Life, Love & my Lord

2011 - the year of my absence.... some joy to tell

2011-12-04T13:44:00.001+10:30

Hello all, at last :o) What a whirlwind of a year it has been!!! I have been totally neglectful of both my blogs and haven't set eyes on them since March. There have been some major events that have occurred in 2011 and there are more to come in 2012... The year began with volunteering at a local drug and alcohol rehabilitation property, with the anticipation of beginning a university course.

Life is Bedlam...

2011-03-07T08:19:00.000+10:30

or so it seems at the moment! The kids have been back at school now for over a month. I have begun my University adventure (or is it a nightmare??? LOL) And there are Wedding plans in the making... Yes, you heard right... Wedding Plans :O) Come July I will wed the wonderful Man that God has brought into my life! So life just seems to be getting busier and busier. And I have much to smile about,

Please Pray

2011-02-21T19:17:00.001+10:30

Please pray for the daughter of my dearest friend. She has run away from home, her family and her Lord. She is only 13. Please also pray for her family. Thankyou And Blessings to you for your prayers.

Onward and Closer and Nearer Still...

2011-02-21T17:27:00.001+10:30

Life is ever changing... always moving forward... leaving yesterday and all of yesterday's yesterdays behind everyday is unique every moment new a breath not taken before a heart beat come and gone and replaced by another in the blink of an eye ever changing ever moving forward but not a moment closer to the future and never quite catching up with tomorrow but closer closer still 'til my

Alive and Well and A Very Happy Chicky!

2011-01-19T16:19:00.001+10:30

Hi Guys, just dropping by and saying helloooo... I havnt been online for a bit, as have been rather busy around the traps. Been putting a lot of time in at Living Water, helping it get up and running. The boys have enjoyed the freedom of seven acres of land and bush to run around in out there. The Lord has also brought a wonderful Man into my life, our lives, and life is just wonderful with my

Be Still...

2010-12-30T13:18:00.000+10:30

For... "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" (Isaiah 30:15 niv) In the midst of storm can you find the above? Did you know that in the midst of a storm Jesus slept? Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.

THIS IS THE WAY, WALK IN IT

2010-12-30T12:56:00.000+10:30

Isaiah 30:19-26 (Today's New International Version) 19 People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. 20 Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. 21 Whether you turn to the right or

Now is the time...

2010-12-29T21:08:00.000+10:30

Now is the time to put to good use what you have learnt. You have sought good counsel You have pondered my precepts You have meditated on my Word Day and night But what use is knowledge without action? See again what you have read Hear again what you have been taught Recall all these things from me and truly live them Cast off all trepidation Tell discouragement to flee and rise my sons and

confidence for the journey

2010-12-27T21:48:00.001+10:30

I was reminded just now of the picture that caught in my mind in the wee hours of Christmas Night / Boxing Day morning, which I had since forgotten. I had earlier been awoken by a nightmare, and had then prayed for a while. When it came time to sleep again, I rested my head on the pillow, and as it tends always to happen, my mind began to chug away. It is like when my head rests, all other

Just Keep Swimming...

2010-12-27T14:47:00.001+10:30

Dory: Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim. I love the picture stories God places in my heart. Today during the church service, God surprised me with a picture from the Disney movie Finding Nemo. The scene is near the end, when finally finds Nemo, but Nemo and Dory are caught in a trawling net. The story is set to end in

This Christmas, may the best gift you give and receive, be love....

2010-12-25T01:09:00.001+10:30

Merry Christmas to you all! I pray God's Blessings on you all this Christmas, and that at the very least you may all find enough reason to celebrate it in - For all that He has done for you! The love that we show and see and feel is only a shadow of His. His love for you and me and all of us is Sooooo Intense!! For He IS Love! How Wide and How Deep and How High is His Love for us... 14 For

Road trip blessings.... Pt 3

2010-12-24T01:55:00.000+10:30

My other two road trip posts were more about how God blessed me personally, but there was much more going on than just 'me, me, me'. God did some major things in the lives of those I was with, and through those I was with. I am not fully up on the details of everything, and some I have no right to share on here, but I will do my best in sharing what I can. The leader of the trip, apart from God

Yes, Christmas is different these days...

