I stumbled upon a couple of blogs/blog posts that have been very good. The first is a blog you should just follow. This woman has a love for singles and being an encouragement to them. The two posts that have been neat to me are;
Why Women and Men Can't be Friends
(Watch the video at the bottom- it is pretty eye-opening!)
and
Single By Choice
These blog posts have brought up questions I haven't thought about- which is a good post!
The other blog post is by Lady Abigail at Lady Abigail's Soapbox. It is on the;
patriarchal movement and our daughters.
Lady Abigail really wrote this post well- it is a controversial subject and can easily step on toes. Although she didn't waver from her opinion, she said it in a very gracious manner- something few bloggers do! She did a great job of presenting what she has seen over the years. I value her words as she is someone who has and is living them out. Rather than someone who has had no experience in the matter.
Go read them and leave a (nice!) comment letting them know what you think! (That is what we all want- lots of comments!!) Then come back and tell me what you thought of the posts. :)
~Rebecca
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Make 'Em Laugh!
If you are wanting a few laughs, make sure you are comfortably seated and watch these videos! They have become our favorites in a short time!
The first is a comedian, Mark Lowry. Just hilarious! Some comedians tend to mock others to be funny and I don't appreciate that. Mark Lowry doesn't mock (that I've seen), but rather puts things as they are- using himself as an example. He absolutely loves his momma, which always puts stars for me when they love their family. :) He never married and just enjoyed being a gift of laughter to others and using his gifts for God.
Ever heard the song "Mary Did You Know"? Well, here is the author. :)
This is my favorite video of his- because it is too true! It is clean, so grab your siblings to watch. You know they will hear it and come running right at the middle anyway, so just start out with them!!!! Oh- and your mom because she will appreciate it the most! Introducing Mark Lowry in "Mommas Had Enough!"
My second video is one we just found today. We have already watched several of their videos and love them! Too cute! Again, these are very clean and your whole family will enjoy them. :)
Well, let me know what you think! My family has really enjoyed them and has to almost say "only 3" or else we are online all day long watching them!
~Rebecca
The first is a comedian, Mark Lowry. Just hilarious! Some comedians tend to mock others to be funny and I don't appreciate that. Mark Lowry doesn't mock (that I've seen), but rather puts things as they are- using himself as an example. He absolutely loves his momma, which always puts stars for me when they love their family. :) He never married and just enjoyed being a gift of laughter to others and using his gifts for God.
Ever heard the song "Mary Did You Know"? Well, here is the author. :)
This is my favorite video of his- because it is too true! It is clean, so grab your siblings to watch. You know they will hear it and come running right at the middle anyway, so just start out with them!!!! Oh- and your mom because she will appreciate it the most! Introducing Mark Lowry in "Mommas Had Enough!"
My second video is one we just found today. We have already watched several of their videos and love them! Too cute! Again, these are very clean and your whole family will enjoy them. :)
Well, let me know what you think! My family has really enjoyed them and has to almost say "only 3" or else we are online all day long watching them!
~Rebecca
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Welcome Home!
Unless you have already read my sister's blog post, you don't know that we have a new little addition to our family- one that doesn't talk and won't ever talk though. :)
He didn't like me at first, he cowered behind the one he did know. But soon he was off playing, checking things out, listening to noises and seeing what they were. Within minutes he was chewing on my hair, and licking my face, hands, arms- chewing involved as well.
He is pretty small, but for a 3 month old he is doing well. A bundle of energy aptly describes him as he is "off on an adventure" every 4 minutes!! He hasn't learned yet what "housebroken" is, and constantly keeps us on our toes. He is sleeping (mostly) through the night which is greatly appreciated by Sarah and I as he shares our bedroom.
Bandit, is not too sure of him yet. Bandit keeps hoping that if he just ignores "it", "it" will go away. Bandit is warming up though, and we hope to see them the best of buddies soon!
Well, I'm sure you've guessed it by now- we have a new puppy!! He it shall remain, though, as we haven't named it yet. Names sometimes take a while. And it is hard as he is a cute, adorable, fluffy, funny, spunky, little puppy right now but will hopefully grow into a dashing German Shepherd mutt someday!!
We aren't sure what all he has in him, but it is definitely German Shepherd- we are thinking maybe some husky as his tail curls real cutely.
