Ok, so I'm like totally behind on my fighter verses for this summer...like I've been lazy all summer. So the challenge for this week is to get back on the wagon and memorize.
This week's verse for me is:
Romans 12:17-19
Repay no one evil for evil but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, as far as it depend on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
So, like...hold me accountable for studying this and learning it. If you see me...ask me about my fighter verse and get me to say what I know so far. Sharpen me up, fellow brothers and sisters! :-D
By the way, you can view the list of this year's fighter verses at:
http://c4.atomicplaypen.com/sites/BBC/resources/images/70209.pdf
Bethlehem Baptist Church Fighter Verses Set C 2008
You will of course, see how far behind I am. :-D
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
The one about busy-ness, activity, and productivity
Well, all three comments about my last post talked about how busy our summer was. That is exactly what I think it wasn't. When I looked back at the list, this was spread out over a 3 month period...beginning May to August. I deliberately didn't make our schedules "busy" this summer because I wanted to enjoy this summer.
However, I would submit that we were productive and got things done that I had been wanting the kids to do, and we had fun while doing it.
If anyone had a "busy" summer in our family, it has been Michael and Mickey. Michael took 13.5 hours worth of classes at Metro while working his job at the golf course. He's maintaining an "A" average.
Mickey does more than I could ever remember to write here, but Mickey is the kind of guy who is always fidgeting or working on something. He has never been the kind of guy who comes home and sits on the couch all night doing nothing, ignoring his wife and kids. He is a mover and a shaker. This man works (puts in time at L-3), then comes home and helps me and helps other people, helps the church, Pastor, or whoever needs it...but that's not just in the summer...that's all the time. He's a very active and productive individual.
I'm so proud that Mickey is passing his work ethic on to Michael. (and Marcus) I appreciate what he does for me. It makes me proud to be married to a man that sees the needs of others and wants to help them. He cuts grass almost every week for the church. That's a 3-3.5 hour job. He makes sure time is put in at his job during the week, so that he can take off early on Friday afternoons and get the church's lawn care done, so that it doesn't take away time with the family and me.
He is not a workaholic working for the almight dollar. He's a helper.
So I wonder...how about you all...are you "busy" or are you "productive"? I think there is a big difference in the terms.
I don't want to be busy, I want to be productive. :-D
However, I would submit that we were productive and got things done that I had been wanting the kids to do, and we had fun while doing it.
If anyone had a "busy" summer in our family, it has been Michael and Mickey. Michael took 13.5 hours worth of classes at Metro while working his job at the golf course. He's maintaining an "A" average.
Mickey does more than I could ever remember to write here, but Mickey is the kind of guy who is always fidgeting or working on something. He has never been the kind of guy who comes home and sits on the couch all night doing nothing, ignoring his wife and kids. He is a mover and a shaker. This man works (puts in time at L-3), then comes home and helps me and helps other people, helps the church, Pastor, or whoever needs it...but that's not just in the summer...that's all the time. He's a very active and productive individual.
I'm so proud that Mickey is passing his work ethic on to Michael. (and Marcus) I appreciate what he does for me. It makes me proud to be married to a man that sees the needs of others and wants to help them. He cuts grass almost every week for the church. That's a 3-3.5 hour job. He makes sure time is put in at his job during the week, so that he can take off early on Friday afternoons and get the church's lawn care done, so that it doesn't take away time with the family and me.
He is not a workaholic working for the almight dollar. He's a helper.
So I wonder...how about you all...are you "busy" or are you "productive"? I think there is a big difference in the terms.
I don't want to be busy, I want to be productive. :-D
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The one about a new blog post...
Well, I've been given some "subtle" hints and some "not so subtle" hints that it is time to update my blog! :-D
However, as I've looked at the summer there have been so many things I should have written about and didn't and now my brain is muddled. :-D
It's been a great summer. The best thing about it, is that Mickey has been home for the whole summer. He got home right after his birthday in May and has been here since! We are thrilled!
Some fun summer facts:
1. We made jam (see previous blog post)
2. We accomplished the huge task of IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) This is a four day writing intensive. This was great for Maddie and Marcus and they will use the writing techniques they learned in various school subjects this year.
3. Michael took two classes at Metro: CISCO 2 and Operating Systems 2 and is doing very well
4. We got caught up on ortho appts, dentist appts, allergy shots, and physicals :-D
5. We met with some of our homeschooling friends for some fun play dates and "mom time"
6. I am getting the chance to coordinate Dawn Phillips and David Parkin's wedding.
7. We have continued to visit the nursing home with some of our homeschool friends and change out their calendars every month at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Bellevue
8. We went camping in Missouri and we floated/tubed down the Current River. A river that is freezing but we had a blast with the Kerseys and Nupsons. Fun times!
