Sunday, April 13, 2008
afternoon pages
OK, so its been a long time once again since I wrote on my blog ....
I get such a bad time from my kids when I don't blog but what's a wife, mother, grandmother, student, employee (3 jobs), business owner, volunteer at church to do ... Because of these roles I have most recently gone back to writing my "to do lists". The great thing about this now though is that my lists don't rule me I rule them and if I get some things done on the list that's OK. I am totally fine with leaving the rest for another day.
But today Sunday is a day to rest
love Sunday when I get a little extra rest from routine
love Sunday when I have a chance to gather together with friends and pray
love Sunday when I fully participate in worship with no distractions such as laundry, school work, calling customers etc
love Sunday when I can read and write what I want and not necessarily what I need to read and write
love this Sunday as this Sunday our oldest daughter Lisa got engaged to a wonderful, kind, and gentle man who she has been dating for 3 years. Welcome to our family Matt!
Don't you just love Sundays! I do!
Loving being In His Arms on Sunday, Beth
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
afternoon pages
Oh! I am so sorry that this fun time in CA must come to an end. But for today it was amazing.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
afternoon pages
This was a draft that I went back to in my blog ... I, of course, don't remember exactly what I was beginning to write at the time ... anyways, ejnoy. These pics were some of my favorites from my visit with my very first and favorite granddaughter.
(Kelley and Sid just happened to be visiting too ... smile)
Monday, March 31, 2008
afternoon pages
afternoon pages
Oh! I am so sorry that this fun time in CA must come to an end. But for today it was amazing.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
afternoon pages
This was a draft that I went back to in my blog ... I, of course, don't remember exactly what I was beginning to write at the time ... anyways, ejnoy. These pics were some of my favorites from my visit with my very first and favorite granddaughter.
(Kelley and Sid just happened to be visiting too ... smile)
Monday, March 31, 2008
afternoon pages
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thursday, March 27,2008
afternoon pages
Yesterday, we had so much fun hanging out with the girls while Sid and Unc held down the fort back at the apartment. We hit the little old lady, church basement, thrift store on Coronado Island. Not quite the same as the big city of Mpls but we still found some great finds. Then since Annika was doing so well in the "Bundle" the big girls decided to go for pedicures at a quaint little spot on the Island. We just enjoyed one another's company and spent some quality time together. Late in the morning Annika began to let us know our time was up and it was her time to eat. We also got the call from Uncle Jake that Sid had awakened and he too was ready to eat. So off we went speed walking with Annika crying a bit to get back to the Apartment to get the babies fed.
Since the morning was so busy we found ourselves all worn out and each of the big girls ended up on all the couches and chairs in the apartment fast asleep.
more later .... grandma enjoying every moment!
afternoon pages
Yesterday, we had so much fun hanging out with the girls while Sid and Unc held down the fort back at the apartment. We hit the little old lady, church basement, thrift store on Coronado Island. Not quite the same as the big city of Mpls but we still found some great finds. Then since Annika was doing so well in the "Bundle" the big girls decided to go for pedicures at a quaint little spot on the Island. We just enjoyed one another's company and spent some quality time together. Late in the morning Annika began to let us know our time was up and it was her time to eat. We also got the call from Uncle Jake that Sid had awakened and he too was ready to eat. So off we went speed walking with Annika crying a bit to get back to the Apartment to get the babies fed.
Since the morning was so busy we found ourselves all worn out and each of the big girls ended up on all the couches and chairs in the apartment fast asleep.
more later .... grandma enjoying every moment!
Tuesday, March 26,2008
morning pages
I find myself this week in the wonder of life, new life; new life in a new granddaughter. She is truly beautiful. Annika Elizabeth, so tiny, yet so strong. I have loved her, talked to her, held her, changed her, slept with her, and prayed for her.
I am so thankful to have been at Jacob and Carrie's home spending time with them Annika, Kelley and Sidney. We have talked, we have shopped, we have walked and we have especially enjoyed watching the baby faces.
