Family day out.....

I trust you are having a good day. I will be busy today as i have to babysit my sisters 3 children overnight so that will be 6 kids to look after. They will be here any minute so this will just be a quick post.

We have been having beautiful weather this past few days. We decided to take the kids to the beach yesterday evening and we saw some amazing views when the sun was setting. It is a 12 mile journey from our house to this beach. There is a park beside the beach that we went to so the kids got to play. Can you believe i forgot to take my new camera with me; fortunately my husband was able to take some pictures on his phone so here are some i wanted to share.........

The kids outside our house on Daddy's bike

Family day out.....

A must see film!

I watched a DVD yesterday called Facing the GIANTS. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who hasn't seen it. It was a blessing and encouragement to my husband and I. My kids enjoyed watching it also. You can view a trailer for this movie by clicking the following link http://www.facingthegiants.com

A quick update for the day......

Hello again. Monday is usually a bit hectic with the start of the school week and getting stuff done around the house but not today. I have decided to take it easy and take the day off school as we have had visitors . Pastor Mark brought his brother Trevor and sister-in-law Lynn over for a visit. We enjoyed chatting over a wee cup of tea. They have 2 beautiful little children - 3 Yr. old Conner and 16 month old Charlotte. Conner liked holding the Dinosaurs ie. Lizards and the kids had fun playing together. I just had to take a picture of little Charlotte as she has beautiful red hair. So cute.

Pictures......

Today I got a brilliant gift from my kids for Mothers day. Can anyone guess what it is ???????

Kong Long and Cocoa
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Yes I got a new digital camera.Thank you Jade Marky and J.J. Now i can take some nice pictures and post them here for all to see. I am spoiled, i really am. My husband even made my mum and i a nice meal. He did really well. Thank you Stan.

A Mother's reward.....

With Mother's day approaching i thought i would write a short poem and wish all the Mother's out there a Happy Mother's day. Of course if we have to wait until Mother's day to show our Mother's how much we appreciate them then there is something wrong. We should tell our Mother's how much we love them at every opportunity.Take care until next time...............

A Mother's reward

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A child is a gift from God above,

he gives us children to care for and love.

So when God gives a Daughter or Son

He is saying " I'm trusting you with this little one."

To be a Mother is a wonderful blessing-

A full time job, that's often testing.

The greatest reward for a Mother can be-

when that child says "Jesus I'm trusting in thee."

Then that child will truly know

that their Mother's love has really been shown

In raising that child to Love the Lord

Yes, this indeed is a Mothers Reward.

By Karen Cullen

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Psalm 127:3 Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.

A bit of Humor for the day.......

Let Me Help You With That
Walking down the street, a man passes a house and notices a child trying to reach the doorbell. No matter how much the little guy stretches, he can't make it. The man calls out, "Let me get that for you," and he bounds onto the porch to ring the bell. "Thanks, mister," says the kid. "Now let's run."

Better Write That Down
An elderly husband and wife noticed that they were beginning to forget many little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous, as one of them may accidentally forget to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire. So, they decided to go see their physician to get some help. Their physician told them that many people their age find it useful to write themselves little notes as reminders. The elderly couple thought this sounded wonderful, and left the doctor's office very pleased with the advice.
When they got home, the wife said, "Dear, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? And why don't you write that down so you won't forget?"
"Nonsense," said the husband, "I can remember a dish of ice cream!"
"Well," said the wife, "I'd also like some strawberries on it. You better write that down, because I know you'll forget."
"Don't be silly," replied the husband. "A dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can remember that!"
"OK, dear, but I'd like you to put some whipped cream on top. Now you'd really better write it down now. You'll forget," said the wife.
"Come now, my memory's not all that bad," said the husband. "No problem--a dish of ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream."
With that, the husband shut the kitchen door behind him. The wife could hear him getting out pots and pans, and making some noise inconsistent with his preparing a dish of ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. He emerged from the kitchen about 15 minutes later.
Walking over to his wife, he presented her with a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband and said, "Hey, where's the toast?"

Thy word have i hid in mine heart, that i might not sin against thee

(Psalm 119:11)

Here is a Psalm that i learned while teaching the kids it in school. They learn a lot of scripture verses so i also get to memorise them too. Psalms is an amazing book. In fact the Bible is an amazing book. God Bless.

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PSALM 1

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

UPDATE..........................

Spring is in the air and it is my favourite season although it doesn't look like it with the weather we are having today-It's very windy and wet.

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We had to go to Bethel this morning as my husband isn't feeling so good. I think it must have been that trip to Newtownards the other day on the motorbike, please pray for him. He and Stuart had a good time i was told.

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Anyway we enjoyed the service and fellowship and we are looking forward to tonights service. It was literally shelter in the time of storm. We are having tea tonight after the service so i will be making some marshmallow bars and some sandwiches. Nothing too complicated.

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I haven't been doing alot this week just the usual schooling but i need to do a spring clean soon and get rid of some of that junk i have been hoarding in the cupboards.

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I have started reading John Bunyans - The Pilgrims progress which i am really enjoying. The kids have been learning about him in the club on Wednesday nights.

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Well i really must go for now and get dinner ready. God Bless.