Monday, July 17, 2006
In Other Words
"When life whacks you so hard your head flies off, sew it back on and keep going."~ Mary Pierce ~
The above quote is in reference to a lesson learned from a rag doll...
I have a teddy bear. I've had him for 38 years. He doesn't look so good anymore. He's bald and lumpy and has had major surgery several times. His foot came apart once, and his neck, and one arm fell off. Everytime something came off I fixed it because I loved that silly old thing. Thankfully,teddy bears aren't prone to worry! He doesn't sit around morose or have panic attacks thinking about what other dreadful thing might happen to him sometime in the future. He is just always there to provide a touch of memory or comfort and a smile to me whenever I need it.
Sometimes I spend too much time worrying. I worry about all kinds of things. I worry about finances, health, finances, schedule, lack of sleep, child training, homeschooling, finances...the list just goes on. I have often stopped the awful train of worry by asking myself this: "What is the worst that can happen?" And "If the worst does happen...what then?" Usually I am able to begin breathing normally again and go on. Fear has a paralyzing effect on me. It can stop me from enjoying the very best things...it takes the joy out of the day to day moments. It's just not worth it.
I'm not saying that very difficult things don't happen to us all. They do...thus the worry train starts rolling again. But...when those things do come along, God can and will supply His grace to keep going if we will just ask for it and determine in our hearts to avoid self pity.
There have been a few times when life whacked me hard enough to knock off my head but usually I only lose a lesser body part like a toe or something. I recently told my dear husband that I would rather the hard things in life take me by surprise...I don't want to sit around planning on them and waiting for them to happen.
What a waste of precious time that is!
If I do get my head knocked off I 'll just ask God for a needle and thread, or maybe I'll ask Him to do the sewing. He has a great repair shop!
One of my theme songs has become "Don't Worry , Be Happy".
Remember that great piece? A lot of wisdom in those few words...
I've got lots and lots to do today. I'll be humming while I work.
And if you see my head get knocked off, don't count me out! I'll be back after a visit to the sewing machine.
Sunydazy
• Jul. 18, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Debbie
Such words to live by! I do on occasion worry about the small things, which leads to worring about the big things, and then I have to stop and remember if I give it all to God and listen things will be as they are suppose to be. He does take care of us, just as He planned! Http://reverberate58.blogspot.com
• Jul. 18, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I loved your profile.. my hubby & I have watched the princessbride too many times to count! Amydeanne http://the160acrewoods.blogspot.com/
• Jul. 18, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Darlene
I love that God has a repair shop, I've been there a few times myself. On another note, your teddy bear sounds alot like my husband, his name wouldn't happen to be Michael would it? lol
• Jul. 18, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Darlene
I love that God has a repair shop, I've been there a few times myself. On another note, your teddy bear sounds alot like my husband, his name wouldn't happen to be Michael would it? lol
Posted by Darlene
I love that God has a repair shop, I've been there a few times myself. On another note, your teddy bear sounds alot like my husband, his name wouldn't happen to be Michael would it? lol
• Jul. 18, 2006 - In Other Words
Posted by Darlene
I love that God has a repair shop, I've been there a few times myself. On another note, your teddy bear sounds alot like my husband, his name wouldn't happen to be Michael would it? lol
• Jul. 28, 2006 - Awesome!
Posted by thecoolmom
Love the article. I have been the ragdoll with the head knocked off and God is truly a great repairman. I cracked up over your About Me. We love The Princess Bride. It one of the first DVD's I bought when we got a DVD player. Before that I had it on video. Someone is constantly quoting the movie. Just today, one of my sons misused a word and in unison 3 people said 'You keep using that word...I do not think it means what you think it means."
Posted by thecoolmom
Love the article. I have been the ragdoll with the head knocked off and God is truly a great repairman. I cracked up over your About Me. We love The Princess Bride. It one of the first DVD's I bought when we got a DVD player. Before that I had it on video. Someone is constantly quoting the movie. Just today, one of my sons misused a word and in unison 3 people said 'You keep using that word...I do not think it means what you think it means."
Aug. 12, 2006 - Humperdink!!!
Posted by lyntley
I like your style...
• Aug. 13, 2006 - Well said!
Posted by AHappyHome
"God can and will supply His grace to keep going if we will just ask for it and determine in our hearts to avoid self pity."
Posted by lyntley
I like your style...
• Aug. 13, 2006 - Well said!
Posted by AHappyHome
"God can and will supply His grace to keep going if we will just ask for it and determine in our hearts to avoid self pity."
