We just received the swimming pool in the mail today that we had ordered.
And adorning the front and back of the box is a big picture displaying the swimming pool. And it showed people in the pool to show the size and all. And of course it had women in the picture wearing bikinis.
Not surprising to me though, because I have seen that many time on sale papers advertising swimming pools, and I have seen it before on other pool boxes we have had.
But this time I did not just ignore it. There was my kids all excited about the new pool, and hovering over the box checking it all out. And there was the women in their bikini tops staring them in the face.
And i didn't like it! Not one bit!
So i got me a black marker and went to color in the ladies' tops. But my marker was nearly out of ink, so I came up with a better idea, duct tape!! ( yep, that wonderful duct tape) I riped off pieces of duct tape and stuck them on the tops or each of the ladies.
The kids of course seen me, and asked what I was doing. "Oh, just giving the ladies some more clothing", I replied. When I was done, the ladies looked a whole lot better. And the kids agreed with me too.
Now they can enjoy looking at our new pool in the box, and not have to see something offensive while doing it. And I feel better! Much better!! :)
Also just recently the Wal-mart advertisement came out in the mail. In it was a big summer section. And of course there was several pictures of women scantly clad showing off the swim wear. I am not sure if I spotted it before my boys or not, but when I did spot it, I quickly took the whole section and crumpled it up and threw it away! There is no way I wanted my boys to fill their eyes on that kind of trash!
Why in the world should I, as a God fearing Mom, allow that kind of stuff in my home and around my precious family. Their hearts, souls, and minds are far to valuable for that.
I guess that stuff is considered normal, and we are suppose to turn a blind eye to it I guess.
But not me!
To me it is ungodly and evil. ( I believe everything that is not a part of God's purpose and plan, is evil) And I am instructed by the Word of God to hate all evil, and to protect my children's heart and minds.
The world wants us to immune our selves to that kind of stuff. The world wants to think that it is normal and right. The world wants us to be comfortable and ok with it. The world wants us to think immodesty and indecency is beautiful and attractive. ( in my eyes it so very completely ugly and disgusting)
I have not found any where in my Bible that says we are to over look and ignore evil, or to harden or immune ourselves to evil, or to think it is normal or ok.
If you have enjoyed this post please take a few moments to leave me a comment and let me know. Or if you would like to add to what I have said here or share Bible verses on this, I would love that too!!
May we all stand for what is right and pleasing to our Lord, and to put evil in it's place.
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
hello spring, goodbye winter ( a poem )
Here is a fun poem I recently composed in tribute to the arrival of spring!! Right now it is really sunny and warm out; an absolutely beautiful spring day! Gotta' love it!
Hello Spring, Goodbye Winter!
Winter is going away for another year,
And spring is rushing in to take it's place.
Out with the cold winds and the snow,
In with pleasant breezes and spring showers!
Goodbye snow boots and big winter coats,
Hello to rubber boots and light spring jackets.
Away with the ice and snow,
Here comes the water puddles and mud!
No more snowy boots making water messes,
It's now mud being carried in that covers my floor.
No more skiing and sledding,
snowmen or snow ball fights,
Now it's bike riding and long walks,
mud pies and pretty sights.
It's goodbye to waking up in the dark,
and eating supper by artificial light.
Hello to sun shining in my bedroom window way to early in the morn.,
and going to bed well before darkness settles in around us.
Take off the plastic that covers the windows,
No need to keep everything closed up and sealed tight,
time to let in the fresh air, the warmth and sun,
and the pleasant sounds of chirping birds.
We are oh so happy that spring is finally,
though we'll certainly miss all the fun of winter.
But we know that this far North summers are short and sweet,
and winter will come again soon enough.
Yes, goodbye winter, I am more than ready for spring and summer!
Hope you enjoyed my silly poem of spring. Though most of the things I wrote about are already gone for the year, like mud-puddels made from melting snow, and mud from rubber boots being tracked in the house. That part of spring is already gone and done. Of course unless we get alot of rain.
Our 125 little chicks are here and doing very well. The children love helping to feed and care for them.
We have been planting already, at least the early things ( the vegetables that won't be harmed by frost ).
Still waiting on our strawberry plants to arrive though.
Hoping your spring and everything that goes with it is going well for you.
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Hello Spring, Goodbye Winter!
Winter is going away for another year,
And spring is rushing in to take it's place.
Out with the cold winds and the snow,
In with pleasant breezes and spring showers!
Goodbye snow boots and big winter coats,
Hello to rubber boots and light spring jackets.
Away with the ice and snow,
Here comes the water puddles and mud!
No more snowy boots making water messes,
It's now mud being carried in that covers my floor.
No more skiing and sledding,
snowmen or snow ball fights,
Now it's bike riding and long walks,
mud pies and pretty sights.
