http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/work-irresponsibility.html
Sunday, July 31, 2011
fellowship of the Lord’s people
There are few matters which go to the heart of the Lord's testimony more than the matter of fellowship between the Lord's people, and especially where there is particular responsibility for His testimony. The drive of the enemy... as well as his pressure and his misrepresentations, will be directed toward destroying that relationship of fellowship... http://www.austin-sparks.net/english/003689.html
fear
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
I just finished watching the documentary DIVIDED
what is it about?
There is a crisis. Christian youth are rapidly leaving evangelical churches for the world. This well-recognized disaster has been the topic of significant discussion in recent years for both church leaders and modern new media. DIVIDED follows young Christian filmmaker Philip Leclerc on a revealing journey as he seeks answers to what has led his generation away from the church. Traveling across the country conducting research and interviewing church kids, youth ministry experts, evangelists, statisticians, social commentators, and pastors, Philip discovers the shockingly sinister roots of modern, age-segregated church programs, and the equally shocking evidence that the pattern in the Bible for training future generations is at odds with modern church practices. He also discovers a growing number of churches that are abandoning age-segregated Sunday school and youth ministry to embrace the discipleship model that God prescribes in His Word.
“It’s time to get past the denial phase.” — kevin swanson
“The church has set aside the sufficiency of Scripture for the discipleship of the next generation.” — scott brown
You can watch it free here at this link - http://www.dividedthemovie.com/#watchlink
Article -
Modern Youth Ministry a '50-Year Failed Experiment,' Say Pastors -- http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-services-separated-by-age-unbiblical-say-former-youth-pastors-52964/
to be known is to be loved and to be loved is to be known...
A modern day monologue version of the what the Woman at the well said to Jesus. This story can be found in John 4:3-30 in the Holy Bible.
Friday, July 29, 2011
in the world but not of the world? verse to consider
"If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." (John 15:19)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
authority
A man who enjoys responsibility usually gets it. A man who merely likes exercising authority usually loses it.
~ Malcolm S. Forbes
I'm called to relationship not accomplishment. ♥
I'm called to relationship not accomplishment. ♥
Holley Gerth - Heart to Heart with Holley {blog} - When you need to get a lot done...
The most important "done" in my life is not the one I hope to write on my list at the end of the day. Instead it's the one I hope to hear at the end of my life:
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
open tabs tonight
Where in the bible is Be in the world not of the world?
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_in_the_bible_is_Be_in_the_world_not_of_the_world#ixzz1TNECyq7Z
The X-Men: Living in the world but not of the world -- http://superherobiblestudy.blogspot.com/2011/03/x-men-living-in-world-but-not-of-world.html
Organizing photos -- http://organizing.yourway.net/tag/organizing-photos/
A Hebraic Perspective on Peter’s Vision (Acts 10)By Robert Roy --http://www.testeverything.net/blog-119/view/6305/a-hebraic-perspective-on-peter-s-vision--acts-10-
Homeschool Jungle -- http://www.homeschooljungle.com/
Time Management 101- http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/11/time-management-101-stop-trying-to-do-it-all.html
Family Team Work - http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/family-team-work.html
Holiness is not law-keeping but love-keeping - http://www.itakejoy.com/holiness-is-not-law-keeping-but-love-keeping/
High Protein Eating - http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/high-protein-diet-weight-loss?page=2
The Curse of Low Expectations for Teens - http://tolovehonorandvacuum.blogspot.com/2011/07/curse-of-low-expectations-for-teens.html
Accountability requires community -- http://thesidos.blogspot.com/2011/07/repost-accountability-requires.html
Study Ladder: Inspire. Motivate. Achieve -- http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/2011/07/study-ladder-inspire-motivate-achieve.html
Crashplan -- http://www.crashplan.com/ (back up your data)
10 Tips to Read More and Read Better -- http://www.challies.com/articles/10-tips-to-read-more-and-read-better
27 Great Tips to Keep Your Life Organized -- http://www.lifewithflylady.com/27-great-tips-to-keep-your-life-organized/
Vision Statement for your family - http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/vision-statement.html
Young Men Need to Work -- http://barbarafrankonline.com/blog.php/2011/07/21/young-men-need-to-work/
Time Management Tools for Children -- http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/time-management-tools-for-children.html
Teaching Teens to Tolerate Math -- http://www.thehomescholar.com/love-of-math.php
75 Reminders for Tough Times -- http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/07/17/75-reminders-for-tough-times/
innocence. it’s a good thing. -- http://www.eatthedamncake.com/2011/07/26/innocence-its-a-good-thing/#more-3205
Leonard Sweet talks about how some christians have a HIGHER REGARD for the Bible than for Jesus Christ--
quote
"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so we can have the life that is waiting for us." E.M. Forster
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Free online #homeschool magazine for you to enjoy!
