Todays posts are really great, written by,
Mandy about her personal experiences handing out food to those in need,
and Randel with a great story about some children making a difference in their own country.
(taking part in Kat’s Parent University)
I am currently reading through a parenting bible study, and these questions are there to ask yourself, regaurding training children in the area of responsiblity. I thought they were good questions to ponder.
Ask Yourself:
1. Are you and your spouse having time to talk at least 4-5 times a week, consistently?
2. Do you know your child’s touch points of love (love language)? Are you meeting them?
3. Do you praise and encourage your child, instead of constantly rebuking and correcting him?
4. Do you think through the principle of childishness vs. foolishness?
5. Do you have a consistent routine in your home?
6. Do you think through characterization and context before disciplining your child?
7. Are you actively working to build a strong family identity?
8. Have you resorted to threatening and repeating?
~Speaking of “love languages” has anyone read that book about Love languages?
~How do you work on building a “strong family identity” in your family?
1: I am not good at goodbyes.
It’s hard and I get a lump in my throat that won’t go away until I let a couple of tears go. I always feel a little stupid, and over emotional, but I can’t help it. It was a little sad saying goodbye to my “work mom” who made me cookies for my last day, and had tears in her eyes as she walked away after our last goodbye hug. We had a special bond, I think because I’m the same age as her daughter who lives states away. Whatever it was, we got along great, she treated me really well, and I liked being around her.
I’ve been accused of being too sensitive, and maybe I am. I can’t help it. I get really attached to people, and friendships, and I really don’t like to say goodbye. It’s hard for me to walk away and let go, easily, and without feeling a little sad. Even in movies, I can’t stand watching people part paths, I cry every time. That’s why I have to turn off “The fox and the hound,” before it’s over- that ending kills me.
2: I’m happy to be home, with my boys. I had signs waiting for me, spelling “welcome home mama” with sunshines, and the letter “A” over and over. (that’s all Aiden can spell right now) I have a renewed sense of purpose here, and lots of plans. It’s good.
Are you good at saying goodbye?
Do you ever have a song that you get stuck on? One that makes you happy for no apparent reason, maybe it’s just the groove of it? That’s how this one is for me lately. I like it.
~Jack Johnson “If I had eyes”
Today, Jaquelynne is blogging about stepping outside of her own world and looking out at the others in need. She is highlighting the organization, World Vision.
Phil is putting out a free live record, called “Sing Along,” on August 8th! Mark your calendars, and spread the word! In the meantime go and listen to one of the songs that is ready, already! And get yourself a badge for your blog.
(no i didn’t work at a bowling alley… I just found this picture and liked it…)
This week for a positive post, I am going to highlight the people that I have been working with for the past 5 months.
We are a very diverse group of people, from all over the country, but had in common the fact that we were waking up and getting to work while it was still dark, and working as a team to get projects done on time.
This group of people is so encouraging and supportive to one another. There is appreciation for help, and congratulations for jobs well done. There is respect, and care for you as a person, and understanding about things going on in our own personal lives.
I’m glad to be able to take care of my boys on a regular basis, and it’s time to be home again, but I will miss the friends that I made. I am glad to have had this season of life, for the things I learned, and the people that I met.
The other day we had a huge thunderstorm, which struck my dad’s neighbors tree. They lost their alarm system, and had all kinds of electrical issues afterward. He called me to let me know to be super careful out here in TN, when it’s thundering and lighting, because it’s serious.
So what do I do, the next day it’s storming?
I go shopping and buy a curtain rod. Then I run to my car in the middle of a down pour, while the thunder is pounding the lightning is flashing… holding a metal curtain rod to the sky. Smart girl, heeding her fathers’ wisdom, aren’t I? I don’t know what is wrong with me, but I do know that I must be lucky.
In other News around here… Boys are all sick with the stomach bug I had last weekend, and this is my last week of work. Pray for them, and for Brody for cleaning up more puke than he probably ever has.
