It is Friday afternoon--2:13 pm to be exact. My babies are all at school (2 @ MES, 1 @ preschool). My love is on his way to Tel Aviv, Israel. The sky is overcast and the windows reflect the melancholy mood of nature. I am listening to Marie Brennan singing in her sultry, celtic style. Truly, Lord Jesus, I am so blessed. I have been 'studying', 'digging' trying to learn more about the Song of Solomon - Chapter 8, verse 6 to be exact. Melissa posted at the LPM blog on Valentines Day regarding this verse: . . . and love is as strong as death . . . the whole Song is beautiful, but so abstract and so not clear. And, then, tucked away in Chapter 8 are these words "and love is as strong as death". What is that? Faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love - death must be very, very strong. I am thinking out loud that death is not necessarily bad as we tend to view it here. Death is not understood. Death is not easily explained. Death seems like a finality for us. However, we have this beautiful statement in the word of God - which is complete truth - that Love IS AS STRONG AS DEATH. We know God IS Love. We know 'the greatest of these is Love'. We know Love never fails. We know so much about love (1st Cor. 13) and that without Love we have nothing. I am wondering, then, if Death is a reflection of Love--um, perhaps the segway to love realized? I wonder . . . if we knew the other side, if we saw the mirror brightly, death would be perhaps welcomed?
I believe in Love. I am God's beloved. I am so thankful for His grace upon me!
Godspeed Ryan. I love you.
See you soon little girlies:)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Love is as Strong as Death
http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2010/02/love-is-as-strong-as-death-valentines.html
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Twilight Saga
Okay . . . I can join the living again. Seriously & actually - i have neglected my parental duties, my familial duties (not my wifely duties thankfully) because I have been thoroughly engrossed in these novels. I am in love with Edward & Bella's love story. How beautiful. I am reminded how blessed i am with my own love story! And, i pray God guides each of my girls with a beautiful one of their own.
I have spent the past 6 days sleeping & reading--eating when necessary, conversing when i must and my nose in this story practically non-stop. Oh, i will write more when i get my own books and go back through them. I am just a complete nut for True Love. I am a sucker for movies like The Princess Bride, Phantom of the Opera, Labyrinth, seperate lives, against all odds, an officer & a gentelman--those enduring stories of true love. I am sure they are many more, my mind just keeps thinking of the one i hope to see shortly - Twilight!
Seriously, i am infatuated with this series at the moment. Hope it wears off soon, so i can concentrate on other things - ugh!
I have spent the past 6 days sleeping & reading--eating when necessary, conversing when i must and my nose in this story practically non-stop. Oh, i will write more when i get my own books and go back through them. I am just a complete nut for True Love. I am a sucker for movies like The Princess Bride, Phantom of the Opera, Labyrinth, seperate lives, against all odds, an officer & a gentelman--those enduring stories of true love. I am sure they are many more, my mind just keeps thinking of the one i hope to see shortly - Twilight!
Seriously, i am infatuated with this series at the moment. Hope it wears off soon, so i can concentrate on other things - ugh!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Oh What a Night . . .
Really, you know the song . . . "what a lady, what a night . . ." Well - actually (and basically as Emily would say) What a Day! I'm emotionally worn out and don't even have much reason to be!
Ellen's basketball season is coming to an end this Saturday. And, while that will free up 2 evenings a week for me; I will also miss it very much:( I love this sport and I wish I could go back and relive so much of it again.
The girls are doing very well and I really just want them to learn some life lessons along the way - after all, it's not really about basketball; it's about learning to get along with others - about working together - really, it's all about love & respect. I so want Ellen's class to be Awesome! Not in basketball, in life. I want to save some heartache of growing up if possible . . . i've been there and it is not much fun at times. Anyway (I want this for all my girls).
Erin helps us out alot and is a little go getter! She is good at handling the ball and the other evening after practice Ellen was telling her she needed to go easy on one of the girls and Erin just replies 'that's how i get better' in her sweet little no 'r' pronounciation! I love it! Like i tell the girls - we don't say 'sorry' in basketball and we don't apologize. we respect others and play hard!
Emily was telling Ryan last night that she thinks it was good that Ryan & I dated and are her mom & dad (or something to that effect - so very sweet!).
The girls are growing up so fast. Dear God - please give us wisdom in raising them!!! Oh, Lord, we humble ourselves before you and praise Your Holy Name! Give us guidance; direct our paths; show us the way to walk Lord. We love You so much. Help us to leave Ur of the Chaldeans and Go to where You direct(be it WEd. night, be it church, be it work, be it relationships, be it whatever). Help us to be steadfast and obedient and not to turn back. Grow our faith Lord and Bless us. Amen!
Ellen's basketball season is coming to an end this Saturday. And, while that will free up 2 evenings a week for me; I will also miss it very much:( I love this sport and I wish I could go back and relive so much of it again.
