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Old Habits Meet New Goals

Well, we made it through the holidays and are finishing up the birthday celebrations tonight.  (Happy Birthday to that special someone who shares a birthday with Ryan!)  The boys had a fantastic time at their indoor pool party this past weekend.  

I've been thinking about New Year's Resolutions.  I make them almost every year, and can't seem to stick with them.  I heard some suggestions that I am going to try this year.  First, I will make goals for myself, and then I will write a prayer for the year that will help me attain those goals.  I know that only through Christ will I be able to meet those challenges.   Philippians 4:13 says " I can do everything through Him who gives me strength".   How often I try and "go it alone" only to end up back where I was.  Some goals are easier than others - *Clean the kitchen before I go to bed, not too hard.  *Tackle the laundry monster in my room, a bit more difficult.  But I know that no matter what God has called me to, I can do it with His help.  Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".   God has a plan for me!

My life verse ( for now) is Isaiah 40: 30-31  Even youths grow tired  and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"   My hope is in the Lord for everything, the little things like housework, cooking, etc. and the biggies, like raising my children to be disciples of Christ, being the supportive God-honoring wife that I am called to be.

Speaking of trusting in the Lord, we have started another homeschool semester.  I found this video on YouTube.  It is my "jumpstart" for January.  Enjoy! (I'm hoping the link worked, if not I'll try again.)

Blessings to all!

Donna

Happy New Year

What a great Christmas and New Year we had!  The kids (and I) have been enjoying our new Wii.  Video games have come a long way since Pong.  I never would have dreamed that my kids could actually make a character that looks like me for a video game.  Not only me, but they did the entire family.  I have to admit that Johnny's looks the most like him.  

We had a nice dinner out as a family last night for New Years Eve, and then came home to watch football.  After that, we watched the Ball drop and that was about the end of our evening.

The boys have a swim meet this weekend, after that we will spend the rest of the weekend relaxing and getting ready to start school again next week.

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Okay, I think I have finally figured this picture posting stuff out, hopefully it works this time.  :)

Have a great day!

Donna

Merry CHRISTmas Eve!

Okay, so we ordered a dollhouse for Madison, it is now sitting in the UPS place, and has been there since yesterday evening.  I keep checking for that very hopeful statement on the tracking information:  "out for delivery".   Looks like I will be picking up a back-up just in case today.  Thankfully she is very easy to buy for and will love whatever she gets.

I made cake balls last night, yes I am turning into a Christmas baker!  They turned out really good.   Today the boys will make the birthday cake for Jesus that we will enjoy tomorrow.  

I read a verse in Luke today that I just love - Luke 1:45  Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.  

That is Elizabeth speaking to Mary just after Mary found out she  was carrying God's son.  

May I spend more time listening to God and actually hearing what He has planned for me!

I am going to attempt to post a picture.  If it works, it is a picture of Ryan and Justin in the snow we had a couple of weeks ago.   If not, draw a picture of a snowman and two excited boys! :)

For those who want to read the story of Mary and Martha, it is found in Luke 10: 38-42 in your Bible.  Check it out and pray about how you can choose what is better.  :)

Yikes, I can't believe it has been so long since I posted!  I can do better than that, I will make a point of posting more!

Well, I had my first homemade bread making  experience yesterday.  My wonderful hubby bought me  a stand mixer for Christmas, and let me have it early.  I got a great recipe from another homeschool mom.  It was alot easier than I  thought it would be.  Justin had to be my secretary and answer the phone at some points when my hands were covered in dough, but he stepped up and helped out.

We still have a few things to buy for Christmas, as usual, I never seem to finish before Christmas Eve.  But as I continue working on our Christmas preparations, foremost in my mind is the preparations made so long ago for Jesus to be born.  What an incredible leap of faith for Mary to trust in God.   Joseph stayed by her side, and trusted as well.  I wonder how I can be more trusting of God, even when things don't make sense and are even scary?  

Today will be more cleaning, cooking and preparing  the house for Christmas, but I will also be looking for ways to prepare my heart as well.  May I not get so caught up in the "Martha" aspect of Christmas and find the "Mary" in me that will look for what is better.

Have a great day!  :)