tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68879229023846227252024-03-21T21:49:34.942-05:00Land of Fluffmomof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.comBlogger432125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-88754877929110385702015-07-10T22:09:00.001-05:002015-07-10T22:09:33.909-05:00Turning 45 and getting older<br />
I turned 45 years old this year. Getting older, has held some surprises for me. Who would have ever believed that I would not be able to stay up as late at night (now when I have teenager daughters with curfews, the irony is not lost on me), that my friends would get together and discuss face creams, what is appropriate eye make for someone in their 40's (was shimmer/metallic eyeshadow too much for someone in the forty's or was only matte eyeshadow acceptable) and our vitamins supplements (we used to discuss getting our kids to bed, & their vitamin supplements). We still discuss sex, marriage etc..but from the view point of women who have been married 15-20 years now. We discuss our kids, who are now teens or young adults. One girlfriend is going to be a grandma soon, and boy oh boy is that new territory for us to discuss. <br />
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I knew I always believed in marriage and keeping your vows, and I longed to grow old with my husband. I did not expect as a young bride when I said "I do" the deep joy, and contentment of being really known by another and knowing them. Growing in like opinions, goals and world view, while retaining our own distinct personalities. Learning another's love language and how to show love to another. Enjoying the company of another without the need to talk but just enjoy being in the other presence (for a talker this is a big deal!)<br />
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I am also more accepting of me and who I am. I have struggled over the years with my weight. I lose weight, I gain weight it has been a very personal struggle one that I have just not seem to be able to put that battle behind me. I have decided that I do want to keep trying to be healthy and to get in shape, however if I am never thin, and if I never win this battle to be what others would describe as "normal" weight. As disappointing as that would be, well I would still be me. ME is not the worse thing that could happen to me, I have grown to like myself, I have grown to see my strengths, learned my weakness, Been humbled as God has shown me rough areas in myself and have worked on smoothing out my rough edges. I wish I could say I have out grown all sense of vanity, but I haven't. However, I think I have been able to put it into a healthy perspective and it is not the be all end all that it used to be.<br />
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I think I have grown to appreciate what's really real in life: real relationships, real friendships, real ups and real downs, joys and struggles, allowing myself to be known and really getting to know others is so more important than impressions. Impressions are imitations of a person done to entertain. I'm done entertaining others I would rather be known. Because I have learned that there is beauty, comfort, joy, and contentment in being known and in knowing others. So I continue to work on dropping my facade, allowing friends to have "messy house" privileges, seeing me w/out my full makeup and hair on, and being truthful about struggles that I have or that I am facing in life now. <br />
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I know the Cozi family calendar which you can access online, or download the app has been very helpful in communicating between all of us in our family orthodontist appts, and games, etc... However, I also feel like I got more done on a day to day basis when I kept a hard copy planner with a "To do" list. In fact, in this digital age that we live in since our appointments can be managed and communicated so accurately through digital ways I have found that I have stopped keeping a "to do" list. Which to my horror, when I slowed down and started to evaluate myself over the last 6 months I realized that I had kept appointments, but other than that I had not really accomplished much of anything. (example: a craft project, a new recipe, etc...) So I am going to keep my digital help, but I am also going to go back to my old fashion write it down on paper, and check it off "to do" list.<br />
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What do you do? <br />
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I worry a little bit about Grace's adjustment to middle school since her grade in Elementary School has been graded by the Common Core grade standards of 1-4. This will be her first experience of actually receiving grades A-F. I hope she finds this scoring a challenge and not frustrating, as well as I look forward to seeing paperwork graded in a manner that I not only understand, but rewards good work. (The common core grading system never gave a 4, even if your student scored 100%, and a 2 was anything from a mid "b" to a mid "d"- which is a vast difference in my book!)<br />
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Oklahoma state has repelled the common core standards, however since most schools had already purchased the curriculum and had trained the teachers on this method. I am unsure how the schools in our state will proceed. Will they teach it, but call it something else? Will they use a combination of curriculum? Will teachers start to give spelling test again in the elementary school? Will handwriting every bet taught again,besides print? It will be interesting to watch and see. Has your state kept the common core, and if so do you like it as a parent or educator? I am fascinated and always interested in hearing and learning about others experience with the different education models and curriculum available. <br />
