Here I raise my Ebenezer…(Pt. 1) How is God working in your life?

I’m starting a new series:  

(Applying God’s Word – In REAL LIFE!) 

Some things just come to me when I am in the shower or have a quiet time by myself.  This is one of them…

I love to see God working – IN REAL LIFE – IN MY LIFE – IN OTHERS’ LIVES!

(I might eventually do a Linky Party – meaning where you can hook up your testimonies to show others what God is doing in your life!)

Leave a comment to know if you are interested…in either reading them or posting them. 

Okay – now for my POST!

Some songs just make me tear up every single time!
One of those is “Come thou fount”

The song just makes me think!  Thinking is good…God wants His children to ponder about Him. 
In fact, most of the time if more people would think and not talk – there would be less conflict.
 
(There I just solved all the world’s problems…just joking, sort of.)

Back to the song…
One of the verses in the song…is “Here I raise my Ebenezer”

I thought this would be a great homeschool moment.

After I explained to my kids that this does not mean “Ebenezer Scrooge” – they would have to tell me what is their Ebenezer.  My focus for this month has been to focus on “What God is to me-in real life!”
So, as the teacher – my kids get to share “my” focus.  I love those moments when we are sharing the same thoughts.


I found a great definition of “Ebenezer” -

Literally speaking, an Ebenezer is a "stone of help," or a reminder of God’s Real, Holy Presence and Divine aid. Spiritually and theologically speaking, an Ebenezer can be nearly anything that reminds us of God’s presence and help: the Bible, the Sacramental Elements, a cross, a picture, a fellow believer, a hymn – those things which serve as reminders of God’s love, God’s Real Presence, and God’s assistance are "Ebenezers." 
(Resource:  Dr. Gregory S. Neal – he explains in more detail what an Ebenezer is in scripture.)

Back to the song:
My favorite part….
“Let Thy goodness like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to Thee Prone to wander Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart Lord, take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above”

What is your Ebenezer?

I’ll share one of mine later on…oooh, suspense!

Blessings to you!  You are loved!

Our Custom Kitchen Cabinets and Free of SPLINTERS!

When the postman rings our doorbell – we the kids race to the door!
No child is allowed to open the front door unless the parents give their permission!  (The trusty postman has seen us in our jammies more than most of our closest friends.)

Saturday, when he rang our trusty doorbell  – I was in the shower.
How come every time I take a shower – people decide to ring our doorbell?   I think there must be a neon sign on our house that states “Lana is taking her weekly shower!  Ring Doorbell NOW!”
 

Don’t worry- this time, my hubs was home.  How many times have you been caught in the shower and either the doorbell or phone rings?  That is in my top 10 of Most Aggravating things that happen to Moms.

Our sweet postman brought us not only bills but a doorknob (from EBAY) for our kitchen pantry door.   

I love EBAY – 1/2 of the cost of going to a Retail Store!  I now I will have no more splinters – when getting the nutella out of the pantry.

In other news:
We couldn’t paint the kitchen upper cabinets this weekend because the wind was outrageous and all the painting is done outside.  But, I’ll share a few more pictures…
 
This lonely guy looks kind of short in this picture…let me show you where he will be placed after he gets some clothes on (aka paint.)  I might call him, WALL-E. 

   Isn’t he going to be pretty?  Oh, wait, my hubs is in the way…
Isn’t this better?  He’s a big baby!  He will hold coffee cups and party supplies.  I can’t wait for him to be in our home.  I’m such a proud Mommy! 
And these big guys – Oh man!  They are just going to transform the kitchen from being undone to being finished!  I might call them the DEFENSIVE LINE! 

I just love that my hubs has learned this craft!  (That doesn’t mean I want to do this again-anytime soon!)

