Your afternoon out in the sun?
How are those clovers tasting?
Too bad it's time to go in already.
Maybe we will do this again soon.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Well Little Guys
Are you enjoying your freedom?
Your afternoon out in the sun?
How are those clovers tasting?
Too bad it's time to go in already.
Maybe we will do this again soon.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Your afternoon out in the sun?
How are those clovers tasting?
Too bad it's time to go in already.
Maybe we will do this again soon.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Sometimes I Wonder...
There are so many days I stand back and wonder how in the world will my children ever grow up even half way normal.
I goof up way more than I get things right as a mother.
This set of verses is such an encouragement to me.
He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel.
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’”
2 Chronicles 20:15-17
Of course, my children are not the enemy (ha ha maybe they might seem that way at times...I didn't just write that did I? It must have been someone else) but parenting can seem like a huge bloody battle at times.
You know like those medieval battles with flaming arrows and tar balls flying and blood everywhere like in the movies.
It can seem like that, but the parenting battles I most seem to fight are:
Against my own selfish will.
Against my fears.
To stay put and not run when things get difficult.
To stay loyal.
To be willing to be the 'bad guy' at times because I know in the end what I'm asking of my children is right.
To be humble.
To forgive.
To accept forgiveness.
The list goes on and on...
I feel like I wave the white flag of surrender all the time and run away in retreat.
BUT
Then there are those moments that I get a glimpse of God working beyond my feeble parenting attempts.
For instance:
My husband pointed out the other day that last week six of our children had served in various capacities reaching other children for Christ.
Elena is off on her mission trip to New Orleans. This had been a hearts desire for her for quite some time.
I also overheard my 6 year old son explain the gospel of Christ to my three year old and ask her if she wanted to ask Jesus into her heart.
Those are things Jeff and I can not take credit for.
I then realize I have the privilege of having a front row seat in seeing God working in my children's lives despite all the things I mess up at or all the battles I retreat from.
I am a very weak person but God is a very strong God.
He has a plan for each of my children a plan greater that any plan I could ever dream for them.
It's ok for me to retreat at times and watch God fight the battle.
He is a warrior and will fight fervently for my children.
He is faithful.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
I goof up way more than I get things right as a mother.
This set of verses is such an encouragement to me.
He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel.
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’”
2 Chronicles 20:15-17
Of course, my children are not the enemy (ha ha maybe they might seem that way at times...I didn't just write that did I? It must have been someone else) but parenting can seem like a huge bloody battle at times.
You know like those medieval battles with flaming arrows and tar balls flying and blood everywhere like in the movies.
It can seem like that, but the parenting battles I most seem to fight are:
Against my own selfish will.
Against my fears.
To stay put and not run when things get difficult.
To stay loyal.
To be willing to be the 'bad guy' at times because I know in the end what I'm asking of my children is right.
To be humble.
To forgive.
To accept forgiveness.
The list goes on and on...
I feel like I wave the white flag of surrender all the time and run away in retreat.
BUT
Then there are those moments that I get a glimpse of God working beyond my feeble parenting attempts.
For instance:
My husband pointed out the other day that last week six of our children had served in various capacities reaching other children for Christ.
Elena is off on her mission trip to New Orleans. This had been a hearts desire for her for quite some time.
I also overheard my 6 year old son explain the gospel of Christ to my three year old and ask her if she wanted to ask Jesus into her heart.
Those are things Jeff and I can not take credit for.
I then realize I have the privilege of having a front row seat in seeing God working in my children's lives despite all the things I mess up at or all the battles I retreat from.
I am a very weak person but God is a very strong God.
He has a plan for each of my children a plan greater that any plan I could ever dream for them.
It's ok for me to retreat at times and watch God fight the battle.
He is a warrior and will fight fervently for my children.
He is faithful.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Friday, June 17, 2011
How Quickly Time Passes
Some of our first and maybe only strawberries of the season.
My sweet eldest Elena if off today on a mission trip to New Orleans with a group of people from church. Gee,I will sure miss her!!!!! She will be celebrating her 17th birthday down in New Orleans as well. Oh, this is all so bitter sweet for me. I am very exited for her but then I wish I could turn back the clock about ten years and pay more attention, burn everything in my mind.
My sweet young lady
have fun
keep safe
shine bright for Christ
and remember your old mother for a few moments...just a few.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
My sweet eldest Elena if off today on a mission trip to New Orleans with a group of people from church. Gee,I will sure miss her!!!!! She will be celebrating her 17th birthday down in New Orleans as well. Oh, this is all so bitter sweet for me. I am very exited for her but then I wish I could turn back the clock about ten years and pay more attention, burn everything in my mind.
My sweet young lady
have fun
keep safe
shine bright for Christ
and remember your old mother for a few moments...just a few.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Little Toadie
"Now little toadie you need to stay with us"
"See your mother is 6 meters away so you need to stay with us."
"You can not jump away."
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
"See your mother is 6 meters away so you need to stay with us."
"You can not jump away."
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Slowing Life
Slowing life down just a bit to snuggle with a cute toddler on the porch swing makes me smile.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Monday, June 13, 2011
City Polly and Country Pony
Good friends are hard to come by
but Pony and Polly seem to have figured it out!
Polly arrives at Pony's country home.
Polly needed a little nap before she says hello to Pony.
Pony has warned Polly on the hazards of the high paced city life she is lives.
Pony is doing a few last minute things before Polly rings the bell.
Polly does not even notice the mess.
She wishes Pony would not worry about such things as much as Pony does.
They have a grand time visiting!
See you next time!!
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
but Pony and Polly seem to have figured it out!
Polly arrives at Pony's country home.
Polly needed a little nap before she says hello to Pony.
Pony has warned Polly on the hazards of the high paced city life she is lives.
Pony is doing a few last minute things before Polly rings the bell.
Polly does not even notice the mess.
She wishes Pony would not worry about such things as much as Pony does.
They have a grand time visiting!
See you next time!!
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Guinea Pig Bath?
The other day I found this cute guy (meaning the guinea pig but Joel is very cute as well!) had been colored with marker by,I am guessing, that sweet little Lids. That is just a hunch, though.
Joel and I set out to give cute little marshmallow guy a bath.
I was not sure if it was even ok to give guinea pigs baths.
But we did anyway.
She did not really like it but Joel did get to cozy with her afterwards.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Joel and I set out to give cute little marshmallow guy a bath.
I was not sure if it was even ok to give guinea pigs baths.
But we did anyway.
She did not really like it but Joel did get to cozy with her afterwards.
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Friday, June 10, 2011
Morristown Dam Days
This is always one of my favorite things of the summer.
Here was my parade group.
We went to the fair after the parade. It was a lot of fun! Lily went on her first ride. It was great! Of course cotton candy is a must have!
Sadly, there were no bagpipes this year!!!
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
Here was my parade group.
We went to the fair after the parade. It was a lot of fun! Lily went on her first ride. It was great! Of course cotton candy is a must have!
Sadly, there were no bagpipes this year!!!
Warmly,A Patchwork Mommy
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