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1. Figuring out how to get around in the morning, getting dressed and makeup on, and arriving somewhere on time for myself. Whew! What a change! I was used to just getting my girls ready and out the door, throwing on a top, a baseball hat, grabbing my sunglasses and putting on some lip gloss so that I had the "appearance" of being ready for the day, as I dropped my kids off at school.<br />
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2. Obviously, my husband stepped up and we made adjustments to what fell under "my responsibilities" and what was on "his responsibility" list. A Big change for both of us!<br />
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3. Since I had been a stay at home mom for 16 years, listening to "Dora the Explorer" and Nick Jr, along with the Disney Channel, as well as attending church. I was surprised and shocked at how many people out in the world use curse words sprinkled through out their conversation and don't even bat an eye at using them. Some of the word left my ears blushing! However, just like I was quick to notice the language my co-workers used, I was surprised at how quickly they realized that I did not use those words and would stop themselves from using it around me as they got to know me. (I think we forget that we are a witness for God, without preaching to others, but by just being around others.)<br />
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4. I have to admit my age is probably showing now, but I am surprised at how many people in their 20's are living together, without a commitment of marriage.<br />
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5. The world can be a negative place. I have learned the power of the words we speak to others and the what we think on in our mind, and self talk.<br />
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I have become more aware of what the world is like, and the value system that my teens encounter on a daily basis. As a stay at home mom, I had been insulated in a little bubble, I was just to busy raising babies to realize it. <br />
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That is some of what I have learned and a little how my life has changed in this last year. <br />
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We had to cut the carpet out and the pad out of the dining room, roll it up and dispose of it. (sounds much simpler than the muscle required to do that). We then had to purchase a 10 pound sledge hammer that my husband would swing and break up the tile that we had in the kitchen. A lot of work! Then we would sweep up the broken pieces of tile and throw them away. After that, we had to get a blade and scrape the glue off the floor (that had adhered the tile to the floor). Whew! It has taken about 3 weekends to do all this. Of course, we are now in our 40's and we are trying to do this project and keep up with our life and schedules. Kind of crazy. Nothing about change is ever simple.<br />
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The simplest of change might end up involving things that you had never counted on it even effecting. However, change can be a great thing. It can move you forward, it can make things different, it can stretch you, it can give you the best stories to tell later on, make you laugh at the things that happen and solidify you as a couple and family. Change it's not simple but it can be an unexpected gift. <br />
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Hope your life is full of changes. I hope that you have a story to tell. Without changes a story would be a pretty boring tale.<br />
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1. Essie nail polish for my toesies in the color: Watermelon<br />
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2. Happy Hour at Sonic, and their new slush: Lemon Berry (yum!)<br />
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3. Fruit infused water in my fridge.<br />
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4. I just read the book "War Brides" by Helen Bryan<br />
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5. my favorite Instagram users this month:<br />
of course, Shereadstruth, Honey Holden, kristen Schumucker<br />
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6. listening to Ellie Holcomb, loving the songs: "The broken beautiful" and "As sure as the sun"<br />
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Hope that y'all have had a wonderful July! I can't wait to see what August brings!<br />
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My favorite podcast are:<br />
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1. Lifechurchtv (this is my church, however if I miss a service on the weekend I can listen to it sometime through out the week at my convince)<br />
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2. Elevation Church, with pastor Steven Furtick (out of North Carolina)<br />
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3. The City Church with Judah Smith (out of Seattle, WA)<br />
