Isaac has a almost unhealthy attachment to a stuffed elephant, but it is just SO adorable when he looks around for it, can't find it & says, "Where elephant? Where elephant?".
Tonight I picked up Sang & 2 of his Korean friends from ArtPrize downtown & had to drop off Kerri before dropping off the boys. She said, "adios" to which all three Korean boys said "adios!" in unison. Maybe you had to be there, but it was funny.
I cleaned out a closet that I haven't really utilized properly since moving in here. My vacuum cleaner now has a home.
I'm drinking my first cup of hot chocolate this fall. Yummy.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
One more down, a few more to go
I just sent off our last payment to St. Mary's for Isaac's labor & delivery. That only took 20 months. :) One more debt to cross off the list! Unfortunetly we had to add another debt this month to pay for Marc's semester. :(
Next month we'll take that extra $50 and add it to our next smallest debt. Ahh, the joy of pulling one more chain off & feeling the tiniest bit more free.
Next month we'll take that extra $50 and add it to our next smallest debt. Ahh, the joy of pulling one more chain off & feeling the tiniest bit more free.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Pictures
Saturday evening, Marc & I took our nephews, Noah & Levi, to Craig's Cruisers as their birthday present. We played mini-golf, the boys all went on the go-karts, Noah & Marc did the high ropes while Levi & I earned 107 tickets from all the games we played! It was such a fun night out with all the boys! Made me realize how crazy my sisters life is going to be come December when her 3rd boy is born! Geesh!
Saturday morning Noah had his first soccer game. While they didn't exactly win, or even come close, I think Noah had fun.
It was just over a week ago when kerri & I took this pic before the start of our race! By the way, if you happen to see the article in the Press on 9/12, I was in the picture of the swimmers in pink caps!
If you haven't met him yet, this is Sangjeong Kim (Sang), our exchange student. He's been fantastic & we're really enjoying him in the house. We're trying to get Isaac to learn his name, but for now he calls him "jung". Poor Sang.By the way- answers to the John quiz are posted below. Leave a comment & let me know how you did!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Book of John - Answers!
So, in Inklings (high school sunday school) this semester, we are studying the book of John. I gave my students a 'quiz' on Sunday to gauge where their knowledge of the book was.
Take the quiz below - see how you do! I'll post the answers in a few days. :)
Book of John Quiz
What was the family relationship between John & Jesus? Cousins
What was the purpose of John’s life? To prepare the way for Jesus
To whom was the book of John written? Particulary Gentiles
Who are John’s parents? Zechariah & Elisabeth
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his one & only son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life.
Are people at their core, basically good or basically evil? evil
Name 3 miracles of Jesus.
Water into wine
Healing the officials son
Paralyzed man by the gate
Feeing the 5 thousand
Walking on water
Jesus heals a blind man
Lazaras raised from the dead Miraculous catch of fish
Who are Jesus’ 3 closest friends? Peter, James & John
What was Jesus reaction to the woman caught in adultery? "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."
What was controversial about Jesus healing the blind man? It was on the sabbath.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have ____, and have it to the ____. LIFE, FULL
Who did Jesus raise from the dead? Why? Lazarus. Because he loved him.
What Old Testament book is this verse taken from? Zechariah
Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey's colt
For I did not come to judge the world, but to ____ it. SAVE
Who said this when Jesus was washing his disciples feet? 9"Then, Lord," __________ replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!" Peter
Who are the 3 people/groups of people Jesus prayed for in John 17? Himself, his disciples, all believers.
Who cut off a guard’s right ear in the garden when Jesus was arrested? Peter
Who was released when Jesus was taken to be crucified? Barabbas
Take the quiz below - see how you do! I'll post the answers in a few days. :)
Book of John Quiz
What was the family relationship between John & Jesus? Cousins
What was the purpose of John’s life? To prepare the way for Jesus
To whom was the book of John written? Particulary Gentiles
Who are John’s parents? Zechariah & Elisabeth
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his one & only son, that whosoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life.
Are people at their core, basically good or basically evil? evil
Name 3 miracles of Jesus.
