So Jacob and Jaron played baseball this spring and they had so much fun! Even though it got rained out a couple times they made up for it with double headers. In the beginning of the season it was cold and as the weeks went by it got HOT!
Baseball Season
Enjoying My Children
Then we had the Mother/Son ladies meeting at church and the boys enjoyed the mustaches and hats.
Happy 7th Birthday Jonah!!!
He is VERY smart and loves numbers like his mommy. He loves school and has a very compassionate heart. He can always tell when I have a headache and says he feels bad for me and sorry that I don't feel good. I love this little boy with all of me.
Silly rabbit Easter is for Jesus!
Well if you've been reading my blog long enough you know we do not celebrate Easter like most of the world. Because we are Christians we choose to focus on Jesus and what He did for us at Calvary. Our celebrations include Resurrection Eggs. I think they cost $12-$15 in the stores but I bought the eggs for $1 and had the rest here at home or printed it on the computer.
The I asked the boys to collect 5 rocks each in their "Un-Easter" baskets. They thought is was a little weird but they did it. We brought them in the house and wrote our sins on the rocks and read Ezekiel 36:26 and we talked about how our sins are like rocks in our hearts. The we reminded them when Jesus dies on the cross He shed His blood to cover our sins. So we covered the baskets with a red cloth and explained how Jesus can't see ours sins when they are covered by His blood.
We read each numbered egg that coordinated with the plastic egg and what was inside.
They told the story of Jesus at the Last Supper and how he was betrayed, nailed to the cross with a crown of thorns, died and rose again on the 3rd day.
The kids love them!
The I asked the boys to collect 5 rocks each in their "Un-Easter" baskets. They thought is was a little weird but they did it. We brought them in the house and wrote our sins on the rocks and read Ezekiel 36:26 and we talked about how our sins are like rocks in our hearts. The we reminded them when Jesus dies on the cross He shed His blood to cover our sins. So we covered the baskets with a red cloth and explained how Jesus can't see ours sins when they are covered by His blood.
We also made Resurrection Rolls
You need:
One can of crescent roll dough
8 large marshmallows (or one for each roll you’ll be making)
Melted butter
Cinnamon sugar
Read John 19 while the oven is preheating to 350.
Unroll the crescent rolls and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Explain that this is like the cloth they wrapped Jesus in.
Give your child a marshmallow and explain that it represents Jesus,
Roll the marshmallows in the melted butter.
This symbolizes the embalming oils.
Roll the marshmallows in the cinnamon sugar.
This is like the spices used to prepare his body for burial.
Wrap the marshmallow in the crescent roll cloth, pinching the dough together securely. This represents how they wrapped Jesus’ body.
Put the rolls in the oven (symbolizing the tomb) and bake for 12 minutes.
all white and pure because He was without sin.
all white and pure because He was without sin.
While the rolls are baking, read John 20:1-18.
Open the tomb and remove the rolls. When they’re cool enough to handle, break one open and discover what happened to the marshmallow.
Open the tomb and remove the rolls. When they’re cool enough to handle, break one open and discover what happened to the marshmallow.
JESUS IS RISEN!
JESUS IS RISEN!
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
Strength in Submission
"Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it." Ephesians 5:22-25
It's not always easy to be submissive and there are times when I disagree with his decisions, but I have learned that if I follow my husband it makes our marriage work a lot easier. He has to answer to God for our family and the way he leads our home. My husband has to answer to God for the way he provides for us and keeps me happy. As long as I do my part in submitting to him and he does his part in submitting to God then everything will fall into place.
When those things get out of order and he does not want to follow God's will for our family or I don't want to agree with his decisions he makes, then there will be fighting and tension and turmoil in the marriage. No one will be happy and most marriages end in divorce because the home is out of order.
Sometimes being a submissive wife requires us to do things we might not be in the mood for or might not have time to do. But if that's what we need to do to keep our husbands happy then that is the right thing. I will say it again, it's NOT always easy and it took me 15 years to figure it out.
So many have asked how we made it this far in our marriage and how we are still in love after all these years....well it hasn't always been great and we've had some rough years, but God showed us how to love each other and put Him first in our lives.