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I enjoy all three of the pastors listed above. Podcast make it easy, and free to listen to other christian preachers teach about God's word. Check them out, if you have not done so already!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">"Choose Progress over Perfection"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What does that Even mean? What does that mean to you? What does that mean to me? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I am a woman who has been raised with Martha Stewart on TV telling me that I should assemble, cook, decorate, and entertain to such a high level that she can only accomplish with a staff. Last I looked I looked I do not have a staff. We have celebrities and models on the cover of magazines that have been airbrushed to perfection. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Real life is not airbrushed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Real life is messy!! It consists: of oversleeping, having cranky kids some days, multiple texts and phone calls, job expectations, the school wanting you to sign EVERY paperwork your kids has done for a school day, on time for practices, dinner made, and lunch made with "whole food" not full of yucky ingredients, while trying to stay calm, polite, looking good, working on your marriage, staying sexy for your spouse, raising responsible kids, focus on their heart trying to share your values and beliefs, the dog running out of the back yard, the gas meter in your car running almost empty on the day that you are running late, and of course it's raining to! In real life you get tired, you get sleepy, their are not enough minutes in the day for us to accomplish all the things that the media is busy trying to tell us that we should accomplish or be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">SO I reject perfection. It's not attainable. It's not reality. I choose to strive to simple progress. The dictionary defines <b><i><u>progress: as a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.</u></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So that is my focus, to move forward. It sounds simple to all the bumps in the road happen, until something unexpected blindsides you, knocks you off your feet. How do we accomplish perfection? We don't. WE CAN'T! It is not realistic. However, we can move forward, trusting God that He will use our best efforts to accomplish His will. That our best efforts will be enough, because He is in control. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So today, just make the effort of moving forward with me today. Not striving for perfect, but moving forward. Being better than you were yesterday. Maybe letting the car in front of you in, maybe taking a deep breath and being more kind to the person that really gets under your skin, taking time to pause and read the Bible, or focusing on just one bible verse today. Then turning it all over to our God who is control and just keep moving. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope that you find this encouraging! You are not alone! Being a women can be hard, we are not perfect so please do not buy into the lie that anyone is but God. Let's just strive to keep moving forward and being changed by His word and doing better than we did the day before. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I find looking at the sky, seeing all those tiny stars at night, or during the day time watching all those fluffy, billow clouds float by reminds me, that I am not God. I am not the creator of the world. I could never just "speak" the world into being. (some days I can not even "speak" my kids into action).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I look at the sky it reminds me that I am small, and that there is a God who did just "speak" the world into being. That He is in control, so I need not to panic, freak out, or try so hard to be in control. God has got this. I am in His hands. I find that, is such a comforting thought. I drink another drink of my coffee and set back, and take in the view and admire all that God has made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope that something reminds you daily that you are not God! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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However, I needed the accountability that comes with doing a bible study with others. This online community "Shereadstruth" met this need. If you are on Instagram or on twitter look for the hashtag #shereadstruth. They have also released this week an app in the Apple store for an app that would allow you to download the biblestudies and have access to it on your phone.<br />
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This site has kept me involved in reading and studying God's word, also with the ability to not have to buy a $20 biblestudy book each time. If you have not checked it out, I would encourage you to do so. Also, one of the things I enjoy about the online community is that it brings together women of all ages, in all stages of life: college girls, career oriented young woman, new moms, moms with their hands full, older moms, grandmothers. It's a great way to connect with other believers. <br />
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How are you doing?
It’s February and how often do you stop, pause and give yourself a check
up? Not a “medical” check up, even
though those are important. However, a
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As a wife?</div>
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As a mother?</div>
