I made some borscht tonight. Yum.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
back on track
So we did Greek again yesterday, actually got through a NEW chapter. Greg's nice to us, he says we're doing good.
So I started sewing dresses again today, finally. I’m making some with biggish patches, blues and green. I think they'll be pretty. I talked with Jody today a bit about redesigning the bodice a bit; we'll see how our experiments turn out.
I've been listening to a book on tape these days, while I wash dishes and now while I sew again, well in between sewing, mainly while cutting and ironing, I cant hear well with my machine running. Anyway, it’s called "The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon (the abridged version of course, the original is WAY too long). It’s supposed to be pretty accurate; I mainly became interested in reading it because Historicists of old have used Gibbons history for their interpretations of some of Revelation. It’s helpful to actually know who's who, when the Historicists make references to such and such an event. It’s pretty interesting. There was so much violence during those centuries. The Emperors had so much power, yet could be so easily taken out by the whim of his own military. Gibbon sure was down on Christianity in general. Also he said that a lot of the early martyr stories are fake, that something like only 100 Christians were killed per year over the 10 year persecution time period, unlike what the early Catholic Church had represented, they said a ton more were killed. Anyway, I don’t doubt the Church lying, relics of martyrs were one of their big interests, and snares which they set for the people. Gibbon made an interesting point of noting how many more thousands of Protestants were killed by the Catholic Church than ever by the Emperors, especially Nero, he said he got a worse rap than he deserved in modern history. That was a surpise. I wonder what else I can read to substantiate this. Anyway, bla bla bla, gotta get back to work.
So I started sewing dresses again today, finally. I’m making some with biggish patches, blues and green. I think they'll be pretty. I talked with Jody today a bit about redesigning the bodice a bit; we'll see how our experiments turn out.
I've been listening to a book on tape these days, while I wash dishes and now while I sew again, well in between sewing, mainly while cutting and ironing, I cant hear well with my machine running. Anyway, it’s called "The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon (the abridged version of course, the original is WAY too long). It’s supposed to be pretty accurate; I mainly became interested in reading it because Historicists of old have used Gibbons history for their interpretations of some of Revelation. It’s helpful to actually know who's who, when the Historicists make references to such and such an event. It’s pretty interesting. There was so much violence during those centuries. The Emperors had so much power, yet could be so easily taken out by the whim of his own military. Gibbon sure was down on Christianity in general. Also he said that a lot of the early martyr stories are fake, that something like only 100 Christians were killed per year over the 10 year persecution time period, unlike what the early Catholic Church had represented, they said a ton more were killed. Anyway, I don’t doubt the Church lying, relics of martyrs were one of their big interests, and snares which they set for the people. Gibbon made an interesting point of noting how many more thousands of Protestants were killed by the Catholic Church than ever by the Emperors, especially Nero, he said he got a worse rap than he deserved in modern history. That was a surpise. I wonder what else I can read to substantiate this. Anyway, bla bla bla, gotta get back to work.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Greek etc
OK, so this is must be a record, I am posting AGAIN.
Today poor Shawn stayed home from our Greek lesson at the Pastor’s because he's still sick and needed more rest before going to work this afternoon. I'm a little sick too, (oops, shouldna kissed him last week) but not as bad as he is, and I don’t have to go slave at a job, I love being a homemaker/dressmaker when I want to. :D So anyway, Greek. It was grueling, we have all been sick or Greg has been traveling, so we haven’t studied for like 6 or 7 weeks straight. Last week Edgar came over and we went through some of our vocab, not really an encouraging time. Today was more encouraging. Greg took us through a lot of the rules and all of the declensions. I thought for sure that I'd forgotten everything. But after some straining of my mind, being asked the hardest questions first, it all started coming back, bit by bit, yay. :D Shawn and I need to get studying every other day at least to get back on track, and to stay on track for that matter.
While we studied, Lonna loaded my car with a bunch of stuff for Amanda, as well as a big suitcase full of hand-me-downs from Cecelia. I didn’t have time to stay at A's since Shawn was going to work, it would have been so much more fun trying on the skirts that were way too small, and the "cat woman" boots with her to laugh with me. It would have been just like old times, Amanda, our cous Jason and I used to try on grab bags. Jason, the comedian had on over his clothes, a ladies dress, a Michael Jackson red jacket, and high heeled boots, at which time some man pulled into the drive, who Jason was to help unload something. So Jason was scrambling to the door tearing of his outfit as he ran, not wanting to be caught in such a get-up. So funny, you had to be there. Now this was a long time ago, 12 years to be exact, we were being kids because we were. :D Anyway, the lady has good taste, and I did pick out several sweaters and a jacket to keep.