The girls are doing very well and I really just want them to learn some life lessons along the way - after all, it's not really about basketball; it's about learning to get along with others - about working together - really, it's all about love & respect. I so want Ellen's class to be Awesome! Not in basketball, in life. I want to save some heartache of growing up if possible . . . i've been there and it is not much fun at times. Anyway (I want this for all my girls).
Erin helps us out alot and is a little go getter! She is good at handling the ball and the other evening after practice Ellen was telling her she needed to go easy on one of the girls and Erin just replies 'that's how i get better' in her sweet little no 'r' pronounciation! I love it! Like i tell the girls - we don't say 'sorry' in basketball and we don't apologize. we respect others and play hard!
Emily was telling Ryan last night that she thinks it was good that Ryan & I dated and are her mom & dad (or something to that effect - so very sweet!).
The girls are growing up so fast. Dear God - please give us wisdom in raising them!!! Oh, Lord, we humble ourselves before you and praise Your Holy Name! Give us guidance; direct our paths; show us the way to walk Lord. We love You so much. Help us to leave Ur of the Chaldeans and Go to where You direct(be it WEd. night, be it church, be it work, be it relationships, be it whatever). Help us to be steadfast and obedient and not to turn back. Grow our faith Lord and Bless us. Amen!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
First Week of 2010
Have i written before how much i just love Beth Moore? Honestly--she is one of the most 'real' people i can think of - yet still a celebrity in her own right! We share the same birthday and i do not think that is at all coincidental! God knew exactly what He was doing - praise Him!!!
My girlies are in bed; Ryan's watching some college football game and i'm heading to bed soon as well. I was so sick on the 3rd of January--it was AWFUL! Honestly, i was peeing out of the wrong end and i puked--like dry-heaved puked--it was so gross. After hitting the bathroom 15 times due to stomach gurgling - i gave up couting and hoped i could sleep a little in between. Oh . . . did i say it was just awful? But, yes, i would rather have it than my girls or Ryan. Please God, let it pass by us - over & around us all!
Church was supposed to start tonight (it's wed jan 6) but we decided not to head out due to the below freezing temperatures and wind. It is so stinking cold here. Thank you God for a roof over our heads and warm inside - oh thank You, thank You!
Work is getting hugely busy as our 'tax season' has begun. This means working Saturdays for me. The 2 positive things are that 1) time flies during the day because i have a ton to do and 2) the paycheck will be nice.
Emily started pre-k today. We didn't have her go the 1st part of the year because i ddn't work on those days. Now, I will work on WEdnesdays, so she'll go on those 2 afternoons.
Um . . . figuring out Miss Ellen's birthday celebration. She has 3 more games scheduled. So, about 4 more weeks of practice. I love watching her play - she's really quick. Erin is so good also! She holds her own and does a great job!!! I hope they continure and are able to play together - how fun!
Okay - I pray i can get out of bed tomorrow and get off my heiny - as it's not getting any smaller just laying & sitting on it. So . . . off to bed i go.
Much love. Thank You God for the blessings You give us! Be with Elsie Schrag's family! Annie Toews. Jim Graber. Julie Swanson. Be with them Lord! Let them feel Isaiah 41:13--let them feel You holding their right hands! Praise You!!!
My girlies are in bed; Ryan's watching some college football game and i'm heading to bed soon as well. I was so sick on the 3rd of January--it was AWFUL! Honestly, i was peeing out of the wrong end and i puked--like dry-heaved puked--it was so gross. After hitting the bathroom 15 times due to stomach gurgling - i gave up couting and hoped i could sleep a little in between. Oh . . . did i say it was just awful? But, yes, i would rather have it than my girls or Ryan. Please God, let it pass by us - over & around us all!
Church was supposed to start tonight (it's wed jan 6) but we decided not to head out due to the below freezing temperatures and wind. It is so stinking cold here. Thank you God for a roof over our heads and warm inside - oh thank You, thank You!
Work is getting hugely busy as our 'tax season' has begun. This means working Saturdays for me. The 2 positive things are that 1) time flies during the day because i have a ton to do and 2) the paycheck will be nice.
Emily started pre-k today. We didn't have her go the 1st part of the year because i ddn't work on those days. Now, I will work on WEdnesdays, so she'll go on those 2 afternoons.
Um . . . figuring out Miss Ellen's birthday celebration. She has 3 more games scheduled. So, about 4 more weeks of practice. I love watching her play - she's really quick. Erin is so good also! She holds her own and does a great job!!! I hope they continure and are able to play together - how fun!
Okay - I pray i can get out of bed tomorrow and get off my heiny - as it's not getting any smaller just laying & sitting on it. So . . . off to bed i go.
Much love. Thank You God for the blessings You give us! Be with Elsie Schrag's family! Annie Toews. Jim Graber. Julie Swanson. Be with them Lord! Let them feel Isaiah 41:13--let them feel You holding their right hands! Praise You!!!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas
I am getting ready to head for bed pretty soon on this blessed Christmas Day! It is absolutely freezing here in Kansas and different parts of the country have had a major winter storm--namely Oklahoma. Even Texas has had snow - some parts for the first time since 1926!!! Wow!