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As a daughter?</div>
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As a friend?</div>
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As a christian?</div>
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Sharing your beliefs with others?</div>
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Loving difficult people?</div>
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How or what your doing with the time, God has given to you?</div>
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How do you evaluate yourself? Do you ask others, or do a self examination
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I have been thinking on this a lot lately, when I heard a
pro football player talking about what he does in his off season, is that he
evaluates himself in similar areas. It
got me to thinking when my off season is.
How often should I pause and look at how I am doing? I know at work, we have a monthly meeting
just checking on how we are doing, and if we are meeting our goals. Shouldn’t my life require such scrutiny, and
attention? After all, I only get 1 time
at this thing called life. Should I not
take it seriously and see how I am doing? I think so. I am unsure how I am
going to proceed with this. I may ask my
kids and my spouse? And then take a look at where my money is being spent, and
where my time and attention is given. Then
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I will post my report card later this week. I would love to hear how other ladies
evaluate themselves or how often they pause and reflect. Please share if you have any insights I would
love to hear how anyone else does this!</div>
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Comments and opinions are encouraged and wanted!</div>
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momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-87706676268515497792014-02-11T19:30:00.001-06:002014-02-11T20:00:41.582-06:00Words: machine guns or building blocks<br>
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WORDS, They are so powerful. They are as deadly as any weapon made by man. They can stick in your mind like they were super glued there. Yet as dangerous as WORDS can be they can also be encouraging, they can build you up, and motivate a country with them.<br>
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Yet, how often do we speak before we think? To drive a car or own a gun you have to have a license. I do support free speech. However, I think we don't stop and think of the weight our words will carry. We don't pause enough to select with care the right words to say, we often just open our mouths & talk.<br>
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This week my heart has been heavy with careless words spoken to my daughter from another student. The girl told my redheaded daughter "that she did not like gingers." As well, as calling her "fat cheeks". Deep sigh. I struggle with a heavy heart, praying taking it to God. Trying to choose my words carefully when talking to my daughter about this matter. As well, who & what I say to the staff at my daughter's school.<br>
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This lesson, I seem to be reminded of every few years while raising daughter's. We live in sometimes a cruel world, where words are often spoken and thrown at each other like darts. <br>
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I wonder if we would speak more carefully if we could visually see the marks our words inflict on another? Hum, I think it might just make us pause. I wonder why God made us this way? Maybe he knew we would struggle with this so much, that the damage would be so great that our flesh simply could not handle such a thing.<br>
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<a href="http://www.landoffluff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/ACC7BFFE7680B3DF533948CB89A44B4B.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;"></a><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsfaDyx26IUDs3x5ON0gxgkZlkBxD4JOs-4deqtzVb3J1R5EyP8-Irb5OMjEh7Ci7Cp5Ogdsxs0Yg6hwdrjmT_29TNnzsNmhL88HbLG0c959Isny88-in9ScRkK80jzNwAs1lN_u4aTjr/s640/blogger-image-1039541829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsfaDyx26IUDs3x5ON0gxgkZlkBxD4JOs-4deqtzVb3J1R5EyP8-Irb5OMjEh7Ci7Cp5Ogdsxs0Yg6hwdrjmT_29TNnzsNmhL88HbLG0c959Isny88-in9ScRkK80jzNwAs1lN_u4aTjr/s640/blogger-image-1039541829.jpg"></a></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-55674602558068222032014-01-01T23:53:00.001-06:002014-01-01T23:53:33.219-06:002014: GRACE<br />
I started a few years back praying about a word that God had laid upon my heart to pray about, watch for,and listen to Him"about". I have been so very surprised year, after year on what God has taught me regarding what seemed in January such a little word (that I really thought I knew all about or where He would lead me). Well I come to this January older & maybe a little wiser. I know now:<br />
1. I know nothing<br />
2. He may lead me anywhere<br />
3. I am so blessed to get to sit at His feet and spend time with Him daily.<br />
