What's That Sound?

That tap-tap-tapping just outside the kitchen door? When it's not your little boy creating something. I know because he is sitting in front of me with a streaming nose and aching eyes, smiling a little at Pooh and Tigger on the tv screen.

It's a bit too quiet for someone knocking. Too persistent.


It's my chickens pecking vigorously on the steps! LOL They are so funny :) I have no idea what they found tasty up there. Who knows. Silly birds.

Finally some new pics

Miss Haylie during her party
On our hike...B caught a baby lizard

J looking to see if the lizard ran high up in the tree

Ramblin'

This morning soon plunged downhill into a morass of bad attitudes. Everybody. But especially Mama. I let the runny nose, whining, lack of sunlight, back talking and short time get to me. Worse, I listened to the voice of my enemy when he said 'You're stuck here again. Are your kids always going to be sick like this? Are you ever going to get along with your husband? What kind of Savior makes you go through this day after day?" (I know, I know! Bad call on my part!)


After slamming a few doors and complaining that I was going to be late for an appointment (while Papa was dealing with the previously mentioned backtalk) I finally burst into tears. I cried all the way to town. Then I wiped my eyes, squared my shoulders and walked up to the door. Where I was greeted by a dear friend who I knew without a doubt would set me straight. Still holding onto my bad 'tude I answered his question "How are you?" with "Do I have to answer that?"

Together we worked on errant muscles and an errant heart at the same time. I left with a repentant and joyful heart(and sore shoulders). I remembered once again Who I am. And who my Savior really is too. I bounced through the rest of the day (so far:) I think my favorite part though was when he said "You and my wife are going to be great friends" That made me so happy. We've been slowly working on getting to know each other. But, it is slow going with two quiet people! It's been a long time since I had a close girlfriend and I'm glad to be in the position of building such a relationship.

I was so thankful to get the encouragement, exhortation and prayer I was so desperately in need of today. My Jesus is so faithful and so patient. Thank you, Jesus for being so patient!! :} I love You so much!

Phooey

Well, I've been trying to post pics of Haylie's birthday party Saturday, and our hiking adventures yesterday. But blogger, or my Internet connection(?) refuses to allow it. I get a page not found page every time I try.

I shall have to come up with something to write about I guess ::)

My Big Birthday Present

With such excellent hints as these you only get one guess on what it is :D

If You Have Ten Minutes--Roland Baker on Living by Faith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTPutwskzOw

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation--
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord protects me from danger--
so why should I tremble?

When evil people come to destroy me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will know no fear.
Even if they attack me,
I remain confident.

The one thing I ask of the Lord--
the thing I seek most--
is to live in the house of the Lord all the
days of my life,
delighting in the Lord's perfections
and meditating in His temple.
For He will conceal me there when
troubles come;
He will hide me in His sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high,
above my enemies who surround me.
At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with
shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.

Listen to my pleading, O Lord.
Be merciful and answer me!
My heart has heard you say, "Come and
talk with me."
And my heart responds, "Lord I
am coming."
Do not hide yourself from me.
Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper.
Don't leave me now; don't abandon me,
O God of my salvation!
Even if my mother and father abandon me,
the Lord will hold me close.

Teach me how to live, O Lord,
Lead me along the path of honesty,
for my enemies are waiting for me to fall.
Do not let me fall into their hands.
For they accuse me of things I've never done
and breathe out violence against me.
Yet I am confident that I will see the Lord's
goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.

Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.