Jami Leigh

jamileigh.com

2005-06-18T11:48:00.000-07:00

Why are you still here? I'm over at http://jamileigh.com Come on over and check out my new blog.

Jamileigh.com

2005-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls please update your bookmarks. Change your feeds and move on over to http://jamileigh.com It's not quite finished but it is up and running, I will not be posting any more on Blogger. Good bye blogger you were fun :)

Mrs. Renfro's "Smoky" Roasted Salsa

2005-06-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes God blesses us with little gifts of joy. I received one such gift when I first tried Mrs Renfo's "Smoky" Roasted Salsa. It was love at first bite!

jamileigh.com

2005-06-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah I've got a new domain name jamileigh.com (Thanks Amy!)
So I may be short on posts for a little while. I've already moved all my infinitelyblessed posts to the new blog but their all jumbled us so I have to individually go in to each post and change the dates. I'm still working on links and categories as well. If you want to preview this work in progress head on over to jamileigh.com

I'll continue to post here till that site is up and running and I'll make the grand opening announcement here.

Hooray for Kurt

2005-06-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

My Hero! My Man!
Kurt fixed the AC yesterday afternoon. The $60 guy who came last week to look at it said it would cost $580.32 to fix it. Knowing that the guy already cost $60 bucks I then had a remaining .32 cents allotted in the fix the AC fund. Kurt used the info received by the $60 guy added it to his own ingenuity and now I have a nice cool house. All it cost me was a cold glass of ice tea. Those of you who know me well know that I detest the heat. Can't stand it! Anything over 72degrees and my ankles start to sweat. So therefore as I sit in my comfortably 71 degree house I hearby dub today as "Kurt Day" Kurt, King of the fix it.

Ice

2005-06-03T13:44:00.000-07:00

Look what I found in the freezer! When reaching in to get some ice for Kurt's tea I found some for me instead! A nicely wrapped little silver box was waiting for me there.

Thanks Kurt!

Married 10 years!

2005-06-03T05:53:00.000-07:00

Happy anniversary Kurt, I love you!

Go Red

2005-06-02T14:09:00.000-07:00

Yeah! I got my red dress pin today! Actual I got two, Nae you'll be getting the other one. The red dress is to raise awareness of women's #1 killer- Heart Disease. While the pin is suppose to symbolize "women's power over this devastating disease"
I really wanted it because it is so cute!

To get your own pin or to learn more about the "Go Red Movement" sign up at the
American Heart Association's Website.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

2005-06-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

I love this! The kids found this site and shared it with me. You get to visit Mr. Rogers' house. You can go to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and visit Prince Tuesday, Lady Elaine Fairchild and all their friends. Even Picture Picture works, you can click and watch how to make crayons. Go to the kitchen and feed the fish and find all kinds of fun activities. Mr McFeely or Queen Sarah Saturday will read you a book. fun Fun FUN! There is a song list, where you can listen to favorite songs from the show. If you grew up in watching Mr. Rogers you have got to check this out!

(It is interesting that the kids found this site on the same day that I wrote about missing Mr. Rogers, I hadn't even mentioned it and they haven't seen the show in years. Hmmm.)

I am from

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I am from coffee in the morning, from sitting in the backyard reading my Bible.

I am from the small town, a little brick house, with a flag proudly waving out front.

I am from picking daisies, and rolling down hills of freshly cut grass.

I am from the heart of unconditional love, A Father's grace and a Son's sacrifice.

I am from the short people and the soft ones.

I am from you don't have to eat beets or beans.

I am from twins working together to reach a light switch, cooperating, celebrating.

I am from little sisters growing up and singing big.

I am from the mountains and the flatlands, the country and the city.

I am from cousins and circuses on swing sets.

I am from cattle guards, gravel roads and chicken yards.

I am from hearing the bell ring and running home for dinner.

I am from Chinese jump rope, Pogo balls and four square.

I am from school busses, cruising main and Loaf n Jug.

I am from big letter jackets smelling of sweet cologne.

I am from high school sweethearts, class rings and wedding rings.

I am from big bellies, little babies, and soft blankets.

From dirty hands, sticky kisses and sidewalk chalk, three little blessings.

I am from Sunday school, pizza after church, and an afternoon nap.

I am from old friends, missed friends and new friends.

I am from phone calls, emails, and dropping by to say hello.

I am from never being alone, always having family, always being loved.

I am from comfort and protection, cared for and needed.

I am from a hard workingman who comes home dirty and cleans up nice.

I am from freshly brewed ice tea and burgers on the grill.

I am from living a dream, and dreaming for more.

I am from little girls with brown hair, and little boys with blond.

I am from missing teeth, ribbons, bows, cub scouts, cars, bugs and tutus.

I am from Sesame Street, Veggie Tales and missing Mr. Rogers.

