I Love My Boys

I just had to share with everyone how much I love my boys! They are such a blessing from God! I never imagined how much they would inspire me, love me, crack me up, make me think, stump me, and sometimes drive me completely crazy.

My dad told me right before I had Ethan that having children gives you the highest high and the lowest lows. I had no idea what that meant before!!

Aren't they life's most precious gift! I am in awe of my love for them! There are so many times during the day that I can relate to God in such a deeper way because of my children. I catch myself on a daily basis instructing my children in a way that can directly relate back to my relationship with God. Words, attitudes, commitments, discipline, all of it can refocus my heart back to Christ.

I pray everyday for their well-being, heart, wives, walk, safety, education, relationships, health and most importantly their commitment to Christ and their desire to serve only Him!

I use this article when I feel like I don't know what to pray for or about when it comes to my boys! They are my main ministry right now and their salvation and commitment to the kingdom
is what I am called to teach them.

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."
(2 Timothy 3:14-15)

Pray for our Country

I have to share my heart with you. So bare with me....

This election more than anyone else has weighed so heavy on mind. I am not sure if that is because I am at the age where I understand better than ever the ramifications of our actions when choosing leadership to not only our country but my family and friends or that for the first time I can really see our freedoms and rights being challenged. I make no bones about the fact that Obama scares me to death. Regardless of the fact that he has no real experience to speak of, he holds firm to beliefs and morals that are diabolically opposed to mine. He challenges my religious freedoms as well as trivializes human life, the right to defend my home, the sanctity of marriage and my ability to care for myself and my family without government intervention. I have watched and listened to the media so much lately that I am truly exhausted!! This election has completely worn me out. I don't think I even want to watch TV anymore because of all of the campaign commercials and liberal spin.

All of that to say, I think we as a country are at a fork in the road. In a little less than a month our country will either vote for a man that somewhat stands for God and country or a man that could lead us down a path of destruction. I have been praying for our leaders and my children more in the past few months than ever before. I think it is so important as Christians that we understand who we are voting for and against. We need to stand firm in our values and morals. We need to choose leaders that will at least allow us to freely voice our beliefs without persecution. I believe that God chooses our leaders and puts them into power.

"Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for
ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth
the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up
kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them
that know understanding:"
Daniel 2:20-21, KJV

I take some comfort in that verse but still feel very unnerved by what may come. I want to feel safe in my country. I want to be able to worship God openly and freely. I want to be able to choose to stay home and homeschool my children. I want to be able to live in a country that believes that we are "One Nation Under God".

This was sent to me in an email and I think it is worth your time.

Another 'vote' taken by NOW on PBS expecting that their 80% liberal viewers will dominate. Let's prove that wrong. Send to every non-liberal you know. Let's get some balance into the voting group.

This is the easiest vote you will ever make. It takes literally two seconds. Let's turn this around!!! PBS has a short video on Sarah Palin on their website. Also included is a poll that asks: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be VP? I logged on yesterday and 37% percent had voted YES, 62% NO. A day later the vote is 48% Yes and 51% No. What a difference a day makes. Let's keep it turning around..... You don't have to give your name or email address in order to vote. It's very simple.

Here's the link: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html

Book Recommendation

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One of the books that I have so enjoyed reading with the boys this year is "Window of the World; When We Pray God Works" by Daphne Spraggett. I can not tell you how much this book has meant to us. We have been reading about a new country or people group every day. Each day we read about the history, culture, religion and physical needs of each of these peoples. We learn how to pray for these people and how the missionaries in these regions are reaching out to them and teaching them about Jesus Christ. The boys and I come together read and pray for those who are not anywhere near as blessed as we are either financially, physically and especially spiritually. I don't think our homeschooling journey could focus on anything more important! I highly suggest this read with your kids!! My boys are learning to think and pray outside of themselves. They are learning to petition to our Gracious Heavenly Father on behalf of others. I pray that we are also teaching them a passion for missions and sharing the gospel with those they come in contact with! Praise God!

