Well, today we officially begin our Detox Diet. I say "we" because even though Ericson & I are the only one's taking supplements, it's just easier food-wise for the whole family to eat the same thing.
I plan to check in every week for all you skeptics out there and keep you posted on my weight loss (since that's my main source of frustration). Today, I weighed in at 1_5 pounds. Yes, you read that correctly! A whopping 1_5!!!
I know this diet is going to work! Why you ask? Because I took Ericson to the same doctor back in April (I'll post later with those details), and I did just the diet/food part with him, and within two short weeks, my bloodsugar was much more stabilized! Then we fell off the bandwagon for a few months, but I made an appointment for myself on October 1, so that I could also get some supplements (which Dr. Lis put me on immediately-in the office!); and this time, within 1 week of taking the supplements (and not even following the Detox diet), I had lost 5 pounds!
So, we'll see what happens from here. Wish me luck!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
I Love Days Like This!
Well, for the most part. This morning, the kid's and I drove to my sister's house and rode with her & 2 of her kid's to our cousin's funeral. Not a fun way to start off the day, but it was still good seeing family we haven't seen in a while and have a few laughs! That's one thing our family is really good at! :)
Then I went grocery shopping since we'll be starting our Detox diet on Sunday, and the HEB here in town doesn't carry ANYTHING worthwhile. My sister is a saint, and took my three kid's with her so I could shop in silence. Thanks Sara!!
When we got back home, Paul had everything ready to start making dinner. He decided to fry up some fish he caught on one of his many outings. The weather outside feels SO nice!!! I got a lawnchair and sat outside in the garage with him while the kid's ran and played. There aren't many days where Paul's off of work, I'm not having to run to and fro, and the kid's are out of school all at the same time. It's been so relaxing...so relaxing in fact, I feel like I could go take a nap!
That sounds like a good idea...
"This is the resting place, let the weary rest" Isaiah 28:12
Then I went grocery shopping since we'll be starting our Detox diet on Sunday, and the HEB here in town doesn't carry ANYTHING worthwhile. My sister is a saint, and took my three kid's with her so I could shop in silence. Thanks Sara!!
When we got back home, Paul had everything ready to start making dinner. He decided to fry up some fish he caught on one of his many outings. The weather outside feels SO nice!!! I got a lawnchair and sat outside in the garage with him while the kid's ran and played. There aren't many days where Paul's off of work, I'm not having to run to and fro, and the kid's are out of school all at the same time. It's been so relaxing...so relaxing in fact, I feel like I could go take a nap!
That sounds like a good idea...
"This is the resting place, let the weary rest" Isaiah 28:12
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
No, Ben Keating is NOT God!
I was driving around town today running errands, and I noticed a license plate frame that made me think of a funny story. Well, I thought it was funny. You're entitled to your own opinion.
A few years back, when the kids were about 2, 3 & 4, we had eaten dinner with a friend down the road, and when it was time to pray before the meal, they held hands and said this rhyming, sing-song type of prayer. It kind of took my 3 by surprise, because instead of keeping their heads bowed, eyes closed, they lifted their heads ever so slightly, grinning at one another, trying to stifle their giggles. A few days later, my kids were asking why we couldn't pray like their friend did. I didn't want to bash this family...at least they were doing something before eating their dinner, but I also wanted the kid's to understand what praying really was.
So, I explained to them that praying was simply talking with God...carrying on a conversation just the way we were doing in the car. It involves both talking and listening! I used a silly example, but said to Jamie, "No matter what you said or asked for, and I only responded with the same exact phrase, would that make much sense or mean anything special to you? Let's say you woke up in the morning, and said, "I'm hungry! What can I eat for breakfast?" And I responded with, "I really like your hair bow." ??? Later on, if you asked for a drink of water, and I said, "I really like your hair bow." ??? Or if you came inside after playing with a friend and she had really hurt your feelings, and all I had to offer you was, "I really like your hair bow." ??? It doesn't make any sense does it?
So, I then reminded them that God had given us everything we had, and there was so much more to thank him for, praise him for, talk to him about, etc. I asked, "Who gave us our house?" All the kid's chimed in with, "God did!" I asked, "Who gave us our clothes?" Again, "God did!" I asked, "Who gave us our food?" One more time, "God did!" We thought of several more examples, and then I asked, "Where did we get our car?" This time, Ericson shouted out really loudly (you'd have to be from around here to appreciate this one), "PORT LAVACA FORD!!!!"
