tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10379161771634408182024-02-18T23:31:58.698-05:00Marian's Musings From HomeSimple Thoughts from a Wife & MomMarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-80509249125195982432014-01-12T17:27:00.001-05:002014-01-12T17:27:20.892-05:00In a blinkSo it looks like I inadvertently took the month of December off from blogging. So I enter back to the blogging world with my daughter's 6th birthday! Six years old...I can hardly believe it. It really does seem like they grow in a blink of an eye. I wasn't there at her birth - I didn't even know she was born - but God knew. And as much as I miss those precious newborn months with her, I know God's timing is perfect.<br />
She is growing in a beautiful young lady and words on a blog couldn't express my love for her sweet little face and her sweet heart. So today we celebrate Tess and her 6 years!<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-83468415134744619662013-11-30T15:51:00.001-05:002013-11-30T17:05:47.668-05:00Challenge Complete! Days 28 - 30 Well here we are on the last day of November and I have completed my self-imposed 30 day Thankful challenge. Although not executed to perfection it was completed and that was my goal. To stop and think about 30 things, big and small that I am truly grateful for. They have ranged from candles to sweet friendship and back to smaller less "significant" things such a glue sticks. But that was my point, life if full of things that should make us pause, if only for the time it takes to write a blog post, and say "thank you Father!"<br />
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So we are down to the last 3 days. My previous post was my thankfulness for all things family, so continuing with that theme let me finish well. <br />
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<b>Day 28 - My Groom</b><br />
This December we will have been married 19 years. When I think back over those years I think I could use one word to describe our relationship. Steadfast - <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I know it's not a very romantic or sappy word to describe our marriage but it fits us. And because this is a post about Brent I think it also fits him well. Today, more than ever, I appreciate and admire this quality in my husband. Through many days, good and bad, Brent has been constant and loyal. He fights the fight of faith with an unswerving allegiance to Father...even when he doesn't not understand his path at times. He is </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">fiercely loyal to me and his children. He would defend, protect and provide for us even if it means he goes without or it puts him in a tough situation - without hesitation. He is strong and dependable. If Brent tells you he will do something, he will do it. He is generous. He is an introvert and</span><i style="line-height: 18px;"> </i><span style="line-height: 18px;">thinks before he speaks. He writes well and is one of my favorite teachers. He is disciplined and determined. Many words to describe him and in all these things, he is constant. I love him and am full of thankfulness that God gifted me with him. </span><br />
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For Brent's family I am also thankful. Just like on my side I also have oodles of nephews and one sweet little niece whom I love. I love my sis-in-laws and brother in laws and wish we got to spend more time together. Every time I am with Tami or Cara I tend to laugh... ALOT. They are fun, beautiful and good mamas. I'm thankful for Brent's mom and dad. For without them, I would have no Brent. I don't ever have to worry about leaving Brent on his own for awhile - his mama taught him how to care for himself, wash clothes, do dishes, cook. They steered in him in the right direction and for that I'm thankful. </div>
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<b>Day 29 - My new heart</b></div>
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God saved me when I was younger. He found me, rescued & adopted me and gave me a new heart. He made me alive by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is the reason I can be thankful. His son took the brunt of my sin and now when God looks at me he sees his son's righteousness. What a gift to truly be thankful for. </div>
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<b>Day 30 - The Rescuer </b></div>
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So this is how I will close my thankful challenge. By remembering that a rescuer came for me - a rescuer clothed in human flesh come to earth as a tiny baby. How fitting to begin the month of December. By remembering and being thankful for "God With Us". Words often fail me so I will leave you with this from The Storybook Bible.</div>
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Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-33768726443234118472013-11-27T17:53:00.001-05:002013-11-30T07:32:00.713-05:00Days 25-27 Some of my BIG Thankfuls So I was purposely saving my BIG thankfuls until the end of this challenge. And the end is upon us, well the end to my 30 day thanksgiving challenge that is so here goes. <br />
