This is my one & only New Year's Resolution:
'to keep my mind wide open'
I tend to have a rather questioning/doubting viewpoint of things at first sight/mention/hearing. I want to change this. I want to keep my mind wide open and discern my own opinion on a matter based on truth, not prejudice. I want to promote an attitude of grace overflowing on my family, on my neighbor. I want to keep my mind wide open, but my feet firmly rooted in God's love, in God's truth--I always want to remain in the vine! Some branches curl, some grow straight, some bunches are facing up and some down. Diversity is a beautiful thing because within diversity we have such commonality (read the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas). Let us keep our minds wide open to what is common while we learn about what makes us different. This is my New Year's Resolution for 2009. I hope I give it a fair shot:)
Friday, January 02, 2009
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mohamed Ghandi
What a great statement! If we would all choose to be a change for better in all the world at all times in all we do!
The girls went to Cradle to Crayons Holiday Palooza for the day (kind of expensive $90.00 total), but they had such a ball! They went in their PJ’s, made a pillowcase each, made a Snowman Snack to take home, played outside and just had a great time!
I went to Mac and worked on the shop Quickbooks – I feel pretty good where I’m at with things – please God, let that feeling be one of truth! Ryan is feeling better - but we all had the stomach flu now – ugh! I’m the only one that did not PUKE – yea! Ryan & I went to Newton to pick up the Lane recliner we purchased for our Christmas. The fabric we selected is great – I really love it! I hope it is very comfortable so Ryan really loves it too. Okay – all is well. We went to Grandma Nikkel’s yesterday (New Years Day) for New Years Cookies & soup. Ryan did not go, so Shari went with me instead. My grandma is so precious. She is so welcoming and loving and giving no matter who you are! How I long to treat others as she treats me. I am so very thankful for the example she has been and continues to be – to God be the Glory!
Oh, went for a run with Emily yesterday (in her stroller) and the sweet baby fell asleep. Went this morning with Doug & AJ – so fun! I wish AJ were around to run with more often – just a great visit. Wonderful Christian friends that stretch my thoughts. By the way – that is my 2009 Motto: to keep my Mind Wide Open! God, may I keep it wide open to see Your creation, Your beauty, Your loved ones (i.e. may I not bring condemnation or judgment on any, but Grace them and show/tell them a better way).
Monday, January 05, 2009
Okay. It is official. I have earned the title, and rightly so, with “Worst mom of the Year” award. My darling, sweet Erin is very emotional right now and it is largely due to me! Listen to what I didn’t do: I forgot (because school has been out for almost 2 weeks) to send something for Erin to ‘share’ with her class. Of course, all the other moms remembered. And, as a result, Erin did not earn a star and was not allowed to go Mrs. Brown’s office who happens to be the Elementary School Principal and, to a Kindergartener, this is a Very, Very B-I-G Deal! What a rotten mother I am! Oh, Erin, I need you to know that I have asked God that He please spare you from my ignorance. I asked Him that he use my mistakes and messes to grow you up even better than otherwise would have been. I love you, sweetie
Erin had a great idea and for tonight we (Daddy) lit a fire. We(all of us) had popcorn & hot chocolate and we read some stories together and we played games. Of course (as the way the day as been shaped) Ellen/Daddy won the very long game of SORRY. Erin’s eyes were brimming with tears and it was kind of a downer for her. Emily yelled SORRY every time she drew a card (not just on the SORRY cards) and had ants in her pants so I was getting frustrated. And Ellen pouted for 20 minutes prior to any of this starting because of something I can’t even remember now – oh, have our hormones started raging or what???
Ry leaves for Brazil tomorrow for the rest of the week – ugh! It too will pass and we will endure. Lord Jesus be with Ryan as he travels. Send Your angels to make straight his paths. Keep him pure in all areas of his life. And help to be a witness for You and light in this world. Thus, ‘let the words of his mouth and the thoughts of his heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, his Rock and his Redeemer’!
Much love! Much grace! Much blessings You have given me! From a humble heart and a woeful sinner . . . thank you.
