Faithful Tami
May be awhile
I may be losing the computer for awhile so I may not be on here much. Plus I will be having surgery in 3 days. I'm getting a little nervous but I have faith everything will be fine.
If you have the chance, please keep me in your prayers Wednesday! Thank you!
~Blessings
Tami
Lost Apple Tree
We had severe storms roll through the area a week ago. Strong winds tore through everything. We had 2 apple trees that provided applesauce, apple butter, and apple pie filling for us. Well, when the storm blew through it took one of my apple trees out. I cried as my husband and son sawed down the tree. That tree has been here for 10+ years and been a big service to my family. I hate to loss the great offerings it gave us as well as the shade. 
Also, please pray for me. I have surgery one week from today. I'm scared of the surgery and what will happen after the surgery. I don't know that I will have the help I will need after the surgery. My husband is still depressed over no job, so he is not fully here anymore. My kids are not old enough to help with some of the things that I will need help with. I have so many worries and stress happening before I have to go to surgery. I'd like to be able to go into this surgery not having to worry about anything. Thank you for the prayers.
~Blessings,
Tami
Dance Recital
This afternoon, my daughter had her dance recital. I never thought I would see such a gorgeous dance. The songs they chose were precious and the girls danced all together and to the best of their abilities. They did a dance to the song Carry You. It was so emotional that I cry everytime I see the dance. (They did this two other times at dance competition). 
There were 2 girls that are seniors and leaving after this year. They did a dance as a tribute to their mothers. One of the mothers was sitting in the front row and started to cry. The daughter came up to as part of the dance and saw this. Well, that caused her to cry and I started crying. It sure was a night for crying for everyone.
Although I'm glad dance is over for the season, I'm still going to miss it. That is okay. We will be starting it back in August to get ready for competition again. I can't wait. It is so fun to see my daughter dance and use her abilities so well.
~Blessings
Tami
Been Working
I have been a busy person. I have been making my own biscuits and they were flat and didn't taste very good. I was using 100% whole wheat and switched to full white flour. The biscuits came out fluffy, tall, and the family loved them. 
I am so proud of these biscuits! 
I definately will be making these again.
I also have been working on early gifts. I started with a hat. This was my first time knitting a hat and I think it looks good. I also started making fingerless gloves. I have one done but still working on the other one and will be done in a few days.
This is the glove. I think they turned out really good!
I have been getting my things ready for my surgery in three weeks. I went to a different doctor today that did the first surgery and he wanted to see me back the day of my surgery. I told him that would be impossible. I definately won't feel like being on my stomach for him to check me out. Things will all work out.
Well it is bedtime and I really need my sleep. So I'm off to beddy-by.
Night!
Tami
Rain and laundry
Today marks the 5th day of rain here. I'm so sick of rain! I tried to do all the laundry up Sunday after church. Got it done then it rained. Today it wasn't suppose to rain until this afternoon. So I got up early and got started. Had the first load on the line and here comes the rain. I went and pulled it all off the lines. What is a woman to do when she has no dryer? Well, hang the jeans on hangers and hang them up all over the house. I even hung a couple of lines in my bedroom (which is also the old garage) and hung the rest of the colored clothes on it. This is my way of trying to save money and get laundry done. It is suppose to rain the next 5 days, so I may be doing this for awhile.
On a different note, the kids have all been sick at different times this last 2 weeks. The step-son started out first. Then my son got sick and also got a rash from the pollen (he is allergic to pollen), and now my daughter has the sore throat. They did a strep test and it was negative. The doctor said that if the sore throat didn't go away this weekend she has mono. They is nothing the doctor can do. She has had lots of popsicles and water. All this sickness is starting to take its toll on me. I have a heachache and just don't feel good. With the stress my husband is under with no job, I don't want to tell him I don't feel good. I'm trying to stay healthy because I have surgery in 4 weeks and they won't do it if I'm sick. Maybe I just need a good rest and some extra water.
You all have a good day!
