Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Holding our children's hearts...
"No one else named “Mom” lives in our homes and holds our children’s hearts and lives like we do. Let’s not miss our greatest ministry!" I received this out of a great e-mail from a friend (thanks Kim) that just smacked me up side the head and these two sentences were the last ones on that e-mail. As I read that I looked and saw how many opportunities I miss because I want myhouse clean, or I want homeschooling done, or I want my kids to act just right, or sometimes even my husband, but how many times have I missed their hearts? I know that is one of the biggest reasons why we homeschool is for our childrens hearts. Isn't it amazing how God can put a simple sentence on our heart that makes us search so much deeper for Him and for Him for our family?!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Annika is 7!!!
Can you believe it?! My baby girl is 7. Yes she is still has tiny as ever, wearing only size 5 clothes, but she is amazing. Some of the many accomplishments she has had this year: Horseback riding (thank you Chelsey for making that dream a reality!), sewing - yes with a real sewing machine, she has made a double sided apron and a Christmas stocking with a pocket for her stuffed baby monkey, reading and writing like a whiz, and drawing everything she can. We were blessed to have some dear friends come over and be a part of her special day. Hope you enjoy seeing the pics. Have a great week!!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Amazing Classes!!!
This last weekend I had the honor of going to not just one but 2 amazing classes. It is very rare that you find people who are at an expert level who can explain what they do and how they do it to a novice like myself. But God has been putting people in front of me who do just that.
At 8am I went to the Fair Oaks Horticultural Society. The Master Gardners there were doing classes on all different winter stuff. The one I wanted to learn about was gardening in the winter. The MG was so awesome. She gave me a pamphlet of when to plant what, and invited me to come back next month, to open garden day, and ask any questions I had. After that class I rushed to the library grabbed some books and headed to a cooking class that I received a complimentery pass too. God worked ahead on that one as well. I really wanted to go this class but couldn't bear myself to spend $35 for it. Low and behold we got a package from our chiropractor and his office and there was the certificate in it :) Dr. Ken and Rachel, who taught the class, have such a passion for serving God through teaching others. They had so many great tips recipes. We got to try everything!!! I brought home some recipes and today we are going to make the muffins. I'm going to do Rachels tip and make a double batch and freeze some for quick healthy breakfasts. It was so much fun.
On another positive note: Mike got his grade back from his first Chemistry test. He not only got an A+ but got the extra credit for 4 extra points. I'm so proud of all his hard work.
Not only is Mike going to school but he is joining us for co-op this year. The kids are so excited! Mikey is taking "Exploring the Human Body" and "Games, Sports, & Songs", Annika is taking "Cup Stacking" (which if you don't know what that is go to www.youtube.com and type in cup stacking, you will be totally amazed) and "Draw Write Now", Joshua is in a "stories and craft" time and also has a snack and game time, and Mace will be in the nursery. Mike is going to be doing worship for the entire group. Please keep him in your prayers as I know he truly wants to glorify God and bring kids into a great worship experience.
Well that about concludes last week, lol. Hope all of you are having amazing weeks as well!!!
At 8am I went to the Fair Oaks Horticultural Society. The Master Gardners there were doing classes on all different winter stuff. The one I wanted to learn about was gardening in the winter. The MG was so awesome. She gave me a pamphlet of when to plant what, and invited me to come back next month, to open garden day, and ask any questions I had. After that class I rushed to the library grabbed some books and headed to a cooking class that I received a complimentery pass too. God worked ahead on that one as well. I really wanted to go this class but couldn't bear myself to spend $35 for it. Low and behold we got a package from our chiropractor and his office and there was the certificate in it :) Dr. Ken and Rachel, who taught the class, have such a passion for serving God through teaching others. They had so many great tips recipes. We got to try everything!!! I brought home some recipes and today we are going to make the muffins. I'm going to do Rachels tip and make a double batch and freeze some for quick healthy breakfasts. It was so much fun.
On another positive note: Mike got his grade back from his first Chemistry test. He not only got an A+ but got the extra credit for 4 extra points. I'm so proud of all his hard work.
