Manic Monday: The Beginning...

Tonight is the start of Monday night Bible study - Women of Heart, Evening Edition. I cannot wait!! I have been missing it so much. I can't wait to see some of the women that I have become friends with over the past couple of years. I can't wait to see what God wants to teach me this year. I have been on a journey every year. I can't wait to see what this one will entail!! I will fill you in on how it went...No worries there!!

I don't know if any of you saw this on the MTV awards last night, but it is all the rage on Twitter this morning so I took a look. I just have to share because I really like Taylor Swift and it is so inappropriate what Kanye West did. Like having a temper tantrum in front of the camera. He does apologize on his blog this morning, but that is a little bit late and the damage has been done. Not only does it make him look bad, but Beyonce as well since she just sat there smiling. Anyway, take a look!!

http://www.iviewtube.com/videos/84358/kanye-west-disses-taylor-swift-at-mtv-video-music-awards-(vma-2009)


What's one new thing you tried this summer than you've never done before?
Camping with the kids, which was great. They loved it and so did I. It was fun. Can't wait to go again.

What is the one thing you miss the most about summer when it is over?
The lazy schedule that you can keep. Not having to get up so early and get going in the morning. Being able to lounge around. That is the thing that I will miss the most.

If you could eliminate one source of anger in your life right now, what would it be?
Hmmm... That is a tough one. I guess that we could find an easier way to get Aidan to Kindergarten. We have to get up so early to have him there on time by walking. He's tired and I am tired and we are trying to hurry to get out the door. That doesn't bring out the best in any of us.
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P.S.
Thanks, Sandra and Tina for the comments. I do not want to be exactly like this woman, but it is nice to remember that even though some of the things I do may not get much recognition or praise right now, they will someday!! And yes, she would be scorned in today's society by both men and women. We are not supposed to be subservient to our husbands and children. Not in today's society, anyway.

Sunday Reflections: A Wife of Noble Character

It's been going through my head lately since I have been getting up so early in the morning and have been grumbling about it. This is sort of a life verse for me and something I need to remind myself of often.

A Wife of Noble Character

(Proverbs 31:10-31 NLT)

10 [b]Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.

11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.

14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.

16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.

18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.

19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.

20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.

21 She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warm[c] clothes.

22 She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.

23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.

24 She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.

26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.

27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.

28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

31 Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Weekend in Review: Roadtrip!!!

I have been meaning to blog for a few days, but this week has just flown by. I mean, walking Aidan to school and back home again has taken its toll. I am exhausted this morning. Aidan was, too, so I asked Jonathan to give him a ride. He was so slow getting dressed that I was glad Jonathan was driving him. He is tired today.

On Monday we went on a family roadtrip!! We don't usually do this, but on Monday we thought we would do something fun as a family. We piled into the car and set off on our adventure.

The kids had no idea where we were going, but that was alright. They had books and some music to listen to, as well as looking outside for animals. They are usually pretty good in the car.

We ended up in Nanton, Alberta. It is about 50 minutes south of Calgary on highway 2. Anyway, we used to always stop there for supper when we were going on holidays. (They have this cute little drive-thru right off the highway. Really good milkshakes!!) Anyway, they have opened this new train store: Big Sky Garden Railway. I have never been there before, but it sounded really good...It was!
They have a huge garden railway in the back that has three sections: North American, Swiss Alps and European. They also have two covered areas for Thomas the Train sets that the kids can play with. We spent a couple of hours there. I did the scavenger hunt. Jonathan said I could be the kid and do it!! YAY!! I love scavenger hunts!

Emma played with Thomas the whole time. Aidan went back and forth from Thomas to the automatic trains. For only $14 we could come and go as we pleased all day long. We could have brought a picnic, too!

We had lunch at a little diner. Some hamburgers, fries and milkshakes. Then we went on to the WWII air museum. It was a bit boring for the kids, but there was a few planes they could go in and Aidan had lots of questions.

On the way home, I misdirected my hubby and we ended up going home through Chestemere Lake. I remember when it was a little while from the city to get to Chestemere. Now, it is right next door, pretty much. Definitely a bedroom community for people who work in Calgary. Anyway, we let the kids out to run around for a bit. They were facinated by a jetskiier. In awe, actually. Meanwhile Jonathan and I were terrified they were going to fall in.

All in all it was a wonderful day!! Probably the last one until next spring. (Sigh!)

Sunday Reflections: Oh How He Loves Us

We go to Center Street Church, in case you don't know. Our church has always really focused on small groups since our church is so big. This year they are starting a wonderful 6 week series called "40 days of love". Anyway, it looks like a really good series and I can't wait to start it.

Last night Jonathan's worship team was on and they did a special number during the offering. This time they focused on the Love theme and did David Crowder's "Oh How He Loves Us". I really enjoy the lyrics in this song. I mean, it starts off with "He is jealous for me". That line alone speaks to my heart so much. I mean, we spend so much time focusing our affections on other things instead of on Him. That is all He wants: our love; our heart; to be in relationship with us! Not so much to ask, but it is hard for us to do, isn't it?

Anyway, the song is really such a reminder of how much God loves us and what He did and is willing to do for us. We are loved by an amzing Father who loves us more than we can ever understand and fathom. Even if you do not believe in Him, guess what? He still loves you! He will always love you no matter what you do. He loved us before the world began. Before he created us. So there is nothing that we can do to make Him stop loving us. I guess I just find that encouraging. I hope you do, too!

Have a wonderful blessed Sunday!!