This week has been a difficult one.
Monday was just sort of a bad day in this house.
I had to fight with Sarah to work on school work, which up until that day she has been loving. We were arguing, things just were not right. I got two phone calls, one from a friend whom is concerned that she may have lost another pregnancy and the other is from my sister informing me that our Mom will not be getting surgery as she is in too poor of health. This means unless she does a lot of physio she will be in a wheel chair from now on. Both of these phones calls were really hard for me.
The friend I feel so bad for her. She is a non-Christian and has no relationship with God. I am praying for her. However I can also really relate to her. I have been pregnant 6 times and only have 3 beautiful children here on earth with us. I know the utter heartbreak of losing one.
My mom however was really hard for me. I knew that she probably won't be getting the surgery but still to hear it confirmed was hard. I think like most every child that grew up in a healthy happy home, you hope that your parents are going to be healthy and live forever. To made fully aware that things are changing is sad for me.
Both Sarah and I have been off of our game this week.
The only things that have kept me from being completely crazy is my Kept Study and My Good Morning Girls group.
I can not say enough wonderful things about these ladies. All but one was a complete stranger to me a month ago, and even that one we have never met face to face. However now these group of ladies are friends and are there for me each and every step of the way.
The one thing that I think is rather interesting is that I questioned on whether or not I should do this study. I was already signed up to do the Hello Morning study and wasn't sure if I should attempt to do two. I am so glad I did. This was definitely God's hand in this.
God listened when I cried out that I NEEDED someone to talk to, someone to help me walk this walk.
He listened as I lay broken-hearted saddened that I was not able to fully connect with someone like this.
He was there for me. He knew what I wanted in a way that I needed.
He is always there for me.
I can always count on Him.
I linking up today with Mary Beth and Sam.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Monday, 17 September 2012
The real me...
This is a post about the real me. I will warn you now, it's slightly disheveled and messy. It's not always pretty, but like I said it is the real me.
I may possibly sometimes not make my bed until noon or later. I will admit most days I make it first thing, but perhaps sometimes I get a bit lazy.
I may or may not always do my dishes at night. Sometimes they don't get done until the next morning. Alright lets be truthful more like 65% of the time they don't get done until morning. :)
I may or may not always take my clothes off the line right away. Sometimes they spend the night outside or gasp sometimes even two nights. :)
Sometimes this is what my living room looks like Monday morning. Ok, ok most of the Monday mornings it looks like this. Sometimes it looks worse. :)
I may or may not stay in my pajamas a good chunk of the morning. Come on now they are just plain comfy. I am cheating a bit in this pic as I don't wear the hoodie to bed but in the morning it is chilly so out it comes.
I may or may not have a goofy daughter, whom I am extremely blessed by. I love this girlie so much.
For the past 4 weeks I have been getting up earlier than normal and spending half an hour each morning with the Lord. This is fast becoming such a blessing. I love this habit and most days I am such a better Mom because of it.
I hope you all know that this post was silly. But honestly it pretty much is a small glimpse into my life. I do stay in my pajamas a good chunk of the day, my living room really does look like that especially Monday mornings as Sundays I want to spend the time with my family and not worry about my house. Sometimes life gets busy and the laundry stays on the line. I do love having my bed made, but some days it just doesn't happen until later.
This is me, this is real life.
I hope you enjoyed it. :)
I may possibly sometimes not make my bed until noon or later. I will admit most days I make it first thing, but perhaps sometimes I get a bit lazy.
I may or may not always do my dishes at night. Sometimes they don't get done until the next morning. Alright lets be truthful more like 65% of the time they don't get done until morning. :)
I may or may not always take my clothes off the line right away. Sometimes they spend the night outside or gasp sometimes even two nights. :)
Sometimes this is what my living room looks like Monday morning. Ok, ok most of the Monday mornings it looks like this. Sometimes it looks worse. :)
I may or may not have a goofy daughter, whom I am extremely blessed by. I love this girlie so much.
For the past 4 weeks I have been getting up earlier than normal and spending half an hour each morning with the Lord. This is fast becoming such a blessing. I love this habit and most days I am such a better Mom because of it.