Marriage takes a lot of work and its hard. Every day you have to wake up thinking "What can I do today to make him happy?" or "How can I make his day better?" Sweet little notes in his lunch or text messages during the day at work is nice and unexpected. We have to go out of our way to be nice to each other or we will get lazy and complacent. We just assume the other one is happy and then you grow apart.
You have to communicate every day how you feel or you will lose your connection. Our tone of voice makes a WORLD of difference.
Proverbs 15:1 " A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Choose your words wisely and don't just say things without thinking first.
Learn to pray together at home. That can be the most precious thing and helps you grow together in the Lord and stronger as a couple learning to open up and tell each other your deepest feelings. Asking God to forgive us for our failures in front of our spouse is humbling and helps them to see us at our weakest. It's good for them to know we are aware of our faults and we need God's help to fix them.
So, just because I said all that, don't get this mental picture in your head that our marriage is perfect, because it's not. I still struggle every day trying to be submissive and bite my tongue and keep him happy. It's a DAILY job. Marriage is hard work but it's worth it. And I am so glad we made it this far. I hope God gives us 50 more years together.
It's not always easy to be submissive and there are times when I disagree with his decisions, but I have learned that if I follow my husband it makes our marriage work a lot easier. He has to answer to God for our family and the way he leads our home. My husband has to answer to God for the way he provides for us and keeps me happy. As long as I do my part in submitting to him and he does his part in submitting to God then everything will fall into place.
When those things get out of order and he does not want to follow God's will for our family or I don't want to agree with his decisions he makes, then there will be fighting and tension and turmoil in the marriage. No one will be happy and most marriages end in divorce because the home is out of order.
Sometimes being a submissive wife requires us to do things we might not be in the mood for or might not have time to do. But if that's what we need to do to keep our husbands happy then that is the right thing. I will say it again, it's NOT always easy and it took me 15 years to figure it out.
So many have asked how we made it this far in our marriage and how we are still in love after all these years....well it hasn't always been great and we've had some rough years, but God showed us how to love each other and put Him first in our lives.
Marriage takes a lot of work and its hard. Every day you have to wake up thinking "What can I do today to make him happy?" or "How can I make his day better?" Sweet little notes in his lunch or text messages during the day at work is nice and unexpected. We have to go out of our way to be nice to each other or we will get lazy and complacent. We just assume the other one is happy and then you grow apart.
You have to communicate every day how you feel or you will lose your connection. Our tone of voice makes a WORLD of difference.
Proverbs 15:1 " A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Choose your words wisely and don't just say things without thinking first.
Learn to pray together at home. That can be the most precious thing and helps you grow together in the Lord and stronger as a couple learning to open up and tell each other your deepest feelings. Asking God to forgive us for our failures in front of our spouse is humbling and helps them to see us at our weakest. It's good for them to know we are aware of our faults and we need God's help to fix them.
So, just because I said all that, don't get this mental picture in your head that our marriage is perfect, because it's not. I still struggle every day trying to be submissive and bite my tongue and keep him happy. It's a DAILY job. Marriage is hard work but it's worth it. And I am so glad we made it this far. I hope God gives us 50 more years together.
Homeschool Field Trips
THANK YOU!
To the 4 people who donated money for our flights. We are so grateful for your generosity. We pray that God will greatly bless your family. I was able to book the flights, but while I was waiting to get the money, the prices went up. So after some checking around I found that staying over night and flying with southwest airlines is cheaper than flying there and back in one day with delta.
I got a hotel room at the medical rate and our tickets for $830. So that left some for airport parking, meals and cab fare. Thanks again for everything. I am trying not to stress about the expenses for our trip later this year for his surgery. I know God will provide a way like He always does!
I got a hotel room at the medical rate and our tickets for $830. So that left some for airport parking, meals and cab fare. Thanks again for everything. I am trying not to stress about the expenses for our trip later this year for his surgery. I know God will provide a way like He always does!