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DO YOU HAVE A WORD FOR 2014?momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-6692869827432295112013-12-01T13:34:00.002-06:002013-12-01T13:46:19.167-06:00December 1st! And how are you feeling?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny2ATNgMSUbw9qExT3iH8eRkqrBptkQkIQ4_7S87QWOoXxAFIXDL058T4F3gYfNFAnUHI1QBlaTjR67zbj2vOLDQUeBGRK6RJdz7xrfElBwwcjzvciZ8TUDY008I3AjIe6E8zVuF64zsa/s640/blogger-image--1941916727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny2ATNgMSUbw9qExT3iH8eRkqrBptkQkIQ4_7S87QWOoXxAFIXDL058T4F3gYfNFAnUHI1QBlaTjR67zbj2vOLDQUeBGRK6RJdz7xrfElBwwcjzvciZ8TUDY008I3AjIe6E8zVuF64zsa/s640/blogger-image--1941916727.jpg"></a></div><br>
So it has begun, we have turned the calendar page and finally have arrived on December 1st. How does December make you feel: excited, giddy, awestruck, childlike, stressed, overwhelmed, sad, longing, desperate? <br>
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I will tell you a secret, Christmas season has made me feel all of the above. I have seen Christmas through the eyes of a child, I have celebrated Christmas with a heart that has missed a loved one who is no longer with us, I have gone through the season worried about how I was going to purchase or have time to make gifts, I have felt stressed trying to do it all, trying to do everything. Well let me tell what I have learned.<br>
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1) Martha Stewart is not still married, & I have never seen an interview done with her & a best friend. No one relates to perfect and perfect appears to be lonely.<br>
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2) Do you remember every gift you received last year? How about the year before? It's not all about the gifts.<br>
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3) Honor those who have passed, by being "here now" with those you love<br>
And care about<br>
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4) Focus on why we really celebrate Christmas! Set time aside to read the scripture, choose to listen to Christian Christmas music, and keep your that in mind when choosing how to decorate your space.<br>
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5) Take control of your schedule, plan ahead and make sure you do the things you & your family enjoy doing. Put it on the calendar, & learn to tell other people "no, we already have plans".<br>
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6) I polled my kids & found out what traditions were important to them & and what to let go of. DON'T Over schedule you or your family. Plan in downtime<br>
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7) find a great bible study or book that focuses on the real reason we do Christmas (examples: shereadstruth.com or Ann Voskamp, & Liz Curtis Higgs has new Christmas books out) keep your thoughts centered on that! (And I fast forward through commercial's on TV this time of year. They can sabotage my sense of contentment)<br>
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Hope you enjoy celebrating Advent this December!!<br>
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<a href="http://www.landoffluff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/ACC7BFFE7680B3DF533948CB89A44B4B.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;"></a>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-68510010702890465382013-11-19T11:39:00.001-06:002013-11-19T11:39:09.297-06:00How do you show love? How do you show love? Some people we know how to show love to. Our kids, our husbands, our parents they are the easiest to show love to and we have had the most experience at giving them love. However, how do you show love to a neighbor, a co-worker, a judgemental in-law, the cranky mom you bump into at your kids practice?<div><br></div><div> I believe Love is a verb, an action. So how do you show love? I think reading the book "the five love language" helped me not only to understand how I receive love but also understand better how others receive love. </div><div><br></div><div> A thoughtful gesture of bringing baked goods, sending a card or letter, works for some but so does the gift of having a listening ear, giving a hug to a widow, to letting someone go first in line ahead of you. Offering the gift of forgiveness, or the gift of friendship. </div><div><br></div><div>Sometimes love is just showing up for someone else. Even if you have nothing really in common. Has someone surprised you with a gift of love or have you worked on giving someone else love even if they were unlovable? </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-53289807330355230062013-11-17T21:18:00.001-06:002013-11-17T21:18:20.685-06:00Winner of the "God is able" giveaway<div><br></div><div><br></div>Bethany from my Instagram won the giveaway. Bethany's IG name is: <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">@bschackow congrats Bethany!!!</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Jo5FV_7JyfWUpP68QiBoBdP1eRNg8KvglF54M4GzCsLjW1EfzTPVBEcczAoiHo5YwmCfYKO8Cr8-WgdCGsV0fUoxJGswfma4y-mc_beh3NBlAlSTDAtUfOskkZi4PZP9RUyE2AGE6z-L/s640/blogger-image-446305028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Jo5FV_7JyfWUpP68QiBoBdP1eRNg8KvglF54M4GzCsLjW1EfzTPVBEcczAoiHo5YwmCfYKO8Cr8-WgdCGsV0fUoxJGswfma4y-mc_beh3NBlAlSTDAtUfOskkZi4PZP9RUyE2AGE6z-L/s640/blogger-image-446305028.