I am washing laundry today, woohoo. I feel like I need a nap. Thanks for listening.
Today poor Shawn stayed home from our Greek lesson at the Pastor’s because he's still sick and needed more rest before going to work this afternoon. I'm a little sick too, (oops, shouldna kissed him last week) but not as bad as he is, and I don’t have to go slave at a job, I love being a homemaker/dressmaker when I want to. :D So anyway, Greek. It was grueling, we have all been sick or Greg has been traveling, so we haven’t studied for like 6 or 7 weeks straight. Last week Edgar came over and we went through some of our vocab, not really an encouraging time. Today was more encouraging. Greg took us through a lot of the rules and all of the declensions. I thought for sure that I'd forgotten everything. But after some straining of my mind, being asked the hardest questions first, it all started coming back, bit by bit, yay. :D Shawn and I need to get studying every other day at least to get back on track, and to stay on track for that matter.
While we studied, Lonna loaded my car with a bunch of stuff for Amanda, as well as a big suitcase full of hand-me-downs from Cecelia. I didn’t have time to stay at A's since Shawn was going to work, it would have been so much more fun trying on the skirts that were way too small, and the "cat woman" boots with her to laugh with me. It would have been just like old times, Amanda, our cous Jason and I used to try on grab bags. Jason, the comedian had on over his clothes, a ladies dress, a Michael Jackson red jacket, and high heeled boots, at which time some man pulled into the drive, who Jason was to help unload something. So Jason was scrambling to the door tearing of his outfit as he ran, not wanting to be caught in such a get-up. So funny, you had to be there. Now this was a long time ago, 12 years to be exact, we were being kids because we were. :D Anyway, the lady has good taste, and I did pick out several sweaters and a jacket to keep.
I am washing laundry today, woohoo. I feel like I need a nap. Thanks for listening.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
EFA's
I found myself on the FAQ page of Udo Erasmus' website the other day while doing a search on google for something, I cant remember what. Anyway, I came across this section and thought it was very informative, especially the part about mothers after having several children.
Does a woman's needs for EFA's increase during pregnancy?
EFAs are required for brain development and brain function. During pregnancy, the child draws EFAs from the mother's body to build its brain, which is over 60% fat and very rich in both n-3 and n-6 EFA derivatives. The placenta contains receptors that ensure that n-3 and n-6 EFAs are transported from the mother to the baby. No such receptors are found for the non-essential monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids.
During breast feeding, the child pulls 11 grams of EFAs from the mother daily through breast milk.
During pregnancy, the child depletes women of EFAs. Each child gets less EFAs than the previous child, and each subsequent child depletes the mother further unless the mother augments her diet with essential fatty acids.
Depletion of the mother's EFA stores explains why younger children have far more developmental and behavioral problems than older children, especially in large families in which the children are born close together.
Depletion of EFAs during pregnancy also provides a rationale for why women experience far more depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, and more inflammatory, autoimmune, and collagen diseases than men. Women suffer these problems from 2 to 15 times more frequently than men do. The depletion of EFAs during child bearing predisposes women to these conditions. Men are not depleted by baby brain building in the way that women are.
Does a woman's needs for EFA's increase during pregnancy?
EFAs are required for brain development and brain function. During pregnancy, the child draws EFAs from the mother's body to build its brain, which is over 60% fat and very rich in both n-3 and n-6 EFA derivatives. The placenta contains receptors that ensure that n-3 and n-6 EFAs are transported from the mother to the baby. No such receptors are found for the non-essential monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids.
During breast feeding, the child pulls 11 grams of EFAs from the mother daily through breast milk.
During pregnancy, the child depletes women of EFAs. Each child gets less EFAs than the previous child, and each subsequent child depletes the mother further unless the mother augments her diet with essential fatty acids.
Depletion of the mother's EFA stores explains why younger children have far more developmental and behavioral problems than older children, especially in large families in which the children are born close together.