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech
the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Luke 2:10

I know, I know..... I finally got around to blogging!!

Have you ever just NOT been in the mood to blog? I know some of you can't fathom the idea but that is just the way I have been feeling lately. I guess you could say that when there is an expectation of me that overwhelms me, I kinda rebel. I know that comes as a shock to most of you (snicker) but its true. I absolutely don't like being told what to do, even if its me doing the telling!! I think most of the time its amazing that I am a believer. Rules have always been something that make me feel confined and limited. That is, if they don't make sense or make me feel safe.

Why am I saying all this? I really have no idea except that I thought I needed to kinda explain why I have not blogged lately. If you remind me that I need too, that only makes me not want to do it even more. I know, I know, childish but I guess you have a small glimpse of my humanity.

So with all of that said, short and sweet, here are some pics of the family that need to be shared
with all of you!! We had several fun and worth while activities in the month of September. Most importantly we raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and participated in the annual Walk for A Cure with our dearest friends, the Neal's. Check out their blog for all of the fun details!

Now on with the show....

Of course its a slide show... that is my favorite medium

I saw this on Laura C's blog and since my camera has not been charged in a few days to post update pics, I thought I would share.....

I promise to update soon!!


1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:00

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Prince Caspian at the dollar theatre

4. What is your favorite TV show? We haven't really been watching TV shows but we try to catch Hannity and Colmes. I know... we are political geeks!!

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? coffee

6. What is your middle name? Lynn

7. What food do you dislike? not much!! I like to eat!

8. What is on your ipod at the moment? Don't own an ipod.

9. What kind of car do you drive? Chevy Trailblazer

10. Favorite sandwich? PB&J

11. What characteristic do you despise? Jealousy

12.Favorite item of clothing? Anything that fits well! Laura C wrote this and I totally agree!!

13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Israel or Egypt

14. Favorite brand of clothing? No favorites.

15. Where would you retire? Retire from what???

16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? We don't usually make a big deal about b-days.

17. Favorite sport to watch? I don't like sports.

18. Farthermost places you are sending this? Not actually sending this anywhere.

19. Person you expect to send it back first? Don't know.

20. When is your birthday? May 9

22. What is your shoe size? 5 1/2

23. Pets? 2 hamsters!!

24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? Put a contract on a new house and it was accepted Tuesday!! We hopefully close in mid-October!!!

25. What did you want to be when you were little? A wife & mom.

26. How are you today? Better than I have been in the last few weeks!!

27. What is your favorite candy? Nerds

28. What is your favorite flower? Orchids

29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Sept-Dec. I love all of Fall time

30. What is your full name? Not on a blog

31. What are you listening to right now? Magic School Bus Goes Inside the Earth

32. What was the last thing you ate? Bacon and Egg Sandwich

33. Do you wish on stars? not usually

34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink

35. How is the weather right now? Cool and wonderful

36. Favorite Restaurants? Los Pinos and Country Tavern

37. Favorite soft drink: Coke

39. Real hair color? I can't remember :) ( I am in with Laura C on this one!!) I think dark blond/

40. What was your favorite toy as a child? My kick ball

41. Summer or winter? Winter. I sitting by the fireplace bundled in blankets!

42. Hugs or kisses? Hugs.

43. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla.

44. Coffee or tea? Coffee and tea or anything that has caffeine

45. Do you want your friends to email you back? I expect someone to blog it!

46. When was the last time you cried? On Monday. I had a friend really disappoint me and hurt my feelings!!

47. What is under your bed? Clothes

48. What did you do last night? Ate dinner at my mom and dad's and made origami animalswith my boys!

49. What are you afraid of? Dark and quiet

50. Salty or sweet? bitter or hot? Salty and hot

51. How many keys on your key ring? which key ring?

52. How many years at your current job? Wife- 14 years - Mother - 9 years

53. Favorite day of the week? Friday

54. How many towns have you lived? 3

55. Do you make friends easily? I think so!