Good morning world! I have been taking it easy these past few days. Have been starting a new eating plan called Trim Healthy Mama. I will keep updating on how it is going. I really like some of the snacks allowed and the sipping drinks are awesome!
Going today to Silver Dollar City in Branson with some friends we have not seen in almost a year. We did not part on good terms. However, forgiveness is a great healer of relationships! I have really missed our friendship.
The New Year is upon us in a couple of days. I love the excitement of new beginnings that the New Year brings. I do not do New Year's resolutions anymore. Have not in years. Why make them when they cannot be kept?
Each day is a new day to do things better, not just one day a year.
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Saturday, December 26, 2015
The Joy of the Lord is my strength!
Good afternoon world! And Merry Christmas! I did not have time to post yesterday. A very busy day for sure. Had so much fun watching and listening to the sights and sounds of the family having fun! Memories made!
I did not get to bed till about 4:30 am Christmas Eve/Day morning. And was up at 7 am. And the day started. Gifts with the family. Then family and friends came over to spend the day and dinner with us. Surly we are blessed!
Today has been a do not much of anything kind of day. A little cleaning up and a lot of resting.
I got a sewing machine for Christmas from my sweetie. He is known for waiting until the last minute. This year, he did not do that. I was extremely surprised and impressed!
Did my day go perfect? No. Did I get annoyed or frustrated? Yes. Did I let any of that steal my joy yesterday? No. I had prayed about nothing stealing the joy I get from Jesus.
May God's peace and joy be with each of us through out the rest of the season and the New Year too!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I did not get to bed till about 4:30 am Christmas Eve/Day morning. And was up at 7 am. And the day started. Gifts with the family. Then family and friends came over to spend the day and dinner with us. Surly we are blessed!
Today has been a do not much of anything kind of day. A little cleaning up and a lot of resting.
I got a sewing machine for Christmas from my sweetie. He is known for waiting until the last minute. This year, he did not do that. I was extremely surprised and impressed!
Did my day go perfect? No. Did I get annoyed or frustrated? Yes. Did I let any of that steal my joy yesterday? No. I had prayed about nothing stealing the joy I get from Jesus.
May God's peace and joy be with each of us through out the rest of the season and the New Year too!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Lost? Or just moved on?
Good morning world! Have not posted in a couple of days. Yesterday instead of painting, I deep cleaned and re-arranged a little my living room. Bad time of the year to do that? Just got a hankering, I guess.
Today my plan is to be in my studio in a few minutes and be in there for most of the day. Going to take a big blanket in there to cover the gifts that are not wrapped yet. As I was cleaning up my spot on the couch where I had been doing Pat's Services Christmas cards, I found a few more that will need to go out today. Good thing I still have stamps.
There are a few families I know going through an emotional time, they have lost family members. I look at what I just typed, lost. The ones who have passed on are not lost. That is a feeling of sadness when they go. One family is very dear to me. Another I have known for a long time. Another is watching their loved one at the end of his life.
My prayer for each of them is this:
Lord Jesus, I praise your holy name! Lord I ask for that peace that surpasses all understanding be poured out on the families and friends of the ones that have gone on to be with you. And not only that Lord, but also give them an extra measure of joy this Christmas season. The kind of joy that only comes from you! In Jesus name, AMEN!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today my plan is to be in my studio in a few minutes and be in there for most of the day. Going to take a big blanket in there to cover the gifts that are not wrapped yet. As I was cleaning up my spot on the couch where I had been doing Pat's Services Christmas cards, I found a few more that will need to go out today. Good thing I still have stamps.
There are a few families I know going through an emotional time, they have lost family members. I look at what I just typed, lost. The ones who have passed on are not lost. That is a feeling of sadness when they go. One family is very dear to me. Another I have known for a long time. Another is watching their loved one at the end of his life.
My prayer for each of them is this:
Lord Jesus, I praise your holy name! Lord I ask for that peace that surpasses all understanding be poured out on the families and friends of the ones that have gone on to be with you. And not only that Lord, but also give them an extra measure of joy this Christmas season. The kind of joy that only comes from you! In Jesus name, AMEN!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Busy and blessed!
Good morning world! It's really chilly out. I think we are finally going to get the fire started in the furnace. We have been getting the chill out of the air in the mornings and night with the ventless heater. The rest of the day we have been fine. I like it cooler in the winter.
Have not posted as I have been trying to get all of Pat's Services Christmas cards out and some personal ones too. That is over 400 cards to sign, address, and put stamps on. I have about 100 or so left to do.
Also, I have been spending much loved time in my studio. Tyler got my ventless heater cleaned up and hocked up in there and I am loving the heat. It is in a small building that is mostly metal and sheet rock. I have not done anything about fixing that and I should. I keep thinking about making it a little bigger.
Hope you all are having fun and enjoying your time this Christmas season!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Have not posted as I have been trying to get all of Pat's Services Christmas cards out and some personal ones too. That is over 400 cards to sign, address, and put stamps on. I have about 100 or so left to do.
Also, I have been spending much loved time in my studio. Tyler got my ventless heater cleaned up and hocked up in there and I am loving the heat. It is in a small building that is mostly metal and sheet rock. I have not done anything about fixing that and I should. I keep thinking about making it a little bigger.
Hope you all are having fun and enjoying your time this Christmas season!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
We get gifts everyday!
Good morning world! Not just another day in the neighborhood like I use to say. It is a day that the Lord has made. What I do with it is completely up to me.
I am so grateful to be alive and well, healthy and whole, and free!
This Christmas season I will not just be celebrating the birth of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, but also doing what I can to enrich that relationship.
I have learned He loves me more than I can even conprehend. I have learned that it is all in believing. Can I believe in Him as much as He loves me? Not sure, but I sure am going to try.
This is going to be short as I have things I want to get done today. Which means either not writing this or it being short.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I am so grateful to be alive and well, healthy and whole, and free!
This Christmas season I will not just be celebrating the birth of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, but also doing what I can to enrich that relationship.
I have learned He loves me more than I can even conprehend. I have learned that it is all in believing. Can I believe in Him as much as He loves me? Not sure, but I sure am going to try.
This is going to be short as I have things I want to get done today. Which means either not writing this or it being short.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, December 14, 2015
Believing in Jesus and promises!
Good morning world! I just love those AHA moments in life. Especially when it is about something I knew in the past but had forgotten.
It is all about believing! Yes, it is that simple! All Jesus asks of us is to believe in Him. There is a lot in that simple sentence. All the promises in the Bible seem to fall on that one sentence.
In believing in Jesus, we believe He died for our sins. The love for me and you in that alone is so big, it is difficult to comprehend. We think of love in a human way, conditional usually. God's love is so much bigger than that. I read the word unconditional. But in my existence, love has been conditional so this idea is foreign to me. It just means no matter what I have done or do or will do, Jesus loves me, period.
God's blessings is big in that sentence. His blessing of health and healing, His blessing of joy, His blessing of just being blessed.
I know of someone who does not always make good choices in her life. However, she is abundantly blessed! Some might say, she should not be blessed because of her choices. Jesus says she is blessed because she believes!
I am not talking about the old name it and claim it. I am simply talking about Jesus and His word.
23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
It is all about believing! Yes, it is that simple! All Jesus asks of us is to believe in Him. There is a lot in that simple sentence. All the promises in the Bible seem to fall on that one sentence.
In believing in Jesus, we believe He died for our sins. The love for me and you in that alone is so big, it is difficult to comprehend. We think of love in a human way, conditional usually. God's love is so much bigger than that. I read the word unconditional. But in my existence, love has been conditional so this idea is foreign to me. It just means no matter what I have done or do or will do, Jesus loves me, period.
God's blessings is big in that sentence. His blessing of health and healing, His blessing of joy, His blessing of just being blessed.
I know of someone who does not always make good choices in her life. However, she is abundantly blessed! Some might say, she should not be blessed because of her choices. Jesus says she is blessed because she believes!
I am not talking about the old name it and claim it. I am simply talking about Jesus and His word.
23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Friday, December 11, 2015
Christmas and Jesus!
Good morning y'all! I believe it is going to be a wonderful day! In the world? Not sure. My world? Yuppers! Today we are going to be baking, day #3, some cleaning, and putting up our Christmas decorations. I am not one of those who puts up her tree Thanksgiving Day or the following weekend either.
We traditionally put up our tree about 2 weeks before Christmas and it comes down usually just after New Years Day.
In all this excitement about Christmas around here, I've been thinking. Yes, again.
I have been reminded lately just how much God loves me! I posted something a couple of days ago about "by His stripes we were healed". One of the many promises God has given to us. Why is it so difficult for me to just accept that God loves me so much he wants me whole and healed?
He wants me to be prosperous in all areas of my life. There have been times in the past when I have fervently prayed about finances and when I have listened to the quiet voice, Patrick's business has done really well that week.
