Who I am

Elizabeth Elliot once said, “The preoccupations of young women – their looks, their clothes, their social life – don’t seem to change much from generation to generation. But in every generation there are a few who make other choices.”

I am a woman in radical abandonment to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I believe that the Bible is true--every word of it. And I won't compromise on that or back down on that. It is the Truth. Jesus is the Only Way.

Can I just say something...

This is a post for anyone who plans to do anything in their life.

Today I had the unfortunate opportunity to see yet another headline about yet another star or so called star embarrassed,shocked and dismayed that their personal naked pictures of themselves were leaked out to the media.

Did anyone fail to see that one word: personal.

Their personal naked pictures.

Here's a tip from me to you.

Don't take naked pictures of yourself.

And then I speak to soon...

And I woke up this morning to 3 inches of snow!

Spring! Spring! Spring!

Today was complete and total bliss.

The sun was shining, the wind was warm and the the ladybugs were out in full force.

You couldn't wipe the grin off my face.

We made mud pies, and brick and wood sculptures, I piled wood, I did some brushing (that's hedging trees for all you city girls), I power raked the back yard and then I weeded 1/3 of my garden in preparation for planting.

Later, we took a walk to the library and my whole town was outside. Well, almost the whole town.

Every storefront keeper was sweeping the walks, people were sitting in the benches and having happy conversations.

It's seemed as though all the world was singing our song, "It's spring! It's spring! It's spring!"

I'm a grandmother!

My daughter announced she was pregnant today...with the air pocket packing that comes in the box with books from Amazon.ca.

Anyway, she first had 6 kids, and then 5 more. Thank goodness she is not an "octo-mom", I don't think we could handle the barrage of media or the number of family members who would come out of the woodwork announcing that "that Grandmother is not stable."

So, I am a grandmother to two fuzzy ducks, a baby tiger, three teddy bears, an elephant, a multi-coloured horse, a Pooh bear, a lady bug and a Lego.

I'm going shopping for them...not matter how unstable it makes me look.

A note to my older self

Doesn't that sound like a great book title?

I think I will start a new feature on my blog--Notes to My Older Self.

It will consist of little observations of things, other people and ideas that I don't want to forget when I become older.

This is one I must write down. I want to tuck it away and pull it out when I have grown children...who are married and are very capable of making their own decisions. This gem comes via a great friend. They said, " I believe I would have a much better relationship with my Mom if--instead of telling me what I should do--she said, 'Well, I don't agree with that, but I respect your decision and as I give this to God, I know that I can support you.' If she had that approach, I'd be much more likely to ask for her opinion or advice."

Wow. A heavy thought. This friend wanted so much to have a better relationship with her Mom but her Mom doesn't have ears to hear this statement.

I want to be a Mother who has a great relationship with my kids as they mature into adults and make decisions.

So--for my blog readers, especially those who have kids who are 18 plus...please drop in some advice, or share a regret or a time that you and your kids/mom had a breakthrough.

I want to learn.

Teach me.

plastered...to the window

If you drove down the street and saw a woman plastered to the window...a woman with a wild and desperate look in her eye...a woman whose face is pressed against the glass and her mouth is yelling, "Let me out! Let me out!" Don't worry, it was me.

Oh, I am fine. More than fine. The laundry is done, the house is cleaned, bills are paid, food is prepped. My kids are quietly colouring on the floor. Jeep is working his way through the taxes...and me, I'm bored. Boooo00OO00oooored. Let me out of my house!!!

What does a woman do when everything is caught up and she finds herself with free time?

Naturally, she goes to the grocery store.

Milkshakes

Milkshakes come from cows

And shoes are made of leather

Exhaustion comes from running

And blue skies from pink-night weather

Lemons come from green trees

Fall comes from yellow leaves

Frost comes from nights of full moons

So winter wears woolen sleeves

Spring hops into the air

Like a rush of morning song

That sends the cows a chewing

to make milkshakes all along

OK, what I've really been up to...

As you have seen--a major lack of posts...and for a good reason.
As I am pursuing intimacy with God, it has come to my attention that there are some issues that needed dealing with.

