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Tuesday, December 01, 2009

                                          Loving People Because They're Made in the Image of God

I was just reading over some notes I had taken the other night at our iBethel night, and I was so energized again!

We influence people after we love them

We are called to be houses of hope

We've never been called to start storms, but to still them

When we start to walk in the promises God has given us we meet resistance....Nehemiah building the wall

The Lord is at work in us, so He can work thru us

Look past people's messes (stuff we can't bless, condone or agree with)

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We think God can't touch people unless they're "right", we have to adjust the way we think God works.

God is going to give us a supernatural love for people, we don't even like

Walk in faith, calling things that are not, as though they were!

The Lord allows the wicked's strongholds to be brought down, when they have someone's arms to fall into. Let us be those people who love with Jesus' love and be there for them as a friend! Jesus loved the sinners, ate with them. hung out with them, reached out and touched their lives with sacrificial love.

Be like an owl who lives in the dark, sees in the dark and takes the rodents that destroy and uses them for good, his very life. Jesus is taking us into the darkness, because He can give the wisdom and light for our way, and we have the light to change the world! Let's be speaking life in our homes and then reaching out to those in our paths to shed light and the joy Jesus gives us, on their paths. People need the Lord so desperately and as we have joy, and true love for them, they will see the difference and seek the Father....The Truth and only Way to real Life!

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Just had to show you what we all accomplished a few weeks ago....many hands made the work not completely light ;), but bearable. We did bushels of apples into applesauce, and then all brought food and made more food for our aunt's freezer. They are moving and working on their new place, so this was a way to lift their burden a little. We had fun working together and had a motherload to sent to her freezer. We met at Dad and Mom's bakery, so it was great having the space and equipment we needed to get the job done.

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Cookies by the dozen...............

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Grandmother and the taters........we had french fries for lunch.

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Oh, yes, the twins thought the cinnamon fries were a real treat........their Mom wasn't as impressed, but oh well,

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The finished stash.........so many yummy things.

I'm kinda of rolling around a cookie day in my mind. I think it would be fun to have a big Christmas baking day, but then I ask myself, why would I do that to my diet that hangs in the balance anyhow? Shall I or maybe I should just flee temptation!

Have a Happy TUESDAY!

 


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Hey, everyone, how was Thanksgiving? Did anyone brave the crowds for some fun shopping? "Not I" said this mother. Not that I couldn't have gotten into the idea, but it really sounded too crazy for me to attempt and since I don't need a blessed thing it's a good thing for me to stay home where I belong. Too many sweet deals would jump into my arms I'm afraid.

We had a very pleasant Thanksgiving Day, enjoyed all our company and lots of delicous food! So thankful for family that we can enjoy being with.

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So many helpers in the kitchen, makes life so much better!

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Mom and her mound of taters

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Grandmother and her yummy cranberry salad...Carla brought one too that is so delightful!

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Some of the younger people...

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What a table full..........

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The little people......

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Summer enjoying her after lunch snack of pie.

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Amber kept closing her eyes on purpose every time I tried to get a picture, what a little stinker.

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And this little doll, Haven Peace.......such a good baby and so cuddly.

Today has seen some more Christmas appear....Tori came to help me get my garland on top of the cabinets, it's so much easier with two. Didn't even have it crash once! Usually I battle with it for awhile before it's all settled into place. I managed my porch railing the other day while it was warm, so happy that's done. Just a few more things to set out and then to decide if we get a Christmas tree or not ;) Last year I did one, but don't know if I want to tackle it this year. I love the lights and the smell, so I'll probably give in and go do it. Today would have been a perfect day to go, it's so warm and sunny! I'm so wishing this sun and warmth would last all winter. I guess I shall just soak it up until it's gone. I better run finish up the house before the twins decide to wake up from their naps.

Have a wonderful Sunday!


Thursday, November 26, 2009

 

                                                              ~~     Happy Thanksgiving   ~~

Don't you just love this day? I'm loving mine even more since my dear Man decided to stay and hold my hand this morning instead of going hunting, now that's some major points! We're already, for a big day with my family, Grandparents and an aunt and her family. I think it might be about 30 some of us. Since I have the best spot for parties....it's here! But I only have the date pudding (which is in the oven as we speak) and the sweet potatoe pie to fix, and then any snicky snacks that we need this afternoon. Love, love this day! I have a million things to be thankful for, and I so want to learn to live a life of Thanksgiving not just moments of thanksgiving. Thank you Jesus for all the blessings you've poured out on me, for health, and wonderful husband, healthy children, family, friends who know and love you, a free country, and most of all You loving and dieing for me that I might have an abundant life!

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Shad and I had to go out treasure hunting for some cool decor........he was so proud of his finds last night after we got everything set up.

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Yea, I know, I just couldn't help myself. I had to add some of my Christmas decor to the fall stuff. I promise after today I'll get rid of all that orange stuff.

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So excited about the red branches we found in the swamp, and the little rose hips, I've had more fun with those this fall.

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Yes, I made this slide to entertain babies yesterday, never did I think I'd allow it, but 6 kids later...somedays you try alot of things.

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Especially when you have laundry rooms that look like this........it's all cleaned off now!

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May the glory of God fill your hearts and Thankfullness wash over you for all the gifts you have been given thru Jesus our Lord, the Lover of our souls!

Dad and Mom in DE. wish we could be with you too today, I always wish I could have you here. Lookin' forward to Christmas with you. Have a wonderful day, and tell everyone HI for us, give Grandma a hug for me. Love you.

 


Saturday, November 21, 2009

                                                       A First For Me...........

