Sam has an Orthodontist appointment before noon. He's also having his birthday sleepover tonight. For which I still need to make a skull-and-cross-bones cake (it's a pirate party! what other kind of cake can you have???). Esther leaves on Saturday to stay with Ben's Dad and Mom for the whole of next week and we need to pack her.
To top it off, I got to bed 15min. to midnight (no one to blame but myself!) and woke up at 4.30am to get to the club. I ran the 3.5 miles!!!! Yea!
Can anyone say COFFEE!!!! Yesserie, I'll be on my second cup in about an hour.
Hope you have a great day......hey Allison.....praying.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Things That Make Me Fume
Sounds racy huh? Well, in reality, I'm just a normal, human trying to live holy in a corrupt world. I'm just waiting for heaven and trying to grab as many wanderers as I can on my way up!
I realised today that things can really make me burn. Ben's been trying to tell me, but I guess I had to come to this realisation on my own.
One of the things that has recently bothered me is a lack of general respect. By general respect I mean: it doesn't matter who you're talking to you look at them in the eye and use manners....opening doors for the elderly, obeying the speed limit (yes, I go 55 when that's the limit. the limit isn't 60 or 65 is it?)....etc. I like order and rules. Without them this world would be even worse.
It bothers me when people don't look before they change lanes or use blinkers to merge into MY lane when theirs has mysteriously ENDED! HELLOOOO, like the big yellow and black warning sign wasn't enough. Hang up and drive! And since when do people NOT look to cross parking lots, and then NOT wave to thank you for graciously stopping on a dime and not smashing into them?
It's more than just breaking rules or not been respectful. There is, in today's America, an ASSUMPTION that whatever one is doing at the time is more important than anyone else's plans and as such takes precedence. Really, it's about a selfish attitude, a 'victims' mentality.
Now, with all that said, I'm in no way saying that I am right all the time. No, I mess up too. I just wish that for ONE day we could all be more reverent and respectful, putting others above ourselves. Sometimes I want to scream......"You're old enough to drive a car, so that must mean you've graduated kindygarten. ACT LIKE IT!"
In these instances my job isn't to correct, but to do what I know is right and pray (and not rant and rave and stare the other driver down). Hum, sounds like what I tell the kids!
This may be part of me you've never met before.....part of me none the less!
Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
I realised today that things can really make me burn. Ben's been trying to tell me, but I guess I had to come to this realisation on my own.
One of the things that has recently bothered me is a lack of general respect. By general respect I mean: it doesn't matter who you're talking to you look at them in the eye and use manners....opening doors for the elderly, obeying the speed limit (yes, I go 55 when that's the limit. the limit isn't 60 or 65 is it?)....etc. I like order and rules. Without them this world would be even worse.
It bothers me when people don't look before they change lanes or use blinkers to merge into MY lane when theirs has mysteriously ENDED! HELLOOOO, like the big yellow and black warning sign wasn't enough. Hang up and drive! And since when do people NOT look to cross parking lots, and then NOT wave to thank you for graciously stopping on a dime and not smashing into them?
It's more than just breaking rules or not been respectful. There is, in today's America, an ASSUMPTION that whatever one is doing at the time is more important than anyone else's plans and as such takes precedence. Really, it's about a selfish attitude, a 'victims' mentality.
Now, with all that said, I'm in no way saying that I am right all the time. No, I mess up too. I just wish that for ONE day we could all be more reverent and respectful, putting others above ourselves. Sometimes I want to scream......"You're old enough to drive a car, so that must mean you've graduated kindygarten. ACT LIKE IT!"
In these instances my job isn't to correct, but to do what I know is right and pray (and not rant and rave and stare the other driver down). Hum, sounds like what I tell the kids!
This may be part of me you've never met before.....part of me none the less!
Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
Friday, July 20, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Crowding
Sam had a dental exam today. Reason being......I noticed that after his permanent teeth came in (like 6 months after) they started to 'grow' taller still. Esther's permanent teeth came in perfectly with no extended growth. I prayed that he wouldn't need any interfering measures.
After a short look, the Doc said....."He needs to see on Orthodontist. I don't say that often to one so young." He then went on to tell me that he thought his lower eye teeth should be removed and possibly his upper. Then, I look at our dental benefits. NO ORTHODONTIST COVERAGE. BUMMER!
My thought process was, "Lord, you know we aren't able to pay for expensive procedures....YOU could have healed him!" Then the gentle reassurance came in my mind. "I (God) am your provider. I knew what you would need before you would need it. TRUST ME."
Sooooo, I do. And make an appointment for the Orthodontist and came to find out that the initial visit is FREE!!!! And any teeth that may need to be pulled can be at our Dentist office and the coverage is GREAT!!!!! Isn't God great?!?
All this to say; thanks God., you always have our back. Love you Lord.
After a short look, the Doc said....."He needs to see on Orthodontist. I don't say that often to one so young." He then went on to tell me that he thought his lower eye teeth should be removed and possibly his upper. Then, I look at our dental benefits. NO ORTHODONTIST COVERAGE. BUMMER!
My thought process was, "Lord, you know we aren't able to pay for expensive procedures....YOU could have healed him!" Then the gentle reassurance came in my mind. "I (God) am your provider. I knew what you would need before you would need it. TRUST ME."
Sooooo, I do. And make an appointment for the Orthodontist and came to find out that the initial visit is FREE!!!! And any teeth that may need to be pulled can be at our Dentist office and the coverage is GREAT!!!!! Isn't God great?!?
All this to say; thanks God., you always have our back. Love you Lord.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Running the Street
My oh my! Last Sunday Ben and I decided to take turns running in our neighborhood. He went first and said he'd met his time goal. This totally pumped me up and I thought "I've been running at least 4 miles each time I run, this will be easy for me too!" HA! Famous last thoughts. It was so very much harder than I expected.
