OK, let me set the stage. A theatre full of 12-16 year old girls and a few moms thrown in for fun. Lots of giggling, talking and screaming. The movie starts and Edward the main character comes out- the theatre goes nuts! I have to admit it was fun to go and see what Amy has been talking about for weeks. Now, I haven't read the books, but I read lots of reviews before I would OK her to read the books. She has also given me a play by play of characters etc, so I was in the know. Otherwise I think someone just going to the movie with no background would have been lost. It was obviously low budget, I think the sequel(s) will be much better.
On a side note, I couldn't figure out why these girls were so in love with a fictional character in a book. They didn't know what he looked like, and for goodness sake, he is a vampire! The movie made it clear to me. Edward is a gentleman, yet a monster, who protects the one he loves above all else. He shows great restraint and discipline, but above all protects Bella always. What girl doesn't want that? It led to good discussion with Amy about our Heavenly Father and the parallel with him. If for nothing else, it was worth the $20 for that!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
This is my Fathers World
Has anyone else been humming these words from church this weekend? While driving up north to visit my grandma in the hospital it was on WFRN, and then it was on a friends blog yesterday. God reminds me of songs so often. Here are the words:
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world: the battle is not done:
Jesus Who died shall be satisfied,And earth and Heav’n be one.
This is my Father’s world, dreaming, I see His face.
I ope my eyes, and in glad surprise cry, “The Lord is in this place.”
This is my Father’s world, from the shining courts above,
The Beloved One, His Only Son,Came—a pledge of deathless love.
This is my Father’s world, should my heart be ever sad?
The lord is King—let the heavens ring. God reigns—let the earth be glad.
This is my Father’s world. Now closer to Heaven bound,
For dear to God is the earth Christ trod.No place but is holy ground.
This is my Father’s world. I walk a desert lone.
In a bush ablaze to my wondering gaze God makes His glory known.
This is my Father’s world, a wanderer I may roamWhate’er my lot,
it matters not,My heart is still at home.
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world: the battle is not done:
Jesus Who died shall be satisfied,And earth and Heav’n be one.
This is my Father’s world, dreaming, I see His face.
I ope my eyes, and in glad surprise cry, “The Lord is in this place.”
This is my Father’s world, from the shining courts above,
The Beloved One, His Only Son,Came—a pledge of deathless love.
This is my Father’s world, should my heart be ever sad?
The lord is King—let the heavens ring. God reigns—let the earth be glad.
This is my Father’s world. Now closer to Heaven bound,
For dear to God is the earth Christ trod.No place but is holy ground.
This is my Father’s world. I walk a desert lone.
In a bush ablaze to my wondering gaze God makes His glory known.
This is my Father’s world, a wanderer I may roamWhate’er my lot,
it matters not,My heart is still at home.
Sticker Shock
I called IUPUI today to look into getting my Masters. omg! Not only was I already feeling too old, not smart enough, and just plain too busy and overwhelmed, but now I feel way too poor too. Praying for guidance and provision. I actually prayed today that if she didn't call me back (after the 2nd phone call) that must mean God doesn't want me to go back. I am pretty weak.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday Menus
Wow, how boring. I haven't blogged in a week. Here are more menus. Hee hee.
Monday- No Amy. She got the day off, and so did I(from my "real" job).
Chicken and pineapple kabobs with cinnamon barbecue sauce
carrot and apple slaw
red smashed potatoes with cheese
These yummy recipes were from a magazine and were YUMMY! The kids liked them too, especially the chicken. Who would have thought to put cinnamon in bbq sauce(except Laura Ingalls for Almonzo- I know wayyy too much Little house on the Prairie trivia!!) So sad.
Tues.