Depletion of EFAs during pregnancy also provides a rationale for why women experience far more depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, and more inflammatory, autoimmune, and collagen diseases than men. Women suffer these problems from 2 to 15 times more frequently than men do. The depletion of EFAs during child bearing predisposes women to these conditions. Men are not depleted by baby brain building in the way that women are.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
the last 4 things
last one, then i'm done. (hannah made me, ok she said to)
4 things I hope to see or do before I die:
1. see my great grandkids serving God faithfully
2. see the church united in the truth, through out the whole world, and the civil magistrates keeping ALL of God's laws. not saying i expect this in my life time, it would just be great to see it
3. do all of my duties
4. make meaningful relationships with love
4 Things I Cannot Do:
1. make good bread in the bread machine
2. add multi digit sums in my head
3. make up my mind regarding my hair, long or short??
4. spel :)
4 Things that Attract Me to my Spouse, ok 10:
1. Shawn loves God
2. Shawn loves God's truth and talking about it with me and others
3. Shawns so funny
4. Shawn loves me
5. Shawn has the bluest eyes
6. Shawn is really cute
7. Shawn is my best friend
8. Shawn is smart
9. Shawn loves babies, and they love him
10. Shawn is a great hugger
My 4 Favorite Songs in the Year 2005:
1. By my side - Ben Harper
2. Not fire, not ice - Ben Harper
3. The Scientist - Coldplay
4. After Her - Dave Matthews
4 Things I Say Most Often:
1. I love you
2. Psycho
3. It'll be fine
4. Good enough
4 Books or Series that I Love:
1. The Psalms
2. Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snickett (on tape)
3. Various histories of the Covenanters
4. Sermons by Christopher Love & Thomas Watson
4 People Who Should Do This:
i think its all been done
4 things I hope to see or do before I die:
1. see my great grandkids serving God faithfully
2. see the church united in the truth, through out the whole world, and the civil magistrates keeping ALL of God's laws. not saying i expect this in my life time, it would just be great to see it
3. do all of my duties
4. make meaningful relationships with love
4 Things I Cannot Do:
1. make good bread in the bread machine
2. add multi digit sums in my head
3. make up my mind regarding my hair, long or short??
4. spel :)
4 Things that Attract Me to my Spouse, ok 10:
1. Shawn loves God
2. Shawn loves God's truth and talking about it with me and others
3. Shawns so funny
4. Shawn loves me
5. Shawn has the bluest eyes
6. Shawn is really cute
7. Shawn is my best friend
8. Shawn is smart
9. Shawn loves babies, and they love him
10. Shawn is a great hugger
My 4 Favorite Songs in the Year 2005:
1. By my side - Ben Harper
2. Not fire, not ice - Ben Harper
3. The Scientist - Coldplay
4. After Her - Dave Matthews
4 Things I Say Most Often:
1. I love you
2. Psycho
3. It'll be fine
4. Good enough
4 Books or Series that I Love:
1. The Psalms
2. Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snickett (on tape)
3. Various histories of the Covenanters
4. Sermons by Christopher Love & Thomas Watson
4 People Who Should Do This:
i think its all been done
Monday, March 13, 2006
business as usual. almost
Well, I'm nearly recovered from "the plague" that's been going around. After Dor, Jody, and Amos left, I got what Amos had, I think. I'll spare the details. The good news is that I'm on track, ready to go, yet lacking a little ambition still. Today, after talking to Jody, I mustered enough enthusiasm to cut out some bloomers, ready to sew, sometime soon. :D I'm taking a break right now, to eat steamed broccoli with cheese and butter. Complete and balanced. :)
In other news, I cleaned Shawn's desk. For those of you that have been in our room recently, my apologies for not cleaning it sooner. He's been busy.
Shawn's been sick too, but he's good enough for work now, so that's what he's doing tonight.
We've been reading a great couple of books together, a history and a set of sermons. I think Christopher Love was a wonderful illustrator, such color can be seen, or heard rather, in his sermons.
Alright, breaks over.
In other news, I cleaned Shawn's desk. For those of you that have been in our room recently, my apologies for not cleaning it sooner. He's been busy.
Shawn's been sick too, but he's good enough for work now, so that's what he's doing tonight.
We've been reading a great couple of books together, a history and a set of sermons. I think Christopher Love was a wonderful illustrator, such color can be seen, or heard rather, in his sermons.