When I have prayed for my body to line up with the word of God and walked in His healing and goodness, what ever was going on with my body was gone!
When we pray together as a family, peace is here.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 ASV
I want Jesus to be here. What about you? I want His blessings on a daily basis! I want my family to know more and more just how much He loves them!
This is my prayer for my family and friends! May your world be blessed!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
We traditionally put up our tree about 2 weeks before Christmas and it comes down usually just after New Years Day.
In all this excitement about Christmas around here, I've been thinking. Yes, again.
I have been reminded lately just how much God loves me! I posted something a couple of days ago about "by His stripes we were healed". One of the many promises God has given to us. Why is it so difficult for me to just accept that God loves me so much he wants me whole and healed?
He wants me to be prosperous in all areas of my life. There have been times in the past when I have fervently prayed about finances and when I have listened to the quiet voice, Patrick's business has done really well that week.
When I have prayed for my body to line up with the word of God and walked in His healing and goodness, what ever was going on with my body was gone!
When we pray together as a family, peace is here.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 ASV
I want Jesus to be here. What about you? I want His blessings on a daily basis! I want my family to know more and more just how much He loves them!
This is my prayer for my family and friends! May your world be blessed!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Be healed in Jesus name!
Good morning world. Been out of touch for a few days. I spend a good chunk of this weekend in the hospital. Started having chest pains Saturday morning. Tried to ignore it thinking it would just go away. The pain was not a ripping, tearing pain. Just not something I have had before like this. It was different.
Went into the ER after doing some grocery shopping with my youngest son in West Plains. They took blood, ran an EKG, took a chest x-ray. All came back normal. They gave me a liquid stuff to drink to see if it might have been heartburn. It helped some. Because it didn't go away completely, they gave me a nitroglycerin pill to put under my tongue.
The pain went away. However, the doctor explained that did not mean heart issues. They wanted to keep me overnight for observation. So I stayed. Came home Sunday afternoon after several more blood draws and EKGs.
I feel fine now. The pain comes and goes some. The other option was stress. I just wish they knew for sure. At least it was not my heart. That is what I was scared about. I have to lose more weight. No more cheating, no more excuses.
My prayer is for my body to line up with the word of God!
24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NIV
The King James Version says, "by His stripes, we were healed". Were, past tense. That means to me if my body will line up with the word of God, it is already healed. I am going to stand on that word, that promise!
God loves me so very much and wants me to be healed, in Jesus name!
My prayer for y'all is to be healthy in Jesus name!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Went into the ER after doing some grocery shopping with my youngest son in West Plains. They took blood, ran an EKG, took a chest x-ray. All came back normal. They gave me a liquid stuff to drink to see if it might have been heartburn. It helped some. Because it didn't go away completely, they gave me a nitroglycerin pill to put under my tongue.
The pain went away. However, the doctor explained that did not mean heart issues. They wanted to keep me overnight for observation. So I stayed. Came home Sunday afternoon after several more blood draws and EKGs.
I feel fine now. The pain comes and goes some. The other option was stress. I just wish they knew for sure. At least it was not my heart. That is what I was scared about. I have to lose more weight. No more cheating, no more excuses.
My prayer is for my body to line up with the word of God!
24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NIV
The King James Version says, "by His stripes, we were healed". Were, past tense. That means to me if my body will line up with the word of God, it is already healed. I am going to stand on that word, that promise!
God loves me so very much and wants me to be healed, in Jesus name!
My prayer for y'all is to be healthy in Jesus name!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
December 1st, getting ready!
Good morning world! December first and the count down begins! Am I ready for Christmas? Not in the least. It will be just fine, always is.
On my list of things to do today is to get to working on my list of getting the house more ready for the holidays. We did a short version for Thanksgiving. We might be done or almost done. I have not checked the list for a few days.
Also, I want to start baking this week for Christmas stuff and just to have extras around for the boys. I do not want us to be buying junk.... I'll just make it!
AND am wanting to head out to the woods. Pick up some things from nature to decorate my home. I have been wanting to do this, just have not yet. Today!
Here is the first of the verses for the month to prepare for Christmas!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
On my list of things to do today is to get to working on my list of getting the house more ready for the holidays. We did a short version for Thanksgiving. We might be done or almost done. I have not checked the list for a few days.
Also, I want to start baking this week for Christmas stuff and just to have extras around for the boys. I do not want us to be buying junk.... I'll just make it!
AND am wanting to head out to the woods. Pick up some things from nature to decorate my home. I have been wanting to do this, just have not yet. Today!
Here is the first of the verses for the month to prepare for Christmas!
Isaiah 7:14-17New International Version (NIV)
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] 15 He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, 16 for before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste. 17 The Lord will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since Ephraim broke away from Judah—he will bring the king of Assyria.”
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, November 30, 2015
After Thanksgiving, Christmas?????
Good morning world! Here we are days after Thanksgiving and the Christmas season is upon us. I am determined to enjoy my time with my family and friends instead of getting caught up in the rush.
Although I do love going into a Christmas store or even the Christmas section of Walmart (not my most favorite store, that is for another post), to see what is new or what is pretty or just to get that Christmas feeling! And people watch! Love people watching during this time of year.
Our list of things to do during this time of year includes going to Springfield to see the Christmas lights with the Griswold's. Then another time, I print up Polar train tickets for the us to go see the lights here, complete in jammies, with pop corn and hot chocolate. Although the boys are getting older, not sure how this is going to go over this year.
This week we will be heading out to get our Christmas tree! Then all the decorations will come out. I have a collection of snowmen, santas, angels, and such. Each goes into a different room or part of the room. I am thinking of decorating each room this year! Look out!
I think I am in the Christmas spirit this year. Some years, not so much. This year, yes! Homemade eggnog, fudge, Christmas cookies and homemade presents!
Praying your holiday season is wonderful!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
Although I do love going into a Christmas store or even the Christmas section of Walmart (not my most favorite store, that is for another post), to see what is new or what is pretty or just to get that Christmas feeling! And people watch! Love people watching during this time of year.
Our list of things to do during this time of year includes going to Springfield to see the Christmas lights with the Griswold's. Then another time, I print up Polar train tickets for the us to go see the lights here, complete in jammies, with pop corn and hot chocolate. Although the boys are getting older, not sure how this is going to go over this year.
This week we will be heading out to get our Christmas tree! Then all the decorations will come out. I have a collection of snowmen, santas, angels, and such. Each goes into a different room or part of the room. I am thinking of decorating each room this year! Look out!
I think I am in the Christmas spirit this year. Some years, not so much. This year, yes! Homemade eggnog, fudge, Christmas cookies and homemade presents!
Praying your holiday season is wonderful!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Consumerism and Christmas!
Good morning world. Did you do the "black Friday" shopping? I did not. I have not been out on a black Friday in a lot of years. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, what do they have in common? Consumerism, promoting shopping, spending money for Christmas.
I remember as a teen the first time I heard that Christmas had turned commercial and into spending. As a kid, I also remember my Dad getting onto my Mom about her spending at Christmas time. Dad would set a budget of spending. Mom would ignore it. She wanted us to have a lot of things as she and Dad grew up in an orphanage and did not get much for Christmas.
When the boys were very little, we did not have much money that year for Christmas. We took $20.00 to the 88 cents isle in Walmart and shopped for them. We bought Christmas candy for their stockings. It was the best Christmas!
That was about 13 or 14 years ago. The boys are wanting guns and bows for hunting, camo gear, and such now. Although one of them has asked for a radio control truck.
As time goes on, I want more and more an old fashioned Christmas! We do go out and cut down our own cedar tree. Most years I decorate with cedar branches and pine cones. Homemade eggnog. Each year the boys decorate Christmas cookies. Watching Christmas movies and reading the birth of Christ!
But what to do about presents? For almost everyone else, I do homemade, lotion bars, scrubs, and such. But the boys? I am going to have to think on this one.
How do you celebrate Christmas? I will be thinking about mine these next few days.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I remember as a teen the first time I heard that Christmas had turned commercial and into spending. As a kid, I also remember my Dad getting onto my Mom about her spending at Christmas time. Dad would set a budget of spending. Mom would ignore it. She wanted us to have a lot of things as she and Dad grew up in an orphanage and did not get much for Christmas.
When the boys were very little, we did not have much money that year for Christmas. We took $20.00 to the 88 cents isle in Walmart and shopped for them. We bought Christmas candy for their stockings. It was the best Christmas!
That was about 13 or 14 years ago. The boys are wanting guns and bows for hunting, camo gear, and such now. Although one of them has asked for a radio control truck.
As time goes on, I want more and more an old fashioned Christmas! We do go out and cut down our own cedar tree. Most years I decorate with cedar branches and pine cones. Homemade eggnog. Each year the boys decorate Christmas cookies. Watching Christmas movies and reading the birth of Christ!