I am from every day miracles, hugs from little arms and hugs from big strong ones.

I am from Faith, believing in my God, and knowing him more each day.

I am from remembering 4-19-95 and 9-11-01. Ribbons worn, flags raised and lives lost.

I am from protecting the innocent, living strong, fighting for freedom and a soldier’s sacrifice.

I am from the smell of rainy mornings, and the sound of stormy nights

I am from standing firm, defined values and no compromise of morals.

I am from cuddling up with a good book in front of a warm fire.

I am from a new box of crayons, and the first day of school.

I am from hope and not pain, faith and not fatigue, trust and not dismay.

I am from all of you.

I first got the idea for this at The Happy Husband

Photo Friday: Symbol

2005-06-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

Buy my Previously Pooply Shoes!

2005-05-31T17:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ebay the shoes previously mentioned are now up for bid!

Warning: Yuck Factor

2005-05-31T11:09:00.000-07:00

Some of you get to take a trip to the public restroom with no major incident. This never happens to me.

Two Sundays ago my family of five visited a local pizza place for the yummy buffet. After finishing her pizza Charleigh asked to use the restroom. As I rose to take her Joshua yelled out that he too needed to go potty.

Now while Joshua is on the potty train track he has not yet pulled into the station. When we go to public places he still wears either a diaper/training pants. This was true on this occasion as well.

Upon entering the restroom and assigning Charleigh to her stall I proceeded in taking Joshua into the neighboring handicap stall. I checked the front of Joshua's diaper. Still dry! Yeah! We made it in time. Under the assumption the diaper was clean I took it off and put Joshua on the towering toilet. Unbeknownst to me he had already relieved himself in the diaper. As I mastered the art of taking off the diaper and lifting him to the toilet I was unaware of the renegade p**p ball that silently rolled to the floor. In fact I was totally unaware of the pile of yuck until my open toed sandals fell nicely upon it.

At the sound of my displeasure Joshua jumped down off the toilet, I put him back on without realizing that his jumping off had wiped crud down the front of his throne and my putting him back up would apply it to the back of his jeans. With him safely back on the commode I focused my attention on my shoe. The pressing issues at hand were: How to clean my shoe? How to clean the floor? And How to get out of there as fast as possible. During the dethroning incident I had unintentionally spread "#2" all over the tile floor. I tried to go ahead and wipe as much off my shoe onto the already soiled floor with the plan being to hop out of the stall and retrieve numerous wet paper towels. As I approached the sink I noticed No paper towels! All the esteemed establishment had made available was a powerful hand drier. UGGG. I hopped back to the stall resigned to the fact that I would have to use toilet paper to clean the mess. I reach to the paper dispenser and pulled on the tissue. One square only. I try again and yet again I receive only one square. I focus all my
attention (while keeping my skirt off the floor) on the toilet paper dispenser. No matter how hard I try, how gently I pull, even when using both hands the paper tears after each square. At this point Charleigh has finally finished her own business nextdoor and is asking numerous questions through the door as to what is going on. As I forcefully instruct her to stay outside the stall where it is safe. I manage 8 squares to clean my shoe.

Now for the floor. Where to begin? WHERE TO BEGIN! I again plead with the toilet paper dispenser to give me more, just a little more. I considered ripping the dispenser off the wall and freeing the whole role but it looks as if I had already sufficiently desecrated the stall. One meager square at a time I get enough paper to clean up the majority of the mess. Kinda. After multiple washing of the hands, not nearly satisfied with the still lingering film of excrement spread on the floor and my sons pants, I gather my children and leave the bathroom disgusted at the pitiful situation. I arrive frumpled and discouraged to the table and announce to my husband that it is now time to go. Forget the chocolate chip desert pizza or the buttery cinnamon sticks we must leave this place! Never to return! Not until they realize the value of a paper towel dispenser.

Look Dad, A Fresca Makeover!

2005-05-27T16:12:00.000-07:00

Fresca's got a new look and two new flavors!

Why am I telling you this? Cause my Dad loves Fresca! Not sure why but he does.

I love it when that happens. . .

2005-05-26T05:41:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning and all the food in the freezer was frozen. . . .I LOVE it when that happens!

How well do you know me?

2005-05-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

Take the quiz.

The NeverEnding Story

2005-05-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

Any one remember The NeverEnding Story?
I was reminded today when visiting The Springfieldian

I had a friend in highschool who was going to name her first son Atreyu. She is due at the end of the month. Maybe I should call and remind her. . .

Who needs a fancy waterpark when you've got ingenuity and imagination?

2005-05-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

No Blog Time

2005-05-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Piles of Laundry and Dishes have mysteriously overtaken my house. Until I Conquer these mountains, until I am Queen of the Hill you will see me no more. While I'm off to battle I encourage you to visit GentleWhisper.

