Today I am grateful for 2 very important things in life:
1. Crockpots - does anyone have any good recipes?
2. Target - they have everything! yesterday i bought a movie (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun for only $4.75!), the new Taylor Swift CD, a Campbells soup at hand (tomato) and sponges (I had a coupon).
Both essential things in the life of a wife.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mucho Gracias
I once wrote a very compelling song about this thing I'm thankful for. It's the most delightful, scrumptious, unhealthy, delicious, mouth-watering treat.
Yes.
It's.
A.
Hot.
Bowl.
Only $2.99!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Gratitude, pt. 2
I was thinking about what I was grateful for and I thought of Reese Sticks. And then I remembered that I already said that. But they are really good.
Seriously, I am grateful for prayer. This is one of those weeks full of busyness and running around and that holds a lot of temptation for me to sin. I mean, a lot. But I've been trying to spend time in the morning praying for God's strength and His help, and I've been experiencing so much grace. (Please keep it coming God.)
I am especially grateful for this person who prays for me a lot...
the Election
I can tend to fear and anxiety when I think about the ramifications of this election. We don't know what the President Elect will do but we know this without any doubt:
"But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in your hand." Psalm 31:14-15
Isn't it good to remember that God is still active and in control, keeping us in His hand and protecting His church? He has done it and will do it. May that be the cry of our hearts more than ever.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Gratitude, pt. 1
Angela (who I heart) has inspired Gratitude month. Here are my 5 things that I'm thankful for:
1. Rick who married me and promised to never leave me even though I am grumpy sometimes.
2. Reese Sticks and my mom who first introduced me to them.
3. Warm beds on cold nights.
4. Recipe books and blogs that teach me how to be a better cook.
5. Pastors like Jared who preach the truth and watch over our souls.
1. Rick who married me and promised to never leave me even though I am grumpy sometimes.
2. Reese Sticks and my mom who first introduced me to them.
3. Warm beds on cold nights.
4. Recipe books and blogs that teach me how to be a better cook.
5. Pastors like Jared who preach the truth and watch over our souls.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Do you have a favorite song?
Reenie asked me if I have a favorite song of all time. Not like a favorite song in a category but a favorite song of eternity. I really do not know if I do. How do you decide if you have one? And how do you know what it is?
But I did ask Rick what song he would consider "our song." He had some interesting picks, but here's what we were saying:
1. Take Me The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson - this was the song I listened to while falling in love with Rick. And then we danced to it at our wedding. Not for our first dance though. But the line "sew on patches to all you tear" was meant for us.
2. Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliet - a Rick pick. I think he likes it because he can sing the boy part and I can sing the girl part.
3. I'm Yours by Jason Mraz - this song immediately puts me in a Jeep in Hawaii, driving around with my husband and smiling because I can't believe we're married. So wonderful.
What about you? Do you have a song (or songs) that is special to you? Please share.
But I did ask Rick what song he would consider "our song." He had some interesting picks, but here's what we were saying:
1. Take Me The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson - this was the song I listened to while falling in love with Rick. And then we danced to it at our wedding. Not for our first dance though. But the line "sew on patches to all you tear" was meant for us.
2. Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calliet - a Rick pick. I think he likes it because he can sing the boy part and I can sing the girl part.
3. I'm Yours by Jason Mraz - this song immediately puts me in a Jeep in Hawaii, driving around with my husband and smiling because I can't believe we're married. So wonderful.
What about you? Do you have a song (or songs) that is special to you? Please share.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
My blog is boring
But my life is not.
Sorry that I haven't put much on here, but it is due to two reasons:
1. We do not have the internet at home. I know, a tragedy.
2. I have been trying to find time to get my pictures off of my new camera so that my post will be more exciting. But then the question remains - how do I put the pictures on the computer onto my blog without the internet? It is a vicious circle.
So a boring (no pictures) update:
1. We went on vacation. Rick played countless games of euchre and tennis. I read and watched Tabatha's Salon Takeover with Meg and Corey.
2. UMatt and Jodie got married! And then Sharpie and Mike got married! We are so happy for them both. I have some really good pictures from those two...just wait and see.
3. We started leading the teen Alpha group. They are some pretty cool teens but they have a lot of questions about the end of the world. I'm looking forward to the retreat when I can get them hyped up on sugar. Then things will get interesting.
4. We've done lots of other fun things - watched the Mell kids and built gigantic lego towers, ate Mexican ice cream with Alex & Michelle, saw gigantic pumpkins, hung out with lots of friends.
5. Coming up - plan Unhearts week on facebook, go to the college age retreat, have a 1-year "courtship" anniversary.
I made Rick a contributor so I know he will have lots of interesting things to say. He is my BFFL (pronouned biffle).
Sorry that I haven't put much on here, but it is due to two reasons:
1. We do not have the internet at home. I know, a tragedy.
2. I have been trying to find time to get my pictures off of my new camera so that my post will be more exciting. But then the question remains - how do I put the pictures on the computer onto my blog without the internet? It is a vicious circle.
So a boring (no pictures) update:
1. We went on vacation. Rick played countless games of euchre and tennis. I read and watched Tabatha's Salon Takeover with Meg and Corey.
2. UMatt and Jodie got married! And then Sharpie and Mike got married! We are so happy for them both. I have some really good pictures from those two...just wait and see.
3. We started leading the teen Alpha group. They are some pretty cool teens but they have a lot of questions about the end of the world. I'm looking forward to the retreat when I can get them hyped up on sugar. Then things will get interesting.
4. We've done lots of other fun things - watched the Mell kids and built gigantic lego towers, ate Mexican ice cream with Alex & Michelle, saw gigantic pumpkins, hung out with lots of friends.
5. Coming up - plan Unhearts week on facebook, go to the college age retreat, have a 1-year "courtship" anniversary.
I made Rick a contributor so I know he will have lots of interesting things to say. He is my BFFL (pronouned biffle).
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