Tami
Walk on the Water
Yesterday in church we learned a new song that really has me thinking. It is called Walk on the Water
"Come on, walk on the water with me. Walk on the water with me. You will not fail. Come on, walk on the water with me. Walk on the water with me. You will not fail. Drink the Holy Ghost wine. Drink the Holy Ghost wine. It is so fine. Come on, walk on the water with me. Walk on the water with me. You will not fail."
I have been wondering if we trust in God so much that we would walk on water with Him that He will give us our hearts desire? If we have that much faith, you definately would not fail. I have been doubting lately and this song has me thinking. I have faith that God will provide but He is really waiting until the end to show us. We are about to lose the house and everything in it. No where to go and no one to help us out. I have cried out to God to help and have His will be done. My husband needs to find a job and has a chance tomorrow but we won't know anything until then. I can't go get a job because of health problems I'm having. I can't get healed because of all the stress. I just keep praying. Please pray for all of this! If you know of any way of helping please let me know.
Tami
A better day
Today is a better day! Our dryer went out a few weeks ago and we now are depending on the clothesline. I have to watch the weather and try to do laundry when it is nice outside. Well, I was on the third load and thought I was out of detergent. We make our own laundry soap and keep it in a 5 gallon bucket. The jug was empty and we usually keep another jug full. I went to look for the other jug and couldn't find it. I finally found it in a corner of the kitchen. I was so thankful!
I hate to have to pull out the pan and ingredients just to finish up the last 2 loads. Now the clothes are all hung out and about ready to come in. I'm sooooo thankful for the nice weather.
We are also looking for a recipe for dishwashing soap. Anyone that has one please pass it along. We need one for the dishwashing machine. For now I have been just using a little dawn and borax. Times are tight and we have to do everything we can to save money. My husband heard on the news that they are trying to pass a law that you can only buy dishwashing soap that is green now. Which means it will cost more to buy.
Blessings
Tami
Wonderful Service!
Easter Service was WONDERFUL!!!! Every pew was filled and chairs were lined in the isles. The presence of God was definately felt. I never realized until then how much pain and suffering He bore for me. Have you ever sat and wondered what it would be like to hang on the cross? The weight of your body hanging by your hands with nails in them and your feet trying to push you up while having nails in them. Your ribs snapping for awhile every time you raised yourself.
Then to see people that were dead and buried walking down the street after years. That would scare the beejeebers out of me. After all this, I would have NO problem repenting for my sins. If God could do all this and more, then I want to be with him. My husband, who usually just sits there, was so involved. He now understands more than he ever did.
~Tami
Still around
I know I haven't been around for awhile but I have still been lurking. Things have been busy and a lot of things have happened. My husband lost his job a few months back and we have been looking for work for him. I had surgery a month and a half ago and will be having another surgery in a month. With all this stress, the boys have been acting up more thinking they can get by with it. Wrong!
I haven't turned away from God with all the things going on. I have actually reached out for him more. We have started a new church in hopes of getting the kids involved in church activities. This church is newly formed and still putting things together. They have a few youth that meet but they don't have a direction to go yet. Their activities are undecided. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
With no money coming in, I have been looking for frugal ways to do things. I have been making our own laundry soap and fabric softener. Now I'm looking for a way to make dishwashing soap. I have been just using a little dawn and borax. It seems to be working good. The dishes come out clean. Well that is it for now. I hope not to wait so long to post again. Please pray for us as my husband has a few job possibilities that should let us know something next week.
~Tami
Family-good or bad??
Family- are they good or bad? My stepchildren are starting to fall in the bad.
My youngest step-daughter told her dad that she doesn't want to come as long as she has to do what I say. Well, I'm sorry. Anyone that comes into this house listens to both me and my husband. We make certain rules for ALL our kids. Even the oldest daughter that is married and has kids of her own, comes in the house and respects both me and my husband.
It isn't like we change rules and become the wicked family when the stepkids are here. All year long, the kids that live in this house, does their schoolwork, their chores, and anything else we decide to do. I don't think it is wise to change our lifestyle just to accomodate a couple of extra kids. I don't think I have the nickname of "the wicked stepmother" yet.
