Sunday, 05 July 2009
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Happy 4th on the 5th
We enjoyed our simple 4th of July celebration. Early in the day, friends came by for a while to donate some baby chicks that they hatched and couldn't keep. They stayed long enough for the kids to play and swim with their friends. We were planning on going berry picking, but delayed that plan so that JD could work on the broken tractor. Debra continued sanding her dresser and the kids and I attended to the animals. In the late afternoon, we had a cook out and then prepared to drive for fireworks. Our county cut fireworks out of the budget last year, so we had to drive almost an hour, but it was worth it. While they still made Julia slightly nervous, Elijah loved them. He sat on our laps, pointed and jabbered about them. It was precious and I will download those picture from my sister's camera later today.
Here's our traditional red, white and blue kid picture that Moriah has coordinated the last few years. Although Julia's shirt is pink, it has sparklers on it and says, "little sparkler." That suits her quite well.
Here's Tori's hair with extensions, put up in a pigtails. I love it like this but question how I'll ever have time to do it again. (My visiting friend did it this time.)
We took about 20 pictures of Elijah with his first ear of corn, here is my favorite. He spent a long time working it over.
We are continuing our celebration by having apple pie for breakfast since we were too full and too busy last night.
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
Abraham Lincoln
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Dear Jenny, This comment is actually for your Quiet Anxiety entry, but I wasn't sure you'd see it there since I am adding it after the fact. Anyway the message is from my daily devotional and I wanted to share it with you in hopes of reminding you of the bountifulness of our Loving Father. In Christ Alone, Shi
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We are
living in extraordinary times that call for extraordinary faith. Our Father is
not surprised by the events of our life nor is He unaware of our
struggles. Each and every one of them must pass through His hands and
came to us with His permission. Trust Him. Abandon yourself to Him
in childlike faith, knowing that no matter how you feel, no matter what you see
- He is in control. Choose to give Him praise now - when the skies are
dark and the winds are blowing. And when the storm is over, you will see
the evidence of His hand and heart at work in your life.
@Shi - That's very good, I'd like to post it where others will see it. Thanks. Are you going to do CA foster care? How's Caleb's development? You can email me at jenandkids@verizon.net if you'd rather. God bless, Jenny