I laughed and laughed, and then corrected him with, "No, God did!"
And incidentally, we did NOT buy our vehicle at the time from Ben Keating in Port Lavaca. We bought it in Houston.
A few years back, when the kids were about 2, 3 & 4, we had eaten dinner with a friend down the road, and when it was time to pray before the meal, they held hands and said this rhyming, sing-song type of prayer. It kind of took my 3 by surprise, because instead of keeping their heads bowed, eyes closed, they lifted their heads ever so slightly, grinning at one another, trying to stifle their giggles. A few days later, my kids were asking why we couldn't pray like their friend did. I didn't want to bash this family...at least they were doing something before eating their dinner, but I also wanted the kid's to understand what praying really was.
So, I explained to them that praying was simply talking with God...carrying on a conversation just the way we were doing in the car. It involves both talking and listening! I used a silly example, but said to Jamie, "No matter what you said or asked for, and I only responded with the same exact phrase, would that make much sense or mean anything special to you? Let's say you woke up in the morning, and said, "I'm hungry! What can I eat for breakfast?" And I responded with, "I really like your hair bow." ??? Later on, if you asked for a drink of water, and I said, "I really like your hair bow." ??? Or if you came inside after playing with a friend and she had really hurt your feelings, and all I had to offer you was, "I really like your hair bow." ??? It doesn't make any sense does it?
So, I then reminded them that God had given us everything we had, and there was so much more to thank him for, praise him for, talk to him about, etc. I asked, "Who gave us our house?" All the kid's chimed in with, "God did!" I asked, "Who gave us our clothes?" Again, "God did!" I asked, "Who gave us our food?" One more time, "God did!" We thought of several more examples, and then I asked, "Where did we get our car?" This time, Ericson shouted out really loudly (you'd have to be from around here to appreciate this one), "PORT LAVACA FORD!!!!"
I laughed and laughed, and then corrected him with, "No, God did!"
And incidentally, we did NOT buy our vehicle at the time from Ben Keating in Port Lavaca. We bought it in Houston.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Double Whammy
Well, this has been a day.
I was getting ready for church this morning at about 6:30 when our pastor called with news that caught me off guard. A couple that goes to our church just buried her dad 2 weeks ago, and then this morning, his oldest son who was living in Florida, was killed in a car accident! Just one short year ago, Lorenzo accepted Jesus as his Savior and about a week later broke his back in a car accident...and now this tragedy. This has been a really rough year for their family. Please keep the Palacios' in your prayers as they are certainly struggling right now. Thankfully, his son knew the Lord!
After teaching the kid's Sunday School class this morning, the kid's and I went to another local church to see a good friend of our's get baptized. As I was getting in our car after the service, my sister called to tell me that our cousin was found dead at about 10:30 this morning, probably of a heart attack. He was single, and lived with his mom, right next door to my parent's since my aunt is elderly and her health is steadily declining. So that's another prayer request in addition to the loss within the family...is for my aunt and where she will live now.
Even during these kind of circumstances though, we cannot forget that God is still in control.
I'm reminded of Nicole C. Mullen's song, "Convinced." That's one of my favorites!! It's based off of Romans 8:38-39.
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
I was getting ready for church this morning at about 6:30 when our pastor called with news that caught me off guard. A couple that goes to our church just buried her dad 2 weeks ago, and then this morning, his oldest son who was living in Florida, was killed in a car accident! Just one short year ago, Lorenzo accepted Jesus as his Savior and about a week later broke his back in a car accident...and now this tragedy. This has been a really rough year for their family. Please keep the Palacios' in your prayers as they are certainly struggling right now. Thankfully, his son knew the Lord!
After teaching the kid's Sunday School class this morning, the kid's and I went to another local church to see a good friend of our's get baptized. As I was getting in our car after the service, my sister called to tell me that our cousin was found dead at about 10:30 this morning, probably of a heart attack. He was single, and lived with his mom, right next door to my parent's since my aunt is elderly and her health is steadily declining. So that's another prayer request in addition to the loss within the family...is for my aunt and where she will live now.
Even during these kind of circumstances though, we cannot forget that God is still in control.
I'm reminded of Nicole C. Mullen's song, "Convinced." That's one of my favorites!! It's based off of Romans 8:38-39.