Here's a little gem for all my married friends. And for the single woman, tuck this one away for the days when you will need this. Because, you will need it.

I've gone through the list below, and repented. And guess what? I'm crazy in love with my husband more than ever. He is the best man on the planet. He is kind, caring, thoughtful, strong, a great leader and a man who makes me laugh. He is the most precious person to me on the face of the earth. And I am so thankful that he forgives me for all the ways I have treated him when I was bitter.

Disclaimer: Remember, if you get angry, annoyed or feel like leaving this blog, it just means that your flesh is responding to God's truth.

Here we go...

A chapter from the Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Principle #3 Bitterness Hinders Love ( don't let the title deter you!)

Many of the wives I have counseled have told me they were not bitter, they were however "hurt". Gently, I explain to them that the emotions of feeling "hurt" or "resentful" are usually how you feel when you are bitter. There are several common signs of bitterness. As you read through the following list, ask yourself if you are manifesting any of these signs:

(OK, BUCKLE UP BECAUSE HERE IS WHERE GOD'S SWORD IS ABOUT TO DIVIDE BETWEEN SOUL AND SPIRIT- :)

Common Signs of Bitterness
1. Gossip and slander
In the process of complaining, the wife gossips about him and slanders her husband, thereby defiling others.She has either nothing or very little that is good to say about him.

See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled...
Hebrews 12:15-17

2.Ungrateful and Complaining
The wife is not grateful to her husband.She murmurs to herself and complains to others about him

Do all things without grumbling or disputing...Phil. 2:14

3.Judges Motives
Whatever he does is suspect in her eyes. Even if he does something nice, she thinks his motive must be off. For example, "He only did that to look good to his parents." "I know it seemed like a nice gesture, but he didn't really mean it."

Therefore do not go one passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5

4.Self-Centered
The wife spends a lot of time thinking about herself. She is very self-absorbed. Her focus is fixed on herself and the hurts done against her.

...do not merely look out for your own personal interests...Phil. 2:4

5.Excessive Sorrow
Grief and hurt has crowded out any joy, peace or love that she used to have. It has, in fact, filled up her heart. It may, at times, overwhelm her.

But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. John 16:6

6. Vengeful
The wife looks for ways to avoid her husband. Perhaps she leaves when he is home, pouts or gives him the cold shoulder. she is paying him back for what he has done to her.

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone...Never take your own personal revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God... Romans 12:17,19

7. Brooding
The wife broods about what her husband has done. She thinks about it often and plays it over and over in her mind.

Love does not take into account a wrong suffered. 1 Cor. 13:5

8.Loss of Joy
Lately, the wife has little or no delight in her relationship with the Lord. Because of her sin, instead of God's peace and joy, she is experiencing intense emotional pain and misery.

And I shall delight in Thy commandments which I love. Psalm 119:47

9. A Critical, Judgmental Attitude
It is difficult for the wife to take her focus off what her husband has done wrong and foucs instead on what she is doing wrong.

You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. Matt. 7:5


If your husband has hurt you, it will help if you take a moment and think about what percentage of the problems in your marriage are his responsibility and what are your fault. For example, suppose you believe that the problems in your marriage are 40% your fault and 60% his responsibility.

God wants you to begin biblcally dealing with your bitterness by taking 100% responsibility for your 40%.

My new name!

Find your new name...
1. Witness Protection Name (mother's and father's middle names): Elinor Alexander
2. NASCAR Name (first name of your mother's dad and father's dad): Martii John
3. Star Wars Name (first three letters of your last name, two of your first): Wil-ho (oh, that will generate laughs)
4. Detective Name (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Bird
5. Soap Opera Name (middle name, city where you were born): Christine Thunder
6. Superhero Name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink, add "the" to the beginning): The Red Rooibos
7. Fly Girl/Guy Name (1st two letters of your first name, last two of your last): Homs
8. Gangsta Name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite cookie): Mint Keno-Cookie
9. Rock Star Name (first pet's name, childhood street name): Muffy Kaministiquia