Tips from Joyce

Some mornings, I watch Joyce Meyers before or after my quiet time. Yesterday and to day, she had tips on how to start your day.

Get up early, it is all over the bible, especially on days that may be difficult. Such as Jesus, as was his habit and Abraham on the day he was to sacrifice his son.

Start you day by giving time to God, seek his face

1) Repent sins from yesterday
2) Put on your Spiritual clothes, so that you can make decisions about your  day, Start by filling your mind with  positive thought from the word. This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.
3)Thank God for everything that you can think of
4)Dedicate yourself  and your day to Him
5)Pray for His strength to resist your own temptations

Don't think you have time?  You can do this before you even get out of bed

day 6 macho man day/girls day out

Our macho guys took their backpacks with bottle waters and snacks and walked the river banks near our house for hours.  Mark had been wanting to do that for a while.  It was a perfect day with the river down, nice weather and hunting  season over.  I was thrilled that he had Drew and Riley to go with him.

So, I planned a girl day out with Becca, Anna and Olivia.  We went to Adel to visit Mom, (big granny), Aunt Dot and Uncle Virgil.  Olivia gave lots of  hugs and kisses, ate milk and cookies and did gymnastic tricks on the carpet for Aunt Dot.  Becca  patiently build castles for Olivia to knock down.

We left there and went into Adel and found a very nice store called Pickle Parrot.  We bought baby blankets and other items for the new baby and a fairy for Becca's fairy garden.  We gave Olivia the chose of D.Q. with ice cream or Burger King with a play ground.  The play ground won.  When we got there, I saw one of my favorite couples, Zack and Joyce Williams.  We talked for a quite a while and I introduced them to the girls.  We ate and played outside on the playground.

Mark called as we were leaving Adel, and asked me to pick up Steak for supper.  When we got to Moultrie, we went to Walmart and found a mattress for Olivia so that the new baby can have her mattress.  Then headed to Harveys and I found a good deal on ribeye steaks.  Mark will be proud of me.  Clint and Anna are coming for supper.  Drew will probably grill the steaks and we will sit out by the fire.  This after noon I need to wash and pack clothes.

Leviticus

Seems like we often decide to read the bible through just to become discouraged when we hit Leviticus.

 I read the study guide. Leviticus get its name from the  Levites aka priest.  It is God's plan for the walk, worship and service of his people.

 This  is the  transition between the first three books.  In Genesis,  we see the fall of man (sin). In Exodus, the redemption through the blood.  In Leviticus, we see worship, communion and atonement.

Think about this.... In Exodus,  God spoke out of the Mount where the people were not allowed.  In Leviticus, God spoke out of the Tabernacle where  He dwelled in the midst of the people.  Today, we are the temple of God,  with the Holy Spirit living in us.  How awesome is that.  I can hardly believe we are so blessed.  WOW

So, here we go....
Leviticus 1:1  The Lord called Moses and spoke to him from the tabernacle saying......

Day 5

Early morning service and Sunday school and family lunch.  My kind of day.  Mark washed the dishes, the young Fleetwood family went home, and Drew went back to his house sitting duties at the Viohls.  Becca and I  read and rested.  I finished my Beth Moore study for the week and Exodus. The guys went for a walk and Riley grilled hot dogs on the fire pit.  We were talking about his parents' trip and he said that he was glad that Mama was taking a real break.....that she had not had a real break since he was born.  So, Carrie, if you read this have a real wonderful break.

Day 4

Mark and I had to go to a disaster relief training session, so Uncle Drew hung out with Becca and Riley.  When we realized that we would not be home by lunch we called. It was a very informative session that gave us a lot to think about and a driving test. We both  passed, and I  even liked driving that big thing.  When we got home, Riley met me at the door with a hug and said that Uncle Drew made a great lunch.  I was starving, ate some and agreed .  Drew told me that when they realized they were in charge of lunch,  Becca suggested can ravioli  or vienna sausages. Drew told them that he could do better than that and cooked a gourmet chicken tetrazzini.  There is an advantage to having a chef as an Uncle.

Drew left, to do his own thing and after a short rest, we did another mud walk.  This time we tried using a board as a bridge and still got in the mud and Riley fell in once. While Riley took a hot bath to get warm, we started making  pizza. Every one made their own pizza with their own special toppings. A few  cooking shows  and computer time and bed.

Day 3

Olivia did not go to bed until pretty late, but she slept all night, which is great for me.  She and I woke up early and made blue berry pancakes and blue berry syrup and sausage.  Olivia woke Riley up and  tried to get Becca up, could not.  Becca told me that she had not slept well last night ,so I took pity on her and let her sleep a little longer.  Riley got his work done, because Friday is a lighter day.  We all ate breakfast and took Olivia home to get ready for gymnastics and headed to Tifton to work one of our booths.  The kids wanted to eat out but,  we waited  until we got home  and  ate ravioli and left over hamburger meat spiced up and added. It tasted great and we told them that their meal cost 50 cents apiece instead of  $5.00 plus drinks each. Rebecca is working on her school work and for a change, Riley is having free time.  This afternoon, we went  to an estate sale here in town.  Drew came by to watch the kids. Mark and Drew cooked fish and pasta for supper.  Sara called , so Becca, Riley and I took turns talking to Auntie Sara. The brave guys bundled up and took a night walk after supper with head lights.  Becca and I chose to stay in where it is nice and warm. Heard from Carrie today.  Sounds like they are having a good time.  Stayed up late tonight reading.

Day 2

The parents are gone and Drew is house sitting for them  and we have the two oldest redheads for a few days. We have settled into a routine that seems to be working.  We got them up at 7:00 and ate breakfast. We went for a walk and then started school at 8:00.  Mark and I worked quietly around the house while they did their school work and checked on them from time to time.  Most of their work is done on the computer.  We all finished work and ate lunch (Must-go stew, which is all left-overs in a soup) and deviled eggs and cheese toast. Then  headed up town to get Olivia.  Her Mom is getting close to delivery date and We would like to give her a break while we are home.. Of course, we all love spending time with this little munchkin. We also picked up a microwave from Lowes.  Drew stopped by for a late  lunch and a short visit and headed back to his school.  He marveled that he was having a tougher time getting used to some of his classes being on line than the kids.  We took naps or read or played on the computer according to wants and needs.Then we got went to Funston to play tennis and to  play on the play ground.  When we got home Mark cooked chicken strips, one of their favorites. Just as years ago when Carrie gave Sara more baths than I did, Becca gives Olivia her bath before bed time.