Constantly putting my granddaughter In His Arms, B.
morning pages
I find myself this week in the wonder of life, new life; new life in a new granddaughter. She is truly beautiful. Annika Elizabeth, so tiny, yet so strong. I have loved her, talked to her, held her, changed her, slept with her, and prayed for her.
I am so thankful to have been at Jacob and Carrie's home spending time with them Annika, Kelley and Sidney. We have talked, we have shopped, we have walked and we have especially enjoyed watching the baby faces.
Constantly putting my granddaughter In His Arms, B.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
morning pages
Planned by God so that I might have my sins forgiven the death of Jesus opened the pathway to heaven -- A pathway prepared and paved with His blood ... Oh Father, how exceedingly grateful I am for the Lord Jesus Christ. Although the scene I have visited this morning occurred twenty centuries ago it is as if I have just witnessed Your death today. How horrible it was. I can not even imagine the pain you bore on my behalf. It was because of my sin. In this quiet moment tears of gratitude well up within me and I pause to say I love you, I'm sorry, please forgive me and thank you.
Because of Christ I find I am always In His Arms, B.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March 15, 2008
afternoon pages
Intention; is the general word implying to have something in mind as a plan or design; or referring to the plan had in mind; intent; purpose; aim; goal etc.....
I really do love going back to this week after week and many times day after day. I would love to set an intention, plan or design for my day but often I am nearing the end of the day wondering what were my intentions or promises to myself that day. I miss spending time writing. I know that I can do anything I set my mind to do but I just have not done that with writing. Yes, I do continue to journal often but I wanted to at the very least blog twice a week and that has not happened. I also had intentions to exercise each week and that is another issue. I know what I need to do to be spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially healthy but I am choosing not do to what I want to do but rather do what I do not want to do.
I continue to be In His Arms, wondering, asking, questioning, wanting, waiting etc ... B.
afternoon pages
Intention; is the general word implying to have something in mind as a plan or design; or referring to the plan had in mind; intent; purpose; aim; goal etc.....
I really do love going back to this week after week and many times day after day. I would love to set an intention, plan or design for my day but often I am nearing the end of the day wondering what were my intentions or promises to myself that day. I miss spending time writing. I know that I can do anything I set my mind to do but I just have not done that with writing. Yes, I do continue to journal often but I wanted to at the very least blog twice a week and that has not happened. I also had intentions to exercise each week and that is another issue. I know what I need to do to be spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially healthy but I am choosing not do to what I want to do but rather do what I do not want to do.
I continue to be In His Arms, wondering, asking, questioning, wanting, waiting etc ... B.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Saturday February 23, 2008
early morning pages
Today to Adam ....
When I think about my son,
and there is only one,
I think about how proud,
of my one and only son,
I can be as a mom.
Even though many struggles and trails may hit,
I am reminded of God's son,
His only one,,
who works all things together for good,to my son,
who loves God,
and who has now been called according to God's son's purpose.
Thank you Father, for victories you have won , progress, growth and answered prayer in the lives of my children, their spouses, my grandchildren and future grandchildren.
praying for all my children and grandchildren today
placing them all In Your Arms ...
early morning pages
Today to Adam ....
When I think about my son,
and there is only one,
I think about how proud,
of my one and only son,
I can be as a mom.
Even though many struggles and trails may hit,
I am reminded of God's son,
His only one,,
who works all things together for good,to my son,
who loves God,
and who has now been called according to God's son's purpose.
Thank you Father, for victories you have won , progress, growth and answered prayer in the lives of my children, their spouses, my grandchildren and future grandchildren.
praying for all my children and grandchildren today
placing them all In Your Arms ...
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Love Sundays
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Carrie's Birthday
afternoon pages
Love Sundays
Love the light that comes into the windows in the morning
Love the sun even when it is bitter cold outside
Love to celebrate Carrie's birthday even from a far
Love the light that comes from being in God's house
Love the light that comes from the hearts of God's people
Love Sundays as they trully are a time of respite from what goes on in the day to day world
Love Sundays especially this Sunday as Pastor Steve preaches on encouragement I feel encouraged
Love getting some of my homework done on Sunday
Love spending time in the word and in prayer
Love to look back on my intentions and see that I am doing fairly well on the ones that are most important to me. I am no longer writing down my food intake as I am instead aware of what I am eating and am making good choices. I have exercised 2 times this past week and I intent to go for 3 this week. I have been reading each day both the Old Testament and leisure reading. And I am once again getting back to blogging which is always so fun for me.