I have actually tried to be nice to them. I'm the one that makes the birthday cakes, buys the birthday presents, and makes sure that if they are here for Christmas that they have presents. My husband never does any of this. My youngest step-daughter wanted to come for her birthday, but wanted me to leave my house for the weekend. Everything in me wants to tell her to take a hike and stay away. 
Because she is my husband, and he thinks they are here for him, I will bite my tongue. 
The kids only come to get presents. They think I will go out and spend a lot of money.
I just keep telling myself that the kids will go up soon. By then, I will be old and not care no more.
Tami
Ice Storm
Yesterday the sleet started. It really didn't start until about 3p.m. I thought an hour later that I better go to the library to have a couple of books that I needed to have for the kids schoolwork. Well, I got to the library and the roads were slick. I was trying to park and slid right to the side. 
A couple of guys came by and pushed me to a parallel parking spot. I went to get out and go into the library and couldn't walk. 
My son got out of the car and was heading up the sidewalk when someone told him they were closing the library. I decided I would just go home and forget the books. Well I got 2 1/2 blocks from the house and slid all the way home. My 16-year-old (who just got his permit) last week was trying to tell me how to drive. I was shaking and and finally made it home. I decided right then and there that I'm sitting here in the house until spring.
While I'm staying put in the house I think I will work on getting some things done. I need to get my menu back into working order. Anyone that has ideas or recipes for pork sausage, ham, or bacon I would appreciate having them. 
We had a pig butchered a few months back and that is about all we have left. I'm also going to start working on some crocheted socks for the family for Christmas. I was in a rush this last Christmas so I thought I would get an early start this year.
Everyone in Missouri or Arkansas that is getting this ice, please stay inside and stay safe! I am praying for the safety of everyone and that the electric stays on for everyone.
Blessings,
Tami
Prayers for my little granddaughter
I found out a couple of days ago that my 2-year-old granddaughter was taken to the emergency room. They thought she had a seizure and scheduled her for an EEG on January 23. She was born without a 1/4 of her brain. The seizures are suppose to be part of it. Something about her brain having to work several times harder than ours and when she gets tired or stressed it shuts down and causes a seizure. I'm worried about her. Her mom is so tired from taking care of her and her 2 sisters. My daughter works nights and gets off at 4 a.m. to come home and sleep a couple of hours and then takes care of the girls. Adding that her daughter is having problems is making her so stressed. Please pray that things will go ok and that my granddaughter will be fine. Also please pray that my daughter can get some rest and not be so stressed.
~Tami
New Light
Today in church we talked about what we need to do in the new year. We learned that we need to be the light. The darkness is everywhere and in the dark we cannot see anything. As long as we have God as our source, He will supply the light we need. We use the light He gives us to go out in the world to show others the light.
When was the last time you were at the store and someone looked like they needed light? There are people out there that go to church in the morning and participate, then go home and kill themselves because they don't see the light anymore. With times getting so dark, we need to show the light to everyone. I know that I am going to work on showing that light to others. I don't want them to be left in the dark.
Blessings
Tami
What to do
I have a son that doesn't seem to carry about anyone other than his friends and himself. He is 18, doesn't have a job, and won't live at home. He is in so much trouble and won't do what others suggest. I know I need to let go and let him suffer on his own, but it is hard. I have given him over to God and know God is looking out for him. He just keeps fighting it. I am at a lost as what to do. I keep praying for him, but the more I pray the more trouble he causes.
At church, we have a net up front that we put a name of a person that is unsaved and needs salvation. We throw the fish in the net and pray for that person everyday. It is a great idea. My son has been saved and has walked away from what he knows.
Blessings
Tami
Granddaughters
I have had one granddaughter at least all week. Let me tell you that after my youngest daughter being 9, I don't think I could handle having a little one full time. My granddaughters are 2 and 4. Boy do they keep you going. The youngest has a 1/4 of her brain missing and she sure doesn't show it. The only thing I think is wrong with her is she still jabbers and doesn't talk well. She is sweet and onery. She would sit down to eat her bowl of oatmeal and take a bite and then give the dogs a bite then take another bite. I know, yuk but it was funny to watch. She was fun to have, but I'm glad she went home today. I need my rest and energy back. The other granddaughter is a step-granddaughter that I refuse to treat any different. She is a big talker and can wear you out my her talking. Plus she doesn't like to sleep and made sure that no one else got any sleep. We stayed up 2 nights, and I begged my husband to take her back just so we could get some sleep. But she had fun. We had to redo our shower unit and fill the base with sand. She thought it was the funniest thing to sit in the living room and play with sand.