For Nae

2005-05-19T10:08:00.000-07:00

Look Janae, I switched sides for you, while this seems as if it should be a quick fix taking only 2 minues. I actually spent an hour on it. UGG :) I've still got a few bugs to work out but I've got to do dishes first. I'd rather have bugs on my blog than in my kitchen.

Kurt, My Man

2005-05-18T20:13:00.000-07:00

Avatar

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Me, kinda-----------------------My Sis Amy

Nae and Brian with Tator Tot

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Janae---------------Brian

Oh Happy Day! A quick note:

2005-05-15T16:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! My back yard looks great! Thanks Mom and Dad for bringing the mower and for doing the mowing! We sat out there with the kids enjoying our swing and dreaming of planting a garden. Of course then we got cold so we came in and decided to make chili dogs. Sounds like a perfect meal to eat while sitting and watching Survivor. (Yes folks, I watch Survivor)

Fabulous day! Fabulous morning, I taught the preschool and kindergarten Sunday School classes and you know how I love my little people!

The church voted with over a 90% approval to ask John Hunter to come as our Pastor. WooHoo! Very excited about that!

After church while Dad, Mom, and Kurt worked on the yard. Kaleb, Charleigh, and I went to Annie and Gracie Cover's dance recital. I'm sure Charleigh will have more to say on this topic tomorrow on her blog.

Stay tune

2005-05-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the infrequent posts. I will probably not have time to "blog" till next week. Meanwhile Charleigh will still have daily posts so check in on her till then.

I love Mother's Day

2005-05-08T22:07:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love L-O-V-E Mother's Day. It is my favorite "pretend" holiday. It's better than a birthday cause your not getting any older. It is also my only guaranteed acknowledged holiday from my hubby. Kurt never forgets Mother's Day. Well he did forget to call his own mom but he never forgets me on Mother's day.

Now while this day is all happy cheery flowery homemade card day for me it's not as pleasant for every one. For many women Mother's day is a reminder of children lost and children never had. To some this day brings memories of a lost mother's love. To others of a mother's love never given. So on this day I thank my Father for the blessings he's poured out on my life. First for my own Mother, whose love I've never doubted. Second for the chance to share that same love with my own three children. I also say a prayer for the women who are hurting on this day, that God will heal the painful hole in their hearts and fill it with a divine love that can not be matched by even that of a mother or a child.

It's Mommy Day!

2005-05-08T07:23:00.000-07:00

I love you Mom!

Hannah Christine Scales

2005-05-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

05/05/05

5:55 PM

9 pounds 2 ounces 20 inches

Congrats to Matt and Sarah! We love you!

Hannah has her own site! http://hannahchristine.blogspot.com

2005-05-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

Bubbles!

Charleigh's Chat

2005-05-03T15:36:00.000-07:00

Sweet girl.

My Prayer Today

2005-05-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

Lord, let me hear your song that I may sing along.

Precious Father let me carry your heart in mine, that I may see your children with your eyes. Let me be a true reflection of your love and grace. Give me a bold yet gentle spirit that I may touch lives for you. Choose me and use me today to bring someone closer to you. Show me who you are and who you want me to be.

National Do Not Call Registry

2005-04-29T07:20:00.000-07:00

Growing up

2005-04-28T11:51:00.000-07:00

After lunch we're off to enroll Charleigh in Kindergarten. Could this be possible? I just got out of kindergarten last week. Kaleb is going into 2nd grade next year. I clearly remember 2nd grade. Mrs. Gillespie taught us cursive. She also told us if we looked at the little cross-eyed girl on the playground that our eyes would cross like hers. I'm sure she just didn't want us to stare but I'm equally convinced this made it difficult for the little girl to make friends. Hence why for years she was known only as the little cross-eyed girl. Also the reason we ran away anytime she stepped foot on the playground.

The Official rules of Calvinball.

2005-04-27T17:26:00.000-07:00

I love calvinball

Charleigh's Chat: God makes good Men

2005-04-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

More insights from my Charleigh

Nae-Nae's World: A Poem For Jami

2005-04-26T07:17:00.000-07:00

Feeling weak today:

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.2 Corinthians 12:9-10;

Not exactly delighting in my weakness today.

Photo Friday: Soft

2005-04-22T20:58:00.000-07:00

Photo Friday: Soft

When Kaleb met Ethan.

Happy Birthday Kaleb

2005-04-22T20:32:00.000-07:00

My baby is 7 years old today!

Oklahoma City National Memorial

2005-04-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

I ment to mention this on Tuesday.

As a senior in a small Oklahoma highschool I remember watching the events unfold on a small tv rolled into Mrs. Spakes biology class.

I will never forget.

Changing Google Ads

2005-04-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

I've noticed since the "Bad Idea" post my google ads have been about ______ bags. I'm testing to see if I can change it with this post.

