Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Halloween 2011
Boys had fun - poor Zachary ran to keep up with Jonathan and friends for 2 blocks - then jumped in the wagon and said, "My legs are tired - I have enough candy!"
Friday, May 27, 2011
Zachary
After Zachary heard someone on TV say, "Shut Up!" He replied ------"mmmmummm, she said a bad word on TV - she said, "HIJKLMNOP!!!!" Told him I was thankful that he decided to spell it and not say it out loud! :o)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Dad started a new job -
Scott just recently quit his 65 hour work week job - and now is working 8:30 - 5....This is the note he came home to on Friday! In case you can't see it - it says: Dear Dad, i am glad you are getting home early. And here is a Reese's peanut butter cup for you. Love, Jonathan
Monday, April 25, 2011
Life is Messy!
DON’T put off things that bring you joy until your life is perfect—until you’ve lost 10 pounds, your house is clean, the bills are filed. It never works. Life is messy. A dusted table gets dusty again, more bills arrive, and diets get broken.
In the words of John Lennon, “Life happens when you’re busy making other plans.” Let life happen.
In the words of John Lennon, “Life happens when you’re busy making other plans.” Let life happen.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Good Friday!
My hubby was at home today - he did a little work from here, but the point is, he was here - it is 5:30 and I am cooking squash casserole - all I can say is, It's just GOOD!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Growing Up!
You know it is a sign that your kids are growing up when Jonathan comes to me this afternoon and says, "I am going to clean my room!"
He put away all of his laundry and made his bed! He even helped me get laundry out of the dryer!
Hmmmm....maybe he has a fever! Just kidding - I've got the best boys ever!
He put away all of his laundry and made his bed! He even helped me get laundry out of the dryer!
Hmmmm....maybe he has a fever! Just kidding - I've got the best boys ever!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
LMNOP Song
When walking into school this morning, Zachary asked me if I knew the LMNOP song? I said, LMNOP? He said, yes, ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP....
Cute!
Cute!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Thanks to Encouragement Today!
February 9, 2011
... and she lives happily ever after.
Glynnis Whitwer
"... your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me
were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Psalm 139:1(NIV)
Devotion:
I recently finished a bestselling novel. It was over 1,000 pages, epic in size and story, and consumed me for weeks. A respected acquaintance recommended it, and once committed, I stuck with it to the end ... in spite of wanting to quit, often.
By the end of the first chapter, I realized it wasn't going to be an easy read. The story was set in the middle ages, with uncomfortably real sections. Perhaps I'm a bit sheltered, but it seemed to contain unnecessarily graphic descriptions. Skimming over the uncomfortable spots, I kept reading.
The book ended well, but there were times when I was ready to close the cover, and move on to something happier. The antagonists were just too mean. The plot too painful. The abuse, greed and vindictiveness too ugly to dwell on.
If that book ended badly, I would have been disgruntled at spending weeks of my life on it. On the other hand, I would have been frustrated to quit before finishing. Here's why.
If I had quit reading at page 245, the story would have seemed hopeless. I might have thought the villains won, or the hero and heroine never reconnected. If I had read a bit further, to say page 576, the story would have ended with justice as an impossible dream, and hatred and revenge as unavoidable and all-consuming parts of life.
But now, after reading the book in its entirety, I can see the amazing story. The plot progressed steadily; there was tension, conflict and eventually resolution. Good did triumph, although not without many bumps along the way.
It got me thinking that our lives are a bit like that. For those of us who have accepted Christ, we will have a happy ending in heaven with God. One way or another, our story will end well. But not every page or chapter in our story is happy.
Today might be page 452 for me. And on page 452 there is conflict and tension. Last year might have been chapter nine. And in chapter nine, the protagonists struggle financially, and wonder why God allowed such pain into their lives. If I only read one page or chapter, I would have a very different view of the story.
Yet the Author of my story has a purpose for every page and chapter in my life. He's got a story in mind and is building and developing the plot every day. No story is conflict-free. No story is complete without a challenge. Victory is empty without a struggle.
Today, I'm considering my life as a grand story. Good will triumph. The victory will be sweeter because of the struggle. Today is not the story. It's just page 452. So I will press on, trusting in a loving and creative Author to bring about resolution. You see, I already know the ending - she lives happily ever after.
Dear Lord, I praise You for Your creative and all-powerful nature. In light of the difficulties I'm facing today, I choose to trust You, believing You are writing an epic story in my life. Help me to press on when I want to give up. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Do You Know the Author of your story?
Visit Glynnis' blog for a discussion of books that have changed your life, and a book giveaway package.
When Your Child Is Hurting by Glynnis Whitwer
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Come Along: The Journey into a More Intimate Faith by Jane Rubietta
When you purchase resources through Proverbs 31 Ministries, you touch eternity because your purchase supports the many areas of hope-giving ministry we provide at no cost. We wish we could, but we simply can't compete with prices offered by huge online warehouses. Therefore, we are extremely grateful for each and every purchase you make with us. Thank you!
Application Steps:
If your life was a story, what would be the title? What is the title of the chapter you are currently living?
Reflections:
How does knowing God has a greater plan for my life change my outlook on today?