2010-12-23T01:00:00.000+10:30

Actually, Christmas hasn't been "normal" since my parents split when I was 4. And gradually the whole "family Christmas" has become more and more splintered over the years. With many marriage breakdowns, and people moving constantly and interstate, as well as people passing away. Christmas for me and my family is constantly changing. These days I share my children with their dad and his new wife

Road trip blessings.... Pt 2

2010-12-22T22:39:00.000+10:30

Then came the Church Gathering that we all travelled the miles for. I'm not into "chasing God", we dont need to, for He has already told us that - "Never will I leave you, nor forsake you" But along for the ride I went, with a quiet expectation that God would either bring spiritual healing (which He had done already - see last post), or that he would show me something that I needed to see. We

Road trip blessings.... Pt 1

2010-12-21T22:39:00.000+10:30

A week away from blogland can be like a year in real life. the past week or so has been huge! Too Huge to put in one post, so, here is part one... Sunday week ago, was the night I said good bye to my Dad, not because he died, but because of difficult circumstances. It was not easy, but it was necessary. Then came Monday afternoon, when the boys and I were invited on a road trip to Adelaide (my

We're Back

2010-12-17T13:39:00.000+10:30

We have finally returned, utterly exhausted, but blessed by the journey! I will share some of the blessings, when I have had more rest and time to process all that God brought to pass. Love to yas, my brothers and sisters in Christ. Be Blessed!

Postscript... a verse to share :O)

2010-12-13T23:50:00.000+10:30

I love the Lord and I love His Word and sometimes His Word gives me a belly-laugh :O) I like this verse... I was surprised as I read it I was reading Psalm 68 and this little twinkling gem caught my eye.... 11 The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng... Woo Hoo... rise up and sing, you might throng of sisters! Proclaim the Word of the Lord! Hope

Adventure time...

2010-12-13T23:13:00.000+10:30

The boys and I are off on an adventure tomorrow. We are piling into an 11 seater van with a few fellow sons and daughters of Christ! Yippee!o We are a motley bunch... and I'm not even sure of where we are going and what we are doing and who we are going to see! It was all spur of the moment. It was suggested to me this afternoon, and I said I would love to go, but it would be impossible... Oh

Finally it is done.

2010-12-12T21:25:00.000+10:30

I have done it. I have been in turmoil for days. I have sent the letter to explain my withdrawal from my dad. If you have read some of my previous posts, you will understand. It took me days to write it. It took me days of deliberation over it and its contents. But after some counselling and support, I completed it. I kept the contents to facts, my concerns, and to a hope for a better future. I

The war is not yet done

2010-12-12T16:50:00.000+10:30

... even when we already know who has won! Jesus, and we who stand with Him are the victors, but we are still fighting the war... to keep the casualties down, and to rescue the prisoners of war. The enemy is defeated, he knows he has lost, but still he spreads deceit. He wants to take as much of God's children with him as possible. But it is our job to man the rescue teams and bring his captives

please pray

2010-12-11T01:33:00.001+10:30

Please pray for me, I am feeling a bit emotionally wrung out. Thankyou God is Good all the time life might feel like shit at times But God is still Good All The Time! Praise Him!

Crying and Rejoicing...

2010-12-09T01:15:00.000+10:30

I just cry because I can not do it on my own my heart aches so bad and I just cry I just cry because I need my friends I need my Mum I need my God I just cry I find joy because I don't have to do it on my own my heart can be glad and I find joy I find joy because I have my friends I have my Mum I have my God I find joy but I cry For Joy for I am not alone For Joy I rejoice with tears and I

Mercy

2010-12-09T00:31:00.000+10:30

But for the faithful prayers, kindness, and timely words of the redeemed, we would still be lost and dying But for the Love, the Mercy and the Grace of the Redeemer we would still be lost and dying Have you ever been torn, as I have, between - wanting to write someone off your list and class them as no good, hopeless and unlikely to choose the truth and wanting to do the 'good Christianly thing'

My Australia, My Country, My Home of Wildness of Weather, and a place that I love...

2010-12-07T10:11:00.000+10:30

Today has began with rain again, a cooling constant pitter patter. Yesterday was the same, but ended with humidity and sunshine. I expect that today will follow the same pattern. It is Summer here. I love this time of year, before the real full-on heat of summer hits. Over the past week we have had quite a number of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Oh how we love thunder storms! (But alas, our

Denominations...

2010-12-05T20:53:00.001+10:30

Some people tend to get hung up on the "denomination" thing. I generally don't. Providing a Christian (regardless of denomination) Loves Jesus truly, and stands for Jesus, and the basics of the wonderfully basic Gospel, and shows the Love of Christ openly in Spirit and in Truth, I have no issues with them. And, anyway, if there is an issue, isn't that between God and them??? I have recently been

Once upon a time...