But what to do about presents? For almost everyone else, I do homemade, lotion bars, scrubs, and such. But the boys? I am going to have to think on this one.
How do you celebrate Christmas? I will be thinking about mine these next few days.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Good morning world! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! Praying anyone who might read this have a wonderfully blessed day!
Today is about more than the turkey, stuffing, gravy, and pumpkin pie, it is about family and friends. Spending time with loved ones. Remembering why we celebrate Thanksgiving in the first place, the Pilgrims and Indians.
I have not put one up in a few years, but I think I will be putting up a "Thankful Tree". When someone thinks of something they are thankful for, it is written on a leaf and attached to the "tree" on the wall.
I have been up since 5:30 this morning. Did some last minute cleaning. Put the turkey in the oven. I love the smell of turkey roasting on Thanksgiving day. Most of the rest of the fixings I prepared yesterday. Some will need something added to the top and a quick trip to the oven to heat.
I still have to get my table set. But I also have not made the name tags, nor the first Christmas gift either. Slacking? Possibly. I had better get on the ball!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today is about more than the turkey, stuffing, gravy, and pumpkin pie, it is about family and friends. Spending time with loved ones. Remembering why we celebrate Thanksgiving in the first place, the Pilgrims and Indians.
I have not put one up in a few years, but I think I will be putting up a "Thankful Tree". When someone thinks of something they are thankful for, it is written on a leaf and attached to the "tree" on the wall.
I have been up since 5:30 this morning. Did some last minute cleaning. Put the turkey in the oven. I love the smell of turkey roasting on Thanksgiving day. Most of the rest of the fixings I prepared yesterday. Some will need something added to the top and a quick trip to the oven to heat.
I still have to get my table set. But I also have not made the name tags, nor the first Christmas gift either. Slacking? Possibly. I had better get on the ball!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Who am I in Christ Jesus?
Good morning world! Baking day today along with getting the sides ready so tomorrow will be relative stress free. That's the plan anyway. The home blessing is almost done. My main plan for today and tomorrow is to "just breathe".
I have been reading a lot lately, and was even challenged a couple of months ago, about thinking and learning more about who I am not what I am. Meaning I am a wife, mother, homeschooling mom, friend, sister, daughter, artist, and so much more.
What about who I am? I am a child of God, daughter of the most High, redeemed by His blood! I am barely chipping away at the tip of the iceberg as to what this truly means. I had lost my way for a period of time. I do not mean I had strayed away from God. I mean, I had forgotten who had created me and just how much He loves me.
My self esteem had dropped terribly. I had stopped painting in my studio. My home was passable, but not kept to the standards I usually set for myself. I gained the weight I had lost and kept off for over a year. My relationship with my husband and boys have suffered.
The why is not really important at this time. Remembering I am HIS and just how much HE loves me is. It is the beginning of the road less traveled that will take me back to me.
I am loved! I am beautiful! I am blessed! I am grateful! I am joyful! I am peaceful! I am lovable! I am hospitable! I am.
5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I have been reading a lot lately, and was even challenged a couple of months ago, about thinking and learning more about who I am not what I am. Meaning I am a wife, mother, homeschooling mom, friend, sister, daughter, artist, and so much more.
What about who I am? I am a child of God, daughter of the most High, redeemed by His blood! I am barely chipping away at the tip of the iceberg as to what this truly means. I had lost my way for a period of time. I do not mean I had strayed away from God. I mean, I had forgotten who had created me and just how much He loves me.
My self esteem had dropped terribly. I had stopped painting in my studio. My home was passable, but not kept to the standards I usually set for myself. I gained the weight I had lost and kept off for over a year. My relationship with my husband and boys have suffered.
The why is not really important at this time. Remembering I am HIS and just how much HE loves me is. It is the beginning of the road less traveled that will take me back to me.
I am loved! I am beautiful! I am blessed! I am grateful! I am joyful! I am peaceful! I am lovable! I am hospitable! I am.
5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
My and God's Today!
Good morning world. We got the clothes finished and back into the shop yesterday!!! Yeah! So excited about this, can you tell? I am sure we missed some clothes as I have not seen but one of my Christmas and none of my fall tops. That is okay, I have some room in my drawers and closet!
Today the boys and I are going to clean the house and get the computer room done. I made a list last night and told them if they helped me with more energy than they had with the clothes, when we get done, they can play the PS3. That is an activity which is on an "earn the right to play" basis. Meaning it is not turned on daily.
While they are playing, I will be out in the studio getting some much needed painting done. What a great day planned! And if the day does not go as planned, I will be fine with that too.
Tomorrow, I will start baking and cooking for Thursday. I am going to try to get the big dinner ready to sit down by 1 at lest. Usually, that does not happen. We shall see.
On a different note, still sticking to my eating plan. Yesterday morning I wanted the boy's breakfast so badly! I made oatmeal for them with bananas and brown sugar. YUM! Instead, I had a couple of eggs fried in coconut oil. That was yum too!
Remember to enjoy your time, whether it is getting ready for company or getting ready to be company. Whether you are scrubbing toilets or baking pies or packing. Enjoy what you are doing.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today the boys and I are going to clean the house and get the computer room done. I made a list last night and told them if they helped me with more energy than they had with the clothes, when we get done, they can play the PS3. That is an activity which is on an "earn the right to play" basis. Meaning it is not turned on daily.
While they are playing, I will be out in the studio getting some much needed painting done. What a great day planned! And if the day does not go as planned, I will be fine with that too.
Tomorrow, I will start baking and cooking for Thursday. I am going to try to get the big dinner ready to sit down by 1 at lest. Usually, that does not happen. We shall see.
On a different note, still sticking to my eating plan. Yesterday morning I wanted the boy's breakfast so badly! I made oatmeal for them with bananas and brown sugar. YUM! Instead, I had a couple of eggs fried in coconut oil. That was yum too!
Remember to enjoy your time, whether it is getting ready for company or getting ready to be company. Whether you are scrubbing toilets or baking pies or packing. Enjoy what you are doing.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, November 23, 2015
Busy Day, Camping in the cold!
Good morning world! Okay, now it is cold. We went camping this past weekend, until Saturday night very late. Came home because I was extremely cold and had cut my hand. Patrick had a headache and I did not want it to get worse. David was sick with stomach stuff and a fever. So we went home in the middle of the night.
We are going to try it again sometime this winter.
So today I have to finish going through clothes, switching summer to winter clothes. And I am organizing the clothes better as I go. Each kid will have their own tote or two as well as Patrick. I am putting my clothes in totes by size. That way as I lose weight it will be easy to find the next size down.
Speaking of weight loss, I am still doing good. I have lost a couple of more pounds. I am very proud of myself.
After the clothes are finished and laundry is done, We are going to be working on the computer room. I might not get all the rooms done by Thursday, but the computer room will be. After Thanksgiving, the next week or so, we will go find a Christmas tree, cedar. It goes in the computer room in front of the window.
I have a busy next few days. However, I plan on enjoying each minute of each day!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
We are going to try it again sometime this winter.
So today I have to finish going through clothes, switching summer to winter clothes. And I am organizing the clothes better as I go. Each kid will have their own tote or two as well as Patrick. I am putting my clothes in totes by size. That way as I lose weight it will be easy to find the next size down.
Speaking of weight loss, I am still doing good. I have lost a couple of more pounds. I am very proud of myself.
After the clothes are finished and laundry is done, We are going to be working on the computer room. I might not get all the rooms done by Thursday, but the computer room will be. After Thanksgiving, the next week or so, we will go find a Christmas tree, cedar. It goes in the computer room in front of the window.
I have a busy next few days. However, I plan on enjoying each minute of each day!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
My typical morning and today!
Good morning world. Yes, I am supposed to be in the classroom by now. And am heading that way in a few minutes. I get up early pretty much every morning. Shower, if needed. Wipe down the bathroom, straighten up the kitchen if needed. Make coffee, turn on my computer, grab reading glasses, grab a cup of coffee, sit at my desk, read scriptures for the morning, look at Facebook and respond to a couple of people.
That is my usual morning. Between 6:30 and 7 am, I pour 2 cups of coffee. I drop one off in Tyler's room. Then I head upstairs to wake up the boys. Back downstairs, I take the 2nd cup of coffee in to Patrick and wake him up. Are they all spoiled? Yes, they are! I love them!
My day today? I still have the list I made last week that details things that need done in each room. I finished the mud room. Started the bathroom. I will finish it when the sink gets fixed, probably tomorrow. Today I will get the dining room finished and either the kitchen started or the computer room. Not sure which.
My goal is to get the majority of this done before Thanksgiving Day, next Thursday. Hmm. Wonder if I can get this done.
