A friend of mine posted this on Facebook today and I had to repost it because it is exactly what has been on my heart lately. Check it out...
http://www.hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/when-the-goal-is-beyond-your-reach-6134
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Good Memories
Our lives seem to be getting busier and busier and we're lovin' every minute of it. We have been blessed with many opportunities to visit with friends and family in recent months. Some of our more recent memorable events include hangin' out in Lena with Dad and Peggy, going to the Cubs/Cards game in St. Louis, and Illini football games with family and our favorite tailgating friends, Lesley and Tim. Jesse also spent a lot of time cleaning and waxing the Mustang since it is now "For Sale"...we were able to get some cute pics with Logan in the classic car. We thank God daily for so many moments that will become incredible memories:
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thankful List
A couple weeks ago our pastor gave a sermon about being thankful and praising God for all the blessings in our life. During the sermon he listed some of the things that were on his "Thankful List". When I got home that Sunday, I created my own thankful list...
I am thankful for...
1. God's unconditional love and grace.
2. Jesus' sacrifice so that I will have eternal life.
3. Eastview Christian Church members and leaders.
4. The Bible.
5. Sunshine.
6. Daffodils and petunias.
7. Jesse and Logan because they love me unconditionally and make me laugh daily.
8. Thomas the Train because he brings such joy to my son.
9. My mom who taught me sooooo much and loved and supported me for 27 years.
10. My dad because he always lets me know how proud of me he is and because he is an awesome grandfather.
11. Peggy because she loves my dad just the way he is.
12. My siblings who are all very different from me, but have taught me to respect those differences and because I love them all very much!
13. My in-laws for accepting me into their family and loving me no matter what.
14. My job because it challenges me daily, but I truly enjoy every challenge.
15. My co-workers who have taught me so much.
16. My students who have also taught me so much.
17. Oreos, peanut butter and pizza because they are yummy!
18. DVR because without it I would never get to see my shows since my husband is so thankful for his Playstation 3.
19. Libraries (free books!!!...who doesn't love free stuff!)
20. My doctors and dentists who I trust completely.
21. Music.
22. All my friends who know everything about me and love me and support me even though they know everything about me.
23. The people who work at Culvers--they are always soooooo friendly.
24. My home, sweet, home.
25. Shelly and the Hart family for loving Logan and taking such good care of him every day.
26. Nemo because he cuddles with me when I'm sad.
27. Comfy blankets and good books.
28. Blogs...
I am thankful for...
1. God's unconditional love and grace.
2. Jesus' sacrifice so that I will have eternal life.
3. Eastview Christian Church members and leaders.
4. The Bible.
5. Sunshine.
6. Daffodils and petunias.
7. Jesse and Logan because they love me unconditionally and make me laugh daily.
8. Thomas the Train because he brings such joy to my son.
9. My mom who taught me sooooo much and loved and supported me for 27 years.
10. My dad because he always lets me know how proud of me he is and because he is an awesome grandfather.
11. Peggy because she loves my dad just the way he is.
12. My siblings who are all very different from me, but have taught me to respect those differences and because I love them all very much!
13. My in-laws for accepting me into their family and loving me no matter what.
14. My job because it challenges me daily, but I truly enjoy every challenge.
15. My co-workers who have taught me so much.
16. My students who have also taught me so much.
17. Oreos, peanut butter and pizza because they are yummy!
18. DVR because without it I would never get to see my shows since my husband is so thankful for his Playstation 3.
19. Libraries (free books!!!...who doesn't love free stuff!)
20. My doctors and dentists who I trust completely.
21. Music.
22. All my friends who know everything about me and love me and support me even though they know everything about me.
23. The people who work at Culvers--they are always soooooo friendly.
24. My home, sweet, home.
25. Shelly and the Hart family for loving Logan and taking such good care of him every day.
26. Nemo because he cuddles with me when I'm sad.
27. Comfy blankets and good books.
28. Blogs...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I Was So Mad
I love Mercer Mayer books! Every time I go to the library I pick up a few of them for Logan. One of my favorites is entitled I Was So Mad. I remember reading this book (and some of the other Mercer Mayer books) when I was young. I realize now why they are so appealing to kids...they are written from a kid's point of view. The other night when I was reading I Was So Mad to Logan, I suddenly realized that he must feel "so mad" quite often. Some days I just have to follow him around the house telling him "No", "Please don't do that" and "If you don't stop by the time I get to '3' you are going to have a time out!" It must make him "so mad" to not be allowed to jump on the couch, stand on the dishwasher door, play in Nemo's water bowl, throw his toys, play in the fireplace, etc...He just doesn't understand that he could fall and get hurt or break something or make a mess for his parents. He doesn't understand and it just makes him "so mad" (see picture below). So, while rules are important and meaningful, we recognize that sometimes it's okay to break the rules...sometimes breaking the rules can be fun and sometimes breaking the rules can make us soooo happy!
"I was so mad because mom and dad kept making me pose for pictures!"
"I was so mad because mom and dad kept making me pose for pictures!"-Logan
Sunday, September 12, 2010
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