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Friday's Five

Each of these come from either the book, Grace-Based Parenting, or from the conference, Raising Truly Great Kids, workbook.

5     It's hard bringing out the best in children when they seem committed to bringing out the worst in us.

4     Our attitude shouldn't be that we "have" to do all these things for our children, but that we "get" to.

3     When we recieve our children as they are, we reflect the kind of love that God has for them.  It's the kind of love that will carry them through the good times and the bad times for the rest of their lives.

2     Raising children isn't a march with a distinct left-right-left-right cadence.  It's a flowing dance where the rhythms change all the time.

1    "Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither."  C. S. Lewis 

Patiently, I will wait

I'll be running the race, even while I wait.

Music Mania cont.

To continue with my music-themed-week, I am posting a song by Matt Goss and LCBC Worship. I really enjoy all the songs from their newest cd, Where it Starts.  In fact, I was at the concert when they recorded this song and the rest of the album. 

LCBC Worship - King of Heaven from Matt Goss on Vimeo.

My God is mighty to save

Here's another song I'm singing out this week. Enjoy!!

Just going through the motions?

I've heard this song before, but hadn't fully listened and gotten its message (I am definitely not an auditory learner - I learn best by watching and doing - just in case you wondered.)  My best friend sent this song to me yesterday letting me know how the words in this song have spoken volumes to her - and now, it has been replaying in my head since (I just needed a picture to go with it as well finding the lyrics online to 'sing' along.)

There have been quite a few songs that have really ministered to me this weekend. I might end up sharing more of them on here, in the hopes that they encourage you as well.  May you be strengthened and encouraged with the message.  Here's a link to the lyrics if you're like me, and need to "follow along!"

And here is another version, for those who don't want pictures, only words!!! LOL!!

Amen.

Yesterday is ... 

History.

Tomorrow is ...

a Mystery.

Today is ...

a gift. 

That's why we call it ...

the Present.

Attitude

There once was a girl who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. "H-M-M," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today." So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. "Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head. "YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

Attitude is everything. Choose to have a great day!

I may have posted this before, I'm not actually sure, but I have always loved this story of this little girl with such spunk!

I'm battling a cold right now and it would be so easy to complain that while the weather is beautiful, I feel miserable. But, since attitude is everything, I'm choosing to have a great day and enjoy propping my feet up and sleeping - even if nothing gets done ... sigh.

Have a wonderful weekend - and CHOOSE to make it great!

Inspired to Create

Where do you get inspiration to create?

Thursday was a beautiful day. After mowing the lawn (and getting my first official sunburn of 2008), I found this:

He had his drawing pencils and sketch book and was creating this:

"Two rotted trees with a stump in the middle"

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw him out there with his sketchbook. We hadn't worked in it since early last Fall, but he remembered all the details of those times: the sketch book, the pencil case stocked with pencils, erasers, and pencil sharpener and then, the blanket!! It was such a precious moment to see him sketching...and inspired by nature.

Seeing that reminded me of another one of his drawings. We were talking about the color red, and here is what he created:

And, it was inspired by this:

YEP! That is my Green Eggs & Ham book from when I was a wee-one! (Back in the days when my sister was still telling me my name was hyphenated!)

While Quintin didn't copy my bunny's Easter baskets in hand, he did offer his bunny many carrots from which to choose for a yummy meal!

Drawing is not something I would do for pleasure - but I receive so much pleasure in seeing Quintin's artistic interpretations of his life and the world around him. What a joy to see his inspirations come to life whether it be in pencil or crayon!

Inspiration

I had noted a week or so ago, that I've chosen *inspire* as my word of the year. I hope to be able to keep track of the things that have inspired me in 2008. I am also going to keep this graphic on my sidebar, feel free to grab it and use it in your own posts if you have something that has inspired you.

Today's inspiration:

It took this post from a family currently reading the same book, to inspire creativity and spark our imaginations for some good moments of play. Simple idea...simple inspiration - but created some great memories!






I love this book - does anyone else enjoy it?

PS - If you do use the inspire graphic, be sure to let me know so I can come and be....inspired! :D

This and that

Today feels like a good day for a list - a list of some of the things I've been wanting to update about and pass along.

1. T's cousin, Glenn, is at home - awaiting a heart transplant.
2. Here is compilation of updates that my sister in law sent to me concerning her friend. "Join us in praising our Lord! God continues to heal John. He is coming out of the sedation and waking up quite well (slowly, but well). He remains on minimal breathing support, many drips and numerous (but decreasing!) machines. God’s fingerprints are everywhere. Pray for God to continue to provide kind and gracious nurses as John continues to need a great deal of assistance with simple tasks and for the family to continue to testify as to God’s guiding so many healing hand(s). Praise to God that in His providential timing and by His Mercy and Grace the IV’s and most tubes have been removed. John is speaking softly and is beginning to realize his condition is (and needs much) improving."
3. Thank you faithful prayer warriors for prayers you've lifted for these two men.
4. I didn't get my rug finished this weekend and I'm so close - just ran out of time. :( I hope to get it done next week.
5. Inspired by Mary, I've chosen a word for myself for the year. I'm very excited - I will share more later, but I will tell you my word - INSPIRE. Have you picked a word for the year? If so, would you share?
6. I will be absent from the blog-O-sphere because of a lack of Internet hookup - which is okay - It would probably be better that I spend time with family as opposed to checking email and blogs! :) (Did I really type that?)
7. Will someone call me when Short Stop has Baby Bean? :-D
8. If my MIA status is disappointing to anyone - that is if anyone is still reading ;) - I have selected some of my favorite posts to hold you over! (In other words, I still want traffic on my site when I'm MIA! HAHAHAHA...just kidding!)

Selected posts to keep your fill of Momma Roar:

Mon - My testimony

Tues - Late night contemplations - this is a timeless classic, folks

Wed - Addicted to thinking - the followup to the above post

Thurs - In her own words

Fri - And we're off - My first blog post - January 29, 2007 - yep, I have a blog-O-versary coming up - and you all know how I like to celebrate!! Stay tuned!

Have a great week! I'm signing off....