WEEKLY WRAP-UP
10/06/08-10/12/08
Weather: Mostly perfect fall weather with a weekend that was like an Indian Summer, in the middle 70's and sunny.
Sunday sermon: Pastor Kyle did an amazing job as usual, discussing how we move forward in our walk of faith. He described the process as starting with getting to know Christ, then accepting him and so on, until you become completely Christ-centered.
Life lessons: That life is short and it throws us curveballs but if we rely on God, everything will be ok.
Favorite meal(s): Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn & rolls
Treasured moments: My kiddos "taking care of me", a quiet weekend at home with my family.
Talked with: My parents, my friends & my Uncle
Things I read: Finished Doesn't She Look Natural? and started The Thirteenth Tale
Things we watched: Harry Potter, Bones, a few Gangland episodes, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and football
Places we went: ER, doctor's offices, more hospitals, grocery shopping, Detroit and church
Blessings: I've been blessed with good friends and a wonderful family
Challenges: Not stressing things that I have no control over
Family happenings: A diagnosis of Chiari Malformation for me Tuesday night in the ER which was followed by doctor visits and an MRI.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Weekly Wrap-Up
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
09/15/08-09/21/08
Weather: Lots of warm, but not too warm, and sunny weather
Sunday sermon: This was the final sermon in the Getting Political series and it was war and its biblical perspective. Pastor Wayne did a great job as usual and he gave me a lot to think about in terms of the upcoming election.
Life lessons: That friends are the family that I get to choose and that they can lift me up if I just let them.
Favorite meal(s): Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls
Treasured moments: Saturday afternoon with my kids, Small Group on Sunday night, going over my son's first graded quizzes. He got an A- on his spelling test! A B+ and a B- on his math quizzes and an A on his geography!
Talked with: My parents, my small group members
Things I read: The bible, Frankenstein, Change of Heart
Things we watched: Fringe, Bucket List, Waitress, Gangs of New York and Igor
Places we went: Dance, swim, church, small group, the movies, shopping
Blessings: I've been blessed with good friends and a wonderful family
Challenges: Letting go and leaving God in charge of ALL of my life
Family happenings: Ani's dance class, Aidan's swim lessons, an outing to the movies to see Igor, Small Group
09/15/08-09/21/08
Weather: Lots of warm, but not too warm, and sunny weather
Sunday sermon: This was the final sermon in the Getting Political series and it was war and its biblical perspective. Pastor Wayne did a great job as usual and he gave me a lot to think about in terms of the upcoming election.
Life lessons: That friends are the family that I get to choose and that they can lift me up if I just let them.
Favorite meal(s): Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls
Treasured moments: Saturday afternoon with my kids, Small Group on Sunday night, going over my son's first graded quizzes. He got an A- on his spelling test! A B+ and a B- on his math quizzes and an A on his geography!
Talked with: My parents, my small group members
Things I read: The bible, Frankenstein, Change of Heart
Things we watched: Fringe, Bucket List, Waitress, Gangs of New York and Igor
Places we went: Dance, swim, church, small group, the movies, shopping
Blessings: I've been blessed with good friends and a wonderful family
Challenges: Letting go and leaving God in charge of ALL of my life
Family happenings: Ani's dance class, Aidan's swim lessons, an outing to the movies to see Igor, Small Group
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Weekly Wrap-Up
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
09/08/08-09/14/08
Weather: A very rainy, gloomy fall weekend but I love that kind of weather!
Sunday sermon: This was the second sermon in the getting political series. I was very impressed by how Pastor Wayne really made his way through it without aligning himself to any particular party, etc. This sermon was on the wisdom in the bible about our economy.
Life lessons: That sometimes I just have to let go of anger and disappointment. If I give it to God, He will give me peace.
Favorite meal(s): Manicotti with Italian sausage and crusty bread
Treasured moments: The time I spent with some girlfriends just having fun together, my relaxing Sunday at home with my kids.
Talked with: My parents, my girlfriends
Things I read: The bible, Frankenstein, The Secret Scripture, Be Sweet
Things we watched: An American Crime (so traumatic and wrenching!), the first episode of Fringe, and lots of football
Places we went: Grocery shopping, swim, church & dinner with my girlfriends
Blessings: I've been blessed with good friends and a wonderful family
Challenges: Letting go of some hurt that was just festering in my heart
Family happenings: Aidan's swim lessons, a visit from Jimmy's daughters
Monday, September 8, 2008
Weekly Wrap-Up
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
09/01-09/07
Weather: Fall is on its way! It was gorgeous out, not too warm at all with bright blue skies.