Chocolate Pie Chocolate Cake Chocolate Milk Chocolate Hair Chocolate bar Chocolate Coffee Chcolate Chocolate Chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Latte, Gevallia, Caramell, vanilla, yummy

Coca Cola, Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Sprite,
Kites, baseballs, bicycle, books, phones, frames, chocolate frames, hand lotion, bottled water. Food TV. Cable costs too much. Chest pain. Uggg. Hungry. Caffeine. Do they make good insurance companies? Dry Skin. Nail polish remover. Customer Service. Little Sisters Singing. Big Sisters dancing. Little Brothers Running. Ballet Doctors with facy pink castles.

NOT a good idea!

2005-04-21T07:11:00.000-07:00

There are good ideas and bad ideas. . .This was NOT a good idea!

I heard Charleigh's muffled yell coming from the living room. She yelled "I'm stuck, my hair is stuck." I slowly made my way, what could she possibly be stuck in? Then I saw a puff of hair sticking out of the Sam's Cooler bag. The look on her two brothers faces confirmed my suspicion. Charleigh was in the bag. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I struggled to unzip the bag as various "motherly" statements poured out my mouth. "What were you thinking!?!" "Why do you do these things?" "Go to your room!" "Hold still!" But the phrase I kept repeating was "This was Not a good idea!"

After a few minutes we had the bag unzipped a half way. Whew, I knew my baby could at least breath. It was at this time as I relaxed I realized Charleigh had been laughing the entire time. A sliver of humor slipped into the picture (only a sliver) that's when I took the first picture. Working quickly but carefully we finally got her out. As Joshua completed her rescue I took the last two pictures. As you can see the entire episode didn't phase her a bit.

We have since sat down and discussed the danger of getting in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and yes even insulated bags from Sams. She also has found that "Kaleb made me do it" doesn't fly, and Kaleb has learned that "but She wanted to" doesn't either. Meanwhile after seeing the pictures Joshua is sure that he is the hero of the world!

Remember Ava Marie Cadeau

2005-04-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

Karla began her pregnancy blog in October, since then she has posted many updates sharing her experiences as an expecting mommy. Last Thursday she finally gave birth to her little one. Ava was born at 2:11 PM and Passed away at 9:30 that same evening. Today is the memorial for Ava. Please pray for this family as they remember their little girl.
(note to my friends and family, this is not Karla Leathers. This is Karla Caduau: here is her blog.)

Pope Joe

2005-04-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

A prayer for you!

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I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21;

To know the Love of God is to be filled with the fullness of Him. Can you imagine? To be filled with ALL the fullness of God? That is my desire! Not just more of Him but all of Him!

If we really comprehended the Love we would never doubt the Lover. To know the love of God! When we know that love, actually grasp that love, then we will know Him. I want to know Him!

Still Mommy

2005-04-18T16:48:00.000-07:00

Charleigh comes in to the Kitchen and announces "Mother, I'm not going to call you Mama anymore I'm just going to call you Mom". As she ran out of the room the lyrics "Another one bites the dust" ran through my head.

Kaleb once made this announcement and for a year now I have been either "Mom" or "Mother". While it seems like no big deal it is the beginning of more to come. How soon till they don't want hugs and kisses in front of their friends or their embarrassed when I hold their hand to cross the street.

While still contemplating these upcoming changes, not 30 seconds after her announcement my Charleigh races into the kitchen: "Mommy, look at my picture I drew!"
Ahh ha! I'm still Mommy!

How to Read the Bible

2005-04-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

I've written a rather lengthy Who, What When, Where, Why, and How to read the Bible for beginners. Rather than posting the entire thing, I'm including a link.

News Channel 10: Paige's Winning Picture

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HAPPY TIMES

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SonBeams

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Fun Fun

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Joshua says "Wow, I am so WOW!"

JellyBelly.com - The Official Site of Jelly Belly Candy Co.

2005-04-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

Mmmm my favorite!

Highly Worthy

2005-04-11T12:49:00.000-07:00

My value is not defined by your view of me. It is not even determined by my own self-image. Nor do my triumphs or failures affect the appraisal of my worth.

In an auction the highest bidder determines an item’s price. What someone is willing to pay defines the worth. Look what Christ has paid for me, I am Highly Worthy!

You may say to yourself, “I don’t deserve God’s love”, and you are right. Thank God that our salvation is not based on what we "deserve" but what we are "worth" to him. It is by His grace that we are rescued; by his love that we are made worthy. Who are you to decide your own value? God is your creator; He formed you in your mother’s womb. He has already decided what you are worth and his Son has already paid the price. You are highly worthy!

The above thoughts were inspired by a sermon preached yesterday by John Hunter. In his message he spoke on many truths; I look forward to sharing more of them with you soon.