I tried to post a picture of her playing in the sand, but I couldn't get it to come up. I'm not good at computer things. I do good to do the main little things. Maybe later I can get a picture or two up. Otherwise I'm glad the girls are home with mom and dad.
~Tami
Doubting Myself
I'm feeling really unsure of myself today. My kids have been fighting constantly, I have had a grandchildren, and I'm not feeling myself. I have tried to keep up with their schoolwork, the house, and the cooking and I'm not making it. I know I need to take some time to myself and just rest and get well, but that isn't possible for me.
How does a person get everything done in a day that needs done and still have a little energy to spare? My husband was telling me the other day that I need to find the time to make a list of things I need to do and if I do one thing off the list a day then I have accomplished something. If I don't have time to do the things in a day, how do I come up with the time to make a list?
Tami
Creator
Sunday in service, we learned a new song. Actually it is a chorus that we just sang over and over.
Creator of the Universe, dance with me.
As we were singing this, a couple of members were dancing through the isles. It was like the Spirit was there dancing with them. It was so amazing! I'm still singing this in my head as the week has gone by. I think the Spirit has grabbed hold of me and danced me through the week. I feel so light and floating. It is great to feel this way! When I have felt a little low, I have sang this chorus and danced my way through the day. Try it and see how it makes you feel!
Blessings
Tami
Stormy night
Yesterday was a beautiful day! The sun shined and the skies were blue. It was windy but nice. Later in the evening the wind died down and it looked like we were going to have a peaceful night. About midnight the winds picked up and the skies got cloudy. It rained hard and some hail dropped. There was talk a possible tornados. It amazes me how quickly the storms blew in. The weather station even said the storms moved in fast and would move out fast.
This makes me think of the times my life will be going fine and all of a sudden things are bad. Here a month ago, things were going fine with us and all of a sudden it turned around on us. We lost our car, money wasn't there, husband wasn't driving much, and we were getting shut-off notices. Then it was over and things started looking up. It is like the storm last night that just popped out of no where and did its thing and disappeared.
I have wondered if it is God's way of saying things have been going good and I need to wake you up. You may be taking advantage of the good things and not thanking me for them. There are times when life has gotten in the way and I haven't given God the praise for the things He has done for me. I have noticed lately that I do praise and thank God for what He has given me. I realized how quickly He can take things away if He wants.
Tami
First Post
This is my first post here at Homestead. I have another blog site but I haven't kept up with it very well. I hope to post to this site at least once a week.
Let me introduce myself. I am a homeschool mom of 2. I am married to a man I met in my late 20's. He had 4 children with another woman. I have accepted those children as my own. I have 3 biological children, for a total of 7 children and only 2 left at home. I have 3 grandchildren. My husband is a truck driver and home only 2 days a week. I try to do the best I can with the children I have left at home. We attend church at a little country church. We are new to being Christians, but loving every minute we can spend with the Lord.
Since I stay home with the kids, I try to find ways to save money. I make my own laundry soap and fabric softener. I learned to can this summer and have tried to can everything I can get my hands on. We have 2 apple trees in our backyard that we picked 20 gallons of apples. I canned about 40 quarts of applesauce, 10 quarts of applebutter, and 10 quarts and 15 pints of apple pie filling. We picked strawberries and blueberries and made 24 pints of jam. My aunt gave me some peaches and I canned 5 quarts of peaches and 6 pints of peach jam. I'm hoping to can chili, beans, soup, and spaghetti sauce in the next couple of weeks. Any soup recipes that anyone has, I would love to have the recipes. I also started buying wheat and grinding my own wheat. I have used the wheat in bread, biscuits, pancakes, and anything else that uses flour. Somehow, I had to learn how to save money.
Well, that is it for now. I hope to have something new and interesting to post in a few days.