He fell asleep in Caleb's arms so I quickly pulled out my camera and flash and snapped some shots. So you don't get his whole body or the whole swagger thing he has going. Or the tail. You will just have to wait for another shooting time!!! :D
He didn't like me at first, he cowered behind the one he did know. But soon he was off playing, checking things out, listening to noises and seeing what they were. Within minutes he was chewing on my hair, and licking my face, hands, arms- chewing involved as well.
He is pretty small, but for a 3 month old he is doing well. A bundle of energy aptly describes him as he is "off on an adventure" every 4 minutes!! He hasn't learned yet what "housebroken" is, and constantly keeps us on our toes. He is sleeping (mostly) through the night which is greatly appreciated by Sarah and I as he shares our bedroom.
Bandit, is not too sure of him yet. Bandit keeps hoping that if he just ignores "it", "it" will go away. Bandit is warming up though, and we hope to see them the best of buddies soon!
Well, I'm sure you've guessed it by now- we have a new puppy!! He it shall remain, though, as we haven't named it yet. Names sometimes take a while. And it is hard as he is a cute, adorable, fluffy, funny, spunky, little puppy right now but will hopefully grow into a dashing German Shepherd mutt someday!!
We aren't sure what all he has in him, but it is definitely German Shepherd- we are thinking maybe some husky as his tail curls real cutely.
He fell asleep in Caleb's arms so I quickly pulled out my camera and flash and snapped some shots. So you don't get his whole body or the whole swagger thing he has going. Or the tail. You will just have to wait for another shooting time!!! :D
Isn't he the cutest? I really wish I could show better his personality (personal photo challenge I guess) but he has the "I own the world" walk, run, and play! We will see how long that lasts with another, older, more mature, male in the house. :D But he is pretty cute!! We are in love and just have to come up with an "official" name for him!
~Rebecca
Friday, December 28, 2012
ABC Drama Group
Just wanted to pass along information that ABC Drama Group is starting their 5th season! We are pretty excited at our house and ready to get
rolling!
Go check out www.abunchofcharactersdrama.blogspot.com to see some of the latest updates. :) Hey! Blogspot works when you don't want to mess with a website!!!!! :D:D
Josh and I were having a rousing game of it the day after Christmas and both of us decided to do a "sneak" attack. Me doing a run-by shooting and Josh crawling on hands and knees. Well, as we both went to "get" the other one, I started running, going to shoot into his alley way, and lifted up my Nerf gun right into his nose!! Poor guy! He has a nice little cut on his nose -though I bawled much more than he did. In fact, he didn't shed a tear while I shed several, feeling like the crummiest sister alive. I do think it will heal nicely, maybe a little scar.
I have yet to pick up a Nerf gun yet, while Josh has done more than his share this morning! Tell me who was really scarred........ :smile:
~Rebecca
Monday, December 17, 2012
Happy Birthday, Rebecca!
This blog has been hacked!!! Oh yes, and just in time, too! :-) This is Becca's favorite sister here, popping in to tell all of her lovely readers that TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY! So, please be sure to drop a line to wish her a happy one. :-)
Now, just so that she'll hopefully forgive me for doing this to her, I'll insert a bit of my sweet personality and charm to this post. :-) (All the picture below were taken during our vacation last month..)
Dear Rebecca,
I want to wish you a very happy birthday. You have been an amazing sister to me. We've been through a lot together, but the good times blot out the bad.
Thank you so much for being my wonderful older sister. I so appreciate when you're interested in my thoughts, ideas, wishes, dreams, interests, etc. You have been such a pillar in my life. A pillar of strength, calm, endurance, and joy. You have always been one to calm me down a bit when I get 'over excited' (that sounds SO much nicer than 'mad'.).
You are such a wonderful, Godly woman, my dear!! I pray that God will continue to bless you and that He will continue to guide you down the road He has for you. May you always love and follow Him with all the grace and beauty that He has given you.
I love you so, so, so, so, so, so, so much!!!!!!
Love,
Sarah
Now, just so that she'll hopefully forgive me for doing this to her, I'll insert a bit of my sweet personality and charm to this post. :-) (All the picture below were taken during our vacation last month..)
Dear Rebecca,
I want to wish you a very happy birthday. You have been an amazing sister to me. We've been through a lot together, but the good times blot out the bad.