At the Park

2005-04-09T20:26:00.000-07:00

Look Mom, no training wheels!

Joshua can ride too!

At the Lake

2005-04-09T20:25:00.000-07:00

Father and Sons

(We missed Charleigh.)

Thanks

2005-04-08T16:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Appie for Lunch, Bday Cake and party
Thanks to Nae for the presents and coming to my party.
Thanks to Michelle for the frame and the party, and letting us come to your house.
Thanks to Mom for driving to town to come to my party and for the cute pink flipflops
Thanks to Dad and Mom for the necklace. Love it!
Thanks to Julie for the flowers, gifts and party. You are a very sweet sis!
Thanks to Amy for the book, fabulouso!
Thanks to Charleigh for the hug!
Thanks to Sarah for the Birthday Latte
Thanks to Sami for the phone call
Thanks to Amy G. for the phone call.
Thanks to Meme for the phone call.
Thanks to Judy for the phone call.
Thanks to Dorthy for the card.
Thanks to Kurt buying ice and tortillas.
I love my friends and family!

Janae weighs 126.5 pounds

2005-04-08T13:39:00.000-07:00

WooHoo!

A little bit of nice.

2005-04-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

Thats all I want just a little bit. . .

Oh Happy Day!

2005-04-08T06:18:00.000-07:00

This Birthday has unlimited potential to get better throughout the rest of the day. Starting out this crummy I have faith that it will only get better! Oh happy day! And with nothing encouraging, funny, or even interesting to say I send you to the illustrious gentlewhisper, my dearest twin sis, who at this moment in blogging history has a better attitude than me.Recent Ramblings: 28 Happy Birthday Amy!

Precious Moments

2005-04-07T14:32:00.001-07:00

Firefox - Rediscover the web

2005-04-06T21:53:00.000-07:00

This blog looks awful on Internet Explorer. I encourage you to experience Firefox. You too Dad.

Charleigh's Chat

2005-04-06T09:29:00.000-07:00

My baby girl is so precious!

GentleWhisper.com - by Amy Maxwell

2005-04-04T15:11:00.000-07:00

I recently was informed that I am now on GentleWhisper's front page and that it would be a good idea if I wrote something. No time to write so I'll link you to some previous posts:

A Father's Love
"Am I OK?"
A Prayer is. . .
Sacrifice a Moment
Blowing Bubbles

As soon as things settle down, I've got to tell you about a "sister made of playdoh" and Ahh "The Secret to Understanding the Bible"

interesting

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Longevity Game

2005-04-03T06:54:00.000-07:00

Prayer Requests

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I would love to pray for you! Please submit prayer requests in the comments section. If you have a private need you may email me at this address.

AAaaaahhhhhhhrrrrrrrggggh!

2005-04-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

Please pray for me.

Louvre Museum Official Website

2005-04-01T12:14:00.000-08:00

Oh for the days when chubby was attractive in a woman. Today as you struggle to reach the unobtainable goal of physical perfection put on us by tv, movies, and magazines remember that in the 1700's the dimples in your butt would have been considered a pleasing attribute.

Photo of Joshua

2005-04-01T06:14:00.000-08:00

taken by nhisgrip

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cute cute kids

Colored Cousins

2005-03-31T11:39:00.000-08:00

As they created their art Sarah proclaimed "I'm a pink girl" and Joshua yelled out "I'm a blue boy". Instantly we knew the canvas had changed.

A Prayer is. . .

2005-03-30T14:41:00.000-08:00

Driving home last night we passed a church along side the road. On its little message board outside was written.

“ A prayer is a wish sent heavenward”.
Huh?!?

This was a little sad to me. At first my response was that prayer is so much more than a smoke signal sent to a genie in the sky. I contemplated how such and intimate conversation, a fellowshipping with the Almighty could be reduced to this fluffy little quote. I realized the source of my frustration was the word “wish”, the sound of it brought various pictures to mind. First I imagined a wistful, “what if” being sent to the sky. . .

“Star light, Star bright, First Star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight”

That didn’t bode well at all, Prayer is much more powerful than a flimsy fancy. The next picture that came to mind was that of a blue genie in a bottle. The voice of Robin Williams played in my head.

“You’re wish is my command”

I dwelt on these thoughts for the remainder of the trip. This morning I looked up “wish” in (on) the dictionary.

Wish: an expressed will or desire : Mandate

So I looked up “mandate”.

Mandate: 1 : an authoritative command

I did not like this at all! Who are we to command God, are we to send up a grocery list in a model rocket each time we Need something. Yes, I do believe that our Lord cares about our needs and that he provides for even the smallest desires, however there is so much more than that to prayer! I continued to be uneasy with the statement . . . a wish sent heavenward . . . a wish sent heavenward, I decided to delve deeper into the definition of wish. Maybe there was a different, a better definition.
I found this:

Wish:
1. A desire, longing, or strong inclination for a specific thing.
2. An expression of a desire, longing, or strong inclination; a petition
3. Something desired or longed for.