May be awhile
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01:30, Monday, May 25, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami,
I continue to lift you up in prayer! Hang in there, and keep your eyes on Jesus!
Much love,
gloria
Speedy recovery
06:53, Monday, June 1, 2009 .. Posted by PennysueTami,
I was just checking in to let you know I am thinking of you and I pray the surgery went well. May your recovery time be short.
In the Lord's strength,
Penny
Lost Apple Tree
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04:46, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Hi, tami! I continue to pray for you and yours daily. Please know that.
God is faithful and will see you thru your darkest hour!
Hang on to Jesus!
gloria
Dance Recital
Been Working
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11:19, Friday, May 8, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami,
The bisquits look awesome! Yummy!
I continue to pray for you my friend -- keep hanging on to Jesus. Has hubby found work yet? I keep praying and hoping so!
YSIC,
gloria
Rain and laundry
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11:19, Thursday, April 30, 2009 .. Posted by JeanneHi Tami. So sorry to hear about your children are not feeling good and especially you., since you will have surgery in four weeks. Sure hope your hubby will be working soon. It’s so sad to hear a lot of people are out of jobs. My brothers job is about ready to close down and my nephew also will be out of one . I’ll keep all of you in my prayers. Jeanne
Walk on the Water
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10:31, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 .. Posted by crispeYou and your husband are in my prayers!
Crispe ;o)
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02:30, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 .. Posted by sharondubarsSeveral years ago, we were down to the wire on a house we owned. We had done everything to sell it, rent it, but nothing worked out. We had no choice but to relinquish it to our loan company.....and we were worried sick about the ramifications of that. ON THE VERY DAY we were to mail the keys to our loan company, a lady called out of the blue and wanted our house. She had a large down payment----enough to bring us current on our mortgage---and she agreed to the rent we were asking, a rent higher than the house payment so that we ended up with extra. Don't give up.....sometimes God steps in at the very last minute. And sometimes He has better things for us that emerge from the ruin.
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03:43, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 .. Posted by KarliOh Tami,
I'm so sorry to hear that things are tough at the moment for you and your family. I am sure all will work out for the best in the end.
I wanted to thank you for the warm welcome you gave me yesterday and for adding me as a friend. It was lovely to see when I logged in tonight. I have added you aswell as I would like to be able to visit you again and see how you are all getting along.
You are in my prayers for a happy ending to your situation. Hugs to you,
Karlee
A better day
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05:16, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 .. Posted by HopefulHeart77http://www.towards-sustainability.com/2007/03/homemade-dishwasher-powder-and.html
Here is a link for dishwasher powder. I will try this one next. I have tried others that did not work well but I am almost out of the storebought stuff so I will give this one a try next. I hope it helps. Have a blessed day!
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07:36, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 .. Posted by HopefulHeart77Thanks so much for answering mt question and for stopping by my blog.. Many blessings to you.
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06:40, Friday, April 24, 2009 .. Posted by sharondubarsGlad the weather is warm for you to get your clothes dry. I enjoyed your blog.
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05:48, Saturday, April 25, 2009 .. Posted by AnonymousThanks for stopping by my blog. Homeschooling......we've tried A.C.E Paces and Switched on Schoolhouse. Three of my kids liked & did better with Switched on Schoolhouse. My other child did better with A.C.E Paces. Right now we're enrolled in Arkansas Virtual Academy, a free homeschool program that is public school funded. We use K12 curriculum---the best curriculum we've ever tried. It's a rigurous curriculum, you have to stay on track with it, but my kids have learned so much. I guess homeschooling works best for us when I'm brave enough to try new things. I try to tailor our curriculum by what works best for each child.
Wonderful Service!
Still around
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05:44, Friday, April 10, 2009 .. Posted by smmagersTami, I am sorry to hear of your hardships. But am glad to hear you did not turn away from God. I am praying for your family and that hubby finds work soon. I am also praying for your health.
God Bless, mj
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07:32, Friday, April 10, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Hello, tami my friend. I want you to know I am continuing in prayer for you my friend!
Keep hanging on to Jesus -- He is the author and finisher of our faith! He will not fail you nor forsake you!