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tapestry
Imagine a piece of cloth just tossed aside in a heap, void of any obvious structure, shape or purpose. It’s plain, unattractive & basically goes unnoticed…that is, until it submits itself to its creator who has a specific, unique design in mind. That’s similar to how our lives are before we allow God-our creator-to have His way in our hearts.
Sometimes I see life as an extravagant, ornate piece of tapestry-so intricately woven together, so rich and complex, that it’s sometimes next to impossible to see where one detail ends and the next one begins. So many details meshed together-smooth, shiny, sparkling threads interwoven with rough, dark, course ones. Yet they must all be included to make the masterpiece complete.
How often do we come to God with our own preconceived ideas of what the design should look like, bringing to him a finished piece, frame and all, assuming we knew what colors and textures it would take to create this glorious work of art. We set off to work without Him, instead of allowing Him to transform us into His likeness-weaving His thoughts, His character, His love through the cloth of our hearts one thread at a time.
Then He is forced to strip us bare, and begin again. He has to make our hearts soft and malleable, and our spirits willing. He wants us to be so keenly aware of our need for Him and so desperate for His touch so that He can transform our dull, lifeless existence into a life filled with His bright, bold colors and strokes.
God knows what is best for us, yet He won’t force His will upon us. It’s only when we allow Him the freedom to do what is required (even when we don’t understand, and it’s painful and we beg Him to quit), & trust Him enough to choose to place the needle and thread back in His ever-loving hands, can our true colors and shape show forth.
John 13:7, “Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “The word of our Lord holds true and everything He does is worthy of our trust.” Psalm 33:4
We can’t see the entire picture, the pattern that He is forming with our lives, the shades of our circumstances, nor the tones of our individual situations. And even if we could, we still wouldn’t be able to comprehend it all.
1 Corinthians 2:9, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
We were never meant to sew our own lives together. He knows we are not capable. So as painful as it may be, let Him untie your knots, untangle the mess you’ve made, mend the places where you’ve missed a stitch or two, and trust Him to create the work of art that you are!
Isaiah 64:8, “We are all the work of Your hand.” Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
That’s the key-HE will complete it!!
I guess the point I’m trying to make is this: Becoming the people we were designed to be is not a self-made effort, a self-improvement program, nor an instant occurrence- but a process. We will never “arrive” this side of Heaven…. We cannot in our own power live the life that He has planned for us. It’s only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we will ever discover our purpose and be able to carry it out. No two tapestries will ever be identical. One shade he places in my life, won’t necessarily match the one He chooses for yours. We have to be emptied of ourselves and any preconceived ideas before God can truly fill us, mold us, and shape us…One thread at a time, one color at a time until we each reflect the hand-picked, one of a kind image that He has chosen for His beautiful creation.
Romans 9:16, “It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
My mom gave me the following poem that either her mom or grandma had. I thought it was the perfect compliment to what I wrote above. Fitting, isn't it?
“My life is but a weaving
Between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Often times he weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttle cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reasons why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the Weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the Pattern He has planned.”
Author Unknown
Sometimes I see life as an extravagant, ornate piece of tapestry-so intricately woven together, so rich and complex, that it’s sometimes next to impossible to see where one detail ends and the next one begins. So many details meshed together-smooth, shiny, sparkling threads interwoven with rough, dark, course ones. Yet they must all be included to make the masterpiece complete.
How often do we come to God with our own preconceived ideas of what the design should look like, bringing to him a finished piece, frame and all, assuming we knew what colors and textures it would take to create this glorious work of art. We set off to work without Him, instead of allowing Him to transform us into His likeness-weaving His thoughts, His character, His love through the cloth of our hearts one thread at a time.
Then He is forced to strip us bare, and begin again. He has to make our hearts soft and malleable, and our spirits willing. He wants us to be so keenly aware of our need for Him and so desperate for His touch so that He can transform our dull, lifeless existence into a life filled with His bright, bold colors and strokes.
God knows what is best for us, yet He won’t force His will upon us. It’s only when we allow Him the freedom to do what is required (even when we don’t understand, and it’s painful and we beg Him to quit), & trust Him enough to choose to place the needle and thread back in His ever-loving hands, can our true colors and shape show forth.
John 13:7, “Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “The word of our Lord holds true and everything He does is worthy of our trust.” Psalm 33:4
We can’t see the entire picture, the pattern that He is forming with our lives, the shades of our circumstances, nor the tones of our individual situations. And even if we could, we still wouldn’t be able to comprehend it all.
