Friday, July 3, 2009
Facebook
Posted By Tanya
Wow facebook as totally taken over and I forgot about my blog here. Not to mention moving! I've listed some stuff on etsy tonight and added this painting to my heading. I'm thinking of maybe notecards or something with this one.
Friday, July 3, 2009
A Prayer for Fourth of July
Posted By Sandra in
Musings or Rants
In case I don't get a chance to log on any more today or tomorrow I want to share this prayer that I picked up at the Religious Education Congress this past March. It was given out by Our Sunday Visitor. And I think it is appropriate as we celebrate the Fourth of July.
A Prayer For Our Nation
Gracious and loving God, we come to you in humble prayer for the United States of America.
Bless our President. Give him wisdom and strength to serve the American people and lead our country in ways that are pleasing to you.
Bless our Congress. Instill in them knowledge and understanding to enact laws that protect the sanctity of life -- from the unborn to the elderly; and promote the good of all people.
Bless the people of the United States. Make us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold the principles of life, liberty, justice, and equality.
Send your Holy Spirit upon our beloved country. Make us people of faith in time of uncertainty. Make us people of hope in times of trouble. Make us people of compassion with those who are less fortunate. Make us people of peace in our homes, our communities, our country, and our world.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
God bless, and Happy Forth of July to Everyone
Sandra
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fourth of July Plans & Menu
Posted By blessed mom in
holiday traditions
I have been planning our weekend. Tomorrow we will enjoy a quiet day at home.. just family ( all 12 of us!). We always enjoy a special meal on America's B-day.. so this year I will be making grilled steaks ( a rare treat) , baked potatoes, homemade baked beans, watermelon & homemade apple pie! It's not the fourth w/ out homemade apple pie!
Sunday our Church is holding an evening meeting and then a potluck meal. I'll be brining watermelon, lemon meringue pies and spinach salad. The girls are making cookies & cupcakes. We are also going to bring a pinata & water balloons! It should be a fun evening!
Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays! We sure enjoy celebrating and taking time to remember how blessed we are in this land of the brave and home of the free! I am also thankful for the freedom and perfect law of liberty thru Christ our Lord ! Jesus died so ALL men could be set free! How grateful I am for that! We are no longer under the bondage of the law -- but are free thru the grace and liberty in Christ! Thank you Jesus for your precious blood shed on calvary so all men can be free!
Hope you all enjoy a blessed Holiday!
Gloria
Friday, July 3, 2009
If You Need Anything
Posted By kjs
If you are in the need of some make up or jewelry go to youravon.com/dschulz that's my mom's Avon website. I'm not trying to be some business freak but I'm trying to help my mom sell Avon. So if you need anything go to the website I gave you hope you look at it.
Friday, July 3, 2009
My blessed day
Posted By Sister Lori in
Country Doin's
Blessings!
Today is quite the warm one...in fact it's downright hot! First time it's been above 65* since last summer:P Today is 91* with a nice cool breeze from the river. We have been canning up the last of the cherries and decided to take a break and take a dip:) Mmmmm, that water is nice and wonderfully cooling:)
Now, I sit on the front porch in the shade enjoying the breeze that blows across it while sipping some iced suntea. The two dogs are lazing at my feet, tongues hanging out, quietly panting while their eyes slowly drift closed. The cat lays across the railing, her tail flicking now and then to ward off a fly, occasionally lifting one eye open to see what the sound is the in bush off the edge of the porch.
The girls are laying on the grass in front of the porch, each reading a little something and sharing ideas on things to sell at fair this year. They are making their lists, planning and going over supplies. Occassionally swatting at this or that in between giggles:)
Husband had to run a banking errand so he left us in the Ragtop Mustang, top down, sunglasses on and a big smile on his face as he dons his hat and drives away.
The freshly canned cherries, the sound of the lids pinging now and then, drift through the open window by my chair here on the porch. A feeling of contentment and joy wash over me as I feel the hand of our Heavenly Father resting upon my shoulder. Such a blessed feeling:) Thank you Lord for all that You provide. For the family You gave me to share my life with. For the friends You gave me to know I am not alone in my thoughts and lifestyle. For Your Son who did not come to judge us but to save us. Thank You!
God be with thee, everyone!