Ok, lets work with this: “A prayer is an “expression of desire” sent heavenward”.

That sounds a little better, assuming your desire is that which is heavenward. Even though I was reaching to justify the quote, it was sounding a little better now. Prayer is an intimate conversation with your creator, pouring out your soul before the Lord. Drawing near to the Father in an expression of desire, a desire to know Him, to see Him, to fellowship with Him and to minister to Him. Prayer is the ultimate expression of desire.

So am I happy now with the quote: “a wish sent heavenward”? Well no, not from the thinking it most likely originated but maybe it’s not as shallow as I thought. Made me think anyway. What is your desire?

nhisgrip

2005-03-30T05:36:00.000-08:00

Dad took this picture before we left for Springfield last week. I found it on his new blog. Is it still wrong to copy someone's pictures without asking if the picture is of your kids? Hmmm. Just in case I'm linking to him. That should make up for it shouldn't it?

Out of town

2005-03-28T14:49:00.000-08:00

Thursday:

We drove our 3 kids and Amy's 2 to Springfield, MO. The 5 kids behaved wonderfully and the trip went smoothly. We stopped in Groom at the Cross and had dinner at the World’s Largest McDonalds in Vinita, OK. We did get quite a few looks whenever we stopped, with the kids all looking so much alike and being so close in age people thought Jeremiah, Sarah, and Joshua were triplets. Each time we took a bathroom break people stared as if we were one of those clown cars at the circus. The kids just kept on piling out one by one.

Friday:

Kurt and I drove from Springfield to Little Rock to visit Aarron in the Children's Hospital. What a blessing it was to see Josue and JoAnna! What a miracle to see Aarron, to hold his precious hand: Thank you God for saving his life! We also saw JoAnna’s sister Julie and met her brother Jason, they both were so fabulous and it was reassuring to know they had been there to support our awesome friends.

Saturday:

We left Little Rock around 4 PM. It broke my heart to say goodbye, they are so dear to us and I hate that we live so far apart. It rained all the way to Springfield; we got to Amy’s around 11.

Sunday:

We drove to Carthage, MO to Pastor Jerry’s new church. We had a wonderful time. The people were so welcoming and loving. It is so good to see that Pastor Jerry and Twanda have found such a caring new home. After church they took us out to eat at King’s Chef, the absolutely best Chinese restaurant I have ever been too. We gave lots of hugs good bye; we will miss them so much as well. After we got back to Amy’s Kaleb and Charleigh got to talk to Aarron on the phone, it was so good to hear his voice, when we left on Saturday he could only whisper.

Monday:

Spent the day with Amy and the kids; went to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, came home and Joel cooked hamburgers on the grill. Fun Fun. Not sure if we are coming home tomorrow or not. Tuesday is Aarron’s 5^th Birthday, we may head back to Little Rock before going home.

No Blog Time

2005-03-23T08:44:00.000-08:00

I have been spending all my "blog time" on Charleigh's Chat. She loves to tell her stories!
While I have various ideas floating around in my head, I won't get a chance to sit down and write for a few days.
While you wait keep an eye on Charleigh's Chat
She is SO cute.
If I do say so myself.

Such Blessings!

2005-03-21T09:10:00.000-08:00

On Monday mornings I keep a few kids while there mom's go to a bible study. Today they decided they were going to start a "Kid's Club" They wan't me to tell you that they are all friends and that they like to sing, dance and pretend. They also enjoy eating, and coloring.

So Precious!

Janae

2005-03-19T19:59:00.000-08:00

Nae-Nae's World
Just noticed that I linked to Kenzie's blog but had forgotten all about Janae. Sorry Nae'

Kenzie has a blog too!

2005-03-19T19:51:00.000-08:00

Kenzie's World
In case your wondering Kenzie is Janae's girl. We love her dearly! Charleigh has adopted her as a big sister. She's spending the night tonight, when she saw the kid's blogs she wanted too. What Fun!

Kaleb lost a tooth

2005-03-17T12:29:00.000-08:00

Check out Kaleb and Charleigh's comments on the exciting events of the day.

Charleigh's Chat: I am the tooth fairy

Kaleb's Story Stop: Tooth day

Yum

2005-03-16T16:09:00.000-08:00

Today I discovered "Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi with fresh lime". It is so fabulous I had to share it with you. I'm not much for Pepsi but add a fresh lime to anything and its good. Using this theory, today I reached a revelation: Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi with Lime is a gift from God.

This new beverage combo nearly rivals the "Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper with cream" sensation but not quite.