Free online #homeschool magazine for you to enjoy!
www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com
www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com
The Old Schoolhouse is a glossy, full-color magazine packed with information and articles that homeschoolers enjoy reading.
Homeschooling High School: To Teach or To Learn – What is Your Goal?
As homeschool parents, our goal is NOT to teach something. Our goal is for the kids to LEARN. I could have taught my kids “at grade level” and they would have not learned a thing. Instead, I gave them curriculum at their ability level, and then they had to learn something that they didn’t already know.
I believe that older teens MUST learn how to teach themselves. If they go to college, they will be expected to learn all the textbook material on their own. College lectures are most often supplemental to the textbook – not the same. If they don’t go to college, they will still have to teach themselves some computer skills, or online banking, or how to buy a car – whatever.
click on this link to finish reading the article… http://www.thehomescholar.com/blog/homeschooling-high-school-teach-learn-goal/6585/
Canadian Version
My friend Grace had this to say about “lazy summer day quiz” and made a suggestion…
This was a neat quiz - it would be fun to do at the supper table with thefamily. But I noticed that it was American written and that US points of interest were included, to the exclusive of anything in Canada. So then I thought it would make a fun project to list 8 - 10 of the key sights to see in Canada. So my question: what 10 MUST SEE Canadian sights would you
include?I'll start.
Must see Canadian sights:
1. Visited, camped or hiked in Banff Jasper National Park or Spent a
night at Banff Springs Hotel.
2. Visited Niagara Falls
3. Swam in Lake of the Woods
4. Visit the home of Anne of Green Gables
5. Toured our national capital - Ottawa
6. Whale watched in the St. Lawrence Seaway
7. Have been to the Artic Circle
8. Visited the oldest settled in North America: L Anse aux Meadows, in
Newfoundland.
9. Had a cuppa tea in Victoria
10. ?
So what would you include?
change your batteries
The Gas Department would like to remind you to change your CO and Smoke Detector batteries. Properly maintained detectors can help save lives.
from FB
We are sheep, we have a wonderful Shepherd ready, willing, and able to lead us. However, some sheep focus so much on the fences or the wolf they ignore the loving shepherd who only wants the best for them.
Monday, July 25, 2011
a lazy summer day quiz…
Inspired by:
http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2011/07/lazy-meme.html
The instructions with this, are to copy the list, and bold the items you've done, leaving the others in normal type. So here goes.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band (airband counts, right? LOL)
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29 Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41 Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant
44. Visited Africa (I was invited to live in Africa once, but I said no. Silly girl.)
45 Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted (well not painted, but I had some one do a cartoon caricature of me a long time ago.)
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (I was in a commercial once though when I lived in Edmonton.)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60 Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64 Donated blood, platelets, or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66 Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67 Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (my nose when I was a kid.)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79 Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating 88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
~An old Cherokee told his grandson…
~An old Cherokee told his grandson, "My son, there's a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies & ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy & truth." The boy thought about it & asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee quietly replied, "The one you feed".
Love…
snagged from Susan (http://aplacetowrite-susan.blogspot.com/):
To Remember...
Though I teach my children how to multiply, divide, and diagram a sentence, but fail to show them LOVE, I have taught them nothing!
And though I take them on numerous field trips, to swim practice and flute lessons; and though I involve them in every church activity, but fail to give them LOVE, I profit nothing!
And though I scrub my house relentlessly, run countless errands, and serve three nutritious meals every day but fail to be an example of LOVE, I have done nothing!
LOVE is patient with misspelled words and is kind to young interrupters.
