Monthly Archives: October 2007

Who Needs God

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Mary

Seriously. Here in America we have OnStar, cell phones, weather alerts. We’re insured–at the very least–with life, health, vehicle and property insurance. Why put our trust in a higher being when we’ve got fertility drugs, smoke alarms, the ER and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity and Life | 9 Comments

Making Melodies

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Mary

As I type, my dh is enriching our daughters’ lives with the music of Marty Robbins. Never heard of him? Think authentic cowboy music. Sons of the Pioneers. Red River Valley ring any bells? Cool Water? Well, anyway, these songs … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Life | 14 Comments

Skipping the Fast Food

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Mary

Every mom has been there. We had chiropractor appointments at 11:45 A.M. today. Before that, we picked up my oldest daughter’s reading glasses and rushed through several errands. No time for lunch at home. And the Donna Reed in me … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and In The News | 29 Comments

Mopping the Ceiling

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Mary

Yep, and the walls and the window and the floor…the bathroom got an overhaul yesterday. I. Would. Really. Like. An. Exhaust. Fan. In. The. Bathroom. Dh says we’ll get one, he’s even got one picked out in the farm store … Continue reading →

Posted in Homemaking and Life | 8 Comments

Fun with Friends and a Serger

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Mary

A good friend and her dear mom spent most of an afternoon showing my daughters the basics of using a serger sewing machine. They’re both amazing seamstresses, wedding dress caliber these gals! Anyway, Andrea contacted me wanting to do what … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts | 7 Comments

Great Advice

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Mary

When asked what advice she would leave to her children and grandchildren Mama Shoe gave these reminders: Learn to forgive others. Throughout your life you will have occasion to be hurt by people—sometimes really and sometimes just perceived. Whether they … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Life and Marriage | 8 Comments

Preschoolers and Clock Stamps

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Mary

Every homeschooling mom needs a clock stamp. Or at least a page of stamped clocks awaiting “hands” that she can reproduce when needed. Really though, the site I linked to sells clock stamps for $3.50, not a bad price for … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling | 4 Comments

The Best Medicine

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Mary

I’m posting today at Writer…Interrupted, a post of encouragement for parents of sick children. As an extension of that, I wanted to mention that there’s nothing nicer than a care package when the germies have been making their unwelcome rounds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Health and Parenting | 10 Comments

The 10-20-30 Meme

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Mary

Just got tagged by Jessica and Georgiana D for the 10-20-30 Meme, started at author Mary DeMuth’s Relevant blog… Quick: What were you doing ten, twenty and thirty years ago? Ten years ago– Age 22. We’d just moved from our … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | 20 Comments

Fall is Arriving

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Mary

Brrr! I love fall, but it takes me a few to adjust to the cooler weather. Here I sit, wrapped in a heavy fleece blanket, thinking wishfully about my ‘orange cappuccino’ days… Set the alarm for early this morning. Shivered … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | 13 Comments