For those wondering:

• The wood used was bought at a local lumberyard.  It was much cheaper than a Box Store.
• The type of wood that was used is called China Burch 3/4" plywood.  Each sheet was about $30.00 and we have thus far used 16. 
• The tools that were used a table saw, finish nailer, nails, wood glue, dado blade (cuts groove so one board can slide into another one), sander and lots of chocolate.
• Our quality of cabinets is top of the line and total custom made. 

What I have learned:

Don’t count on the box store to be cheaper or better made.

Calling around and getting prices is worth it!

My hubs rocks at wood-working!

The clothes dryer picks up pieces of wood shavings that the washer misses.

Wood shavings can really hurt a person when retained on a bath towel from a washing machine.

Just to give noses everywhere a relief:
Lana does take more than one shower a week.  

Blessings to you!  You are loved!!!

To see the beginning of our Remodel go HERE!

CRASH!

The other day, I was homeschooling 7 children.  I was keeping two other children - while their parents were in Boston in the FALL.  (That is a Veggie Tales’ Song that just never gets old.)

During a quiet moment, we heard something go CRASH!  Something had hit the front window.

It’s a Bird!  It’s a Plane!  No…it’s a Bird!

At first we thought it was a hummingbird – because we have two hummingbird feeders right above here.A closer look – we notice the bird is much larger than a hummer. 

(Not the weeds…forget the weeds.  They are not our friends.  They are a nuisance.  I hate weeds!)   Whatever it is ( a sparrow maybe?)…it got up and flew into our neighbor’s tree, after a few minutes of being knocked out and a fast photo-op. 

Truly an amazing creature!

Guess my windows were too clean! 
Yeah – evidence that I do clean my windows!

Blessings to you!!!  You are loved!!!

Type A FLU has hit us!

Please answer the question at the bottom of this post…I need input!

The saga continues in our home…

Woke up to 2nd born sick.  He had 104.2 fever.
Achy legs, burning eyes, headache, and nauseous.
Made an appointment with doctor.
Went in to his office.
Did a flu and strep test. 
Positive for Type A flu aka influenza.

Asked for chocolate on facebook – within an hour, sweet friends drop off chocolate.  Can I just say – when the going gets tough – it is good to have friends – who drop off chocolate!  (Lesson learned:  I should have asked for a cruise to Alaska.  Just joking – we are super thankful!)

Now the other two boys are not feeling so good.  (I’m not feeling my best – but it could be from the lack of sleep.)

I’m thinking about a conference I could have went to this weekend.  I’m really glad I declined.  (Well, I’m glad my hubs is not alone with all the sick children.)  Parenting is not a job for wimps – that is for sure.

Speaking of parenting - God is so faithful!  I can’t even begin to share with you all the blessings that have flowed lately.  My hubs and I can’t contain the flow of tears because of His faithfulness.  He has NEVER let us go and loves us unconditionally. 
I love to see the Lord working in so many people’s lives – even when they have not a clue.  One day I hope to have the freedom to share ALL but until God has completed the work – I shall remain silent. 
Even still, whatever happens – He will still be glorified!

I must go and help in kitchen.  My upper cabinets are almost completely built – my hubs has done an awesome job!  I will post more pictures later.  They are awesome!!!
Alright, I’ll give you a little taste of what they look like…

After they are up – we can start doing the back-splash!  We are back to the kitchen renovation! Whohoo! 

Hopefully, this weekend – because we are confined to the house for a week – doctor’s orders!  

Just a quick question: 

What are your thoughts on getting the Flu Vaccine? 

Do you?  Why or Why Not?

Blessings to you!  You are loved!!!

 Don't forget to enter my giveaway! 
It would make an awesome Christmas or Birthday present for a little guy or gal -
who wants to Change the World! 

Fever was 105.2 and Sounding the Alarm at Midnight

Yesterday, was quite a day.  I took my youngest daughter to the doctor.  She had a fever and just didn’t feel very good.  I can't even remember the last time she had been ill.

The doctor tested her for the flu and it was negative.  Since he thought, it was a sinus infection – he gave her an antibiotic and skipped the strep test.

