Big happenings around here... no more tying shoes! Woohoo!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Day 2
"Sometimes you are so hungry that the only way to get fed is to fast."
~Susan Gregory, The Daniel Fast Blogger
I'm chewing on this quote today, since I'm not chewing anything else!!!
~Susan Gregory, The Daniel Fast Blogger
I'm chewing on this quote today, since I'm not chewing anything else!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Daniel Fast, Day One
Today is Day One of the Daniel Fast that our church is participating in. We had lunch today at my mom's as we usually do, and now are on a liquid fast for the first 24 hours of the fast. We resume eating tomorrow night at dinnertime, when we begin the Daniel Fast which is basically fruits, vegetables, and nuts. I've never participated in a lengthy fast and I am excited to see what God shows us in the 21 days we'll be fasting.
So far I've only been without food for 3 hours. I'm sitting here with a growling stomach and thinking about the people in Haiti who haven't eaten in 3 days, perhaps. I also think of Robin, our Compassion child who eats the equivalent of our "fast" on a daily basis. He writes and lets us know that he ate rice, lentils, and beans for lunch at school. To be writing and telling us that, he must be eating well and wants us to know. I feel overindulgent today.
I'm also doing a Bible study at church... a Beth Moore study on the life of Daniel. What neat timing. The study was planned long ago, but the fast was laid suddenly on the heart of our pastor and within one week we found ourselves fasting. In her teaching, Beth tells us that our "Babylon" finds us in the midst of tremendous overindulgence. Our culture has too much, and it's so true. Too many food choices, too many t.v. channels, too much, too much, too much. As I fast from the "choice food" that Daniel also fasted from, I am hoping to let go of some of my Babylonian influences as well.
My kids are participating as well; for them, it's sugar, soft drinks, and dessert. Reed has also chosen (on his own) to fast from his favorite Xbox 360 game. They were sent home from church today with a calendar and guidelines for prayer each day. I plan to incorporate the fast into our school day, and I pray that they are significantly changed during this time as well.
So, day one has me wondering what things He'll reveal to our family and church. If you are in it with me, what has He revealed to you??
So far I've only been without food for 3 hours. I'm sitting here with a growling stomach and thinking about the people in Haiti who haven't eaten in 3 days, perhaps. I also think of Robin, our Compassion child who eats the equivalent of our "fast" on a daily basis. He writes and lets us know that he ate rice, lentils, and beans for lunch at school. To be writing and telling us that, he must be eating well and wants us to know. I feel overindulgent today.
I'm also doing a Bible study at church... a Beth Moore study on the life of Daniel. What neat timing. The study was planned long ago, but the fast was laid suddenly on the heart of our pastor and within one week we found ourselves fasting. In her teaching, Beth tells us that our "Babylon" finds us in the midst of tremendous overindulgence. Our culture has too much, and it's so true. Too many food choices, too many t.v. channels, too much, too much, too much. As I fast from the "choice food" that Daniel also fasted from, I am hoping to let go of some of my Babylonian influences as well.
My kids are participating as well; for them, it's sugar, soft drinks, and dessert. Reed has also chosen (on his own) to fast from his favorite Xbox 360 game. They were sent home from church today with a calendar and guidelines for prayer each day. I plan to incorporate the fast into our school day, and I pray that they are significantly changed during this time as well.
So, day one has me wondering what things He'll reveal to our family and church. If you are in it with me, what has He revealed to you??
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Milesisms
"I am readin' words like it's nobody's business!"
(during yesterday's Phonics lesson)
"Reed, have you thrown up yet?" ("no") "Good, just remember, everything's gonna be allright."
(said through the bathroom door)
"Mom, I want Cocoa Puffs for breakfast, please. On the double!! Or, just please"
(caught himself just in time!)
(during yesterday's Phonics lesson)
"Reed, have you thrown up yet?" ("no") "Good, just remember, everything's gonna be allright."
(said through the bathroom door)
"Mom, I want Cocoa Puffs for breakfast, please. On the double!! Or, just please"
(caught himself just in time!)
"Why did I have to get cursed with these drop-dead good looks???"
(must have gotten that from something he saw on the Disney channel!!)
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
2009 Recap
Wow, it's true what they say. Time does fly by the older you get. This year seems to have really flown... didn't we just ring in 2009?