LOVE does not envy the high SAT scores of other Homeschool families. LOVE does not claim to have better teaching methods than anyone else, is not rude to the fourth telephone caller during a science lesson, does not seek perfectly behaved geniuses, does not turn into a drill sergeant, thinks no evil about friends’ educational choices!
LOVE bears all my children’s challenges, believes all my children are God’s precious gifts, hopes all my children establish permanent relationships with Christ, and endures all things to demonstrate God’s love!
LOVE never fails!
Where there are college degrees, they will fail;
where there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
For we know in part and we teach in part. But when the trials of life come to our children, the history, math, and science will be done away and faith, hope, and love will remain;
BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE!
[Author Unkown]
Daybook…
(This post inspired from - http://aplacetowrite-susan.blogspot.com/2011/07/daybook-feeling-unsettled.html)
Outside my window...... it is getting darker because of the clouds and the rain that is on its way. It is nice to have the temperatures cooling off for the day.
I am thinking...... about parenting teens, home schooling teens, etc. This is not an easy task. How do I prepare them for their life?
From the Learning Room...... no scheduled academics happening here but lots of life learning. Deanna is caring for 2 orphaned kittens. Jordan is working on the ranch, it is harvesting season.
I am thankful for...... the stability of my life, my community of friends and family, and for grace.
From the kitchen...... I am bored where cooking is concerned. Maybe it is time to watch some cooking shows again for inspiration.
I am reading....... a book Jordan wanted me to read called “The Ishbane Conspiracy” By Randy Alcorn. It is making me ponder about spiritual warfare and the battle that goes on unseen in the spiritual realm. (Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. )
I am hoping....... that the new kittens start eating food soon and drinking from a bowl. At what age do kittens usually start doing this?
I am creating...... nothing right now. I am not sure if I ever create anything?
I am listening to............ a documentary about dragons that the kids are watching in the living room.
Around the house........ it is messy and cluttered, but that is normal for my house.
One of my favorite things...... looking at pictures and taking a walk down memory lane. Maybe I will make a cup of tea and take a walk down memory lane tonight. :)
A few plans for the rest of the week................. Jordan turns 16 at the end of the week. I should make some kind of plan for that milestone birthday. Other then that, I don’t have plans.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
seen on FB
I've been to a lot of places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito either. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport, so you have to be driven there.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Two of the kittens have been adopted. :o)
Kittens looking for new home -- 3 are 8 weeks old, 1 is 6 weeks old, and 3 are almost 4 weeks old. All are outside cats right now. I have developed a severe allergy to them and they need to find new homes.
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These kittens are almost 4 weeks old (in these pictures they are 2.5 to 3 weeks old).
These two are both boys. Turtle on the left, Mr. Whiskers on the right.
UPDATE: Mr. Whiskers has been adopted.
This one is a girl, her name is Maybelle.
___________
These ones below are 8 weeks old.
female – Lovely
UPDATE: Lovely has been adopted.
female – Coppertop
female --- Little Patches
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This one is about 6 weeks old.
male --- Midnight
Teaching kids about responsibilities
“Responsibilities
As we look at our life we see four areas of Responsibilities: Time, Money, Possessions and Work. It is these areas that demand skills often labelled
Life Skills. Once again, the family offers a great training ground for learning these skills and in doing so fulfil our homeschool goals to prepare our children for their lives ahead.”
read whole article here: http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/Responsibilities.html
Time Management Tools for Children
http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/time-management-tools-for-children.html
Ordinary people think merely of spending time.
Great people think of using it.
Author Unknown
A Priceless Education for Pennies Makes Sense
How to plan a wonderful year of learning on the cheap!
http://hsbapost.com/2011/07/21/a-priceless-education-for-pennies-makes-sense/
Sausage Seasoning
I want to try making our own sausage patties. Here is a seasoning recipe I found:
http://feedingthecrew.blogspot.com/2011/07/sausage-seasoning.html
Sausage Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2/3 teaspoon garlic granules or 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Mix into 1 pound ground pork, turkey, beef, etc. Multiply recipe as desired.
