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Extra Help

Jan 30th, 2013 by

The boys were working hard to prepare for their next belt level in martial arts.  The instructor mentioned to the class that if anyone wanted extra help preparing, they could ask a black belt for extra help outside of class time.  The boys went on to ask Emily and Franklin.  They met before class the next day and they worked on skills for a solid hour.  The same two helped the boys for another 30 minuted prior to testing.  It made a huge difference and the boys passed their tests!!  I sincerely appreciate these two black belts and their hearts for service.
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Hitting the Slopes

Jan 30th, 2013 by

Upon returning from breaking down my mom’s house, I proceeded to get sick for three weeks.  Not surprising, given the physical and emotional exhaustion.  DH was amazing at helping me stay down and not try to do too much.  When I was feeling better, we managed to get up on the slopes a few times.

DH and I on the chairlift…
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Some post ski posing.  The boys are doing amazing with their snowboarding.  I can’t keep up with ‘A’ anymore.  ‘R’ is almost there.
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One day, our buddy Crystal joined us!  She is an excellent snowboarder and gave the boys some individual attention.
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Two pals 4evah!
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Some post ski posing…

 

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Anointed

Jan 28th, 2013 by

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Lately, I have been ruminating over the word, Anointed.  This is used throughout scripture, worship songs, and Christian conversation.   But, what does it mean to be ‘anointed’, really?  How does it apply to my life?

Definition Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

1 : to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
2: to apply oil to as a sacred rite especially for consecration
 b : to choose by or as if by divine election; also : to designate as if by a ritual anointment <critics anointed the author as the bright new talent>
“To anoint” in Greek is the verb chrio’. (See Strong’s Concordance). This is the act of rubbing or pouring olive oil on someone to represent the empowering of the Holy Spirit. Anointing involved rubbing olive oil on the head, to present someone as appointed by God to serve as prophet, priest or king, etc.
The Bible says that Jesus Christ was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit to spread the Good News and free those who have been held captive by sin.
Luke 4:18-19 says, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
This was what Jesus had read in the syanagogue from the words of Isaiah.  He then went on to proclaim that this prophecy is fulfilled through him.
Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit to guide us in righteousness.  1 John 20: But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.  This anointing is given to ALL believers.  We have it even if we don’t walk in it .  This is something I want to be more responsive to.  Because of the anointing of the Holy Spirit, we have access to the truth.

In Biblical times, shepherds would pour and rub oil on their sheep’s head and ears to keep lice from infecting them.  The oil would inhibit the lice’s burrowing efforts.  Similar treatments are still used today in ointment form.  It’s kind of gross to think about, but I love the visual of nasty lice trying to burrow in and infect the poor sheep.  But, the oil causes them to slip and fall off the sheep’s ear.  Kind of like Satan’s lies that try to burrow into my ear.  The anointing of the Holy Spirit causes them to slip and fall away.  Occasionally, one of those little buggers holds on and burrows in, causing a lot of pain and suffering.  Still, the Holy Spirit tends to my wounds, lovingly, tenderly, consistently.

Know this.  As a believer of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are ANOINTED in the Holy Spirit, guiding you to the Fruit of the Spirit…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. (Galatians 5:22-23).   Submit and receive all that the Holy Spirit has for you!

In close, enjoy this song by Grace Williams, “Your Anointing” and praise God for His anointing.

 

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Art Class

Jan 14th, 2013 by

The boys started back in their art class.  They completed the piece they began right before everything began with my mom.

This is a perspective drawing.  The boys chose the season, weather, time of day, and animals(s) on the painting.

R’s piece:
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A’s piece:

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Christmas 2012

Jan 14th, 2013 by

We did not have cookies for Santa, so we settled on mandarins and peanut brittle…

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Stocking time…

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Special announcement!  My cousin is engaged!

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Eric and Crystal came for a quick visit…
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Christmas dinner at McCormick and Schmicks.  A special toast of scotch honoring my mother.
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Wait….You are 10?!

Dec 23rd, 2012 by

Really?  How did that happen?  My baby is 10!!  ‘A’ wanted to go ice skating, so we took seven of his friends for a fun ice skating afternoon!
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Zamboni shavings makes great snowballs…
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Hubby’s first time on skates!  The buckets were perfect for stability…
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Pizza break…
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The rink does not allow presents on the property (unless you buy their birthday package.) So, presents in the parking lot!
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Our kid’s celebrations tend to extend a few days. Our tradition is to make the boys whatever they want for the birthday breakfast.  I had planned on making ‘A’s requested french toast, but due to my mom’s passing away, we decided to go to plan B, and go out for breakfast.  So, IHOP…
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…then ‘The Hobbit’…
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Happy Birthday ‘A’!
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Happy Anniversary to Us

Dec 23rd, 2012 by

We were sweetly surprised by our boys serving us breakfast in bed!  They did everything themselves without our knowledge.  Scrambled eggs, toast, yogurt, OJ, and coffee.  What a nice way to start our 18th anniversary!

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Christmas Walk 2012

Dec 23rd, 2012 by

Our friends, the Landons, live across the street from a family that goes all out for Christmas.  The open up their acre of land for a Christmas walk, complete with popcorn and hot cider.  We strolled along with our church small group…
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Field Trip: Sunset Ridge Mandarin Orange Farm

Dec 23rd, 2012 by

It was a perfect Autumn-Winter day for enjoying an outdoor field trip to a mandarin farm.  This family run farm led us through their orchard and taught us how to harvest the mandarins.  We all picked a bunch to take home.

After the field trip, a few of us had lunch at Newcastle Produce.  Three senior adults came up to us separately and told us what nice, well behaved children we had.  The man reminded us to treasure this time.  It wasn’t until later that day that we all learned about the shooting at the school in Connecticut.  Their interaction with us took on a whole new depth.

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Bayside Christmas Eve Services 2012

Dec 23rd, 2012 by

Our church hosts a huge Christmas event.  This year, the event contains music by Lincoln Brewster, dance by the Silhouettes, and L’Petit Cirque, then a beautiful candlelight ceremony with children reading from the Bible.  Here is a snippet of the event.  It’s an amateur video by someone in the audience, but I could not find a version by the church.

My husband’s company donated their ticketing services for the 17 services beginning December 17th.  The boys and I helped with scanning the first few days of the event.

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The boys had their own scanners!
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We managed to snag a few seats for the first service…
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Keeping warm with a stage light in the waiting tent 🙂

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