">tears to express deepest emotions</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">sun and sunsets</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">internet to connect to the world</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">blogs to connect with like minded people and share our stories with</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> a comfy bed that I can share with my hubby</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">kind strangers to brighten a day</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">love and laughter</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">challenge's in life to help me grow</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">finishing 2 1/2 marathons, need to do one more</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">being an American...God Bless the red, white and blue</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">facebook, a fun way to connect with old friends and keep in touch with everyone</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Christmas cards in the mail...I love that some people will still send them</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">camera, I love photography and capturing those moments</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">vegetable garden, love picking things out of there to eat. Means our work is paying off</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">books to read and get lost in</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">my hubby's job, he works hard being a business owner. Through his work, it allows me to stay home and be with our girls.</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">love being able to homeschool and look forward to adding more to the mix next year</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">love that hubby is able to fix just about anything, he's a handy guy...no paying anyone to do anything around here</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">cutting the grass, I love that hubby lets me have that job...I can jam to my tunes!</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">TV shows to veg and enjoy with hubby</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">sunflowers, such a beautiful flower</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">friends I will make in the future, building more relationships</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">vacation we are going to be taking with our friends in a few weeks</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">our girls being able to play outside with the neighborhood children, love hearing them laugh</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">coffee, Mmmm. Thanks Karen!</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Mac stuff, phones, iPods, iPads...love it</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">good music</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">a/c on hot days</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">warm showers</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">lazy Sundays</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">God's Grace!!! AMEN</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">memories of my childhood</span></i></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">stories my Grandpa always told us</span></i></li>
<li><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">just being me!!!!</span></i></li>
<li><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">BLOG COMMENTS, it makes me feel good when people comment!!!!! </span></span></i></li>
<li>and many more....</li>
</ul>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-33923814309308045452011-11-30T08:22:00.001-05:002011-11-30T13:49:13.271-05:00Update about life in general...<br />
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haven’t looked back since. We’ve
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school. We are on week 3 and the
chipperness is still there. It’s
awesome, and I kick myself for not doing it sooner for her. She’s become a happier little girl
overall. She is amazed at how
quickly we are able to finish our work, we don’t have to sit at a desk for 6
hours, LOVE it!!! Usually in about
2 hours time, sometimes more, sometimes less and we are done! We are learning about stuff she wants
to learn about, which keeps her attention. She has asked if we could do some more bible stories, which
is awesome. I just have to find
something that we can do that with.
Franklin wants to get them the action Bible for Christmas, so that will
be a great fun way to learn for both of us too!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Evelyn looking for Spiders and webs after we learned about them from an awesome book, she loved it. I encourage you to check it out from the libray. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Ayuthaya; font-size: 14pt;">Mabel and Gretchen are doing well in school, neither one
mind still going. They understand
that next year they will be given the option and it will be up to them. I know Mabel will have a lot of
thinking to do, b/c she could be up for safety patrol. Gretch, I think will pick home school
and I will be so excited to teach her too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Ayuthaya; font-size: 14pt;">Vera is attending preschool two days a week with the best
preschool teacher EVER!!! Mrs.
Natalie is such a blessing in our lives.
She has made my Gretch and Vera love going to school and having
fun. She’s always cheerful and
excited to see all my girls. We’d
be very sad if we didn’t have a teacher like Mrs. Natalie, we just LOVE
her!!! (probably more than she
will ever know) Immanuel Lutheran
preschool, in Palm City is the best!!!
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<span style="font-family: Ayuthaya; font-size: 14pt;">As far as life for the hubby and I, all is well can’t
complain. I am really enjoying
being Evelyn’s teacher, especially when she tells me that I am the best teacher
she’s ever had! ;) Love
that!!! I knew when I decided to
take this endeavor on that it would be a challenge, but so far it’s been
great. I have enjoyed our weekly
library trips, reading lots of books, attending the YMCA for home school swim
days on Tuesday, the freedom of being able to teach her what I think is
important and making it fun for her.
I love the one on one time with her and getting to see her happy and
excited to learn! A friend of mine, Jill Feck, told me it's a lot like being a Mom, there are great days and then their are days when you just need a break. I love that and thought to myself, those will be my "teacher work days!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Ayuthaya; font-size: 14pt;">Franklin
is staying busy with work and just got done with the turkey dinners for
Thanksgiving. He’s been involved
with a group that has been smokin’ turkeys for families out in Indiantown, since
1986. (Yes, he was young) Every
year it’s gotten bigger and bigger.