I learned that, in addition to running LONG distances on the treadmill, I also should have been running with a slight INCLINE! I was running at complete zero incline on the treadmill..... (no wonder it was easy to run 4.5 miles!)
So, I ran today at a .5 incline for 2.5 miles. Let me tell you, it was certainly more work! My stride was all off as was my overall running form (hence the new blister on my toe:(. Is there any wonder why my ab's feel tuckered out?
Now I get to work at increasing the distance while staying at .5. Then I'll increase the incline again and decrease distance and gradually increase distance again........ahhhhhh! The 26 miles in a marathon seem sooooo far away!!!
I leave you with this. Hebrews 12:1-2b "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us RUN with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
I learned that, in addition to running LONG distances on the treadmill, I also should have been running with a slight INCLINE! I was running at complete zero incline on the treadmill..... (no wonder it was easy to run 4.5 miles!)
So, I ran today at a .5 incline for 2.5 miles. Let me tell you, it was certainly more work! My stride was all off as was my overall running form (hence the new blister on my toe:(. Is there any wonder why my ab's feel tuckered out?
Now I get to work at increasing the distance while staying at .5. Then I'll increase the incline again and decrease distance and gradually increase distance again........ahhhhhh! The 26 miles in a marathon seem sooooo far away!!!
I leave you with this. Hebrews 12:1-2b "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us RUN with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Back Yard
We bought a pool last Thursday and let me tell ya; we've used it! It had been so much fun and has kept us content in these 95+ degree days (We have a/c just in our family room. Gotta love craigslist free section! Thanks Ben for being a craigslistoholic:). I just learned that the meteorologists measure the temperature in the shade. I can't believe that I'm twenty something and didn't know that. *sigh* I wonder what other knowledge I've lived without and won't discover until I'm even older.....ahhhhh! (smile)
Happy, holy-hot day to you!
Zach wanted this pict. to show his shivers and was disappointed when it didn't. He was COLD! (He's the one outside the pool:)
Happy, holy-hot day to you!
Zach wanted this pict. to show his shivers and was disappointed when it didn't. He was COLD! (He's the one outside the pool:)
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Five and Favorite
Sundays are my ultimate favorite day! I get to see my 'extended' family (my church family) and rest with my wonderful husband and kids.
A normal Sunday for us goes like this.
Ben and I get up at 7 or earlier if we go for a run. Get the kids up by 7.30 and supervise breakfast. Get ready for service and leave by 9.20. Arrive home by noon, eat lunch and institute the Forever Sunday Nap. Forever because we always take a nap on Sundays.(We've been napping on Sundays since before we had kids even!)
Then we read or play family games and eat cheesy popcorn for dinner while watching a movie.
My five minutes are up and I've got to go! Love to all.
P.S. Ran 4.5 Wednesday in 50 min.
Friday, July 6, 2007
7....it's about my birth.
Sam is seven today. When I asked him what 7 meant, he responded "It's about my birth."
Sam was born after laboring off and on July 4th and 5th. I went into 'active' labor 10pm the 5th and he was born at 7.10am the 6th after his shoulders were FINALLY unstuck. (the attending midwife was calling 911 directly before he was born.....he just wouldn't come out!) He weighed in at 9#13oz. and was 21 inches long. (BTW his shoulder circumference was 17 inches.)
His is the most positive kid I know. He loves to look at biology books and watch on-line surgeries with his Grandpa.....hum....a doctor in the making??? Notice I didn't say I watched the surgeries! I DON'T! He'll play sports but he loves to read more. In fact his love of reading gets him into trouble at times. I'll remind him to complete a task, but 15 minutes later I'll find the task still undone and his nose in a book! His favorite color is red and fav. dinner is spaghetti with sauce and veggies on the side. He is jovial. I love his laugh! He prays with confidence and will tell you what God thinks about things. (He knows what it right and will let YOU know too).
Happy Birthday Buddy. Love you.
There was trouble in posting the pictures today.....too big and out of order....
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Happy Independence Day!
Patrick Henry is who I quoted in the title. Our country was founded on standing for Truth and Liberty......and GOD! There is no such thing as separation of Church and state. To remove one from the other would be death. Death of a great country.
Have you ever watch Little House on the Prairie? The school house was also the church. This is how it REALLY worked back then, not just for the TV show.
Okay....sorry....I got distracted! My goal isn't to bash America by any means.
I thank God that I live in this great land. There is no other country like the USA in the whole world. I am proud that I don't have to worry about dieing for worshiping the God I love (at least not yet).
I encourage you to stand up and fight for this country with prayers. God isn't done with us yet, we're not dead yet, right?
God Bless America.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Precious
The kids and I went to visit Ben's Mom and Grandma yesterday. Okay....you pulled it out of me! It was a double motive! Sam's birthday is this coming Friday, we also went down to celebrate the event. Pictured is Sam wearing his comic teeth. (hey.....can anyone let me in on the secret of how to rotate a photo????)
We had such a wonderful visit. Grandma Berta's sister (Ben's great-aunt, the kid's great-great) was up from California. The multi-generational photo I took was great.....although it's stuck in my BRAIN! Unfortunately my camera decided to go dead and I wasn't expecting or planing for this. (Bad, bad, bad Katy) I also forgot to ask my Mother-in-law to take one with her fabulous camera! Ahhhhhhh! So, I have no great, tangible photo :( I'm bummed!
Grandma and Auntie tell such great, funny, unheard-by-me stories. What a pleasure they are.
Now if I just could have made it to California (I'm CRAVING travel BAD!).......maybe a future road trip post????? He, he, he. Ben already told me we could go to visit relatives this coming fall. Can anyone say home school field trip?
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