1 Corinthians 2:9, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
We were never meant to sew our own lives together. He knows we are not capable. So as painful as it may be, let Him untie your knots, untangle the mess you’ve made, mend the places where you’ve missed a stitch or two, and trust Him to create the work of art that you are!
Isaiah 64:8, “We are all the work of Your hand.” Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
That’s the key-HE will complete it!!
I guess the point I’m trying to make is this: Becoming the people we were designed to be is not a self-made effort, a self-improvement program, nor an instant occurrence- but a process. We will never “arrive” this side of Heaven…. We cannot in our own power live the life that He has planned for us. It’s only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we will ever discover our purpose and be able to carry it out. No two tapestries will ever be identical. One shade he places in my life, won’t necessarily match the one He chooses for yours. We have to be emptied of ourselves and any preconceived ideas before God can truly fill us, mold us, and shape us…One thread at a time, one color at a time until we each reflect the hand-picked, one of a kind image that He has chosen for His beautiful creation.
Romans 9:16, “It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
My mom gave me the following poem that either her mom or grandma had. I thought it was the perfect compliment to what I wrote above. Fitting, isn't it?
“My life is but a weaving
Between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Often times he weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttle cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reasons why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the Weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the Pattern He has planned.”
Author Unknown
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
32 Random Things I'm Thankful For-Numero Dos
No, it doesn't take me 2 1/2 hours to drop my kid's off at school. I'm normally back home within 30 minutes. However, when I got back home, Paul surprised me by wanting to take me out for breakfast for my birthday. So, that's where I've been. Now, to finish my list of 32 Random Things I'm Thankful For...
26. I'm thankful for my husband who knows how very much I love my birthday and does his best to humor me. :)
27. I'm thankful for all my friends and family who have texted or called me this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday (Tina, thanks for the song. Tammy, I'm still bummed you didn't bust out with the Applebee's version of "Happy Birthday" for me)!
28. I'm thankful for the penny I found on the parking lot of the restaurant with the words written on it, "In God We Trust" to remind me that it's not money or anything else that will meet our needs. It's in Christ alone that we have that promise.
29. I'm thankful for my parent's who taught me and my siblings that very truth of relying solely upon God to meet our needs...whenever we would ask for something, we were never told, "Stop asking! Appreciate what you do have! You know we don't have the money for that!" We were told, "Well, let's pray about it and see what happens." We were able to see first hand how God provided (often times miraculously)!
30. I'm thankful for indoor plumbing, especially since this Detox diet has me running to the bathroom every time I turn around! And if I can mention one thing here, that's the only drawback to Warrenton...no bathrooms!!! UGH!
31. I'm thankful for all you faithful, adoring blog fans out there who let me ramble on and on and on and on...
32. I'm thankful that God chose me long ago, before the creation of the world, and that's He's allowed me to live this life, have the friends and family that I do, and that He's my one true love! What more could a girl ask for?
"I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are discouraged take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness; let us exalt his name together." Psalm 34:1-3
26. I'm thankful for my husband who knows how very much I love my birthday and does his best to humor me. :)
27. I'm thankful for all my friends and family who have texted or called me this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday (Tina, thanks for the song. Tammy, I'm still bummed you didn't bust out with the Applebee's version of "Happy Birthday" for me)!
28. I'm thankful for the penny I found on the parking lot of the restaurant with the words written on it, "In God We Trust" to remind me that it's not money or anything else that will meet our needs. It's in Christ alone that we have that promise.
29. I'm thankful for my parent's who taught me and my siblings that very truth of relying solely upon God to meet our needs...whenever we would ask for something, we were never told, "Stop asking! Appreciate what you do have! You know we don't have the money for that!" We were told, "Well, let's pray about it and see what happens." We were able to see first hand how God provided (often times miraculously)!
30. I'm thankful for indoor plumbing, especially since this Detox diet has me running to the bathroom every time I turn around! And if I can mention one thing here, that's the only drawback to Warrenton...no bathrooms!!! UGH!
31. I'm thankful for all you faithful, adoring blog fans out there who let me ramble on and on and on and on...
32. I'm thankful that God chose me long ago, before the creation of the world, and that's He's allowed me to live this life, have the friends and family that I do, and that He's my one true love! What more could a girl ask for?
"I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are discouraged take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness; let us exalt his name together." Psalm 34:1-3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!