We got home and she took her meds then went to her room to take a nap.  A couple hours later she came in the living room and didn’t look so good.

I took her temperature and it read 105.2!  I stayed calm and called the doctor back.  He told the nurse to tell us to give her both the Tylenol and Ibuprofen at the same time and then to come back in the morning to run some more tests if she had not gotten better during the night.

I also gave her a lukewarm bath and tried to get the temp down.   Finally, it came down.  Plus, I prayed the entire time!  This was the highest I have ever seen a temp and I wasn’t taking any chances.  (I used to babysit for a boy who would have seizures if he got too hot.  I don't know how I would handle my kids doing that.)

Later on, I put my girls to bed and told them I would come in at midnight to give my youngest daughter her meds again. 

Around midnight, (we were still up) my eldest daughter walks into the kitchen and says “It is midnight and time to give medicine.”  My hubs asks her “Did we wake you?” 

She must have not heard him and went back to her room.  I got the meds and went to wake up Sleeping Beauty.  (Who doesn’t like her meds, I should add.)

When I get to their room, I asked my eldest princess –Did we wake you?  She said “No, I set my alarm  - so you would come and give my sister her medicine.”

I wanted to cry.  If you knew my eldest – you would know that she does NOT wake easily.  She is my last one up, every single day.

She cared enough for her younger sister to make sure that she got her medication on time, even if it meant losing precious sleep.  She had set alarm for midnight and put it right next to her pillow.  It still makes me want to cry to think about it.

I love to see my children giving of themselves for others.  I can’t tell you how much that blesses my heart.  My lil’ girls are growing up too fast!
 
I am relishing my short time that I have with them…(this works for me!)  

Blessings to you!  You are loved!

BTW - My youngest daughter is still not feeling so grand.  However, her fever only got to 102. something this afternoon.  By bedtime it was a normal temp, again.   Hopefully, it will be gone by tomorrow!

The boys who could change the world…

Got a new book the other day…

“The Boy who Changed the World” – Love it! 
When we get a new book…everyone reads it! 
(or looks at the pictures while an elder sibling reads it to them.)
For some reason, my youngest sondoesn’t ever act like he is getting the story…

He constantly moves, 
sings,
talks, Or even sleeps…but he gets it.  He really gets it!

My hubs tries to read to my children at least 4 times a week.  The other night he was reading about a missionary and mentioned the name “Norman.”

My baby speaks up…(who we thought was not paying any attention to the story) and says “Norman like in the book, The Boy Who Changed the World.”

He gets it…even when we think he doesn’t – he really gets it!

We were excited that our reading aloud has not been in vain.

This guy has been in love with books since he could pick one up. 
As I looked at him with the book – I thought he could be another boy that could change the world!
Then this guy…he too loves a good book!  I love love love that my boys love good stories!!!

He could also be a boy who changed the world!

  Would you like this book? 

Come see my Review of the Boy Who Changed the World! 

(I might just have a little surprise waiting for you!)

 

Blessings to you!!!  You are loved!!!

Fall Crafts for Kids Easy and Free (Guest Post)

Fall is one of my most absolutely favorite seasons. I know there are only 4 to pick from, but there is just something WONDERFUL about crunchy leaves, the gorgeous colors, and the little bit of a cold nip in the air. We’re taking more walks and along our way we manage to accumulate leaves, sticks and rocks to ‘collect’.

Creating with those collections can be fun too!

What You’ll Need:

• rocks, sticks, leaves, pinecones…a variety of things you find in nature
• tacky glue {NOT white Elmer’s glue ~ trust me on this one!}
• wiggly eyes
• a large tarp…or something to protect your work surface

How to Make:

The directions are pretty simple ~ CREATE!! Once you’ve gathered all of your nature materials, let you kids have fun gluing them all together to make bizarre beautiful animals and creatures.

