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Mother's Day

{ 11:35, Thursday, May 8, 2008 } { Posted in From the Heart } { 4 comments } { Link }

Blessings!

   I have always maintained that Mother's Day is simply another Hallmark conspiricy to grab childrens hard earned money and force families to do things they wouldn't ordinarily do. Like buy cards, gifts (isn't Christmas good enough?), flowers, candy and often trips to restaurants they can't afford even on a good day!

   I was complaining about this very thing just the other day while walking through Michael's craft store. I tend to ramble outloud when I start ranting over such things. This means that I then turn it into a "public forum" and by default invite others to have an opinion or input. :P

   While wandering aimlessly down one isle I said, to no one in particular (I was alone:P), "what is the point of Mother's Day? I don't WANT anything, I surely don't NEED anything, I have my children around me all the time anyway so it won't really be any different, most restaurant food kills my stomach and I constantly analyze the food and comment about how many pennies it cost to make a meal that I am paying an outrageous amount for". This little old woman clears her throat...got my attention:s I giggled and said, "Oops, I thought I was alone!"

   She smiles at me, walks over and puts her hand on my arm and says..."Dear, what makes you think that Mother's Day is about you?" I opened my already footfilled mouth to say something and she say, "I don't need an answer young lady, I just want to tell you something I learned long ago. It's not about being a mother, it's about children being able to show how much they love the mother they still have on this earth in a public way. Don't deny them the one thing they probably have saved all year to do with you to honor you and show the rest of the world how much they think of you. God made you for them to rise up and call you blessed. Will you curse them for doing just that? Have a wonderful Mother's day dear, smile, hold up your head and be proud of them."

   Wow...can we say humbled? God sent me an angel to put me in my place. I got spanked hard with that one. No just a tap on the head, not a nudge on the shoulder, not "food for thought", He sent that angel to cut me off at the knees and send me sprawling before Him.

   This Mother's Day when you are being honored publicly by your children, remember it's not about you, it's about their love and admiration for the woman that raised them to be the wonderful children of God they have become:)

God be with thee!

Sister Lori



It has come to my attention...

{ 20:46, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 } { Posted in From the Heart } { 0 comments } { Link }

Blessings!

   Well, it's come to my attention that I didn't make it clear that the pictures I posted on the cheese making were not actually pictures of me or my family. The folks shown in the pictures were ladies from our Dairy Goat Association and spectators. I was mostly behind the camera taking the pictures:)

   I just thought I would clear that up. If you look at my past pictures you will see that those are clearly none of us:)

   Anyway, thank you all for noticing and asking before assuming:) Sometimes, misunderstandings happen:)

   Have a very blessed week!

God be with thee!

Sister Lori



Thank you!

{ 23:14, Thursday, April 24, 2008 } { Posted in From the Heart } { 1 comments } { Link }

Blessings!

   I want to thank everyone for the lovely and encouraging private messages on being a featured blogger. I must say that I am very flattered that I would be chosen. I never really thought I had much to contribute, I had just started blogging for fun and didn't think it would ever get this far, let alone for this long:P

   You have each blessed me with your words of kindness, encouragement and uplift. I wanted to thank you all!

   God be with thee!

Sister Lori



What type of mother am I?

{ 20:03, Sunday, April 6, 2008 } { Posted in From the Heart } { 0 comments } { Link }

I saw this on mvose1051's blog. It looked interesting so I thought I'd give it a try and see what it saida bout me. My girls think it's me to a T:P

Your type is: intp  —The “Love of Learning” Mother

“I keep the encyclopedia in the kitchen so we can look up things together while we eat.”

  • Intellectually curious and patient, the INTP mother relishes those times with a child when they are learning something interesting together. Whether they’re at the zoo or computer terminal, she sparks to answering his or her “whys” with in-depth responses or new knowledge.
  • The INTP mother is also objective and introspective. She listens to and discusses children’s ideas and questions as she would those of a peer, fostering self-esteem and confidence. Open and non-directive, she allows children the freedom to do for themselves and quietly encourages them to believe they can do it.
  • Independence, autonomy, intellectual development, and self-reliance are probably the INTP’s highest priorities for her children. An avid reader, she naturally imparts an appreciation and love of reading as well.
  • Drawn to all types of learning, the INTP may also value her mothering experience for all the new insights about life it provides her.


It speaks for itself:P

{ 17:10, Friday, March 21, 2008 } { Posted in From the Heart } { 4 comments } { Link }



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