Alright, breaks over.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Jody, Dor, Amos and I have been having such a wonderful time that I havent had a chance to write. Dor and Amos decided on short notice to come down for a visit, as to not miss out on the fun, and arrived last Saturday. We did lots of stuff all week, including a few stints out to Amanda's. Well today, we are all sick, cept for Amanda and Jody. Poor children, poor Dor, poor me. So Jody went with Shawn to worship and Dor, Amos and I listened to a sermon on tape, with a long intermission in the middle for much needed naps (Amos had a mild fever last night and didnt get much rest, and thus Dor didnt either. It seems he's settled in to sleeping tonight though, yay!) Our sermon was called Holiness unto the Lord, mainly about profanity, the various ways that we are profane, as Christians, without even thinking about it. Usually when one thinks of profanity and its definition, they think of swearing, and taking the Lord's name in vain, while this is truly profane, we also are profane when we dont view holy things as God does, when we use holy things vainly. It really reminds me of the shorter catechism Q. 55. What is forbidden in the third commandment?
A. The third commandment forbiddeth all profaning or abusing of anything whereby God maketh himself known. God makes himself known in so many ways, his ordinances, to start with, would be good meditation topics.
A. The third commandment forbiddeth all profaning or abusing of anything whereby God maketh himself known. God makes himself known in so many ways, his ordinances, to start with, would be good meditation topics.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
I'm it
I've been tagged by Amanda.
4 jobs I've had in my life:
1. Relief milker and poop-cleaner-offer at a diary when I was 11, ya, Amanda and I were co-workers.
2. Goatherd. Mom had a gazillion goats, with few fences, and many neighbor's with flowers. Nuff said.
3. Receptionist, for shifty old financial advisors.
4. Licensed insurance sales person, glad that's over.
4 movies I could watch over and over:
1. Pride and Prejudice (A&E)
2. Sense and Sensibility
3. Our Mutual Friend
4. Anne of Green Gables
4 places I've lived:
1. Sexsmith, AB, Canada
2. Athabasca, AB, Canada
3. Bear Lake, AB, Canada
4. Chief Lake, BC, Canada
We moved enough with Mom and Dad so that I can be distinct on this one. :)
4 TV shows I love to watch:
We don't have our TV hooked up. Though when I have had access to cable in the past I have enjoyed Trading Spaces, and hmm, most decorating shows.
4 websites I visit daily:
1. http://keepittoyourself.blogspot.com/
2. http://nathaneshelman.blogspot.com/
3. http://nathanshelpmeet.blogspot.com/
4. http://www.ignorantly.blogspot.com/
4 of my favourite foods:
1. Chicken Alfredo pizza from Romeo's, I do love this too
2. Coffee
3. Toast with jam
4. Mashed potatoes and gravy
4 places I'd rather be right now:
Hmm, I dont know. I'm fairly contented.
Places I would like to go someday are
1. Scotland
2. Australia
3. Prince George (this summer)
4. Israel, after they're restored to Christ, I prolly wont live to see the day, but it would be so cool to be there at that time.
I'm supposed to tag 4 people.
http://www.ignorantly.blogspot.com/
http://wraezor.dohms.net/amy/
http://baby.dohms.net/
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=gogh_gurl
4 jobs I've had in my life:
1. Relief milker and poop-cleaner-offer at a diary when I was 11, ya, Amanda and I were co-workers.
2. Goatherd. Mom had a gazillion goats, with few fences, and many neighbor's with flowers. Nuff said.
3. Receptionist, for shifty old financial advisors.
4. Licensed insurance sales person, glad that's over.
4 movies I could watch over and over:
1. Pride and Prejudice (A&E)
2. Sense and Sensibility
3. Our Mutual Friend
4. Anne of Green Gables
4 places I've lived:
1. Sexsmith, AB, Canada
2. Athabasca, AB, Canada
3. Bear Lake, AB, Canada
4. Chief Lake, BC, Canada
We moved enough with Mom and Dad so that I can be distinct on this one. :)
4 TV shows I love to watch:
We don't have our TV hooked up. Though when I have had access to cable in the past I have enjoyed Trading Spaces, and hmm, most decorating shows.
4 websites I visit daily:
1. http://keepittoyourself.blogspot.com/
2. http://nathaneshelman.blogspot.com/
3. http://nathanshelpmeet.blogspot.com/
4. http://www.ignorantly.blogspot.com/
4 of my favourite foods:
1. Chicken Alfredo pizza from Romeo's, I do love this too
2. Coffee
3. Toast with jam
4. Mashed potatoes and gravy
4 places I'd rather be right now:
Hmm, I dont know. I'm fairly contented.
