Elizabeth Prentiss
December 30, 2006This will be quick, but I wanted to jot some things down before my fleeting thoughts take flight. I just finished a biography on Elizabeth Prentiss. It was a great book on the woman who penned the hymn, More Love to Thee. She lead an inspiring life reminding me to press hard after Jesus. Her life was plagued with hardship and suffering from the Father’s Hand, unto which she submitted willingly. There is much more to say about the book and her life, but I’m not feeling fabulous so I’m going to go. It is a book I highly recommend, and one that I’ll read again and again. Praise God for those who’ve gone before us!
Bye-Bye Buggies
December 18, 2006Well tomorrow morning the termites will meet their match! Today we are preparing for our home’s fumigation. It’s a lot of work to prepare for this gassing of the insects. I have to admit that I am not sad to see the termites go. I don’t feel bad for them. My bathroom is not an appropriate dwelling place for the wood dwellers. It’s kind of funny though, because sometimes Abe will be in bathroom and ask if the bugs are living in the walls still. Now, that is funny. I can just see his little mind trying to picture the bugs inside our walls. So, that’s what we’re up to. Just bagging up food, and anything that might go in someone’s mouth…which when you have little guys could mean just about anything 
Oh, well it keeps me out of trouble. Hope you all (ok - April, Kimm and Ryan) are doing great. Merry Christmas.
Downer
December 14, 2006I’ve been kind of down the past couple of days. I have no reason to be down, I just feel that way. So, if you think about it would you pray for me? I felt a lot better today after I spent some time in the Word and prayer. Ryan gave me a book by Jerry Bridges that is encouraging as well. It’s times like these where I wish I could just turn off my brain and emotions and go on auto-pilot. I’m sure my feelings will shift in a couple of days, and I hate to spend time being like this. I don’t want to live based on my feelings, yet to quote Abraham, “It’s hard to obey!” I’ve been blessed beyond measure in Christ…that is where my hope needs to be.
Five Dollar Fridays
December 14, 2006Kimm over at Life with Littles is doing Five Dollar Fridays. So, my contribution is simple and probably nothing you all haven’t already discovered. At Target, we often take advantage of the Popcorn Combo for $1. You get a bag of popcorn and a soda cup. I think it’s a pretty good yummy deal. Hmmm, nothing profound but it’s fun for us. This mommy loves Coke, so any deal that involves soda is fun for me too!
Quick Quote
December 13, 2006Hi there. I just read a quote but I don’t know who it’s from. The website
Tummy Troubles
December 11, 2006My kiddos have the dreaded stomach flu. Abe got it yesterday morning as Ryan was carrying him to church, and Ben got it around 5am this morning. I am amazed at these little guys. It is so sad to see them hurting this way and know there is nothing we can do to make it better. On the other hand, it’s so neat to see the way they take advantage of the fleeting moment of feeling better with a good laugh, or a little talk. Abe is always asking questions, so it was so strange to see him yesterday just laying there with a white face, not having energy to ask why. So, last night when he began asking a few questions it made me happy. This is not usually the emotion I have when he begins his questioning…but this gave me a new perspective. I am thankful that he is well enough to throw as many questions as he can at me. It is such a blessing to have healthy kids that can enjoy life. There are so many children who are ill and can’t be kids because of it. So, I am thankful for this stomach flu because it’s helped me to cherish the endless energy they usually have. It’s a blessing to be able to love on them, and care for them when they’re feeling icky and just want Mommy and Daddy. I wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to serve them in this way!
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