Then set your odd little creatures on the counter to dry. A simple {but fun} activity that will keep your little ones busy and get those creative juices flowing!

Jolanthe is a mom of 4 rather energetic kiddos {currently 8,7,5, and 3} ~ and wife to a great man, who has much grace for her and her many endeavors. She homeschools her children and life is never dull or lacking in excitement. She blogs about the fun of family life @ No Ordinary Moments and about their family’s homeschool adventures @ Homeschool Creations. She also partners with her friend Carisa in heading up the Totally Tots blog. You can follow her tweets @jolantheerb.

7 Tips for Teaching God’s Word (Guest Post)

Seven Practical Tips for Teaching God’s Word to Our Children

In Deuteronomy chapter six, parents are instructed to diligently teach God's Word to their children. We can be grateful for those teachable moments that present themselves with no pre-planning on our part, but often, if we do not purposely plan for those times, they will not happen.

Here are seven practical tips that we can use to impart God's word as we go through our day.

1.    Play scripture songs on a cassette tape or cd while everyone is getting ready in the morning, in the car on the way to school, or while running errands.
2.    If your child is learning Bible memory verses for school or church, take a couple of minutes after breakfast to have them practice saying the verse to you. I also keep a small Bible in the console of our car so that we can review verses while driving around town.
3.    Have a scheduled family "devotional" time. We have ours on week nights right after supper while we are all still at the table. It doesn't have to be long and can range from studying a specified Bible passage to reading a missionary biography or some other book with character building stories.
4.    Read a brief Bible story or devotional book together at bedtime. Even though questions may arise as an attempt to delay "lights out," they can still lead to a good discussion. Also, pray with your child before he goes to sleep.
5.    While on the way home after a church service, ask your child what they learned in the children's lesson they heard or from the sermon the pastor preached.
6.    When situations arise that your child needs help resolving, seek to use Bible verses while attempting to arrive at the correct resolution. This requires that we as parents know the Bible well enough to be able to help our child find a scripture passage that applies to their circumstances.
7.    Allow your children to see you reading your Bible or other spiritual books and to hear you praying or memorizing Scripture. As the old saying goes, "more is caught than taught."
While I wish I could say that I am consistent at doing all seven of these, I am not. I hope these suggestions are an encouragement to you as well as to myself to follow God's commandment by imparting His Words to our children.

Please feel free to share any tips that have helped your family in this area.

 

Tracey Brewer is mom to two daughters, ages nine and seven, and wife to her college sweetheart.  They live in coastal South Carolina and enjoy walking on the beach, browsing bookstores, and attending musical productions.  Her blog, Girls to Grow, covers a variety of topics related to Christian parenting, including education, homemaking, saving money and making memories with your children.

Fun Fall Projects (Guest Post)

Hi -- I'm Jen from tatertots & jello and I'm so excited to be here at Lana's fun blog!!

I love Autumn!!


I thought maybe I could share a few of my favorite Fall Projects with you...

This is some Creepy Specimen art that I made mimicking Ali Edward's Butterfly art. My kids love it. It also has interchangeable backs so I can change out the art with each Season or Holiday! 

 This is a Bright and Happy Halloween wreath that I made with ribbon and I glittered up a "31" for fun.

I am also really into Subway Art right now, so of course I had to make a Halloween version of Subway Art! 

I used an old board that was sitting in my garage, some fabric scraps to make flowers and an old hanger to hang it up.

And I love Ruffles, so I thought it would be fun to make some Ruffled, Bright Pumpkins for the season.

 And speaking of pumpkins, I made a little polka dotted topiary for my front door.

And lastly, I love to save money. The Dollar Store is one of my favorite places to shop and make projects. Here is my latest project -- turning Dollar Store Pumpkins into Faux Pottery Barn ones with a little paint! 

 {Faux Pottery Barn Pumpkins}

Thanks for letting me come over and share some of my Favorite Halloween Projects with you!

It's been such fun!!

