tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81275482009-07-13T02:42:36.601-07:00The little flashes of insight that God gives are to me, like flowers from heaven. Not that every piece written here is a 'flower' but I hope what you read here will tickle your nose and you'll find the scent of the Father as you walk through this garden.Lani - the flowerladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585671283993061508noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127548.post-16759416656858618072009-07-11T08:48:00.000-07:002009-07-11T08:57:59.072-07:00

After yesterday's post on smells I lay in my bed, listening. I realized there are many gifts that God has given through our senses. So today, I want to hear, wonderful sounds of God, walking in my day...501. Cries of, "Mommy, I missed you." as they tumble in the door from a week at camp.502. Stories spilling out of excited lips of all they've learned and done and friends they've made while

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As I was driving home today I was thinking about wonderful smells. What a gift God has given us in wonderful smells. I was going to say close your eyes and let the memories of these smells waft over you but then you couldn't read them. I've heard it's very hard to read with your eyes closed unless you are familiar with Braille. Anyways, this is a bit of my 'wonderful smells that are gifts'

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We've just returned from family camp. It was different this year than it has been in other years. Good but different. I read a lot, was somewhat anti-social and ran after my three year old for the most part. I think I need to add to my gratitude list, it's about that time...449. I am thankful for authors that make me think outside my boxes. I've read some excellent books recently and I am

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It's Saturday and for a change I have absolutely nothing on my calendar. It's quite shocking to my system. I have spent the morning talking to friends, reading blogs, writing - wow, haven't done that in awhile and just generally being relaxed. Eating hasn't been important, the kids are all cruising around having fun. Just a nice day. Think I might go sew a bit...

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After researching modesty both through what the Bible has to say and polling the male citizenry for their opinion I have come up with two equitable solutions. In the spirit of Jonathon Swift I offer you this modest proposal...Our current society seems not to view modesty as an important issue. There is no regard for hemlines or bustlines whatsoever. Young women are not taught how to sit, stand or

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A week later and I still haven't written about our Spring Tea...Last Sunday we had a lovely tea-party with moms and daughters and women of many ages. We drank tea, ate cheesecake and talked about why modesty is important. We had a funny little 'unfashionable' show as our older youth demonstrated some of our current fashions and how NOT to wear them and then how to wear them in a modest way. Jodi

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11:00 PMMother's DayBegan aloneEnds aloneSandwiched in-between...warm bathhandmade cards from schoolworship practiceSunday School discussionsdisciplinelate arrival to the platformchurch servicerandom lunchlovely napfamily birthday party at grandma'sdelicious suppermuch laughter and warmthchildish anticsrefereeing disagreementsfamily meeting to discuss behaviour issuesbedtime hugs and kissesgentle

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Today was a day where I actually felt like I did a couple things right as a mom. A couple of moms and I were talking about how we are so NOT 'super' moms. But every once in awhile you get it right and you know it...today I had a few of those moments and they were gifts.445. I followed the advice of many sage homeschoolers and asked my daughter what she would be interested in studying in the fall

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I have to admit to blogger-envy today. I get a little jealous of people who are able to keep their blogs current and interesting. People who, through their blogs have been 'found'. Incredible writers, amazing journeys that are being made, lovely things being created and shared with others. My life is busy, some say insane, and rather ordinary really. I am not on any crusade other than to

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I am always amazed how days slip away. Here it is almost the end of March, spring is here according to the calendar while snow falls gently outside my window. I feel like that a little, in my heart I'm leaping and stretching and breaking forth and on the outside my hip hurts, I'm tired and my hair is bad (definately not as pretty as the snow). I can't help but be thankful though, so I continue

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393. My God who is so good to me.394. The Pinel family for coming down this weekend to pour themselves into our youth group.395. The Massons for coming down and doing the same.396. Cherie for sharing her journey and encouraging us to abandon the fluff and maybe more.397. Sarah for allowing God to open your heart.398. Ashley, Ashton, Tim and Breanna - what a great team you are, you are such

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Our home has been a battlefront lately. We are in a battle for our children, fighting the enemy for truth, respect and peace. I'm encouraged by the hope that we might be moving in a direction that the enemy doesn't want us to go in. Since we came back from Kansas City the Lord has shifted our focus and had us enter into a new track that involves a lot of praying. I must confess I have never