As promised in this blog's description here I am to "pass on some of the joys of the day"

“Just hopping, enjoying that God is here”

2005-03-16T16:02:00.000-08:00

Have you seen the potty dance. You know the one, where a kids Really got to go but instead they dance around with their legs crossed. My kids do this all the time. When ever I see the “potty dance” I remind them to hurry up and get in the bathroom.

This tell tale sign doesn’t work with Charleigh though. She is ALWAYS dancing around, she can not hold still. Often when I ask if she needs to go to the bathroom she replies “Mom, I’m just dancing!” Today as she wiggled around while talking to me I gave her that “Go to the Bathroom” look and her response was:

“Just hopping, enjoying that God is here”

We're sitting here talking about cheese and she is "just hopping, enjoying that God is here"

Wow, I was just thinking about cheese. . . Where's my Hop?

Second Calling

2005-03-16T13:42:00.000-08:00

Ryan has some faubulous truths on his blog. The first one I saw was Light for the Path: The Second Calling

I was amazed when I saw it today; in the last month I have been thinking a lot about "the second calling".

I believe the first calling is when we are called to learn the truth. We know and believe the sacrifice that Christ has made for us, the salvation we have through his Grace. We know all the facts and we believe. We really believe, but we don’t really KNOW him.

I too believe there is a "second calling” the calling to draw close to the Father, to fellowship with and minister to him. The time when we realize that our sole purpose it to glorify God, to dwell in him, to delight him. No it’s not easy to step into that second calling it’s not comfortable or “safe”. His love is a blazing glorious fire you cannot draw near the heart of the Almighty Creator without being changed. Our God is a consuming fire! Once you take that step; lay aside your personal needs and desires and accept the second calling of Christ, your heart and your priorities will never be the same. You won’t want them to be. You will only want more of him.

I have so much more to say about "The Second calling" as I've been thinking about it for quite some time. The above is just a quick thought spurred on by Ryan's Blog

Sacrifice a Moment

2005-03-14T22:50:00.000-08:00

Why is it that we expend more energy on getting out of doing something than it would have taken to do it in the first place?

We take the same amount of time explaining to someone why we can't be there for them as it would have taken to actually be there.

Not enough time for a quick hug, a sweet smile, too busy for a friendly nod. It takes half a second longer to pause and make eye contact than it does to abruptly push past someone in the hall.

What are we in such a hurry to get to anyway? Is it more important than the hearts we brush aside? Is that one second we save worth the lives we leave untouched, unloved?

Some people go through an entire day, or even a week without actually being looked at. A month with out being touched, a life without feeling loved.

Christ gave his life, HIS LIFE for these people.
Can we not give them something as well? Take a moment, slow down today, remember that the people you come in contact with are the very creation of the Almighty God, and that merits great value. Look someone in the eye; give a person one second of your attention, your respect, and your love. That second could change someone’s day, someone’s life, or even their eternity.

Kids Blog

2005-03-14T09:54:00.000-08:00

Kaleb's Story Stop
Charleigh's Chat
Joshua's Joshing

Potty Train

2005-03-13T14:18:00.000-08:00

"Chugga Chugga Poo POO!"

This phrase is heard much too often in my household. Now when Joshua needs to go "potty" he tells us he needs to "Chugga Chugga".

Huh?!?

Quotes from Kurt:

2005-03-13T13:39:00.000-08:00

"It's not Retro, its Ugly"

-I'm allergic to avocados-Jami

Yea! for Nae'

2005-03-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

129 pounds!

I bet she was wearing her "happy pants" after she got off the scale.

Quotes from Joshua:

2005-03-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

"I don't want to be nice!"

Sometimes I don't want to be nice either. Sometimes it is Hard being nice. Then we suck it up and put on our happy pants.
My happy pants are too tight today.

2005-03-05T13:57:00.000-08:00

Sweet Charleigh 3-5-05

Question:

2005-03-05T13:31:00.000-08:00

Does anyone read this?

Quotes from Joshua:

2005-03-05T08:53:00.000-08:00

"Daddy is the Milk Hero!"

I've been too sick to drive the 2 1/2 blocks to the store so we've been out of milk for about. . Ohh say 18hours. When Kurt walked in with Milk and Eggs this morning you'd have thought the kids won the lottery.

"Am I OK?"

2005-03-04T06:40:00.000-08:00

Joshua has been sick with either the flu or a cold for the last 2-3 weeks. He would often wake up with a cough or steaming with a fever, each time he woke up crying I would go in and check on him. "Are you ok, baby?" "Yes, Mama I Ok." was generally his answer. When he was really sick he would say "no I not k, I throwed up" Poor Baby. . .

After a week of this he started something new. Instead of crying when he awoke he started out with asking "Mom, Mom, Am I Ok?" Each Morning and each nap he would ask the same question "Am I OK?" Even after he was no longer sick this was his new way of waking up. For over a week I heard "Mom! Am I Ok?" I'd answer, "Yes, precious you are Ok". After being reaffirmed that he was fine he was ready to jump out of bed and play.

