I am my beloved and my beloved is mine.
I did not know if I would be able to get up because the power of God is weighted upon me. He has anointed me to preach His good news. I am his and He is mine... thankful.
I am sitting on our newly made Phat cedar Furniture. I am in love with this intoxicating smell. Cedar and fall...I know I am sitting in the presence of God. I hear the mighty rushing winds rustling through the leaves in the trees. I hear another wave of the mighty rushing winds comes out of our woods. And another. I am raising my arms and hands as if I were in a roller coaster ride. I raise my hands and the winds strengthen. Can you feel the Holy Spirit?
I am resting with the key of A wind chimes. The presence of God. All is right in our kingdom.
I am restored. I am renewed. I am rejuvinated.
Today I am full of thanks.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Parenting Revelation, Gardening Revelation, and Pillow Fights... does that Add Up?
Huh parenting... just where I am at today.
I am afraid of my anger. I am not explosive. Not damaging. Just realized I am foolishly trying to run and hide from anger. Why can't anger and Jesus meet with me in the same room to know I am safe when I am angry. Just realized anger growing up turned into rage but, I do not walk in those shadows. Most of the time, as I get angry, I have the fruit of the Spirit called self control. Imagine that, I am walking in self control. As I sit here writing outside, I am emulating another fruit of the Spirit....joy(giggles too!) I am no longer angry. Jared took all the kids to the swim pool so I can just be.
SIDE NOTE: WE have outdoor kitties. Jasper thinks my typing is play for him. "No, no Jasper."
Gardening Revelation
I love going to my garden! To see what I planted from seed, bear much veggies, is so gratifying. Yellow squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, melons, pumpkins. I also noticed some leaves turning yellow with holes in them. I squat for a closer look. "Something is feasting on my veggies and plants. Squash bugs... I hate them. They destroy the plant and all potential fruit unless they are done away with. I am trying to go organic with my manual labor, remedies and such. I squatted in different areas of my garden squishing those plant killing bugs. I had to. Bugs and eggs, you know the next generation. Those stinky little bugs knew I was coming and tried to hide and run away from me. My 4 year old Sam has a good eye for those bugs too. With his eye and my squishing, we won, for now.
Taking it spiritual:
There are those squash bugs in our life that reveal themselves at times and then hide. The God of the universe reveals those bugs to us. He gives us eyes to see and ears to hear Him. Then we watch Him squash them. Or we do in Him. How courageous!
Pillow Fights
Asher and Eden were pillow fighting in my room. I yelled, "do not pillow fight in my room! Get out!" A few minutes later I heard glass crash upstairs and then crying. Asher came running to the stairs assuring me no one was hurt. Then, he proceeded with the statement, "you did not say we could not pillow fight upstairs." Seriously, that was his defense statement. I was thinking in comic bubbles,"Oh no, that did not come out of your mouth in defense." It did. I am angry. At the top is my parenting revelation ready to be activated...self control. I can be angry with self control. AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH. I need a quick parenting download now God.
The ceiling fan glass shattered throughout their room and no one was hurt...whew! Big clean up. I had plenty of time to check into head quarters. Kids safely in another room trying to defend why they did not obey... bad choice. Half way through picking up the pieces I had a response from headquarters. For every piece of glass I had to pick up, they had to write the sentence,"I will obey Mom!" I did cap it after 75 pieces. Eden only had to write 30 sentences. And they will earn $ through chores around the house to pay for the new light! How's that for discipline and responsibility? Found out a bit later that Jared already told them no pillow fighting upstairs because you can break things. Eden had asked Jared,"how do you know that Daddy?" Jared, "because I broke Grammy's lamp and tried to glue it back unsuccessfully." Eden knew. She knew she was busted. She was afraid of Jared's response but, we do not doubly discipline. She was off the hook with Jared. I am allowed to be angry and disappointed. And I can express anger in self control.
That was my day today!
P.S. Jared also took the kids out to dinner so I could be filled up. I love my lover Jared! Coins in the "Love Bank!" This is better than him cleaning up the kitchen. Although, he wins when he does that too!
I am afraid of my anger. I am not explosive. Not damaging. Just realized I am foolishly trying to run and hide from anger. Why can't anger and Jesus meet with me in the same room to know I am safe when I am angry. Just realized anger growing up turned into rage but, I do not walk in those shadows. Most of the time, as I get angry, I have the fruit of the Spirit called self control. Imagine that, I am walking in self control. As I sit here writing outside, I am emulating another fruit of the Spirit....joy(giggles too!) I am no longer angry. Jared took all the kids to the swim pool so I can just be.