God bless,
gloria
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05:25, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 .. Posted by HopefulHeart77I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. It is good that you turned more toward God in your trials for He is our only hope! I am real interested to know how much Dawn and how much borax your use in the dishwasher. Also do you rinse the dishes almost clean before putting in the dishwasher or just scrape em off and put em in. Thanks! :)
Family-good or bad??
hang in there
10:31, Thursday, January 29, 2009 .. Posted by rstewart8888many like us have actually survived this.... it is a brave heart that remains strong.... there are few rewards but self honour anf whatever God sees as pure....Rob S ontario canada
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12:11, Friday, January 30, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami,
That is a tough situation! I can't even imagine...... I continue to pray for you tami..... especially for your son ........ please know that I think of you and pray for you when I do ! It's hard to do good to those who are unkind to us.. the bible tells us to "turn the other cheek" and to pray for our enemies and to feed those that hurt us..... you are doing right by being kind to those kids.... you may be the ONLY bible they ever read. Seriously -- you don't have to love them ( gushy mommy love) but God can give you His love ( agape love) . Can you do that on your own? Heavens NO! This is the kind of love that comes from His grace -- and He is more than willing to pour it into you if you are willing to have Him do so. I know it's not easy, but maybe begin by praying a little before they come.... praying for the ability to just love those kids in spite of their behaviors....... God can do that for you! I know He can! Hang in there and know He is more than able!
God bless you!
gloria
oh I hear you!
03:02, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 .. Posted by sugarloafThis is tough. My stepdaughter came to live with us at 14. She had never spent much time with us prior to that and only came to live with us because she was too hard to handle. Lets just say after a year of disrespect and boy could I tell some stories, it was her or me to go. I know things can get ugly because your not "Mom". But it is your house and if you have other children their feelings have to be considered too. My step daughter is a lot more respectful when she visits, now that she knows its not just Dad's house and she needs to respect the house rules. Hang in there! Sometimes just removing yourself from the situation, time with God, does a world of good. I too come from a divorced family and know these kids carry alot on their shoulders because they feel cheated.
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04:40, Sunday, February 8, 2009 .. Posted by VickieI'm sorry to hear that it is not going well with the step-children. If they could only realize how lucky they are to have a step-mother that cares about them. Maybe one day!
Ice Storm
Prayers for my little granddaughter
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12:38, Friday, January 16, 2009 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami,
I am so sorry to hear about your grand-daughter!! I stopped and prayed for her and for your daughter too.... she must be so tired from caring for her girls.
I have missed hearing from you -- just know that I have lifted them up before the throne.
God bless,
gloria
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01:55, Friday, January 16, 2009 .. Posted by crispeI am praying for your family.
Crispe ;o)
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02:27, Friday, January 16, 2009 .. Posted by gabbie427I am so sorry to hear this. I will pray for your grand daughter, and of course everyone who is stressed and tired from taking care of her and her family.
God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
New Light
Good Post!
09:01, Sunday, November 30, 2008 .. Posted by husbandfirstAnd a good reminder. We get so busy with our life and our schedules, we forget others have needs. It takes time, and we women can sometimes be so efficient! But what will count for eternity, that we purchased our list in 20 minutes flat, saved $5.00 on a great sale, and got on to our other duties, or that we saw a woman in need and spoke a word of encouragement, a word that pointed her to Jesus, a word that made her day for weeks to come and left a warm glow in her heart that she would never forget?
Amen!
05:28, Monday, December 1, 2008 .. Posted by ReginaSThanks for posting that. It's true that we need to offer light to those who need it. Our world is just so dark and it's getting worse :(
What to do
It is hard, but it is possible...
11:37, Monday, November 24, 2008 .. Posted by husbandfirst...to give your son over to God and let God work in his life. When you can be at perfect peace over anything that happens, any contact, any step in either direction, you will know you really have let go and are letting God take him. What a blessed peace it is!
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01:53, Monday, November 24, 2008 .. Posted by AnonymousTami,
I continue to pray for your son........ He is faithful and is working..... keep your eyes on Jesus!
gloria
Granddaughters
Doubting Myself
Sometimes life gets us cluttered.
