Snow Day

This past week we enjoyed a holiday and a snow day! Two extra days to rest and have fun! My youngest was recovering from croup so we needed the time to recuperate!

We made a model airplane, car, and space shuttle, watched Mary Poppins, (my youngest favorite) and the Incredibles. The boys played Star Wars and enjoyed throwing snowy ice balls.

A snow ball just for you!.........

A parting shot by my youngest! Sweet Feet!




Many thanks to Sweet Sue who brought us more crafts to enjoy! Treats too!

Prayers to Prepare For The Day

Often times my days are filled to the rim with "to do's". My list grows and grows with lots of tasks that seemingly must be done to keep our household running smoothly. I found myself praying for strength, endurance, and wise time management so the things I wanted to get done would.....get done. Sadly, I was leaving out the most important tasks of my days. What does God have for me to do? Shouldn't I be beginning my day preparing myself for the works He has in mind?

This is a hymn by Frances Havergal written in 1874

Take my life and let it be

Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;

Consecrated-to devote irrevocably to God, to make or

declare sacred.

Take my hands and let them move

At the impulse of Thy love.

Take my feet and let them be

Swift and beautiful for Thee;

Take my voice and let me sing,

Always, only for my King.

Take my lips and let them be

Filled with messages from Thee;

Take my silver and my gold,

Not a mite would I withhold.

Take my moments and my days,

Let them flow in endless praise;

Take my intellect and use

Every pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will and make it Thine,

It shall be no longer mine;

Take my heart, it is Thine own,

It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my love, my Lord, I pour

At Thy feet its treasure store;

Take myself and I will be.......Ever, only, all for Thee.

Dear God,

May I consecrate my life to You.... daily....May You be involved in all my comings and goings. May my ears be tuned in, to hear Your voice, may my hands be set to do Your work, and may my feet be ready to go where You need me to go to do Your will.

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

Psalm 25:4-5

"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."

Colossians 3:17

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Today's Post Is Brought To You By The Letter "M"

I'm participating in an alphabet meme Jamie from Purposeful Pursuit found from one of her blogging friends! It looked like fun, and since I have a preschooler we talk about letters a lot! Here's how it works:
If you want to play, leave a comment on this post letting me know, and I’ll assign you a letter. You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it at your place. When people comment on your list, you give them a letter, and the chain continues on and on...
Jamie assigned me the letter "M". "M" was fun because for some reason "M" was one of the first letters my children recognized. I'd like to think it's because Momma begins with "M" but I remember being amazed at my oldest son when, not yet two, pointed up to the "M" in the sky on the way somewhere....."Look Mom! "M" for Old MacDonalds!"

Here are ten "M" things I enjoy in no particular order.......

1. I love my Mom and I enjoy being with her and talking to her. She is so very wise.

2. I love being a Mom. My children enrich my life in ways I never would have imagined. They bring great joy!

3. My Man! We've been married now for almost thirteen years! Through the good and the bad times we've held on to the covenant we've made and our marriage is richer and full of more love because of our commitment to each other. He is my best friend.

4. M & M s I do enjoy chocolate!

5. Meadows and Mountains......with lots of fresh air from the great outdoors!

6. Milk.....we buy several gallons a week! My bones are surely strong as much as I drink!

7. Marshmallows...Especially when out camping to enjoy as a S'more!

8. Mail...a card or sweet note from friend can brighten my day!

9. Meditating in God's Word....the more I learn the more I realize how much more that I have to learn...

10. Marvelous Monday's.....Mondays always seem like a new start to me. A new week.... We could call them Mopey, but instead I

choose Marvelous!

May your day be filled with joy as you think of all the many blessings in your life no matter what letter they begin with!