XOXO

A DREAM KITCHEN (Guest Post)

Go for Your Dream Kitchen 
by Lisa at the Pennington Point

It has been such a joy to watch Lana’s kitchen come to life! When she told me she was going to take a little blog vacation, I thought it would be fun to show you my kitchen renovation while she is off doing her nails and eating bon bons.
Almost two years ago we decided to update the kitchen of our 85 year old farmhouse.  I had a very tight budget and my husband couldn’t take time off of work to help.  So my 16 year old son and I did the whole job on our own.  I mean everything….electrical, woodwork, tiling, etc.  I didn’t have many skills, but I knew I could learn.
Before I started, I spent a month keeping a list of things I would like to change about the kitchen.  Then we took that list and created a design to fit our needs.  I spent the next few weeks looking for bargains, clearance items, etc.  My electric range has a huge dent in the side, but I knew I could hide it, so I bought it for a big discount.  Score!
With nine kids at home, I have to cook and store a lot of food.  We concluded that it would be best if we had two ranges (1 gas, 1 electric), two refrigerators and two microwaves.  I also wanted to lighten up the space, so I used white appliances instead of stainless steel.  I love the outcome; it is so cheerful and bright.

We tore out an old window and added the French doors.  Outside of the doors we built a deck where the kids eat lunch.  Keeping crumbs off of the floor in the house makes Mommy happy. 
One big problem with kids growing up (besides breaking my heart) is that they start using the ingredients from the pantry.  I’m not complaining that my kids cook the meals, but how can I know when someone has used all of the sugar, oil, chocolate (no chocolate is the biggest problem of all, am I right?).   My solution was to build a little chalkboard wall beside the range where we write down anything that we have used the last of.  I was thrilled to find tan colored chalk board paint.  Using left over trim pieces, I made a little ledge to hold the chalk.  Now I always know what we need from the grocery store.  This system works great for us. 

I couldn’t afford those gorgeous granite countertops, so I improvised.  On the island I used pine.  I sanded it and used my router for the edges.  Then I stained it and finished with four coats of polyurethane.  The whole countertop cost me $36!  It has been fantastic.  There are a few nicks in it, but that doesn’t bother me at all.

But I knew I couldn’t use wood around the sink, so I bought some 18” travertine tiles on clearance at Home Depot.  The sales guy told me it would never work, but guess what!  I’ve had them for almost two years and they have been great.  Not a single problem.  This was another big savings since these counters cost me less than $50.  That’s what I’m talkin’ about! (high five)

I splurged on the instant hot water dispenser at the sink.  I sometimes think I can hear angels singing late at night when I go get myself a cup of hot tea.  It was completely worth the money.
Because I had such a small budget, I used straight-off-the-shelf cabinets.    In order to give them a custom look, we added bits of trim and beadboard.  I kept the toe kick under the wall cabinets, but I added trim around the base of the island so that it would look more like a piece of furniture.

Instead of using a standard sized fridge for extra cold storage, I used this small one.  It also serves as a shelf for my dishes.  I love having the plates and bowls on open shelving and in easy reach. 

We get a lot of questions about the punched tin in the cabinet doors over the sink.  I simply cut out the centers of the old cabinet doors and added trim (to hide my bad cuts), ordered cheap sheets of tin online, made a pattern using examples I found on the Internet and used a nail to punch them out.  Then we spray painted the tin to match the finish on the faucet and knobs.  It was a really easy project.

And in case you’re wondering where I keep the food….I turned the little back porch into a pantry.
  I love that I can just walk in and see everything. 

