Archive for June, 2008

MY DAYBOOK

June 30, 2008

Good morning! It’s Monday again and time for My Day Book!

Outside my Window… Patches of sunlight are just beginning to touch the far reaches of my yard.
I am thinking… about plans for some homeschooling this summer.
I am thankful for… encouraging words from friends, loved ones, and the Word of God.
From the kitchen… chicken soup tonight.
I [...]

Presidential Quotes

June 30, 2008

Just a few Presidential quotes I came across recently….

“The United States is the best and fairest and
most decent nation on the face of the earth.”

~George Herbert Walker Bush (Father)
“You ain’t learnin’ nothin’ when you’re talkin’.”
~Lyndon Baines Johnson
“I have never been hurt by anything I didn’t say.”
~Calvin Coolidge
“The only man who [...]

You’re Invited!!!!!!!!!!

June 29, 2008

Come on over and see me at my new blog!  Just click anywhere on this post!  I’ll be waiting!
God bless!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
Happy at Home

Something to Think About…Ripples on the River

June 28, 2008

Recently I went down to the river with my oldest son, Matthew. He’s thinking about his future and trying to make some decisions about which path he wants to take this next year. I, on the other hand, am trying to come to terms with the fact that our time with all of our children [...]

Our Latest Family Picture

June 27, 2008

I’m so pleased to share our latest family picture with you all!

Artist: Amy, age 6

P.S. If you’re wondering, Go is actually Josh, our dog.

Blessings!
Laura

Thankful Thursday

June 26, 2008

1 Corinthians 15:57

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Thank you Lord for air conditioning!

Thank you Lord for my long term life term marriage to my high school sweetheart.

Thank you Lord for loving me even when I’m whining to you.

Thank you Lord for loving me even when I’m [...]

He Gives and Takes Away….

June 25, 2008

He Gives and Takes Away….
Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

I will trust the Lord to provide. I will trust the Lord to give us what we need just when we need it. I will trust the Lord to know what’s best for our family. I will trust the Lord to show us the next [...]

Something to Think About…Listening to Children

June 24, 2008

My girlfriend sent me a list of quotes recently about listening. These quotes about listening to children spoke to me.
“I think a lot of our problems are because people don’t listen to our children. It is not always easy. They’re not always so brilliant that you want to spend hours with them. But it [...]

My Day Book

June 23, 2008

Good morning! It’s Monday again and time for My Day Book!
Outside my Window… the wind is gently blowing the leaves. It’s still wet from the thunderstorm we had in the night.
I am thinking… I have so much to do, I’m not sure where I’ll start!
I am thankful for… God providing for us in these very [...]

Best Friends for Life…

June 22, 2008

My Emily and My Amy
Best Friends for Life
I’ve tried to teach my children that their brothers and sisters are their best friends for life. Other friends drift in and out of our lives; but, our brothers and sisters are forever. I don’t have that kind of relationship with my brothers. We were brought up [...]