Did some aerobics this morning. A glass of water and even 1/2 hour of aerobics get my metabolism started in the morning. I notice the difference in my energy if I don't do something.
Ephesians chapter 5 - It is hard to live Godly lives, I'm proof that God understands. He stays with me, supports me, comforts me and loves me despite the fact that I do not appear to live the Godly life. If you watch NCIS imagine getting the head slap from Gibbs. I get it from God all the time.
On this day:
1990 - I have always been busy and quite often load up a day with plenty to do. Andy and I took Lindsey and Nicole to the zoo. This is a great time of the year to go, the animals are much more active and out of the dark hiding places they go in the summer to keep cool. I can't help but wonder where Alice and Merri were this day. Later when we got home, Mark and I took Nicole down to our friends, the Logan's, boat and ran down the river to Sindbads for dinner. Haven't been there in a while, they have great chili! The zoo and Sindbads, now there is a day!
1994 - U.S. President Clinton dispatched an aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf when Iraqi troops were spotted moving toward Kuwait. The U.S. Army was also put on alert. This has been going on too long don't you think?
Parenting - Went to a meeting last night to hear Mary talk about her and John's experiences as Foster Care parents. It wasn't exactly an invitation to join the Foster Care program, but it certainly was an eye opener as to how much is needed in this program. Those of us that love our children can't imagine doing what has happened to so many of these children. Thank God for people like John and Mary that took in infant after infant and gave them an extra dose of love to have them then returned to abusive or negligent family. There are many programs designed to help foster kids or disposable children as they are often called. Providing clothes, scholarships and prayer are ways you can help if you can't take a child in. Go to LSSM.com to find a way.
Ethiopia - history
The name Ethiopia also occurs in many translations of the Old Testament, but the Hebrew texts have Kush, which refers principally to Nubia.[36] In the New Testament, however, the Greek term Aithiops, 'an Ethiopian', does occur,[37] referring to a servant of Candace or Kentakes, possibly an inhabitant of Meroe which was later conquered and destroyed by the Kingdom of Axum. The earliest attested use of the name Ityopya in the region itself is as a name for the Kingdom of Aksum in the 4th century, in stone inscriptions of King Ezana,[38] who first Christianized the entire apparatus of the kingdom. wow, not sure that was interesting.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Vinny!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
October 6, 2014 Monday Child health day
Started this week off with an ab workout, not just for keeping the abs flat (which they are not) but to strengthen the back to avoid that back pain that we are so often having. Come on just do 10 or 20. Sit ups or crunches, or whatever you can do.
Jeremiah - chapter 20 - "the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One." Poor Jeremiah, his problems were his friends heckling him about his faith. Pick new friends? What about sharing your faith? It is easier to just stay in a circle of believers, but I don't think that is what Jesus did.
On this day:
1985 - Nicole was just 5 months old, but I had Aaron, Merri and Lindsey on this day. I loved having the kids here and it seems they were here quite often. Adele picked up the girls in the afternoon and then Cathy came to pick up Aaron in the evening. It was so empty when they left. But I always got to keep Nicole. :)
1847 - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was first published in London. Great book!
Parenting - Going to a Women of the Church meeting tonight and a friend of mine Mary, is presenting a talk on Foster Care Throwaway kids?? This family has adopted quite a few disposed children. She knows what she is talking about. Looking forward to it.
Ethiopia - more history:
Ethiopia is one of the founding members of the UN, the Group of 24 (G-24), the Non-Aligned Movement, G-77 and the Organisation of African Unity, with Addis Ababa serving as the headquarters of the African Union, the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the UNECA, African Aviation Training HQ, the African Standby Force and much of global NGOs focused on Africa. Despite being the main source of the Nile, the longest river on earth, Ethiopia underwent a series of famines in the 1980s, exacerbated by civil wars and adverse geopolitics. The country has begun to recover recently, and it now has the largest economy by GDP in East Africa and Central Africa
Jeremiah - chapter 20 - "the Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One." Poor Jeremiah, his problems were his friends heckling him about his faith. Pick new friends? What about sharing your faith? It is easier to just stay in a circle of believers, but I don't think that is what Jesus did.
On this day:
1985 - Nicole was just 5 months old, but I had Aaron, Merri and Lindsey on this day. I loved having the kids here and it seems they were here quite often. Adele picked up the girls in the afternoon and then Cathy came to pick up Aaron in the evening. It was so empty when they left. But I always got to keep Nicole. :)
1847 - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was first published in London. Great book!
Parenting - Going to a Women of the Church meeting tonight and a friend of mine Mary, is presenting a talk on Foster Care Throwaway kids?? This family has adopted quite a few disposed children. She knows what she is talking about. Looking forward to it.
Ethiopia - more history:
Ethiopia is one of the founding members of the UN, the Group of 24 (G-24), the Non-Aligned Movement, G-77 and the Organisation of African Unity, with Addis Ababa serving as the headquarters of the African Union, the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the UNECA, African Aviation Training HQ, the African Standby Force and much of global NGOs focused on Africa. Despite being the main source of the Nile, the longest river on earth, Ethiopia underwent a series of famines in the 1980s, exacerbated by civil wars and adverse geopolitics. The country has begun to recover recently, and it now has the largest economy by GDP in East Africa and Central Africa
Sunday, October 5, 2014
October 5, 2014 Sunday
John - chapter 10 - verse 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." Just a reminder that it is Sunday and your shepherd calls.