9. Mickey protested the over $18,000 hike in our housing assessment tax and won. It was reduced by over half! Way to go, Mickster!
1o. I got to babysit three adorable redheads because their grandmothers had other things to do and we had a great morning playing with our bird and making cookies!
11. Maddie and I went to Dawn Phillips bridal shower and Micaela Capello's baby shower. :-D
12. Our church held a 5 Day Bible Club and we reached several neighborhood families and had excellent support from everyone. It was a great summer memory!
13. Mickey's Care Group from church had a get together with almost everyone there, and then another get together and it has been really great getting to know everyone a little better!
14. I've been looking at wedding songs all summer for Alaina and Josh's wedding. That is something that doesn't have closure. We are still looking....
15. Mickey bought me a plane ticket to go visit my family in Ohio. I will be leaving August 20th and coming back on August 30th. In 17 1/2 years I haven't visited my family without any children with me. It will be so different to not have the kids with me. I will miss Mickey and the kiddoes very much! I plan to get in a lot of Scrabble games with Mom though...and maybe Dad...if he'll play.
16. Maddie taught 7-5 Day Bible Clubs
17. Times with the Fabulous Folkens
Things we are looking forward to:
1. The CEF picnic this Saturday
2. Maddie is looking forward to going to World's of Fun this Thursday...I am looking forward to spending some time with Sidney and Isaiah.
3. I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut next Monday....I scheduled it too far between appointments...nobody is as good with my hair as Deb Warga in Plattsmouth!
4. David and Dawn's wedding
5. The kids are excited to see some friends later in August
6. My trip to Ohio
7. Starting back with our homeschool
8. Annual church picnic (Sept. 6)
9.. CEF training for Mickey, Michael, and I
10. Maddie playing volleyball with her friend Kristen
11. Being together
So that about catches you all up and I did it without "talking" too much! I hope you all have enjoyed your summer.
What kind of activities have filled your summer?
However, as I've looked at the summer there have been so many things I should have written about and didn't and now my brain is muddled. :-D
It's been a great summer. The best thing about it, is that Mickey has been home for the whole summer. He got home right after his birthday in May and has been here since! We are thrilled!
Some fun summer facts:
1. We made jam (see previous blog post)
2. We accomplished the huge task of IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) This is a four day writing intensive. This was great for Maddie and Marcus and they will use the writing techniques they learned in various school subjects this year.
3. Michael took two classes at Metro: CISCO 2 and Operating Systems 2 and is doing very well
4. We got caught up on ortho appts, dentist appts, allergy shots, and physicals :-D
5. We met with some of our homeschooling friends for some fun play dates and "mom time"
6. I am getting the chance to coordinate Dawn Phillips and David Parkin's wedding.
7. We have continued to visit the nursing home with some of our homeschool friends and change out their calendars every month at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Bellevue
8. We went camping in Missouri and we floated/tubed down the Current River. A river that is freezing but we had a blast with the Kerseys and Nupsons. Fun times!
9. Mickey protested the over $18,000 hike in our housing assessment tax and won. It was reduced by over half! Way to go, Mickster!
1o. I got to babysit three adorable redheads because their grandmothers had other things to do and we had a great morning playing with our bird and making cookies!
11. Maddie and I went to Dawn Phillips bridal shower and Micaela Capello's baby shower. :-D
12. Our church held a 5 Day Bible Club and we reached several neighborhood families and had excellent support from everyone. It was a great summer memory!
13. Mickey's Care Group from church had a get together with almost everyone there, and then another get together and it has been really great getting to know everyone a little better!
14. I've been looking at wedding songs all summer for Alaina and Josh's wedding. That is something that doesn't have closure. We are still looking....
15. Mickey bought me a plane ticket to go visit my family in Ohio. I will be leaving August 20th and coming back on August 30th. In 17 1/2 years I haven't visited my family without any children with me. It will be so different to not have the kids with me. I will miss Mickey and the kiddoes very much! I plan to get in a lot of Scrabble games with Mom though...and maybe Dad...if he'll play.
16. Maddie taught 7-5 Day Bible Clubs
17. Times with the Fabulous Folkens
Things we are looking forward to:
1. The CEF picnic this Saturday
2. Maddie is looking forward to going to World's of Fun this Thursday...I am looking forward to spending some time with Sidney and Isaiah.
3. I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut next Monday....I scheduled it too far between appointments...nobody is as good with my hair as Deb Warga in Plattsmouth!
4. David and Dawn's wedding
5. The kids are excited to see some friends later in August
6. My trip to Ohio
7. Starting back with our homeschool
8. Annual church picnic (Sept. 6)
9.. CEF training for Mickey, Michael, and I
10. Maddie playing volleyball with her friend Kristen
11. Being together
So that about catches you all up and I did it without "talking" too much! I hope you all have enjoyed your summer.
What kind of activities have filled your summer?
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