Places I would like to go someday are
1. Scotland
2. Australia
3. Prince George (this summer)
4. Israel, after they're restored to Christ, I prolly wont live to see the day, but it would be so cool to be there at that time.
I'm supposed to tag 4 people.
http://www.ignorantly.blogspot.com/
http://wraezor.dohms.net/amy/
http://baby.dohms.net/
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=gogh_gurl
Saturday, January 14, 2006
I'm a loser
At long last, a post. yay.
So Jody made it safe and sound, we're having fun, and working some. I rhymed. :)
We're trying to hash out just what it is that we need to do to start our business, there's so much to be done, and we are having a hard time figuring out where to start. Hannah came over yesterday and we brainstormed for names and looked at labeling laws and such. Fun times. We'll get back to it on Monday, I think we're done for this week.
Uh, so next week we're going to be more profitable, and we're gonna watch movies too. I found copies of some old favorites of ours, Our Mutual Friend, and Wives and Daughters. I reserved them as intra-library loans, they should be in next week, yay! Jody and I will sneak over to Amanda's and uh, quilt or something, for hours on end while we watch. Just like the good old days. :) Some may have wondered why we started quilting in the first place, wonder no more. :D
Anyway, tomorrow there is a fellowship meal after worship, so Jode and I made a cake, a good one, like Teresa G. used to make, double chocolate with the carmel/coconut broiled icing. Oh so good. I made a plain on shepherd's pie for the dinner, its good, tho boring. Bla bla bla.
Jody and I went shopping today, it was fun, we have food now. yay. Some other loser got the last dvd of the second season of 24 out of the library. So we only got food and we're still in suspense. Oh well.
Cant forget the weather, it was spring-like this am and blizzarding tonight. Pretty exciting.
Food, weather, 24, what else is there?
Jody and I are working on a new sling design, something different, so different we need to get more fabric on Monday to make it work. I'll post if we make progress.
Last night Ed, Hannah, Tony, Shawn, Jody and I went out in the middle of the night (10pm) and played pool, well, we tried. We played a few games in teams, and then Jody and I had our game. It was wonderful, no one lost, we both won. Thats right, we shot at stripes and solids, no rules, all slop.
On the way home, after we stopped at Denny's we followed a drunk driver into Albany where Hannah called in his license plate to 911, the operator didnt seem to care much. Pretty crazy.
Anyway, this should make up for some lost posts.
So Jody made it safe and sound, we're having fun, and working some. I rhymed. :)
We're trying to hash out just what it is that we need to do to start our business, there's so much to be done, and we are having a hard time figuring out where to start. Hannah came over yesterday and we brainstormed for names and looked at labeling laws and such. Fun times. We'll get back to it on Monday, I think we're done for this week.
Uh, so next week we're going to be more profitable, and we're gonna watch movies too. I found copies of some old favorites of ours, Our Mutual Friend, and Wives and Daughters. I reserved them as intra-library loans, they should be in next week, yay! Jody and I will sneak over to Amanda's and uh, quilt or something, for hours on end while we watch. Just like the good old days. :) Some may have wondered why we started quilting in the first place, wonder no more. :D
Anyway, tomorrow there is a fellowship meal after worship, so Jode and I made a cake, a good one, like Teresa G. used to make, double chocolate with the carmel/coconut broiled icing. Oh so good. I made a plain on shepherd's pie for the dinner, its good, tho boring. Bla bla bla.
Jody and I went shopping today, it was fun, we have food now. yay. Some other loser got the last dvd of the second season of 24 out of the library. So we only got food and we're still in suspense. Oh well.
Cant forget the weather, it was spring-like this am and blizzarding tonight. Pretty exciting.
Food, weather, 24, what else is there?
Jody and I are working on a new sling design, something different, so different we need to get more fabric on Monday to make it work. I'll post if we make progress.
Last night Ed, Hannah, Tony, Shawn, Jody and I went out in the middle of the night (10pm) and played pool, well, we tried. We played a few games in teams, and then Jody and I had our game. It was wonderful, no one lost, we both won. Thats right, we shot at stripes and solids, no rules, all slop.
On the way home, after we stopped at Denny's we followed a drunk driver into Albany where Hannah called in his license plate to 911, the operator didnt seem to care much. Pretty crazy.
Anyway, this should make up for some lost posts.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
" How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics...."