Sausages
Pasta and veggies
Wednesday
Penne Pastawith mini meatballs
salad
french bread
french bread
Thursday
Chili(we didn't end up having this last week)
cornbread/ corn chips
Friday
pizza
Weekend
leftovers
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday Menus
Monday Amy's day
tuna melt
mac and cheese
salad and carrots
bananas
Tuesday- Grandma and Grandpa Here for Veterans day Program at school
Lasagna
garlic bread
salad
dessert
wednesday
chicken wraps(new recipe)
applesauce
thursday
chili
cornbread
Friday
leftovers
Saturday
homemade pizza
Yes, I do only make one meal for the family and I don't only make what the kids All like. It takes trying something 1o times sometimes to like it. We always have something that everyone will eat, no one ever goes hungry. They may not eat a lot, but that's all they get for the night. They have to try everything before they can get up. Sounds mean, but we feel like it teaches them to appreciate the things they have, and not to be too picky. For instance, in Costa Rica, Amy tried EVERYTHING we ate. She amazed the adults, the other teens were super picky and lost weight. Even if she didn't like it, she tried it. She found out she liked guacamole(it was so good there!) Not to say that this works perfect, but it does help stay out of the rut of eating the same things all of the time. Works for us.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Friday Five
From Wilcox blog, I know its late, I had a long day yesterday!
Middles:
1. What marks the middle of your day? I guess lunch, but kind of , when the kids get home from school.
2. When was the last middle of the night phone call? Joe sometimes gets these from his clients who drive semi's. They forget what time zone they are in. A little annoying, and always scares me.
3.On what social, political, economic, or moral issue are you in the middle of the road? I am quite conservative on a lot of views, especially moral and social. Education is probably my middle of the road - good and bad for both!
4. How likely are you to give someone the middle finger? Not sure I have ever given someone "the finger". If I were, it would probably be in traffic, on my way to work.
5.When were you last caught in the middle of a disagreement that really had nothing to do with you? Like Sarah, I am caught in arguments that have nothing to do with me, or quite frankly, anything, on a daily basis with the kids. On a grown up level, I have been caught in the middle of patients and their families before on issues of driving and their health care- not a fun place to be. Especially for someone who doesn't really like conflict!
Middles:
1. What marks the middle of your day? I guess lunch, but kind of , when the kids get home from school.
2. When was the last middle of the night phone call? Joe sometimes gets these from his clients who drive semi's. They forget what time zone they are in. A little annoying, and always scares me.
3.On what social, political, economic, or moral issue are you in the middle of the road? I am quite conservative on a lot of views, especially moral and social. Education is probably my middle of the road - good and bad for both!
4. How likely are you to give someone the middle finger? Not sure I have ever given someone "the finger". If I were, it would probably be in traffic, on my way to work.
5.When were you last caught in the middle of a disagreement that really had nothing to do with you? Like Sarah, I am caught in arguments that have nothing to do with me, or quite frankly, anything, on a daily basis with the kids. On a grown up level, I have been caught in the middle of patients and their families before on issues of driving and their health care- not a fun place to be. Especially for someone who doesn't really like conflict!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Politics
May God bless Barak Obama.
May Barak Obama seek the One true God, the Maker of the heavens and the earth.
May he humble himself to see that God and God alone is ruler of all the nations.
May he realize that this True God loves him unconditionally.
May he understand that with power comes responsibility and there is no greater source of power than God Almighty.
May Jehova Jireh, My Great Provider provide Barak Obama wisdom for things that he doesnt even know he needs.
May we all understand that we serve the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords who knows our fears and our failures. This Mighty God that we serve hears us at night, in the morning and during the day when we humble ourselves and cry out to Him.
May He increase our faith and our trust in Him and Him alone.
joe
May Barak Obama seek the One true God, the Maker of the heavens and the earth.
May he humble himself to see that God and God alone is ruler of all the nations.
May he realize that this True God loves him unconditionally.
May he understand that with power comes responsibility and there is no greater source of power than God Almighty.
May Jehova Jireh, My Great Provider provide Barak Obama wisdom for things that he doesnt even know he needs.
May we all understand that we serve the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords who knows our fears and our failures. This Mighty God that we serve hears us at night, in the morning and during the day when we humble ourselves and cry out to Him.
May He increase our faith and our trust in Him and Him alone.
joe
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