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I sat down at the computer to write because it was a quiet moment. Before I could sign in I was surrounded. I'm going to persevere because a rare and wonderful thing is happening in my kitchen this morning. My #2 son decided to make a 'fancy' breakfast for me this morning, he tried for breakfast in bed but I deterred him because I was just too grumpy to accept that offer. So now the table is set

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We had a lovely Christmas Day enjoying each others company, playing games, eating, watching movies, building forts, playing in the snow, chasing deer, taking pictures and such things. It was really a nice day even though we weren't in our own home or with other family, which felt a little strange really. We were getting ready to open gifts and I was feeling a little sad that my lovely tree was

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So here I am in Colorado on Christmas Eve watching Santa Claus 2 with my stinky boys. Seriously, my boys are blowing off the most disgusting gas ever. If we don't make it back home it will be because we died of nasty gas inhalation...So the trip down wasn't too bad, the kids didn't kill each other. We didn't fall asleep, so that was good. We actually managed to fit everything, including

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So, the preparations for leaving on our big trip continue in a flurry of activities, company, a little stress and lots of fun. My to do list is getting a little shorter and I have much to be thankful for...343. It is a gift to see my children growing up and being able to laugh and joke and talk with them at more of a peer level than ever before.344. I am thankful that I can see myself growing up

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So....apparently there is more than one person who reads this....there are 2, hee hee. The question was asked, "How did the 10 day challenge go?" I think I can continue on with my gift list and answer that question at the same time (does that count as a gift? why not? #333)#334. At first I was a little discouraged because I only lost 3 pounds and a total of about 1.5 inches. Then, I was in

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So....my friend and fellow-blogger kicked my butt and figured I should actually write something. I think maybe she might be the only one reading this presently because everyone else probably got bored and went on to more exciting blogs...So I think I'm going to continue on with my 1000 gifts list...but I have to remember what number I'm on, one moment please!! So I'm on #324....324. It is a

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So, I have about a million reasons why I haven't updated this in forever. Mostly because I can hardly ever get near a computer in this house! And when I do it's either late at night and my husband is turning the lights off, like right now...or the internet isn't working or I'm working on something that needs to be done.So here's our little update on life:Me:- still working on losing weight,

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WARNING: I have no idea what I am about to write. If this makes no sense to anyone but me, I'm good with that.For the last 12 years I have struggled with my body image. Having babies has a way of changing one's shape. Three years after I had my first baby I joined Weigh Down and lost 20 lbs or so. I was thrilled. The body I had been used to was a lean, muscled machine. I was quite active, a

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Cats. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I hate that they make myself and my son sick, I hate the smell and hair they leave behind. But they are so pretty and graceful. I love to watch them play in the yard. I love to look at them sitting so perfectly with their tails curled around their feet. This morning they were a gift (315) as I watchen them playing and romping with a bit of

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Okay, so on Monday I start feeling not so good but decided to pretend like I was fine all week. Did all my regular weekly things like:-cleaning-laundry--washing and vaccuming floors-baking bread-making brownies- attending son's very first volleyball tourney-attending 2 birthday parties (one was for me, grin)- making meals for work crews- home schooling-running forgotten lunches in to

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these are my pictures, that I took so please don't anybody steal them, okay....thanks.Some excellent pictures I took with my excellent camera!!If this video ever finishes uploading it is the one of Libby and her baby. Obviously she's an observant child and has paid attention during all the times I've had to diaper her little hind end.

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I am not always thankful for technology, but today I am thankful for many little technological blessings.303. Skype - Did you know you can call on Skype for free!! Because of this technological marvel we can call Germany and talk to Kathrin at no charge, how good is that!!!304. Webcams - With this advancement, we can not only talk to her but SEE her and she can see us at the same time!!

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Sooooooooooooo, my sweet friend is really good at lying apparently. Last week she invited me to a candle party at her house that was scheduled for this morning. I caught a cold yesterday and almost didn't go because I was feeling pretty lousy this morning. Yesterday she was here sewing with me and my mom all day. Poor girl, I pestered her about the 'candle' party all day. See, she was lying to me

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