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a pic announcing the winner on Instagram. Thank you for everyone who entered. I will have another give away coming up soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></span></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-31331796222031748332013-11-08T06:42:00.001-06:002013-11-08T07:25:26.806-06:00"God is Able" book review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-Qn8uOfAQrh8NU-M3RanrnRfOGYmlwNqEvppD08k_WYgBKK21jPFJ3qUhL18mmfDK_u1Vv2P8VshfjCUnly6a_t3UUToXmoi_D40uSJAdBWJkYsm0FnCD5rjg6wK6dFjeqjnhexOzbmy/s640/blogger-image--1612055371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-Qn8uOfAQrh8NU-M3RanrnRfOGYmlwNqEvppD08k_WYgBKK21jPFJ3qUhL18mmfDK_u1Vv2P8VshfjCUnly6a_t3UUToXmoi_D40uSJAdBWJkYsm0FnCD5rjg6wK6dFjeqjnhexOzbmy/s640/blogger-image--1612055371.jpg"></a></div> Have you had any girl time lately? Where you have gotten away for some uninterrupted girl talk? I'm not sure how your "girl talk" time goes, but my favorite time is when I meet my best friend for a cup of coffee or tea and we just talk, listen and laugh. You leave the encounter feeling refreshed, encouraged and so tankful that you are not the only one who _____________________ (fill in the blank here, some examples might be: has a kid who has found a sharpie marker, dealt with a 2 year old or maybe is raising a teenager. Whatever it is, you get me). This time spent with a friend leaves me encouraged & with a warm fuzzy feeling. This book starts out the same way. Priscilla writes like she is sitting on your couch, feet tucked up under her, holding a cup a coffee and shares from her heart to you about what you really, really believe, think and trust about God and what he is able to do and willing to do. <div> This book explores and verbalizes the exact same questions about God that you have at least thought about, even if your quickly brushed it from your thoughts or even felt a little guilty for wondering that about God. This book connects with at & on your most vulnerable level and then after you gasp and think "you to ?!?" This book will change your prayer life and make you not only awe struck of our God but also leave you with the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing you are loved by this amazing God. So go ahead get you that hot cup of coffee or tea and sit down and read this book! </div><div><br></div><div>Give away time: I am giving away a copy of this book, a starbuck's gift card, 3 flavored of chap sticks (cake batter, candy cane, & gingerbread) 3 coffee cozies (thankful heart for thanksgiving, winter wonderland sparkly white, and an IG cozy), a box of Twining Chai spiced apple tea, and some other goodies as well!!</div><div><br></div><div>Just leave a comment here or on IG to be entered for the giveaway, telling me what you are thankful for this November. </div><div><br></div><div>I will announce the winner on Sunday, good luck! </div><div><br></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-42988148806710392872013-09-30T06:21:00.001-05:002013-09-30T06:21:22.126-05:00How much of a good thing is a bad thing?<div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3HIVl651c5pVV0xyi3HBmql3nEGsBcd-uhZJsrkrnPLWhCiRu_qjRzQlk76vT09GnAqeHuJUgDsVvMGn8kWlPS1fGPDnKM5b21FxPi5VHHTte6_sFf6rxaIsTz4zeaUv6s-xxzPwCJE2/s640/blogger-image--1894709909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3HIVl651c5pVV0xyi3HBmql3nEGsBcd-uhZJsrkrnPLWhCiRu_qjRzQlk76vT09GnAqeHuJUgDsVvMGn8kWlPS1fGPDnKM5b21FxPi5VHHTte6_sFf6rxaIsTz4zeaUv6s-xxzPwCJE2/s640/blogger-image--1894709909.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our phones have become so smart & there is so much I can do now on my phone, that I confess I find myself more and more on my phone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How much time do you spend on your phone? Do you have any personal guidelines to keep yourself in check? Our pastor said a few weeks ago that a study showed that kids are most frustrated about the time their parents spend on their phone. Hum, good food for thought!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How much of a good thing is a bad thing? I've notice that some people take off Sunday's from their phone, sorta of a "siesta" off. Please share what you do!! </div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-1082811800834973372013-09-12T17:03:00.001-05:002013-09-12T17:03:47.998-05:00Happy Fall!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nPsdfx016gWlmfP47NMnRbl4NjQCrd-MbdRj5dbIgbUj3smmcVMnvQ9gGy5XZjl7dO0u2rmtxaUv0qknZO1U6Evf94WbQs9XQrcnEVphGTuZ2YlC6UquZdplkCd85R_nYLcPR60hoM1u/s640/blogger-image-1395681064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nPsdfx016gWlmfP47NMnRbl4NjQCrd-MbdRj5dbIgbUj3smmcVMnvQ9gGy5XZjl7dO0u2rmtxaUv0qknZO1U6Evf94WbQs9XQrcnEVphGTuZ2YlC6UquZdplkCd85R_nYLcPR60hoM1u/s640/blogger-image-1395681064.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello!! I am so excited about my favorite season of the year: Fall!! I've been busy decorating the front porch, putting out the fall flowers, changing over the bunting to fall colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My front porch is one of my favorite places to sip coffee or tea, or Coke Zero & pray, watch the world go by or just visit with a friend. However, not in high 90 degree temps!! Whew, makes me start to glisten just thinking about being outside today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weatherman is promising that the temps are going to start going down this weekend. Yeah!!! (I feel like the Target clerk in the SNL skit. "Yippee!"). It's more seemly to drink a pumpkin spice latte in cooler weather!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Fall Y'all!! What are you loving or looking forward to this time of year? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-17193580524472653822013-08-21T22:10:00.001-05:002013-08-21T22:10:15.529-05:00What! The dictionary must be wrong!Well after being home for 15 years I have ventured back into the work force working about 24 hours a week. I am learning the "key" to my sanity is prep, prep & more preparation.