This year I was finally able to bring the girls out to help and it was
awesome to see them jumping in to help strip the meat of the bird, washing
dishes or handing out trays in the food line. It’s a great way for them to participate in giving
back. Looking forward to doing it
every year now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Ayuthaya; font-size: 14pt;">Time to gear up our house, spirits and minds for
Christmas. I want to focus on
teaching the girls the real reason about Christmas, reinforcing what we learned
last year. It’s not about the gifts;
it’s about how he was sent down here to because God was showing his great love
for us. It can be a time of
healing and renewing strength. We
celebrate Christmas because he was born, God send his son, Jesus, into the
world to bring great joy to all. I
just pray that the girls will learn more and more about this ever year and
appreciate what he’s done for us. (And
I know they are younger and will get caught up in the presents and such, but if
they just understand it a little more every year, then that’s awesome)!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">Well you’ve all read that I was thinking
about going back into teaching, either classroom or virtual. I feel like God was trying to get a
message across to me and I was thinking I needed to work for the income. As nice as that would be, Franklin does
not want me to get a job. He says
my job is here at home, now don’t get all bent out of shape… It’s a very sweet
way of telling me, he doesn’t want anyone else raising our girls and everything
that I do around here couldn’t be done if I had a J-O-B! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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track! Well I have been dealing a
lot with Evelyn’s struggles, which I have not shared a lot of and won’t go into
details. I believe that God was
softening my heart to become my daughter’s teacher. I am going to pulling Evelyn out of school in the near
future and homeschooling her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">We feel it is the best decision for her
personal development, self-esteem, growth and education right now. I am really excited, and would be lying
if I said I wasn’t nervous, but I know through faithful prayers we will make it
fun and see her grow. She is such
a sweet little girl who has begged to be homeschooled since K. It has nothing to do with teachers, she
just doesn’t learn by overload of worksheets. I intend to make her learning style more fun, eclectic, and
educational all in one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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going to stay in school for the rest of the year. Who knows what will happen,
but for now I want to focus on building Evelyn up and getting her feeling
better about herself. I know I can’t
“fix” her, but I can let her know how much God loves her and teach her about
relationships and glorifying God and still learn too! I am sure I will share lots more as we dive into things, but
to start off we are just going to do a lot of reading! Picking subjects that interest her the
most, things that keep her attention.
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to foster, grow and develop a child’s innate appetite for learning and life</span></span><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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pumpkin and a gourd. That was in
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treasures. I love that they all
cooperated for the picture!
Sometimes that can be challenging, and I can break out <s>into a sweat, </s> glistening! If you are a Mom always trying to get
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mother gets and loves. Something I
will cherish forever. I love the
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">My sweet Mabel, such a hard worker and
follows through on her tasks…we’d be lost without her dedication!!! And, I couldn’t have been more blessed
with such a handsome, loving, hard-working, go-getter hubby!!! He makes me so happy, most of the time.
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praying...trying to figure out what to do. I have been thinking about
going back into teaching, but not wanting to go into the schools, thought about
virtual teaching...would like that, but the jobs are so far and few between,
and then a little voice in the back of my head says homeschooling. I know
hubby is not fond of that and part of me things, can I really?! I know I
started out wanting to do it with Mabel, but she begged to go to school, she
craved that social aspect of it. She's made so many friends, Gretchen
loves going and has fun each and every day. Then, their is Evelyn who
hates it. She struggles and we are struggling to get the services she
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<span style="font-family: "Handwriting - Dakota"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">I think, should I homeschool just her, but then
that doesn't work for the rest of the girls, plus I can't even do homework with
her, without a flood of tears. I am so torn and making myself crazy with
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<span style="font-family: "Handwriting - Dakota"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">I am going to give the school a month, TOPS! Then,
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">Today I am thankful for <b><u>God’s grace.</u></b> None of deserve it, but he gives it to
us anyway…we just have to be willing to accept it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">Haven’t you ever been given a gift that you didn’t
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of love. That’s what God does;
He gives us grace because of his love for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">Like that gift, it’s not something you earn. You can’t earn God’s grace by doing
good works or just being “a good guy/girl”. You have to believe in Jesus Christ and know that he died to
save us. I know that I could not
possibly do everything I need to do each day without the strength God’s
grace. I am faced with difficult
situations and I turn to God knowing he will lead my heart and give me the
words. God’s grace is wonderful
and awesome! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">I need to remember that God has shared his grace
with me and I need to share it with others around me. What good is it otherwise?! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">And because of God's grace I am able to have an amazing, loving family who I cherish to pieces!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-4NFvI5U9w&ob=av2e">Amazing Grace, by Chris Tomlin</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Dirty Finger'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">You are saved by God’s grace because of your
faith. This salvation is God’s gift. It’s not something you possessed.<br />
Ephesians 2:8 (CEB)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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quirky humor and laughs get this book to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reviews are ho-hum, but it is a book about how she moved
from the big city to the country and all the changes that occur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By reading the book it made me feel
like I was sitting across a table from her, listening to her stories about her life-changing
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<li><a href="http://pinterest.com/all/">Pinterest</a>, if you haven't been on there you are MISSING out! Let me know and I will invite into the coolest site ever! Keeps track of things you like, crafts, hair, fashion, house ideas, holidays, anything and everything you can think of!</li>