2010-12-05T01:35:00.000+10:30

I hated to cry it was a sign of weakness but God has shown me that tears are a sign of strength To cry is to show you are real To cry is to show your heart To cry is to show you care To cry is to show compassion To cry is to show your love Crying relieves pain Crying relieves stress Crying cleanses the vision Crying is healthy I never used to cry But God found me and broke through and softened

The older I get...

2010-12-04T01:55:00.000+10:30

The Older I get The Frailer I get The Absenter I get I just need Jesus More If everything in my world turns upside down or if nothing ever changes I would just need Jesus More If I have everything or lost everything or had nothing to begin with I would Just need Jesus More Jesus is all I want Jesus is all I need and I just need Jesus More

There is a purpose in the pain...

2010-12-03T22:43:00.000+10:30

Tonight, I am quieted. I spent an evening caring for some children, not my own, while my own are away at their dad's. The young teen arrived a little later. I was a bit cross with her, as I had heard of some of her behaviour over previous days. I told her so. sounds harsh? yes, I was. But not without purpose. I said I was disappointed with her, as I knew she could do better, and she had hurt

Rollercoastering...

2010-11-30T23:03:00.000+10:30

emotions make me want to run and hide as well as scream on a mountain top, all at the same time! Praise God for His wings, and praise Him for His arms, and Praise Him for His patience, and especially Praise Him for His Love...

Break The Chains

2010-11-30T21:55:00.000+10:30

Break The Chains by Misty Edwards Come break the chains, The chains that hinder love. All that remains of yester year. Come break the chains, The chains that pull me down. Come break the chains and draw me near. CHORUS (once) Let Your fire burn consuming me, Let Your jealous flame Come take away everything! Let Your fire burn consuming me, Let Your jealous flame Come write Your name upon my

The Humble Tea Sipper, by Lon Anderson

2010-11-30T11:44:00.002+10:30

This writing comes from a bloggerland friend, I loved it so much and wanted to share it with you who haven't met Lon yet. Meet Lon here: The Humble Path The Humble Tea Sipper The humble tea sipper was quietly sipping upon some tea while listening to some soft classical music in the background accompanied by some candle light, and a small reading lamp on one side. Reaching over he opened his

Perfect Love...

2010-11-30T09:54:00.001+10:30

God is Love. Whoever lives in Love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, Love is made complete amoung us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgement, because in this world we are like Him. There is no fear in Love. But perfect Love drives our fear, because fear has to do with punishment. 1 John 4:15-18 Sometimes we can know the Word of God, but until He quickens it in our hearts

This is my 200th post...

2010-11-29T22:27:00.000+10:30

There Ya Are... I've done it now... Juz thought I'd let you know... ;o) haha haha Bless Yas All Passers-by... See Ya Round Like a Pizza with Pepperoni on top! :OD

Reflections: HANDY LITTLE CHART

2010-11-25T14:53:00.000+10:30

Passing on a fellow blogger's post...Reflections: HANDY LITTLE CHART: "GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER: YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES You say: 'It's impossible' God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You s..."

Its ok to say No...

2010-11-25T14:26:00.000+10:30

Today, I realised its ok to say No. Not just any old no, but No to someone who consistently throughout my lifetime, been an abuser. A verbal, emotional, physical abuser and manipulator. Even if that person is a close relative, and someone who has been a significant part of your life and your children's lives. I have been estranged from this person for a few months now, by my choice. An incident

this is the calm...

2010-11-23T09:41:00.000+10:30

I am in a different time in my life at the moment. A feeling I have not felt for some time, if ever. I feel I am in a time of rest, a time of calm. Nothing much is happening at the moment, and for once there is no dramas. I praise God for the lack of stress, lack of drama, lack of rush. I thank him for His Peace. The last few years have been very turbulent. I will not go into them now, but,

the noise machines...

2010-11-19T10:45:00.000+10:30

are doing their best to drown out the peace this morning... beating each other up with pool noodles, and in between are using them as trumpets! Yes, it is spring here, and the pool is up, but they wouldnt wait for the water to warm up, No! They will be little icicles by the time the day is through! Gotta love my little noisy icicles!

organised...