Sunday sermon: It was the beginning of a new sermon series on politics and how we should use the instructions in the bible to chose our politics. I think this is going to be a very interesting series.
Life lessons: That my daughter is a magnet for disaster and that I just need to give it up to God. He will take care of her and make sure she's safe enough.
Favorite meal(s): Parmesan chicken with alfredo
Treasured moments: The evening I spent with our small group bible study, everyone is so amazing! And the time I spent making sun catchers with my kiddos.
Talked with: My parents, the urgent care doctors & nurses, my good friends in small group
Things I read: Daring Chloe, Breaking Dawn, the bible
Things we watched: Some of the VMA's and a LOT of football
Places we went: Shopping, swimming pool, urgent care, church and small group
Blessings: That my daughter didn't cause any permanent damage to herself
Challenges: Keeping my head when Ani's hand was gushing blood
Family happenings: Aidan's swim lessons, Ani sliced her thumb open & ended up at Urgent Care getting 6 stitches, church & Small group
09/01-09/07
Weather: Fall is on its way! It was gorgeous out, not too warm at all with bright blue skies.
Sunday sermon: It was the beginning of a new sermon series on politics and how we should use the instructions in the bible to chose our politics. I think this is going to be a very interesting series.
Life lessons: That my daughter is a magnet for disaster and that I just need to give it up to God. He will take care of her and make sure she's safe enough.
Favorite meal(s): Parmesan chicken with alfredo
Treasured moments: The evening I spent with our small group bible study, everyone is so amazing! And the time I spent making sun catchers with my kiddos.
Talked with: My parents, the urgent care doctors & nurses, my good friends in small group
Things I read: Daring Chloe, Breaking Dawn, the bible
Things we watched: Some of the VMA's and a LOT of football
Places we went: Shopping, swimming pool, urgent care, church and small group
Blessings: That my daughter didn't cause any permanent damage to herself
Challenges: Keeping my head when Ani's hand was gushing blood
Family happenings: Aidan's swim lessons, Ani sliced her thumb open & ended up at Urgent Care getting 6 stitches, church & Small group
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Weekly Wrap Up
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
08/22-08/28
Weather: It was BEAUTIFUL out! Not a cloud in the sky. It was a little on the hot side yesterday but still beautiful.
Sunday sermon: It finished up the series on Colossians, this one was about how the people we choose as friends show lots of things about us.
Life lessons: That I need to be diligent in my bible time and prayer or else the enemy gets a foothold into my mind and life.
Favorite meal(s): Burgers on the grill
Treasured moments: Watching my kids play on the beach all day on Saturday, seeing Aidan take his first jet ski ride.
Talked with: My parents, Jimmy's coworkers
Things I read: Bitten to Death by Jennifer Rardin, the bible
Things we watched: Just plain ol' tv
Places we went: End of summer party at Jimmy's bosses house on the lake, the pool
Blessings: We had a safe weekend
Challenges: Trusting solely in God
Family happenings: Pig roast at Jimmy's bosses house, a trip to the pool.
08/22-08/28
Weather: It was BEAUTIFUL out! Not a cloud in the sky. It was a little on the hot side yesterday but still beautiful.
Sunday sermon: It finished up the series on Colossians, this one was about how the people we choose as friends show lots of things about us.
Life lessons: That I need to be diligent in my bible time and prayer or else the enemy gets a foothold into my mind and life.
Favorite meal(s): Burgers on the grill
Treasured moments: Watching my kids play on the beach all day on Saturday, seeing Aidan take his first jet ski ride.
Talked with: My parents, Jimmy's coworkers
Things I read: Bitten to Death by Jennifer Rardin, the bible
Things we watched: Just plain ol' tv
Places we went: End of summer party at Jimmy's bosses house on the lake, the pool
Blessings: We had a safe weekend
Challenges: Trusting solely in God
Family happenings: Pig roast at Jimmy's bosses house, a trip to the pool.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Weekly Wrap-Up
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
8/18/08-8/24/08
Weather: The week was pretty nice, though slightly on the warm side. Saturday was horridly hot!!!