Water into wine
Healing the officials son
Paralyzed man by the gate
Feeing the 5 thousand
Walking on water
Jesus heals a blind man
Lazaras raised from the dead Miraculous catch of fish
Who are Jesus’ 3 closest friends? Peter, James & John
What was Jesus reaction to the woman caught in adultery? "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."
What was controversial about Jesus healing the blind man? It was on the sabbath.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have ____, and have it to the ____. LIFE, FULL
Who did Jesus raise from the dead? Why? Lazarus. Because he loved him.
What Old Testament book is this verse taken from? Zechariah
Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey's colt
For I did not come to judge the world, but to ____ it. SAVE
Who said this when Jesus was washing his disciples feet? 9"Then, Lord," __________ replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!" Peter
Who are the 3 people/groups of people Jesus prayed for in John 17? Himself, his disciples, all believers.
Who cut off a guard’s right ear in the garden when Jesus was arrested? Peter
Who was released when Jesus was taken to be crucified? Barabbas
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Needing Prayer
We got a letter today from the Housing Commission stating that our tennant has not met the requipements for section 8 any longer. This means that as of 9/28 she will need to be out & we will have to get in, clean & repair and try to find another tennant.
September is a very busy month in youth ministry, and adding this stress is overwhelming, not only with our time, but also finances. I'm truly trusting God during this time and will wait to see how he is going to work through this. I would greatly appreciate prayers though.
September is a very busy month in youth ministry, and adding this stress is overwhelming, not only with our time, but also finances. I'm truly trusting God during this time and will wait to see how he is going to work through this. I would greatly appreciate prayers though.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
A Big Decision
After crying myself to sleep last night and Marc being wired until about 5am, we were finally able to come to a conclusion this morning about our immediate future. We both feel a peace about Marc cutting back on school right now while continuing to work full time. This means the graduation party is posponed until December 2010, but what a party it will be! While Marc finishing school is high on the priority list, it came in second after evaluating the prospect of Marc working only part-time. We just can't swing it right now.
There are several pros to this decision, in my mind:
1. Marc will have a little more time to be around the family.
2. He will also have time to focus more on really learning what's he's being taught, rather than just doing it to get it done.
3. We will be able to continue our debt snowball & make a little progress over the next year, rather than making minimum payments on everything & making very little progress.
4. I will be working at least 2 more years at Plymouth. While I am looking forward to the day when I can stay at home, I'm not upset at all about being at Plymouth right now.
5. We will have a little flexibility in our budget and may be able to take a spring break trip for a few days.
6. I love my friends. I get at least 1 more year of being in GR around them. Again, I'm looking forward to experiencing more of the globe, but perhaps right now that just means through trips and vacations.
7. We have another year to figure out what to do about our Quimby street house.
I'm sure there are probably more, but after such an intense, emotional week, my brain is fried.
Thanks for those who were praying for us. Please continue to pray. This decision by no means makes the semester easy for either of us, but it will make it a bit easier.
And by the way, my husband is amazing. And I love him dearly. :)
There are several pros to this decision, in my mind:
1. Marc will have a little more time to be around the family.
2. He will also have time to focus more on really learning what's he's being taught, rather than just doing it to get it done.
3. We will be able to continue our debt snowball & make a little progress over the next year, rather than making minimum payments on everything & making very little progress.
4. I will be working at least 2 more years at Plymouth. While I am looking forward to the day when I can stay at home, I'm not upset at all about being at Plymouth right now.
5. We will have a little flexibility in our budget and may be able to take a spring break trip for a few days.
6. I love my friends. I get at least 1 more year of being in GR around them. Again, I'm looking forward to experiencing more of the globe, but perhaps right now that just means through trips and vacations.
7. We have another year to figure out what to do about our Quimby street house.
I'm sure there are probably more, but after such an intense, emotional week, my brain is fried.
Thanks for those who were praying for us. Please continue to pray. This decision by no means makes the semester easy for either of us, but it will make it a bit easier.
And by the way, my husband is amazing. And I love him dearly. :)
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