2010-11-18T08:20:00.000+10:30

they awoke rather early this morning... making a racket... so I went in to have words... my youngest was snuggled in bed... I went to give him a cuddle and noticed something odd... I pulled back the covers and realised... my boy was fully dressed in his school uniform... I quizzed him about it... and he replied... "so I didnt have to get dressed in the morning" he had gotten into his uniform the

Closer to God

2010-11-16T22:07:00.000+10:30

Often times I feel like I am much closer to God when I am gazing at the world around me... the world that He created... and listening to the music that it makes... (though I often have to strain to hear it above the man made noises which seem oblivious to the beauty) I found this quote at meandering thru life and wanted to share it with you here... "If God had wanted to be a big secret, He

Contemplating my navel...

2010-11-16T13:22:00.001+10:30

some days are not so busy, like today In the quietness of the 'pottering around' I think. I think and I think not about anything in particular. I like these times. I get to wander around my garden I get to stop and smell the flowers and explain to my youngest why plants have flowers, what bees and spiders are for, and where the seeds come from. In amongst it all I look at the world around me. I

Spiritually Armed, but physically open for attack? Soldier on!

2010-11-14T16:05:00.000+10:30

I think that often when the devil wants to have a go at us, stop or stall our work for the Lord, he realises that he cant swerve our unwavering faith in God, so he has a go at us through the physical realm. I know there are plenty of sceptics out there, but I am going to say it anyways... Oh and please note that I am not saying this to give the devil all the glory, rather I am saying this to

this is our new family favourite meal... yum yum

2010-11-14T01:05:00.000+10:30

Grilled beef skewers with cous cous and lemon yoghurt sauce a recipe courtesy of Curtis Stone (home grown Aussie good looking chef)this is supposed to feed a family of four for under $10it feeds us well... the couscous is sooo filling!and the lads love helping cook it too, which is a bonus! got a tang that whacks your taste buds!!

What do you hear?...

2010-11-13T23:04:00.000+10:30

Its raining outside the pitter patter on the pergola outside my window is pleasantly loud the wind chimes give a tinkle the clock in the kitchen ticks just out of beat with the clock in the lounge the quiet whir of the laptop fan keeps the tapping keys company passing trucks on the highway nearby trees swaying under the force of the wind a car drives past my house the fridge makes its tired

Provision, inspiration and waste-not, want-not...

2010-11-13T14:32:00.000+10:30

I am amazed at God and His continual provision for us. The pool is up again for the coming summer, a blessing from my mum last Christmas. The dilemma we found last year was that it didnt come with a ladder, and a proper pool ladder was way beyond our budget. Recently, though, I found a broken pool ladder at a salvage yard and brought it home. It was in two pieces, where the part which joined it

From The Book...

2010-11-04T00:05:00.003+10:30

it says... 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13, New King James Version) it doesn't say... I have to do everything... We are to be wise... This passage to follow is from The Word For Today Time Out Friday, 08 October 2010 00:00 'Cast your burden on the Lord...' Psalm 55:22 NKJV A hiker with two heavy holdalls was walking down a road in 35° heat. A truck

It's a male thang...

2010-11-03T23:13:00.000+10:30

Why do dogs have to pee on everything? As if its not bad enough with one boy dog on the premises, when they have mates over, they have peeing competitions... with a "anything you can do, I can do better!" Sigh! That's why outside furniture stays outside! ...and once it's outside ...it stays outside!

proud and grateful mumma...

2010-11-03T21:45:00.000+10:30

I've been a bit crook this week. Got the icky coldy-fluey germs floating around in me. Have managed not too badly up until today. I woke up with an awful headache and a case of foggy-ness in the brain, to the point where , as I was driving my lads to school and I clipped a curb, I realised that I shouldnt even be driving. The boys got to school safely, and I arrived home safely, popped enough

Vegetarian Roast for tea...

2010-11-02T12:39:00.002+10:30

Today, I am reminded of a good friend that has long since moved away, and though we still get in contact, I do miss her dearly. I am reminded of her as I cook tonight's tea. A recipe that she gave me not long after we met, which I have cooked on occasion. Even the recipe card has "Love, <3 Paula" on it. Here is the recipe, and I am sure she won't mind me passing it on, as it was passed on to her

Aim Higher... Update - confessions of a mother Still in training

2010-11-02T11:00:00.001+10:30

Im getting there, I've been finally making the effort to sit with my kids at meal times. Yay, about time, you say. But yes, meal times are getting better, the news channel can wait, my kids can't. We're even saying Grace with a bit more heart, and less bickering over holding hands LOL I've added to that a bit more effort in the cooking, and having the kids more involved in that process. Cheese

Quick Wit...