On a side note, I had a couple of down days this past couple of days due to just feeling off. Blood pressure issues, light chest issues.... all is good now. Thank you Jesus!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
That is my usual morning. Between 6:30 and 7 am, I pour 2 cups of coffee. I drop one off in Tyler's room. Then I head upstairs to wake up the boys. Back downstairs, I take the 2nd cup of coffee in to Patrick and wake him up. Are they all spoiled? Yes, they are! I love them!
My day today? I still have the list I made last week that details things that need done in each room. I finished the mud room. Started the bathroom. I will finish it when the sink gets fixed, probably tomorrow. Today I will get the dining room finished and either the kitchen started or the computer room. Not sure which.
My goal is to get the majority of this done before Thanksgiving Day, next Thursday. Hmm. Wonder if I can get this done.
On a side note, I had a couple of down days this past couple of days due to just feeling off. Blood pressure issues, light chest issues.... all is good now. Thank you Jesus!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
Monday, November 16, 2015
Starting to get better!
Good morning world. Another day of rest yesterday and putting creams on my eyes every couple of hours did wonders. My eyes are still swollen some, the rash is still here (just not so bad), and they still itch and hurt some. But they are still better! I will keep doing what I did yesterday, with the cream that is.
My day has already started with coffee made, laundry started, dressed, and getting my day planned out. I want to attack another room this afternoon after school. I am thinking since I started with the mud room, I would proceed into the dining room since that is where you go next when you come into my house.
Maybe I will get to go into my studio this afternoon late if I can get this done. I might also get some extra canning done. Wait, where did the pressure canner go? Oh, I think I had one of the boys put it on a shelve in the shop. I have some white beans and ham. I thought I would can those together. Yum!
I might wait until tomorrow to can. I am really wanting to spend time in my studio. Have some plans for Christmas presents I would like to get painted. Are you ready for the holidays? I am getting there.
Have some fun today all!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
My day has already started with coffee made, laundry started, dressed, and getting my day planned out. I want to attack another room this afternoon after school. I am thinking since I started with the mud room, I would proceed into the dining room since that is where you go next when you come into my house.
Maybe I will get to go into my studio this afternoon late if I can get this done. I might also get some extra canning done. Wait, where did the pressure canner go? Oh, I think I had one of the boys put it on a shelve in the shop. I have some white beans and ham. I thought I would can those together. Yum!
I might wait until tomorrow to can. I am really wanting to spend time in my studio. Have some plans for Christmas presents I would like to get painted. Are you ready for the holidays? I am getting there.
Have some fun today all!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Allergies and my eyes
Good morning world. Day 2 of yucky allergies! I get 2 different ways allergies get me. First, is the usual respiratory type. You know, the coughing, sneezing like symptoms. Second, is skin related, usually eczema.
This year so far it seems to be in the second form. Almost all fall I have had eczema on my scalp. Yesterday I woke up to my eyes so swollen I had a hard time seeing, along with a massive headache. Benedryl was my friend yesterday, and I am thinking it might be my friend today.
This will be short and sweet today as my eyes are starting to really hurt. Will not be going anywhere today either. I will have Bible study here with the boys.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
This year so far it seems to be in the second form. Almost all fall I have had eczema on my scalp. Yesterday I woke up to my eyes so swollen I had a hard time seeing, along with a massive headache. Benedryl was my friend yesterday, and I am thinking it might be my friend today.
This will be short and sweet today as my eyes are starting to really hurt. Will not be going anywhere today either. I will have Bible study here with the boys.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Friday, November 13, 2015
Weight Loss!
Good morning world! Woke up to freezing weather, with frost on the ground. Know what that means? Snow to come soon! I cannot wait!
Wednesday was Veterans Day, I wrote about my Dad. Yesterday I just plum forgot to say anything. So here goes, I have lost 8 pounds as of Wednesday sticking to the eating plan. That is in one week. Hopefully I will lose as much for the second week. Very excited!
The last time I was on this eating plan, I lost a total of 65 pounds in less than a year. Hopefully I can do the same if not better! This time I want to turn it into more of a lifestyle! I think if I go through all of the stages, it will be easier to do.
Today is another day of heavy duty cleaning. Yesterday I made a detailed list for each room what is needed to be done. I barely made a dent in that list. I had a massive headache I was working through. Napping as I could to try to get rid of it.
It is gone this morning. So I am good to go.
My day is off and running!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday was Veterans Day, I wrote about my Dad. Yesterday I just plum forgot to say anything. So here goes, I have lost 8 pounds as of Wednesday sticking to the eating plan. That is in one week. Hopefully I will lose as much for the second week. Very excited!
The last time I was on this eating plan, I lost a total of 65 pounds in less than a year. Hopefully I can do the same if not better! This time I want to turn it into more of a lifestyle! I think if I go through all of the stages, it will be easier to do.
Today is another day of heavy duty cleaning. Yesterday I made a detailed list for each room what is needed to be done. I barely made a dent in that list. I had a massive headache I was working through. Napping as I could to try to get rid of it.
It is gone this morning. So I am good to go.
My day is off and running!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, November 12, 2015
My Today!
Good morning world. Been up for a while. Thinking about all I am wanting to get done today. Last night's winds probably have produced enough down limbs and things tossed to keep the boys busy this afternoon.
My list for today is: Fold laundry from yesterday, do the one load of daily laundry, bake bread and biscuits for the week (maybe cookies), finish cleaning out behind the bar, attack another kitchen cabinet, and hopefully have time to paint.
What's for supper? Putting a pork roast in the crock pot this morning, I think. Need to make the menu out for the next week also.
I have already got the list made out for Thanksgiving dinner. Just need to make a couple of phone calls to confirm who is coming. I like to know in advanced as I not only make place cards for the table, but also I make the first Christmas present for the season. I give those out as people leave my house. The Christmas season seems to start as Thanksgiving Day is ending.
Off to get another cup of coffee, then to check emails and get my day started with the family!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
My list for today is: Fold laundry from yesterday, do the one load of daily laundry, bake bread and biscuits for the week (maybe cookies), finish cleaning out behind the bar, attack another kitchen cabinet, and hopefully have time to paint.
What's for supper? Putting a pork roast in the crock pot this morning, I think. Need to make the menu out for the next week also.
I have already got the list made out for Thanksgiving dinner. Just need to make a couple of phone calls to confirm who is coming. I like to know in advanced as I not only make place cards for the table, but also I make the first Christmas present for the season. I give those out as people leave my house. The Christmas season seems to start as Thanksgiving Day is ending.
Off to get another cup of coffee, then to check emails and get my day started with the family!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Honoring my Dad.
Good morning world. Happy Veterans Day! Blessings and Gratitude for all those who serve, past and present!
My Dad, Billy Joe McKinney served in the Air Force as an air traffic controller. He was a 20 year man. So yes, I grew up as an Air Force Brat, and am very proud of that! Every 2 to 3 years it was time to move. Spent 4 years in Germany as a teen. Started school when we lived in the Philippians as a little kid.
I am so very proud of my Dad! I miss him daily too as he passed away in May of 2002.
He was born in Texas. Lost his Dad at a very early age. His mother could not take care of him and his 3 brothers and 1 sister so she placed all but the baby (Uncle Johnny) in an orphanage in Waco, Texas, the Methodist Home.
I believe he was about 3 or 4 at that time and saw his mother only once when he was 8. I grew up thinking my grandmother was dead. I found a letter when I was about 12 or 13 and found out she was actually alive but was told to never talk to Dad about her. As far as he was concerned, she was dead to him.
When he was 17 he joined the Air Force. When he was 18, he went back for my mother, who also lived at the Methodist Home. She ran away with him to Monterey, Mexico to get married. She was 16. They lived in San Antonio where I was born a year later.
I learned so much from my Dad. He use to tell me that I could do what ever I wanted to do as long as I was willing to accept the consequences whether they be good or bad. That took me a while before I truly understood that one. He taught me honor, respect, work ethics, love, family values and so much more.
I love and honor you Dad! Miss you more each day!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
My Dad, Billy Joe McKinney served in the Air Force as an air traffic controller. He was a 20 year man. So yes, I grew up as an Air Force Brat, and am very proud of that! Every 2 to 3 years it was time to move. Spent 4 years in Germany as a teen. Started school when we lived in the Philippians as a little kid.
I am so very proud of my Dad! I miss him daily too as he passed away in May of 2002.
He was born in Texas. Lost his Dad at a very early age. His mother could not take care of him and his 3 brothers and 1 sister so she placed all but the baby (Uncle Johnny) in an orphanage in Waco, Texas, the Methodist Home.
I believe he was about 3 or 4 at that time and saw his mother only once when he was 8. I grew up thinking my grandmother was dead. I found a letter when I was about 12 or 13 and found out she was actually alive but was told to never talk to Dad about her. As far as he was concerned, she was dead to him.
