THANK YOU!!

To my wonderful Mother-in-love,

36 years ago today, you gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. You trained him to honor and obey you, you taught him to love his wife and family. You showed him your faith, and encouraged him in all his endeavors.

I am grateful to you today for all that...thank you for the best husband any wife could ever ask for. Because of what you did, I am eternally blessed, and so are your grandchildren.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

To that lady this morning...

Dear Lady,
I am not sure who you are. You were all excited about the sales on Black Friday today. It was still dark, and I am sure that adrenaline was super high for you; I know it was for me.

I don't know what went through your mind as your car struck the man walking towards the store. Did you hear him hit your car? Did you feel his body being thrown? Were you just scared out of your mind? I wonder, because you didn't even stop to see if he was okay or not. You were seen, and your car was seen, but you didn't stop.

I wonder how you are doing right now. Are you scared that you are going to be caught, maybe run off to jail? Are you afraid that this man died and you will be somehow charged for involuntary manslaughter? Or do you not even realize yet what happened, and you thought that "bump" was just a pot hole?

I am praying for you...I can't imagine what STUFF was so important that this had to happen...but I pray that you will find peace.

And to the man that was hit this morning:

I pray that the accident was mild and that you were not seriously injured. And you and your family will find a way to forgive this woman, no matter what. The pain of holding a grudge will be far more than any you could experience in the accident. At least bones heal, right?

May both of you find the peace of God, despite the circumstances this morning...

What I am Thankful for...

I am thankful that my husband has a job, and it's a secure steady one.
I am thankful that I am able to homeschool my children and let them learn how they need to learn.
I am thankful that I have food in my belly, a safe place to lay my head, and blankets to keep my warm.
I am thankful that I have 3 wonderful children, and they are growing up to be wonderful young adults.
I am thankful that I live in a country that I am able to disagree with someone, and have freedom to have my own opinion.
I am thankful that I have many wonderful friends, who make being away from my family a little less lonely during the holidays.
I am thankful that I have a healthy body, and that my family is healthy.
I am thankful that we have access to medicine when we ARE sick.
I am thankful that I can read, write, and do arithmetic.
I am thankful that my children can read, write, and do arithmetic.
I am thankful that I can choose how to worship God.
I am thankful that I am NOT perfect, because that would be tiring.
I am thankful that HE is perfect, because HE never tires.
I am thankful that the Lord thought I was worth dying for.
I am thankful that I am saved by grace.

Worth Reading...

Donelle has a great post on being a stay at home mom and how to balance it all. Go here to read it and be encouraged!

Wright On Time...a review

Wright on Time, by Lisa M. Cottrell-Betley, is a story of a roadschooling family that is exploring Arizona. They are learning about caves, rocks, and bats. There is learning, adventure, and a bit of mystery that makes this a fun page turning book you won't want to miss!

Check out the video:



My kids and I devoured this book in one easy afternoon, and it has been read over and over again. I love the facts about the state, and how easy it was to imagine you were there.

The book retails for $12.99 and is worth every penny! I think this would be a great gift for the holidays for any child with a sense of adventure!


"This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by:Lisa Cottrell-Bentley for this review."

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FOR TODAY... November 23, 2009

Outside my window... cold, gray, cloudy

I am thinking... that winter is coming quickly

I am thankful for... my husband who doesn't mind if I take a day or two off from schooling

I am wearing... black pants, gray shirt

I am remembering... that sometimes blessings are actually curses

I am going... shopping on Wednesday night and Friday morning

I am reading... Joshua

I am hoping... that things aren't what they really appear to be

On my mind... trying to get a plan going for the day

From the learning rooms... taking a break today to just relax and get the house ready for Thanksgiving.

Noticing that... I need to continually fill my mind with things of Christ in order to overcome the things of this world

Pondering these words... "Two wrongs don't make a right, but 3 left turns do"

From the kitchen... hubby is cooking tonight!!!

Around the house... a typical Monday

One of my favorite things...sitting with a cup of coffee or tea, in calm quietness

Answered Prayers!

Answered prayers are an awesome thing!!  I know that God has been merciful and gracious to me in the past, but having this prayer answered is amazing!

I have been praying for my niece for a looooooong time now.  Before she lived with us, while she was living with us, and after she moved out.  I have been wanting to have a real relationship with her for so long,  I always figured that I "blew it" and would never have a second chance to show her that she is loved, no matter what.

But, I believe that I am getting that chance!  She is coming to my house for Thanksgiving this year!!!  I am so excited that I get to see her again that it's unreal.

Thank you, Yeshua!!!

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication and thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus
Philippians 4:6-7