2010-11-02T10:28:00.000+10:30

My boy, my midddle boy, Sean is fine tuning his wit. He has it almost perfected I am sure! The other night at the tea table, my boys were having a bit of a laugh with me. They got a little too excited and I had to tell them to settle down a bit and Eat Your Tea! It got quiet for a minute and I sighed a happy but worn out sigh... "Hhhaaa!" I sighed and quick as lightning I got... "lelujah!" PMSL

You know when you've made it!...

2010-11-01T17:12:00.002+10:30

You know you've made it into the "True Friend" category when you ring your girlfriend and discover part way through the conversation that you are actually having a "Throne Call"... Just pray they don't make too much sound effects while contemplating their navel, amoung other things on their "throne", otherwise known as toilet, water closet, commode, crapper, WC, John, lavatory, little house,

Home Made Aussie Fare... Damper Cheese and Vegemite Scrolls

2010-10-31T18:16:00.004+10:30

How unusual! My boys proclaimed that they were starving, on the way home from church this morning, and proceeded to ask for a variety of takeaway or shop bought wares. I said that I wasn't buying anything for lunch, that we had plenty of food at home. Then Rob declared that he really felt like some nice warm Cheesy-Mite Scrolls (from Baker's Delight). No was the answer, but I said we can make

before school activities...

2010-10-29T14:47:00.000+10:30

No TV before school, so when the sun is out, my boys cant wait until after school, they have to go outside NOW! Sean just loves to 'scoot' Rob chilling with 'the diary of a wimpy kid'while Zac has a breather for a minute even Buddy wants to playhis favourite game of 'tug'

ohh I forgot....

2010-10-28T20:38:00.000+10:30

I forgot to share today's biggest blessing... A friend has invited Rob to join her sons at the Scripture Union camp at Mt Barker in January, and offered to pay for his fees! She told me about it the other day, and I thought, and thought, and although it sounded great for Rob to go, I just couldnt afford it at this time. Pride got in the way a bit tho... I am going to pay for half the camp. I

Look what we had for tea :O)

2010-10-28T20:28:00.000+10:30

Thanks to Courtney and her post here: Women Living Well Blog - Easy Quiche Recipewe had a yummy tea tonight...but I forgot to put the cream in!!I realised when I logged on and double checked the recipe for the cooking temp... and went OOps!nevermind... it still tasted great and we all as good as licked our plates cleanThanks Courtney!

Nokia N8 coming my way...

2010-10-28T18:52:00.000+10:30

Wow I have been totally blessed today... I just found out I won one of the brand new (not yet released here) Nokia N8 worth $750au I have been in need of a new phone since I changed carriers, and the old one doesnt give me any coverage in the wide open spaces of aus land. So a new phone has been on my wishful thinking list... I dont normally enter comps, but saw this one with my new phone

CHATS WITH AN "OLD LADY": Have You Ever Wondered If God Can Use YOU?

2010-10-27T23:29:00.000+10:30

CHATS WITH AN "OLD LADY": Have You Ever Wondered If God Can Use YOU?

Pretty Things

2010-10-27T18:54:00.002+10:30

I have begun a new blog, in addition to this one. It is called Pretty Things, and is a photo blog. Please visit as I start on an amateur photographic journey of capturing the "Pretty" and interesting things I see around me. Blessings :O)

Aim Higher

2010-10-26T22:16:00.003+10:30

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 (New King James Version)5 You shall love the LORD your Godwith all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your strength.6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart.7 You shall teach them diligently to your children,and shall talk of them when you sit in your house,when you walk by the way,when you lie down,and when you rise up.8 You shall bind them as

The Lord Provides

2010-10-26T20:18:00.003+10:30

Groceries on a budget today... I went to good ole Woollies today for my fortnightly grocery jaunt, armed with a budget of $50 and a few special requests from the lads. I had to tell the boys that I might not come home with the requests this week as we were running tight. Going around the store with my shoestring list I battled to keep the tally in my head, rounding up was the go. I was just

Attitudes

2010-10-25T22:56:00.000+10:30

A Quote: Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching? ~Dennis and Wendy Mannering unfortunately... not nearly often enough

apparently... or so I was led to believe...