'to keep my mind wide open'
I tend to have a rather questioning/doubting viewpoint of things at first sight/mention/hearing. I want to change this. I want to keep my mind wide open and discern my own opinion on a matter based on truth, not prejudice. I want to promote an attitude of grace overflowing on my family, on my neighbor. I want to keep my mind wide open, but my feet firmly rooted in God's love, in God's truth--I always want to remain in the vine! Some branches curl, some grow straight, some bunches are facing up and some down. Diversity is a beautiful thing because within diversity we have such commonality (read the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas). Let us keep our minds wide open to what is common while we learn about what makes us different. This is my New Year's Resolution for 2009. I hope I give it a fair shot:)
Friday, January 02, 2009
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mohamed Ghandi
What a great statement! If we would all choose to be a change for better in all the world at all times in all we do!
The girls went to Cradle to Crayons Holiday Palooza for the day (kind of expensive $90.00 total), but they had such a ball! They went in their PJ’s, made a pillowcase each, made a Snowman Snack to take home, played outside and just had a great time!
I went to Mac and worked on the shop Quickbooks – I feel pretty good where I’m at with things – please God, let that feeling be one of truth! Ryan is feeling better - but we all had the stomach flu now – ugh! I’m the only one that did not PUKE – yea! Ryan & I went to Newton to pick up the Lane recliner we purchased for our Christmas. The fabric we selected is great – I really love it! I hope it is very comfortable so Ryan really loves it too. Okay – all is well. We went to Grandma Nikkel’s yesterday (New Years Day) for New Years Cookies & soup. Ryan did not go, so Shari went with me instead. My grandma is so precious. She is so welcoming and loving and giving no matter who you are! How I long to treat others as she treats me. I am so very thankful for the example she has been and continues to be – to God be the Glory!
Oh, went for a run with Emily yesterday (in her stroller) and the sweet baby fell asleep. Went this morning with Doug & AJ – so fun! I wish AJ were around to run with more often – just a great visit. Wonderful Christian friends that stretch my thoughts. By the way – that is my 2009 Motto: to keep my Mind Wide Open! God, may I keep it wide open to see Your creation, Your beauty, Your loved ones (i.e. may I not bring condemnation or judgment on any, but Grace them and show/tell them a better way).
Monday, January 05, 2009
Okay. It is official. I have earned the title, and rightly so, with “Worst mom of the Year” award. My darling, sweet Erin is very emotional right now and it is largely due to me! Listen to what I didn’t do: I forgot (because school has been out for almost 2 weeks) to send something for Erin to ‘share’ with her class. Of course, all the other moms remembered. And, as a result, Erin did not earn a star and was not allowed to go Mrs. Brown’s office who happens to be the Elementary School Principal and, to a Kindergartener, this is a Very, Very B-I-G Deal! What a rotten mother I am! Oh, Erin, I need you to know that I have asked God that He please spare you from my ignorance. I asked Him that he use my mistakes and messes to grow you up even better than otherwise would have been. I love you, sweetie
Erin had a great idea and for tonight we (Daddy) lit a fire. We(all of us) had popcorn & hot chocolate and we read some stories together and we played games. Of course (as the way the day as been shaped) Ellen/Daddy won the very long game of SORRY. Erin’s eyes were brimming with tears and it was kind of a downer for her. Emily yelled SORRY every time she drew a card (not just on the SORRY cards) and had ants in her pants so I was getting frustrated. And Ellen pouted for 20 minutes prior to any of this starting because of something I can’t even remember now – oh, have our hormones started raging or what???
Ry leaves for Brazil tomorrow for the rest of the week – ugh! It too will pass and we will endure. Lord Jesus be with Ryan as he travels. Send Your angels to make straight his paths. Keep him pure in all areas of his life. And help to be a witness for You and light in this world. Thus, ‘let the words of his mouth and the thoughts of his heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, his Rock and his Redeemer’!
Much love! Much grace! Much blessings You have given me! From a humble heart and a woeful sinner . . . thank you.
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