<div><br></div><div>So when I was gathering my thoughts to blog I decided to look at the definition for "preparation", I was shocked. It is listed as a noun! A noun!! It really should be a verb!!! Preparation takes work, time, it's action oriented!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="hw" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; display: inline-block; "><b>prep·a·ra·tion</b><a class="au" href="x-mw://play/au0/prepar01" id="au0" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: url(file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/definition-icon-audio@2x.png); border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; width: 36px; height: 30px; vertical-align: -25%; display: inline-block; -webkit-background-size: 36px 30px; background-position: 50% 50%; "></a><a href="x-mw://star" class="favorite" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: url(file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/definition-favorite-star-off@2x.png); border: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 8px; padding: 0px; width: 32px; height: 32px; vertical-align: -19%; display: inline-block; -webkit-background-size: 32px; background-position: 50% 50%; "></a></div><div class="pron" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; display: inline-block; "><span class="pr" style="margin-left: 10px; ">\<span class="unicode">ˌ</span>pre-pə-<span class="unicode">ˈ</span>rā-shən\</span></div></span><div class="func" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">noun</i></div><div class="def" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><ul class="sens" style="margin: 0px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; "><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>1</b> <b>:</b> the <span class="wc">action</span> or <span class="wc">process</span> of <span class="wc">making</span><span class="wc">something</span> <span class="wc">ready</span> for use or <span class="wc">service</span> or of <span class="wc">getting</span> <span class="wc">ready</span> for <span class="wc">some</span> <span class="wc">occasion</span>,<span class="wc">test</span>, or <span class="wc">duty</span></span></li><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>2</b> <b>:</b> a <span class="wc">state</span> of <span class="wc">being</span> <a href="file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/#" class="formulaic" style="text-decoration: none; ">prepared</a></span></li><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>3</b> <b>:</b> a <a href="file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/#" class="formulaic" style="text-decoration: none; ">preparatory</a> act or <span class="wc">measure</span></span></li><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>4</b> <b>:</b> <span class="wc">something</span> <span class="wc">that</span> is <a href="file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/#" class="formulaic" style="text-decoration: none; ">prepared</a>;<i>specifically</i> <b>:</b> a <span class="wc">medicinal</span> <span class="wc">substance</span><span class="wc">made</span> <span class="wc">ready</span> for use</span></li></ul><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">For me to be "prepared". I lay out my clothes the night before (just like I have my kids do!). I make a menu for the week. I've planned crock pot recipes or casseroles that are put together ready to bake for the days I work. I set my alarm really early so I have time to do my quiet time & eat breakfast, then get around and leave in time where I don't have to rush to get to work. Peace is key to me enjoying my little job. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">It's been a change, but one I enjoy. I think as long as I prep and keep it stress free it will be something I really enjoy! </span></div><ul class="sens" style="margin: 0px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; "><li style="font-family: Ariel, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 22px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "></li></ul></div></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-88245946668355981892013-08-21T06:05:00.001-05:002013-08-21T06:05:08.887-05:00Self EsteemSelf-esteem: <div class="def" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><ul class="sens" style="margin: 0px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; "><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>1</b> <b>:</b> a <span class="wc">confidence</span> and <span class="wc">satisfaction</span> in<span class="wc">oneself</span> <b>:</b> <a href="file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/#" style="text-decoration: none; ">self-respect</a></span></li><li style="padding-bottom: 3px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>2</b> <b>:</b> <a href="file:///var/mobile/Applications/483D3F52-B89B-4026-AD9B-D7900DE1D24A/MerriamWebster.app/#" style="text-decoration: none; ">self-conceit</a></span></li></ul></div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; ">We have all known people that have high self esteem, good self esteem, and low self-esteem. Self-esteem I have learned has nothing to do with how you look on the outside. </div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><br></div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; ">It's odd, I have meet some really beautiful women who have the lowest self esteem. Then I've meet some ladies, who the world would not classify as beauty's yet their self esteem us good. </div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><br></div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; ">I think part of it is personality type, and Zi think part of it is "what you value" about yourself. If you "value" is based on "your" looks & "your" deeds. I think we might all struggle with low self-esteem at times. However, if we find our value & base our "value" o. Who God says we are. Well then I think we will have healthy self-esteem.