Living & Learning: 02/2008

2008/02/24

2008/02/18

Got Emily's problem figured out I think. The Dr said it is erythema multiforme which can even be a side affect from a cold. As long as her fever under control and her joints don't swell and become painful she will be fine, but to call him if that happened. The rash is not contagious....good thing!

2008/02/17

health problem continues!

I couldn't get a very clear picture but this is what Emily's back now looks like. I am almost sure now that it is an allergic reaction to something. The only thing is we haven't used anything different then usual that I can think of. It gets better at times and then all of a sudden worste again. Is it possible that she would now all of a sudden would begin to be allergic to Honey Nut Cherios?
She doesn't really seem to be itchy though.

2008/02/15

A Health Question

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This morning our daughter started getting these weird red spots on her hands and feet and some on her leg. The inside of her hands and under her feet were very red too.It cleared up a bit during the day but now is worse again. She seemed ok though, (well not eating very well and a bit fussy at times)but now I was doing some research here and found that meningitis can have symptoms like this too. I'm waiting for my husband to get home from work now to see what he says. I would apreciate some help on this if anyone knows anything about it.

2008/02/13

The Love of God

"Peace is not automatic. It is a gift of the grace of God. It comes when hearts are exposed to the love of Christ. But this always costs something. For the love of Christ was demonstrated through suffering and those who experience that love can never put it into practice without some cost."—Festo Kivengere

Who can describe the bond of God's love? Who is able to explain the majesty of its beauty? The height to which love leads is indescribable. … In love the master received us, Jesus Christ our Lord, in accordance with God's will gave his blood for us, and his flesh for our flesh, and his life for our lives."—Clement of Rome

2008/02/11

Todays Thoughts

We received some news today that my cousins daughter in Mexico was killed last night. She was 14 years old. The last time I saw her was when she was 2 or 3. It really got me thinking about what is important! I look at my young daughters and I can't really imagine loosing them like that when they are 14! We don't know though when our life on earth will end or when someone we know will leave us. This is reality, it can happen to anyone at anytime. That is why I want to spend the time we have teaching our children about Jesus and praying for them that they will be servants of our Gracious, Loving, Justice Lord and Saviour. All that matters is eternity. Time here is so short compared to eternity! Treasures we lay up here will perish, but the treasures in heaven will last forever! (Something I need to remind myself of often!)

I have often wished, I could turn back time and redo some things, but you know what that isn't edifying the Lord at all. Instead I want to move forward and just serve Him where I am now! Thanks be to God for His mercy!

2008/02/08

Muscle Daddy!

Art was trying to show the boys how strong he is! :) It was pretty funny!

Ok, the situation got a little lighter here, but the girls could not be left out you know!

This is what you call good times at our house! Hee hee!:0

A cheerful heart is good medicine

2008/02/07

Fellowship So Sweet....

Right here in our own home. Children are such a blessing! I have enjoyed them so much the last while. Well, I always enjoyed them but for a while now I have really thought about how they are part of the fellowship God has for us. My little friends!

"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward" (Psalm 127:3).

2008/02/05

A Poem Written By A Friend

A friend of mine wrote this poem for her mom on her own birthday. I thought it was so nice, I asked her if I could post it here. So In Loving Memory of a wonderful lady , who did a great job raising her daughter!

Many years ago, on this very day,

The doctor put me in your arms to stay.

A part of your life, from the start,

A part of your smile, part of your heart.

Even though you're in Heaven now,

Our Father above is showing me how

To live my life without you here;

Each and every memory I hold dear.

Mom, I want to thank you from my heart.

Without you, my life couldn't start.

Through thick and think, your love was there,

And even now, I feel you care.

Thank you , Mom, for who you were.

You left a huge imprint, for sure.

Thank you, Mom, for your heart;

From it, I will never part.

By Becky Oreilly

and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God's children, since they are children of the resurrection.

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.

2008/02/04

Lord I Need You

LORD, I'M GOING TO NEED YOU

TO GET ME THROUGH THIS DAY

YOU HAVE ALWAYS CARRIED ME

AND HELPED ME TO FIND A WAY

YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN MY FORTRESS

THERE I CAN GO AND HIDE

WHEN THIS LIFE GETS TOO TOUGH

YOU'RE ALWAYS BY MY SIDE

YOU'RE ALWAYS THERE TO LISTEN

EVERY TIME THAT I PRAY

AND I FEEL YOUR PRESENCE

EACH AND EVERYDAY

LORD I AM SO GRATEFUL

THAT YOU LOVE ME SO

AND I'LL ALWAYS PRAISE YOU

WHEREVER THAT I GO

Life saving Verses

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,—Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.—Romans 6:23

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,—John 1:12

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.—John 3:16-17

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.—Ephesians 2:8-9

because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”—Romans 10:9-13

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.—1 Peter 1:8-9

Saved By Grace

All of us are born sinful. People might do good things but we are not born good....because to be good would mean to be perfect, never breaking God's commands, always doing God's will. So first we have to acknowledge that we have all sinned. Then we can cry out to God for mercy and forgiveness and repentance. God has paid the price of sin through Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. If we believe in Jesus, confess our sins and turn from it, He will forgive us.The bible says to seek God and search for Him with your whole heart. If we do this and ask Him to fill us with the holy Spirit, He will and that gives us a new life. This is what it means to be born again. There is no other gift as great as the gift of the holy Spirit! We then will want the things of God. We will love God and He will become the most important thing.This does not mean now you will be perfect. This just means that God will teach you and show you day by day what he wants or does not want you to do. It will not make life easy, and there will still be temptations and mistakes. So we just have to continually pray and ask for His guidance.When a baby is born they need time to grow and learn . It does not happen all at once. The same thing when we are born again, we will grow each day, and become more like Jesus. God will show us bit by bit. Only God is able to do all this in our lives. .It is not the things we do that make us Christian, it is faith. We can not make ourselves Christians no matter how hard we try. By faith though he will bring us to Himself and we will want to live the way God wants us to and the things we are doing will often show that we are Christians. God will make us a light in the dark because of what he has done in our lives.

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