Multitude Monday

81.  A break from school...we all need it!

82.  Kind words...they are a balm to my heart.

83.  An afternoon at the salon...new hair, new woman!!

84.  A quick supper with Paul...after shopping and errands.

85.  Chatting with Megan...hearing her voice.

86.  Lauren...her willingness to always help out!

87.  A day out with my boys at the H.S. convention!

88.  Our state H.S. organization...for all of their hard work!

89.  To be a part of our dear friends anniversary celebration and their godly example of marriage.

90.  The wisdom of many well known homeschool speakers, leaders, movers and shakers...thanks for helping me through the years!

Wordless Wednesday

Kindred Spirits

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, kindred spirit, and mentor, Jane.  You have been such a blessing in my life and I thank our LORD for you!  You have encouraged, challenged, and supported me as a wife, mother, friend, and daughter of the KING.    

"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world."
— L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

"True friends are always together in spirit. (Anne Shirley) — L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive-- it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there? But am I talking too much? People are always telling me I do. Would you rather I didn't talk? If you say so I'll stop. I can STOP when I make up my mind to it, although it's difficult."
— L.M. Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables)

May God richly bless my kindred spirit, Jane...love you, girl!

Multitude Monday

 71.  Safety from the storms last week.

72.  Attending revival with my niece and her family with Paul(who worked hard to get back home!)and our boys.

73.  For a dear family who lost a loved one...God's strength and comfort to them.

74.  Blue birds at our feeder this week...love to see them!

75.  A peaceful afternoon at one of my favorite places.

76.  Samuel...our birthday boy!  You are a precious gift!

77.  A girls day out with a dear friend.

78.  Family night...wonderful movie!

79.  Mothers Day Weekend...a surprise visit from Megan and Andrew, work on our current project, aka, the bathroom, lunch out, cards, notes, hugs, kisses, artwork by Samuel...a lighthouse in progress, and the entire family together! 

80.  The blessing of being a mother...it is an honor to be your mom!

Happy Birthday Samuel!

S-smiles, surprises 

A-artist, antics

M-memorable,musical

U-unique, unselfish

E-exceptional, exuberant

L- laughter,lovable

We celebrated a very special birthday this weekend...our precious Samuel turned 12 years old!  Where has the time gone??  The whole gang was home to celebrate this special day and we showered him with gifts...cards, and a little cash.  We love you more than words can express!!  May the Lord bless and keep you, our dear son! 

Wordless Wednesday

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet,  and a light unto my path.

A Few of My Favorite Things...Just For Moms

Raspberry-Cinnamon French Toast Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Breakfast-Pizza-8

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/White-Chocolate-Torte

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Mother-s-Day-Recipes/Mother-s-Day-Memory-Box

 

 

I love being a mom!  Thank you Father for the precious gift of each child that you have so graciously placed in our family.  Happy Mothers Day to all the moms!

Multitude Monday

61.  Questions...yes, questions!  I am thankful that my little guys are excited and curious about God's creation and ask many, many questions.  It keeps me on my toes...and humbles me because I realize just how much I don't know!

62.  Hugs...I sure need them!

63.  Attending revival with my niece and her family...it was wonderful!

64.  Another year...I sure don't get as excited about my birthday like I used to...But I know that I am blessed beyond measure.

65.  The thoughtfulness of my family...you all are so precious to me.

66.  Beautiful music...Life Action Ministries provided the music at the revival and it was wonderful!

67.  Books, in particular this week: What is a Family, by Edith Schaeffer.

68.  Smiles...they lift my spirits!

69.  The differences in my children...it would be so boring if they were all the same!!  And Lord, please remind me of this during the week.

70.  Date night with Paul...at a dinner playhouse...oh, so appreciated!