The truth is. . .

It’s Tuesday night and the truth around here is. . .

• I just cleaned the griddle we used for pancakes. . . last Saturday morning!

• “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,

but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Maya Angelou

(This has been ringing in my ears since I read it two weeks ago.  It’s just so true.)

• My bread making hobby has been fun, and tasty, and made those numbers on my scale rise!
• Z-man has allergies.  The real question is, is he allergic to our cats?
• The fourth load of laundry from today just finished drying. 
• The garden was officially planted this weekend thanks to Mr. E and Little A!
• Some kids get pretty creative during “table time” . . .

• “It shall be well”, is a truth Mr. E is known for saying.  It shall be well because God will never leave us nor forsake us.
• Two cats in the house is CRAZIER than one!
• I’m walking a bit out of my comfort zone and heading to Madison for a photography workshop in June! All. by. myself.

Happy last day in May! 

Heather

songs

The Bible talks about us worshiping our Lord in song.

The Lord will often place a worship song on my heart and the

lyrics will play over and over in my mind.

Tonight when I came across these photos from Easter,

the song Because He Lives came to my mind.

 

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.

And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!

Words: Bill & Gloria Gaither

 

 

During my “quiet time” this morning the following song was placed upon my heart. . .

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name.

Chorus:
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus:
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

Chorus:
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand.

When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Chorus:
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand.

The Gospel song, "On Christ, The Solid Rock I Stand" is also known as

"My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less".

This song was written by Edward Mote in 1834.

The Lord speaks to us through song.

May my ears be open to hear what He wants to tell me through song.

Thursday Blessings,

Heather

Rose

All our kittens were sold and have now gone to their respective homes.

We kept the brown rosette female.

We named her Rose.

I call her Rosie.

We wondered how Lucy and Rosie would get along.

So far, they can be seen cuddling on our bed during the day

or chasing each other around the house in the evening.

 

 

We’re training Rosie to NOT jump on the kitchen counters.

She learned that bad habit from her mother who we continue to admonish for such actions.

 

mother and daughter. . .

I will be seeing my mom and sister this weekend downtown Chicago.

As Little A says. . . We’re going on a trip to the American Dollhouse!” (The American Girl)

We hope to take a mother and daughters picture while we are together.

 

Speaking of Little A, she had a “first” experience. . .

When I woke up from an afternoon nap,  I asked Mr. C where everyone was?

Walking the streets collecting worms for fishing.

What?  Little A, too??

Since I was hearing thunder, rain was falling,  and lightning was lighting up the sky . .

I flew to the car to drive and rescue the crew.

I find them only a block away, looking at me like. . . what’s the matter, mom?

The trees are shading us from the rain.  We’re not too wet, they explain to me.

As we pull into the garage everyone starts piling out and Little A says,

“I’m soaked!”.  Yet she seems undaunted from the experience.

She never wants to be left out of the fun. . . even worm finding fun!

Happy Wednesday!

Heather

wishes

One day of no cooking is a wish come true in my book.

Today was such a day for me.

And I loved it.

It was a beautiful spring afternoon.  68 degrees and sunshine.

After having snow flurries last week, this was a welcome change for us.

My wish for a picture of the kids?

Granted.

Yet typical in nature.

Everybody look at the camera and smile. . . .

 

This picture makes me laugh.

Here are a few others from earlier in the day.

 

 

I knew I couldn’t go wrong with this one. . .

This kids took turns with the camera to capture these at my request. . .

Zach’s wish came true when he was able to drive the 4-wheeler down to the lake and

go fishing.

Yesterday was opening fishing on the lakes up here.

(Others had to walk to the lake.)

Little A’s wish came true when we finally retrieved her yellow trike out of winter storage last week.

The rest of the story. . . Amongst the smiles of the day was a trip to the urgent care (sinus infection), a cut to the foot, and one with the stomach flu this evening.  All are resting peacefully as a write.  Thank you, Lord.

Sunday Blessings,

Happy Mother’s Day!

I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine - she helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights.  ~Terri Guillemets

 

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

You know you have an extra-special mom when. . .

You’re in your 40’s and you begin seeing your mom in yourself. . .  and you’re happy about it!

And I have a feeling that when I’m a Grandma (or Oma) I will see my mom in me too. . .or at least

I hope I will! 

She is a beautiful model of motherhood and omahood.

I love you, Mom!

 

And to my children, I say. . . When God blessed me with you, He made my dreams come true!

 

I love you more than words can say!

 

One of my mother’s day wishes is to capture a new picture of all of them together,

outside, smiling, and happy. . . some wishes do come true. 

We’ll see if they’ll grant me my wish tomorrow.

 

And to my mom-in-law I say . . . Thanks for being an awesome example.  I will potentially have five daughter-in-laws. 

And when I do, I will remember you, and try to love and let go all at the same time just as you have so generously done.

 

This Mother’s Day is a very special one for a very special couple who have traveled

a long and difficult road on their journey to being parents. 

My thoughts are with Bob and Beth and my heart is tickled pink with joy as

tomorrow they will meet their Mia Grace and bring her home from China.

Congratulations and a very blessed Mother’s Day to you!!

 

Happy Saturday!

Heather