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<b>Day 25 - My siblings </b><br />
As much as we are different, we are the same. We all are believers - we all value family - we all know that mom & dad instilled valuable lessons and taught us to love God above all - we all enjoy steamed crabs and a good spread on the table and we all, despite our differences, love one another. I am thankful for each one of them for I have learned something different from each. <br />
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My sister Suzanne - has shown me how to work hard and teach your children how to be independent and grateful.<br />
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Davey has shown me that through deep hardships and struggles that Jesus still holds us in the palm of his hand. And that you're never to old to be a little goofy.<br />
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John has shown me how to care for and love those that can't care for themselves - adult and child alike. And that you're never to old to be a little goofy. ;)<br />
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Danny has shown me that whatever "plow" you put your hand on to work, you do it well and with all your might. And that you're never to old to be a little goofy!<br />
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And I would be amiss if I did not mention that I am also thankful for those that each one of my siblings is married to. They do not complete them, for they are complete in Christ, but they do compliment them. Strong to gentle - a little more vocal to quiet - outspoken to reserved and so on. And don't try and figure out whose qualities the above refer to...I just wanted to keep my siblings guessing. (if any of them read this. ;) ) I don't consider my in-laws my in-laws. I love them like my brother and sisters. :) </div>
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And for all those umpteen nieces and nephews they produced - I am thankful. There are a bunch of them and each one as different and unique as their folks. They are fun, bright, smart, determined and I love them oodles!!! </div>
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<b>Day 26 - My folks</b></div>
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Well I could write pages and pages about how thankful I am for my parents. The list is extensive so I will try to summarize. I learned how to be thankful by watching thankfulness expressed by my parents. </div>
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<li> showing me what sacrifice should look like </li>
<li> their support and steadfast love</li>
<li> teaching me how to adjust to change well </li>
<li> how they regard people not according to the worlds standards but by God's standard </li>
<li> showing me how to love the "unlovables" </li>
<li> teaching me that doing "hard" things is doable only by God's grace</li>
<li> them sending me money...hey it's a reality!</li>
<li> their constant encouragement and prayers </li>
<li> how they love my husband and children well</li>
<li> how they love God above all - in word and in deed!</li>
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I am thankful for you mom and dad. For all those things I listed above and for many more that oftentimes go unspoken. I am proud to be called your daughter and I pray that you are proud of the woman I am, due in large part to your guidance and prayers. But if I have learned one thing from you it is this, that you are who you are by the power of Jesus Christ! So I praise the God of my father and mother, my God! Thank you for living out...</blockquote>
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Once again words cannot begin to express my thankfulness for these two little lives. They invaded our hearts and since January 2008 we have never been the same. They are energy, joy, love and laughter! I love their sweet faces and their sweet smiles. They are loud, can make me so frustrated at times, and melt my heart, all in the same day. I love these two and for them I am beyond grateful to Father for gifting me with these tiny treasures. </div>
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Day 24 - Thankful for little voices that sing loudly and boldly - well most of them sang loudly and boldly - Joah just stood there holding his sign as still as he could because his teacher had told them to hold their signs high and don't wiggle. He was simply following direction.<br />
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Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-74111830932727519012013-11-22T15:42:00.002-05:002013-11-22T15:42:23.433-05:00Days 21 & 22 - Encouraging Notes and Flexibility Day 21 - My husband and I just finished a 3 day detox - it was my idea because I was just feeling blah. I found Dr. Oz's site and just took the plunge. It's basically 3 days of very healthy, but at times hard to get down, shakes. You know like yummy kale and yummy coconut oil and yummy celery & spinach...mmm mmm good. (insert gag face here) I had no doubt that my husband could do it - he's determined and self disciplined like that. Me, not so much. It was a battle of my buds - taste buds that is - and not to mention a battle of my self discipline. But I'm happy to say I did it!!!! I finished!!! And this morning I woke up to this note.... and bacon and a cup of coffee! ;) For encouraging notes and bodies that know what to do with blended kale, blueberries & flax seed - I am thankful!<br />