Tomorrow I promise to read and pray and I look forward to going back to work and walking in the light. My promise is to encourage each of my students at least 2 times tomorrow with WOW, WAY TO GO, FANTASTIC, NICE WORK, YOUR INCREDIBLE, BRAVO, HOW SMART, GOOD JOB, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU NOW, GOOD FOR YOU etc.
Carrie's Birthday
afternoon pages
Love Sundays
Love the light that comes into the windows in the morning
Love the sun even when it is bitter cold outside
Love to celebrate Carrie's birthday even from a far
Love the light that comes from being in God's house
Love the light that comes from the hearts of God's people
Love Sundays as they trully are a time of respite from what goes on in the day to day world
Love Sundays especially this Sunday as Pastor Steve preaches on encouragement I feel encouraged
Love getting some of my homework done on Sunday
Love spending time in the word and in prayer
Love to look back on my intentions and see that I am doing fairly well on the ones that are most important to me. I am no longer writing down my food intake as I am instead aware of what I am eating and am making good choices. I have exercised 2 times this past week and I intent to go for 3 this week. I have been reading each day both the Old Testament and leisure reading. And I am once again getting back to blogging which is always so fun for me.
Tomorrow I promise to read and pray and I look forward to going back to work and walking in the light. My promise is to encourage each of my students at least 2 times tomorrow with WOW, WAY TO GO, FANTASTIC, NICE WORK, YOUR INCREDIBLE, BRAVO, HOW SMART, GOOD JOB, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU NOW, GOOD FOR YOU etc.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
evening pages
Well, it seems that 1 month after making intentions, goals, resoultions, plans .... is a good time to evaluate how it is going. But I'm not going there ... instead I am thinking I love taking the time to blog and I really like that I am desiring to grow deeper spiritually.
I heard a writer on Oprah today and I realized that this is still something I am passionate about and the only way I will learn to write is by writing. I will contine to intentionally take time to write and tonight I will write a bit about my new position.
A couple of weeks ago the Principal and Assistant Principal at the elementary school where I work approached me and wanted to meet with me. Well, of course when you get called to the Principal's office, you may wonder, as I did, what kind of trouble am I in now. After being called down I realized that this was not the case, in fact, it was quite the opposite. Both of these men were asking me to switch gears mid year to a different classroom. They asked me to do it for the students because they believed I had the "skill set" to work with these hard-to-reach students. This week has been my first week and I can say that it has been a challenge.
The challenge just for today is I went to sleep thinking about my new students last night and I woke up thinking about them. I want to have an impact on their lives for good. I really care about them. My promise for tomorrow is I will let each student in my classroom know that I care about them through words, and deeds. In His Arms, B.
evening pages
Well, it seems that 1 month after making intentions, goals, resoultions, plans .... is a good time to evaluate how it is going. But I'm not going there ... instead I am thinking I love taking the time to blog and I really like that I am desiring to grow deeper spiritually.
I heard a writer on Oprah today and I realized that this is still something I am passionate about and the only way I will learn to write is by writing. I will contine to intentionally take time to write and tonight I will write a bit about my new position.
A couple of weeks ago the Principal and Assistant Principal at the elementary school where I work approached me and wanted to meet with me. Well, of course when you get called to the Principal's office, you may wonder, as I did, what kind of trouble am I in now. After being called down I realized that this was not the case, in fact, it was quite the opposite. Both of these men were asking me to switch gears mid year to a different classroom. They asked me to do it for the students because they believed I had the "skill set" to work with these hard-to-reach students. This week has been my first week and I can say that it has been a challenge.
The challenge just for today is I went to sleep thinking about my new students last night and I woke up thinking about them. I want to have an impact on their lives for good. I really care about them. My promise for tomorrow is I will let each student in my classroom know that I care about them through words, and deeds. In His Arms, B.
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