When he was 17 he joined the Air Force. When he was 18, he went back for my mother, who also lived at the Methodist Home. She ran away with him to Monterey, Mexico to get married. She was 16. They lived in San Antonio where I was born a year later.
I learned so much from my Dad. He use to tell me that I could do what ever I wanted to do as long as I was willing to accept the consequences whether they be good or bad. That took me a while before I truly understood that one. He taught me honor, respect, work ethics, love, family values and so much more.
I love and honor you Dad! Miss you more each day!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, November 9, 2015
Peaceful morning!
Good morning world. Sitting here listening and looking at the sights and sounds of the morning before everyone is up. Peaceful for now.
My dog, Little Man, barking outside along with Flex, the outside guard dog. The sunshine streaming through my computer room window (east facing window). Our American flag gently swaying in the breeze.
The sound of the momma cat eating her breakfast after feeding her babies, four kittens. One of them was born without eyes. She will be an inside cat.
The smell of coffee.
As it turns 7 am, the radio turns on to news in the kitchen. The John Deere clock in the dining room sounds off with a certain tractor sound. It is time to get the boys up and at it. Chores for them, getting dressed for me.
Because it is so cold outside, I will be making oatmeal for them. It is not their most favorite breakfast, but I add good stuff to it.
School at 8 am. Jobs for them in the afternoons. Time in my studio for me. Maybe today we will go out to the conservation for nature things to help decorate for this month and Thanksgiving. Maybe we will go one day later this week.
Truly blessed! Thank you Jesus!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
My dog, Little Man, barking outside along with Flex, the outside guard dog. The sunshine streaming through my computer room window (east facing window). Our American flag gently swaying in the breeze.
The sound of the momma cat eating her breakfast after feeding her babies, four kittens. One of them was born without eyes. She will be an inside cat.
The smell of coffee.
As it turns 7 am, the radio turns on to news in the kitchen. The John Deere clock in the dining room sounds off with a certain tractor sound. It is time to get the boys up and at it. Chores for them, getting dressed for me.
Because it is so cold outside, I will be making oatmeal for them. It is not their most favorite breakfast, but I add good stuff to it.
School at 8 am. Jobs for them in the afternoons. Time in my studio for me. Maybe today we will go out to the conservation for nature things to help decorate for this month and Thanksgiving. Maybe we will go one day later this week.
Truly blessed! Thank you Jesus!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Sunday, November 8, 2015
What are you thinking?
Good morning world. Happy Sunday! Wanted to report that I have been doing really great on my eating plan. Officially I think I started on this past Wednesday, although I sort of started it on Tuesday.
The first 2 weeks of a low carb, high protein diet the weight loss is pretty high. For that I am really grateful as it is a push to stay on track. I will be integrating an eating plan called Trim Healthy Mama Plan soon.
On Wednesday I will post the amount of weight I have lost as that will be week one.
Today I will be eating, breakfast: scrambled eggs with onions & mushrooms, and bacon: lunch hamburger pattie with salad, supper: not sure as of yet. Depends on how long we stay at home church this evening. We are celebrating a birthday today there.
One of the things that is helping me this time on staying on track is when I think about the ice cream in the freezer or the birthday cake left over from Patrick's birthday, and the thought that no one will know if I cheat. I then think I will know. Not only that but so will everyone else when I am not losing weight.
I've been thinking on the "whatever" Bible verse. I have said before that my mind can be a dangerous place for me. Especially when I start thinking bad things about me. Hard to stick to anything good when I am thinking and feeling I do not deserve the good benefits. But the Bible tells me:
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
The first 2 weeks of a low carb, high protein diet the weight loss is pretty high. For that I am really grateful as it is a push to stay on track. I will be integrating an eating plan called Trim Healthy Mama Plan soon.
On Wednesday I will post the amount of weight I have lost as that will be week one.
Today I will be eating, breakfast: scrambled eggs with onions & mushrooms, and bacon: lunch hamburger pattie with salad, supper: not sure as of yet. Depends on how long we stay at home church this evening. We are celebrating a birthday today there.
One of the things that is helping me this time on staying on track is when I think about the ice cream in the freezer or the birthday cake left over from Patrick's birthday, and the thought that no one will know if I cheat. I then think I will know. Not only that but so will everyone else when I am not losing weight.
I've been thinking on the "whatever" Bible verse. I have said before that my mind can be a dangerous place for me. Especially when I start thinking bad things about me. Hard to stick to anything good when I am thinking and feeling I do not deserve the good benefits. But the Bible tells me:
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Saturday, November 7, 2015
My Saturday
Good morning world! Last night's company was a no show. I feel badly for Tyler. In my mind, this is the second time she did not show. Not sure what happened. Have not talked to him as of yet.
Today, as it seems it is going to be a really nice day, I plan on spending it in my studio. I'm going to get stuff out of there that does not belong. Then I am going to start painting again. And daily as I use to. I miss painting. It was my stress reliever.
I also am wanting to make part of my studio my prayer closet. For lack of an actual closet, this is the best I can do. This will definitely be a challenge as my studio is not very big. I also have to clean out the space in front of the ventless heater.
I am actually excited about my day!
This will be short today so I can get another cup of coffee and head out there.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today, as it seems it is going to be a really nice day, I plan on spending it in my studio. I'm going to get stuff out of there that does not belong. Then I am going to start painting again. And daily as I use to. I miss painting. It was my stress reliever.
I also am wanting to make part of my studio my prayer closet. For lack of an actual closet, this is the best I can do. This will definitely be a challenge as my studio is not very big. I also have to clean out the space in front of the ventless heater.
I am actually excited about my day!
This will be short today so I can get another cup of coffee and head out there.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, November 5, 2015
God loves "us", but what about me?
Good morning world. Day 2 of the starting over eating plan... complete with make up and fixed hair to help me feel better about myself.
Today's meals for me, breakfast: scrambled eggs and coffee, lunch: salad with chicken breast cut up in it, supper: a chicken burrito with low carb tortillas.
Been thinking more and more of how much God loves us, rather in my mind, me. It is easy for me to know God loves "us". Harder for me to know God loves "me".
Let me clarify this. I know in my head God loves me. Knowing it in my heart is another matter. I have let circumstances and life in general interfere.
My plan for getting this knowledge into my heart once more? The bible says we are renewed by the reading of the word, parapharsed I'm sure. But daily Bible study is my plan. So in addition to back on the eating plan and sticking to it, fixing myself up with hair and make up to feel better about me, I will be starting a daily Bible study on God's love for me. I will keep you posted.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today's meals for me, breakfast: scrambled eggs and coffee, lunch: salad with chicken breast cut up in it, supper: a chicken burrito with low carb tortillas.
Been thinking more and more of how much God loves us, rather in my mind, me. It is easy for me to know God loves "us". Harder for me to know God loves "me".
Let me clarify this. I know in my head God loves me. Knowing it in my heart is another matter. I have let circumstances and life in general interfere.
My plan for getting this knowledge into my heart once more? The bible says we are renewed by the reading of the word, parapharsed I'm sure. But daily Bible study is my plan. So in addition to back on the eating plan and sticking to it, fixing myself up with hair and make up to feel better about me, I will be starting a daily Bible study on God's love for me. I will keep you posted.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Starting again?
Good morning world! Been thinking again. I know, have to stop doing that! A couple of weeks ago, I had written about my husband's feelings about my weight. I have since unpublished that post. It is not very edifying of my husband.
So I am wondering how much of what I am feeling about myself am I projecting onto my husband? I do not like my weight and how it makes me feel and look. I know what to do about it.. just a matter of doing it. What about now?
Today's menu for me is breakfast: 2 eggs fried over easy, lunch: salad with chicken breast, supper: pork steak with green beans, string cheese and not sure what else for a snack. Lots of water to drink, after one more cup of coffee!
My mind is the place the devil and my own carnal man gets to me. I need to renew it daily through the word of God! I can tell when I have not been doing that, not on a daily basis. And for me it can take just one day of not reading God's word for me to get in a not so good way.
"This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s." 2 Chronicles 20:15
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
So I am wondering how much of what I am feeling about myself am I projecting onto my husband? I do not like my weight and how it makes me feel and look. I know what to do about it.. just a matter of doing it. What about now?
Today's menu for me is breakfast: 2 eggs fried over easy, lunch: salad with chicken breast, supper: pork steak with green beans, string cheese and not sure what else for a snack. Lots of water to drink, after one more cup of coffee!
My mind is the place the devil and my own carnal man gets to me. I need to renew it daily through the word of God! I can tell when I have not been doing that, not on a daily basis. And for me it can take just one day of not reading God's word for me to get in a not so good way.
"This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s." 2 Chronicles 20:15
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, November 2, 2015
Seasons of Life
Good morning world. Today is another birthday, my dear husband Patrick. P.J. already has the birthday dinner planned. Good thing I left the birthday sign up in the dining room. The streamers came down, the sign did not.