Sunday sermon: It was based on Colossians 4, about how we are to evangelize. It was a great sermon as usual.
Life lessons: That if I simply give things up to God in prayer, He will answer in His way, in His time.
Favorite meal(s): Chicken breasts on the grill, it always tastes so juicy and good!
Treasured moments: The time we spent with my kids. Watching them watch the shows at the Ren Fest, they had the time of their life.
Talked with: My parents
Things I read: Julie by Catherine Marshall
Things we watched: The season finale of America's Best Dance Crew, Day of the Dead 2008 (HORRIBLE!) and The Goonies
Places we went: The Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI
Blessings: We has a great day at the Festival and a safe trip. Also, the excitement my kids have for going to church filled me with such happiness this weekend.
Challenges: Trusting God that whatever is wrong with my legs/feet is in His hands and that He will watch over me. It's a challenge to give it up to God and not stress over it as if I, a mere human, could actually fix it by stressing about it!
Family happenings: Family trip to the Renaissance Festival.
8/18/08-8/24/08
Weather: The week was pretty nice, though slightly on the warm side. Saturday was horridly hot!!!
Sunday sermon: It was based on Colossians 4, about how we are to evangelize. It was a great sermon as usual.
Life lessons: That if I simply give things up to God in prayer, He will answer in His way, in His time.
Favorite meal(s): Chicken breasts on the grill, it always tastes so juicy and good!
Treasured moments: The time we spent with my kids. Watching them watch the shows at the Ren Fest, they had the time of their life.
Talked with: My parents
Things I read: Julie by Catherine Marshall
Things we watched: The season finale of America's Best Dance Crew, Day of the Dead 2008 (HORRIBLE!) and The Goonies
Places we went: The Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI
Blessings: We has a great day at the Festival and a safe trip. Also, the excitement my kids have for going to church filled me with such happiness this weekend.
Challenges: Trusting God that whatever is wrong with my legs/feet is in His hands and that He will watch over me. It's a challenge to give it up to God and not stress over it as if I, a mere human, could actually fix it by stressing about it!
Family happenings: Family trip to the Renaissance Festival.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Weekly Wrap Up
(I've stolen this idea from Diane, who stole it from someone else...thanks!)
8/11/08-8/17/08
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
8/11/08-8/17/08
Weather: For the most part, the weather was great. It was absolutely perfect this past weekend, not too humid
Sunday sermon: We did not go to church this week. :(
Life lessons: I will continue to rely on God instead of myself...He does so much better at running my life.
Favorite meal(s): The best tasting meal I had all week was the omelet and hashed browns I threw together when we got home late Sunday night. YUM!
Treasured moments: The time we spent together as a family, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I loved watching the kids have a great time together.
Talked with: My mom, Gina, Heather, Missy
Things I read: Twilight & New Moon by Stephanie Meyers
Things we watched: Hmmm nothing but America's Best Dance Crew
Places we went: The pool and Michigan's Adventure
Blessings: We had wonderful weather for our trip to the amusement park and a safe trip to the park and to Detroit yesterday.
Challenges: Trusting God's advice to keep my mouth shut when it came to some issues that really upset me. Having patience when a child would get too greedy.
Family happenings: Family trip to Michigan Adventure.
8/11/08-8/17/08
WEEKLY WRAP-UP
8/11/08-8/17/08
Weather: For the most part, the weather was great. It was absolutely perfect this past weekend, not too humid
Sunday sermon: We did not go to church this week. :(
Life lessons: I will continue to rely on God instead of myself...He does so much better at running my life.
Favorite meal(s): The best tasting meal I had all week was the omelet and hashed browns I threw together when we got home late Sunday night. YUM!
Treasured moments: The time we spent together as a family, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I loved watching the kids have a great time together.
Talked with: My mom, Gina, Heather, Missy
Things I read: Twilight & New Moon by Stephanie Meyers
Things we watched: Hmmm nothing but America's Best Dance Crew
Places we went: The pool and Michigan's Adventure
Blessings: We had wonderful weather for our trip to the amusement park and a safe trip to the park and to Detroit yesterday.
Challenges: Trusting God's advice to keep my mouth shut when it came to some issues that really upset me. Having patience when a child would get too greedy.
Family happenings: Family trip to Michigan Adventure.
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