I am beyond joyful at the news of the release of my brother, Saeed, from prison. Thousands of prayers on his behalf, maybe more... more than three years have passed... and the Lord has secured his freedom.
What else to say? That is enough.
But still.
The kids are doing well. Grace has made it in the top 14 spellers in her school and will represent at the district spelling bee in a few weeks.
The husband is doing well. He walked miles and miles and miles yesterday during a hunting trip and got his first pheasant.
And I am doing well. Today my glucose was under target for the first time in... who knows how long? You may recall this is a major goal for me. I still have far to go ~ consistency in hitting those targets primarily ~ and learning how to eat in a way that my body processes its sugars correctly.
More important than the physical results, perhaps, is the change in heart and mindset I am seeing. Please pray that I don't return to the slavery of Egypt, for I am so much of the Israelite mindset one could think I'm full-on Hebrew.
I am walking with a friend through a difficult time in her life. It is so hard to see people you love hurt so badly, but God still has been good through the midst of it and will see them all through it.
Just wanted to take a moment to update you and recall how loving and giving our amazing Father is.
:) Beth
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Now it's $1.5 billion
I can't even comprehend that kind of money.
But in thinking about it a little bit, I would like to add to the previous list.
But in thinking about it a little bit, I would like to add to the previous list.
- Grace would like to go to Harry Potter World. And, she said, if we win the Powerball, maybe she could even buy a wand.
- I would like to buy a radio station that would play someone, preferably live, reading Scripture and nothing but Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, over and over, 24/7. Isaiah 55:11 says that God's Word does not return void. Wouldn't that be kind of cool?
Friday, January 08, 2016
Powerball's up to $800 million
(Cash value only $496 million.)
Shall we dream?
But first ~ where do I go buy a ticket?!
Shall we dream?
- $200 million to Uncle Sam, I'm sure
- $10 million to my local church
- $50 million to other ministries, especially those who help the persecuted church
- $10 million to my mom, dad, sister, and sister-in-law
- $5 million to my bestest of friends (that's a short list and I'm not saying who)
- $200k to put my kids through college
- $250k - $1 million to put other loved ones through college / pay off student loans
- $1 million to travel the world with my love
- $250k - $500k to pay off our own debt, including mortgage, and buy a 2nd home somewhere
- $whatever it takes to adopt a child or two in need
- Heck, let's give $2 million to whoever reads and comments on this blog post in the next week!
But first ~ where do I go buy a ticket?!
Monday, January 04, 2016
Here we go, yo...
2016 is back upon us.
Mom and Deb are back in California. Have been, in fact, for nearly a week.
Robert and I are back to work.
The younger kids return to school tomorrow. Joshua resumed his ukulele lessons today and finished his driver's education instruction. (Next step: DMV for test to obtain his permit.) Grace has been studying all Christmas break for a spelling bee when she returns to school tomorrow. She has mastered all the words through 5th grade, and probably 90% of the words for 6th grade, most of the words for 7th grade, and about half the words for 8th grade. We are really proud of her.
The oldest kid has been working and pursuing taekwondo, earning her yellow belt over the Christmas break. She has yet to land on a plan for her future, but has been thinking about things. Prayers are appreciated for wisdom and direction.
I make resolutions. I know most people poo-poo it but I think it is good and healthy to assess your life here and there (I usually do at the beginning of the calendar year and the beginning of the school year as well) and make goals. Sure, I fail a lot, but is that any reason NOT to strive for better?
So I have two floating around in my mind, not counting the spiritual goal of working on application as I mentioned in my last post.
First, I want to read more, and specifically, more Agatha. I've long wanted to read all her published works in order, and I've yet to do it. She has published more than 80 novels, so it is highly doubtful I can cover all that in a year, but I'm going to shoot for about half in 2016. In addition, I'm reviving my Dear Agatha blog to help me stay on track. (The linky is on the right of this page.)
Probably more importantly, I have a health goal, the first real one I've made in years. Sure, every January, most "fluffy" people think in their heads that they'd like to lose weight, but this one is serious. Weight loss may or may not follow ~ but the real goal is to get my blood glucose figures into target range. They have not been where they are supposed to be for a long time. I had a little bit of a "wake up call" discussion with my doctor last month. It's time to do something. Seriously. So I've been working on baby steps with that for about a month now. My numbers are improving, but I still have quite a ways to go.
You, faithful readers, are granted permission to keep me accountable. :) For both goals! A healthy mind - one stimulated even by fiction writing, much more valuable than Facebook reading - is as important to me as a healthy body.
What about you? Any goals for 2016?
Mom and Deb are back in California. Have been, in fact, for nearly a week.
Robert and I are back to work.
The younger kids return to school tomorrow. Joshua resumed his ukulele lessons today and finished his driver's education instruction. (Next step: DMV for test to obtain his permit.) Grace has been studying all Christmas break for a spelling bee when she returns to school tomorrow. She has mastered all the words through 5th grade, and probably 90% of the words for 6th grade, most of the words for 7th grade, and about half the words for 8th grade. We are really proud of her.
The oldest kid has been working and pursuing taekwondo, earning her yellow belt over the Christmas break. She has yet to land on a plan for her future, but has been thinking about things. Prayers are appreciated for wisdom and direction.
I make resolutions. I know most people poo-poo it but I think it is good and healthy to assess your life here and there (I usually do at the beginning of the calendar year and the beginning of the school year as well) and make goals. Sure, I fail a lot, but is that any reason NOT to strive for better?
So I have two floating around in my mind, not counting the spiritual goal of working on application as I mentioned in my last post.
First, I want to read more, and specifically, more Agatha. I've long wanted to read all her published works in order, and I've yet to do it. She has published more than 80 novels, so it is highly doubtful I can cover all that in a year, but I'm going to shoot for about half in 2016. In addition, I'm reviving my Dear Agatha blog to help me stay on track. (The linky is on the right of this page.)
Probably more importantly, I have a health goal, the first real one I've made in years. Sure, every January, most "fluffy" people think in their heads that they'd like to lose weight, but this one is serious. Weight loss may or may not follow ~ but the real goal is to get my blood glucose figures into target range. They have not been where they are supposed to be for a long time. I had a little bit of a "wake up call" discussion with my doctor last month. It's time to do something. Seriously. So I've been working on baby steps with that for about a month now. My numbers are improving, but I still have quite a ways to go.
You, faithful readers, are granted permission to keep me accountable. :) For both goals! A healthy mind - one stimulated even by fiction writing, much more valuable than Facebook reading - is as important to me as a healthy body.
What about you? Any goals for 2016?
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