It is that time a year again. Fall time. My favorite season!
And with it all the fall things.
~Trees turning their pretty fall colors.
~ Cool crisp mornings with bright sunny days.
~ Day light hours getting noticeable shorter each day.
~ Wild geese and ducks
~ digging and picking the last of the garden vegetables.
~ brightly colored leaves floating in the cool breezes
~ canning and freezing vegetables
~ putting potatoes, carrots, and beets in roots cellars or cold room for winter
~ my kids playing in the leaves
~ darkness when I put the kids in bed, instead of the bright sun still shining high in the sky!
~ school filled days
~ summer work nearly over and winter rest almost here!
~ anticipation of the first snow fall
~ making the most of last remaining warm sunny days
~ cool and windy, and makes me want to run around with my arms out wide like the children
~ the pride I feel of putting up all kinds of wonderful vegetables and berries for my family's enjoyment over the cold winter.
~ The great thankfulness in my heart to God for the bountiful harvest which only He alone provided.
~ the change of a new season.
~ watching the kids rack leaves in mounds, and then jumping in them. Or burying each other in the leaves!
~ cutting fire wood to keep our house warm when the cold winter wind blows.
Oh how I love this season of Fall!
Hoping you all are having a fantastic fall so far too! Enjoy, for winter is approaching!
In Him,
Mae
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
He gives us sleep
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2
Last night while sitting up in the living room and nursing my last little one to sleep, this verse came to mind.
I have been trying very hard to get to bed at a good time here recently. About a month ago Benjamin's regular bed time was between 10 p.m and 11p.m, every night, night after night. So by the time I was in bed my self was even later than that. I was getting pretty worn out to say the least, and not able to get up at a good time in the morning either.
Now that school has started keeping a good schedule is very important. If I get up late, of course breakfast is late, then school is late. And if we are to much in a rush then there goes Bible reading time. So not good.
So I have to get up earlier. But to do that I need to get to bed earlier.
With day light hours getting shorter that helps to get the kids settled down easier and faster.
And just here recently Benjamin had been going to sleep about 9:30 p.m. So, much better!
.
Now If I can just manage to have all my evening responsibilities done by that time, and stay off the computer, and fight the urge to snuggle up with my Bible or a good book. Then I will be doing good.
And I can get to bed earlier, and be able to rise early to start the new day well rested and full of energy!!!
Sometimes little ones keep us up late at night, and there is not alot we can do about that. But I do not want other things to be the reason I keep late hours. I feel strongly that that would not be what God would want me to do. When I am up late I pay for it the next day!
I feel like God has been speaking to me latly on this. And He wants to bless me with a good nights sleep!
My goal this winter is to go to bed as soon as the kids are in bed, and to get up in the morning no later than 7 a.m., but preferable by 6 or 6:30 a.m. --- then I could even see hubby before he goes off to work and even cook him breakfast! ( That would be a blessing to him I am sure! )
Hope your winter schedule is set and going good for you too, and that you get a good nights sleep every night!!
In Him,
Mae
Last night while sitting up in the living room and nursing my last little one to sleep, this verse came to mind.
I have been trying very hard to get to bed at a good time here recently. About a month ago Benjamin's regular bed time was between 10 p.m and 11p.m, every night, night after night. So by the time I was in bed my self was even later than that. I was getting pretty worn out to say the least, and not able to get up at a good time in the morning either.
Now that school has started keeping a good schedule is very important. If I get up late, of course breakfast is late, then school is late. And if we are to much in a rush then there goes Bible reading time. So not good.
So I have to get up earlier. But to do that I need to get to bed earlier.
With day light hours getting shorter that helps to get the kids settled down easier and faster.
And just here recently Benjamin had been going to sleep about 9:30 p.m. So, much better!
.
Now If I can just manage to have all my evening responsibilities done by that time, and stay off the computer, and fight the urge to snuggle up with my Bible or a good book. Then I will be doing good.
And I can get to bed earlier, and be able to rise early to start the new day well rested and full of energy!!!
Sometimes little ones keep us up late at night, and there is not alot we can do about that. But I do not want other things to be the reason I keep late hours. I feel strongly that that would not be what God would want me to do. When I am up late I pay for it the next day!
I feel like God has been speaking to me latly on this. And He wants to bless me with a good nights sleep!
My goal this winter is to go to bed as soon as the kids are in bed, and to get up in the morning no later than 7 a.m., but preferable by 6 or 6:30 a.m. --- then I could even see hubby before he goes off to work and even cook him breakfast! ( That would be a blessing to him I am sure! )
Hope your winter schedule is set and going good for you too, and that you get a good nights sleep every night!!
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Rockabye Baby
Cleaning and scrubbing
can wait til' tomorrow
For babies grow up,
we've learned to our sorrow.....