I hope you all know that this post was silly. But honestly it pretty much is a small glimpse into my life. I do stay in my pajamas a good chunk of the day, my living room really does look like that especially Monday mornings as Sundays I want to spend the time with my family and not worry about my house. Sometimes life gets busy and the laundry stays on the line. I do love having my bed made, but some days it just doesn't happen until later.
This is me, this is real life.
I hope you enjoyed it. :)
Friday, 14 September 2012
Not much progress...
Well another week has come and gone and I don't have a terrible much to report.
We were really busy this week. Sarah came down with a bit of a cold yesterday and still not feeling great today so we took a break from schooling. She is already ahead so I wasn't overly worried about it.
However on my 3 in 30 list, well... let's just say it could have gone a bit better. :)
1. Complete fall cleaning list.
Well under the fridge got cleaned out but that was because I had lost my good knife behind it so I needed hubby to pull it out. Once out I found another good knife and proceeded to scrub. :) Feels better knowing at least that is clean. :)
2. Get us on a really good working schedule, which includes making a schedule just for Sarah on stuff she needs to do everyday.
This is probably the best. Today I printed off a daily 'chore' sheet for her to follow. I am tired of picking everything up and asking her a million times. So I will be now simply saying do your chore chart. Hoping it works and she learns to put things away again.
3. Clean out camper, finish fall yard work, go through clothes and get rid of summer ones that are no longer fit or are falling apart.
Nope never even looked at this one.
Part of the reason things were crazy for us this week is because dance is back in full force. I managed to get all caught up on laundry. I also made 11 freezer/crockpot meals. I know I going to love that. Already started using them. I also managed to list a few things on a buy and sell site and sold a couple within an hour of listing. I hope the other ones go soon. It has really inspired hubby and I to go through some of what we would classify our 'junk' and get it cleaned up in the hopes that someone else can use it. :)
I am hoping that you all had a much better week goal wise than I did. :)
I am linking up today with Aurie.
We were really busy this week. Sarah came down with a bit of a cold yesterday and still not feeling great today so we took a break from schooling. She is already ahead so I wasn't overly worried about it.
However on my 3 in 30 list, well... let's just say it could have gone a bit better. :)
1. Complete fall cleaning list.
Well under the fridge got cleaned out but that was because I had lost my good knife behind it so I needed hubby to pull it out. Once out I found another good knife and proceeded to scrub. :) Feels better knowing at least that is clean. :)
2. Get us on a really good working schedule, which includes making a schedule just for Sarah on stuff she needs to do everyday.
This is probably the best. Today I printed off a daily 'chore' sheet for her to follow. I am tired of picking everything up and asking her a million times. So I will be now simply saying do your chore chart. Hoping it works and she learns to put things away again.
3. Clean out camper, finish fall yard work, go through clothes and get rid of summer ones that are no longer fit or are falling apart.
Nope never even looked at this one.
Part of the reason things were crazy for us this week is because dance is back in full force. I managed to get all caught up on laundry. I also made 11 freezer/crockpot meals. I know I going to love that. Already started using them. I also managed to list a few things on a buy and sell site and sold a couple within an hour of listing. I hope the other ones go soon. It has really inspired hubby and I to go through some of what we would classify our 'junk' and get it cleaned up in the hopes that someone else can use it. :)
I am hoping that you all had a much better week goal wise than I did. :)
I am linking up today with Aurie.
Friday, 7 September 2012
The start of a new month brings some new goals
Wow it so hard to believe that it is the 7th of September already. This season I believe is loved my many. After all what is not to love? The crisp air, the wonderful smells, the need to cuddle under a blankie, wearing sweaters and of course do I even need to mention Pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. hahaha
With this month for me it usually means I want to get everything fresh for the long winter ahead, and let me tell you here in Alberta, Canada we are usually in for a LONG winter.
So this month my goals are going to reflect the mood I am in.
