Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Yesterday's Bible Study was fantastic. I need to go back and restudy before I can write about it though. Also, because we had a beach Saturday we missed Ron's sermon which Jennifer(thank you by the way) said went right along with the study. I'm about half-way through that. I can't wait to put it all together. I am starting to feel encouraged and hopeful instead of just desperate!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
What color is it?
Continuing saga of my home repairs... 
This weekend, I bought new mirrors for our upstairs bathroom--as of yet untouched. It is pink...tile, walls, cabinets, ceiling, countertop. Only the tub and toilet escaped. These particular mirrors are going to be great, but you can't easily take them down again after mounting. So, I decided to paint. I used the paint I had bought before for our bedroom, but changed my mind about. It is NOT even CLOSE to the color I thought it was. My intent was to get a silvery gray with brown undertones. It's not. I'm not really sure what color it is. Gray-lavender-blue-pink-mauve? Is that a color? Because there is still so much pink in the room, that might be casting color that isn't really there. This pic is more purple than reality, but now I have to do the white to know for sure. ARGH. Of course, I am blogging about it instead of actually painting because I don't like painting ceilings or trim. OK, here I go.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
In all things....God.
Last fall I started laying claim to verses. When I face adversity my mind starts to whir at a million miles an hour, so quiet time with God quickly became strategic planning sessions. I start with the intention of laying everything before Him and all of a sudden I'm off on my own process. As these trials became more frequent I found that I needed a better way to focus on the Lord. I decided to pick a verse with a promise that seemed to apply to where I was at right then and just read it, recite it, mantra-fy it.
I am in another valley right now and yesterday was an especially difficult day. Because I was at my computer I decided to Google "verses that remind of God's faithfullness." I came across this blog--not a Bible commentary site, not anything but a woman like you or me in a tough spot needing a reminder of God's faithfulness. Hmmmm.
Romans 8:28 was the verse she was clinging to and it made perfect sense for me as well. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Immediately I started feeling that peace that God is faithful to provide. Things may work out, they may not, but He is working through them...despite them....for my good. I can handle that. Later in the same chapter is another favorite--v. 38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
When I was in the high school group at my home church there was this girl Liz who taught us a tune to go with those two verses (which are NASB, by the way). I've never heard it anywhere else, so I don't know if she wrote it or if it was recorded somewhere, but I love it. Because of the music I can focus on the words--nothing, NOTHING in ALL creation can separate us from God's love. Thank you Lord!
I am in another valley right now and yesterday was an especially difficult day. Because I was at my computer I decided to Google "verses that remind of God's faithfullness." I came across this blog--not a Bible commentary site, not anything but a woman like you or me in a tough spot needing a reminder of God's faithfulness. Hmmmm.
Romans 8:28 was the verse she was clinging to and it made perfect sense for me as well. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Immediately I started feeling that peace that God is faithful to provide. Things may work out, they may not, but He is working through them...despite them....for my good. I can handle that. Later in the same chapter is another favorite--v. 38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
When I was in the high school group at my home church there was this girl Liz who taught us a tune to go with those two verses (which are NASB, by the way). I've never heard it anywhere else, so I don't know if she wrote it or if it was recorded somewhere, but I love it. Because of the music I can focus on the words--nothing, NOTHING in ALL creation can separate us from God's love. Thank you Lord!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The Big City
Fantastic Weekend! The drive up was quick. We hit a fantastic place called Uptown Billiards on Friday night. They have an amazing “happy hour” menu—5 courses of perfect food for $10…for $20 you get a different wine served with each course. The service was amazing. Put it on your must-visit list for next time you go to Portland.
The rest of the weekend was just as great. It was amazing shopping, more really good food, and wonderful company. I was so glad to have some girl time with my friend—I can’t imagine having gone with anyone else. We made Sunday as relaxing as possible and even stopped off in Eugene to visit my parents and be able to break the drive up over two days.
I’ve never lived in Portland…and I don’t think I would want to. Traffic, high prices and crowds make it a much more pleasant place to visit than to live. However, I wish I lived closer.
The rest of the weekend was just as great. It was amazing shopping, more really good food, and wonderful company. I was so glad to have some girl time with my friend—I can’t imagine having gone with anyone else. We made Sunday as relaxing as possible and even stopped off in Eugene to visit my parents and be able to break the drive up over two days.
I’ve never lived in Portland…and I don’t think I would want to. Traffic, high prices and crowds make it a much more pleasant place to visit than to live. However, I wish I lived closer.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
I'm leaving town!
Tomorrow I am headed north to Portland for a weekend away. My girlfriend and I have been trying to make this happen since we were there for the Revolve Tour last fall. At the time we were with about a gob-trillion high-school girls, this time it will just be us.I haven't really travelled with friends just for fun trips. In 2000 my sister and I went to Victoria BC for a weekend. Jason and I have gone to the coast once or twice and then there are the weekends we go away for his races. Last summer I drove to Seattle to visit a friend for a few days. Also, I travel a decent amount for work. Those trips are with coworkers (employees) who are my friends, but there is always that "I'm the boss, you're not" undertone to our relationships. It doesn't mean we don't have fun though.... All that to say, I'm really excited to get away with no purpose in mind other than fun and relaxation.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Mommy & Me---FYI
This is our newest thing at work....what do you think?