So quiet down cobwebs,
Dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby
And babies don't keep.
~ Wendy Lyn
Oh, if only I could heed these words in the poem. Little ones grow up way to soon I know, and I need to cherish every moment. So I need slow down, relax, and enjoy!! The cleaning, and laundry will always be there. But sadly the little ones won't always.
So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, and dirty laundry set there in a heap, cause I am rocking my baby, and babies don't keep!!!!
In Him,
Mae
can wait til' tomorrow
For babies grow up,
we've learned to our sorrow.....
So quiet down cobwebs,
Dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby
And babies don't keep.
~ Wendy Lyn
Oh, if only I could heed these words in the poem. Little ones grow up way to soon I know, and I need to cherish every moment. So I need slow down, relax, and enjoy!! The cleaning, and laundry will always be there. But sadly the little ones won't always.
So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, and dirty laundry set there in a heap, cause I am rocking my baby, and babies don't keep!!!!
In Him,
Mae
Monday, September 10, 2012
encouragement please!!
Any mom with 4 or more children has been sure to have heard the famous words at least once ( but probably many more times), "Are ALL these children yours?".
And after you reply,"Yes", there is a gasp ,"Oh my! how can you do it? I only had 2 and they drove me crazy!! "You certainly have your hands FULL!"
But recently I actually had a different conversation with an older lady in a store. Seeing me with 5 of my children, she asks me that famous question.
And i smiling replied ( though bracing myself for what i was certain would come next) , "Yes they are, plus one more - my oldest son."
She then says, " So you have 6 children ? That is so special. My husband and I was only able to have 3. I just love to see big families. You are so blessed!"
Wow!! I was shocked! I never had expected that at all. I was certain she was going to tell me the usual like you hear so often. I thought it was so sweet of her to tell me that. And how encouraging.
I thanked her, and told her I agreed with her that we were truly blessed of God.
And I felt happy and refreshed!! And it gave me new bounce in my step! :)
But that is not all, in that same store not 30 min.s later I had another mom comment on how well behaved my kids were! Her little one were doing the normal thing, you know being noisy, asking for stuff, ect....
And mine at the moment were actually not doing that. They were all by my side, older ones tending little ones, and putting groceries on the counter.
I thanked her, and then added, "This is just a good moment though, give them about 10 min.s" She then laughed along with clerk. At that though the clerk agreed with her. So I had me yet another confirmation about my well behaved kids!!:) ( little did they know though)
It is so encouraging to get comments like that even though I know my children are not as well behaved as others may think .
Still it makes me feel good, and keeps me doing what I am doing, and gives me strength and courage to try even harder.
Let us not neglect encouraging one another. Being a mom is a tough job.
We need each others words of encouragement, and prayers of support.
Moms keep on keeping on! You have the greatest role ever!! You are truely blessed of God!!!
In Him,
Mae
And after you reply,"Yes", there is a gasp ,"Oh my! how can you do it? I only had 2 and they drove me crazy!! "You certainly have your hands FULL!"
But recently I actually had a different conversation with an older lady in a store. Seeing me with 5 of my children, she asks me that famous question.
And i smiling replied ( though bracing myself for what i was certain would come next) , "Yes they are, plus one more - my oldest son."
She then says, " So you have 6 children ? That is so special. My husband and I was only able to have 3. I just love to see big families. You are so blessed!"
Wow!! I was shocked! I never had expected that at all. I was certain she was going to tell me the usual like you hear so often. I thought it was so sweet of her to tell me that. And how encouraging.
I thanked her, and told her I agreed with her that we were truly blessed of God.
And I felt happy and refreshed!! And it gave me new bounce in my step! :)
But that is not all, in that same store not 30 min.s later I had another mom comment on how well behaved my kids were! Her little one were doing the normal thing, you know being noisy, asking for stuff, ect....
And mine at the moment were actually not doing that. They were all by my side, older ones tending little ones, and putting groceries on the counter.
I thanked her, and then added, "This is just a good moment though, give them about 10 min.s" She then laughed along with clerk. At that though the clerk agreed with her. So I had me yet another confirmation about my well behaved kids!!:) ( little did they know though)
It is so encouraging to get comments like that even though I know my children are not as well behaved as others may think .
Still it makes me feel good, and keeps me doing what I am doing, and gives me strength and courage to try even harder.
Let us not neglect encouraging one another. Being a mom is a tough job.
We need each others words of encouragement, and prayers of support.
Moms keep on keeping on! You have the greatest role ever!! You are truely blessed of God!!!
In Him,
Mae
Friday, September 7, 2012
another awesome blog
I just love it when I come across another awesome blog by an awesome mom!
Here is the latest one I have found. Grace Full Mama
So check out her blog if you have time. I am sure you will enjoy it as I have.
