20 Thursday Jan 2011
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20 Thursday Jan 2011
In the summer we received word that the boy we sponsored through Compassion International since 1996 was graduating out of the program. In September we sponsored two new kids! This past week when we prayed for those precious children, I also began asking the Father if we could receive a letter soon.
And SATURDAY’s mail held not one, but two letters! What excitement as we opened them over dinner, read the sweet words and looked at the wonderful drawings.
Dinner was finished quickly and the girls went right to work in writing replies. Well, Mae is writing a reply, Chica and Petal Rose broke out the markers, colored pencils and glitter glue and went to work creating some art love.
We are excited to be starting this sponsorship adventure again. We’ve seen 3 kids go through the program and grow up already. I know that this is a wonderful opportunity to share with our 3 girls!
20 Thursday Jan 2011
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And SATURDAY’s mail held not one, but two letters! What excitement as we opened them over dinner, read the sweet words and looked at the wonderful drawings.
Dinner was finished quickly and the girls went right to work in writing replies. Well, Mae is writing a reply, Chica and Petal Rose broke out the markers, colored pencils and glitter glue and went to work creating some artlove.
We are excited to be starting this sponsorship adventure again. We’ve seen 3 kids go through the program and grow up already. I know that this is a wonderful opportunity to share with our 3 girls!
19 Wednesday Jan 2011
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I just heard from Springs Bargains that you can get a $20 gift card for AMAZON! for $10 at Living Social, this morning.
Amazon.com is my go to place for so much more than books these days, and I appreciate discounts like this one to help our budget.
19 Wednesday Jan 2011
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18 Tuesday Jan 2011
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These three lovely sweethearts of ours have started a “sisters” blog! They will be posting their poetry, stories, thoughts and pictures as a way to share them with their Daddy, who is working away from home for a season.
18 Tuesday Jan 2011
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Outside my window… a dark, dark night
I am thinking…how I have so much to learn on this parenting journey.
I am thankful for… God’s quick answer to my call for help today.
I am hearing… the water pick as my girls take turns cleaning the orthodonic appliances
I am remembering… several birthdays in this last half of the month
I am creating… lists! That’s as creative as I am right now. But Saturday we will be making Valentine’s Day cards. Wanna exchange Valentines with some sweet girls?
I am currently reading… The Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp, the book of JOB
From the learning rooms… Today was a good first real day back after our very long break.
I am hoping…that my girls with flipfloppy tummies are not coming down sick!
On my mind… how to get all the pieces running smoothly for each of the girls as we implement a couple of new resources for school.
Noticing that… the daily quiet time sure helps my endurance in the evening.
Pondering these words…If I …try…people might not…. Yet, I’m really beginning to see that I am unsatisfied and anxious, and I might even become resentful, if I don’t step out and be me. Living a life of “constant self editing” is totally what I tend to do and totally what I am being called to stop doing. http://arock4him.blogspot.com/
And the verses I want to memorize…I am working on the book of Colossians for 2011 AND Genesis 1 by summer break…two big chunks, but I believe in the power of HIS Word. And I want my girls to see THAT!
From the kitchen… Banana Bread Oatmeal & Homemade Poptarts
Around the house… order is taking over, but there are still a few stacks and a box or two
One of my favorite things… the love between my 3 youngest daughters, how they each say their sisters are among their very best friends!
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285. Trustworthy children.
286. A huge Library district.
287. An obedient dog that wants to learn.
288. Sweet child who confided her lack of understanding, her thinking she isn’t smart or good enough because…and my remembering to point her to the ONE who made her, fearfully, wonderfully and exactly for HIS purposes of love and glory.
289. A fun car provided by the Service Station while they try to diagnose our van.
290. Even when I hesitate, HIS mercy grabs me and pulls me along.
291. The van is repaired! No new engine needed!
292. 3 Pairs of Happy Helping Hands.
293. Order is happening.
294. He calls me beautiful.
16 Sunday Jan 2011
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Saturday, January 15, Thankful Living~Week-ending One
Week-ending One
I AM THANKFUL FOR…
An understanding husband
Happy, helpful children
A van that just keeps running
16 Sunday Jan 2011
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