It's goodbye to waking up in the dark,
and eating supper by artificial light.
Hello to sun shining in my bedroom window way to early in the morn.,
and going to bed well before darkness settles in around us.
Take off the plastic that covers the windows,
No need to keep everything closed up and sealed tight,
time to let in the fresh air, the warmth and sun,
and the pleasant sounds of chirping birds.
We are oh so happy that spring is finally,
though we'll certainly miss all the fun of winter.
But we know that this far North summers are short and sweet,
and winter will come again soon enough.
Yes, goodbye winter, I am more than ready for spring and summer!
Hope you enjoyed my silly poem of spring. Though most of the things I wrote about are already gone for the year, like mud-puddels made from melting snow, and mud from rubber boots being tracked in the house. That part of spring is already gone and done. Of course unless we get alot of rain.
Our 125 little chicks are here and doing very well. The children love helping to feed and care for them.
We have been planting already, at least the early things ( the vegetables that won't be harmed by frost ).
Still waiting on our strawberry plants to arrive though.
Hoping your spring and everything that goes with it is going well for you.
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Thursday, May 2, 2013
I think spring is here-- finally!
We are finally having a nice and sunny warm spring day here. The temp. this afternoon is the highest it has been yet at 61F (16C ).
Winter had been really hanging in there. We even recently had more snow falls, though barely a tiny bit each time. But now today I think winter is truly gone for this year.
Snow still clings in areas in our yard and garden, and out in the surrounding fields as well. But everyday the snow is getting a little lower, and less of it. Each day makes a huge difference that way, and especially with temp.s like this today.
The children now have an area to play out on our yard. They are shedding big coats, snow boots, and mittens for jackets, clogs, and rubber boots. What fun they have been having. Riding bikes and playing in water puddles!
Our order of 125 little chicks will come in with in a week or two now, and my little girls are so excited. Often Sarah is asking me, "Is this the day we get the chicks?"
My strawberry plants arrive later in May. What fun the kids will have helping to set them out in the ground, knowing what they will get to enjoy later on in the summer.
And the saskatoon seedlings I have coming. I am eager to get those started, though it will be a year or two before we get to enjoy their fruit.
I am excited to see how the raspberry plants do this summer that I transplanted from my mom and dad's place last year. We should be reaping from those this summer already.
And then there is the rhubarb plants as well. I am very anxious to see how they do. Seems rhubarb doesn't to well just anywhere. My dad and mom have had poor luck with them at their place.
School is still going strong here, though our two older boys are done with some of their subjects. So that makes each day easier. We have probably another good month or more to go though. Will be glad when they are all done for this year. With the nice weather we want to be able focus on out door things more.
We have been going for walks now in the evenings after supper ( the kids ride thier bikes ). That is very nice. I love the longer day light hours that make evenings outings like that possible. In the winter, by supper time it is already dark!
Yep, spring is here and we are happy for it. So very thankful to the Lord for our great first winter here. But celebrating that it is now over!! :)
Hoping you all are having a wonderful spring too!!
In Him,
Mae
Winter had been really hanging in there. We even recently had more snow falls, though barely a tiny bit each time. But now today I think winter is truly gone for this year.
Snow still clings in areas in our yard and garden, and out in the surrounding fields as well. But everyday the snow is getting a little lower, and less of it. Each day makes a huge difference that way, and especially with temp.s like this today.
The children now have an area to play out on our yard. They are shedding big coats, snow boots, and mittens for jackets, clogs, and rubber boots. What fun they have been having. Riding bikes and playing in water puddles!
Our order of 125 little chicks will come in with in a week or two now, and my little girls are so excited. Often Sarah is asking me, "Is this the day we get the chicks?"
My strawberry plants arrive later in May. What fun the kids will have helping to set them out in the ground, knowing what they will get to enjoy later on in the summer.
And the saskatoon seedlings I have coming. I am eager to get those started, though it will be a year or two before we get to enjoy their fruit.
I am excited to see how the raspberry plants do this summer that I transplanted from my mom and dad's place last year. We should be reaping from those this summer already.
And then there is the rhubarb plants as well. I am very anxious to see how they do. Seems rhubarb doesn't to well just anywhere. My dad and mom have had poor luck with them at their place.
School is still going strong here, though our two older boys are done with some of their subjects. So that makes each day easier. We have probably another good month or more to go though. Will be glad when they are all done for this year. With the nice weather we want to be able focus on out door things more.
We have been going for walks now in the evenings after supper ( the kids ride thier bikes ). That is very nice. I love the longer day light hours that make evenings outings like that possible. In the winter, by supper time it is already dark!
Yep, spring is here and we are happy for it. So very thankful to the Lord for our great first winter here. But celebrating that it is now over!! :)
Hoping you all are having a wonderful spring too!!
In Him,
Mae
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