2010-10-25T22:51:00.000+10:30

it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile I wonder if this, which I was told as a child, is true??? ...but really what I want to know is - which gives you the most wrinkles.... I seem to have as many from both

My Super Unspectacular Life: When I Have No Words.

2010-10-25T18:09:00.000+10:30

Meet Mandy, like I met her today... She shares truths from her heart... BlessedMy Super Unspectacular Life: When I Have No Words.: "Sometimes you go through something that you can't articulate. There are no words. Maybe it's a hurt that feels impossible to heal. Maybe it'..."

crafties

2010-10-25T09:59:00.001+10:30

Sean's Craftiness Rob's Craftiness My ad-lib craftiness ...Zac's is coming soon...

Sunny Sunday... Squirting Children With Hoses is fun!

2010-10-24T16:32:00.000+10:30

Today began with a frantic last minute organising of my first Bright Sparks lesson (5-7yo Sunday School). Thankfully I already had a theme and memory verse to work with. We headed off to church (early for once!) and where we saw two young lads got baptised (YAY). I told my boys a couple of people were getting baptised today and Rob said that he would like to get baptised too (Double Yay!) but

A morning car ride, my Grampy, my boys and I

2010-10-23T21:56:00.001+10:30

The boys and I went and picked up my grandfather today from the nursing home/hostel and took him on a 100k round trip so he could go to the bank. It was a nice morning when the sun came out from the rain. There were plenty of cyclists and roadkill to see :-) He has only been in the home for 5 weeks now, and he went in voluntarily which was good. Nan moved there 18 months ago, then got

It's Been A While...

2010-10-22T23:00:00.001+10:30

Facebook has been my internet home for a while, but have become bored with its junky-ness, so I have been surfing the crafty blogosphere and have been inspired to return to my old friend Blogger. So here I go again, it's good to be back :O) So what has filled my days of absence? Way too much to say and much not worth the telling. Life is so full of the "everyday". But it is good and we are

The Journey of a Woman

2010-02-15T11:21:00.000+10:30

This book has been a real blessing to me, borrowed off a friend it has been a wonderful surprise, and very timely. It is book which is written as if the auther herself was sitting right with you speaking. An easy book to get into. I am just over half way through it at the moment, and my reading pace has slowed somewhat, as the Lord is speaking to me a lot through it, touching on issues I was

The Lads Photography Skills.....

2008-09-08T20:43:00.003+09:30

The boys' school had a photo comp a couple of weeks ago.I gave them the camera (tentatively!:D) and they took a few pics each and then chose one each to send to school for the comp.Here is Seans pic, of the Daffodil that Zac gave me as a bulb in a pot of dirt for mum's day. and Here is Rob's pic of his favourite pet... our dog buddy. unfortunately the back yard was a mess and he took the pick

more reasons not to....

2008-09-08T20:38:00.002+09:30

Something else I came accross....This guy - Dr Youssef is heard speaking regularly on our local christian radio station. He has a few words to say about that book.... the shack.http://www.leadingtheway.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sto_TheShack_Uncoveredhttp://www.leadingtheway.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sto_TheShack_13heresies

Who do we believe???

2008-09-01T09:06:00.003+09:30

Im struck by a big question at the moment...in regard to the 'florida revival' & Todd Bentleyand 'the shack' by WP Younghere in aussie land I am quite detached from all the controversy going on in america over these to things.I have however met people who support these things as well as those who disagree.The internet is a wonder of a source of information these days and Utube is an easy way of

This one is for new and pending parents.....

2008-08-17T15:09:00.005+09:30

A baby's life is a tough one....decisionsdecisionsdecisions....

Im now officially an Aunt...

2008-08-17T15:03:00.003+09:30

My Lil Sis and Bro in law became parents late last monday night....to a beautiful little princess...Chloe AmberShe is a pint sized beauty but still manages to give my sis sleepless nights like all bubs do :O)My lads are really excited about having a cousin!

Im gonna be an Aunty!!!

2008-08-10T14:32:00.003+09:30

Wow!, I have just heard news of My lil sis having to go to hospital tonight to be induced. She is 38 weeks pregnant atm, and has high blood pressure which is why she is getting induced! Please pray for all to go well!So Michelle & Travis will be officially parents tomorrow, and I will be officially an Aunt!I think that after having made all my siblings aunts and uncles, its about time one of them

Car Clean and Curvy not crinkled!

