Explain myself

I do think that I need to explain about the post I did yesterday. I really did feel a peace about voting for Mike Huckabee, and I still feel a leading to vote for him in the near future. I feel that We need to be in prayer when it comes to our next president. But what saddens me is that we are even making marriage an issue. Didn't God make Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve? Or Abortions, this too is an issue on the ballat. Why are we even talking about for or against killing small beings? This is weird to me. I realize that I should not get so worked up on this on this election and I should not even talk about politics, but I am saddened by the fact that God's word is so misrepresented. Do not mind me, I guess my passion is speaking for me. I will be fine and I know this is in God's hands and he is going to take care of every thing. Also, Jeff had all his test today and it looks like the Gallbladder is the promblem. We will know more on Wedsnesday afternoon. I love all of you and I am so glad to have such a wonderful prayer team behind me. Also, Susan I listened to Pastor Zahn's message about the door of hope, awesome message and it really refocused me. If you would like to download it, here is the website: www.wolc.com

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New Hampshire Debates

There was a debate last night in New Hampshire between all the Republican canidates and all the Democrates. I found it interesting that the questions for both groups were so different. It makes me really think about how divided as a Nation we are. The moralistic of both groups are so different also. Abortion, marraige and even education. It saddens me that we have to vote because we want the lesser of two evils in the White House. It really reminds me of the bible, where the people wanted a king. And the Lord gave them Saul, and in the end Jeolousy and disobeidiant cause Saul to fall and David became king. The real issue is, do we need a king when we have the Lord? I do support Mike Huckabee, I do pray that he surrenders to the Lord and that he will pray to the Lord before he makes any decisions. And I will pray this for all the canidates. "May we praise the Lord if we win and praise the Lord if we loose." from the movie "Facing the Giants"

Amazing Pizza Factory

I have to tell you about this place that our son chose to go to for his sixteenth birthday. It was a pizza place in a warehouse full of games and rides that the kids can do. When you go into the place and purchase your meal, you also get a credit card for each child and then they can go play. The place had a little rollercoaster, go carts, bowling, mini golf, bumpercars and any video game you can think of. We had a blast, and once you pay for your food,(buffet), you never pay for it again. You can eat all the time you are there. IT was a great time, it is located in Omaha, NE. I hope that you will check it out. If you would like to check it out, go to www.amazingpizzamachine.com.

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I do not think I have blogged in a few days. We are doing good here. Jeff will go in for some test on Monday. They have narrowed it down to Hiadle hernia or gallbladder. He is starting to eat a little more, compared to the nothing he has eaten in a week. I have such peace about all of this and I know God is sailing us through this. I have realized that getting mad or upset only causes more stress on the family. I am ready for what ever God brings this way. It is so time to let Go and let God. I think I still run to old habits, like getting mad about thing and complaining instead of telling God how I feel and letting Him take the burden. I am just so blessed to have friends who will stand beside me and keep me accountable. I am blessed. And I am going through some food changes also, I know this is going to be the healthest year ever. Well, I thought I would type down some more thoughts and I will talk to you all later.

My little student

Here is Melanie Reciting her catapiller poem. She drew the picture and then gave the picture to the residents for their bulltin board.

And this is a chalk drawing of a tiger.

This is a painting of some fish in a pond.

The Red painting is our dog Rudy and the other is an abstract painting.

I have made mention in one of my post about my daughter Melanie. She is my little artist and poet. She love to play her recorder. She is more creative then workbookish. I wanted to post some of her paintings for all to see. Melanie is really good at memorizing poetry. She has memorized three poems from her langage book. She was able to go to the nursing home here in town and resited two of the three poems to the Residents. She was really nervous but she did a great job. I am really proud of her. I thought I would share alittle about my kids.

I must be on the right track

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In the last couple of days, it has been alittle heck tick. Jeff went back to the E.R. last night, but we did get more information on what is going on with him and it does not have anything to do with his heart. Seems that he is having panic attacks along with his acid reflux. He will be getting some more testing tomorrow and we will know more. Also, it seems that some financial things are going on. At first, I got really mad and I started to get a little negative. But it dawns on me that I believe that Jeff and I are on the right track and we are being pulled down from our path. Well, I refuse to let this get to me and I am not going to start out the new year with attitude and distance from my loving God. I know He has an awesome plan for us and I am going to pray every moment of every day for protection and guidance. I pray for all of you also, you are all so dear to my heart and I feel so blessed by each one of you. Thank you so much for your comments and prayers

A New Beginning in Red Oak

I just wanted to show some pictures of Red Oak. I know that some of my advide blog mates live in Red Oak and these scenes are no surprise to them. But for some of you who come on the blog and read my post, this is Red Oak. I moved here about sixteen years ago with my husband Jeff. I met Jeff in Germany while I was serving my country. Jeff was also stationed there. Well any ways, Jeff is from Red Oak and we deceided to make this our home. For a long time I would not let my self get to cozy here, I had hoped that we would eventually move back to Washington State. But one afternoon, I was working on the house and the Lord reasurred me that this is my home now. So, I have been content ever since. I am opened to where God wants us, if he said move tomorrow, I am sure that Jeff and I would heed His calling. The first picture is of the town court house, the gazebo and fountain are from the town square and of course our orange water tower that you can see as you drive into town. Of course this is winter, in the spring that town square is really beautiful with all the flowers and green trees. Well, I hope that you enjoyed my little tour of Red Oak.

Happy New Year and my Resolution

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Happy New Year

Well it is about one in the morning and I thought that I would share somethings that God has shown me. First of all, I have realized that my life is not my own. My life belongs to the Lord, after all He did create me. And there for there are things that I need to do this year. Of course one of them is to change our diet and exercise program. Jeff and I have already begun changing some eating habits and getting away from the t.v. while we eat. Another is to forgive people and not hold on to grudges of other. The scriptures are very clear about forgiving or the Lord can not work in your life. But most of all, I am going to go through the scriptures and ask the Lord my soul purpose for being here and what He wants of me. I would like to share some scriptures that I ran across in our Thompson Chain Reference.

Life: Its Purpose,

To Serve God

"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

Joshua 24:15

To Seek God's Kingdom

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Matthew 6:33

To Do the Father's Will

"Jesus sayth unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work."

John 4:34

To Finish the Divine Task

"I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which though gavest me to do."

John 17:4

To Complete The Course Joyfully

"But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which if the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God."

Act 20:24

To Attain Christlikeness

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do , forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling od God in Christ Jesus."

Phil 3:13-14

So, this year, make those reselutions and try to stay with them. But most of all make sure that you get your strength from the Lord and count all of your day with joy and peace. I pray that all of you have a wonderful New Year!!!