I just love it when moms take time out of their very busy lives create a blog and post on it regularly to encourage and inspire fellow moms. I love it when they share their wisdom and knowledge, their love for God and their families, things they have learned and experienced, their weakness, their strengths, their joys, and what ever else God puts on their hearts to share.
I encourage you moms that do have blogs to keep up the awesome work!! We read your blogs and we are blessed by you!!
And to those of you that don't have one, I encourage you to start one. I am positive you have lots of wisdom and great things to share with others. And with God's leading he will put more and more on your heart to share.It is a great way to reach out and share with others. A great way to minister out-side the home ; yet not leaving the house to do so!
I plan to try very hard to post more often here on my blog. I would love to post something encouraging at least 2 to 4 times a week. Some mom's post daily on their blogs, and though I think that is so special I just know I could not keep up with that. So I will be realistic and keep it less frequent yet often enough to keep y'all coming back for more!!
Don't forget I love hearing your comments! And remember to pray for one another!
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Here is the latest one I have found. Grace Full Mama
So check out her blog if you have time. I am sure you will enjoy it as I have.
I just love it when moms take time out of their very busy lives create a blog and post on it regularly to encourage and inspire fellow moms. I love it when they share their wisdom and knowledge, their love for God and their families, things they have learned and experienced, their weakness, their strengths, their joys, and what ever else God puts on their hearts to share.
I encourage you moms that do have blogs to keep up the awesome work!! We read your blogs and we are blessed by you!!
And to those of you that don't have one, I encourage you to start one. I am positive you have lots of wisdom and great things to share with others. And with God's leading he will put more and more on your heart to share.It is a great way to reach out and share with others. A great way to minister out-side the home ; yet not leaving the house to do so!
I plan to try very hard to post more often here on my blog. I would love to post something encouraging at least 2 to 4 times a week. Some mom's post daily on their blogs, and though I think that is so special I just know I could not keep up with that. So I will be realistic and keep it less frequent yet often enough to keep y'all coming back for more!!
Don't forget I love hearing your comments! And remember to pray for one another!
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Monday, September 3, 2012
Bible verses that convict me that the T.V. is not for the Godly home
These verses along with many others that I read in the Bible are very convicting to me about the T.V. in Godly homes. So I will share them here for you.
As you read them, think and mediate on them, and let God speak to you through them.
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
1 Corinthians 15:33
"Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is an enemy of God."
James 4:4
( you may not consider the T.V. to be your friend, but what is the difference? )
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God."
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:1-3
Turn away mine eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in your way.
Psalms 119:37 NKJV
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Farther is not in him."
"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Farther, but is of the world."
"And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
1John 3:15-17
"Finally, brethren , whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."Philippians 4:8
"All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing." Ecclesiastes 1:8
( no wonder the t.v. and movie business is so huge!)
"Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied."
Proverbs 27:20
Another thought to think on is about the many times in the old testament when God was dealing with His people the Israelites. Time and again he instructed them to destroy other nations in the lands they went into so that the evil ways of those people would not corrupt them.
If God was so concerned at that time about His people being corrupted with evil customs and practices by heathen people, don't you think He is still concerned today about His people?
You can only imagine what God must think of the T.V. which brings all kinds of evil right inside of ones home. (And of course much evil via the Internet as well if it is used for wrong purposes )
Let us fight against wrong and evil! And may we keep the evil out in the world where it belongs, not in our very living rooms!!
Stand strong in our God! As always I love to hear form you and your thoughts on what I write.
Until next time,
In Him, Mae
As you read them, think and mediate on them, and let God speak to you through them.
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
1 Corinthians 15:33
"Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is an enemy of God."
James 4:4
( you may not consider the T.V. to be your friend, but what is the difference? )
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God."
"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:1-3
Turn away mine eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in your way.
Psalms 119:37 NKJV
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Farther is not in him."
"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Farther, but is of the world."
"And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
1John 3:15-17
"Finally, brethren , whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."Philippians 4:8
"All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing." Ecclesiastes 1:8
( no wonder the t.v. and movie business is so huge!)
"Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied."
Proverbs 27:20
Another thought to think on is about the many times in the old testament when God was dealing with His people the Israelites. Time and again he instructed them to destroy other nations in the lands they went into so that the evil ways of those people would not corrupt them.
If God was so concerned at that time about His people being corrupted with evil customs and practices by heathen people, don't you think He is still concerned today about His people?
You can only imagine what God must think of the T.V. which brings all kinds of evil right inside of ones home. (And of course much evil via the Internet as well if it is used for wrong purposes )
Let us fight against wrong and evil! And may we keep the evil out in the world where it belongs, not in our very living rooms!!
Stand strong in our God! As always I love to hear form you and your thoughts on what I write.
Until next time,
In Him, Mae
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