Friday, July 22, 2011
So I Decide to Sit and Do Nothing
Interesting exercise to try…
“So I’ve decided, in response, to embark on L.L. Barkat’s 12-week God in the Yard study. If you aren’t familiar with L.L.’s book, she wrote it as a reflection of the time she spent outdoors and a guide for us to do the same. Every day for one hour for an entire year she sat outdoors in the same spot. Occasionally she read the Psalms or journaled a bit, but for the most part she simply sat and observed what happened around her.”
Read the whole article here: http://nebraskagraceful.blogspot.com/2011/07/so-i-decide-to-sit-and-do-nothing.html
Possible Books for Deanna
Exotic Small Mammal Care and Husbandry - http://www.amazon.ca/Exotic-Small-Mammal-Care-Husbandry/dp/0813810221/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311198202&sr=1-1
Exotic Animal Care and Management -- http://www.amazon.ca/Exotic-Animal-Management-Vicki-Judah/dp/141804198X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311198202&sr=1-2
A Techinician's Guide to Exotic Animal Care -- http://www.amazon.ca/Techinicians-Guide-Exotic-Animal-Care/dp/1583260129/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311198202&sr=1-3
Skunks on the Sofa: The Bizarre Hidden World of Exotic Pets and the Amazing People Who Rescue Them -- http://www.amazon.ca/Skunks-Sofa-Bizarre-Hidden-Amazing/dp/1577319664/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311198202&sr=1-3
How to Start a Home-Based Pet Care Business -- http://www.amazon.ca/How-Start-Home-Based-Care-Business/dp/0762738790/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311198202&sr=1-1
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Remind me of this with every decision…
powerful lyrics:
"Remind me of this with every decision
Generations will reap what I sow
I can pass on a curse or a blessing
To those I will never know"
Kittens looking for new homes
Kittens looking for new home -- 3 are 8 weeks old, 1 is 6 weeks old, and 3 are almost 4 weeks old. All are outside cats right now. I have developed a severe allergy to them and they need to find new homes.
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These kittens are almost 4 weeks old (in these pictures they are 2.5 to 3 weeks old).
These two are both boys. Turtle on the left, Mr. Whiskers on the right.
UPDATE: Mr. Whiskers has been adopted.
This one is a girl, her name is Maybelle.
___________
These ones below are 8 weeks old.
female – Lovely
UPDATE: Lovely has been adopted.
female – Coppertop
female --- Little Patches
----
This one is about 6 weeks old.
male --- Midnight
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Plant your garden 2011
"life is too short for drama: laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly – and accept life for what it is"
How To Plant Your Garden
First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses.
FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING ,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS :
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.
I love the movie “Meet the Robinsons”
WHY don’t I own it? (shakes head in disgust)
We watched this movie last night (sent to us via zip.ca) and here are some of my favorite quotes:
1. Franny: [to Wilbur] Mister, you're grounded... 'til you die.
2. Franny: [just before Lewis is about to leave to go back to the past] Wait Lewis, one more thing.
[Franny approaches Lewis]
Lewis: Yeah?
Franny: Just a little tip for the future, I am always right. Even when I'm wrong, I'm right.
[taps Lewis's nose]
Franny: [Lewis gives confused look then looks at Cornelius]
Cornelius: She's right. I would just go with it if I were you...
[chuckles]
Cornelius: and I am.
Lewis: Then you're absolutely right.
3. Wilbur: Keep moving forward!
4. Title Card: Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. - Walt Disney
Love that movie. I need to buy it. 
:o) We were born to be wild!
a quote from “Modern Christianity strays from 'The Way'
“
Jesus, it appears to me, wants us to have this kind of freedom, for he did not come to start a religion. He came to start a spiritual revolution. Jesus did not come to show us how to build cathedrals or ecclesiastical refuges. He came to show us how to live. Jesus did not come to fence us in but to set us wildly and wonderfully free. We were never born for captivity. We were born to be wild.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110716/OPINION03/107160342/Modern-Christianity-strays-from-‘The-Way’#ixzz1SabKBnfe
”
quote
"For believers the only possible way of staying in this world is to know that they no longer belong to it." - T. Austin-Sparks
Monday, July 18, 2011
pics from July thus far…
Here are a variety of pictures from July. I think Deanna is the photographer for most of them… pictures of her friends and her animals. There is also pictures from a bridal shower and some of her friend Nicole’s bunnies. I think this widget works like this… click on the picture and it will take you to the next picture.
