tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28006366356944742112024-03-13T19:48:25.504-07:00Hilltops and a Valley of VisionLord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights....Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up,...that the broken heart is a healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,...that the valley is the place of vision. -- Puritan prayerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-27694779761509262492018-02-22T13:37:00.001-08:002018-02-22T13:37:45.449-08:00rain, roots and remembering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been a wet end to our week, so we made a concerted effort to spend a lot of time outside at the beginning of our week. </div>
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My days are longer when the days are wet, and I find myself remembering the "why" I homeschool and the "why I need the Gospel and "why" I'm so emotionally and spiritually spent at the end of the day. </div>
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In the evenings when I pray over my children before bed, I've been praying the Words of Psalm 1, that my children would be like trees planted by streams of water, that yield fruit in season, that their leaves would not wither and that in all they do that they would prosper. I am mindful that the Evil One is looking for every opportunity to snatch away the Seeds of the Word of God that we are daily planting in the lives of our children. I pray that the Word of God would take root in their lives and that would drink deeply from the Well of Life. </div>
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These girls have been fighting A LOT lately. They need Words of Life. I NEED Words of Life. I need to keep remembering my own need for the Gospel daily, to empower me to live and love with patience, kindness and much mercy.</div>
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And I also want to remember the really sweet times too. </div>
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-42435230664830083132018-02-22T11:31:00.000-08:002018-02-22T11:31:15.548-08:00Rainy Day Smiles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-75482737947409654592017-05-18T19:41:00.002-07:002017-05-18T19:41:32.056-07:00one last hurrah (for now)The cousins got to spend a last Midwest Weekend together before our big move. As always, the time was short and sweet. It wasn't a perfect weekend. Honestly, I don't think "perfect" exists. Let's just say our family, in particular, had some teaching and training opportunities. I keep telling myself I need to be thankful for the opportunities to help my children grow into people with strong character qualities of honesty, integrity and kindness now!<br />
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But we did end well. I think that it's pretty easy to tell that these cousins enjoy and love each other immensely.<br />
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-71806889780338415222017-04-26T11:50:00.000-07:002017-04-26T11:50:00.339-07:00an april gem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband turned off the mower long enough to help get these girls to smile. I'd say we were successful in capturing a moment that I will treasure beyond these busy days. <br />
Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-56269762228288927692017-03-22T20:03:00.000-07:002017-03-22T20:03:25.842-07:00out like a lionFebruary and March were warm until the Lord sent one last cold spell through the Midwest. After packing away all of the snow gear, the girls begged and begged for another afternoon of sledding. My amazing, wonderful, gracious, and fun husband came home early from work to take his girls sledding. <br />
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My thrill seeking two-year old is always asking for an, "underdog!" And by the way, Daddy's underdogs are a lot more fun than mommy's underdogs. <br />
Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-65889634644980035172017-02-25T09:36:00.004-08:002017-02-25T09:36:44.972-08:00out of the doldrums<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband just finished three weeks in a row of travel away from home. Thankfully, he was home on the weekends and part of the last week, and my parents made it down for the last few days of this marathon race of solo parenting, for which I was also very thankful.<br />
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This season of life has been a battle for joy. I find joy in God's Word and the hope that anchors my soul. There is joy in the smiles and laughter of my children. There is joy in the knowledge that God continues to be faithful to me when I am not faithful to Him. There is joy knowing that He promises to complete His work in me. And I am thankful for friends that check in and pray for me when I'm short on patience.<br />
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But it's a battle.<br />
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This year my girls are memorizing Ephesians 6 in our Homeschool Community. I need the daily reminder to:<br />
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<i>Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the principalities of darkness. (verses11-12).</i><br />
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<i>...pray(ing) at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplicaiton for all saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. (verses 18-20)</i><br />