Imagining one of my favorite heroes or heroines, what character trait do they possess that would help me live out my faith?
Power Verses:
Psalm 107:2, "Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story - those he redeemed from the hand of the foe ..." (NIV)
Jeremiah 29:11, "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (NIV)
© 2011 by Glynnis Whitwer. All rights reserved.
Proverbs 31 Ministries
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
... and she lives happily ever after.
Glynnis Whitwer
"... your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me
were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Psalm 139:1(NIV)
Devotion:
I recently finished a bestselling novel. It was over 1,000 pages, epic in size and story, and consumed me for weeks. A respected acquaintance recommended it, and once committed, I stuck with it to the end ... in spite of wanting to quit, often.
By the end of the first chapter, I realized it wasn't going to be an easy read. The story was set in the middle ages, with uncomfortably real sections. Perhaps I'm a bit sheltered, but it seemed to contain unnecessarily graphic descriptions. Skimming over the uncomfortable spots, I kept reading.
The book ended well, but there were times when I was ready to close the cover, and move on to something happier. The antagonists were just too mean. The plot too painful. The abuse, greed and vindictiveness too ugly to dwell on.
If that book ended badly, I would have been disgruntled at spending weeks of my life on it. On the other hand, I would have been frustrated to quit before finishing. Here's why.
If I had quit reading at page 245, the story would have seemed hopeless. I might have thought the villains won, or the hero and heroine never reconnected. If I had read a bit further, to say page 576, the story would have ended with justice as an impossible dream, and hatred and revenge as unavoidable and all-consuming parts of life.
But now, after reading the book in its entirety, I can see the amazing story. The plot progressed steadily; there was tension, conflict and eventually resolution. Good did triumph, although not without many bumps along the way.
It got me thinking that our lives are a bit like that. For those of us who have accepted Christ, we will have a happy ending in heaven with God. One way or another, our story will end well. But not every page or chapter in our story is happy.
Today might be page 452 for me. And on page 452 there is conflict and tension. Last year might have been chapter nine. And in chapter nine, the protagonists struggle financially, and wonder why God allowed such pain into their lives. If I only read one page or chapter, I would have a very different view of the story.
Yet the Author of my story has a purpose for every page and chapter in my life. He's got a story in mind and is building and developing the plot every day. No story is conflict-free. No story is complete without a challenge. Victory is empty without a struggle.
Today, I'm considering my life as a grand story. Good will triumph. The victory will be sweeter because of the struggle. Today is not the story. It's just page 452. So I will press on, trusting in a loving and creative Author to bring about resolution. You see, I already know the ending - she lives happily ever after.
Dear Lord, I praise You for Your creative and all-powerful nature. In light of the difficulties I'm facing today, I choose to trust You, believing You are writing an epic story in my life. Help me to press on when I want to give up. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Do You Know the Author of your story?
Visit Glynnis' blog for a discussion of books that have changed your life, and a book giveaway package.
When Your Child Is Hurting by Glynnis Whitwer
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Come Along: The Journey into a More Intimate Faith by Jane Rubietta
When you purchase resources through Proverbs 31 Ministries, you touch eternity because your purchase supports the many areas of hope-giving ministry we provide at no cost. We wish we could, but we simply can't compete with prices offered by huge online warehouses. Therefore, we are extremely grateful for each and every purchase you make with us. Thank you!
Application Steps:
If your life was a story, what would be the title? What is the title of the chapter you are currently living?
Reflections:
How does knowing God has a greater plan for my life change my outlook on today?
Imagining one of my favorite heroes or heroines, what character trait do they possess that would help me live out my faith?
Power Verses:
Psalm 107:2, "Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story - those he redeemed from the hand of the foe ..." (NIV)
Jeremiah 29:11, "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (NIV)
© 2011 by Glynnis Whitwer. All rights reserved.
Proverbs 31 Ministries
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
Saturday, February 5, 2011
during ice/snow week and after!
Well now that the end of the ice/snow week is upon us, I am glad to get back to some normalcy! Scotty is doing the weekly grocery shopping as we speak and the boys are helping me get the house back to normal...... It is sad that basketball games were cancelled today, but next week is our last game!
Here are kitchen table before and after pictures! :o)
Here are kitchen table before and after pictures! :o)
Saturday - Snow Day #2
I can honestly say that after being stuck in this house for 4 days, I am ready to get out of here! I literally went to bed last night feeling ill! I am so happy today that the sun is out shining!!!!!
Here are my boys on this glorious morning!
Here are my boys on this glorious morning!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sweet boys! :O)
Got out of shower this morning to discover that Jonathan made lunches, breakfast for all and was ready for school! I told him that was the same as singing, "Princess, princess, princess" to me! ♥
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Bath time songs!
Tonight after bath Zachary said he wanted to sing me a song, .... "princess, princess, princess" -
I said, "Ah, how sweet. Where did you hear that?"
He said, "Out of my mouth!" :o)
I said, "Ah, how sweet. Where did you hear that?"
He said, "Out of my mouth!" :o)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
Today is the first day of 2011! We stayed at home in our jammies! Boys played with legos, firetrucks and I believe we watched "Toy Story 3" atleast 6 times, I lost count! We ended the day by eating blackeyed peas and cornbread for dinner......
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