Did you ever have one of those moments where you're sitting there listening to a speaker, or a preacher, a song, or whatever, and all of a sudden a sentence leaps out and crashes headlong into your very spirit & soul? Time seems to stand still. The thought echoes through your brain over & over, and you know that it was spoken just for you. Meant for you. You know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God himself chose the words, signed His name to it, and handed them to you. I have.
It is truly amazing how it happens. I can be sitting there so unsuspecting ... never even looking for a word from Him. And yet He so knows when I need to hear from Him. Need to be assured of His involvement in my life. I love it.
Today God spoke to me through a speaker at our MOPS group. She was going along beautifully speaking on growing deeper friendships, when she paused, and began sharing some of her own personal story. And right in the middle of it she said, "I thought that my struggle was too big for God. That I needed to {control it all} myself." Wow. I am so there right now. And it's amazing how I don't even see it until God gently shows me from His perspective.
Anyways ... there's my little "God Moment" from today. I've been missing my blog lately. So so so much life happening these days. It's been great, but somehow the blog hits a back burner. I hope to get back into the groove quite soon.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Girls in White Dresses with Wide Satin Sashes ...
... these are a few of my favorite things.
Okay, so they are not in white dresses, but they do have satin-y tie-bows, and they are definitely some of my favorites!!
My little man took his first steps yesterday!!! He is 10 months old, kinda petite, and very determined. I love his toothy little grin.
In other news, Jason had a day at home today between jobs. What a treat! I suggested to him this morning that he could do the homeschooling while I cleaned the kitchen. He assured me that he would clean the kitchen while he taught school, and that I should go on and do something else. Sure. Uh-huh. I think he had a startling introduction to how much concentration it takes to keep 3 kiddoes gainfully occupied. So I cleaned the kitchen myself, peacefully and without interruption. By 11 am, Jason herded the scholars outside, muttering that he better have 'shop class' with them or else he would feel like he had gotten nothing done the whole morning. I confess I had to stifle the chuckles.
Other "Favorite Things" about my day ...
~ browsing homes for sale with my hubby & dreaming about which one we'd chose ~
~ getting the whole yard mowed! In the same week! ~
~ warm, homemade bread, toasted, with homemade strawberry jam ~
~ getting the whole basement cleaned ~
~ a phone call from my best friend ~
~ sorting & organizing old pictures .... a flood of great memories ~
~ cuddling with a happy toddler after a good nap ~
What was the best part about your day?
~
Okay, so they are not in white dresses, but they do have satin-y tie-bows, and they are definitely some of my favorites!!
I finished the little dresses today by adding a wide strip around the bottom, and adding tie-belt ribbons. I think Jenna will wear hers for quite a long time. *smile* I think they will also look terribly cute with matching long-sleeved shirts underneath.
My little man took his first steps yesterday!!! He is 10 months old, kinda petite, and very determined. I love his toothy little grin.
In other news, Jason had a day at home today between jobs. What a treat! I suggested to him this morning that he could do the homeschooling while I cleaned the kitchen. He assured me that he would clean the kitchen while he taught school, and that I should go on and do something else. Sure. Uh-huh. I think he had a startling introduction to how much concentration it takes to keep 3 kiddoes gainfully occupied. So I cleaned the kitchen myself, peacefully and without interruption. By 11 am, Jason herded the scholars outside, muttering that he better have 'shop class' with them or else he would feel like he had gotten nothing done the whole morning. I confess I had to stifle the chuckles.
Other "Favorite Things" about my day ...
~ browsing homes for sale with my hubby & dreaming about which one we'd chose ~
~ getting the whole yard mowed! In the same week! ~
~ warm, homemade bread, toasted, with homemade strawberry jam ~
~ getting the whole basement cleaned ~
~ a phone call from my best friend ~
~ sorting & organizing old pictures .... a flood of great memories ~
~ cuddling with a happy toddler after a good nap ~
What was the best part about your day?
~
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's A Big World ...
He makes a bee-line for the door any time it gets left open even a crack. I love to see him gazing out the window. I think he has a bit of farm-boy in him. The tractors & combines & corn wagons going by these days have him in awe. And every last thing in this house gets pushed as a tractor. The stool ... my phone ... a cup ... any toy .... it's down on one hand & his knees, crawling along while pushing that "rig'. It is so cute! HE is so cute!
Apple Cidering
Every year one of our favorite activities which signals Autumn's arrival is making apple cider. My Dad in true Gehman form, designed & built his very own apple cider press. I love to see it in action. I would almost venture to say that I would have known it was his even if I had not seen him make it. The talent that man has to visualize something -and then make it- floors me. I love it!
This year's apple cider day was balmy compared to those of past years. No frozen fingers stiffly fumbling to wash and sort apples, no layers of jackets and coats and leggings, no bitter wind urging us to finish up quickly. We picked up bushels of apples in the orchard ... yellows, reds, greens. The more flavors & varieties the better cider you get. The little girls had so much fun helping Grandma wash apples. Then through the chopper .... the press .... the strainer ... and into jugs. We stopped with 32 gallons to share, simply because our freezers are too full. There seemed to be just as many apples as when we arrived.
This whole week now I've wished for spiced hot cider. So tonight I poured half a gallon of cider in a pot, added some cinnamon sticks, a few whole cloves, and a touch of brown sugar. Simmered it together for 15 minutes, and ladled a cupful out. Ooohhhhh! It was so perfect. I have to confess I am on my 3rd cupful. It's like Autumn in a teacup.
This year's apple cider day was balmy compared to those of past years. No frozen fingers stiffly fumbling to wash and sort apples, no layers of jackets and coats and leggings, no bitter wind urging us to finish up quickly. We picked up bushels of apples in the orchard ... yellows, reds, greens. The more flavors & varieties the better cider you get. The little girls had so much fun helping Grandma wash apples. Then through the chopper .... the press .... the strainer ... and into jugs. We stopped with 32 gallons to share, simply because our freezers are too full. There seemed to be just as many apples as when we arrived.
This whole week now I've wished for spiced hot cider. So tonight I poured half a gallon of cider in a pot, added some cinnamon sticks, a few whole cloves, and a touch of brown sugar. Simmered it together for 15 minutes, and ladled a cupful out. Ooohhhhh! It was so perfect. I have to confess I am on my 3rd cupful. It's like Autumn in a teacup.
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