Convicted....

Romans 5:3-4

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces persverance; perseverance, character; and charcter, hope.

I have recently participated in a local "The Biggest Looser" contest and we just finished our second week.

The first week, I lost a little and this week I gained. I have exercised more than ever, but wasn't really watching my diet as closely as I should have. I'm seriously convicted like never before. I joined as a way to "motivate" myself. God is showing me that a contest is fine but not HIM, or his way. I must lean on his strength, and word to defeat this horrible "sin" in my life. Ouch, that hurts even as I type it.

I read in the word today, "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, Heb 10:26 NIV

I believe that I have the knowledge to do this but I am lacking the faith, confidence in the Lord that he will do this through me. I am STILL leaning on myself...sadly I admit.

It is EXTREMELY difficult for me to admit publically but necessary.

My plan is to first "pray". I hope to post other revelation's as he gives them to me.

Thanks for reading.... :)

Learning to play the piano....

I have recently began taking group, piano lesson's. Its for adult's and the price is unbelievably right.
I am so excited that now, I can understand how to help my son better with his piano lesson's or he can help me..ha,ha.
I've always wanted to learn to play an instrument.

If I had my choice I would learn to play the drums.

So far I am enjoying my learning its fast paste, but I like it.

For our family to learn to play instrument's was truly a wish of mine and for it to be happening now is a real blessing for me. Praise God!

Roman shade complete

Thanks to a dear friend who lent me a sewing book called "Sewing for the Home" by Singer, that is actually a really good book! It has full color picture's of actual project's with very good explanation's.

So much so, that I am planning to try to find this book for future project's.

Thanks to my dear hubby who helped me with the installation and other aspect's of making sure this project was successful.

Although it isn't perfect I am proud of it and don't feel like it was difficult at all, so I am planning on making more of them.

*** I LOVE A BARGAIN***

I found the fabric at Good Will, one of my favorite places to shop. It only cost me $2.90. I made the shade, 2 pillows for the couch and I have enough fabric to cover 4 of the cushioned chair's around my dining room table. I still haven't decided if I am going to cover them though.

Thank you LORD!

We really don't have a clue......

The worldly power's that be are always up to something. This actually has been organized while the Bush administration was in office.

Even if we don't know, God certainly does. What does it mean? Why am I posting it? It means that there are so many things going on even as I type this little message that we aren't aware of as the American people. Just passing information on to anyone interested.

Please listen to the clip below by clicking on the link. If for no other reason than to be informed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAs7XZVgKhI&feature=related

Helping friends...does the heart good!

This weekend we helped dear friend's of ours move. There was a double bonus in it for me. A few months ago they had twin boy's and this brought them to 8 children with 7 of them being all boy's. It was such a wonderful, short time we spent but never-the-less we enjoyed one another. I certainly loved loving on those babies!!!! Double the hug's - double the kisses!!!mmmm so sweet!

Ryan can cook!!!!

Ryan had to take a picture with Chris, he was so excited about his making pizza experience!

That yummy home made pizza. CHEF RYAN

Today Ryan learned to make home made pizza and he did a GREAT job. It was delicious!