SIDE NOTE: WE have outdoor kitties. Jasper thinks my typing is play for him. "No, no Jasper."
Gardening Revelation
I love going to my garden! To see what I planted from seed, bear much veggies, is so gratifying. Yellow squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, melons, pumpkins. I also noticed some leaves turning yellow with holes in them. I squat for a closer look. "Something is feasting on my veggies and plants. Squash bugs... I hate them. They destroy the plant and all potential fruit unless they are done away with. I am trying to go organic with my manual labor, remedies and such. I squatted in different areas of my garden squishing those plant killing bugs. I had to. Bugs and eggs, you know the next generation. Those stinky little bugs knew I was coming and tried to hide and run away from me. My 4 year old Sam has a good eye for those bugs too. With his eye and my squishing, we won, for now.
Taking it spiritual:
There are those squash bugs in our life that reveal themselves at times and then hide. The God of the universe reveals those bugs to us. He gives us eyes to see and ears to hear Him. Then we watch Him squash them. Or we do in Him. How courageous!
Pillow Fights
Asher and Eden were pillow fighting in my room. I yelled, "do not pillow fight in my room! Get out!" A few minutes later I heard glass crash upstairs and then crying. Asher came running to the stairs assuring me no one was hurt. Then, he proceeded with the statement, "you did not say we could not pillow fight upstairs." Seriously, that was his defense statement. I was thinking in comic bubbles,"Oh no, that did not come out of your mouth in defense." It did. I am angry. At the top is my parenting revelation ready to be activated...self control. I can be angry with self control. AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH. I need a quick parenting download now God.
The ceiling fan glass shattered throughout their room and no one was hurt...whew! Big clean up. I had plenty of time to check into head quarters. Kids safely in another room trying to defend why they did not obey... bad choice. Half way through picking up the pieces I had a response from headquarters. For every piece of glass I had to pick up, they had to write the sentence,"I will obey Mom!" I did cap it after 75 pieces. Eden only had to write 30 sentences. And they will earn $ through chores around the house to pay for the new light! How's that for discipline and responsibility? Found out a bit later that Jared already told them no pillow fighting upstairs because you can break things. Eden had asked Jared,"how do you know that Daddy?" Jared, "because I broke Grammy's lamp and tried to glue it back unsuccessfully." Eden knew. She knew she was busted. She was afraid of Jared's response but, we do not doubly discipline. She was off the hook with Jared. I am allowed to be angry and disappointed. And I can express anger in self control.
That was my day today!
P.S. Jared also took the kids out to dinner so I could be filled up. I love my lover Jared! Coins in the "Love Bank!" This is better than him cleaning up the kitchen. Although, he wins when he does that too!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What you NEVER thought you would have to say...
Today I have the luxury of spending time with 2 of our 5 children. We went to the pool. Asher my oldest, went off the diving board for his first time. Yes, I know he is 9 but, we live in the country, I have had babies back to back, and this is the first time ever in the history of our 12 years of marriage that Jared works within 5 miles of our home! Enough said! Not only did he jump, he flipped, and he cannon balled! He learned that sometimes when you over shoot, a stinging red sensation can consume every part of your body that made that initial contact with the water. He sort of limped to the car with the satisfaction of knowing he had walked in moments of courage. Oh the glory!
Ariel is my 2 year old. The baby whom everyone adores. She is potty training. Public facilities have toilets, not potties. I brought her into the restroom stall telling her to "hold on" while I grabbed a soapy paper towel. Side note: I have unfond olfactory memory from summer time swim pool public restrooms. YUCK, wet toilet paper, YUCK smells, YUCK. I may need a sozo over this issue.... Okay, Ari said,"look gum," as she lunged her hand into the potty to pull out the treasured ABC(already been chewed) gum. I shrieked, "NNNOOOOO!" Her hand did not make it to the intended destination. I feel like I need to be bathed in bleach. Not really.
Thought I would NEVER say..."NO, Stop! Do not grab and chew that ABC gum from the public swim pool toilet! YUCKY, YUCKY, YUCKY!"
Celebrating the Minor...Ari did not retrieve the gum and put it into her mouth! Yeah!