I have been thinking a lot lately about the seasons of life. Probably started when Tommy turned 18 last week. His turning 18 starts a new season in our family. He is still in school, has had a job and wants to get another one. That is another topic.
However, 18 is just a number. It does not mean he has over night become a mature grown man ready to concur the world. Although he thinks it does. He is going daily into a Godly man and I am so proud.
My problems with changing seasons of life is they do not need me as they did when they were little. There is so much they can do for themselves and yet I can think of so much more we want them to learn before they are out on their own.
When the seasons in nature change, I embrace the change. I love each season as it starts for various reasons. I am praying I can to the same with the changing of the seasons of life.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I have been thinking a lot lately about the seasons of life. Probably started when Tommy turned 18 last week. His turning 18 starts a new season in our family. He is still in school, has had a job and wants to get another one. That is another topic.
However, 18 is just a number. It does not mean he has over night become a mature grown man ready to concur the world. Although he thinks it does. He is going daily into a Godly man and I am so proud.
My problems with changing seasons of life is they do not need me as they did when they were little. There is so much they can do for themselves and yet I can think of so much more we want them to learn before they are out on their own.
When the seasons in nature change, I embrace the change. I love each season as it starts for various reasons. I am praying I can to the same with the changing of the seasons of life.
3 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Saturday, October 31, 2015
God's Grace!
Good morning world. I've been thinking about Grace, more specifically God's Grace. Not sure if it is the older I get or the more I walk with Jesus, my view about God's Grace changes. More teaching I receive, more reading I do? Not sure. Does not matter... God's Grace matters.
I have done some horrendous things in my past. The majority of it before I accepted Jesus as my savior. I knew who he was. Would even say, yes I am a Christian. Even went to church, was involved with the youth group. Did not have Jesus in my heart. He would have said, "Depart, I know you not."
27 “But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’ Luke 13:27 NIV
However, what about the "bad" things I have done since being saved? Am I forgiven? Will I not be helped by God when I ask?
I heard something on the radio yesterday. My boys are not perfect. They do not always do their chores, make their bed, talk sweetly to me. If they got hurt and needed me, would I stop and say, "Just a minute, let me check to see if you did all of your chores like I asked."?
NO! I would stop what I was doing and help with out question. Because he is my child and I am his parent.
Are we told in the Bible that God is our heavenly Father? Of course we are! Even when we mess up badly, HE is quick to forgive us. Even when we mess up badly, HE is still here to help us. Does that mean I have to do anything for Him to forgive me? Or for Him to help me? NO!
Grace is freely given, without conditions.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— Ephesians 2:8
Recently we were given a financial gift to help with Tommy going to The Timothy Group camp. It was a gift until a condition was attached to it. It was no longer a gift!
Jesus does not attach a condition to his Grace!
21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! Galatians 2:21 NIV
Do you feel unworthy of anything? A friendship? A job? A position in your family? That is Satan and his demons talking to you. STOP IT! If you are saved by the blood of Jesus, then STOP IT!
This is what has been on my mind for the past few days. And this is just as much for me as for anyone else.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I have done some horrendous things in my past. The majority of it before I accepted Jesus as my savior. I knew who he was. Would even say, yes I am a Christian. Even went to church, was involved with the youth group. Did not have Jesus in my heart. He would have said, "Depart, I know you not."
27 “But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’ Luke 13:27 NIV
However, what about the "bad" things I have done since being saved? Am I forgiven? Will I not be helped by God when I ask?
I heard something on the radio yesterday. My boys are not perfect. They do not always do their chores, make their bed, talk sweetly to me. If they got hurt and needed me, would I stop and say, "Just a minute, let me check to see if you did all of your chores like I asked."?
NO! I would stop what I was doing and help with out question. Because he is my child and I am his parent.
Are we told in the Bible that God is our heavenly Father? Of course we are! Even when we mess up badly, HE is quick to forgive us. Even when we mess up badly, HE is still here to help us. Does that mean I have to do anything for Him to forgive me? Or for Him to help me? NO!
Grace is freely given, without conditions.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— Ephesians 2:8
Recently we were given a financial gift to help with Tommy going to The Timothy Group camp. It was a gift until a condition was attached to it. It was no longer a gift!
Jesus does not attach a condition to his Grace!
21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! Galatians 2:21 NIV
Do you feel unworthy of anything? A friendship? A job? A position in your family? That is Satan and his demons talking to you. STOP IT! If you are saved by the blood of Jesus, then STOP IT!
"20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." Romans 16:20 NIV
I do not have to DO anything to receive God's Grace! Just by myself, I am not worthy, just filfthy rags. However, in JESUS, I am made whole, clean, and a child of God, worthy of all of God's gifts and promises!This is what has been on my mind for the past few days. And this is just as much for me as for anyone else.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Last night's Birthday, a Success!
Good morning world. I think last night went really well! Supper, birthday cake, presents, fellowship....
Today will be a day of rest. I already have breakfast dishes washed, bed made, laundry almost to the point of being started, floors swept, living room picked up, and birthday decorations taken down. I have a little more I want to do in my room. Definitely spending time in my studio. Can you tell I am resting?
I painted a quail on a flat rock Tuesday for Tyler's grandfather's birthday. Can feel the painting bug hitting again. That's a good thing. Now to get the studio cleaned out a little and get started. Christmas is right around the corner, again.
This is short today as I am going to get the "resting" started.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
Today will be a day of rest. I already have breakfast dishes washed, bed made, laundry almost to the point of being started, floors swept, living room picked up, and birthday decorations taken down. I have a little more I want to do in my room. Definitely spending time in my studio. Can you tell I am resting?
I painted a quail on a flat rock Tuesday for Tyler's grandfather's birthday. Can feel the painting bug hitting again. That's a good thing. Now to get the studio cleaned out a little and get started. Christmas is right around the corner, again.
This is short today as I am going to get the "resting" started.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and action,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
My Son is 18 today!
Good morning world! Today is another birthday in our house. Tommy is 18 today! Not exactly sure on how today is going to go. Before we sent him to The Timothy Group camp, he was defiant, disrespectful, and leaving as soon as he turned 18. Someone, well meaning I'm sure, told him a while back that as soon as he turns 18, he can do what ever he wants.
I am praying today goes well. Since he has been back from the camp, he is respectful, compliant, and still gets into it with his brothers. We shall see how it goes.
I was thinking I might have our friends the Griswolds come here tonight after working out at the gym for supper and cake. We usually go there on Wednesday nights after the gym. As I am trying to save us some money on gas this week, I think we might see about doing this.
Spaghetti, salad and garlic bread with birthday cake would be the menu as we would have 17 or 18 people here, with Grandma and Papa.
His birthday present is coming today via amazon, a jews harp. That is what he wanted for his birthday. Also, we are going to put a note in his birthday card saying we will pay for having his windshield fixed too.
Well, need to get started on my day! Still have some "stuff" out from cleaning and re-arranging my bedroom.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I am praying today goes well. Since he has been back from the camp, he is respectful, compliant, and still gets into it with his brothers. We shall see how it goes.
I was thinking I might have our friends the Griswolds come here tonight after working out at the gym for supper and cake. We usually go there on Wednesday nights after the gym. As I am trying to save us some money on gas this week, I think we might see about doing this.
Spaghetti, salad and garlic bread with birthday cake would be the menu as we would have 17 or 18 people here, with Grandma and Papa.
His birthday present is coming today via amazon, a jews harp. That is what he wanted for his birthday. Also, we are going to put a note in his birthday card saying we will pay for having his windshield fixed too.
Well, need to get started on my day! Still have some "stuff" out from cleaning and re-arranging my bedroom.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Decluttering and moving furniture around!
Good morning world. Definitely a busy day planned today! I tore apart my room yesterday and did not have time to finish putting it back together. Went to the gym last night, even though moving furniture was plenty of workout.
For some reason my room has become the catch all. And when I have "stuff", it goes in there even though we do not have the room. Some of the stuff will not go back into the room. Not sure where it will go. We slept on the couch last night because my bed was piled so high of mending projects, extra stuff from the night stands, stuff and more stuff.
I will be doing the 3 pile system as I go through the "stuff", keep, give away, throw away. Hopefully the keep pile is the smallest. I have read before that you cannot organize clutter. If something does not have a place, then it needs to go.
When you walk into my house, we have a lot of furniture in our small farm house. Some of it belonged to my Dad which is why I cannot get rid of it. So we make do.
Our house is full of Patrick and my stuff. Then add my Dad's stuff when he passed away. Fast forward several years, my mother had a stroke and was in a nursing home, we closed out her house, a lot of her stuff came to our house. A couple of years after that, Patrick's Grandma passed away, some of her stuff came here too.
Patrick is a pack rat and I am sentimental about "things". That is not always a good combination.
