Archive for May, 2006

Beauty to Unveil

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006

cap cover (Custom) (3).jpgOne of the deepest ways a woman bears the image of God is in her mystery. By “mystery” we don’t mean “forever beyond knowing,” but “something to be explored.” “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,” says the book of Proverbs, “to search out a matter is the glory of kings” (25:2). God yearns to be known. But He wants to be sought after by those who would know Him. He says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13). There is dignity here; God does not throw himself at any passerby. He is no harlot. If you would know Him you must love Him; you must seek Him with your whole heart. This is crucial to any woman’s soul, not to mention her sexuality. “You cannot simply have me. You must seek me, pursue me. I won’t let you in unless I know you love me.”

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First Words

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

Noah’s first official word: Ball. It’s very cute – he seems to say it with a southern drawl, and he tries so hard to make the “L” sound at the end, but can’t quite get it. He walks around with this ball saying, “Bawoo.”

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Here’s something to think about. I looked back in some baby books to see what Elijah and Zeke’s first words were…

Elijah’s was “Gammie” (for Grammie) and there has always been a very special bond between his Grammie Potter (my mother) and him – even across the miles. Elijah’s other first words were people’s names and the letters of the alphabet – he could recall both uncannily – and he’s such a people person and a great reader.

Zeke’s was “car” and Zeke has always had a facination with vehicles and wheels. He still lies with his face against the floor and watches the wheels of a vehicle turn while he pushes it. And oh boy, if we get stopped at train tracks while a train crosses – Zeke is in heaven!

So maybe Daddy will get the sports nut that he wants in Noah? A son that will sit beside him on the sofa and watch basketball and football?! Hope so! (And frankly, I hope Elijah and Zeke grow into this too!)

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Passing on the Baton

Monday, May 15th, 2006

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Here are the wonderful homemade cards Elijah and Zeke made me for Mother’s Day. They each made me one at school last week, and then they each made one at Sunday School yesterday.

Says a relieved Dave, “Good, I’m off the hook. I don’t like it that I have to get you something for Mother’s Day – you’re not my mother.”

David! You’re such a brat!

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Little Buddies

Saturday, May 13th, 2006

Noah with one of his little buddies – Christian Winger

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We do a babysitting exchange with the four other families that make-up the staff of Bethany Church. Christian’s mother took this picture the last time we brought our boys over there to be babysat, and she just e-mailed it to me. Noah is just a couple months younger than Christian, and he has three older sisters (8, 6, 3), so things can get pretty crazy when they’re all together!

Our staff is baby boomin’! We have eleven kids between the five of us, and there is no end in sight! (Although, I think Christian’s family is done – now that they have their little boy!). Four out of five of us had a baby in 2005, and the one that didn’t is expecting this July! It’s awesome!

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What A Day!

Friday, May 12th, 2006

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Ok, so yesterday wasn’t exactly my shining moment as a mother. It was Zeke’s preschool program yesterday and I completely forgot! Dave drove Zeke to preschool yesterday, and was surprised to see a large group of people standing in the foyer of the church that serves as Zeke’s preschool. As he zoomed back to campus (yes, he broke the speed limit) he called on his cell phone.

“Get ready,” he said, “I’m coming to pick you and Noah up. It’s Zeke’s program today.”

“What?!” I exclaimed, “It is?”

Well, to make a long story short, we arrived five minutes late, and there was no harm done. Except to my pride, of course. Oh dear, honestly, sometimes I feel so inadequate! And truth be told, I really am – I’m thankful for the grace of the Lord, which covers my shortcomings!

Anyway, if I may speak in my own defence, Dave invited 15 people over for supper last night, so I was a little preoccupied! It’s difficlult to get my house in some semblance of order with three young boys running around, and it also takes a lot of mental preparation on my part. As an introvert married to an extrovert I’m definitely forced out of my comfort zone a lot. It’s good for me.

Here’s a photo from last night. All the seats were taken by the grown-ups, and after serving up my boys’ supper I wondered, “Where are they going to sit?” They needed to be out of the way while everyone else served themselves, so this is where they ended up – under the table! They thought it was great fun!

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Men In Capris?

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

I’m not sure how I feel about this, but apparently Zeke thinks it’s OK. He went and found a pair of Noah’s pants to wear today. I must say, capris are perfect attire for the lovely spring weather we’ve been having.

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It’s Cool To Be A Geek

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

Last night was Kindergarten share night at Elijah’s school – the kinders get to show their families what they are working on in class. This is what Elijah is doing…

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He’s learning how to type! Actually, I think it’s called ‘keyboarding’ now, right? He’s really very good at it too! It’s quite amazing to think that in a few years Elijah will probably be ‘keyboarding’ better than his Mom and Dad. (I took a short typing class in tenth grade, and Dave – none at all. We’re pretty pathetic!)

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