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I wish I was outside taking pictures.  But, it’s too cold and my battery needs to charge.

It is so special to see Rich out there with Jacob, Ethan, and David.  They are ice skating on the pond!  I just looked out the window and they are all skating nicely and seem to be naturals.  Rich bought Jacob and David skates last night.   He bought some for Grace, too but they ended up being way too big, they fit ME! 

Here are some encouraging quotes and poems:

He’s helping me now, -this moment,
Though I may not see it or hear,
Perhaps by a friend far distant,
Perhaps by a stranger near,
Perhaps by a spoken message,
Perhaps by the printed word;
In ways that I know and know not,
I have the help of the Lord.  Annie Flint

My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.  Ps. 34:2,3

“Oh friends, don’t give up!  Don’t quit!  God is not dead, and He has not gone out of the business!  He still loves to help those who trust Him.”  Grace Knowlton

Light is not in the wick,
not in the candle,
but in the burning.

God’s Spirit is like a flame
which kindles in the heart.
It can never be explained, 
but souls are strangely warmed and stirred.

“This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour, all the day long”

Keep sweet.  Keep sweet.
This is the only way;
This is the way,
We’ll win the day
If we just keep sweet.

“The enemy has no power over a praising Christian.  Praise is our most powerful weapon.  It is like a two-edged sword.  One side brings health to your own spirit, the other side cuts down the enemy.  The enemies that threaten my inner life are so formidable!  Fear and doubt are the worst.  They creep into my safe house on silent little cat-feet in the quiet of the night or sometimes they come like a giant, rushing wave to overwhelm in the midst of a busy day.  Can praise drive these two ugly ones away?  For me, the most effective praise tool is singing—simple songs of praise to the Lord of my life, songs of love and thanksgiving.  Fear and doubt must flee.”
Claire Killman

Here is a site that I found that has the words and music to many favorite hymns.  Even the children enjoy picking one and singing along:

http://my.homewithgod.com/heavenlymidis2/index.html

   

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  2. I am glad you came by because I really enjoy looking at other people’s photos so I can learn more. I love your pictures! The one you have where the little girl is sitting under that giant blue sky is just awesome. You have some wonderful talent there! Come by anytime and I will check back here to see your work. I also believe in the power of Praise!

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  5. I love your new profile picture and your new layout. The picture of your husband and kids ice skating on your own pond, is so priceless and special. You are truly blessed. Yes, praise is powerful. It crushes the enemy.

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  6. I had it when my battery dies and I can’t take pictures(uugghhhh). I bet that is sweet watching your husband and children skate. Precious memories will be stored in your head even if you can capture it with your camera.

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  8. oh my gosh i love your “site makeover”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks amazing now 🙂 i especially like the pictures of your kids on the side. cute.
    -hannah

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  13. Hey! My name is Mimi,i have 4 boys age 9 to 18 months. No girl though…have a hard time accepting i wont ever have any…Just starting to make peace with that ,and just focussing on the blessings of 4 little boys full of life!!!
    your family is beautiful.So are you

    Mimi

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  16. I find that whenever I really want to take pictures, I need to charge my batteries! 🙂 Thanks for this inspiring post! I especially liked ‘in the burning’. Enjoy a beautiful day!  

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