Saturday, January 30, 2010

Starting off the Morning the Right Way

My sister and some friends both got me Starbucks gift cards for my birthday. (They know me well!) I quickly got online and ordered some glass mugs and syrup that I'd been wanting for a long time. Now, KK and I are hooked on cinnamon dolce lattes....DELICIOUS!

Here's my stovetop espresso percolater, the syrup, milk frother, and Bodum glass mugs.



Here's KK enjoying his.




Bub, who usually loves a sip of my white chocolate mocha, tasted this and made a face. A few minutes later he said, "Mama, I like a mocha, not that monkey coffee."

"Monkey coffee? What are you talking about, Bub?"

"You know, that kind that smells like Monkey Bread!"

LOL



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Friday, January 29, 2010

Quality of Life?

The article linked below is a great concrete example of the battle for life that we are facing in our nation today. When I read language such as is in this article, about a newborn being too much of an expense to the state, a mother defended for murdering her own son...it just gives me chills. These stories are being played out in Canada and Europe, but the issues are already HERE in America. Even in my small, rural town, located in the heart of the Bible belt, I have heard "Christians" talk flippantly about whether or not a sick or elderly person has any "quality" left in his life, completely ignorant of God's Biblical standard on this all-important issue. I've heard it suggested that we sterilize the ignorant population, and nobody was even offended. SCARY! Truly, our great nation is unique in the care we provide for the sick, and I just pray that Obama isn't successful in bringing this cold, clinical, heartless standard of "efficiency" to our compassionate health care system.

On Both Sides of the Atlantic, a Debate Over Quality of Life - Longevity Prevention Aging - FOXNews.com

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Requiem for ObamaCare

Monday, January 25, 2010

Abortion is NEVER the answer

What a tragic story from a family who felt they were making the "compassionate" decision of abortion.

Man Learns He Was Misdiagnosed 20 Years Earlier With Genetic Disease - ABC News

Saturday, January 23, 2010

A Person is a Person No Matter How Small

My son Caleb delivered the keynote address by reading his essay at the Annual Sanctity of Life Memorial sponsored by our local Christian Coalition.



I'm so proud of you, KK! That took a lot of courage!

Here are some snapshots from the day:

I give a yearly update on the crisis pregnancy work done in our county

Here, the children are placing memorial crosses on the courthouse lawn, 1 cross represents 1 million aborted babies. This year, we placed 50 crosses.

iBirthday

Check out this cake my sister made me for my birthday. It's an iPhone text screen! Thanks, Keri! I love it!



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Thursday, January 21, 2010

iGirl





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Monday, January 18, 2010

MASSACHUSETTS IS THE GAME CHANGER

Here's a great article by Dick Morris that explains just how important tomorrow's Senate race in Massachusetts is for our nation. CHRISTIANS, PRAY!

MASSACHUSETTS IS THE GAME CHANGER

Cheez!

Summer Rose has become famous around here for her precious grin, and the only thing that makes it even more precious is her now shouting "Cheez!" every time she sees a camera.







She thinks her Mama's sticky buns are "Mmmm Mmmm Good!"

Friday, January 15, 2010

LMO Update

You can click below for a link to download the newsletter for Life Matters Outreach.

LMO Newsletter, 1st Qtr 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

In Memory...

It doesn't take much to be labeled a hero in today's society.....maybe hit some homeruns, get a few holes-in-one, score some touchdowns, sing a loud fast song, act in a movie. It's true that these may require physical stamina and self-discipline, but the application of this hard work is nothing but vain pursuits that will count as nothing in eternity. (Go ahead and get mad. I stand by my Biblical interpretation of sports, especially professional sports as a career choice.) In our recreation-obsessed culture, we have forgotten that the definition of hero is someone who has done something brave and admirable, someone who stares in the face of danger and conquers his/her own fears in order to accomplish something noble.