A few final details: The floors are wood laminate, another thing we were told would not work in a kitchen, but we love them!  I love my double sink with a low divider in the center; it allows me to easily wash all of those huge pots and pans.  The wall color is Silver Sage from Restoration Hardware; I liked it so much that I also used it in my living room and dining room. 
My hope is to encourage you to be creative and not afraid to try!  Make a list of what you don’t like about your kitchen and change it.  Sure it takes time, but in the end you’ll have a kitchen that works for your individual needs. 
Go for it! 
~Lisa~

Lisa and her family live in the Texas Hill Country.  They have a small family farm where they raise their nine children, homeschool and chase chickens.  She loves the Lord, Jesus Christ and knows that His plans for her life are greater than anything she could have ever dreamed. 


Lisa can be found at:  www.thepenningtonpoint.com
The experiences of mothering a large family on a budget, keeping a lovely home and training children Biblically.  She also has an awesome Etsy Shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Shop24
Personalized with a Fresh Perspective

EASY Saving Money Tips (Guest Post)

Replace Paper Towels with Cloth

This was one of the best and easiest switches for us. I used paper towels for EVERYTHING -- cleaning, as napkins, etc. Between my husband, myself, and our 6 kiddos we were spending a FORTUNE on paper towels. I heard of a family who made the switch so decided to try it myself. There were 3 ways I made the switch.

• I went out to a couple of thrift stores & bought every cloth napkin I could find. Some matched, some didn't, but that's okay- because my goal was to save money & not making a fashion statement. Hubby loved this & prefers cloth napkins now over paper.

• I purchased a couple of packs of cheap washcloths from Wal-Mart. These work much better than cloth napkins or paper towels for little sticky hands.

• I also got a pack of Microfiber cloths from Sam's Club for around $8. You can also get them in Automotive at Wal-Mart. These cloths are amazing for cleaning. In my opinion they work so much better than Paper Towels!

I probably spent less than $20 on my purchases total and have saved SO MUCH MORE than that!

Use Cloth Diapers

If you have a baby I don't have to tell you that diapers are EXPENSIVE. At one point in my mothering career, I had 3 in diapers and 1 in pull-ups at night. Diaper costs were KILLING us. We had to do something, and potty training my 9 month old twins & 1 yr old was not an option. I started researching cloth diapers and found that they are a lot different than what I had expected. Jillian's Drawers has a GREAT tutorial here about how awesome the newer styles of cloth diapers are. They also have a super sweet Try Cloth for $10 program that allows folks to try it before they make such a huge investment.

Reuse those Ziploc Bags

Now this won't work if you've had meat or something like that in it. However, if you stuck some bread, chips, muffins, cookies, or anything else fairly non-messy you can rinse them out, let them dry & reuse them. Use a little dish soap if necessary.

Cut back on Paper Waste

We have so much paper waste around here between junk mail & things I've printed, but don't need anymore. It's a shame to waste all that clean space on the back, especially when my little budding artists are always begging for paper to draw on. There are a couple of things you can do to re-use that paper.

• The easiest thing is just to put it in a file folder/drawer/whatever you have available & just dole it out when you have a request.

• Another cute, fun thing to do is to cut it up into equal sized pieces, stack it together & staple on top. You then have a cute little tablet to use for scratch paper, give to the kids, etc.
  

Reuse Packaging and Containers

There are so many things that come in great plastic or glass reusable containers like those tubs of butter or lunchmeat or spray bottles or anything else that's in a fairly sturdy container. You can reuse them for leftovers or to hold crayons or other small items. You can also reuse old spray bottles to make your own cleaning solutions. A little Vinegar, Essential Oil, & water can go a long way in making fabric and the air smell fresh! There's a great guide here on making your own household cleaners.

Photo Credit

Holly Syx is a Christian, homeschooler, blogger, coffee lover, wife to 1 awesome hunk & 6 little kiddos call her mommy. 

Oh, and she loves to help people save money! 

You can find Holly at www.iGoBOGO.com where she blogs about good deals, frugal living, and saving money or over at www.WhenYouRiseUp.com where she talks about homeschooling, her family & stuff like that.

 

Preparing for Guests and getting help from kids

“Be our guest, be our guest put our magic to the test” is my song as I’m cleaning house.
 