Sylvan Learning Center is happy to introduce--
Mommy and Me
· Experienced Early Childhood Educators
· Story time using Sylvan’s Early Reading Program
· Calendar time introducing Sylvan’s Math Essentials Program
· Creative time for art and sensory development
· Fun stories and activities enhance weekly themes
· 6 week session for $60.00
· For children 18 months to Pre-K
Get a head start on your early learner’s education. Sylvan Learning in Medford is now offering Mommy and Me classes for families and their children ages 18 months to Pre-K. Experienced Early Childhood teachers will transform Sylvan’s math and reading programs into fun-filled classes where children can participate in age-appropriate activities. Each class will follow a similar format to create a structured early-learning environment. New weekly themes, music and movement activities, story time, and art projects ensure that an exciting time is had by all!
Classes are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am
Tuesday Sessions: March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8 and 15
Thursday Sessions: March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10 and 17
· Story time using Sylvan’s Early Reading Program
· Calendar time introducing Sylvan’s Math Essentials Program
· Creative time for art and sensory development
· Fun stories and activities enhance weekly themes
· 6 week session for $60.00
· For children 18 months to Pre-K
Get a head start on your early learner’s education. Sylvan Learning in Medford is now offering Mommy and Me classes for families and their children ages 18 months to Pre-K. Experienced Early Childhood teachers will transform Sylvan’s math and reading programs into fun-filled classes where children can participate in age-appropriate activities. Each class will follow a similar format to create a structured early-learning environment. New weekly themes, music and movement activities, story time, and art projects ensure that an exciting time is had by all!
Classes are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am
Tuesday Sessions: March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8 and 15
Thursday Sessions: March 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10 and 17
The fun and learning begin March 4th; sign up now, space is limited.
Call Sylvan Learning today: 779-0503
724 S. Central, Suite 115
Call Sylvan Learning today: 779-0503
724 S. Central, Suite 115
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
3 reasons...hmmm
So this evening I got this from a dear friend...
Good evening girls,
I need your help ... please reply to this email with three good reasons why I should start blogging!
I am struggling to commit and would love your encouragement. **** and I just can't take the exclusion from that special club ... T**** - you're next!
Thanks friends,
****
**** indicate depersonalizations... not flagrant vulgarity
So here goes. I really can't tell you why you should blog, I can only tell you why I do it.
Reason #1--Writing practice.
I am now a "published" writer. Me! The girl who almost cried when the GTF tore apart her Writing 120-something research paper. Writing is a skill I would like to improve and this is a good place to practice.
Reason #2--You get to know me.
If you are my friend, you know just how quiet I am--even among friends. When I blog I am telling the stories friends share with each other, but I usually don't. Either you can't hear me or because I know you can't hear me, I just sit back and let other people share their stories.
Reason #3--Record Keeping
I like to scrapbook...my kids lives. I want to remember those details. But in those books you will seldom find me in pictures or stories or otherwise. I used to have a perfect memory. I could tell you first, middle, and last names in chronological order of the guys my FRIENDS dated. Now I am starting to struggle to recall what we did last weekend. The simple act of putting these random events or emotions of life in print (or online if you will) locks them into my memory so someday I will be able to tell the same story over and over like our parents and grandparents do now.
One really good reason not to blog--your friends. "So, are you going to write again. Each time I check it is still the garage door story." Decide up front if you are going to let this be something that makes you feel guilty for neglecting. I don't. I can't. I don't have time for that.
Good luck with your decision. We'd love to have you.
Good evening girls,
I need your help ... please reply to this email with three good reasons why I should start blogging!
I am struggling to commit and would love your encouragement. **** and I just can't take the exclusion from that special club ... T**** - you're next!
Thanks friends,
****
**** indicate depersonalizations... not flagrant vulgarity
So here goes. I really can't tell you why you should blog, I can only tell you why I do it.
Reason #1--Writing practice.
I am now a "published" writer. Me! The girl who almost cried when the GTF tore apart her Writing 120-something research paper. Writing is a skill I would like to improve and this is a good place to practice.
Reason #2--You get to know me.
If you are my friend, you know just how quiet I am--even among friends. When I blog I am telling the stories friends share with each other, but I usually don't. Either you can't hear me or because I know you can't hear me, I just sit back and let other people share their stories.
Reason #3--Record Keeping
I like to scrapbook...my kids lives. I want to remember those details. But in those books you will seldom find me in pictures or stories or otherwise. I used to have a perfect memory. I could tell you first, middle, and last names in chronological order of the guys my FRIENDS dated. Now I am starting to struggle to recall what we did last weekend. The simple act of putting these random events or emotions of life in print (or online if you will) locks them into my memory so someday I will be able to tell the same story over and over like our parents and grandparents do now.
One really good reason not to blog--your friends. "So, are you going to write again. Each time I check it is still the garage door story." Decide up front if you are going to let this be something that makes you feel guilty for neglecting. I don't. I can't. I don't have time for that.
Good luck with your decision. We'd love to have you.
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