Ariel is my 2 year old. The baby whom everyone adores. She is potty training. Public facilities have toilets, not potties. I brought her into the restroom stall telling her to "hold on" while I grabbed a soapy paper towel. Side note: I have unfond olfactory memory from summer time swim pool public restrooms. YUCK, wet toilet paper, YUCK smells, YUCK. I may need a sozo over this issue.... Okay, Ari said,"look gum," as she lunged her hand into the potty to pull out the treasured ABC(already been chewed) gum. I shrieked, "NNNOOOOO!" Her hand did not make it to the intended destination. I feel like I need to be bathed in bleach. Not really.
Thought I would NEVER say..."NO, Stop! Do not grab and chew that ABC gum from the public swim pool toilet! YUCKY, YUCKY, YUCKY!"
Celebrating the Minor...Ari did not retrieve the gum and put it into her mouth! Yeah!
Monday, June 20, 2011
It is finished...Appliance Croak
Remember how I was sharing our broken stuff? Kinda saw it coming. More like, smelled it coming. Our blender. Smoothy lovin', protein shake making, smellin' the motor burnin' blender croaked this morning. I guess when a few metal pieces break off while blending, it 's official. The blender croaked.
While writing, I had 2 of my kiddos playing horsey on my back. Guess who the horsey is? You can't call me a horse or I will be highly offended!
While writing, I had 2 of my kiddos playing horsey on my back. Guess who the horsey is? You can't call me a horse or I will be highly offended!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
We Arrived!
Have you ever had appliance failure? We fit into that catagory today! Could do without most of these items but, why? My hair dryer died. Dishwasher died. Tiller has broken tynes and can no longer handle reverse, wimp. Clothes dryer makes holes in every load we have, knew I needed a clothes line. Ohh and the cars. Family mini van in the shop. We drove our truck into town today. Clark (truck) had some issues while he was driving us into town. Clark is our farm truck. Not a lot is asked of him. Drive us to the dump. Haul materials. Be available on our farm, not "drive us to the city ol' Boy! "
Ol' Clark got stage fright in the city of Nashville today. As we drove from our small town trying to make it to a speaking engagement in Nashville, he stuttered... transmission? The rains came and he had no way to wipe away His tears. Yep, the windshield wipers were broken. Ol' Clark does not get heated often, only his family. AC is not a necessity either. Blinkers or the other hand. Well, let's just say, Ol' Clark was not flashy or blinky on his right or left side today. The rains came and Ol' Clark did not wipe a single tear, which meant limited visibility for a while. All I could do was laugh. Add our five children into the mix, it was comical. "What time is it?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we going to wreck?" "Are we late?"
We borrowed my in-laws car because they are out of town. We made it to our destination! We ARRIVED!!!
Silly, life minors happen! I am aware that our family is happy and lively! I am thankful. I love the Father of all. I know He has plans for us...purpose! Now, celebration is in order!
As an encouragement to my loved ones.... CELEBRATE THE MINORS!!! Many times we have goals we arrive at, only to keep forging ahead. CELEBRATE THE MINORS!
We arrived at the destination a bit late. WE ARRIVED!!! We did not damage our children in the process of getting there. YEAH!
Ol' Clark got stage fright in the city of Nashville today. As we drove from our small town trying to make it to a speaking engagement in Nashville, he stuttered... transmission? The rains came and he had no way to wipe away His tears. Yep, the windshield wipers were broken. Ol' Clark does not get heated often, only his family. AC is not a necessity either. Blinkers or the other hand. Well, let's just say, Ol' Clark was not flashy or blinky on his right or left side today. The rains came and Ol' Clark did not wipe a single tear, which meant limited visibility for a while. All I could do was laugh. Add our five children into the mix, it was comical. "What time is it?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we going to wreck?" "Are we late?"
We borrowed my in-laws car because they are out of town. We made it to our destination! We ARRIVED!!!
Silly, life minors happen! I am aware that our family is happy and lively! I am thankful. I love the Father of all. I know He has plans for us...purpose! Now, celebration is in order!
As an encouragement to my loved ones.... CELEBRATE THE MINORS!!! Many times we have goals we arrive at, only to keep forging ahead. CELEBRATE THE MINORS!
We arrived at the destination a bit late. WE ARRIVED!!! We did not damage our children in the process of getting there. YEAH!
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