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<i> </i>As a mom, I often forget to pray for my kids. It's easy to leave the Gospel out when I'm angry. But it's the Gospel that I need for strength and peace. It's the Gospel that they need for forgiveness and restoration. <br />
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I'm not sure I'm completely out of the doldrums yet, but I am asking for the faith to wake up each day prepared to fight for joy and boldly proclaim the Gospel, speaking light into darkness.<br />
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-55677190292380848942017-01-27T10:59:00.001-08:002017-01-27T10:59:20.774-08:00Sisters and SnowWe actually haven't had much snow this year. But these girls only need a dusting for their adventures.<br />
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We loved having Dan and Helen here. We played lots of games, and the adults even enjoyed a night of fondue, which means we had time to enjoy delicious food and good conversation. I wish they were closer, but I am very thankful for the time that we were able to spend together.Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-85512113455530671072017-01-16T09:54:00.002-08:002017-01-16T09:54:32.942-08:00Christmas with Mimi and Papa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that the pies are in the oven, they can smile and relax a little. <br />
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Okay, maybe they can relax a lot! <br />
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Sometimes I get a glimpse of my girl and how grown up she's becoming. The above picture isn't particularly flattering for everyone else, but oh my, my Big Girl looks like she's 7 going on 17. Time, please slow down! I'm thankful that I get to keep her home and let her enjoy her childhood.</div>
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<br />silly girl....</div>
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My Baby is getting so big!</div>
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-53509428269779195132017-01-14T09:37:00.001-08:002017-01-14T09:37:08.241-08:00a photograph is a gift<br />
Sometimes I take pictures for the joy that i know it will bring to someone I love. Sometimes, I take pictures purely for the joy that I discover in gratitude in the small things.<br />
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Below are pictures that bring joy to people that I love. <br />
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Miss CJ was Grandpa's special buddy most of the time. <br />
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Here Uncle Charlie is playing Candy Land with a lot of little girls. Folks, he's a great dad and my girls are blessed to call him "Uncle". <br />
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Here is the infamous "baby boo". I didn't know about baby boos until Abigail received one for Christmas, and Hannah just had to have one too. Oh my, this girl was thrilled to find "Pablo" in her stocking on Christmas afternoon. I say Christmas afternoon because Sunday morning service at 9am doesn't leave time for opening stockings in our home! Our little apples didn't fall far from the tree and aren't morning people either! <br />
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We were so thankful to host Christmas and New Year's Celebrations with both sides of our families this year.<br />
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For me, it is a window into the past and present and makes me wonder what the future holds for these two.<br />
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Mine in particular is a complex soul. She often tells me, "I just love you, mom." And then in the next breath spins around until she's so dizzy she falls, causing a goose egg to well up under her hair. And today, she pulled her little sister around on the sled because they both enjoy the rush of speed and the cold of the snow. She is a girl of extremes - highs and lows. And oh my, the lows are painful for both of us. They often teach us both about forgiveness, patience and self-control. I pray that the Lord directs her passion for life and gives me the wisdom that I so desperately need. I'm thankful that her highs leave me with smiles and laughter. Her joy is like sunrise that lights the shadows that creep into my life. <br />
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-55985009188901857622016-11-09T13:51:00.001-08:002016-11-09T13:51:21.517-08:00My mini<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iUdhuyK1eVc/WCOaWN1915I/AAAAAAAADoQ/ncFLkoeT8MA/s640/blogger-image-1725003305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iUdhuyK1eVc/WCOaWN1915I/AAAAAAAADoQ/ncFLkoeT8MA/s640/blogger-image-1725003305.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-27792381864449317492016-11-07T14:01:00.001-08:002016-11-07T14:01:55.042-08:00my baby is getting big!On this particular afternoon, the other girls were content to play, and CJ was happy to pose for the camera. So here are some pictures of my baby.<br />
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<br />Rodneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13000901355678211104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800636635694474211.post-73863003035606953382016-11-07T13:59:00.001-08:002016-11-07T13:59:44.843-08:00Beautiful FallI am so thankful that the Lord has been giving us such a beautiful fall.<br />
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