Being A Mom

I was just looking at the news section of Yahoo and say a cute little food item that was made by a mother to use for her children to dunk in soup. That brought back a lot of memories of when my children were small.

Each child was asked to bring in a snack from time to time and not being a traditional person I would find all kinds of things that were different to send in. Two things I remember most is chocolate popcorn and  frog sandwiches. I am not sure now what I put inside of the sandwich but I do remember using a frog cookie cutter to make the shape of the sandwich. My oldest is 42, next child is 40, and youngest is 36 so this was many years ago when this took place. But we had a lot of fun together.

I am so glad that the Lord allowed me to have our three children. And as they were growing up we did all kinds of things so most of the neighborhood kids were at our house so I knew where my kids were. Playing in the mud because we didn't have sand, painting, making things. I could go on but I won't.

I love my children and when we are able to get together now it is always great fun to see how their lives are going and what they are up to.

Crew Ship Still In Water

Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship

This is the title found on the article about the cruise ship that was capsized two weeks ago. Seventeen people are still missing and recovery operations have been stopped due to rough seas. Also the removable of the 500,000 gallons of fluid is not going to happen at this time because of the rough seas. When it is time comes  to remove the fuel it is going to take 28 days and 15 tanks to do it. 

When this accident happened all I could think about is the sinking of the Titanic. It almost had the same feel to it. The people didn't pay attention to warnings or didn't know what was going on. The crew didn't know about rescue procedures and so some lives were lost. The only difference was how the captain responded. And there were more lives saved this time than when the Titanic went down.

Father, I pray for those who were injured and I pray for the families who don't know where their family members are. It is a hard time for these people and we know that You can be there with them and show them You are there. I thank you for answering this prayer.

From The Mouths Of Small Children

When I did my story time at work on Friday I had four two-year-olds in my class. They were very good and we got to read a story, play a game, do a counting poem and a craft.

One little boy got to the story time early and then after he and his mother stayed for another hour or so and this little boy was so very good. But for some reason when the mother took him over to the adult side so she could get a book for herself this little boy changed completely.

He started screeming. He was running around the tables and crying. In his limited spoken words I could hear him say, " I don't want to be bad. I don't want to go home go to bed in trouble." I really felt bad for the mother as she was trying to calm him down. But this little one knew that he was in trouble.

We get all kinds of things happen in the library. And I do enjoy working int he children's department.

Having Great Friends

It is very important to have friends in your life that will be with you no matter what. I am very happy to say that I have a few great friends like that. It is special to me that they care about me as I care about them. They are there for me in prayer and advise.

My very best friend is Jesus. And He cares for me all the time. He knows when I need things before I know I need them. And he provides what I need. Now there are a lot of things that I want. But I don't always get those things which is good.

So talk to a friend today.

Put On The Whole Armor Of God

I have been reading other people's blogs, devotions, books, and commends and have been greatly blessed. I am beginning to put into practice what I am learning and growing closer to the Lord.

The closer I am drawn to Him the more the enemy strikes out and throw his darts at me. I have a few area that I am weak in and sure enough last evening I had a great struggle with the enemy. I am just so glad that I had my armor on. My shield I placed in front of me and those darts were bouncing off. The verses that I have memorized came back to mind so could keep repeating them. The enemy stopped. But I know he will be back.

I am ready but also need of prayer to keep on being ready. And that is my prayer for you who read this blog. That you too will be wearing your armor.

I Did It Again!

I am liking this idea of chosing a word for the year and putting it into practice more and more.

My yesterday's focus was to clear off my work table so when I was through with my writing I could work on my art work. It was getting late in afternoon and it was almost time for me to start supper. I had not yet clean off my work area. I knew if I didn't do it right then it would not get done. So I picked up the first object and put it where I wanted it to go. And you know what? It only took about twenty minutes to get everything in a place and a place for everything. A great accomplishment for me. I was so excited. And I also worked on my story that I am writing for children.

Thank You Father for Your help. Without I would not have the energy to do these things.

I Did It!

As I stated in one of my post that the word for this year for me "focus." Yesterday I was focusing on clearing off my desk so that when my husband is using the computer I could be at my desk writing or researching the material I have printed out.

I did it! Now I have to clear off my work table so that when I get done with my writing I can do my crafting also.

I am so glad for Christian writers who write what is on their hearts so that we can learn how to do things that are required of us to do. Sometimes we want to do things but just don't no how. So God gives that talent to someone else who shares and we learn.