tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62297546122535645962023-07-17T23:05:50.942-06:00The2MarysA Christian perspective from two Marys who couldn't be Marthas if they triedBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-80202241110557047732010-11-11T10:29:00.000-07:002010-11-11T10:29:19.151-07:00Small Town DA Mark HurlbertThere is a lot going on in our small town. If you have ever lived in a small town you will understand the problems with the small town justice system. It is backwards. It makes me think of the song by Vicki Lawrence or more recently performed by Reba,'The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia." The accountablity for our DA seems a little weak. They are able to convince the victims to plea Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-60842275587194997842010-10-12T10:48:00.000-06:002010-10-12T10:48:47.794-06:00Why do Wives Dis their Husbands?First of all I must say I love the using the word "dis". It is such a silly word that has evolved as a slang term in our english language. This is why I can't learn a different language. Because, I am sure there are words like "dis" that people in the Hispanic, French, German etc. culture use and I will never understand what they are saying. So I will continue to use big gestures with my handsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-16089658102032370062010-10-08T09:44:00.000-06:002010-10-08T09:44:44.767-06:00Yoga in the ClassroomWell another great learning day at our local public school (sarcasm intended). My 5th grader came home upset about what they had to do for PE. Apparently a parent was allowed to come to the gym and teach yoga to all the 5th graders. She taught them a few chants and positions to allow their spirits to be connected with each other. Wow, did my hair bristle up and down my neck.
Of course, theBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-39607843762170108922010-09-27T12:09:00.000-06:002010-09-27T12:09:55.451-06:00Crazy Talk in the Public SchoolsMy son Logan could write a blog about the crazy stuff he hears at school. I am not talking about the silly "stuff" kids say, but the crazy "stuff" teachers say. I am so glad he knows the Truth and can filter out the crazy.
His science teacher explained to the class his interpretation of evolution. Old Darwin himself would turn over in his grave. Basically, 70 thousand years ago there were Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-35813428240071057542010-09-21T12:00:00.000-06:002010-09-21T12:00:12.125-06:00We Can't Do Anything We WantObama, in his message to our public school children, repeated the same ol' American mantra of "We can do anything we want if we work hard and get an education". I am pretty sure those aren't his exact words but close enough. I disagree. I know it is not shocking that I disagree with Obama, but I disagree with the whole premise that all people can do anything if they work hard at it. That is Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-56777380009744363632010-09-15T09:34:00.000-06:002010-09-15T09:34:13.245-06:00Obama Talks to our ChildrenAre you kidding me? What a waste of value time and tax dollars.
That is all I have to say about that subject:)Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-54795739734855330762010-09-14T10:29:00.000-06:002010-09-14T10:29:55.475-06:00Where's the Love?Where is the love? This is what I want to know. We can have knowledge, wisdom, money, generousity, kindness, etc...but still refuse to love. Believe me I am at fault too.
Here is what I am talking about and I hope it comes across well. But since I am the writer of this blog I am sure someone will be offended. (I need to work on that...someday).
A friend of mine is on a brand new walk Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-7519642616647602402010-07-23T08:19:00.000-06:002010-07-23T08:19:38.552-06:00Help Wanted-Only Men Should ApplyLately in the news women have been all bent out of shape about comments men make about their gender. For example, Colorado Senate race had a comment made by the male candidate towards the shoes of the female candidate. It was really nothing and actually accurate. He said "Vote for me because I don't wear high heels". Whoopee doo da day is what I say. We do wear high heels (well I don't Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-8993754883728512262010-07-20T12:38:00.000-06:002010-07-20T12:38:00.407-06:00We Added a Martha-Slightly TweakedWell as the picture to the left shows, we added a Martha. But she doesn't know it yet. She is the friend that keeps us all glued together. In fact when we need glue she would be the one to remember to bring it. She keeps us on schedule but is able to change at a moments notice. That is the only way she can stay friends with us and love us unconditionally. Her name is Teresa and what a Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-9576899435948164192010-05-04T05:36:00.002-06:002010-05-04T05:44:24.182-06:00What a change!So it's my second day at work after being at home with my girls for 3 and a half years. The much anticipated change in our lives is taking place and it feels so strange. Sad to see this "season" of my life end and also a bit of excitement of reentering the "adult world". I think.The girls had a great day at preschool yesterday and my first day of work was, dare I say easy? I've heard that Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236104744808836827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-59842983086475569642010-04-10T08:36:00.003-06:002010-04-10T09:14:05.724-06:00That's what friends are for-Part 1So, it's been a long time since my last post, and my life has changed dramatically. I will someday write a book- but not today. My purpose of today's post is to express the value of the true friendships I have experienced over the last 3 months and possibly inspire you to rekindle an old friendship, patch up a bruised friendship, or make the time to introduce yourself to someone new and Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236104744808836827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-25291481338636771952010-03-30T10:17:00.001-06:002010-03-30T10:18:43.868-06:00Are You Afraid to Parent?Friends and/or acquaintances make comments all the time to me about how their kids behave poorly. Here are some of the comments:
"I tell them to go to bed and they just ignore me."
"I have to hide certain foods in the house so my kids won't eat it all."
"My little boy screams at me when I ask him to come in for dinner."
"I hate taking my children to the store because they argue and complain Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-74664457855835431692010-02-22T13:34:00.000-07:002010-02-22T13:34:29.933-07:00Through the Eyes of a MaryI think Marys must drive Marthas nuts. I somehow singlehandedly ruined a Women's Tea Party at my church. I don't think I ruined it for everyone, just the Marthas at my table.