<li><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">Pioneer Woman, so many good ideas and great pictures</a>, don't care if she's real or fake...I love the site!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/">who doesn't go on here?!</a> hello social media world</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Such a fun place for ideas on crafting, decorating, etc.</a>, fun site!</li>
<li><a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/">Little Birdie Secrets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/">Free Pretty things for you</a>, and who doesn't love the word free!!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">iheartfaces</a>, FUN photography board</li>
<li><a href="http://pyfbbc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general2">another Fun photo board</a>, gotta be a member</li>
<li><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">I love to drool over these things</a>, just need a $$$ tree to afford it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/">Food Network</a>, I love watching their network and finding new things to make!!!</li>
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<span style="font-family: "Handwriting - Dakota";">I’ve been
struggling the last month with a thought that popped in my head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been thinking about trying to get
a J O B, teaching!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love being a
stay at home Mommy and love that my hubby doesn’t want me to work, I just feel
like I need to do something to bring in some income.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would love to get a job with the Florida Virtual School; I
can work at home and get paid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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they say…could be longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
thought about just homeschooling, and as fun as that would be I won’t be able
to contribute money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I face
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but not sure I can pull it all off like some the women I know, balancing work,
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positive and chipper about teaching and her family!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would I be able to find that balance like she does?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are awesome Tiffany!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-9869700771135245192011-09-07T09:29:00.002-04:002011-09-07T15:47:02.447-04:00Change me....<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">1</span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Because the LORD has
anointed me<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">To bring good news to
the afflicted;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">He has sent me to bind
up the brokenhearted,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">To proclaim liberty to
captives<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">And</span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">
</span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">freedom to prisoners;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">And the day of vengeance
of our God;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">To comfort all who
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To grant those who mourn </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">in</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> Zion,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Giving them a garland
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">The oil of gladness
instead of mourning,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">The mantle of praise
instead of a spirit of fainting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Big Caslon'; font-size: 16pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">So they will be called
oaks of righteousness,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">This was my devotional for today…what a good
one! Once again, it’s a in your
face message. I’ve been feeling
lazy, out of shape, not happy with myself the last month or so. I had a little breakdown Monday, when I
had to wear my bathing suit for a day of boating, never fun when the other
ladies are thin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">After reading these verses, it awakened me. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 21px;">You know when you buy an ugly piece of fruit or
vegetable and think how can something this misshaped, lumpy, and bumpy thing be
turned into something so yummy!
(and healthy of course) It made me think of an avocado. It’s bruised, squishy, and misshapen. Well, mix it with some salt and pepper,
tomatoes, onion and viola, you have guacamole. YUMMY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">Well that’s me. Misshapen, to be sure; I am no long and lean
supermodel. But what I have in
common with that avocado is potential! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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turn our sadness into joy our ashes into something beautiful. It’s like a
muscle we’ve begun to exercise; our faith in what God will do in our lives is strengthened
with its use. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Lord, I am humbled to know you know everything
about me inside and out. You know
my sadness…I ask that you give me the mindset to turn my ‘ashes’ into something
beautiful by Your Love. Help me
today to bring joy to other people and encourage those who are down. Display Your Love through my every word
and deed. ~Amen<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">P.S. Give me the strength to get up and MOVE it
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Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09212763520535576632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863765242502367539.post-35628987199514266622011-09-02T12:41:00.002-04:002011-09-27T11:20:56.799-04:00Dreaming of a pool!!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">We have talking to different pool
companies, trying to get a good idea on costs, location of pool, is it
worth-while, should we or shouldn’t we!!!
It’s exhausting…and then waiting for the companies to get back with,
geez! It’s like pulling teeth!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">You would think with the way to economy is
right now that they would jump at the chance, make it worthwhile and such, but
nope! They don’t seem to
care. I guess that’s what happens
when you live in Florida; people put pools in year round. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Handwriting - Dakota'; font-size: 16pt;">We’ve been toying with the idea on putting
it in our side yard now; b/c the county says we don’t have enough room with our
setbacks, crazy! So, if we put it
in our side yard we can build whatever size we want and then we would screen it
in. As much as we love open pool
plans, it just doesn’t make sense here.
We have to contend with the mosquitoes and snakes, not fun! We want to be able to go out in the
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the girls, who wouldn’t!? Franklin
on the other hand is not as crazy about it. He would like to swim in it, but just worries about the
accidents that could happen, which we won’t speak of. I would get Vera swimming before it went in without a doubt
and the child fence would stay up too, just for extra peace of mind. Trying to way all the pros and cons,
the biggest con of all is the price.
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