Yes, 32 years ago today, I entered the world. For the most part, I was quiet and shy while growing up, but I've always been rather obnoxious about my birthday! :) Anyhow, I thought that today I would list 32 random things I'm thankful for.
Ready, set, go!
1. I'm thankful that even after 21 years of having Type 1 Diabetes, I'm still alive with no complications!
2. I'm thankful that my 10 1/2 year old, 5th grade, daughter still wants me to walk her into school each morning, eat lunch with her once a week, waits up until I tuck her into bed & pray with her each night, and generally just wants to be with me 24 hours a day. She is the sweetest!
3. I'm thankful that I can be straight out honest & blunt with our pastor (also my boss & very good family friend)...no beating around the bush here! Tell it like it is.
4. I'm thankful that my 9 year old son woke up early this morning to clean out my car for my birthday. Although he quickly loses interest and moves on to something else, it's the thought that counts, right?
5. I'm thankful for quiet, peaceful, calm, relaxing mornings (you know, before the kid's wake up). Ha! Mornings are my favorite time of day!!!
6. I'm thankful that I have two friends (our pastor's two teenage girls) that send me encouraging text messages every morning that bring a smile to my face & get my day started off right!
7. I'm thankful that my neighbor loves to cook (and is quite good at it), and brought us over sausage rolls and kolaches yesterday...which means I don't have to cook breakfast for the kid's this morning.
8. I'm thankful for the silly, funny things that come out of my kid's mouths sometimes that keep the humor alive & well here in our home. I'll give you just one example...when my daughter asked a long time ago why our rear ends were called "Buttocks." She thought it would make much more sense to call them
"Fat-ocks" or "Jiggly-ocks"! Then she giggles herself into hysterics, causing everyone else to laugh along with her till our stomachs hurt!
9. I'm thankful that my children & I have a very open, close relationship where we can talk about anything and everything.
10. I'm thankful for a husband who loves to cook, doesn't mind cleaning, and does so much more around the house than any other husband I know. He truly is talented and I am blessed!
11. I'm also thankful that my husband loves the Lord first and foremost and desires to stay in His Word daily. Sad to say, I've yet to read through the entire Bible, and he's read through at least 6 times now. Wow!
12. I'm thankful that God has opened the door for me to be in contact again with an old friend...(old as in, I've known her for years...not that she is old). I'm exactly 2 months & 4 days older than she is.
13. I'm thankful that (so far) my children have not argued with one another yet this morning! I do believe we have a record!
14. I'm thankful for my friend Connie asking me to go to Warrenton with her this past weekend. It was a blast! I just wish we could have shopped a little longer.
15. I'm thankful for all the lessons my youngest son is teaching me. He certainly keeps me on my knees in prayer, in humble dependance upon God, seeking His wisdom.
16. I'm thankful that I didn't lose my temper, even though my kid's just had their first little blow-up of the morning.
17. I'm thankful that our women's group from church (Anchored Souls) will be starting up another study tonight, called, "Restore My Heart." I'm really excited to see how God changes & grows each of us through this study!
18. I'm thankful that God has instilled in me a love & a passion to write...if I could only find more time.
19. I'm thankful I got a great night's sleep-thanks to my TempurPedic pillow. I'm also thankful to my Chiropractor friend who let me buy that pillow at his cost. Thanks Jason!
20. I'm thankful that my husband might finally have his boat in working order again. He ordered a new motor (for floundering), and the day he put it on (his birthday-9/5), he broke it as he was backing the boat into the barn! Thankfully, he was able to get it fixed, but then the outboard motor began having problems. He spent all day working on it yesterday, so hopefully he can go fishing tonight.
21. I'm thankful (while looking at some pictures on our bookshelf) that we as a family have been able to go on several vacations & have made some really fun memories together...whether it was at Disney World, Schlitterbahn, or just sitting in a cabin in New Mexico getting snowed in.
22. I'm thankful for God's grace and forgiveness that has totally set me free from condemnation! "Everyone who trusts in him will be freely pardoned." Psalm 34:22 "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1
23. I'm thankful for Connie that let's me blubber & cry all over her when I need to...most recently when my brother Clay moved to Arkansas. It happened a LOT! :(
24. I'm thankful that my son Noah gave me his only Tootsie Roll just now, knowing that I love them. Even if I'm not eating sugar right now (thanks to my good ol' Detox diet), again it's the thought that counts!
