Multitude Monday

 151.  For my crazy life...my computer died, the dryer is making very loud strange sounds, but we are all healthy!  (I have no pictures at the time because I am using a borrowed computer)

152.  A weekend with my girls...book shopping, dinner, and lots of laughing!

153.  Being a mother to boys...it sure has helped me be a stronger woman! :)

154.  A good conversation with my older son...his smile still gets to my heart!

155.  Read alouds with my boys.
 

156.  Dinner and a show with Paul...it's so good to still date!

157.  A weekend of history with the gang!

158.  An afternoon with a dear friend!

159.  My second son now has a driver's license....not sure about this one!!

160.  My sister...wish she lived closer!

Multitude Monday

141.  Andrew's quick recovery after a severe allergic reaction.

142.  The quick response of the medical team.

143.  The prayers of friends and family.

144.  Prayer with my husband, Paul.

145.  Getting back to a schedule...however crazy it may be!!

146.  Bible Study...this is a wonderful book!

 
147.  Catching up with a dear friend over supper.

148.   Chatting with Megan on the phone.

149.  A day out with Lauren.

150.  Cooler weather....so ready for it!

Happy Father's Day!

 When I think of my daddy, the word strength comes to my mind.  It was not by means of stature that provided this strength; for he would not be considered a big man.  But he was a strong man, a protector, provider, and defender.  He did not have to express in words...it was by his actions that proved it true.  I am thankful for all that he did for me and I honor his memory today...how I wish I could say these words to him.  I love you Daddy!

My husband also brings the word strength to my mind...and his stature brings it to those around him as well.  But it's not because of his height or size that I think of strength...it is Christ within him.  He exhibits the love of Christ in our home and there is nothing on earth stronger than that!  I am so thankful for you, Paul!  Happy Father's Day!  

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.      Ephesians 6:4

Oh God, who art our Father, take my human fatherhood and bless it with thy Spirit.  Le me not fail this little son of mine.  Help me to know what thou wouldst make of him, and use me to help and bless him.  Make me loving and understanding, cheerful and patient and sensitive to all his needs, so that he may trust me enough to come close to me and let me come very close to him.  Make me ashamed to demand of him what I do not demand of myself; but help me more and more to try to be the kind of man that he might pattern after.  And this I ask in the name and by the grace of Christ.

 Walter Russell Bowie

What gift has Providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?

  Cicero

Douglas Macarthur: By profession I am a soldier and take pride in that fact. But I am prouder – infinitely prouder – to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds, never destroys. The one has the potentiality of death; the other embodies creation and life. And while the hordes of death are mighty, the battalions of life are mightier still. It is my hope that my son, when I am gone, will remember me not from the battle field but in the home repeating with him our simple daily prayer, 'Our Father who art in Heaven.' 

Anonymous: Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys. 

For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.
Theodore Roosevelt

May God bless all the Fathers today! 

Multitude Monday

(This is my list from last week that would not post due to technical difficulties)

91.  My faithful, hard-working husband, Paul!

92.  My children...God has taught me so much through them!

93.  My parents who have gone on before me...looking forward to seeing them again one day!

94.  The babies who we will meet in heaven...I can't wait to see you!

95.  My brothers and sisters...and for the ones that have gone on before us.

96.  My Aunt Vida,(called Vidy) also in heaven...you were a grandmother to me and I can't wait to see you again!

97.  Sunday School teachers, school teachers, and many others in our community who challenged me, prayed for me, contended with my endless questions, and told on me every chance they got!!!

98.  A few hours spent with a friend in need...and knowing that she will be there for me as well!

99.  Magnolia trees...I just love them!

100.  Laughter...it truly is the best medicine!

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!

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!

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!

Multitude Monday

51. Lauren and I enjoyed a weekend visit with Megan and Andrew.

52. Safe travel to and from Megan's.

53. The well lived life of a dear Uncle who met the Lord last week...we'll miss you Uncle C.

54. Girl talk with both my girls...oh, how I've missed that!

55. The sturdy lawn mower that hopefully will stand the test of our rocky, hilly, yard!

56. The work of all my guys this weekend to get the yard in shape and start a much needed project in the house...and my azaleas are blooming for the first time this year!!

57. Paul, who rearranged a very busy day to spend the afternoon with me...I love that man!

58. My son-in-law who loves our daughter and takes very good care of her...you are a blessing!

59. An impromptu visit with a friend on a lovely spring day!

60. Kindred spirits who have encouraged me, spoken truth to me, laughed and cried with me, and loved me through the years!

Multitude Monday

  

41.  I found myself being somewhat anxious last week about many things...and then the Lord brought this verse to my mind:  For who hath despised the day of small things? Zechariah 4:10

Thank you Lord for your patience with me...such a weak instrument.

42.  The small things...I guess it was our theme last week...I came home on Thursday after an extremely busy day to find this on my night stand...from my very thoughtful daughter, Lauren!  I had shared with her that I used to crave these cookies but it had been years since I had enjoyed one...or two.

 

 43.  A day out with Luke and Jonathan...thank you boys for all the lifting and loading at Sams!

44.  The progress of all of our music students!  Great job, boys!

45.  For our daughter, Megan...thank you so much for helping me with all the tek stuff! I love our chats and miss you so much!  

46.  I am so grateful for my husband, Paul...who took our son, Luke, on a special father/son trip!

47.  Movie night with the gang!  We love Gary Cooper movies!

48.  My new bread maker...so thankful we can have fresh bread in the summer without melting the house!!

 49.  A meal prepared by Ethan...and the boys loved it!

50.  An afternoon out with most of the gang...and supper out to boot!

  

Multitude Monday

 

31. God's provision so that we could pay our taxes!

32.  Steady projects for the business.

33.  A good day at testing and for everyone that helped!

34.  A wonderful visit with a dear niece.

35.  An afternoon with Lauren!

36.  Bible study with the boys...much discussion and praying together!

37.  A day spent at a friend's house...the boys played basketball, baseball, football...and we enjoyed a walk.

38.  Prayer with Paul...connecting our hearts as we seek HIM.

39.  A nature walk with the boys!

40.  Sunshine, birds singing, flowers and trees blooming!

Multitude Monday

21.  I am so thankful for Christ's victory over the grave!

22.  And because of that victory, I will see dear loved ones someday...miss you mama and daddy!

23.  Grace...I sure need it!

24.  Time well spent...my boys love this game!

25.  The good job that all my guys did on washing the windows and siding.

26.  The surprise supper that Lauren brought home to us at the end of a very busy day...I love that girl!

27.  The blessing of praying for dear friends and their prayers for us.

28.   Easter with my family...even though it didn't go quite as planned...it was a wonderful day!

29.  The steadfastness of my husband...I love you, Paul!

30.  The faithfulness of my Lord.

Grateful Monday

11.  An afternoon spent soaking up the sunshine at one of my favorite childhood places.

12.  A visit with our Megan!

13.  A girl's day out with Lauren!

14.  Book shopping!

15.  A quiet breakfast with Paul.

16.  Teaching my little guys how to read.

17.  Watching my guys working on an outdoor project together.

18.  Coffee and conversation with a dear friend.

19.  Spring...need I say more!

20.  The power of prayer!