Or you can check them out here as well…
quote
"Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character."
- Horace Greeley
Bear on Snakehill–warning from town’s FB account
A bear was spotted on Snake Hill. The Town encourages you to exercise caution in this area. For more information on bear safety visit http://bit.ly/phKFsz
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
natural mosquito spray
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2009/07/21/by-popular-demand-all-natural-mosquito-repellent.htm
but one the commenters had this to say…
May have to try this one out.
but one the commenters had this to say…
The original Listerine (or store brand) mixed with water in a spray bottle. I mix half of each together. I was originally using it for my dogs but I’ve started using it on myself and it works great not just for mosquitos but black flies as well.
May have to try this one out.
WATCH YOUR…
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Friday, July 15, 2011
would you like a kitten?
Deanna Schrock on Facebook said:
I am bottle feeding 3 kittens. 2 Boys, and 1 girl, and in about 3 weeks or so they will be ready for a new home. I will put up an album of pic's of them, and I hope that they will find new homes. I would like them to be inside cats though. They are very friendly. they LOVE to cuddle, and they will make great friends.
This is Mr. Whiskers.
This is Turtle (black one) and Mr. Whiskers.
This is Maybelle. <3
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
quote
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Brault
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
quote
You can see God from anywhere if your mind is set to love and obey Him. - A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
very true
What we see with our eyes and hear with our ears is colored by the condition of our heart. – author unknown to me
seen on FB
"The wildest colts make the best horses." - Plutarch // Inspiration for all the moms of strong willed children. :)
Friday, July 8, 2011
from FB
The Weather Network
”(Alex) Good morning, weather fans. For those of you still up (or just getting up!), here are some stats from last night's storms in Alberta:
- 3 tornadoes touched down, near Olds, Bergen and Innisfail
- Tennis ball-sized hail was reported in the Sundre area
- Sundre also received 60 mm of rain in 2 hours
- One cell south of Edmonton produced 2,000 lightning strikes in 25 minutes”
”(Alex) Good morning, weather fans. For those of you still up (or just getting up!), here are some stats from last night's storms in Alberta:
- 3 tornadoes touched down, near Olds, Bergen and Innisfail
- Tennis ball-sized hail was reported in the Sundre area
- Sundre also received 60 mm of rain in 2 hours
- One cell south of Edmonton produced 2,000 lightning strikes in 25 minutes”
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Well after learning about severe weather this afternoon…
Well after learning about severe weather this afternoon, we got to see it all in action this evening. We did not see a tornado but we did have one touch down on our community - http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/story.html?id=5067939
I think we should learn about winning the lottery tomorrow. 
severe weather learning
Deanna is very scared of storms (ever since two years ago when we had a storm break some windows in our home). So this afternoon during the thunderstorm here, we took some time to research about the ingredients of storms in hopes of relieving some of her fear. So we have learned about thunder, lightning, tornadoes, cloud types, hail, and more. I even learned a few new things too. :)
what is thunder? http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/page86g.html
what is lightning? http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/page179g.html
what is hail? http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/primer/hail/hail_basics.html
tornado - http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm
1987 Edmonton Tornado - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Tornado
HAILSTORMS: DO THEY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM OTHER STORMS? - http://www.chaseday.com/hailstorms.htm
smart goals
goals should be SMART:
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Attainable
R – Relevant
T – Targeted Time
may you covered in the dust of your rabbi <3
Enjoy the light he sheds on understanding the Hebrew culture.
Rob Bell Dust of the Rabbi from RSAofYAP on Vimeo.
Notes on faithful presence
I love this concept --- “faithful presence”. - http://drycreekchronicles.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/notes-on-faithful-presence/
Province approves distracted driving law
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The Alberta Government has announced Sept. 1 as the date of effect for a law designed to stop driver distractions and reduce accidents.
Bill 16, the Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving) Amendment Act will ban the use of cell phones and texting, reading, writing and personal grooming will also be outlawed. Those in violation of the new legislation will face a $172 fine.
