God has blessed me with 6 beautiful girls, and I have the privilege of homeschooling them!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
SALE!! SALE!!! BOWS FOR SALE!!
I am really looking forward to getting my bows into the hands of others! I have been working on bows for weeks now and I cannot wait until Saturday! I will have about 100 bows when I am done and 30 pairs of RUFFLED socks! Roses, Princess Bows, Zebra Print bows, and I also have a few bow holders I will be selling too!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Memories of my Dad
14 years ago my Dad passed on into Glory! I have good memories and of course bad memories too. I am going to share a few of my favorite memories but to get there some of the bad will be shared.
My dad wasn't always the kind hearted, loving person people came to know in the last 5 years of his life. He was born in Pinot, KY, and had a twin that passed as an infant. I don't know much about his life growing up, and some of what I do know it isn't important to share. He grew up on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. He served in the Army, but I am unsure of how many years. My parents were married on Feb 9, 1974 and he always told people that was one of the best things that happened to him next to his Salvation.
I am going to jump ahead to 1992. In 1992 my dad decided it was best for him to leave our family. I was hurt and devastated. I was angry at him for choosing this, but this is when things truly changed in our family. My mom said she refused to sign divorce papers and started fasting and praying for my dad. For those who say fasting and praying doesn't work let me finish this story. My dad did come back but a couple of weeks later he left again and this time moved to Tennessee. I saw my mom fast and pray again for their marriage. She was STILL willing to forgive him for leaving and moving with another woman. Not many have the strength to do this, but I am so THANKFUL that my Mom did because God worked and got a hold of my Dad's heart. He came home for good in Aug of 1993. The difference was unbelievable, and I know ONLY God could change him and make him what he was.
My dad became a totally different person. He tried to always speak kind to everyone, and had a zeal for the Lord I had never seen in him before. He was hired as the janitor for our church and he LOVED every moment of it. He took pride in making sure God's house was always ready for services. I have never seen the floors shine like my dad was able to get them to do. He loved going to the mission too. He once told me that by the grace of God he did not go there when he deserved to. I was privileged to have him walk me down the isle when I got married in 1995. I am so thankful for the changes that came.
On April 11, 1998, Rob and I spent the day with my parents. My dad had lost his vision due to the brain tumor, but he was coaching me on how to make Pecan Pies. Rob and I went home at about 10, and as we walked in the door our phone was ringing. My mom was calling to tell us something was wrong with my Dad. I told her to call 911 and we were on our way. Thankfully we only lived 2 minutes away. We arrived before the paramedics and while my Mom was giving them the information I went into the room with him. While sitting with him he kept looking straight at the ceiling and reaching, I thought he wanted my hand but he kept pushing it away. As the paramedics moved him off the bed he took his last breath. I believe he saw the Angels coming to take him home. I still miss him today, and wish my girls could have met their Poppy Smith. He was only on earth for a short time, but I know in the last 5 years of his life he strived to live as Christ wanted him to live. I am thankful for the example he was to me.
My dad wasn't always the kind hearted, loving person people came to know in the last 5 years of his life. He was born in Pinot, KY, and had a twin that passed as an infant. I don't know much about his life growing up, and some of what I do know it isn't important to share. He grew up on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. He served in the Army, but I am unsure of how many years. My parents were married on Feb 9, 1974 and he always told people that was one of the best things that happened to him next to his Salvation.
I am going to jump ahead to 1992. In 1992 my dad decided it was best for him to leave our family. I was hurt and devastated. I was angry at him for choosing this, but this is when things truly changed in our family. My mom said she refused to sign divorce papers and started fasting and praying for my dad. For those who say fasting and praying doesn't work let me finish this story. My dad did come back but a couple of weeks later he left again and this time moved to Tennessee. I saw my mom fast and pray again for their marriage. She was STILL willing to forgive him for leaving and moving with another woman. Not many have the strength to do this, but I am so THANKFUL that my Mom did because God worked and got a hold of my Dad's heart. He came home for good in Aug of 1993. The difference was unbelievable, and I know ONLY God could change him and make him what he was.
My dad became a totally different person. He tried to always speak kind to everyone, and had a zeal for the Lord I had never seen in him before. He was hired as the janitor for our church and he LOVED every moment of it. He took pride in making sure God's house was always ready for services. I have never seen the floors shine like my dad was able to get them to do. He loved going to the mission too. He once told me that by the grace of God he did not go there when he deserved to. I was privileged to have him walk me down the isle when I got married in 1995. I am so thankful for the changes that came.