05:47, Friday, November 14, 2008 .. Posted by 4bibleteacherBut rest assured; tomorrow is another day. I pray it all works out for you. It can be done. I'm praying for you!
Raquelle
How to "make" more time in a day. *smile*
07:13, Friday, November 14, 2008 .. Posted by TwoLittleBlessingsMy doctor said that green tea is good for an energy boost. I persoanlly don't care for the taste of it. But it's an idea. *smile*
As for making a list and checking it off...I give myself chore days. Mon. Wed. and Fri. then on Tue. & Thurs. I can either rest or complete what may not have gotten complete the day before. *smile* I have seen some ladies also do a weekly menu. These things help Mommy to relax in her position as a Mommy and to enjoy being one. Often our two little ones know when I have something I want to get accomplished and that is the EXACT moment they "NEED" Mommy. I am working on taking a step away from what I think needs to be done in a day to be Mommy as this time is so short (every one takes the time to remind me of that). *smile*
Harvest blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)
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08:41, Saturday, November 15, 2008 .. Posted by gokings13Boundaries and Structure.
That's the only way to get things done.
Pray and ask for the Lord's Wisdom on how and where to set boundaries, and to show you how to structure your day.
Welcome!!
Laura
Keep your eyes upon Jesus..
06:37, Sunday, November 16, 2008 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami my friend,
I read your message you sent me and also this post.... I want you to know I stopped and prayed for you, your kids and your family.........
Rest assured the most important thing you can do each and every day is make time for our Lord..... make time to sit at His feet and read His word and seek His face in prayer..... remember the story of Mary & Martha? Mary took time to sit at the Lord's feet and Marth was cumbered about much with serving.. aka, she was stressed out! I am so much like Martha -- but God is showing me how to be a Mary........ because she did choose the better part and it was not taken from her..........
I promise you if you take time for Jesus each day to read the word and pray , He will "order your steps" that is He will place in priority the things that are most needful..... that is what Jesus told Martha, that mary had done that which is most needful.......
Jesus is the answer to every one of life's problems.......
The days are so full are they not? I can totally understand.... it seems as if time is just flying by and the Lord is *returning* .... so the most important thing any of us can do is to make sure our lamps are filled and trimmed, for the bridegroom does come........
I want you to know I am praying for you and for your son who is struggling.
God can do anything, Tami and He has promised us that all things work together for our good -- all things... even the bad and the downright ugly!
Keep your eyes on Jesus and your head buried in His word!
Hugs & prayers,
gloria
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05:21, Saturday, November 8, 2008 .. Posted by SchatziThis is another reason why I love going to church...the music just sticks in your head and you can hear it all week...of course if you keep singing it, the kids soon roll their eyes and ask you to "change the dial"...:-)
Have a blessed Lord's day tomorrow...and hope your day today is going well.
Connie
Hi, tami!
12:45, Friday, November 14, 2008 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Hi, tami!!
I hope you are well -- I keep praying for your son and hope things are improving!
I also wanted to tell you that I posted the correct link on my blog for the Family Meal Study group I am leading thru yahoo groups. I hope you can join us and be encouraged!
God bless you!
gloria
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11:29, Monday, November 17, 2008 .. Posted by hmsteader71I think it is really cool that that song was sang in your church this Sunday. In our church, the Spirit was moving so strong that our pastor did something completely different.
He had a married couple come up and start dancing (a woman was playing keyboard) and then a woman with a baby come up and start dancing. He told us to picture the married couple as Jesus with His bride, and the woman with the baby like the Father with us. That is how He wants us to be with Him, as little children.
Neat, the way to different churches had similar happenings.
Stormy night
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03:35, Thursday, November 6, 2008 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Tami,
I am glad that God is showing you things and working in your life! He is so worthy of our praise!!
Blessings,
gloria
ps. I am praying for your son!!
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01:22, Sunday, November 2, 2008 .. Posted by blessedmomof10Welcome tami!! I am so glad to hear you are blogging here!! This is a wonderful community..... you will love it!
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gloria
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