I gave Patrick a box this morning asking him to go through the small box and decide where things were going to go. He just smiled at me as he was going through the box.
Off to the classroom! Then back to the bedroom!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of our thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
For some reason my room has become the catch all. And when I have "stuff", it goes in there even though we do not have the room. Some of the stuff will not go back into the room. Not sure where it will go. We slept on the couch last night because my bed was piled so high of mending projects, extra stuff from the night stands, stuff and more stuff.
I will be doing the 3 pile system as I go through the "stuff", keep, give away, throw away. Hopefully the keep pile is the smallest. I have read before that you cannot organize clutter. If something does not have a place, then it needs to go.
When you walk into my house, we have a lot of furniture in our small farm house. Some of it belonged to my Dad which is why I cannot get rid of it. So we make do.
Our house is full of Patrick and my stuff. Then add my Dad's stuff when he passed away. Fast forward several years, my mother had a stroke and was in a nursing home, we closed out her house, a lot of her stuff came to our house. A couple of years after that, Patrick's Grandma passed away, some of her stuff came here too.
Patrick is a pack rat and I am sentimental about "things". That is not always a good combination.
I gave Patrick a box this morning asking him to go through the small box and decide where things were going to go. He just smiled at me as he was going through the box.
Off to the classroom! Then back to the bedroom!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of our thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, October 26, 2015
Texting while walking, The Walking Dead
Good morning world! My day has already started with a shower and laundry. Today is and probably will always be the extra laundry day. You know, sheets and towels and such. Also blessing my home. Although that will be a fairly easy non time consuming task as we thought we were having a guest over the weekend, so the house is pretty clean.
I am hoping today, after school, I will be able to get my room taken care of. It is always the last room to clean up as I can always just shut my door.
Completely different topic, I just heard a commercial, a public service announcement to be exact. It was telling the public to be aware of those who are not aware of their surroundings because they are glued to their phones. The walking dead so to speak. They are so concentrating on texting or the latest on facebook, they do not know they are getting ready to bump into a person.
The speaker said to keep an eye out for those people. REALLY? So now it is the job of those who are not looking down and are watching where they are going, to watch where others are going. I feel for those who live in cities and do walk everywhere.
Ridiculous!
Anyway, going to have a blessed day, what about you?
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I am hoping today, after school, I will be able to get my room taken care of. It is always the last room to clean up as I can always just shut my door.
Completely different topic, I just heard a commercial, a public service announcement to be exact. It was telling the public to be aware of those who are not aware of their surroundings because they are glued to their phones. The walking dead so to speak. They are so concentrating on texting or the latest on facebook, they do not know they are getting ready to bump into a person.
The speaker said to keep an eye out for those people. REALLY? So now it is the job of those who are not looking down and are watching where they are going, to watch where others are going. I feel for those who live in cities and do walk everywhere.
Ridiculous!
Anyway, going to have a blessed day, what about you?
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Did I eat healthy?
Good morning world! I survived Six Flags! Yes, I road 2 of the roller coasters. That was it for the scary rides. And they were 2 of the more tame ones. I even cried on the ferris wheel. It was a tad too high for me and Patrick was standing up. Not sure why I freaked out, just did.
Did I eat good and healthy? No, not really. I did not buy anything at Six Flags to eat. We had brought food to eat for lunch or early supper as it was. However, I did buy powdered donuts for the boys and finished them off for the boys. Ate one of the Griswold's cinnamon rolls. Ate cookies they brought. Ate 2 bananas, several grapes, crackers, bread, and a hamburger roll with a sloppy joe.
Been doing a lot of thinking this morning. About yesterday's post mostly. The problem is not mine, so I am going to treat it as such. I will go back on my eating plan that has worked for me. And I will do it for me, no one else!
Today I am still tired, we got home about 11:30 pm, I think. And woke up a little before 7 this morning. I tried to go back to sleep, could not. So I have laundry started, and a few dishes washed.
Getting another cup of coffee and check on my kids.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Did I eat good and healthy? No, not really. I did not buy anything at Six Flags to eat. We had brought food to eat for lunch or early supper as it was. However, I did buy powdered donuts for the boys and finished them off for the boys. Ate one of the Griswold's cinnamon rolls. Ate cookies they brought. Ate 2 bananas, several grapes, crackers, bread, and a hamburger roll with a sloppy joe.
Been doing a lot of thinking this morning. About yesterday's post mostly. The problem is not mine, so I am going to treat it as such. I will go back on my eating plan that has worked for me. And I will do it for me, no one else!
Today I am still tired, we got home about 11:30 pm, I think. And woke up a little before 7 this morning. I tried to go back to sleep, could not. So I have laundry started, and a few dishes washed.
Getting another cup of coffee and check on my kids.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Friday, October 23, 2015
Another Friday....
Good morning world. Yesterday and last night was a huge success for the birthday boy, David. Excuse me, young man. The grandparents came over for the birthday supper. I baked a new recipe for the cake, Sour Milk Chocolate Cake with boiled frosting. Yum... definitely not on my eating plan.
Just doing a couple of things in school today as one son is going with Dad today to work with him. Probably P.J. David will be staying to help Tyler work on his car. So I will have Tommy helping me in the house. Going to get the computer room a little more organized (especially Patrick's desk) and work some in my room.
If I have time, I'll work in my studio too. But I have some Pat's Services paperwork to get done too. Had been working on collections for the business. Not my favorite part of my job. It has be done.
We are going to be meeting Tyler's friend this afternoon. I am excited about this.
What is going to be for supper tonight? I really need to start making menus again. Made things so much easier. Maybe starting next week. Need another cup of coffee and off to start my day. Usually I have several things done by now. Not this morning.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Just doing a couple of things in school today as one son is going with Dad today to work with him. Probably P.J. David will be staying to help Tyler work on his car. So I will have Tommy helping me in the house. Going to get the computer room a little more organized (especially Patrick's desk) and work some in my room.
If I have time, I'll work in my studio too. But I have some Pat's Services paperwork to get done too. Had been working on collections for the business. Not my favorite part of my job. It has be done.
We are going to be meeting Tyler's friend this afternoon. I am excited about this.
What is going to be for supper tonight? I really need to start making menus again. Made things so much easier. Maybe starting next week. Need another cup of coffee and off to start my day. Usually I have several things done by now. Not this morning.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, October 22, 2015
A birthday today!
Good morning world! Going to be a fun day today and yet I am still not sure what all we are doing today. Today is my middle son, David's birthday. He is 17 today. That means for a week, I have 2 sons who are 17. Next Wednesday Tommy turns 18.
Last night we had a pre-birthday celebration at the Griswold's. Today is a birthday dinner with family. Note to self, make a cake this afternoon.
In the mornings when I'm especially happy, I go upstairs to wake up the boys saying "Good morning, time to get up, it's going to be a wondamous day!" Not sure why that annoys the boys, but it seems to. At least one or two of them act like it does. That does not deter me from doing this!
So school this morning. Going to make it fun! Then, off to town real quick, back home. Then bake a cake and get the house blessed. Presents wrapped too.
Y'all have a great day too no matter what your circumstances might be.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Last night we had a pre-birthday celebration at the Griswold's. Today is a birthday dinner with family. Note to self, make a cake this afternoon.
In the mornings when I'm especially happy, I go upstairs to wake up the boys saying "Good morning, time to get up, it's going to be a wondamous day!" Not sure why that annoys the boys, but it seems to. At least one or two of them act like it does. That does not deter me from doing this!
So school this morning. Going to make it fun! Then, off to town real quick, back home. Then bake a cake and get the house blessed. Presents wrapped too.
Y'all have a great day too no matter what your circumstances might be.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Ramblings
Good morning world. Do you ever have those days when nothing goes as planned? Mine was like that yesterday. Had a hair appointment and it got changed to this morning. Went to Mountain Grove, a neighboring town, so 2 of the boys could take their driver's permit test. One passed, one did not. Got back home around 5 pm and my day was gone. The only thing that was accomplished besides school, was laundry.
Today, I have the hair appointment this morning. So there goes school this morning. Due to some trouble the boys had gotten into, usually they go everywhere with me. This morning, however, I am thinking it would be a good time to get the camper cleaned out. I will hide the remotes. And let them know it has to be done by the time I get home.
My boys love TV. I am just as guilty at times. Now that it is getting dark earlier, it is easier to say "Just wait till tonight, after dark".
When my day does not start out or go the way I planned, I cannot seem to get much done. Maybe we will try school this afternoon instead of this morning. I have a friend whose family is up when they get up, 9 or 10. And they stay up late too. Their farm animals are just use to being fed and watered late.
I am rambling today so I'll close. Get a shower and get everyone's day started.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today, I have the hair appointment this morning. So there goes school this morning. Due to some trouble the boys had gotten into, usually they go everywhere with me. This morning, however, I am thinking it would be a good time to get the camper cleaned out. I will hide the remotes. And let them know it has to be done by the time I get home.