On April 11, 1998, Rob and I spent the day with my parents. My dad had lost his vision due to the brain tumor, but he was coaching me on how to make Pecan Pies. Rob and I went home at about 10, and as we walked in the door our phone was ringing. My mom was calling to tell us something was wrong with my Dad. I told her to call 911 and we were on our way. Thankfully we only lived 2 minutes away. We arrived before the paramedics and while my Mom was giving them the information I went into the room with him. While sitting with him he kept looking straight at the ceiling and reaching, I thought he wanted my hand but he kept pushing it away. As the paramedics moved him off the bed he took his last breath. I believe he saw the Angels coming to take him home. I still miss him today, and wish my girls could have met their Poppy Smith. He was only on earth for a short time, but I know in the last 5 years of his life he strived to live as Christ wanted him to live. I am thankful for the example he was to me.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Easter 2012
We had a great day on Easter. I am thankful that I serve a RISEN Savior!! My Jesus is no longer in the grave! He raised Himself just like He said!!
1.Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2.And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3.And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4.And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5.And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6.He is NOT here, but is RISEN: remember how He spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7.Saying, The Son of man MUST be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day RISE AGAIN. Luke 24:1-7
For God so loved the world that He GAVE his ONLY BEGOTTEN Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him should NOT perish but have EVERLASTING life! John 3:16
Priscilla was not feeling well so I sat in the foyer with her during Sunday school and in church we had the 4-6th graders. Brother Rick Fuller did an object lesson with a real crown of thorns for our kids. It was a great lesson for them. I am sure most of our kids have wondered what the Crucifixion was like and his lesson brought it to life a little bit more. I know we will never be able to portray exactly what Christ went through, but just seeing the crown of thorns and getting an explanation helped them understand a little bit more! Thank you Bro. Rick for sharing with out class!
After Church we went and had dinner with some of my family. Dinner was wonderful and tasty! I am thankful for the time we get to spend with family. I hope you enjoy the pictures below! I have posted all of them on facebook so if you have seen them there they are the same!
1.Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2.And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3.And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4.And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5.And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6.He is NOT here, but is RISEN: remember how He spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7.Saying, The Son of man MUST be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day RISE AGAIN. Luke 24:1-7
For God so loved the world that He GAVE his ONLY BEGOTTEN Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him should NOT perish but have EVERLASTING life! John 3:16
Priscilla was not feeling well so I sat in the foyer with her during Sunday school and in church we had the 4-6th graders. Brother Rick Fuller did an object lesson with a real crown of thorns for our kids. It was a great lesson for them. I am sure most of our kids have wondered what the Crucifixion was like and his lesson brought it to life a little bit more. I know we will never be able to portray exactly what Christ went through, but just seeing the crown of thorns and getting an explanation helped them understand a little bit more! Thank you Bro. Rick for sharing with out class!
After Church we went and had dinner with some of my family. Dinner was wonderful and tasty! I am thankful for the time we get to spend with family. I hope you enjoy the pictures below! I have posted all of them on facebook so if you have seen them there they are the same!
Monday, April 9, 2012
We are STILL here!!
It has been a while since I have posted on my blog.... So sorry to the ones that check in regularly. It has been very, very busy around here. We have done a ton of things since my last post. AWANA Grand Prix, Rob's birthday, and Easter!
For Rob's birthday the girls made a bunch of posters and transformed the dining room with their art! Signs were taped to the door, and I made him his favorite cake!
Hannah had new tubes put in her ears to help her hearing and they made an IMMEDIATE difference! Praise the Lord for that! We are very thankful that she is able to hear 100% now.
Awana Grand Prix was a blast! We have always taught our girls to have fun at the Grand Prix and be happy for whoever wins. Imagine our surprise when Elizabeth's flip flop WON 1st in speed for Truth in Training!! We have never won for speed! Julia was the only one who did not get a trophy this year and was a little sad so Hannah told her she could have hers. I was a PROUD mommy of her girls! Below are the pictures of the girls with their cars.
For Rob's birthday the girls made a bunch of posters and transformed the dining room with their art! Signs were taped to the door, and I made him his favorite cake!
Hannah had new tubes put in her ears to help her hearing and they made an IMMEDIATE difference! Praise the Lord for that! We are very thankful that she is able to hear 100% now.
Awana Grand Prix was a blast! We have always taught our girls to have fun at the Grand Prix and be happy for whoever wins. Imagine our surprise when Elizabeth's flip flop WON 1st in speed for Truth in Training!! We have never won for speed! Julia was the only one who did not get a trophy this year and was a little sad so Hannah told her she could have hers. I was a PROUD mommy of her girls! Below are the pictures of the girls with their cars.
I will post about Easter tomorrow!! Don't want to wear you out with my LONG post!! HAHAHA
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