1. Complete fall cleaning list.
When I was cleaning last week, I start to write down things that I want to get down that don't normally get cleaned. Such as for me the inside of the window frames, underneath the stove and fridge, under the china cabinet, clean the washer and valcum out the dryer vent. These are things that most of the time I would ignore but in the fall and again in the spring I like to get the house freshen up.
Alright I am pretty embarrassed to be showing these too you, but here they are anyway. This is keeping it real folks. LOL I promise I will show you pretty pictures when they are all cleaned up. :)
2. Get us on a really good working schedule, which includes making a schedule just for Sarah on stuff she needs to do everyday.
Yep I really lacked on this as she was growing up. If she didn't do it and I never noticed until she went to bed then I would just do it. Now this is driving me absolutely batty, and with wanting the house to be keep clean and schooling her she also needs to learn to be WAY more responsible. So I am hoping a daily checklist will help her and me. :)
3. Clean out camper, finish fall yard work, go through clothes and get rid of summer ones that are no longer fit or are falling apart.
I figure this is pretty self explanatory. LOL Although the fall work might have to wait until October depends when the leaves stop falling. :)
I am linking up today with Aurie.
some of you had asked for pictures on my home binder. Please, please please stop back on Monday. That is the post I have planned for that day. :) I pinky swear I will put up pictures and let you know what is and what is not working for us. :)
With this month for me it usually means I want to get everything fresh for the long winter ahead, and let me tell you here in Alberta, Canada we are usually in for a LONG winter.
So this month my goals are going to reflect the mood I am in.
1. Complete fall cleaning list.
When I was cleaning last week, I start to write down things that I want to get down that don't normally get cleaned. Such as for me the inside of the window frames, underneath the stove and fridge, under the china cabinet, clean the washer and valcum out the dryer vent. These are things that most of the time I would ignore but in the fall and again in the spring I like to get the house freshen up.
Alright I am pretty embarrassed to be showing these too you, but here they are anyway. This is keeping it real folks. LOL I promise I will show you pretty pictures when they are all cleaned up. :)
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| Patio door frame. Can you say DISGUSTING!! |
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| Under the china cabinet. |
Yep I really lacked on this as she was growing up. If she didn't do it and I never noticed until she went to bed then I would just do it. Now this is driving me absolutely batty, and with wanting the house to be keep clean and schooling her she also needs to learn to be WAY more responsible. So I am hoping a daily checklist will help her and me. :)
3. Clean out camper, finish fall yard work, go through clothes and get rid of summer ones that are no longer fit or are falling apart.
I figure this is pretty self explanatory. LOL Although the fall work might have to wait until October depends when the leaves stop falling. :)
I am linking up today with Aurie.
some of you had asked for pictures on my home binder. Please, please please stop back on Monday. That is the post I have planned for that day. :) I pinky swear I will put up pictures and let you know what is and what is not working for us. :)
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Blessings shining through!
I am happy today. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!
I am so blessed it sometimes amazed me.
I have an amazing husband, who seems no matter what crazy ideas I throw at him he is always on board.
I have beautiful, talented children.
I have fantastic friends. Although most of them live to far away for us to see often. :(
We are one step closer to our adoption. Every day is one step closer right? :)
Homeschooling so far is going fantastic. Sarah is willing and wanting to learn more. She is happy and focused this year.
In turn her dance so far is going really good as well. She seems to be thrilled to be back at it.
The Hello Morning Challenge is fantastic and I am in love with each of the ladies from my Good Morning Girls already.
The blessings that the Lord is giving me is overflowing!!
I am linking up today with Theresa.
I am so blessed it sometimes amazed me.
I have an amazing husband, who seems no matter what crazy ideas I throw at him he is always on board.
I have beautiful, talented children.
I have fantastic friends. Although most of them live to far away for us to see often. :(
We are one step closer to our adoption. Every day is one step closer right? :)
Homeschooling so far is going fantastic. Sarah is willing and wanting to learn more. She is happy and focused this year.
In turn her dance so far is going really good as well. She seems to be thrilled to be back at it.
The Hello Morning Challenge is fantastic and I am in love with each of the ladies from my Good Morning Girls already.