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Day 22 - I had my day planned - well sort of. I did have a list and an idea of how I wanted it to all play out. But alas plans changed and I only got to one thing on my list. I'm thankful for parents who taught me how to be flexible, how to go with the flow and rearrange schedules if need be. So instead of crossing off my list, I met sweet friends at the park, stayed a little longer than planned, and watched my kids run and play and enjoy this beautiful indian summer day. <br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-3765738908722741782013-11-20T15:10:00.003-05:002013-11-20T15:11:50.350-05:00Thankful catch up Well I'm officially a week behind in this challenge of mine. So without further ado....here is my catch up with days 14-20 - alot I know but I'm going to go easy on myself and just write a few words. Simple thanksgiving and gratitude. These past week has definitely been a challenge for me to stop and savor. To see the "good" in things, especially the good in hard things. But they are there...they are always there. <br />
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Day 14 - Curiosity<br />
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Day 15 - The ability to give back through <a href="http://www.worldvision.org/m/life-changing-christmas-gifts?campaign=10152558&gclid=CKHmgKOG9LoCFQhbfgodWR8A2g">World Vision Gift Catalog </a> (which is a great way to include your children. Tess picked to send soccer balls to a school in a third world country because she loves soccer and she saw a picture in the catalog of what the children often play with..."soccer balls" made of banana leaves or rolled up trash.)<br />
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Day 16 - small gifts<br />
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Day 17 - Ok...this might be a stretch for a thankful challenge but man I love and am thankful for whoever invited glue sticks!</div>
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Day 18 - Wall art from my little people </div>
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Day 19 - Well need I even post this? Thankful for my camera.</div>
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<b>Day 11 - For my dad & brother - the veterans</b><br />
In honor of those who served in our military I am thankful. My dad was one of those, as was my brother. I am grateful and thankful to both of them for the time they spent protecting our freedoms. <br />
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<b>Day 12 - BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) </b><br />
A Bible study that is also challenging, makes me think and makes me study and treasure the word of God. I'm thankful that I have the freedom to openly study the word of God without fear of persecution - many do not have that same privilege. For this intense weekly Bible study, I am thankful. <br />
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<b>Day 13 - Fun Thanksgiving Play dates </b></div>
This is where the pictures come in. I'm thankful I get to share life with these other mamas. They encourage me and I love them. Today we had a Thanksgiving play date. Crafts, games and goodies all related around the idea of being thankful. What a fun time - a thankful time!<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-26981249515776882972013-11-10T16:04:00.001-05:002013-11-10T16:04:38.281-05:00Day 9 &10 - 41 years and a 5 yr. old's drawingDay 9 - For 14,976 days<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Yesterday was my 41st birthday - yep that's 14,976 days on this earth. That's a lot of days - a lot to be thankful for. So for the life God has granted me - the days he ordained for me before even one of them came to be - I am thankful! </span>What picture to post for being thankful for my life? Hmmmm -that's a hard one. So I will just post a simple one - some wildflowers at my grandparents farm. Nothing fancy, but beautiful. And I think that sums up my life...nothing fancy - relatively simple - but being an image bearer of God and being fashioned everyday into his likeness by the indwelling of the holy spirit is the beauty in my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My daughter drew me a picture for my birthday and then she wrote some very sweet words on her bday card to me. Love expressed through a picture and simple words - much to be thankful for.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-52169529066052767912013-11-07T14:08:00.000-05:002013-11-07T14:08:49.002-05:0030 Day Challenge - Days 6 & 7Seems I enjoy doing these by twos....oh wait - no, I'm just am a mom of two - time gets away from me. Anyhow, let me get to it now.<br />
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Day 6 - For my community group<br />