I’ve been child-sitting for some sweet friends “who went to Boston in the FALL.”  (That is a Veggie Tale song – that never gets old in our house.)  So, guess what – ALL 7 kids are cleaning with me!  They love it! (Well, I love it- they pretend to love it!)

Here is a simple tip to get help from kids:

Yell “Surf’s UP!” and that is code for SPEED CLEAN!  They run to clean wherever for 10 minutes!  It is organized chaos!  The timer can be such a useful tool!
I’m also about to do some major Fall Cleaning.  I love this time of year and I need to do some serious purging of the closets and garage!  Especially before Christmas shows up and you have even more stuff!

So while I’m doing this all next week:

There will be some awesome Guest Posts!  I’m so excited about who is guest appearing on my lil’ blog! 
Oh, you will be encouraged and inspired!  I can hardly wait myself!
So, if you don’t hear from me in the next few weeks…the big bad monster who lives under my childrens’ beds may have gotten me!  Don’t worry – Monsters are scared of being clean and I will just spray them some super duper homemade cleaner!


One more thang:

I appreciate all my readers – I’m simply amazed of how many people visit my blog.  I love the encouragement that you have given me – I pray that this blog truly encourages you as well!  Thank you so much for coming back and reading about our crazy life!  To God be the Glory!

Okay, Just One More Thang…

It is my lil’ Brother’s Birthday today!  The big 3-0! 
I just love him to pieces…I love all my siblings to pieces!

I’m so thankful to be their eldest sibling and therefore have all the wisdom in the family.  (Just joking!  Although, I do have all the gray hair!) 

Happy Birthday…and I’m sorry I begged Mom to take you back to the hospital when you were born!  I really do love you, really!

Blessings to you!  You are so loved!

Fleur-di-Lis Lantern (again)

Just had to share our Fleur-di-Lis Lantern.

This was our 2 years ago - Lantern. 

I did it like in 5 minutes before we went to all our neighbors for candy to use to decorate our Candy Christmas village. 

(Okay, we ate some of it, but most of it went to the Candy Christmas Village.)

I poked holes in the top so lights would shine through. It was so simple to do especially since I had never done anything like this before. 

(My hubby forbids me to use sharp objects due to my many trips to the E.R. - I just used a little knife.)

Here is my Christian view on Halloween, in case you were wondering. 

It might not be what you expect then again maybe it is.

I LOVE anything with Fleur-di-lis!!!

Blessings to you!!! You are loved!!!

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Works for Me

Lightning Bolt Pictures

The night my now hubs proposed to me there was a heat lightning
storm – they are common in Texas.  It was gorgeous – no rain – no thunder - just tons and tons of lightning.

We when came back into Texas not long ago – we drove into a storm. Right now I would like to apologize to my wonderful photography teacher.  These not so good photos are no reflection of her teaching.  I was wishing for an instant refresher of photography 101 at the time.  I simply forgot how to use my settings (it could have had something to do with being in the car for 2 days with 5 kids.) 

There were probably a million bolts a minute and I couldn’t catch any of them.  Well, except the ones down here – which aren’t really what God intended for them to look like – trust me, they were simply remarkable! My hubs did finally stop the car so I could get a look.  Unbelievable how they could strike.  This storm had to last over 2 hours. One after another… My hubs assured me we were safe in our car.  All I’m saying – is that I have felt much safer in my life. The last one!  It branched off…crazy beautiful!

I do not understand lightning.  It comes and goes in a flash.  It lights up the darkest sky.

I was always told when I was a child, that thunder was when God was bowling – mostly to keep me from being scared.  Yet, thunder isn’t dangerous – lightning would be culprit.

Isn’t it amazing how beautiful it is but if touched could make you die or give you a late 1980’s hairstyle?

Just makes me wonder…what was God thinking - dangerous and beautiful?

What do you think?

Blessings to you!  You are loved!

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