Thank you so much for being my wonderful older sister. I so appreciate when you're interested in my thoughts, ideas, wishes, dreams, interests, etc. You have been such a pillar in my life. A pillar of strength, calm, endurance, and joy. You have always been one to calm me down a bit when I get 'over excited' (that sounds SO much nicer than 'mad'.).
You are such a wonderful, Godly woman, my dear!! I pray that God will continue to bless you and that He will continue to guide you down the road He has for you. May you always love and follow Him with all the grace and beauty that He has given you.
I love you so, so, so, so, so, so, so much!!!!!!
Love,
Sarah
Friday, December 14, 2012
Absentminded or Absent?
Yes, I have been "gone" a while. Whether from Absentmindedness or just being absent, you decide.
Life has been good. Correction. My Lord has been good! He has been very gracious this season and Blessed us abundantly!
"What?!?!" you ask, "Isn't He ALWAYS good and gracious"??
Yes, pat yourself on the back for noticing my sinful ways and let me finish.
Thank you. :D
For those of you who know us, there have been some tough times in our past. Not awful, for that would be putting down those who have had worse. Just plain ole tough.
Between the possibility of losing the ranch, the economy being unstable which made Dad's job unstable, to relationships really struggling, the loss of a beloved Bampa, and the struggles of new phases in life, it hasn't all been "hunky-dunky".
I wouldn't go back and change any of the lessons we have learned, though, for they have all been lessons we needed to learn and hear. You cannot be made into a pot without losing a bit of clay.
Our Lord, as He always does, was gracious enough to make that season only a season- though not a "season" of 3 months only! He is gracious to bring the rain and the sun that beats its rays upon us to grow for our time, but then summer settles in where there is the slightest of breaks. The fall will be upon us soon, and I long to see the results of His work that He has done upon us!
Or have they already come. No one knows but One. and I am sure for each it is a different season.
In the meantime, our time has been most delightfully spent. The ranch is now in a stable condition. (yay!) We now cannot say we own any part of it. It is truly the Lord's ranch!!!
With the ranch doing well, we took off over Thanksgiving weekend to spend a much needed vacation!! For this family that hasn't had one in 6 years we were all in ecstasy! :D We drove out to LA, California and spent some delightful days seeing the sights and just relaxing with our family. :sigh: (see some pics here)
~We just got back from a delightful party at a friends house, and instead of just doing boring introductions, the hostess asked that we share what God has been teaching us lately.
I have been thinking about that a lot (actually before the party, but that party brought it to the front of my mind if you know what I mean). I think what He has been teaching me can be summed up in a beautiful hymn that I have been memorizing.
This song speaks to me of how I must be willing to be as wet, yielding clay in His hands if I want to be made into a vessel for Him. It shows me that He is powerful, so powerful, yet gentle with me. :sigh: It has been a good song to learn for me in this season of life. I also love the melody (which you can hear here!) as it is very calming.
The Lord has been showing me more about Him as He truly is. Not just who I have made Him in my mind. He has been asking me to be willing to give all up to Him- something very hard to do for a first-born perfectionist, type-A personality!
Ahhh! If I can only put into better practice what I learn from my Master!
Well my friends, it is a late night and to bed I must go. I pray the Lord is Blessing you abundantly this Christmas season! May He remind you of what you need to remember, and show you what you need to be shown!
~Rebecca
Life has been good. Correction. My Lord has been good! He has been very gracious this season and Blessed us abundantly!
"What?!?!" you ask, "Isn't He ALWAYS good and gracious"??
Yes, pat yourself on the back for noticing my sinful ways and let me finish.
Thank you. :D
For those of you who know us, there have been some tough times in our past. Not awful, for that would be putting down those who have had worse. Just plain ole tough.
Between the possibility of losing the ranch, the economy being unstable which made Dad's job unstable, to relationships really struggling, the loss of a beloved Bampa, and the struggles of new phases in life, it hasn't all been "hunky-dunky".
I wouldn't go back and change any of the lessons we have learned, though, for they have all been lessons we needed to learn and hear. You cannot be made into a pot without losing a bit of clay.
Our Lord, as He always does, was gracious enough to make that season only a season- though not a "season" of 3 months only! He is gracious to bring the rain and the sun that beats its rays upon us to grow for our time, but then summer settles in where there is the slightest of breaks. The fall will be upon us soon, and I long to see the results of His work that He has done upon us!