One such heroine was Miep Gies (pronounced Meep Kees), the secretary for Otto Frank who, along with 5 others, helped hide and provide for the Frank family and 4 others who were hidden in an annex built onto a Dutch warehouse during World War II. For more than 2 years, she risked her life to provide food, shelter, and care for them. It was Miep who, after they were betrayed to the Nazis and the families whisked away to death camps, found the now famous diary of the teenager Anne Frank. She refused to read the diary, respecting Anne's privacy and hoping she would return to collect it herself one day. When Otto Frank returned in 1945, he soon discovered that he was the sole survivor of his beloved family. It was then that Miep pulled Anne's diary from a locked drawer and gave it to her father. The rest is history.

Here is a description of Miep and her companions in the words of Anne Frank:

On January 28, 1944, Anne Frank expresses her amazement at the fact that there are so many noble people, selflessly helping and saving other people:

The best example of this is our own helpers, who have managed to pull us through so far and will hopefully bring us safely to shore, because otherwise they'll find themselves sharing the fate of those they're trying to protect. Never have they uttered a single word about the burden we must be, never have they complained that we're too much trouble. They come upstairs every day and talk to the men about business and politics, to the women about food and wartime difficulties and to the children about books and newspapers. They put on their most cheerful expressions, bring flowers and gifts for birthdays and holidays and are always ready to do what they can. That's something we should never forget; while others display their heroism in battle or against the Germans, our helpers prove theirs every day by their good spirits and affection.'

Below is a picture of Miep and her husband Jan Gies (who also aided the Franks) as they returned once again to the warehouse:

Miep did not consider herself a hero, only a compassionate human being who was looking out for her fellow man. This world could use a few more Mieps!

Check out this website for a detailed history of Miep Gies as well as the story of Anne Frank:

Miep Gies: Her Own Story

Miep Gies

February 15, 1909 - January 11, 2010

100 years old

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Sanctity of Life Month

I haven't had much time for blogging this week, I'm working on some stuff for LMO (the crisis pregnancy center that I founded in 2001), including the newsletter and tax receipts, etc.

Just wanted to remind everyone that January is Sanctity of Human Life Month, so don't forget to mention this to your family, your pastor, your Sunday School class, and your friends.

There are dozens (if not more) of great pro-life websites, but here's one that I just recently found. It has a ton of valuable information about all aspects of the pro-life issue:

www.pregnantpause.org

"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?"
Proverbs 24:11, 12

Big Brother and Big Sister

I just love how Summer runs to her KK and her Sis every time she gets in trouble or wants something. It's a challenge trying to train and discipline one with big siblings around to pet her, but it's worth the extra effort when I see the love these children have for each other. Not to mention, it's great practice for Caleb and Madelyn. They are as proficient at caring for the baby as I am, and I don't force them to do it; they just jump in voluntarily and love every minute of it (well, mostly...LOL).


Thursday, January 7, 2010

We must laugh to keep from crying...

I have to say, Glenn Beck does a pretty good imitation of Comrade Pelosi.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010

Daddy's Girl


(Thanks, Bro. Tony, for this beautiful picture!)

Update on Violet

Isn't she gorgeous? She has survived more than 7 months at MY house. Miraculous!


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Thought for the Day

"There was a time when we expected nothing of our children but obedience, as opposed to the present, when we expect everything of them but obedience."
--Anatole Broyard

The only 2 commandments given directly to children in Scripture are:

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." Eph. 6:1-3

and

"Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord" Col. 3:20

Lord, help me to hold the standard high so that my children can be found within Your circle of blessing.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Back to Reality

Okay, so I've been slacking on my blog through the holidays, but I've been busy doing important stuff...like playing Mario Kart, Wii boxing, pushing the Cozy Coupe, programming iPods, staying up late and getting up late, and just all around enjoying our little vacation from school. We were blessed with a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and I just praise God for the sweet times of fellowship we've been allowed to share with our family and friends during these holidays. Here are a few snapshots from these past few days.









Beautiful Boy