Just a Daisy in the Meadow

At times I feel helpless to keep “the frustrated, angry tone” out of my voice and I have problems keeping the volume soft . . . I am finding that it’s God . . . it’s THROUGH God, that I CAN DO all things . . .

“Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies . . .”

It’s God . . . God who puts this “crown” of loving words, loving firm\soft words . . .  as I relate to my children in the daily grind of chores and duties, joys and sorrows . . .  He crowns me . . . Oh, it is joy . . .

Oh, so fun to go biking again! . . . Believe me it has been several years since I went . . . Now we plan to make it a family favorite.  I biked alone (only one on my bicycle) . . . my dear hubby had FOUR!    One on his back,

two in the front of the buggy,

and one in back . . .  They all absolutely loved it! This buggy was a five dollar garage sale find.

Saturday I was introduced to this neat discussion board called A Page in the Life of a Mom . . .

“It is said that you praise until you worship and you worship until the glory falls” - Sylvia Gunter (Prayer Portions)

Ah . . . I am so enjoying my freedom these days - you have to understand, I am not pregnant - which in other words means that I am not “dead” tired all the time!  I am able to “do” so much more (growing a baby is doing, but a different kind of doing)  . . .  I actually feel like just maybe I can function by a schedule, I don’t mind blanket training or keeping up after the children while they are doing their chores, I am up and about getting my things done and lovin’ it . . . I feel “capable” (clear throat) of hauling all the children to town to get groceries, go to the fair and see all the animals

Boris the II was voted best by our crew . . . I preferred the horses though

. . .and ride the toy tractors

Farmer Boy

. . . and tour the commercial building where Papa has his booth set up this year (this is the first year where you don’t have to stay set up on Sunday, so we gave it a try)

I even took them all with me to get my labwork done this time . . . I had them all sit in a row on the floor while the nurse drew my blood . . . It worked fairly well . . . then for a treat we went over to tour the little church house close by - alas it was still locked - but we enjoyed the lawn and flowers

Church just let out . . .

We could stop and take pictures(like the very first one in this post), cause we were not absolutely desperate to get home for naps (uh, yeah, naps take up lots of time ) or feedings etc.   Take a look at this vine . . .  I love it!  Maybe someday . . .

Anyway just all this to say that life seems much more beautiful and lovely when one is enjoying good health and energy . . . I thank the Lord for this gift . . . this beauty . . . this time of “refreshment” . . .

We’ve been praying about moving . . .

And in keeping with tradition :),  and in preparation for the future . . .

We are taking down this deck (and the house next month) for lumber.  I’m enjoying this working together project, and the children are all excited of course, getting to use hammers for “real”!

And wouldn’t you know . . . that very first evening . . . the beginning of our work of this kind . . . we had a shower of rain . . . and a rainbow!!!   . . .  Rainbows have that feeling of awe . . . of blessing . . . of God’s hand . . . of His closeness . . .

This is one of the best things . . . I love hearing the words of praise and petition being uttered from their little lips . . .a sweet incense . . .

“Let my prayer be set before You as incense;

The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” - Psalm 141:2

I’m going through “Prayer Portions” again by Sylvia Gunter.  Ever hear of it or read it?  She describes it as an instruction manual on prayer.  I highly recommend it . . . It has been a tremendous resource for me.  Here’s her web site  www.thefathersbusiness.com

“Sweet Jesus, sweet Jesus ,what a wonder You are!

You are brighter than the morning star.

You’re fairer, much fairer, than the lily that grows by the wayside,

Precious,more precious than gold.”

Whenever I sing this song I think of my friend, Bonita. She taught it to me and I’ve had the privilege of passing it along  to others also.  I remember stopping by the meadows and roadsides in New York (it forever changed my image of New York, I guess I just always thought of New York City whenever New York  came to my mind . . . but it is a pretty state) on our way to Va one summer after school let out . . .

Our hearts have keepsakes of many memories . . .

We love our “lilies” by the wayside . . . in fact that’s one of the worst things about traveling . . . I can’t stop the vehicle and get out and pick a few or take a picture of or just stroll through them  . . .( Well, I probably would . . . maybe that’s why Japheth likes to do all the driving

Anyway just a reminder to me . . . do I act like He’s fairer than the lilies . . . brighter than the morning star . . . and more precious than gold . . .  Yes, what a WONDER HE IS!

Anybody know that silly Bumblebee\Fly song ? . . . Well, I think it was the first song I learned when I was little, and it’s about the only song I can play without messing up So you know that I am not a piano player, but we are having fun since this piano came here to stay. . . The boys have started lessons with Aunt Judi, (By the way, besides being the Best Bread Baker in the World, she is the Best Piano Player too . . . I LOVE her style of playing!!! )

And see the candle . . . I now can put to practice that incentive that  I’ve talked about on here before.

Anyway, back that stupid, silly song . . . I didn’t tell the boys to the words to it when I showed them how to play it (by the way it’s there favorite song) but today, I put a Scripture verse to it.  NOW I like it!

The name of the Lord is a strong tower,

The name of the Lord is strong.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the name of the Lord is strong.

“The righteous run to it and are safe,

The righteous run to it,

The righteous run to it and are safe, The righteous run to it.

- From Proverbs 18:10