Or have they already come. No one knows but One. and I am sure for each it is a different season.
In the meantime, our time has been most delightfully spent. The ranch is now in a stable condition. (yay!) We now cannot say we own any part of it. It is truly the Lord's ranch!!!
Psalm 50:10
"For every beast of the forest is Mine, The cattle on a thousand hills."
He has taken care of it just as He gave it to us. But of course, it wouldn't have happened without us doing our hard work and part of it. Joshua has truly stepped up this year and taken on the brunt of the labor, allowing Daddy to be faithful to his work.
Josh has matured so much this year- both physically at a strapping 6 foot- and in everything else. He has stepped across the threshold and left boyhood behind in the way it was planned. We couldn't be more proud of him! He has such a servant's heart I don't know where there is room for anything left in his body....
Josh has matured so much this year- both physically at a strapping 6 foot- and in everything else. He has stepped across the threshold and left boyhood behind in the way it was planned. We couldn't be more proud of him! He has such a servant's heart I don't know where there is room for anything left in his body....
With the ranch doing well, we took off over Thanksgiving weekend to spend a much needed vacation!! For this family that hasn't had one in 6 years we were all in ecstasy! :D We drove out to LA, California and spent some delightful days seeing the sights and just relaxing with our family. :sigh: (see some pics here)
~We just got back from a delightful party at a friends house, and instead of just doing boring introductions, the hostess asked that we share what God has been teaching us lately.
I have been thinking about that a lot (actually before the party, but that party brought it to the front of my mind if you know what I mean). I think what He has been teaching me can be summed up in a beautiful hymn that I have been memorizing.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after thy will,
while I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Search me and try me, Savior today!
Wash me just now, Lord, whiter than snow,
as in thy presence humbly I bow.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me I pray!
Power, all power, surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway.
Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me!
This song speaks to me of how I must be willing to be as wet, yielding clay in His hands if I want to be made into a vessel for Him. It shows me that He is powerful, so powerful, yet gentle with me. :sigh: It has been a good song to learn for me in this season of life. I also love the melody (which you can hear here!) as it is very calming.
The Lord has been showing me more about Him as He truly is. Not just who I have made Him in my mind. He has been asking me to be willing to give all up to Him- something very hard to do for a first-born perfectionist, type-A personality!
Ahhh! If I can only put into better practice what I learn from my Master!
Well my friends, it is a late night and to bed I must go. I pray the Lord is Blessing you abundantly this Christmas season! May He remind you of what you need to remember, and show you what you need to be shown!
~Rebecca
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Modest Fashion Week
My Sister and her friend are doing a "Modest Fashion Show" where you have fun trying to match your wardrobe with what the "theme" of the day is!! If you haven't already, join in! It is going to be lots of fun with prizes at the end!
Today was Flowers. I actually had quite a few clothing items that have flowers on them, but they are usually pretty small- background designs. Sarah actually told me what I should wear...and I did. :) What can I say, having a fashion diva in the house is pretty nice at times. It was really handy when I went shopping. I just let her have free reign bring me clothes. Although some of them I really didn't care for- weren't my style- I did try on some I normally wouldn't have and really liked! They are in my closet thanks to her.....:D
Here is my outfit for today.
Today was Flowers. I actually had quite a few clothing items that have flowers on them, but they are usually pretty small- background designs. Sarah actually told me what I should wear...and I did. :) What can I say, having a fashion diva in the house is pretty nice at times. It was really handy when I went shopping. I just let her have free reign bring me clothes. Although some of them I really didn't care for- weren't my style- I did try on some I normally wouldn't have and really liked! They are in my closet thanks to her.....:D
Here is my outfit for today.
Sweater- Target (LOVE it!)
Tank Top-Walmart
Skirt- Roamon's
Shoes-Shoe Dept
Hat- Walmart
Earrings- Avon (My cousin just became a consultant!)
Better close up with the earrings. Don't you love how Sarah posed me? She did such a great job taking my pictures!! We just both got our outfits on and took each others pictures. :D:D
The Shoes. Aren't they fun? Mine are Clarks which are ALWAYS very comfortable
and last a loonnnggg time. Can't go wrong there. :D
and last a loonnnggg time. Can't go wrong there. :D
That's all for me. I have a couple of posts in mind, but it will have to wait. Did you do the fashion show?
Love,
Rebecca
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