2008-07-19T14:04:00.002+09:30

Yay my car is all fixed again... here's to hoping that nothing else will happen to it!now I just have to get new tyres.... get it serviced.... and tuned... and the valve stems replaced and the muffler replaced and.....argh!

Update Number TWO

2008-07-12T11:35:00.003+09:30

Ok, remember back a couple of months ago.... when I pranged my car.....and how not long after I got it back as good as new again....Well....... shit happenned.... and I didnt do it ..... my car was parked and I was well away from it when.... it got backed into! ARGH!!!But accidents happen, and, well, it can be fixed..... again!I do like my car a lot!.... but not when it is broke!

Update....Numero Uno

2008-07-12T11:10:00.002+09:30

Hi....You remember way back to my previous post..... seems like a year ago..... but only month since I put in my application for a position at a local primary school.I think it is now time for me to officially announce what I can now officially announce.....I GOT THE JOB!Praises to God!When I received the phone call "We would like to offer you the position...." my reply was "Really?!!" and

Tomorrow is J.I. day....

2008-06-22T19:17:00.003+09:30

J. I. as in Job Interview (not the indonesian terrorist group!)Yep it has now been about 11 years since my last job interview and tomorrow I face another one.I am excited and nervous all at once.God, I know, has it all worked out, of course! But me, well..... Im very positive, but not counting my chickens.... or my ducks, as a friend said to me today.She told me to 'pretend that Im not nervous at

UPDATE UPDATE

2008-05-17T18:04:00.002+09:30

Just to let you know, I have my car back! I have had it back for a week now, and its looking good! and goes good too! It is good to be driving again.

Pictures of Here...

2008-04-29T10:05:00.004+09:30

Our Volcano The Blue Lake on a Still Day Reflections in Blue & GreenIn the Valley Centenary Tower

I BROKE MY CAR!!!

2008-04-28T12:01:00.002+09:30

OOPS!!!Ummmm Errr, Yesterday on the way home from church, I kinda pranged my car into a lovely white holden 4x4! The 4wd fared quite well, as did all peoples involved (no injuries, except to my pride!)The boys were in the back seat and werent fazed at all, it seemed! They probably thought "COOL!"anyways... I managed to get it back home before all the radiator fluid ran out.The car doesnt look too

A Note to all Single Women!

2008-04-25T23:12:00.002+09:30

This is a suggestion.... perhaps one that should be an unwritten law....if you are a chick that isnt currently being swept of her feet by prince charming or somebody dressed like him.... then please, unless you want to wake up the next morning with puffy eyes and a pile of used tissues....Stay away from, and avoid at all costs..... romantic chic flicks!!!!!After watching another fairy-tale-ish

Bittersweet Victory!

2008-04-24T00:18:00.002+09:30

At the moment here where I live, we are apparently having a mouse plague!I discovered I indeed had a mouse, last week, as I saw it run across the rug at the front door, then to see it poke its cheeky little nose out from behind the bookcase. Horror upon horrors - I couldnt find any mousetraps at the time! I think I might have chucked them when I moved house... which was real silly as they were

Another email from a friend......

2008-04-22T23:51:00.003+09:30

I was sent these words from a song....(I dont know the title or the author)I have a Maker,He formed my heart.Before even time beganMy life was in His hand.Chorus:He knows my name,He knows my every thought,He sees each tear that falls,And hears me when I call.I have a Father,He calls me His own.He'll never leave me,No matter where I go.

a snippet from an email.... and some

2008-04-22T23:30:00.003+09:30

A friend sent me this today.....Like you, I am a human being filled with joys, fears,frustrations, and hopes. And, like you, I want to beunderstood, accepted, and appreciated.-- Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura How True this is of all of us, even if we wont admit it openly, deep down there is the feelings and longings for the above.What makes us different is how we deal with it all.For some of us

hearts

2008-04-20T14:48:00.005+09:30

Our hearts are silly things at times. They dont always do what our heads tell them to do. They sometimes run off and get their hopes up, only get left behind. Then they are heavy, so heavy to cart around. And they force tears to well up and fall, and leave an ache in your throat, and thunder in your ears.

Hmmm

2008-04-19T21:00:00.001+09:30

Have you ever wondered....when you have put your foot in it....How exactly do you get it out????

A little blue book, a friend, and me....