The blessings that the Lord is giving me is overflowing!!
I am linking up today with Theresa.
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Wednesday's Walk
I realized yesterday that exactly a year ago this week I became gluten free. I have not had a slice of bread for 12 months. I have not had a my favorite chicken mushroom fettuccine. I have not had a cinnamon bun, garlic toast, or a big bowl of corn chowder in 52 weeks.
I did this primarily because I was sick of being sick. So I decided to just stop. Cold turkey. I won't say there hasn't been hurdles along the road but when I have something with gluten in; oh my not good at all.
Alright I am going to take a small detour here, but stay with my I will wrap it up fast and it will soon all make sense.
I have been doing the Kept study through the Hello Morning Challenge and one of the words that jumped off the page to me today was obedience.
It got me thinking about how hard it is for me to be completely obedient to God. Then I wondered why. I have a very strong desire to follow Him, and learn from His Word. I desire to want to be the sheep He wants me to be. So why then is it so difficult.
(Get ready because here comes the link between the two. :))
Then I thought about my ability to be able just give up gluten. Why because it made me sick. If I cheat or disobey I pay for it.
So how is it any different from cheating or disobeying God.
Obeying God makes me healthier spiritually wise. It makes me a better person and one that helps me be the Proverbs 31 woman I desire to be.
If I am strong enough to give up gluten why can't I be strong enough to give up my strong willed personality and hand my life over to HIM?
The truth is I am working on it. One day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time, even one minute at a time. I am a sinner, I am weak, but I know that God loves me anyway. No matter what.
He has chosen me. He will give me the Grace and Peace that I need. (referenced from 1Peter 1:2)
So to further my quest and strengthen my walk I have joined the Hello Morning challenge, (which I love) and Sept 20 I will be starting the Good Morning Girls study. ( I already am in a group and connecting big time with these wonderful ladies) These studies I am and will continue to do first thing in the morning. (after I manage to keep my eyes open for more than two seconds. LOL)
I have also joining the 4x4 reset. This study I will do either during the day or in the evening whenever I have time.
My goal on doing these studies is to learn more about His Word and how I need to live in it.
Through it all I know that I am nothing without Him, and He is always there for me.
Today I am linking up with Mary Beth and Sam.
I did this primarily because I was sick of being sick. So I decided to just stop. Cold turkey. I won't say there hasn't been hurdles along the road but when I have something with gluten in; oh my not good at all.
Alright I am going to take a small detour here, but stay with my I will wrap it up fast and it will soon all make sense.
I have been doing the Kept study through the Hello Morning Challenge and one of the words that jumped off the page to me today was obedience.
It got me thinking about how hard it is for me to be completely obedient to God. Then I wondered why. I have a very strong desire to follow Him, and learn from His Word. I desire to want to be the sheep He wants me to be. So why then is it so difficult.
(Get ready because here comes the link between the two. :))
Then I thought about my ability to be able just give up gluten. Why because it made me sick. If I cheat or disobey I pay for it.
So how is it any different from cheating or disobeying God.
Obeying God makes me healthier spiritually wise. It makes me a better person and one that helps me be the Proverbs 31 woman I desire to be.
If I am strong enough to give up gluten why can't I be strong enough to give up my strong willed personality and hand my life over to HIM?
The truth is I am working on it. One day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time, even one minute at a time. I am a sinner, I am weak, but I know that God loves me anyway. No matter what.
He has chosen me. He will give me the Grace and Peace that I need. (referenced from 1Peter 1:2)
So to further my quest and strengthen my walk I have joined the Hello Morning challenge, (which I love) and Sept 20 I will be starting the Good Morning Girls study. ( I already am in a group and connecting big time with these wonderful ladies) These studies I am and will continue to do first thing in the morning. (after I manage to keep my eyes open for more than two seconds. LOL)
I have also joining the 4x4 reset. This study I will do either during the day or in the evening whenever I have time.
My goal on doing these studies is to learn more about His Word and how I need to live in it.
