Pursuit of Goal

What is an interest or passion you’d like to nurture and grow?

Well, I love to read aloud.  Children's books and poetry are my favorites.   I have pondered and procrastinated the idea of posting videos on You Tube or Vimeo for about a year.  I took the initial step by creating a blog titled, "Narrator Gertha".  However, it is still undone.  This jam session has ignited/convicted me again to "just begin".   Bonnie, I take courage in your words you posted:

“For we are God’s masterpiece (the original Greek word poema is translated “poem“),
created in the Messiah Jesus to do good works
that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.”
Ephesians 2:10

Don’t discount that voice inside you, the one you were born to speak in — whether you do it through writing, photography, cooking or engineering, teaching, crafting and anything else.

Thank you!!

"Choose Life"

Until next time.... 

God it's me....

I read a post today from a new blog I found; http://time-warp-wife.blogspot.com/2011/08/time-management-3-points-to-consider.html.  It gave me some much needed perspective on how I've been feeling lately.   Thank you Darlene!!

As our children are getting older, I am learning I must begin the process of learning to let go. It is proving quite difficult for me.  Change isn't easy but it is necessary.  God is teaching me that I must trust in the prayers I have prayed over our children.  The Serenity Prayer truly blessed me today:
                                                             
God grant me the serenity 
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference. 
~ Reinhold Niebuhr 

Until next time....

Hey Ya'll!!

I feel truly refreshed after my "digital break".  Our kids started school today and I am feeling rejuvenated!!


Palmetto Baptist Church in Palmetto, Ga., has a sign near the highway that usually ignites my intrigue/perspective.   

It reminded me of Matthew 6:33 --"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you".

{Sorry my pic is not centered.  Had to make it X-large so it could be read}

Until next time....

The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window....our wooded area

I am thinking....about tomorrow

I am thankful for....my family

From the learning rooms....being intentionally patient

From the kitchen....talking with our son

I am wearing....shirt and jeans

I am creating....a button for my other blog "Sites 2 Literacy"www.sites2literacy.blogspot.com

I am going....to spend quality time with my hubbie(:

I am reading....blogs

I am hoping to....gain wisdom

I am hearing....noises from our son's room

Around the house....I'm gathering our daughter's outgrown clothing

One of my favorite things....reading

A few plans for the rest of the week....sort through educational materials

Picture for thought....

Our son was 10 in this Halloween photo.  He loves "Spiderman"(:  

"Choose Life"

Until next time....

Grab My Button!!

Hello!!

I'm excited about my button(:  Add it to your site!!

Ultimate Blog Party 2011!!!

Yeaaaaa!!....It's here again Ladies!! Time to start Blog Partying(((:  I just signed the "Christian/Religious" Blog List.  I'm #120.

I have been looking forward to this!  Thank you Susan and Janice from "Five Minutes for Mom www.fiveminutesformom.com.  Click on their link to see how you can start Blog Partying now!

"Choose Life"

Until next time....

A Desire of My Heart!!

First of all I would like to say, LORD, Thank You!(:.  Secondly, I want to say, "Thank you!" and give a BIG virtual hug to my blogging friend Stacie from "No Idle Bread" no-idle-bread.blogspot.com  for giving me this Blog Award!!! 

{I received this award about a month ago.  I wanted to adhere to the Blog award rules and that's why it has taken me awhile to post.}   

I have always desired a Blog Award...   Psalm 37:4:
   ⁴Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.  As I told Stacie, I hadn't spoken these words aloud.  God is so faithful to his word.  It cannot lie(:

Now, as I've learned, blog awards come with these rules:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award
2. Share 7 things about yourself
3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award

Rule #2:  Seven things about myself.

1.  I have a twin sister (Bertha).  I am the oldest by five minutes(:

2.  I am an Army Veteran (Captain).

3.  I served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 05'-06'.

4.  I like marksmanship.

5.  I am a former educator and home-schooler.

6.  I looove ice cream(:

7.  My word for life is "evolve".

Rule #3: Award fifteen recently discovered great bloggers.  

 I enjoy stopping by and/or following these blogs.  I gain insight and perspective!  The fifteen awardees are:

1.  http://southofthefork.wordpress.com

2.  http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/

3.  http://lisaleonard.blogspot.com

4.  http://www.joybright.blogspot.com

5.  http://mymarriageismyjob.blogspot.com
6.  http://www.titus2atthewell.com/
7.  http://natasha-devoted.blogspot.com
8.  http://www.tomatosoupcake.blogspot.com
9.  http://feliz4life.blogspot.com/
10. http://thearmychapswife.blogspot.com/
11. http://shinebrightlyforjesus.blogspot.com
12. http://www.soverydomestic.com
13.http://dailyiseekhim.blogspot.com/
14. http://christian-momma.blogspot.com
15. www.sarahmarkley.com

Rule #4:  Contact the blog awardees

I'm on it!! Awardees, again, I value and appreciate your insight and perspective!(:

"Choose Life"

Until next time....

 disclaimer from Stacie http://no-idle-bread.blogspot.com
**Please know that I understand, not everyone likes blog awards. My intent is not to offend but to let you know your words are appreciated. Also, if you choose not to participate in the "rules" of the award, I am okay with that too!**