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Thursday, 09 July 2009
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Sorry I've been gone...
I haven't blogged in awhile and I don't have much time today - I've been suffering from ennui - and trying to get my summer together before it passes me by.
I miss my Tana-berry so much! I do have new photos and will post those this weekend.
Our Ben is registered to go to college in the fall - so that's another positive step!
I'm guess I'm just feeling like I'm not doing anything to make a difference in the world RIGHT NOW! I know I wanted to take some time off from hosting - but the empty crib and unused clothes are hard to see. Eddie reminds me that raising our two is plenty - but some days that seems like I'm not doing a great job there, either.
So I guess I'm having a pity party. wah. I know I'm blessed - but I have to keep reminding myself! And living today - and planning for the future.
Monday, 08 June 2009
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Talent!
Here are Antonio and Djenica performing at the talent show in May. I love this song - and I love my kids' interpretation!
Thursday, 04 June 2009
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ALL BEN
My second son, Ben, graduated May 31. We are so very proud! He graduated with honors, made top 10% of all WA graduating seniors. And he's nice most days!
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
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A little child shall lead them.....
My two little kids are homeschooled - and we go to enrichment classes two days a week. We've met some really nice families there and become good friends. Our friends have loved on our babies, Mari and Tana. Tana made a special impact because she was healthier and more interactive at the classes.
This, however, goes beyond friendship!
We've been talking up the raising of funds for a new house for Saintana's family. We just love that little bug so much - and her family is so destitute. Having a new, clean, not falling apart when it rains, house will be so nice for them! Tana has our hearts forever, and we want the best available for her.
Two of the girls we know, M and E, have known each other FOREVER and have joint birthday parties. This year, these 3rd graders turn 9. One of their moms asked if they'd like to help Tana instead of getting birthday presents. Both girls readily agreed.
So, they gave out invitations requesting donations for Tana's house instead of gifts! NINE year olds! What great hearts these little girls have. God must just laugh out loud for joy when He looks down on them!
And, because lots of people were touched by the story of Tana, and the unselfishness of these two girls, their birthday party raised NINE HUNDERED AND NINETEEN DOLLARS for the house fund! Can we have a big AMEN!
See, we just have to be like a little child again.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
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Blessed Be HIS Name
Filling my heart today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL3NFhmxQxs
Blessed Be Your Name
Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your nameBlessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your nameEvery blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious nameBlessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your nameBlessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your nameEvery blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious nameYou give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
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