Wow, it sure has been busy around here!

Last week was VBS week at our church, and Phil & I had the 4 & 5 year old class...

it kept us hopping!

We decorated our room for the "Investigation Destination" theme of the week

We were looking for clues to find the True King

One of my new friends was helping me out by dressing like a king :)

We had lesson time, snack time, games and crafts

The children we had were just adorable, and they were so smart!

They really learned and knew a lot!

And, they were so funny! I laughed all week!

Our Pastor's wife was sneaking to wear Spy Guy's glasses...

Spy Guy was a big hit with the children!

My daughter had the opportunity to do a chalk art for the kids,

our Pastor did the preaching.

Brad came and help us out, the kids loved him!

The pretty lady in the blue was also helping us in our class,

it was great to work with her and get to know her better :)

 

Especially the little girls! ;)

 

What a privilege to teach children about Jesus!

I am still praying for the children in my class, that they will

grow up to follow the Lord.

 

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 19:14

 

 

 



Are You Bored?

Someone sent me an email with the title Are You Bored?

And, it reminded me of when my kids were young...and they said that they were "bored". :)

Well, they found out quickly that you weren't allowed to say that in our home.

We should never be bored!

My remedy?

I made up a list of Productive Activities and posted it on the frig.

If all of their school work and chores were done, they could choose something off of

this list to do.

If they didn't do this--and slipped and said that they were bored--they got a really crummy job to do instead. I had a list for those also for me to choose from. :)

Like...cleaning the grout with a toothbrush :)

Some ideas from the list:

• Write/make a card for a grandparent
• Read a book
• Gardening
• Memory Verse
• Play with Legos or Lincoln Logs
• Walk the Dog
• Play the Piano

I had quite a few items on the list, so that there should be plenty to choose from even over a period of time.

It solved our problem, and helped them to develop a good habit of using their time wisely.

I try to apply this to myself too. I try to have plenty of things "waiting in the wings" for me to do, so that I never feel bored.

Hope this inspires you today to find some new, creative things to use your time.

Walking Down Memory Lane

I was going through some old pictures...what a lovely walk down memory lane for me!

My children have grown so fast, I can't imagine where the time went!

Here are some of those lovely memories :)

If you still have "littles" at home...hug them tight!

Time will fly and you don't have a moment to waste!

Kiss and hug them every chance you get!

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Psalm 127:3,4



THANK YOU LORD



THANK YOU LORD

Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;

we have plenty of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;

we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;

they were so warm and comfortable last night. 

 I know that many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom,

complete with all the splattered
mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and  dirty lavatory;

they are so convenient.

Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so
badly;  

It has served us faithfully for many years. 

 It is full of cold
drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today.

It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing,

 the lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the yard.

Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door.  

My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly
blessed my family. 

 I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

This was sent to me by my dear friend Marie.

I loved it, hope you do also.

Great Assignment

JOY!

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."
-- Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Above: My mother, my brother-Dickie, and me (my sister Laurie wasn't born yet) :)

" Who is it that loves me and will love me forever with an affection which no chance, no misery, no crime of mine can do away? — It is you, my mother."-- Thomas Carlyle

Sunday was a day set aside for Mothers. This special day set me to thinking about motherhood. Here are some of my thoughts...first, I want to say how blessed I am to have my Mom! She's such a wonderful mother to me! She encourages me, prays for me, and helps me in a million ways! And we have a lot of fun together! We like to cook, shop, play games, laugh, and just chat together. I enjoy her company. I love her deeply. She's my mother.

Secondly, I want to thank these two below...if it weren't for them, I wouldn't have earned the blessed title of Mother.

The years have gone so swiftly by! And as I've passed my midlife point already, I can say that being a mother is the highest calling in my life after being a Christian. (I wish I had a big family with 12 children!) But God didn't have that for me.

Mothers have a special way of filling homes with love, and when the home is filled with love -you'll always find God spoken of there.

- Helen Steiner Rice -

Being a mother is an awesome responsibility. It's a job that never ends. It's rewards cannot be measured by monetary standards.

But, I don't just want a mother. A praying mother. I want to be a godly mother.

Attributes of a Godly Mother ...

She has accepted Christ as Savior
And Lord of her whole life;
She has peace with God,
That calms her inner strife;
She knows how to trust
The Father for all things;
She is right and just,
In the guidance she gives.

She knows how to pray
For her family's daily needs;
She can point the way,
Which God wants all to go;
And always seeks to guide
Her family towards God;
For she abides in the Lord,
Walking the way He leads.

She knows how to share
the importance of the Holy Word;
And seeks to reach her child
From the depth of her heart;
She always tries to be
Loving, gentle, and kind;
She helps her child grow
In divine wisdom, insight, and grace.

She takes a house and makes it
A pleasant home for her family;
And if her children stray
A forgiving love they will find.

One who aspires to be all of this,
A Godly Mother she is indeed;
For she has not been remiss,
In reflecting the Almighty God
In whom she believes,
For all her children to see.

-Treasury of Quotable Poems

I still fall very short, but I'm still trying. And, I love my job!

I just couldn't let today's verse go by without a mention! It's one of my Fav's!
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
That picture is an oldie--but I like it!


We all really need to be praying for our children...that they would choose to walk with God all of their days.



I wish I had a hammock full of children like the one above! But I am blessed to have my two!
I hope I have a hammock full of "grands" one day! :)

Daily Blessing

Today's Verse:

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3rd John 1:4

This is one of my favorite verses! I didn't want you to miss reading today's Daily Blessing.
This picture is an oldie, but I like it! :)