Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Backyard Missionary
There is a baby crying upstairs. Two two year olds battling over a toy. Dishes in the sink. A mountain of laundry to be done, and I do mean MOUNTAIN. Newly painted walls with a purple marker. Cracker crumbs by the front door feeding the ant problem. It is my day. My life. It is less than amazing. There is no WOW factor unless you hear the noise level right now. No pat on the back thanking me for a job well done. No appreciation for the million dirty diapers changed. It is your mission field. What did you say? It is your mission field!
My mission field. You can't be serious Lord. Nope it isn't Africa, South America, Europe or Asia. It is right here. My backyard. I bet if you asked a missionary who does serve in those countries what life is like they will tell you it isn't glamorous. Being raised by Missionaries myself I have a little bit of inkling of what Missionaries go through and the sacrifice that it takes. Remind you of something?
Motherhood, raising children to love Christ and each other. If you ask me sometimes the loving each other part is a little more challenging. It is my mission field but I don't see it that way. Usually my thoughts run in the direction of "another day, another diaper". I scamper through these days like they are just any ole day. I want to work on that. I want to start seeing my life and all that surrounds it as my mission field. Because there is no greater need for missionaries than MY own backyard! Think about it.
Let us not forget the harvest that are our Children! The Harvest that surrounds us each day whether it be the checkout lady at the grocery store, our next door neighbor, our mail person EVERYONE we come in contact with.
My mission field. You can't be serious Lord. Nope it isn't Africa, South America, Europe or Asia. It is right here. My backyard. I bet if you asked a missionary who does serve in those countries what life is like they will tell you it isn't glamorous. Being raised by Missionaries myself I have a little bit of inkling of what Missionaries go through and the sacrifice that it takes. Remind you of something?
Motherhood, raising children to love Christ and each other. If you ask me sometimes the loving each other part is a little more challenging. It is my mission field but I don't see it that way. Usually my thoughts run in the direction of "another day, another diaper". I scamper through these days like they are just any ole day. I want to work on that. I want to start seeing my life and all that surrounds it as my mission field. Because there is no greater need for missionaries than MY own backyard! Think about it.
Luke 10:2
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
Let us not forget the harvest that are our Children! The Harvest that surrounds us each day whether it be the checkout lady at the grocery store, our next door neighbor, our mail person EVERYONE we come in contact with.
"Lord I confess I don't view my life through your eyes. Oh Lord give me your vision, your love, your grace so I can be a better Mother, friend and raise these children that you have entrusted to me to love you and love others" Amen!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Meal Plan Sunday
| Meal Plan for this week! |
| [A] Flautas | Avocado Orange Salad [B] Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas | Black Beans with Cumin and Cilantro [C] Colorful Black Bean and Shrimp Salad | Herbed Flatbread [D] Couscous Stuffed Peppers | Black Bean & Corn Relish [E] Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Salad | Herb Bread |
| Courtesy of Relish! |
Saturday, June 4, 2011
I am a heathen
I am officially a rule breaker! I bought the kids a 12ft in diameter plastic pool that is 3 feet deep. The rule breaking part is we got in trouble a couple years ago for having a pool because it was against our HOA(Home Owners Association) Policy. So I went against policy and bought a pool for the kids and myself so I could have something to work out in that helped my back issues. If they have issues with my pool they can 1) Watch my kids for free while I go to the YMCA and use their pool 2) Babysit a couple of times a week for me so I can survive summer without school in session. Because what is a Mom to do with her kids when it is 100 degrees and 90% humidity? Stay indoors the whole Summer? I think NOT! I am sure I will get a visit or a letter asking us to take it down and I will take it down in August.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A bit of randomness
I made an appointment with the nutritionist that works with my Chiropractors office. The appointment is next Thursday(a week from today). I am not sure what to expect but it's free and I decided I needed to do something proactive.
I also bought a dress for my Sister's wedding. My goal was to be 15 lbs lighter by now but much to my dismay that didn't happen. However I am down to two cups of coffee instead of six so THAT is some progress! I love my coffee too so it's been difficult.
My back is healing although very slowly but progress is progress right?
The garden is going through a growth spurt. Oh my I cannot tell you enough how much I LOVE my raised beds! I even added a couple flower boxes in between to attract bees.
I think it turned out rather nice.
I also bought a dress for my Sister's wedding. My goal was to be 15 lbs lighter by now but much to my dismay that didn't happen. However I am down to two cups of coffee instead of six so THAT is some progress! I love my coffee too so it's been difficult.
My back is healing although very slowly but progress is progress right?
The garden is going through a growth spurt. Oh my I cannot tell you enough how much I LOVE my raised beds! I even added a couple flower boxes in between to attract bees.
I think it turned out rather nice.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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