AMEN! and Thanks for that!
Keri
Labels: In Other Words, Inspirations
Monday, July 10, 2006
I slept in
This morning was one of those strange wake up experiences.
You know...Where you wake up in a house that seems way too quiet...look over at where hubby should be and he is already gone. I hate that. This morning I tried to move and realied that I was stiff in several places...my neck and back were wedged in strange positions all night trying to hold babies. I was angled in a funny position too ...backside nearly hanging off the bed. Only my chest and feet were covered...I looked down at the bed...the babies were both asleep! I was pretty happy when I realized that I had just slept in till 7:45!
But, I decided I'd better check on the rest of the house since it was way too quiet for my comfort. The 3 year old might be up...The hubby might be having coffee without me...the 16 year old might be playing guitar and not noticing anything important around him...like the 3 year old who might be dismantling something...the 11 year old might be outside visiting with friends...the cat might be on the counter licking a butter dish...
Well, when things are happening around here I like to know about them. I do not like to be left out. After all I'm the mommy. I should be in charge, or at least have a clue. Sooo, all those panicky thoughts got my adrenaline rushing and I jumped up and walked as quickly as I could through the house in spite of being a bit wobbly.
What I found was nothing earthshattering...or maybe it was. The only person awake in this house was the 11 year old! She was sitting at the computer playing solitaire. I peeked in at the other rooms and found the others were still sound asleep. This is a rare occurence here and I wasn't sure what to do with myself after that. I decided I would make sure that hubby wasn't still home so I went to the window and squashed the side of my face against it trying to see down to where he parks his suburban...it was gone. I always have a feeling of disappointment when that happens, a kind of empty, lonely feeling. I love to share a cup of coffee with him and kiss him goodbye in the mornings. He's been my best friend for nearly 20 years now. (We met in fall of 1986. :-))
Well, that was all. Everyone was quiet because they were actually asleep except for the one staying quiet with a game of solitaire. Now I looked around and wondered what the reason was that I was up? The house was quiet...why couldn't I just enjoy it and sleep a little more? Oh well, it was too late to go back. I commandeered the computer for a little blogging and about 5 minutes later the 3 year old got up, about 5 minutes after that the doodlebug woke up. The hoiuse was beginning to sound normal. :-)
My head is still stuffy, my eyes are watery and my neck is still sore. But it's time to get busy and remember what I should be doing today. I'm still not sure...I have some vague notions...any suggestions? I know I'm supposed to meet with my dad today about some business.... and uhmmmm.... I don't know...oh wait! Today is laundry day! Ok it's coming back to me now... I once read a Garfield comic strip that showed Garfield tearing Monday off of the calendar and everything went blank! :-)That used to make me smile on Mondays when I was a girl in school. I'm not that tired...but it still makes me smile! :-)
The pleasant rythym in our day has started already. The 11 year old just walked in holding Doodlebug with a pair of sunglasses on...not on the 11 year old...on the Doodlebug! Very funny!
Have a happy day!
Sunydazy
You know...Where you wake up in a house that seems way too quiet...look over at where hubby should be and he is already gone. I hate that. This morning I tried to move and realied that I was stiff in several places...my neck and back were wedged in strange positions all night trying to hold babies. I was angled in a funny position too ...backside nearly hanging off the bed. Only my chest and feet were covered...I looked down at the bed...the babies were both asleep! I was pretty happy when I realized that I had just slept in till 7:45!
But, I decided I'd better check on the rest of the house since it was way too quiet for my comfort. The 3 year old might be up...The hubby might be having coffee without me...the 16 year old might be playing guitar and not noticing anything important around him...like the 3 year old who might be dismantling something...the 11 year old might be outside visiting with friends...the cat might be on the counter licking a butter dish...
Well, when things are happening around here I like to know about them. I do not like to be left out. After all I'm the mommy. I should be in charge, or at least have a clue. Sooo, all those panicky thoughts got my adrenaline rushing and I jumped up and walked as quickly as I could through the house in spite of being a bit wobbly.