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good morning
Take a moment to sip your coffee, look out at what the sun is shining on, breathe in and breathe out, be still...and be grateful.
No matter the pace of your morning you can always take just a moment to be still and know - and that moment will change the course of your entire day :)
Good Morning!
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"Measure your success not by the position you’ve reached in life but by the obstacles you’ve overcome." – Rebecca Bennett
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
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“It takes a disciplined person to listen to convictions which are different from their own.”
-Dorothy Fuldheim
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If your relationship God is all about correction and direction you are missing 90% of what He is saying-- affection.
life is too short….
Marc and Angel Hack Life - Practical Tips for Productive Living
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right and ignore the ones who don't. - via http://www.marcandangel.com/
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
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"After climbing a great hill, one finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk has not yet ended." ~ Nelson Mandela
Monday, July 4, 2011
pictures…
These are baby bunnies. Deanna and her friend Nicole decided to let their rabbits mate and on June 29, 8 cute little bunnies were born. We stopped in at their house the other day to see them and these are the two pictures I took.
This is a Tiger lily from my mom’s flower bed. Tiger lilies are her favorite flower. :)
Rock art… made while waiting for Jordan while he was kayaking on the river. :)
My sweetie Teneal… there is just something about a black and white photo.
A poem that reminded us of Camp Stumpy. Helen Steiner Rice is the poet, but in her version the place was called Sleepy Hollow I think. We changed the name for our beloved Camp Stumpy.
Some of our lilacs from this year.
time….
"Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you."
-- Carl Sandburg, poet
have you heard of BEEF bacon?
Alberta company introduces a new way to enjoy bacon - http://www.beefbacon.net/in-the-press/58-alberta-company-introduces-a-new-way-to-enjoy-bacon
AND
it is on sale at The Mad Butcher this week. I may have to go get some and try it. :) http://www.madbutcher.ca/main-navigation/current-specials/
What is life like in Holland?
I enjoy reading about other cultures, how people live their every day lives. This blogger is showcasing life in Holland. I found the Dutch’s focus on family/community similar to what I have and desire for my own life.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
home school --
STEPPING OUTSIDE THE GRADE LEVEL BOX
http://simplehomeschool.net/stepping-outside-the-grade-level-box/
A friend recently shared this story which relates to the article: “We were partaking in a hay ride for Canada Day when a woman asked my son if he was in kindergarten. Without batting an eye his response was "no I am home schooled and we do not need the distinction of grades". After I picked up my jaw it was very hard to contain my pride. ”
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A good relationship has a pattern like a dance and is built on some of the same rules. The partners do not need to hold on tightly, because they move confidently in the same pattern, intricate but gay and swift and free, like a country dance of Mozart's. -Gift from the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Friday, July 1, 2011
learning to live out of our hearts and not our intellect -- podcast to listen to
Living Out of Our Hearts
Religious people who are trying to make sense of their pain end up in some pretty scary places. That launches Brad and Wayne into a conversation about learning to live out of our hearts and not our intellect, which tries to understand what God is doing without a real engagement with him. They discuss the lessons of Job and its unique place in the Old Testament, as well as how in a growing relationship with God, making requests of him to fit what we want makes far less sense than learning to commune with him so we can be part of his unfolding purpose in our lives and in the world around us.
http://thegodjourney.com/2011/07/01/living-out-of-our-hearts/
cat allergy
Man oh man… my cat allergy is getting worse. I picked up the kittens to bring them in to feed them some soft food and now my throat is reacting (itchy, feels like it is closing, sore). Thank goodness I have allergy pills on hand.
They are so cute… why do I have to be allergic? Grrrrr!
expectations = unhappiness
I learned this lesson a few years ago… expectations kill relationships. This article addresses the husband/wife relationship but the lesson translates to all our relationships.
http://www.simplemarriage.net/expectations-equal-unhappiness.html
After I learned to let go of my expectations in one particular relationship in my life, I found any interactions with this person a gift and I appreciated them instead of being irritated with them for not meeting my expectations. I can now enjoy the freedom of just being in relationship… no strings attached. :)
ha ha ha … read this quote this morning ---
By the time a woman realizes her mother was right, she has a daughter who thinks she is wrong.
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