We have been so very blessed this past year and this Christmas Season. Our girls are alive & healthy; we have a warm home; food to eat; clothes to wear; a mind to understand and a body to live--we are so very blessed. Most of all, we have a Saviour who gave himself up for us; for me. I am so very blessed.
Ellen (8), Erin (7), Emily (5) had a great Christmas. Ellen & Erin each got Nintendo DS's and Emily got an MP3 player. They were so pumped!!! It was so fun getting that for them and watching their excitement - it was awesome and I hope every parent can experience this joy. However, it wasn't long before Emily was a little forlorn that she did not get an Nintendo DS and it about did Ryan in. So, while we were getting ready for church this morning (Shari spoke and did a great job) Ryan asked what i thought about getting her one--can you say his little finger is taken?!?!?
Mom & Dad & Marlo Gehring came over for lunch and then we napped and then we went to see Nelson and then we went over to Drue & Amber's new house and enjoyed the evening with them.
God has been growing me as satan has been testing me--what have i learned most through the past couple of weeks/months/days . . . that God is 'my exceedingly great reward' (Gen 15). He is! Like the Mark Schultz song says, He is, He was, He always will be . . . You are God - You are my EXCEEDINGLY GREAT REWARD! I PRAISE YOUR NAME AND HONOR YOU. It has been a time of much growth; thus, inherent in growth is some strecthing and some growing pains . . . i have learned that God alone can rub them and make them dissipate. God alone. God. Alone. God.
Last night's Christmas Eve service was very nice. Ellen & Erin each played a duet with their Uncle Vonn on the piano - he is so very good and we are so fortunate for his willingness to do so! The girls were so proud and so excited to do that with him; after all, he is Isaac & Isabelle's daddy (and that is what really excites them!).
Ryan gave me a Nikon camera and I am so pumped to start reading about it and using it - yea!!!! I guess if you keep on asking; he will give in. Next, i'm working on an indoor dog - ha! I really am serious and just need to do some research and give some time to set & prepare the stage. We'll see . . .
Tomorrow i am looking foward to a long run on the treadmill and preparing for Russ & Lisa and girls for the evening.
Thank you Lord Jesus for Your gift; thank You for Your love; thank You for Christmas, for Emmanuel, for the Word made flesh so that ALL may be saved. You and You alone - yes, You and You alone are to be praised!
We have been so very blessed this past year and this Christmas Season. Our girls are alive & healthy; we have a warm home; food to eat; clothes to wear; a mind to understand and a body to live--we are so very blessed. Most of all, we have a Saviour who gave himself up for us; for me. I am so very blessed.
Ellen (8), Erin (7), Emily (5) had a great Christmas. Ellen & Erin each got Nintendo DS's and Emily got an MP3 player. They were so pumped!!! It was so fun getting that for them and watching their excitement - it was awesome and I hope every parent can experience this joy. However, it wasn't long before Emily was a little forlorn that she did not get an Nintendo DS and it about did Ryan in. So, while we were getting ready for church this morning (Shari spoke and did a great job) Ryan asked what i thought about getting her one--can you say his little finger is taken?!?!?
Mom & Dad & Marlo Gehring came over for lunch and then we napped and then we went to see Nelson and then we went over to Drue & Amber's new house and enjoyed the evening with them.
God has been growing me as satan has been testing me--what have i learned most through the past couple of weeks/months/days . . . that God is 'my exceedingly great reward' (Gen 15). He is! Like the Mark Schultz song says, He is, He was, He always will be . . . You are God - You are my EXCEEDINGLY GREAT REWARD! I PRAISE YOUR NAME AND HONOR YOU. It has been a time of much growth; thus, inherent in growth is some strecthing and some growing pains . . . i have learned that God alone can rub them and make them dissipate. God alone. God. Alone. God.
Last night's Christmas Eve service was very nice. Ellen & Erin each played a duet with their Uncle Vonn on the piano - he is so very good and we are so fortunate for his willingness to do so! The girls were so proud and so excited to do that with him; after all, he is Isaac & Isabelle's daddy (and that is what really excites them!).
Ryan gave me a Nikon camera and I am so pumped to start reading about it and using it - yea!!!! I guess if you keep on asking; he will give in. Next, i'm working on an indoor dog - ha! I really am serious and just need to do some research and give some time to set & prepare the stage. We'll see . . .
Tomorrow i am looking foward to a long run on the treadmill and preparing for Russ & Lisa and girls for the evening.
Thank you Lord Jesus for Your gift; thank You for Your love; thank You for Christmas, for Emmanuel, for the Word made flesh so that ALL may be saved. You and You alone - yes, You and You alone are to be praised!
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