I decided to have a little adventure since my husband is off in KS. so what do you think I came up with? Well, I don't know how many of you have found thepioneerwoman.com, but she is so cool! So I pre-ordered her cookbook as soon as I found out I could and then began to check out her book tour. What do you know, she was in Chicago! So I talked my Mom into going with me, bought the Amtrak tickets, called a friend of Mom's in Chicago and started getting excited! Since it was Misty's birthday we thought we'd let her and Cherish (my little sister) in on the fun too.

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The Depot was so cool, such neat old woodwork and so quaint. Not to mention the beautiful roses still bravely blooming.

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Waiting for our train................

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Aren't these benches just the sweetest things? I think I've found a new cool place for a photo shoot, do you think they'd be impressed?

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These girls were pretty excited........

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I think I'm so tickled to know that the Mary Kay girl didn't think I looked like I could have 6 kids.....bad news..I think I'm her next target for a call to try and talk me into making some extra cash..now how would I have anytime to even entertain such a thought? She obviously has never had a house full of kiddos. It was funny to meet this girl who Mom and I found very interesting as she gave her sales pitch to another girl over the phone, she was only 19 and earned her MaryKay car in 15 days! Unbelievable! Then we started talking to her and here she is going to school with a girl from our area that we know...small world.

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Sue our dear friend who just took over and led us in the right directions..made this train with only 30 seconds to spare ;) I've never been on a double decker....pretty cool.

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Out to dinner at a sweet little Italian restaurant where the waiter brought Misty her birthday treat.

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Then let the fun began! On to what we came for, and thank goodness Dear Sue had went and pulled numbers for us that morning, or I'm afraid we'd have been there until midnight. As it was being number 38 and 39 we waited for about an hour. It was so cool though to see Ree in person, although after I had my few minutes with her I thought of all kinds of other things I wished I have asked. So if you think she does everything, I did find out she has a cleaning service come in once a wk. but don't ask me how she blogs, homeschools and cooks and everything else she seems to work in. She said she doesn't do everything, like her closets, well whoopie doo, I don't do half what she does and my closets still want to hide.

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And yes I made her work.......I took 7 books, I wanted a few on hand for gifts and I already had four people that I know will love them. Then I ended up trading one of my signed ones with a girl because they were from MI. and number 200 and something and were going to have to leave without getting their books signed, I think we made their day.

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I've got my Mom hooked on her too now, and I think we might just have to go stay at the Lodge and teach her a few things, and maybe learn a few :)

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While waiting in line, here came her little boys Bryce and Todd to sign books. Todd said "could I just sign a T and a 5"? I said sure, he was so tired. I felt so sorry for Ree's husband and boys. You could tell the boys were shot, if I'd have been by myself I'd have hauled them off to read stories, but our friend was waiting.

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And yea, I was actually brave enough to get Marlboro Man's signature too. He had disappeared while I was getting Ree to sign my books so I thought I'd just missed my chance, but when I got to the top of the escalator and looked back down there he was, so off I went, I thought Iz would think it was cool too. He seemed like a good man. Ree said he's not perfect, but perfect for her, now isn't that sweet?

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Back to Sue's where we had every comfort we could want. Mom and I shared a king bed, so we had a chance to visit until late, which is a rare thing now days with no interruptions.

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The waterfalls at the entrance to Sue's neighbor hood.

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Downtown Chicago! On Friday then we were up bright and early so we could see some sights. We surprised the girls and took them to the American Doll Place. Sue helped buy them both a doll, they were so happy!

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No I didn't get to go here, but next time I shall make it a priority!

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The mall was so pretty~and they were putting all these lovely decorations all around the whole city. I'd love to go back and see it all lit up for ChristmasIMG_4341

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We had fun browsing the Williams Sonoma store...........such lovely ideas

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How's that for a Christmas table?

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Havin' fun with some mirrored buildings...........Misty was so worried that we would get left behind as the others walked on. Maybe she knew her mother didn't have a clue where we were.

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Then back to the train we went, and the girls immediately unpacked their dolls and started playing with their hair.

It was a great trip, a pleasant diversion while my Man is away. I just hate this being alone stuff. Gives me great compassion for single Moms or widows, I don't know what they must do to kill time or entertain kids. God's grace has to flow in great abundance, at least it would have to for me or we'd all crash! I've gotten some fun things done around here though, so even though the house wasn't scrubbed from top to bottom, I did accomplish some things that I've wanted to do for a long time...as soon as Iz gets my camera back I'll fill you in on those.

You all have a wonderful Sunday, and treasure the time you have with your Man, don't let the moments be taken for granted all the time! Blessings, Jess

 

 

 

 


Friday, November 06, 2009

Hunting here is in full swing! Shad got his bruiser buck on Monday or something like that. My days are running together................I don't know which day I'm living. Israel's brother Jeremy and his wife Cheryl have been here all week. Cheryl and I spent at least one whole day in the kitchen so far :) and seem to find ourselves there more than any other place. We did get to go to my Bible study on Mon. night. Tue night the guys and us took Max and Summer, left the other kiddos with my sister and went to our life group at church. Then yesterday Cheryl and I took my two boys to the dentist and spent some time shopping Shipshewana.....Now today we packed up the kids and all went for a 2hr. walk around the block. We had a great time lugging the stroller and wagon and chatting as we huffed and puffed our way up the hills. Now tomorrow we have an afternoon on the town scheduled! My sister will take over for us after lunch and we'er gonna stay out as long as we please.....lookin' for treasures.

So our week has been a good one, and we are having fun trying new recipes and keepin' the kids in line, well, shall we say trying to keep the kids in line..........

So if you don't have any interest in deer hunting forget this post, because I have to post for Shad and his Dad. I'm proud of the little man too ;) and so happy for his success, this is his 6th deer for the season...he's out again tonight saying he'll shoot a fat doe, and I'll be just as happy if he doesn't, but don't tell him ;).

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Blessings on your weekend!

 

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