Here's a recap of our year, since I haven't been the most consistent blogger. 2009, in pictures:
Miles turned 6 in January! (here he is with birthday pancakes) ... and he lost his first tooth in March!
We finished one more year of homeschooling... Reed was happy to be doing his end-of-the-year test!!
We took a few day trips to some really fun places... Maymont Park:
Carter Mountain Orchard for a fun day of apple picking:
Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach:
We learned a new game, thanks to a fellow blogger, and played it. A LOT. Here we are with NC family at Shelley's house playing it...
Reed turned TEN this year! Wow, what a handsome ten year old!
We also celebrated our 14th Anniversary on September 9th with a special dinner out with some sweet friends...
This year also brought some devastating news about our dear friend, Steve. He was diagnosed in early 2009 with cancer, underwent surgery, only to discover that the cancer had returned in September. We were able to be part of two really neat fundraising events for Steve and his family. In September, we helped out with the first annual Steve Freeman Ministries Golf Tournament. It was a great day, and we were so glad that Steve felt well enough to come out.
In late October, I organized a fundraiser at our local Chick-fil-A for Steve. It was a huge success, and again, we were thrilled that Steve was able to attend.
There were so many more memories, happy and sad... these were just a few highlights. I realize now since I've been uploading pictures for this post (for the past three days) that it might take me all of 2010 to recap '09 at this rate! So, we'll call it a year. Last night we rang in the new year with Steve and Lisa. We are hoping and praying for a happier, healthier 2010. Happy New Year!
Here's a recap of our year, since I haven't been the most consistent blogger. 2009, in pictures:
Miles turned 6 in January! (here he is with birthday pancakes) ... and he lost his first tooth in March!We visited North Carolina and played kickball (Go Nannie!!) ... that was a fun day!
The boys each had a special part in the CHBC Young Voice Childrens' Musical at church:
We finished one more year of homeschooling... Reed was happy to be doing his end-of-the-year test!! We took a few day trips to some really fun places... Maymont Park: Carter Mountain Orchard for a fun day of apple picking: Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach: We learned a new game, thanks to a fellow blogger, and played it. A LOT. Here we are with NC family at Shelley's house playing it... Reed turned TEN this year! Wow, what a handsome ten year old!We also celebrated our 14th Anniversary on September 9th with a special dinner out with some sweet friends...This year also brought some devastating news about our dear friend, Steve. He was diagnosed in early 2009 with cancer, underwent surgery, only to discover that the cancer had returned in September. We were able to be part of two really neat fundraising events for Steve and his family. In September, we helped out with the first annual Steve Freeman Ministries Golf Tournament. It was a great day, and we were so glad that Steve felt well enough to come out.In late October, I organized a fundraiser at our local Chick-fil-A for Steve. It was a huge success, and again, we were thrilled that Steve was able to attend. There were so many more memories, happy and sad... these were just a few highlights. I realize now since I've been uploading pictures for this post (for the past three days) that it might take me all of 2010 to recap '09 at this rate! So, we'll call it a year. Last night we rang in the new year with Steve and Lisa. We are hoping and praying for a happier, healthier 2010. Happy New Year!Saturday, December 19, 2009
White Christmas
Ok, so it isn't Christmas yet, but I can't remember the last time it snowed so close to the big day! And, they're calling for snow on Christmas Eve too! Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Try this!
If you need an easy (REALLY easy), and inexpensive gift to give this year, try these cute monogram ornaments.
I found the idea on Kelly's blog and tweaked it according to what I could find at Wal-Mart this week. I debated going across town to Michael's, but I think they turned out adorable, and so do the ladies I gave them to as gifts! (I gave them to each of our staff wives... just a little something that says "Merry Christmas" without spending a fortune! It can get expensive buying for 12!) If you want to try making them, just buy some silver glass ornaments (Kelly uses clear, but WM didn't have any). Use a sticker for the monogram and add some cute Christmas ribbon... there you go! How easy could it be, yet so cute? I made one for myself, too and just love it on my tree!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
This is Blog GOLD... a must-read!!!
If you don't read Boomama yet, you just must. Here is a recent post that she did, and it's a perfect introduction to her kind of funny. I just love her... hope you do, too!
http://boomama.net/2009/09/02/needing-some-closure/#comments
By the way, you'll want to read through the comments too... they are just as funny!!!
http://boomama.net/2009/09/02/needing-some-closure/#comments
By the way, you'll want to read through the comments too... they are just as funny!!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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