</div><div class="et" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTFQh3y3sppi5P7e2McKUN7upZghyphenhyphenO3gTkoRxwW6pN8nBr3JFgvVTAy65jntdfRiYIJ0zYoAltjO6ZdyBATz2Qi_oXJcccnIviQhlEu2bIO7ImwGzAnBrayB1y2rm0Vc9f4KniSmYgGaE/s640/blogger-image-1450713966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTFQh3y3sppi5P7e2McKUN7upZghyphenhyphenO3gTkoRxwW6pN8nBr3JFgvVTAy65jntdfRiYIJ0zYoAltjO6ZdyBATz2Qi_oXJcccnIviQhlEu2bIO7ImwGzAnBrayB1y2rm0Vc9f4KniSmYgGaE/s640/blogger-image-1450713966.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As a mom of 3 daughters I am constantly reminding them "who they are" in Christ, and what the bible says about them. Yet in the teen years, and with hormone fluctuations good self esteem tends at time to come and go. I pray that my girls would not have to struggle so hard with knowing their value. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Any mom's of girls out there that have any advice? Or seen their own daughter's struggle with this issue? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yet, I know as a women it hard to keep good self-esteem being barraged day after day, with what the world says is pretty, competent, and what others say about us. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Please leave any advice, comment on how you deal with this issue personally or as a parent! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-1987223461017513042013-08-14T07:53:00.001-05:002013-08-14T07:53:35.423-05:00First timesI've gone back to work part time and that has meant some changes for my family and myself! In the past, my husband has got up & gone to work & I have got up and got my kids around and took them to school. Now that I work 3 days, which my starting time is the same time that the girls need to be dropped off. My husband is taking over those responsibilities on those days. <div><br></div><div>Today is the first day of school & it's the first time I have not taken them to school. Which makes me a little sad. However, my youngest & myself have had large battles of the will to get her ready in time. She however does not tend to pull those stunts on her dad. So, I'm thinking this may be a good thing in the long run. Here's to first!! </div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-66709532405446334282013-08-13T16:29:00.001-05:002013-08-13T16:29:12.578-05:00It's about Him<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNBOrunhr5xhyyDFv7Yp_W8fqN-dJjMBb-Hmwmtng5cheFqdBCwJBa7RcAlrb0IcH7Wr8c1LAyA-Ilh7KUc42qvSRkDlnlyF8x6zV_kXOFFh8BCQH88JJBc15n-bJxL4W_mLYI5J0C0ns/s640/blogger-image-1613091931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNBOrunhr5xhyyDFv7Yp_W8fqN-dJjMBb-Hmwmtng5cheFqdBCwJBa7RcAlrb0IcH7Wr8c1LAyA-Ilh7KUc42qvSRkDlnlyF8x6zV_kXOFFh8BCQH88JJBc15n-bJxL4W_mLYI5J0C0ns/s640/blogger-image-1613091931.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">I have learned so much through "the women of the bible" study through #shereadstruth I've learned it's not about "who" God uses, it's about "Who God is!". So if you know God, remember "its not about us, it's all about Him!! The bible says: "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 NIVUK)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887922902384622725.post-16865932660022955362013-08-06T19:38:00.001-05:002013-08-06T19:38:58.339-05:00LegacyLegacy Webster's dictionary defines it as: <div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>2</b> <b>:</b> <span class="wc">something</span> <span class="wc">transmitted</span> by or<span class="wc">received</span> <span class="wc">from</span> an <span class="wc">ancestor</span> or<span class="wc">predecessor</span> or <span class="wc">from</span> the <span class="wc">past</span> <span class="vi"><the<i><span class="wc">legacy</span></i> of the <span class="wc">ancient</span> <span class="wc">philosophers</span></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="vi"><span class="wc"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6gaHTbXl_-KeFk_VBgykvFOj83O5chEFV4mkY_J-Gd_7z_BpHX2-aizuwPPIEl7GKhddg89Cp33dE2zwWUnTaYYwqtvieGEPNG7gJNdQSxtF3g-lFb8mwTOo6Xtb3cglOKc1wcZ4bF4l/s640/blogger-image--285508192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6gaHTbXl_-KeFk_VBgykvFOj83O5chEFV4mkY_J-Gd_7z_BpHX2-aizuwPPIEl7GKhddg89Cp33dE2zwWUnTaYYwqtvieGEPNG7gJNdQSxtF3g-lFb8mwTOo6Xtb3cglOKc1wcZ4bF4l/s640/blogger-image--285508192.jpg"></a></div><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="vi"><span class="wc">I had the opportunity to spend time with my sweet grandma this last weekend, as well as time with my mom and Aunt. What sweet time. I looked around the table and thought about my grandmothers legacy. Her love for God that she passed on to her children. Then looking at my Mom and my Aunt and seeing them loving God and loving their families and those around them. Sharing with others about God. I pray I am leaving a legacy of loving God to my children. After all, what else really matters! </span></span></span></div>momof3girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com2