The whooping cough came and went, our friends' baby had it (seems to be recovering now, praise the Lord) and because we had been holding him a few days before he'd been diagnosed, Shawn's work freaked out, along with the WHO or something like, and so he and I went on a stint of antibiotics in massive doses which lasted 5 days. It's odd that the Dr prescribed the same dose for Shawn as he did for me, as he is bit bigger than myself. Needless to say, I didn’t feel good for the duration. Shawn had a culture done the first day, which was a week ago, and we only found out today that he was negative for the plague after all. Oh well.
So while I was unwell, I was a wee bit lazy-ish. :D I read an exiting novel by John Grisham, entitled The Broker. I liked it. Also, I got hooked on the tv series 24, I managed to watch a whole season, heh.
So I got back to work finally. I made some more baby dresses, and more bloomers. Really ugly fabric turned into oh-so-cute dresses. I'll see if I can get Em to model one so I can get a pic up.
I finished the scarf I'd started in October, it turned out ok, I wish I had crocheted it, knitting takes too long. Cher I checked out magic blankets, very cool. When I'm old and have a million hours to crochet that’s what I will make, or if I get tempted to sooner. The one I saw was made of a gagillion different yarn, crocheted rectangularly around and around, using different stitches for each lap. Is that what you had in mind?
My back is killing me, I need to get a real sewing chair, and a real desk chair too. Wah, wah.
Hip hip horray! Jody is coming on January 10th, for SIX weeks. YAY! We're gonna sew a lot, and play too. I can’t wait. :D
A few weeks back Shawn and I went and saw Pride and Prejudice. It was a pretty good summary, though I do love the 6 hour version more. I was a little disappointed with Lizzy, she disrespected her terrible mother twice in this new version. In the book, and the 6 hour version, she was a perfect example of how an inferior aught to treat a superior, albeit one that is constantly dishonoring herself. Lizzy is to be admired as irreproachable in this respect. She's so smart and quick witted, love her! The cinematography was much better in the new, and a lot more realistic with respect to costumes and in the choice of actresses. In this one you do see the greater contrasts between the classes, I don’t recall if it was supposed to be there from the book, but perhaps a pretended, imagined one of the wealthy city dwellers, toward the country folk, anyways, that’s there.
Anyway, bla bla bla
So while I was unwell, I was a wee bit lazy-ish. :D I read an exiting novel by John Grisham, entitled The Broker. I liked it. Also, I got hooked on the tv series 24, I managed to watch a whole season, heh.
So I got back to work finally. I made some more baby dresses, and more bloomers. Really ugly fabric turned into oh-so-cute dresses. I'll see if I can get Em to model one so I can get a pic up.
I finished the scarf I'd started in October, it turned out ok, I wish I had crocheted it, knitting takes too long. Cher I checked out magic blankets, very cool. When I'm old and have a million hours to crochet that’s what I will make, or if I get tempted to sooner. The one I saw was made of a gagillion different yarn, crocheted rectangularly around and around, using different stitches for each lap. Is that what you had in mind?
My back is killing me, I need to get a real sewing chair, and a real desk chair too. Wah, wah.
Hip hip horray! Jody is coming on January 10th, for SIX weeks. YAY! We're gonna sew a lot, and play too. I can’t wait. :D
A few weeks back Shawn and I went and saw Pride and Prejudice. It was a pretty good summary, though I do love the 6 hour version more. I was a little disappointed with Lizzy, she disrespected her terrible mother twice in this new version. In the book, and the 6 hour version, she was a perfect example of how an inferior aught to treat a superior, albeit one that is constantly dishonoring herself. Lizzy is to be admired as irreproachable in this respect. She's so smart and quick witted, love her! The cinematography was much better in the new, and a lot more realistic with respect to costumes and in the choice of actresses. In this one you do see the greater contrasts between the classes, I don’t recall if it was supposed to be there from the book, but perhaps a pretended, imagined one of the wealthy city dwellers, toward the country folk, anyways, that’s there.
Anyway, bla bla bla
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
So as usual
I dont have much time, I must clean, clean, clean. Then I must sew, sew, sew. Tonight is quilt club and I need to have a clear conscience before I go. :) I've been cleaning closets of late and have the rubble of things laying about either looking for the trash or a new home, in my house, or someone elses. Closet cleaning is not my favorite thing, but I know to keep house is part of God's will for my life and I must do it for His glory.