Some have been added since this picture and some have left us but we still carry on as "community". We love, laugh, give and of course eat. :) For this group I am thankful. They have been an encouragement to us and they seem to "get" what true Biblical community looks like. <br />
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Day 7 - For Autumn colors<br />
Not much more I need to say about this one. I love vibrance of this season - the golds, reds & oranges make me thankful for such a creative God.<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-51597832817381295762013-11-05T07:01:00.002-05:002013-11-05T15:51:57.383-05:0030 Days of Thankful - Good tunesDay 5 - For good music<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And we all know this to be true. We have been there, wether it be in corporate worship when you are just overwhelmed with God's goodness expressed to us by song, or sitting alone at your kitchen table listening to something that convicts your heart, or <strike>shouting </strike>singing at the top of your lungs "Good Morning" by Mandisa while your kiddos happily dance in the backseat! Music is good for the heart, the head and yes the soul! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And let me add that I'm not just talking about "christian" music. There is no mention of God in any of George Winston's beautiful piano arrangements or in the dance around the house tune of Choctaw Hayride by Alison Krauss & Union Station.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And let's not mention my secret love of classical music. I mean, come on, who doesn't feel good when they hear Pachelbel's Canon in D?</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> But even though they do not talk speak of God they can still cause us to thank him for talented music</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ians who create good music. </span><br />
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Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-36452267837659749132013-11-04T07:59:00.004-05:002013-11-04T08:58:32.031-05:00Day 3 & 4 - Timely words & coffee mugs<b>Day 3 - For timely and life giving words</b><br />
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Sunday many times is a whirlwind - get everyone up, feed & dressed and scurry off to church-time all the while maintaing a spirit of thankfulness, not an easy task some days. This Sunday was no different and to top it all off my boot heel broke right off so instead of flopping around with a dangling heel I just chose to go without shoes - classy I know. And as a little background story, my family has been in a bit of "limbo" as far as my husbands vocational work, our housing, possible relocation for quite some time now- not the easiest of circumstances. So thats where we find my head and heart as I sat and diligently tried to clear my thoughts and anxiousness and listened to our pastors sermon this particular Sunday. He was in Luke ch. 9 - I was reading chapter 8. And there at the end of the chapter my eyes rested on verse 48 - all in red - the words of Jesus. "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." I know the background story - the woman with the issue of blood - fighting her way through the crowd to the one who she believed could heal her - and he did. But today it was <i><b>me</b></i>, clawing and fighting my way through all my unbelief and doubt to the one I knew could calm my trembling - and he called <b style="font-style: italic;">me </b>daughter - he told <i><b>me</b></i> my faith has made me well - made <i><b>my</b></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">soul </i>well. And then he tells me to go in PEACE! Words written for <b style="font-style: italic;">me. </b>So on Sunday, as everyday, I am eternally grateful for the living, breathing word! The word that speaks, comforts and heals and then tells me to go in peace. <br />
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<b>Day 4: For coffee mugs </b><br />
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I know, I know it's hard to go from being thankful for something as profound as the Word of God to something as simple as a nice coffee mug but herein lies the beauty of the christian life. God reveals truth in his word to minister to our hearts, truth that is deep and meaningful and then the next day you awake and he again reminds you again of His love and provision for you. You grab a coffee mug you enjoy and pour one of your favorite drinks and think, God gives us ALL things to enjoy. And you look at one of your favorite mugs and it reminds you to keep calm and carry on. And I can only do that "carrying on" by breathing in the words of my Savior. It's all connected my friends, all connected.<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-70888462281343738432013-11-02T09:19:00.000-04:002013-11-02T09:37:59.338-04:0030 Days of Thankful - Day 2Ok, so yesterday I said that some of my "thankfuls" will be small and insignificant compared to those BIG "thankfuls" that often first come to mind when we are asked, "what are you thankful for?" And yesterday I started my 30 day challenge with being thankful for the smell of an Autumn candle - pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of life but yet it makes me happy so for that candle I am thankful. All that say that today I am thankful for a BIG and very meaningful relationship in my life. Today my friend Laura, whose blog you can read here<span style="color: purple;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://abidingbythecross.blogspot.com/">http://abidingbythecross.blogspot.com</a>,</span> </span>celebrates a birthday! I thought it fitting to direct my thankfulness in her direction today. <br />