The entire time he did this I would smile at how cute he was, tell my friends and family of the newest "sweet little thing" that my boy was doing.

This last weekend I attended a Ladies Retreat. At the end of a service I stood at the front of the chapel. As a part of the ministry team I was anxiously waiting for someone to come forward so I could pray for her. I was so excited to get to serve in this way yet I waited and waited and no one came to me for prayer.
As I stood there my mind began to wander back home. I wonder how Kurt and the kids were doing. I remembered the cough Kurt had when he got home from work; I was praying he wasn't sick. My mind then moved to Joshua: the fever he had when I walked out the door to leave for the weekend. I hated leaving him when he was sick but I knew he would be fine with his daddy.
At that moment I pictured him waking up from a nap. . . "Daddy, Daddy, Am I OK?" At once it hit me, here I had been receiving an object lesson from my two year old and it had taken me over a week to figure it out.

He awakes and the first thing he says is "Am I OK?" That statement is profound! Do I do that? I should! Each morning before I get out of bed I should stop and ask my Father "Am I OK?" How are things between us Lord? Is there anything I need to work on? Is there anything keeping me from being who you want me to be? "AM I OK?" "Daddy, Am I OK?"

2005-03-03T16:04:00.000-08:00

Kaleb got his Tiger Cub badge!

2005-03-03T15:06:00.000-08:00

Good Bye Pastor Jerry. We love you!

Reading Wish List:

2005-03-03T12:22:00.000-08:00

Enjoying God: Experiencing Intimacy With the Heavenly Father

I have heard so much about this book! I can't wait to read it. Does anyone have one I could borrow? My birthday is coming up hint. . hint. :

What I'm reading this week

2005-03-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

Delighting God: The Secret to Making the Father's heart leap

Writing woes

2005-03-03T10:38:00.000-08:00

I spent a good portion of yesterday working on a post about people who are "Walking around with Grave Clothes on" It sounded great while I was preaching it in the shower yesterday but I can't seem to get it to look good on paper. . .or is it monitor. . .you know what I mean

Uggg so frustrating. I have some great freeing news for someone out there and it isn't coming across the way I want.

Maybe this just wasn't meant for a blog, maybe I should hold on to it for later, or maybe it isn't meant for the public, just for one person, one heart. But I can't get it out of my mind!

So untill I get it worked out, if you've been rescued by Jesus, dead to sin and alive in Christ but still holding on to the regret, pain, guilt, or unforgiveness of the old you. If you want to be free from the stench of before and instead walk in the fragrance of today give me a call, I have got a word for someone out there, and it is GOOD!

Off to School

2005-03-01T20:41:00.000-08:00

Good Bye Kaleb

Jami Leigh

jamileigh.com

Jamileigh.com

Mrs. Renfro's "Smoky" Roasted Salsa

jamileigh.com

Hooray for Kurt

Ice

Married 10 years!

Go Red

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

I am from

Photo Friday: Symbol

Buy my Previously Pooply Shoes!

Warning: Yuck Factor

Look Dad, A Fresca Makeover!

I love it when that happens. . .

How well do you know me?

The NeverEnding Story

Who needs a fancy waterpark when you've got ingenuity and imagination?

No Blog Time

For Nae

Kurt, My Man

Avatar

Nae and Brian with Tator Tot

Oh Happy Day! A quick note:

Stay tune

I love Mother's Day

It's Mommy Day!

Hannah Christine Scales

Charleigh's Chat

My Prayer Today

National Do Not Call Registry

Growing up

The Official rules of Calvinball.

Charleigh's Chat: God makes good Men

Nae-Nae's World: A Poem For Jami

Feeling weak today:

Photo Friday: Soft

Happy Birthday Kaleb

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Changing Google Ads

NOT a good idea!

Remember Ava Marie Cadeau

Pope Joe

A prayer for you!

Still Mommy

How to Read the Bible

News Channel 10: Paige's Winning Picture

JellyBelly.com - The Official Site of Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Highly Worthy

At the Park

At the Lake

Thanks

Janae weighs 126.5 pounds

A little bit of nice.

Oh Happy Day!

Precious Moments

Firefox - Rediscover the web

Charleigh's Chat

More Links

GentleWhisper.com - by Amy Maxwell

interesting

Prayer Requests

AAaaaahhhhhhhrrrrrrrggggh!

Louvre Museum Official Website

Photo of Joshua

Colored Cousins

A Prayer is. . .

nhisgrip

Out of town

No Blog Time

Such Blessings!

Janae

Kenzie has a blog too!

Kaleb lost a tooth

Yum

“Just hopping, enjoying that God is here”

Second Calling

Sacrifice a Moment

Kids Blog