2008-04-19T09:03:00.005+09:30

Today I share this at a Gideons Auxillary Luncheon....It wasn’t a thunderbolt or the hit over the head with a bible that brought me back to God.It was indeed the Holy Spirit and the quiet witness of a lady, and others at a Baptist Church outreach program.I had spent the last number of years in very loud rebellion from God, but I was also digging a very large hole for myself. I was lost, very lost

Beachport Rock Cod population down.....

2008-04-17T17:46:00.002+09:30

Zac with his trophy fish... first catch of the dayand his first fish ever!Rob with his First ever Catch Sean with His first Ever FishThe Trio.... relaxed an cruising home after a hard days fishingChief Boat operator.... My DadFun Had by all, except for the sad and sorry seven Rock-Cod who are destined for the freezer, in waiting for next summer's cray season..... as bait.

Songs of Heart

2008-04-13T22:13:00.002+09:30

Today A friend sang a song, which I hold close to my heart.He sang it from his own heart, and caused my tears to fall.the song.... "Praise You In The Storm" by Casting Crowns.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHlQ6sBEO9AWe praise Him as He carries us!

One Family One Body One Friend

2008-04-01T00:17:00.003+10:30

We are family, as we are the family of God.We are a body, as we are the body of Christ, and Christ himself is the Head.But right now we are a family in mourning, our hearts cry out as one body for the death of a Brother.We grieve not just for the death of Stephen, but we also grieve for each other, our brothers and sisters who are laden with sorrow. We cry out loudly in pain and let tears fall in

Where is my home?

2008-03-30T22:57:00.002+10:30

Recently I blurted out a comment to two friends, something along the lines of:"I would leave Mount Gambier in a flash"A comment I received then was something like:"not too soon I hope"I didnt give much of an answer then, but have pondered over the comment I made.It is not that I hate Mount Gambier, it is just that I dont feel like it is my home.Then I think, well, where is my home?I cant answer.I

2008-03-26T21:57:00.002+10:30

Memories of timesare treasures to sharesmiles to pass onand a blessing ina time of lossmay we celebrate a lifeand praiseGod for eternity!and thetreasure that awaitsin Heavenwhen one daywe will alldancetogetherreunitedand the only tearswill betears of joy

please pray

2008-03-25T23:38:00.003+10:30

this link is to a lovely young lady's bloghttp://southeastcountrywife.blogspot.com/Psalm 56:8You've kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights, Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book.

Remembering Easter 2007

2008-03-25T23:28:00.007+10:30

Stephen...in Paradiseblog tributes.... http://southeastcountrywife.blogspot.com/2008/03/easter-tragedy.htmlhttp://izitjo.blogspot.com/2008/03/loss.htmlhttp://stitchingmum.blogspot.com/2008/03/praise-you-in-this-storm.htmlhttp://moorakmumblings.blogspot.com/2008/03/easter-tradgedy.html

WWWWWOOOOOOOO HHHOOOOOOOO!!!!

2008-03-18T15:47:00.003+10:30

Guess what!!!???I put in my first set of assignments at TAFE today....and....I got the results back already!!!I passed.... I got an official "pass achieve"but I got an unofficial"FANTASTIC! Well Done, can I keep a copy on file?" from my lecturer!and there was I thinking I would get it handed back to meand told "try again!"I am sooo relieved!Only thing now.... I have already got the next three

Hosanna!

2008-03-16T00:47:00.003+10:30

Imagine what Jesus may have been thinking as He rode into Jerusalem that day..... surrounded by people..... knowing what they were expecting of Him..... knowing what lay ahead of Him in the week that would follow....

something to ponder....

2008-03-16T00:41:00.002+10:30

People think of youa lot lessthan you think they doGod thinks of youa lot morethan you think He does

Mr & Mrs W's Wedding

2008-03-01T01:31:00.004+10:30

Last Sunday was a cool day... not particularly cold or hot, but cool as in "COOL MAN!" Last Sunday was the first day in my Lil' Sis's and Bro'-in-law's Married Life!They got hitched, tied the knot, swapped rings and KISSES (of course!) and basically did what many have done before.... They Committed to each other, they made a covenant with each other to Love and Cherish and be with each other for

Eternity or bust

2008-03-01T01:10:00.001+10:30

Look upLive trueNo sideways glanceFocused viewEyes on the prizeUshered in the throngCrowning afterConfessing wrongDiamondsSparkle instead of glassMy Lord is comingBy Best ClassFire flamesBurn up the skyPraising His NamesI can't be shyLightning boltsBlow my sins to dustHand outstretchedIn God I trust