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Sunday Inspiration
The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy? – Amos 3:8
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My Son Has Returned
My son has returned! Seth made the drive back from Ohio and arrived last night. Sometimes you just don’t know what your kids are capable of and he did surprise me. He seemed to handle the drive well; we made sure that we called him quite frequently to see how he was doing. The first day he drove 8 hours to my mom’s and stayed overnight. The next day I think he drove 12 or 16 hours and still wanted to go on but Russell booked him a motel room so that he could get some decent rest – and because he knows how dangerous it can be to drive when you’re tired.…
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Photos of a Cowboy Kid
Probably inspired by Serenity’s photo shoot with Audrey, I decided to try one myself. Usually, I take the children to a professional photographer but with funds being tight, I’ve been hesitating. Too long as a matter of fact. I like to get a picture of them when they turn 13. That didn’t happen with Wesley and he’s now 14. Oh, dear! I also like to get a picture of them at age 6. Since Justus turned 6 in April, it was time for him. I had the clothes I wanted him to wear and so one day this past week, we decided to just take the pictures. Getting pictures of children is…
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The Varied Pursuits of Children
Isn’t it so delightful watching your children explore their interests? You never know what will grab their attention. Although all of my boys love the outdoors & boy things, their interests are varied. Even if they all enjoy the same activity, the levels of their intensity may not be the same. Here are a few things that I have thought of that my boys have shown enthusiasm for over the years: boxing fencing (this was peaked by our Middle Ages Study) hunting archery rock climbing (be still my pounding heart!) hiking the Grand Canyon (one of my sons has now done it twice; he went down & up in one day, one time…
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Beautiful Words of Fanny Crosby
“It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.” If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind…for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.” – Fanny Crosby 1820-1915
