What I Do.....

.....I'm in laundry management.....

.....and distribution.....

.....and I have an assistant!

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Charlie enjoying the ketchup at lunch today.

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Bible in 90 Days - Day 4

I just read all of Genesis in 4 days...all 50 chapters. And it wasn't all that difficult...I actually enjoyed it. I've read all of Genesis before but never straight through. It's a wonderful flowing story with lots of Lifetime movie like qualities...lying, cheating, jealousy, stealing, killing, looting, favoritism and so much more. But in amongst all that crazyness is God...our Lord...our Savior. He is there with promises, comfort, and provisions. He also requires things from us...our faithfulness...our trust...our forgiveness.

Genesis 50:19-20 - But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

I want Joseph's faithfulness and his forgiveness. His brothers sold him into slavery and yet he forgave and helped them in tough times. Lord - Show me how to let go of bitterness and unforgiveness that I carry. Let me be as forgiving as You are!

Genesis 6:22 - Noah did everything just as God commanded him.

I want to trust like Noah and do just what God commands of me. Lord - Continue to show me the me you want me to be. And forgive me for the signs I ignore and the times I think I can do it myself. Thank you for your commandments and continue to guide me to a closer walk with you.

Check out Mom's Toolbox for other bloggers (I think there are 121 participating so far) reading through the Bible or to join in. You can also go to Bible in 90 Days site to get more information.

I know future reading may not be this easy, but looking forward to diving into Exodus tomorrow morning. Good night...hopefully...the baby is wide awake right now at 11:39 pm.

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Cori "spitting" for us.

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Winter Blessings

21. Husband being home for lunch

22. A warm home

23. Not having to leave the house on these cold days

24. Footed jammies

25. Long underwear

26. Homemade bread fresh from the oven

27. Lazy morning pancake making

28. Pure maple syrup

29. Early bedtimes

30. Sleeping in

31. Summer's provisions

32. Crockpot meals

33. A Full pantry of food to warm us body and soul

34. Time for learning

35. The sun's warmth

36. The Son's comfort

37. Flannel sheets

38. Sledding in new snow

39. A new year for new beginnings

40. Endless opportunities

41. Snoring husband beside me

42. Bible in 90 days

43. Mom's Toolbox

44. Many chances from our Heavenly Father to meet with Him

45. God taking me serious even when I don't take Him serious

46. Vitamin D

47. Laundry rituals

48. Early morning coffee chats with my husband

49. The teachings on Faith 900 in my kitchen throughout the day

50. Dirty dishes

51. Jesus' sacrifice to wash us clean

52. Loud giggling babes

53. Loud questioning toddlers

54. Active little ones

55. A forgiving spouse

56. A forgiving Father

57. Snuggling with my nursing babe who still needs a lot of mama

58. Independent 2 year old who doesn't always need mama

59. Post-its to jot down today's list in the busyness of it all

60. A 2 year old that dresses herself (and is proud of it)

The more I spend time seeing His blessings...the less time there is to complain and grumble about the have nots and the issues of everyday. Thank you Lord for all my many blessings!

Please continue to show them to me!

God bless!

The Bible in 90 Days - What I'm Learning

I began reading my Bible from the beginning a couple of days ago. I took on this challenge with a bunch of other bloggers with Amy at Mom's Toolbox bringing us all together. If you go to her blog and scroll down a little, there is a whole list of links in the right sidebar to other bloggers that are participating. I know God is good and powerful and awe inspiring, but it still floors me some times how people come together. If you would have asked me 2 years ago if a Bible study with women across the country was possible, I would have said NO WAY. But with internet, email, blogs, facebook and twitter, it all is possible. Prasie God!

Some of my favorite verses from yesterday's reading were Genesis 18:14, Genesis 21:1, and Genesis 28:15.

Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son. Genesis 18:14

Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Genesis 21:1

I am with you and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. Genesis 28:15

Is anything TOO HARD for the Lord? Of course not, but I forget sometimes and think why should I bother Him with this...it's too hard...too difficult to change...too much work involved. The list goes on and on, but what am I really getting at? It's too hard for me! Not for God! After all, he gave Abraham and Sarah a child in their old age. Why shouldn't I trust Him?

The Bible is full of promises (and instructions) and not just promises for Abraham and Sarah, but promises for me and for you...for today! How can I apply this to my life? The Lord is always with me...I will be present with Him! Throughout my day, I will commune with Him...while teaching Charlie, while preparing meals, while folding laundry, while blogging and everywhere else. I know it's only day 2, but I'm loving this focused quiet time with my Lord and want to have that flow into every other aspect of my life.

My prayer...Lord, give me peace and comfort in knowing you are it - you are ALL - you are here with me always and that you are present in this world. Forgive me for the times I think things are too big to pray about and for the times that I think things are too small and that I can handle them on my own. Continue to give me opportunities to practice my faith and trust in you...Give me the faith of Abraham! In Jesus name I pray. Amen

God bless!