Sister Lori
Friday, July 3, 2009
My Best Friend
Posted By kjs
My best friend know as lollypop on homestead she lives right behind me and I live behind her. Right now she is in Washington visiting family, she will be back either at the end of july or middle of august. Now that I told you about her do you have any close friends? Well bye tell your friends
Friday, July 3, 2009
FISHING WARS PART 1
Posted By CatfishJoe1
I just want to say that there is a 4 day long fishing tournament going on down here, and dad and I are in it. Boy I've been wanting to this for years, and now we can. But any way, day #1 was a blast. We caught 1 flounder, 2 spade fish, and a uncountable number of croaker's. But the best part was that my name was put on the tournament letter board. ( I think I was the only one taking pictures of the board).
Below are some pictures of that days fish.
Well thats all for me,bye.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Country Girl
Posted By kjs
Howdy y'all I am a country girl I live in a town of 1,000 people I have chickens in my back yard. I am 40 miles from the closest city which has 20,000 people.(Trust me there are cities with more)Where do you live? Are you a country lover or is city life your thing. Well now that you know my style(country lover) I hope you keep reading.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Due Date And More...
Posted By ~Rebekah~ in
Sonogram Pics and Outcomes
Dear Friends,
Today was another mile-stone for us. We had our first OB appointment with the High Risk specialist. The appointment was 3 hours long and quite eventful.
We started out at the desk where we filled out the usual paperwork and back I went to run to the bathroom stop. I went into a room on my own as the nurse (Karen) asked for information. I am 35 now, and not considered a spring chicken anymore, so they asked right away for genetic testing and an Amnio. I denied the tests and signed papers denying each genetic test. While I'm sure they have their reasons for them, I find no cause for us to have them. If God created this little Miracle and has since continued to care for him or her, I am faithfully trusting HE will know best and there is no reason to cause fear and discontentment. God doesn't create trash and thus, our baby is wanted no matter the outcome. While we pray our baby is healthy and happy, we also accept it's diversity if he or she has a genetic predisposition. I find no good in this testing for me and actually put more trust that God knows what He is doing with the miracle He has created as our Great Physician. Praise Be To God for such a miraculous creation!
My husband was brought in the room shortly after, where we discussed insulin questions and agreed to focus on getting the "pump" for insulin regulation. We want to keep this baby safe and having regular "good" readings through pump regulation will help lessen a WHOLE lot of stress. So I'm doing the paperwork as we speak, will call the company on Monday who will get the ball rolling with our insurance company ((please pray Pomco doesn't give us any problems. The sooner I get on the insulin pump, the better and healthier it is for me AND the baby)). If all goes well, in a month or two, I will be hospitalized for 2-3 days to place the cathetor and pump inlay. I'm hospitalized because I'm pregnant and they MUST watch the baby.
After our questions were answered, I asked if they would give me a sonogram to date the baby and make sure our baby was doing well. We got into the room, and the Dr. couldn't see anything or hear anything. My heart skipped a beat...but I just kept praying that God would again provide a miracle to see the baby and hear his or her heartbeat so early.
He got up and asked to have a pelvic sonogram done to get a closer look. While we waited, I had the basic checkup done, breast exam, paps, heart rate, etc. Then was led to the room with the sono technician.
She too had a hard time seeing the baby and then had me put both hands under my back and lift my bum up. Sure enough...there was our wee little one with a heart. The heart monitor was flat and I began to pray again to ask God to help us hear the babys heartbeat. Please God....Let us hear the babys heartbeat. Bless us dear Father with Your presence. Give us confirmation though many have said it's too early. Sure enough......We heart the heart beating. Praise God! 129 was the heart rate. Not only was there a heartbeat, but a GOOD heart rate. We prayed and God answered.
Shortly after, we found out we are 6w3d and are due February 23, though the Dr. is confident it will be earlier. Would you believe our Wedding anniversary is February 9th? What a blessed month in February....when most find winter to be a time of death and spring to be a rebirth, I have found nothing but LIFE in the winter. God has been VERY good to us and my life is an absolute testimony to His grace, love, protection and mercy. I do not deserve anything I have, yet I am blessed by His gifts and am content where we ARE.
Again, Praise Be To God. My Cup Runneth Over!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Happy July 4th everyone!!!!
Posted By Sweetmama
Hope that everyone has a safe and happy July 4th.
Take care