Not only is Mike going to school but he is joining us for co-op this year. The kids are so excited! Mikey is taking "Exploring the Human Body" and "Games, Sports, & Songs", Annika is taking "Cup Stacking" (which if you don't know what that is go to www.youtube.com and type in cup stacking, you will be totally amazed) and "Draw Write Now", Joshua is in a "stories and craft" time and also has a snack and game time, and Mace will be in the nursery. Mike is going to be doing worship for the entire group. Please keep him in your prayers as I know he truly wants to glorify God and bring kids into a great worship experience.
Well that about concludes last week, lol. Hope all of you are having amazing weeks as well!!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Still crazy but slowing down
It is amazing to look back and see how God has been working. Mike was able to get into every class he needed to. So my hubby is now taking Microbiology, nutrition, chemistry, and is taking class at the University of Phoenix. He is now in school 7 days a week, but all different times of the day. It does make for a hectic schedule, but we are learning to work around him.
I just received the grades for my first 2 weeks of school and praise God I'm doing good. It is truly by the grace of God that we are even making it through this. Only 2 years and 50 weeks to go, lol!
I just received the grades for my first 2 weeks of school and praise God I'm doing good. It is truly by the grace of God that we are even making it through this. Only 2 years and 50 weeks to go, lol!
Monday, August 25, 2008
New College Students
Well today I started my first two classes at The University of Phoenix. I had to post a bio, which was actually hard to do, but I did realize how much of my time truly is spent with homeschooling, potty training, bottles, cleaning, and just running after kidds :) . I also started my reading assignments, printed out my two syllabuses and calendars. I really am liking this whole going to school online thing, can't beat turning in homework at 11pm, lol.
Mike started school as well and God has been opening up insane doors left and right. Now there is only one door left, a psych class. When God opens that door (whether it be tomorrow or next semester) that will be all the prerequisites that he needs to start nursing school this next fall, which would be huge! A lot of people need their prerequisites for nursing also and these classes are really hard to get into, that's why I know it is God.
I was reading a bio on the makers of the movie "Facing the Giants" (which if you haven't rented it, go immediately to your nearest video rental store and grab it!) and they were talking about how people have written them and said "those miracles in the movie don't happen" as to which one of the brothers replied "all the miracles are real, if you can completely explain something then it's probably not a miracle, but many things happen that should have never been possible!" That's how I'm looking at the journey we are going on right now, simply put it's MIRACULOUS!
Thank-you to all of you have been praying for us, please, please, please, keep it up. We know God is leading us and can't wait to see what He does next! I pray next I'll be able to write that Mike got that last class he needed :)
Have an amazing week everyone and keep your eyes out for the miracles!
Mike started school as well and God has been opening up insane doors left and right. Now there is only one door left, a psych class. When God opens that door (whether it be tomorrow or next semester) that will be all the prerequisites that he needs to start nursing school this next fall, which would be huge! A lot of people need their prerequisites for nursing also and these classes are really hard to get into, that's why I know it is God.
I was reading a bio on the makers of the movie "Facing the Giants" (which if you haven't rented it, go immediately to your nearest video rental store and grab it!) and they were talking about how people have written them and said "those miracles in the movie don't happen" as to which one of the brothers replied "all the miracles are real, if you can completely explain something then it's probably not a miracle, but many things happen that should have never been possible!" That's how I'm looking at the journey we are going on right now, simply put it's MIRACULOUS!
Thank-you to all of you have been praying for us, please, please, please, keep it up. We know God is leading us and can't wait to see what He does next! I pray next I'll be able to write that Mike got that last class he needed :)
Have an amazing week everyone and keep your eyes out for the miracles!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
lots of stuff going on...
Well it has been an insane month. First off we have found an amazing church that we love. It's called East Valley off of Hazel Avenue near our house. They, so far, have everything that we've been praying about. The pastor has been doing great sermons about the armour of God that have truly hit home.
We've have been trying to figure out where God is leading us and Mike has been feeling a calling to go back to school. We've praying about it for a bit, since some doors needed to close and others needed to open. And God did just that. Not only did He open the doors for Mike to go back to school but also for me to go to school also. So we will both be college students as of August 25th. I will be doing all my schooling online though (a huge door opening right there) while Mike will only have to go on campus 1 day a week for 4 hours (another huge door opened).