Temperance (Self Control)
Temperance- 1. Moderation; particularly, habitual
moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions;
restrained or moderate indulgence; as temperance in eating and drinking;
temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth. temperance in eating and drinking
is opposed to gluttony and drunkenness, and in other indulgences, to excess. 2.
Patience; calmness; sedateness; moderation of passion.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
We all need to learn more self control with our cell
phones and ipods. Putting them down and having real life connections with
people, face to face. Praying more and reading our Bibles more and using our
cell phones less.
God rewards your self-control. Look at Joseph.
While he spent a number of years in prison and as a slave, eventually he rose
to the highest appointed position in Egypt and even found his family once
again. God will eventually reward your self-control. You just need to have some
patience. Sometimes when we get frustrated with situations that involve others,
we have a tendency to say hurtful things, before we really think about what we
are saying. At times it is difficult for us to be careful with our words, this
is when we need God’s help. God can help
us control our tongues; we need to trust God to help us in this area.
Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth
and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Prov. 12:15-16 “The way of a fool is
right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. A fool’s
wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
Speaking too hastily is like a tube of toothpaste. Once you squeeze it and the
toothpaste comes out, there’s no way to put it back in. The words out of a
fool’s mouth are quick and it’s too late to do damage control as the damage has
been done.
The believer’s testimony speaks the loudest about how we walk with
the Lord. We can blab all we want, but our actions will reflect whose fruit we are displaying – the fruit of the Holy Spirit or the fruit of the world (the
devil’s fruit). The more a Christian is
in the Word and applying it to their life, the more they will exercise that muscle
of self control. It does not come over night – it comes with much practice. The
world thinks that it’s good for you to speak your mind. However, the Lord
thinks differently.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
Struggling mother/ homeschooler
Sometimes I just feel like a horrible mother I cannot get my children to behave and it can be very discouraging. I wonder sometimes if I made a mistake in choosing to homeschool, It's a daily challenge to make the boys do their school and focus on their lessons. Every time I think of giving up and putting them in public school I get another email from Fox news about another school shooting. It really scares me to think about what could happen if I put my children back in public school and if someone brought a gun in the school system. I would never be able to forgive myself for giving up on homeschooling them.
We know it's the best thing for our children to be home with us. We are able to make our own schedule according to revivals and church activities. Not being tied down and stuck on the public school schedule is wonderful! They are learning Bible principles in almost all their lessons. I mean the way I think of it... isn't all parenting difficult? I can't just give up that would be so wrong of me I have to keep going one day at a time. I just keep telling myself "you can do this Terri, don't give up on your children they need you and they look to you for guidance".
So I feel a lot of pressure to make the best decisions for them and do the right things. I also set very high standards for myself and strive for perfection. When I don't meet my goals I am dissappointed in myself. (please tell my I'm not the only one) Being a mother is the hardest job in the world! I truly believe it, not only because I'm training children to become adults one day, but also because I do not get paid for what I do. Maybe when they grow up they will take care of me or one day in heaven I'll be rewarded (I hope). But for now I have to stay focused and not let the devil steal my joy.
We know it's the best thing for our children to be home with us. We are able to make our own schedule according to revivals and church activities. Not being tied down and stuck on the public school schedule is wonderful! They are learning Bible principles in almost all their lessons. I mean the way I think of it... isn't all parenting difficult? I can't just give up that would be so wrong of me I have to keep going one day at a time. I just keep telling myself "you can do this Terri, don't give up on your children they need you and they look to you for guidance".
So I feel a lot of pressure to make the best decisions for them and do the right things. I also set very high standards for myself and strive for perfection. When I don't meet my goals I am dissappointed in myself. (please tell my I'm not the only one) Being a mother is the hardest job in the world! I truly believe it, not only because I'm training children to become adults one day, but also because I do not get paid for what I do. Maybe when they grow up they will take care of me or one day in heaven I'll be rewarded (I hope). But for now I have to stay focused and not let the devil steal my joy.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Tired from all the shopping...
Justus had a birthday!
we bought him a Pre-K booklet to start in and he is excited about "doing school" like his brothers.
He has been writing his name and tracing letters in his new book.
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