My friend and partner in Maryville, Jennie, went with me to the Women's Tea Party. We entered to a beautifully arranged sanctuary of tables and women. All tables uniquely decorated and all women oogling and awing the Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-4654890294796653312010-02-17T09:13:00.000-07:002010-02-17T09:13:27.808-07:00Are you Christian, Mormon or Catholic?My 10 year old daughter (bless her heart) must know what people believe at the very beginning of any relationship. And in her world you are either Christian, Mormon or Catholic. Three catagories only...pick one.
If they answer Christian, then she must know if they love Jesus. Who is He? Do you believe God or do you believe IN God?
I love her security and confidence in her faith. I love Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-39825951459290489452010-02-16T10:56:00.000-07:002010-02-16T10:56:59.329-07:00What do I do all day?A friend asked what I did all day, because I always look like I am rushing around somewhere. To be honest I do not know what I do all day.
I usually workout, do my Bible study, laundry, coach.....
Sometimes I clean, sometimes I blog, sometimes I write...
Whatever I do all day, I never get it all done. My system seems to work for me because I get enough done to survive and get to another day.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-11338123203959942272010-02-10T14:36:00.000-07:002010-02-10T14:36:22.132-07:00Lesson for ParentsWhy are parents afraid to parent? This is a question I ask myself all the time. When children are yelling, behaving badly, kicking, screaming, demanding etc. I just want to say, "Would you please start parenting!" It is time to kick it into high gear.
I have a favorite saying that drives my kids nuts. When they ask me more than once for something, for example, "Can I go to my friend's house,Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-2065384676727811922010-02-09T11:24:00.000-07:002010-02-09T11:24:37.684-07:00Children Do Listen (at times)Well like I said in the last blog, Jessie and I would talk again about the "Molly" situation. I have to say she handled it well.
Jessie and her buddy Maddie asked "Molly" to play with them at recess. "Molly" couldn't believe it. She was quite shocked actually, but was very happy to be included. They had a great day.
When we talked later about her decision to include "Molly", Jessie was Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-66322605743695163232010-02-05T15:10:00.000-07:002010-02-05T15:10:28.456-07:00Th Heart of a ChildLesson 4 (I think)
My daughter came home to share that some girls at school are just plain mean and she doesn't understand why. The story went something like this:
Three girls are best friends, usually two of them at a time. The third one is always left out. The third one or odd-girl-out changes each week. Well it appears the two girls "Jane and Kate" have excluded "Molly" forever. Very Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-29609510196621240882010-02-03T19:50:00.000-07:002010-02-03T19:50:35.640-07:001 SamuelAfter our lesson on how God uses young men to do His work, I caught our son reading 1 Samuel. He said he wanted to read the story for himself and really get to know Samuel.
Sounds good to me:)
Knowing my son, he will have a ton of questions for me (or Jim) to answer. I better be ready......I better start praying now.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-15213131211546581732010-02-02T15:30:00.000-07:002010-02-02T15:30:17.868-07:00The Word is for the Young too!Daniel, David, and Samuel were not old and wise in their faith. They were young men or more correctly boys. Yet they knew God and God knew their hearts. These boys did amazing things because they believed God.
We have been talking to our kids about these true and real characters of the Bible. Daniel was taken from his safe Jewish home and dropped in the middle of Babylon. We helped them Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-19866239993972474852010-01-30T11:48:00.000-07:002010-01-30T11:48:07.687-07:00Do it in Love!My sister-in-law is keeping me accountable. She emailed me in love saying...where are the daily posts!!!
First lesson learned post:
My son is amazing. He is 11 years old and loves the Lord. Not only does he love the Lord, he understands and believes what He says in the Bible. I also need to mention that he is very confident in his faith. I say this because he has many conversations with Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-67778635944981588792010-01-27T11:05:00.000-07:002010-01-27T11:05:07.793-07:00Hello AgainIt has been awhile since I have written and I am finally glad to be back at it. Life has given our family a bit of a twist. We have been emotionally involved with our dear friend and the absolute destruction of her family from sexual abuse. It is still a bad situation but we continue to see the Lord protecting them.
It just made me realize a few things about how I viewed myself as a Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-53776183948837492192009-12-15T09:01:00.002-07:002009-12-15T09:29:48.354-07:00We All Have a PurposeMy question to my self has been "Beth what is your purpose here?" After getting my children's book published I had to learn how to market the dagnabit thing. I checked out other author's websites and blogs and social networking sites. I found out that every author had a reason to market their book. To sell it! I know this is not rocket science, but bear with me. ThatBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663703765914228515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-75642064630088660512009-12-12T08:03:00.002-07:002009-12-12T08:10:18.780-07:00If I had a million dollars!So Beth and I were chatting last night and we asked each other.... if you had all the money you needed and then some, how would you change your life? Have you ever REALLY stopped to consider life in a non money needing sort of way? It was such a great reality check because if you are anything like me, life is a battle to get the money we need to pay the bills, buy groceries and squeeze in a Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236104744808836827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229754612253564596.post-28732916912385325542009-12-03T14:27:00.002-07:002009-12-03T14:50:13.023-07:00In the name of Love!With two little people that we made and a wonderful 84 year old Grandmother who helped make me, my husband and our 4 year old Burnese Mountain Dog, life is never dull. I obviously am the caretaker and I have to tell you that I feel as though I am truly being blessed right now (in a mind losing, energy sucking, fly paper feeling sort of way:) )Really, we were able to spend yesterday at Walmart Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236104744808836827noreply@blogger.com0