We met in 2010 but it feels like we have been friends forever. She loves Jesus, loves her children and husband and strives to love them well. She is organized, a hard worker and a constant encouragement to me. She is beautiful and pursues godliness in her home and in all her relationships which makes her even more lovely. We have laughed so hard at times that my belly hurt. We have prayed together. We have shared hurts and pain together. She bears with me. She forgives me. She is a true friend. <br />
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Happy Birthday dear friend, my salad buddy & the mother of my children's bestest bestest friends! I love you and am thankful for the journey we have walked together so far. And here is a quote just for your bday from a lady for which I know you are thankful ;) Thanks for being a "different kind of woman".<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-25423956781372150482013-11-01T07:38:00.000-04:002013-11-01T07:38:53.998-04:0030 days of Thankful So I am embarking on a 30 day challenge. Everyday I want to stop and really be thankful for the things in my life. They may not always be the BIG things in my life, of course I am thankful for my family, my God...etc., but I found often times when I look around I see "small" things, that bring me joy for which I am thankful. I think when I stop, think and look around me it will help me focus on those things, either big or small, that God has given me. After-all, we will celebrate THANKSgiving later this month, so why not begin today? <br />
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Day 1 : For pictures that bring back happy memories<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-40673608459478791972013-10-16T10:09:00.001-04:002013-10-16T10:11:34.865-04:00So far so good and so proud!<br />
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I'm so proud of her. It's simple but it's a start and even though it has been tough for her at times she has stuck with it and this is the result. <br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-12248189500414742452013-09-18T07:37:00.002-04:002013-09-18T07:38:45.197-04:00Autumn Is In The AirYesterday I opened the door to a cool crisp "autumnness" in the air and decided to have school outside. With blankets, markers and just an eagerness to enjoy the oncoming Autumn season we headed to a grassy area behind our home. What joy to watch Tess trace a big beautiful yellow leaf, what joy to watch Joah just explore, picking up rocks, sticks and leaves. What a joy to savor this moment in our journey...<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-91123545610143937522013-09-10T06:15:00.000-04:002013-09-10T06:15:14.973-04:005 Years OutHere we are - 5 years out. This day 5 years ago was filled with all sorts of emotion and my stomach was in knots. We had a babysitter come and sit with Tess while Brent & I, my mom and some of Brent's family headed to the courtroom. We chose not to take itty bitty because of some extenuating circumstances with her birthfather - hence the knots in my stomach. <br />
The judge asked us a few questions - you know, like will you provide for her like your daughter ? And this is permanent. And I was like, "uh well duh!" No I didn't answer quite like that but I was thinking it. We had waited so long for this gift...she<b style="font-style: italic;"> was </b>our daughter, ours <b style="font-style: italic;">forever - </b>I could not answer "yes" fast enough. And even though it had not been made "official" she was official enough to us. An earthly judge just decreed it that day - God the father had decreed it long before. <br />
So we celebrate. We celebrate her love, her laugh, her big eyes, her inquisitive spirit, her love of learning, her love of animals, her love for her family. But more than all those things we celebrate and give thanks that our good God blessed our once barren home with life. We celebrate His sovereign timing in all of it...the wait for her, the heartbreak of possibly having to give her up, and the moment she became ours. His timing, His wisdom, His gift! <br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-70956063526839668232013-08-26T22:22:00.000-04:002013-09-18T07:38:49.928-04:00YesterdayYesterday Tess started Kindergarten. Yesterday we started our homeschool journey. Yesterday I fell captive to thoughts of "Can I do this?" "Is this "good" for Tess?" and "Is she really missing out?"