The news out of Haiti is so sad. We have shirt-tail connections to people who have lost loved ones. It is hard to sit in my house, with all my family accounted for, and even grasp what it must be like on the ground in Haiti. I don't think we can fathom the depths of the loss or the need. As the kids and I were getting breakfast and lunches and launching for the day, we had the Today show on. It was a teachable moment. A sad moment to remind my bickering, chaotic kids that we are blessed, and that we are called to help.
I am struggling with pushing the kids to help. We have a local branch of Kids Against Hunger here in town and they are packaging food round the clock right now. The kids suggested going and helping as a family. We will head there after school tomorrow. They are requesting those that come to package also bring some sort of a donation. I REALLY want the kids to think up donating some of their money on their own. I REALLY don't want to push them into doing it, but I also think it is something they will remember for the rest of their lives, and hopefully at this young age, will plant the seeds of our truly global family. Because we truly are a global family. Whether it is someone in our own community that needs help, or an ocean away in Ethiopia or Haiti, we are a global family.
Do what you can, with what you have, to spread God's Word, Share God's Love, and Help your global Sisters and Brothers.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
It's Too Da** Cold!
Okay, yes, I did choose to live in this frozen tundra. Nothing beats a warm summer evening, sitting in the boat at sunset, listening to the loons. Everything beats -50 wind chill, 20+ inches of snow, and ice so thick I want to put skates on the mini van. But I guess I have to deal with one to relish the other.
It really is damn cold here right now. The poor puppy, who still needs some house-training work, looks at me like I have lost my mind as I shove her tush quickly out the door. She is repaying me by leaving little presents all over the house. Poor puppers. (invest in Kids and Pets stock if you are looking for a sure thing...we are buying tons of it right now)
They say it is going to thaw soon. It's going to get to a whopping 30. Might be time to break out the shorts.
I am feeling a little chilly on the job front as well. Church has not posted the application for the job I am hoping to apply for. I have never wanted a job so bad in my life. I want it so bad I almost get a physical reaction when I think about it. I feel so called to this job, and looking back, feel like God has led me to this point. But this is where I struggle. How much of this is me listening to God's call and how much of it is me following my own desires? I really do think this is a calling, but if this doesn't pan out the way I am hoping, I will be at a loss. Preschool teacher's aide is doing me in!!
The kids are all doing fine, albeit a little cagey given the weather. They got out of school early yesterday and started late today, due to the mighty fine weather. I guess it has a few perks! The tween turns 12 next week. That will be a blog post all on it's own. The princess has decided she is cute enough and doesn't need any beauty sleep...it's wrecking havoc on my beauty! Her favoritie place to sleep right now is in between mom and dad, touching both of us. Makes for a long night. I do recall her brothers all doing this about this age...and they all sleep pretty well now, so we are holding out hope!
Well, time to send a princess to the tub, and hope for a little warm sleep later in the evening. As the boys around here say...
Peace out!
It really is damn cold here right now. The poor puppy, who still needs some house-training work, looks at me like I have lost my mind as I shove her tush quickly out the door. She is repaying me by leaving little presents all over the house. Poor puppers. (invest in Kids and Pets stock if you are looking for a sure thing...we are buying tons of it right now)
They say it is going to thaw soon. It's going to get to a whopping 30. Might be time to break out the shorts.
I am feeling a little chilly on the job front as well. Church has not posted the application for the job I am hoping to apply for. I have never wanted a job so bad in my life. I want it so bad I almost get a physical reaction when I think about it. I feel so called to this job, and looking back, feel like God has led me to this point. But this is where I struggle. How much of this is me listening to God's call and how much of it is me following my own desires? I really do think this is a calling, but if this doesn't pan out the way I am hoping, I will be at a loss. Preschool teacher's aide is doing me in!!
The kids are all doing fine, albeit a little cagey given the weather. They got out of school early yesterday and started late today, due to the mighty fine weather. I guess it has a few perks! The tween turns 12 next week. That will be a blog post all on it's own. The princess has decided she is cute enough and doesn't need any beauty sleep...it's wrecking havoc on my beauty! Her favoritie place to sleep right now is in between mom and dad, touching both of us. Makes for a long night. I do recall her brothers all doing this about this age...and they all sleep pretty well now, so we are holding out hope!
Well, time to send a princess to the tub, and hope for a little warm sleep later in the evening. As the boys around here say...
Peace out!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Hello 2010!
Well hello 2010! I am so very glad to see you! You see 2009 was not my friend. In fact, 2009 was one of those years I hope to soon forget! So 2010, I just want to set a few ground rules for ya as you come to play in our sandbox...
1. Unexpected surprises are allowed and encouraged, IF they are GOOD surprises.
2. Between you and me, we need to figure out what I am going to be when I grow up, and the sooner the better.
3. I learned enough about patience last year and the year before. It has been determined it is a lesson I won't learn, so don't even try.
4. In year's past, my children have gone through 6 month cycles (good behavior/bad behavior) 2010 is a 12 month cycle of great behavior! (just so you know)
5. Financial issues go hand in hand with the surprise rule. Allowed and encouraged only if they are windfalls.
6.The goal this year is to be happy. Please work toward this goal at all times.
7. It looks as though tween-dome, potty training, and puppy training are all on the docket this year. Again, good surprises welcomed and encouraged.
8. If you would like to be a year to be remembered, play nice, follow the rules, don't flex your muscles.
9. An early spring, a warm summer, and long fall, and a snowy Christmas would be appreciated.
10. We can be good friends, if you follow these rules, share the toys in the sandbox, and bring on some of those good surprises!
Sincerely,
me
1. Unexpected surprises are allowed and encouraged, IF they are GOOD surprises.
2. Between you and me, we need to figure out what I am going to be when I grow up, and the sooner the better.
3. I learned enough about patience last year and the year before. It has been determined it is a lesson I won't learn, so don't even try.
4. In year's past, my children have gone through 6 month cycles (good behavior/bad behavior) 2010 is a 12 month cycle of great behavior! (just so you know)
5. Financial issues go hand in hand with the surprise rule. Allowed and encouraged only if they are windfalls.
6.The goal this year is to be happy. Please work toward this goal at all times.
7. It looks as though tween-dome, potty training, and puppy training are all on the docket this year. Again, good surprises welcomed and encouraged.
8. If you would like to be a year to be remembered, play nice, follow the rules, don't flex your muscles.
9. An early spring, a warm summer, and long fall, and a snowy Christmas would be appreciated.
10. We can be good friends, if you follow these rules, share the toys in the sandbox, and bring on some of those good surprises!
Sincerely,
me
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