OK, good day!
ps we are all fine, on the mend from colds, AND AND AND CAFFEINE FREE! gota love Inka
OK, good day!
ps we are all fine, on the mend from colds, AND AND AND CAFFEINE FREE! gota love Inka
So I borrowed this from Cheryl's blog
Martin Luther on Diapers
Now observe that when that clever harlot, our natural reason . . , takes a look at married life, she turns up her nose and says, "Alas, must I rock the baby, wash its diapers, make its bed, smell its stench, stay up nights with it, take care of it when it cries, heal its rashes and sores . . . ?
What then does Christian faith say to this? It opens its eyes, looks upon all these insignificant, distasteful, and despised duties in the Spirit, and is aware that they are all adorned with divine approval as with the costliest gold and jewels. It says, O God, because I am certain that thou hast created me as a man and hast from my body begotten this child, I also know for a
certainty that it meets with thy perfect pleasure. I confess to thee that I am not worthy to rock the little babe or wash its diapers, or to be entrusted with the care of the child and its mother. How is it that I, without any merit, have come to this distinction of being certain that I am serving thy creature and thy most precious will? O how gladly will I do so, though the duties should be even
more insignificant and despised. Neither frost nor heat, neither drudgery nor labor, will distress or dissuade me, for I am certain that it is thus pleasing in thy sight. . . .
God, with all his angels and creatures is smiling--not because the father is washing diapers, but because he is doing so in Christian faith.
Now observe that when that clever harlot, our natural reason . . , takes a look at married life, she turns up her nose and says, "Alas, must I rock the baby, wash its diapers, make its bed, smell its stench, stay up nights with it, take care of it when it cries, heal its rashes and sores . . . ?
What then does Christian faith say to this? It opens its eyes, looks upon all these insignificant, distasteful, and despised duties in the Spirit, and is aware that they are all adorned with divine approval as with the costliest gold and jewels. It says, O God, because I am certain that thou hast created me as a man and hast from my body begotten this child, I also know for a
certainty that it meets with thy perfect pleasure. I confess to thee that I am not worthy to rock the little babe or wash its diapers, or to be entrusted with the care of the child and its mother. How is it that I, without any merit, have come to this distinction of being certain that I am serving thy creature and thy most precious will? O how gladly will I do so, though the duties should be even
more insignificant and despised. Neither frost nor heat, neither drudgery nor labor, will distress or dissuade me, for I am certain that it is thus pleasing in thy sight. . . .
God, with all his angels and creatures is smiling--not because the father is washing diapers, but because he is doing so in Christian faith.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Caffeine headache
So, I'm trying to quit coffee, its so hard, I love it. Shawn talked to some Dr's and nurses that he works with about caffine related miscarriages. They say it happens more often than is commonly reported. I also found some articles on Cheryl's buddy's site found here and here I guess decaf has other draw backs, I need to see if I can find an organic source processed with the "swiss water method". But thats not likely to help the headache anyway. Waawa poor me. Maybe I should have half a cup today, yesterday I think I kept the pain away by eating dark chocolate, maybe I should have another chunk.
I had a nice visit with the Shaws in GA. The weather was mild, compared to here. The kids have grown up so much since I was last there in 2001. I had fun bossing them around and getting to play chess with some of them, they're pretty good. I drank alot of coffee with Dee Dee, I got her back in the habit, oops. She sent Amanda and Josh's wedding quilt home with me, its not done yet, it should be fun to finish. :D
Um, I really should go and fold the laundry and wash the dishes, and take some drugs, or eat that chocolate.
peace
I had a nice visit with the Shaws in GA. The weather was mild, compared to here. The kids have grown up so much since I was last there in 2001. I had fun bossing them around and getting to play chess with some of them, they're pretty good. I drank alot of coffee with Dee Dee, I got her back in the habit, oops. She sent Amanda and Josh's wedding quilt home with me, its not done yet, it should be fun to finish. :D
Um, I really should go and fold the laundry and wash the dishes, and take some drugs, or eat that chocolate.
peace
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
So I'm going on Vacation !? :D
So I'm trying to get my life back in order since we went to Corry. I feel like I have too much to do right now, and I'm leaving for Georgia on Saturday. I'll be gone for ten days, poor Shawn, hopefully he can get Tony to come over some.
I made a couple more slings this week. One for Amanda, and one for Dor. Send pictures ladies. :D
Um, not much is going on. I just feel the laundry crying out to be folded. Well, my conscience is anyway.