My boys love TV. I am just as guilty at times. Now that it is getting dark earlier, it is easier to say "Just wait till tonight, after dark".
When my day does not start out or go the way I planned, I cannot seem to get much done. Maybe we will try school this afternoon instead of this morning. I have a friend whose family is up when they get up, 9 or 10. And they stay up late too. Their farm animals are just use to being fed and watered late.
I am rambling today so I'll close. Get a shower and get everyone's day started.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Monday, October 19, 2015
A great Monday!
Good morning world. I am one happy Momma! I love my boys! And Tommy is home, finally. After spending a week at The Timothy Group camp, he spent a week at Grandma's. She paid for the camp and that was her condition. I wrote a post a few days ago about confrontation. I talked to her about giving gifts and putting conditions on her gifts.
So school in a few minutes. I cannot wait. I have been reading so much about different ways of homeschooling that I am going to be making some changes on how we do some things.
We have a classroom and for quite a while, we have been doing a lot of book work. I have forgotten to make this more fun. Even in high school, homeschooling can be fun. So, this morning we are going to do some journaling, write about things that we have been doing the past couple of weeks, then talk about what they are wanting to learn.
We have not done that in a very long time. Part of their book work, they will take with us when I am at a cooking class this afternoon with their grandma. I just want to make some changes now in the classroom.
P.J. is down in the classroom getting a fire started. It is rather chilly in there as it was 41 when I got up this morning and our classroom is a room in the barn. Actually it is half of the barn.
So school in a few minutes. I cannot wait. I have been reading so much about different ways of homeschooling that I am going to be making some changes on how we do some things.
We have a classroom and for quite a while, we have been doing a lot of book work. I have forgotten to make this more fun. Even in high school, homeschooling can be fun. So, this morning we are going to do some journaling, write about things that we have been doing the past couple of weeks, then talk about what they are wanting to learn.
We have not done that in a very long time. Part of their book work, they will take with us when I am at a cooking class this afternoon with their grandma. I just want to make some changes now in the classroom.
P.J. is down in the classroom getting a fire started. It is rather chilly in there as it was 41 when I got up this morning and our classroom is a room in the barn. Actually it is half of the barn.
This was from earlier this year. Tommy and P.J.
David, his desk is right in front of mine.
So off to the classroom I go.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Friday, October 16, 2015
Lazy yesterday causes more work today!
Good morning world. Going to try to get the things done today I did not get done yesterday. I am ashamed to say I did not bake like I was going to. I did get some cleaning done. However, for the most part I deemed myself as being lazy. I know I am allowed to have a day or two like that. I just get frustrated with myself by the end of the day.
Today, the boys are helping out a friend at their farm. Tommy is still at Grandmas. So I will pretty much have the house to myself for the day, I have some canning to get done. I made some chicken broth yesterday. Want to get some more chicken canned too. However, wanting and doing are two different things as yesterday showed me.
I did get 3 dozen eggs prepped. Meaning, the eggs got coated with mineral oil to preserve them for winter when the chickens do not lay as much. We will have eggs! Saw it on a Doomsday Preppers show and read about it on another blog. Thought I would try it. I have 2 more dozen cleaned and ready to prep.
Have a great day all!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today, the boys are helping out a friend at their farm. Tommy is still at Grandmas. So I will pretty much have the house to myself for the day, I have some canning to get done. I made some chicken broth yesterday. Want to get some more chicken canned too. However, wanting and doing are two different things as yesterday showed me.
I did get 3 dozen eggs prepped. Meaning, the eggs got coated with mineral oil to preserve them for winter when the chickens do not lay as much. We will have eggs! Saw it on a Doomsday Preppers show and read about it on another blog. Thought I would try it. I have 2 more dozen cleaned and ready to prep.
Have a great day all!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Baking again! YUM!
Good morning world! Today I am hoping to get some baking done. Have not baked on a Thursday in a while. Also need to get back on track with Atkins. Been off of it for a bit. Have not really gained much weight but some. Probably hitting the gym 3 times a week has something to do with that. Okay, not this week.
Last night I did something I thought I had done before. I baked an angel food cake. I had never baked one. It looks good. It is for Tyler's Mom's birthday today. Angel food cake is her favorite and his sister tried to bake one, it did not work. He said it was still liquidity after baking. Probably did not beat the egg whites enough.
It was really super easy. The most trouble I had was separating the egg yoke from the white. I NEVER have problems with that. However, I read it was very important to not get any egg yoke in the whites. So of course that made me think about it and it happened, twice!
I just might bake another one today for my family. And biscuits, cookies, bread.... oh bread, need to get it started soon! Off to get my day going!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Last night I did something I thought I had done before. I baked an angel food cake. I had never baked one. It looks good. It is for Tyler's Mom's birthday today. Angel food cake is her favorite and his sister tried to bake one, it did not work. He said it was still liquidity after baking. Probably did not beat the egg whites enough.
It was really super easy. The most trouble I had was separating the egg yoke from the white. I NEVER have problems with that. However, I read it was very important to not get any egg yoke in the whites. So of course that made me think about it and it happened, twice!
I just might bake another one today for my family. And biscuits, cookies, bread.... oh bread, need to get it started soon! Off to get my day going!
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A Visitor Today
Good morning world. Yesterday on my daily facebook post I commented about yesterday's blog topic, confrontation and forgiveness. I got quite the response, interesting. Several of my friends thought I was in the middle of something when at that point I just wanted their opinions. I had already gone through the confrontation.
Today, a dear friend is leaving her son with me. He is about 20, I think and autistic. He is such a sweet boy. This time last year, he stayed with us for a day while his Mom did some volunteer work at the school. This year he requested to come to our house because he had such a good time here and with the boys.
I feel it is an honor to have him come here. He loves to wander around looking at the various animals we have here on our small farm. This year we have pigs again, and more ducks and chickens, as well as more horses. He is going to have so much fun!
Already been busy this morning. Finished Pat's Services paperwork. Getting laundry going again. Kitchen cleaned up, cleaning out both refrigerators today too. Numerous things to get accomplished.
Be blessed and be a blessing
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Today, a dear friend is leaving her son with me. He is about 20, I think and autistic. He is such a sweet boy. This time last year, he stayed with us for a day while his Mom did some volunteer work at the school. This year he requested to come to our house because he had such a good time here and with the boys.
I feel it is an honor to have him come here. He loves to wander around looking at the various animals we have here on our small farm. This year we have pigs again, and more ducks and chickens, as well as more horses. He is going to have so much fun!
Already been busy this morning. Finished Pat's Services paperwork. Getting laundry going again. Kitchen cleaned up, cleaning out both refrigerators today too. Numerous things to get accomplished.
Be blessed and be a blessing
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Confrontations, can you do it?
Good morning world! How hard is it for you to be confrontational? Most of the time I think I am pretty good at it. I mean, I have no problems with confronting my children when needed. Or even my husband when there is something pressing, or I am very angry. Although if I am very angry, I usually will not speak until I have calmed down a bit. Afraid of what might come out of my mouth, I think.
I have a couple of very close friends I can go to with the truth at any time. Not that we have had many problems to confront.
But over the years, at different times in my life, I find it difficult to go to someone with my perception of the truth for various reasons. One reason is I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. The other reason, I think, is I do not want to lose that relationship. Nor do I want them to think badly of me.
Lately, however, this does not seem to be the case as much. A couple of days ago, I was able to go to an extended family member about some concerns I had. It was not easy. It was necessary in order to have an honest relationship and for that matter to continue in the relationship.
And for me, it does not matter anymore how what I have to say is received. In the past it did matter. I still wanted them to like me, not be angry with me, or what ever. I still do not want to hurt feelings.
I am finding more and more if I do not take the initiative, then I end up with some unforgivness and bitterness. Those 2 things do nothing to or for the other person. Just bad for me.
"13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13
Are not relationships fun?
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
I have a couple of very close friends I can go to with the truth at any time. Not that we have had many problems to confront.
But over the years, at different times in my life, I find it difficult to go to someone with my perception of the truth for various reasons. One reason is I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. The other reason, I think, is I do not want to lose that relationship. Nor do I want them to think badly of me.
Lately, however, this does not seem to be the case as much. A couple of days ago, I was able to go to an extended family member about some concerns I had. It was not easy. It was necessary in order to have an honest relationship and for that matter to continue in the relationship.
And for me, it does not matter anymore how what I have to say is received. In the past it did matter. I still wanted them to like me, not be angry with me, or what ever. I still do not want to hurt feelings.
I am finding more and more if I do not take the initiative, then I end up with some unforgivness and bitterness. Those 2 things do nothing to or for the other person. Just bad for me.
"13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13
Are not relationships fun?
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
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