<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11pt;"> </span>when I viewed all the FB posts with little ones going out the door to school, or sitting at their cute little desks, or toting their big backpacks onto the school bus. Yesterday I was gently reminded that Tess is right where she needs to be. Yesterday I was also encouraged by a friend that prayer & proximity are vital in her little life. Yesterday I saw my little girl light up when she saw her "school room", I saw her get excited with her new workbooks, I saw her go over to the world map over and over, asking if we can learn about different countries. Yesterday my heart was made glad when she told me that her first day was the greatest first day ever. <br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-21877083877085070302013-06-07T18:23:00.002-04:002013-06-07T19:58:34.466-04:00SandcastlesEvery time I go to the beach I'm reminded of my smallness. The great ocean spans out in front of me, endless, wide, loud. I was reminded yet again last week of the finiteness of my life as I watched a carefully constructed sandcastle crumble. It looked pretty stable and unmovable but nothing matches the waves power. Some waves take away bits and pieces of the bottom, other more forceful waves, take big chunks out of the side....both together claim the towering castle in the end. The sand no match for the waves. <br />
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Life can feel like that sandcastle at times, unable to stand beneath the crashing waves. Many times it's just the endless and consistent <i>things</i> of life - those small waves - teaching my son and daughter table manners every.time.we.eat - doing one more load of laundry, changing one more diaper, speaking over and over again to the same issues of selfishness in my little ones lives that slowly begin to chip away at my firm stable walls. <br />
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And then there are those waves that take your feet out from underneath you. The one where you loose your footing and in an instant you are upside down. Death, sickness, financial pressure, job loss, and on and on. Those waves beat and batter you, leave you disoriented, confused and gasping for air. They are the faith testing waves. <br />
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It is in those crashing moments - big or small- the only hope we have is to cling tight to the Master and Commander of those waves. To hear him say, "peace be still" changes everything. To believe him, to trust him and to hold fast to him. That's our only hope - that's <i>my</i> only hope. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #fffefd; color: #001320; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.</span></span></div>
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-67995575640090432062013-05-20T17:00:00.001-04:002013-05-20T17:00:36.488-04:00After the NapI love the time right after Joah wakes up from his nap. He will vigorously and loudly call out to me but when I go in to get him he just wants to hang out awhile in his crib - yes he's still in a crib, don't judge - so I sit across from him in the rocking chair and we just chat for a bit. He plays with his animals, rolls & jumps all over his crib, and just jabbers away. It is enjoyable for me to watch. Then after about 10 sometimes 15 minutes he's done...ready to hit the ground running. I savor the jibber jabber, the innocent play & the bright after sleep eyes, for all too soon these days will be gone. <br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-20968854244103356492013-04-01T15:13:00.000-04:002013-04-01T19:27:00.510-04:00ThankfulHappy April. I love Spring - there is new life everywhere - like a breath of fresh air. I love the chirps of the little birds, the sight of new buds showing themselves on the branches and the anticipation of much warmer weather. <br />
We celebrated Resurrection Sunday yesterday and I smiled because I am now one of those moms who proudly watches and yes takes pictures of her little people singing in church. Both Tess & Joah loudly "sang" <i>Christ the Lord is Risen Today. </i>What a celebration of the finished work of Christ! <br />
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We've had alot to be thankful for these past couple of weeks. We celebrated Tess' 5th gotcha day on the 29th, Tess also had her 1st experience with organized sports - which she is loving. We had a special quick visit with my great nephew Levi, egg hunt and then our Resurrection celebration. So much to be thankful for.<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-62612289839999793702013-02-16T11:37:00.003-05:002013-02-16T11:41:09.234-05:00Keep Calm<span style="font-family: inherit;">Im not a worrier by nature...I guess I have just seen God answer so many prayers at the 11th hour that I am always confident that he will come through - even when it looks pretty hopeless at times. That's not to say that I<i> never</i> have any anxiety, I do. I look at my circumstances and wonder how in the world will it all work out? Ever been there? Are you there now? What do you do in those situations? I have no other hope than the word of God. </span><br />