What I found was nothing earthshattering...or maybe it was. The only person awake in this house was the 11 year old! She was sitting at the computer playing solitaire. I peeked in at the other rooms and found the others were still sound asleep. This is a rare occurence here and I wasn't sure what to do with myself after that. I decided I would make sure that hubby wasn't still home so I went to the window and squashed the side of my face against it trying to see down to where he parks his suburban...it was gone. I always have a feeling of disappointment when that happens, a kind of empty, lonely feeling. I love to share a cup of coffee with him and kiss him goodbye in the mornings. He's been my best friend for nearly 20 years now. (We met in fall of 1986. :-))
Well, that was all. Everyone was quiet because they were actually asleep except for the one staying quiet with a game of solitaire. Now I looked around and wondered what the reason was that I was up? The house was quiet...why couldn't I just enjoy it and sleep a little more? Oh well, it was too late to go back. I commandeered the computer for a little blogging and about 5 minutes later the 3 year old got up, about 5 minutes after that the doodlebug woke up. The hoiuse was beginning to sound normal. :-)
My head is still stuffy, my eyes are watery and my neck is still sore. But it's time to get busy and remember what I should be doing today. I'm still not sure...I have some vague notions...any suggestions? I know I'm supposed to meet with my dad today about some business.... and uhmmmm.... I don't know...oh wait! Today is laundry day! Ok it's coming back to me now... I once read a Garfield comic strip that showed Garfield tearing Monday off of the calendar and everything went blank! :-)That used to make me smile on Mondays when I was a girl in school. I'm not that tired...but it still makes me smile! :-)
The pleasant rythym in our day has started already. The 11 year old just walked in holding Doodlebug with a pair of sunglasses on...not on the 11 year old...on the Doodlebug! Very funny!
Have a happy day!
Sunydazy
Labels: Another Day, Family
Thursday, July 6, 2006
WFMW tip
Sherry over at One Big Family offered this tip for Works for Me Wednesday. I don't usually do these weekly tips and ideas because it might require me to think of something clever...every week! No, no that would never do...I'll just share someone else's great idea with you today. Be sure to pay Sherry a visit on her blog when you get a chance.
Here's a "Works for Me Wednesday" tip--coffee filters.Try using coffee filters, the round basket-type ones, for snack distribution; this could include anything from caramel corn to hot dogs to birthday cake. They are much cheaper than paper plates, and easier for little hands when you are handing out things such as popcorn, etc. They also keep a sub sandwich portion together instead of allowing the components to slip apart. They can also be used for keeping tacos together.
• Jul. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Wystful 1
Hi! Just here from the Blogging Chicks Blogroll and wanted to read a bit from your blog. That's one idea I would have never thought of. Thanks for sharing the tip. And....I know just what you mean about trying to be clever and come up with stuff on some of these memes. Happy Thursday.
Here's a "Works for Me Wednesday" tip--coffee filters.Try using coffee filters, the round basket-type ones, for snack distribution; this could include anything from caramel corn to hot dogs to birthday cake. They are much cheaper than paper plates, and easier for little hands when you are handing out things such as popcorn, etc. They also keep a sub sandwich portion together instead of allowing the components to slip apart. They can also be used for keeping tacos together.
• Jul. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Wystful 1
Hi! Just here from the Blogging Chicks Blogroll and wanted to read a bit from your blog. That's one idea I would have never thought of. Thanks for sharing the tip. And....I know just what you mean about trying to be clever and come up with stuff on some of these memes. Happy Thursday.
Labels: Household Helps, WFMW
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Summer Activities Ideas
Need summer ideas?
I got this info from Annette at Discipling for the Kingdom. (Thanks!)
This is a great list of ideas for summertime nature study and fun.
Check it out at this link:
http://www.backyardnature.net/101/summer.htm
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• Jul. 5, 2006 - Thanks!!
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
Thanks for the great link -- I am going to check it out!!
Blessings! ~Beckie
I got this info from Annette at Discipling for the Kingdom. (Thanks!)
This is a great list of ideas for summertime nature study and fun.
Check it out at this link:
http://www.backyardnature.net/101/summer.htm
.
• Jul. 5, 2006 - Thanks!!
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
Thanks for the great link -- I am going to check it out!!
Blessings! ~Beckie
Labels: Homeschool
Fourth of July
I hope you had a nice 4th!
We did...a quiet family day including hamburgers, hotdogs, and watermelon.
At the end of the day I took the 2 babies to bed and the older ones drove out to see the town fireworks.
Here are a few pictures:
16 year old holding Doodlebug
Little guy helps daddy grill supper.
We did...a quiet family day including hamburgers, hotdogs, and watermelon.
At the end of the day I took the 2 babies to bed and the older ones drove out to see the town fireworks.
Here are a few pictures:
16 year old holding Doodlebug
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RiverGirl 's Bandanna
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Little guy helps daddy grill supper.
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Little guy was grilling a toy lizard! mmmmm!
Labels: Holidays and Celebrations
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