With all the talk of schooling out we also prayed about our housing situation. And felt that we should humbly move into Mikes parents house. This actually had a lot of positives but one huge negative our pride, lol. We now will have Brandon 24/7 and he will only be a few blocks from school. Mikes parents will be living primarily in San Francisco as his mom will work full time there and only 2 days a month (if all goes as planned). Plus God has already provided a potential renter for our home. That's been a really hard one for me to let go of. But God has been more than faithful!!!
We also are taking a class through our chiropractors office called Body By God. It has been amazing and so much fun. And a couple of my girlfriends and I are going to one of their "healthy" cooking classes soon :)
I know its been awhile since I've posted anything and there is so much more than these few paragraphs that have been happening, but know that God is working and we are doing our best to follow the direction that He leads. There are still huge mountains but we are following faithfully knowing that those mountains will be moved!!! Thank-you so much to so many of you who have continued to keep us in your prayers, they have been and continue to be answered and we are forever grateful for friends who love us enough that they lift us up when sometimes we just don't have the strength. I pray all of you are truly able to wear and feel the "boots of peace" surrounding you and your families. Have an amazing week and know that we are lifting you up in prayer and love as well.
We've have been trying to figure out where God is leading us and Mike has been feeling a calling to go back to school. We've praying about it for a bit, since some doors needed to close and others needed to open. And God did just that. Not only did He open the doors for Mike to go back to school but also for me to go to school also. So we will both be college students as of August 25th. I will be doing all my schooling online though (a huge door opening right there) while Mike will only have to go on campus 1 day a week for 4 hours (another huge door opened).
With all the talk of schooling out we also prayed about our housing situation. And felt that we should humbly move into Mikes parents house. This actually had a lot of positives but one huge negative our pride, lol. We now will have Brandon 24/7 and he will only be a few blocks from school. Mikes parents will be living primarily in San Francisco as his mom will work full time there and only 2 days a month (if all goes as planned). Plus God has already provided a potential renter for our home. That's been a really hard one for me to let go of. But God has been more than faithful!!!
We also are taking a class through our chiropractors office called Body By God. It has been amazing and so much fun. And a couple of my girlfriends and I are going to one of their "healthy" cooking classes soon :)
I know its been awhile since I've posted anything and there is so much more than these few paragraphs that have been happening, but know that God is working and we are doing our best to follow the direction that He leads. There are still huge mountains but we are following faithfully knowing that those mountains will be moved!!! Thank-you so much to so many of you who have continued to keep us in your prayers, they have been and continue to be answered and we are forever grateful for friends who love us enough that they lift us up when sometimes we just don't have the strength. I pray all of you are truly able to wear and feel the "boots of peace" surrounding you and your families. Have an amazing week and know that we are lifting you up in prayer and love as well.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
God is good
Have you ever noticed how God seems to give you exactly what you need, just not exactly what you thought you needed, lol. I am starting to love gardening and am seeing how it truly does take me back to the basics and remind me of Gods undying love. All of our plants started at about an inch tall, not to much to talk about, lol. And even though this is my first year gardening and I have no idea what I'm doing (thank God for friends and google, lol) these plants are not just growing but flourishing. It's amazing how even though we planted them and sometimes we forget to water them our veggies seem to know that if they just hold on one more day they can grow even bigger. I am realizing how much I need to apply that to my own life. I've been so worried about getting things perfect or not doing them at all that I seem to forget that God doesn't forget to water or fertalize, yes garbage happens, but he is always faithful. He has been constantly reminding me to be "strong and courageous". How can you be strong and courageous when somedays you want to stay in your nice comfy bed and just lie there? I looked up the word courage and this is what it said "to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism". I hate to admit it but that criticism whether real or things we think are being said or thought are tough to get past. But it doesn't say to be courageous because there is nothing to be afraid of it says inspite of it we are to stand up. So go for it, when you feel like falling down, go to your knees instead, when you feel like crying cry tears of joy because you are loved, when you feel like you can't take one more step Know that He is with you!
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