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</span>Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-7239364907935698002013-02-11T16:31:00.000-05:002013-02-11T17:37:39.718-05:00Touching little hearts...if only for awhileTwo of my brothers & their wives have adopted little girls and the same ones are also foster parents. These couples have chosen to mold little hearts if only for a short while. I admire them for this. I know the task is not easy. I also know that the little ones who pass through their doors will be loved and cared for while in a transitory and sometime difficult situation. <br />
My brother John and his wife Tracy, have had a little boy, one day younger than my little boy, for about 6 months. I blog about this today because on Friday they packed his things up to go live with his dad. A good and happy ending to a long 6 months.<br />
I think I can safely say that while Ky lived with them he turned their world upside down. They have a 10 yr. old, she gets up on her own, fixes her own breakfast, dresses herself....all the things a 2 yr. <i>can't</i> do on his own. He is a 2 year little boy, active, on the go, didn't have the greatest sleep habits and did I mention active? But oh so sweet and smart! Little Ky was in transition and John & Tracy stepped up and said "yes" bringing him into their home. That's what love does, it says "yes" even in uncertainty. They, along with my family, their extended family and their church family, came to love that little guy. Their schedules were rearranged, their sleep interrupted and their hearts forever intertwined with his. So the goodbye was sad but don't get too teary eyed, not yet anyway. Theirs is a unique story that only God could orchestrate. They have had the opportunity to get to know Ky's father, to talk to him, to share life with him, to minister to him - something that doesn't happen often through the social service system. Ky's dad has begun attending my brother's church...so you know what that means? They get to see Ky every week! Like I said, this isn't the normal situation in foster families and I can attribute it to none other than God. So if you would like to shed tears you may, but only tears of joy. Ky is at home with his daddy and John & Tracy still get to be involved in both of their lives - what a reason to celebrate. The words of this song come to my mind<br />
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Not all of us our called to be foster parents, but we, as Christians are all called to love. Love in a way that thinks of others needs instead of our own. Love that is selfless - love that is flexible - love that is strong - love that is committed even when it is difficult. Love that only the Holy Spirit can produce. <br />
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Ky's story is a story that only God can write...I pray that he and his dad will be good stewards of that story - telling others of God's goodness in a difficult time. I look forward to seeing how God continues to write this little guy's story.<br />
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<br />Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-23961963869683280982013-02-07T17:45:00.001-05:002013-02-07T17:45:18.664-05:00He's TWOJoah turned two on Sunday. It's hard to believe but I know I have to come to grips with the fact that my "babies" are growing up. Because we partied it up for Tess' 5th and b/c Joah really has no clue that its his bday, we had a simple celebration with just the four of us. It was sweet and special and even though he didn't fully grasp that this was birthday he fully grasped that he got new toys and balloons - and that made him happy!!<br />
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET, LOVING AND FULL OF ENERGY LITTLE GUY. I'm so excited to watch you grow and learn. You bring us such joy and we thank our good Father for placing you in our home!<br />
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Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13820589839557526755noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037916177163440818.post-41196464329416041842013-01-20T15:43:00.003-05:002013-01-20T15:43:15.157-05:00Birthdays, Babies & Brothers...a quick recap<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's what's been going on the last couple of weeks.</div>
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Birthdays</u></b> - Tess celebrated her 5th birthday and lost her 1st tooth! Ahhhhhhhh, my "baby" is growing up. I'm not so sure how I feel about it all. <div>
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<b><u>Babies:</u> </b>My parents were down from Maine for about a week and got to meet their new great grandson, Levi Durham for the first time. Lots of love & kisses for this little guy. </div>
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">Brothers:</b> All three of my brothers happen to be together for a couple of days also while my parents where down. So what does this little sister want to do? Take group pictures of course! And since I am the baby of the family, my siblings tend to do what I ask....well maybe not all the time but a lot of the time. </div>
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Me and the bros...1st ones were a little silly...then finally a good one. </div>
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My dad with all of his sons</div>
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