I am so excited!!!!A few months ago I had an idea for a girl's conference for girls 3rd through 6th grade and their moms. I continued to pray about this and began to outline what the conference would look like. On a whim I decided to propose the idea to an organization and so far the answer is yes. I am meeting with the leadership team on Monday. If you can remember to pray for us that would be great. This would take place Spring of '09. The name of the conference is
GIRL MATTERS...because girls matter.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
THE FAMILY THAT SERVES TOGETHER...
Every year our church holds an outreach event called Judgement House . It is a walk through drama for two weekends. It takes at least 200 people to pull this off each weekend. For the first time, our entire family has a part in the outreach. Wally and I are acting. His character is killed in an automobile accident and I am the grieving widow. I have to cry a lot. Ashley and Ally are playing the nurse in the scene. They have the job of pulling the sheet over Wally's head. Austin is an extra in the cafe scene and Alex will be a "door knocker". This is a very important job. He knocks on the door so I will know when to enter my scene.
It is going to be a busy October so we are leaving today to visit family in West Virginia. Can't wait to see my nephew play football, my niece in her horse show, shopping, morning coffee with my family, and hopefully a trip to the local auction.
Wally and Austin will be staying behind for some male bonding and heart to heart "man" talk. I am so excited to return home on Sunday to see them and to see my new floors that wally will be installing.
Have a great weekend.
It is going to be a busy October so we are leaving today to visit family in West Virginia. Can't wait to see my nephew play football, my niece in her horse show, shopping, morning coffee with my family, and hopefully a trip to the local auction.
Wally and Austin will be staying behind for some male bonding and heart to heart "man" talk. I am so excited to return home on Sunday to see them and to see my new floors that wally will be installing.
Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
PRAYER FOR OUR CITY
Last night I attended an incredible prayer group. A few months ago the Twinsburg Board of Education made the decision to stop praying before meetings. You can read the article here. One citizen felt a strong conviction for this and began a prayer meeting that meets at the library. I attended the prayer meeting. What an incredible experience to be praying with people you don't even know...but feel like you have known forever. What bonded us together? We each shared a passion for the Lord and for seeing our city experience His love. We prayed for the schools, safety forces, government and residents. I will definately be at next month's meeting.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
WE ARE ALMOST THERE
Where you ask? We are almost to the place where it will be harder to find a free night on weekends for us to do something as a family. Our kids are at the age where they have busier social schedules than us. They enjoy going to football games with their friends, they want to shop and go to movies on weekends...with their friends. They want to hang out at their friend's homes...with other friends. I am okay with that. I remember those days.
Last night was an unusual night. The 3 younger children had no plans. WHAT!!!
So I found an event that we could go to as a family for under $15.
The twinsburg historical society was hosting a graveyard tour of famous people who lived in twinsburg. I called to make sure that this was not going to be a "scary" event. Everyone reluctantly agreed to go. We went to the historical society and began the night with free starbucks coffee, homemade cookies, hot chocolate and pizza.
Our guide carried a lantern and 100 of us began the tour at the "vault".
As we approached the grave yard...40 high schoolers were dressed in costumes from the 1800's and were singing amazing grace.
Each student stood beside a tombstone and reenacted the part of the person who had died. They shared their story and it was very interesting and humorous. It lasted about an hour and I believe we all learned something. Yes...I think I even saw my teenagers laugh and smile a few times.
All in all...it was a great night that ended with food from McDonalds.
So what's tonight...One is going to a party and one is going shopping and one will still be hanging around mom and dad at a hayride.
Oh...it was good while it lasted.
Last night was an unusual night. The 3 younger children had no plans. WHAT!!!
So I found an event that we could go to as a family for under $15.
The twinsburg historical society was hosting a graveyard tour of famous people who lived in twinsburg. I called to make sure that this was not going to be a "scary" event. Everyone reluctantly agreed to go. We went to the historical society and began the night with free starbucks coffee, homemade cookies, hot chocolate and pizza.
Our guide carried a lantern and 100 of us began the tour at the "vault".
As we approached the grave yard...40 high schoolers were dressed in costumes from the 1800's and were singing amazing grace.
Each student stood beside a tombstone and reenacted the part of the person who had died. They shared their story and it was very interesting and humorous. It lasted about an hour and I believe we all learned something. Yes...I think I even saw my teenagers laugh and smile a few times.
All in all...it was a great night that ended with food from McDonalds.
So what's tonight...One is going to a party and one is going shopping and one will still be hanging around mom and dad at a hayride.
Oh...it was good while it lasted.
Monday, October 06, 2008
THE BURRITO FIASCO
If you ever need an emotional lift...hang around a child. My mom continually shares with us stories from her kindergarten class. This is the best so far:
Mom was monitoring the lunch room with her "cutey patooties" and it was burrito day. She did her usual opening up the milk and making sure everyone was eating nicely and quietly. She noticed that two of her students seemed to eat a little faster since their tortilla shells were already gone. Mom asked them why they ate the shell first. They replied "Oh we didn't eat them...we are using them as napkins." They had neatly placed the tortilla shells across their little laps.
So the next time you go to Taco Bell...don't ask for a napkin...just another shell.
Mom was monitoring the lunch room with her "cutey patooties" and it was burrito day. She did her usual opening up the milk and making sure everyone was eating nicely and quietly. She noticed that two of her students seemed to eat a little faster since their tortilla shells were already gone. Mom asked them why they ate the shell first. They replied "Oh we didn't eat them...we are using them as napkins." They had neatly placed the tortilla shells across their little laps.
So the next time you go to Taco Bell...don't ask for a napkin...just another shell.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
QUOTE OF THE DAY
I heard this quote today from Anita Renfroe as I was driving kids to the bus:
"If my body really is the temple of the Holy Spirit...then I must be a Mega Church"
"If my body really is the temple of the Holy Spirit...then I must be a Mega Church"
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
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