I made a couple more slings this week. One for Amanda, and one for Dor. Send pictures ladies. :D
Um, not much is going on. I just feel the laundry crying out to be folded. Well, my conscience is anyway.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Ok, ya this is funny
Check out this video, found it on Jerry's blog. Just like old times eh Amanda? :D
Monday, October 24, 2005
Thanks
Thanks for your concern and prayers. I do appreciate them much, God has heard the cries of His people, we are comforted, we are happy, we are blessed.
There are so many good things that have resulted from the death of our child. We have great reason to believe that our child's soul was carried to heaven, their sins being covered by the blood of Christ, we and our children are part of the Covenant. This is a great encouragement as a parent, our child is able to fulfill its chief end in being created as it is praising, worshipping and enjoying God perfectly forever, without the hindrance of sin and sorrow, and most likely in full maturity. Also, enjoying perfect fellowship with God's people, all the saints from all of history, my dad, my siblings and nieces or nephews that died before birth.
Also I've been reflecting on how my sisters, and even myself possibly would not have been born had not miscarriages happened when they did. God has and will continue to work all things for His glory and for the good of His people.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Isa 46:10
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
There are so many good things that have resulted from the death of our child. We have great reason to believe that our child's soul was carried to heaven, their sins being covered by the blood of Christ, we and our children are part of the Covenant. This is a great encouragement as a parent, our child is able to fulfill its chief end in being created as it is praising, worshipping and enjoying God perfectly forever, without the hindrance of sin and sorrow, and most likely in full maturity. Also, enjoying perfect fellowship with God's people, all the saints from all of history, my dad, my siblings and nieces or nephews that died before birth.
Also I've been reflecting on how my sisters, and even myself possibly would not have been born had not miscarriages happened when they did. God has and will continue to work all things for His glory and for the good of His people.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Isa 46:10
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Saturday, October 22, 2005
tagged?
Ok so, I guess this is the latest blog thing. I will participate to be friendly.
1. I am cheap. The cheaper the deal, the more excited about it I am.
2. I am a lazy bum, but I do make my bed daily (woah huh Jody?). When we shared a bedroom last she would make my bed for me so that she didnt have to suffer with messiness.
3. I am a know-it-all, I think ppl like me are annoying, especially the 7 year old version.
4. I love eating porridge for breakfast. I ate it daily while growing up and hated it until I was a teenager. It reminds me of my dad.
5. I like washing dishes. My grandmother (dad's mom) used to say that you would be a loved house guest if you washed the dishes, so I did this while staying with my Aunt and Uncle a few years ago, I dont know if it worked, but I did come to like washing. Also, its way easier than drying and putting dishes away, you dont have to reorganize anything. See? Lazy. :)
1. I am cheap. The cheaper the deal, the more excited about it I am.
2. I am a lazy bum, but I do make my bed daily (woah huh Jody?). When we shared a bedroom last she would make my bed for me so that she didnt have to suffer with messiness.
3. I am a know-it-all, I think ppl like me are annoying, especially the 7 year old version.
4. I love eating porridge for breakfast. I ate it daily while growing up and hated it until I was a teenager. It reminds me of my dad.
5. I like washing dishes. My grandmother (dad's mom) used to say that you would be a loved house guest if you washed the dishes, so I did this while staying with my Aunt and Uncle a few years ago, I dont know if it worked, but I did come to like washing. Also, its way easier than drying and putting dishes away, you dont have to reorganize anything. See? Lazy. :)
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Song in my heart
So, it's getting better. I'm getting better. This has been a rough week, but a good one for my soul. I do feel encouraged and strengthened in my faith, after struggling with bitterness, with anger, with not wanting to care about anything anymore, my eyes are dry ( more of the time) and there is a song in my heart.
Psa 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Shawn's working tonight. I have alot I need to do around here, mainly putting away the laundry that is sprawled all over the living room where I folded it last night, and the night before. I'll rest as well.
Tomorrow Amanda and I are going to a fabric sale. :) She needs to get a rotory mat and cutter, I guess they're going for cheap this weekend.
Psa 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Shawn's working tonight. I have alot I need to do around here, mainly putting away the laundry that is sprawled all over the living room where I folded it last night, and the night before. I'll rest as well.
Tomorrow Amanda and I are going to a fabric sale. :) She needs to get a rotory mat and cutter, I guess they're going for cheap this weekend.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
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