25. I'm thankful that I'm about to leave to take my children to school. Be honest, you know you feel that way at times too. ;) I'll finish my post when I return.
Ready, set, go!
1. I'm thankful that even after 21 years of having Type 1 Diabetes, I'm still alive with no complications!
2. I'm thankful that my 10 1/2 year old, 5th grade, daughter still wants me to walk her into school each morning, eat lunch with her once a week, waits up until I tuck her into bed & pray with her each night, and generally just wants to be with me 24 hours a day. She is the sweetest!
3. I'm thankful that I can be straight out honest & blunt with our pastor (also my boss & very good family friend)...no beating around the bush here! Tell it like it is.
4. I'm thankful that my 9 year old son woke up early this morning to clean out my car for my birthday. Although he quickly loses interest and moves on to something else, it's the thought that counts, right?
5. I'm thankful for quiet, peaceful, calm, relaxing mornings (you know, before the kid's wake up). Ha! Mornings are my favorite time of day!!!
6. I'm thankful that I have two friends (our pastor's two teenage girls) that send me encouraging text messages every morning that bring a smile to my face & get my day started off right!
7. I'm thankful that my neighbor loves to cook (and is quite good at it), and brought us over sausage rolls and kolaches yesterday...which means I don't have to cook breakfast for the kid's this morning.
8. I'm thankful for the silly, funny things that come out of my kid's mouths sometimes that keep the humor alive & well here in our home. I'll give you just one example...when my daughter asked a long time ago why our rear ends were called "Buttocks." She thought it would make much more sense to call them
"Fat-ocks" or "Jiggly-ocks"! Then she giggles herself into hysterics, causing everyone else to laugh along with her till our stomachs hurt!
9. I'm thankful that my children & I have a very open, close relationship where we can talk about anything and everything.
10. I'm thankful for a husband who loves to cook, doesn't mind cleaning, and does so much more around the house than any other husband I know. He truly is talented and I am blessed!
11. I'm also thankful that my husband loves the Lord first and foremost and desires to stay in His Word daily. Sad to say, I've yet to read through the entire Bible, and he's read through at least 6 times now. Wow!
12. I'm thankful that God has opened the door for me to be in contact again with an old friend...(old as in, I've known her for years...not that she is old). I'm exactly 2 months & 4 days older than she is.
13. I'm thankful that (so far) my children have not argued with one another yet this morning! I do believe we have a record!
14. I'm thankful for my friend Connie asking me to go to Warrenton with her this past weekend. It was a blast! I just wish we could have shopped a little longer.
15. I'm thankful for all the lessons my youngest son is teaching me. He certainly keeps me on my knees in prayer, in humble dependance upon God, seeking His wisdom.
16. I'm thankful that I didn't lose my temper, even though my kid's just had their first little blow-up of the morning.
17. I'm thankful that our women's group from church (Anchored Souls) will be starting up another study tonight, called, "Restore My Heart." I'm really excited to see how God changes & grows each of us through this study!
18. I'm thankful that God has instilled in me a love & a passion to write...if I could only find more time.
19. I'm thankful I got a great night's sleep-thanks to my TempurPedic pillow. I'm also thankful to my Chiropractor friend who let me buy that pillow at his cost. Thanks Jason!
20. I'm thankful that my husband might finally have his boat in working order again. He ordered a new motor (for floundering), and the day he put it on (his birthday-9/5), he broke it as he was backing the boat into the barn! Thankfully, he was able to get it fixed, but then the outboard motor began having problems. He spent all day working on it yesterday, so hopefully he can go fishing tonight.
21. I'm thankful (while looking at some pictures on our bookshelf) that we as a family have been able to go on several vacations & have made some really fun memories together...whether it was at Disney World, Schlitterbahn, or just sitting in a cabin in New Mexico getting snowed in.
22. I'm thankful for God's grace and forgiveness that has totally set me free from condemnation! "Everyone who trusts in him will be freely pardoned." Psalm 34:22 "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1
23. I'm thankful for Connie that let's me blubber & cry all over her when I need to...most recently when my brother Clay moved to Arkansas. It happened a LOT! :(
24. I'm thankful that my son Noah gave me his only Tootsie Roll just now, knowing that I love them. Even if I'm not eating sugar right now (thanks to my good ol' Detox diet), again it's the thought that counts!
25. I'm thankful that I'm about to leave to take my children to school. Be honest, you know you feel that way at times too. ;) I'll finish my post when I return.
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