Through it all I know that I am nothing without Him, and He is always there for me.
Today I am linking up with Mary Beth and Sam.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Fall TV
I love, love, love fall, autumn, the season before winter. However you word it, it is truly my favorite season.
I mean what is there not to love?
You have, crisper weather.( a nice relief after so many hot summer days.)
You have, the wonderful smells.
Gardens being harvested.
Leaves being raked.
Pumpkin anything being made.
It is all together a wonderful season.
Today I wanted to tell you about one of my favorite things. New episodes of some of my favorite shows.
Although we don't watch a ton of television around here, there are some shows that I love. In fact so much so that I PVR them.
So for fun today I thought I would list them.
Here they go in no particular order.
1. The Big Bang Theory.
I love all the characters of this show. The humor in it has me laughing for days afterwards. You can often find me quoting them.
2. Grey's Anatomy
I truly understand why some individuals do not like this show, but it seems no matter what they throw at me I keep coming back season after season to watch.
3. Private Practice.
Must admit I like this one better than Grey's. The story lines are usually much better.
4. Duck Dynasty!!!!
New season starts Oct 10th!! These Robertson's have me in love with them. What I think is even more funny is I like them so much more than my hubby.
5. Bun Heads.
Not sure if any of you watch this or not, but it is essentially about a dance school. If anyone ever watch Gilmore Girls (which I was a HUGE fan of and so sad that it is not longer on air. In fact have re-watched most of the episodes 6 times.) you will love this one as well. There is many of the same characters and the dialog is similar.
6. Cake boss.
I love seeing what they can create. There is some talented people there.
7. Brothers and Sisters
This isn't one that I will set the PVR for, but when I am around and manage to catch it I really enjoy it.
8. Vegas
This one is new this year, however I can see it becoming one of my favorites. I mean it has Dennis Quaid in it. Hello! hahahaha
9. Pawn stars
Alright I will admit this is more my hubbies than mine but I am being nice here. LOL I do really enjoy this show though. I love seeing some of the old and neat stuff they have come in their shop.
10. Storage Wars.
I could use without the drama but again love the stuff that they manage to find.
I am linking up with Angie today.
I mean what is there not to love?
You have, crisper weather.( a nice relief after so many hot summer days.)
You have, the wonderful smells.
Gardens being harvested.
Leaves being raked.
Pumpkin anything being made.
It is all together a wonderful season.
Today I wanted to tell you about one of my favorite things. New episodes of some of my favorite shows.
Although we don't watch a ton of television around here, there are some shows that I love. In fact so much so that I PVR them.
So for fun today I thought I would list them.
Here they go in no particular order.
1. The Big Bang Theory.
I love all the characters of this show. The humor in it has me laughing for days afterwards. You can often find me quoting them.
2. Grey's Anatomy
I truly understand why some individuals do not like this show, but it seems no matter what they throw at me I keep coming back season after season to watch.
3. Private Practice.
Must admit I like this one better than Grey's. The story lines are usually much better.
4. Duck Dynasty!!!!
New season starts Oct 10th!! These Robertson's have me in love with them. What I think is even more funny is I like them so much more than my hubby.
5. Bun Heads.
Not sure if any of you watch this or not, but it is essentially about a dance school. If anyone ever watch Gilmore Girls (which I was a HUGE fan of and so sad that it is not longer on air. In fact have re-watched most of the episodes 6 times.) you will love this one as well. There is many of the same characters and the dialog is similar.
6. Cake boss.
I love seeing what they can create. There is some talented people there.
7. Brothers and Sisters
This isn't one that I will set the PVR for, but when I am around and manage to catch it I really enjoy it.
8. Vegas
This one is new this year, however I can see it becoming one of my favorites. I mean it has Dennis Quaid in it. Hello! hahahaha
9. Pawn stars
Alright I will admit this is more my hubbies than mine but I am being nice here. LOL I do really enjoy this show though. I love seeing some of the old and neat stuff they have come in their shop.
10. Storage Wars.
I could use without the drama but again love the stuff that they manage to find.
I am linking up with Angie today.
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