On this day:
1968 - If things had worked out - I would have been married to Don Michie 46 years today. My hat is off to those who have celebrated long years of marriage together.
1921 - The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time. The game was between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. That time of the year! Hopes for the Tigers is fading. I didn't get married this year, sorry. They have won the pennant twice in my lifetime, the years I got married - 1968 and 1984.
Parenting - Take your kid to the ball game - baseball, football, hockey, whatever, great time together!
Ethiopia - more history:
The earliest possible mention of Ethiopia in records was by the Ancient Egyptians who may have referred to it as the Land of Punt. The earliest kingdom to rise to power in Ethiopia was the Sabean influenced D'mt in the 10th century BC, which established its capital in Yeha. In the first century AD the Aksumite Kingdom rose to power in Tigray Region with its capital at Aksum and grew into a major power on the Red Sea, subjugating Yemen and Meroe and converting to Christianity in the early fourth century. The Aksumite empire fell into decline with the rise of Islam, forcing the Ethiopians to move south into the highlands for refuge. The Aksumites gave way to the Zagwe Dynasty who established a new capital at Lalibela, before giving way to the Solomonic Dynasty in the 13th century. During the early Solomonic period Ethiopia went through military reforms and imperial expansion that made it dominate the Horn of Africa. Portuguese missionaries arrived at this time
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Anniversary Don! RIP
On this day:
1968 - If things had worked out - I would have been married to Don Michie 46 years today. My hat is off to those who have celebrated long years of marriage together.
1921 - The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time. The game was between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. That time of the year! Hopes for the Tigers is fading. I didn't get married this year, sorry. They have won the pennant twice in my lifetime, the years I got married - 1968 and 1984.
Parenting - Take your kid to the ball game - baseball, football, hockey, whatever, great time together!
Ethiopia - more history:
The earliest possible mention of Ethiopia in records was by the Ancient Egyptians who may have referred to it as the Land of Punt. The earliest kingdom to rise to power in Ethiopia was the Sabean influenced D'mt in the 10th century BC, which established its capital in Yeha. In the first century AD the Aksumite Kingdom rose to power in Tigray Region with its capital at Aksum and grew into a major power on the Red Sea, subjugating Yemen and Meroe and converting to Christianity in the early fourth century. The Aksumite empire fell into decline with the rise of Islam, forcing the Ethiopians to move south into the highlands for refuge. The Aksumites gave way to the Zagwe Dynasty who established a new capital at Lalibela, before giving way to the Solomonic Dynasty in the 13th century. During the early Solomonic period Ethiopia went through military reforms and imperial expansion that made it dominate the Horn of Africa. Portuguese missionaries arrived at this time
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Anniversary Don! RIP
Saturday, October 4, 2014
October 4, 2014 Saturday Yom Kipper
Weight watchers has been a very effective program for a lot of people. So often we don't stick to the program and end up back where we started. Keep trying, to be healthy, keep in shape and stay alive for the future, especially grand children! Weight Watchers have videos out that you can exercise to, the one I did today is Get Started. Aerobics and weights.
Psalm 136 - "Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good! His mercy endures forever." When all else fails. God does not.
On this day:
2013 - Debbie, Sue, Waynette and I went up to Michi-lu-ca for a women's retreat. Now that the news is out that the camp is being sold, I am so glad that we got up there for a visit. What a beautiful place and what very fond memories I have of that place. We girls had a very fun weekend up there! Don't miss an opportunity to visit out other camp, Stony Lake, so that you don't have to be sorry when it's gone. Support Living Water Ministries!
1535 - The first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. Ok I admit this is huge to me!!!
Parenting - Neither of my friends that this is about read my blog, but I will share this anyway. One friend has a niece that she feels is not in a good place, the girl is 11 or 12. She is middle school, which I think is a very trying age for child and family alike. She tries to give this girl the support and love that she can, but is being treated like a meddlesome mother by the girl. (who has no mother) The other friend is involved with the girl by doing "fun" things that the girl likes and so, is the favored person right now. It has caused a rift between the two friends. I can stand back and say both are interested and helping the girl get through this stressful age, but can't mend the problem between the two women. Woe is me. Maybe when they go on vacation next month - together?
Ethiopia - more history
Some of the oldest evidence for modern humans is found in Ethiopia,[9] which is widely considered the region from which Homo sapiens first set out for the Middle East and points beyond.[10][11][12] Tracing its roots to the 2nd millennium BCE, Ethiopia was a monarchy for most of its history. During the first centuries of the Common Era the Kingdom of Aksum maintained a unified civilization in the region.[13][14][15][16]
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Psalm 136 - "Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good! His mercy endures forever." When all else fails. God does not.
On this day:
2013 - Debbie, Sue, Waynette and I went up to Michi-lu-ca for a women's retreat. Now that the news is out that the camp is being sold, I am so glad that we got up there for a visit. What a beautiful place and what very fond memories I have of that place. We girls had a very fun weekend up there! Don't miss an opportunity to visit out other camp, Stony Lake, so that you don't have to be sorry when it's gone. Support Living Water Ministries!
1535 - The first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. Ok I admit this is huge to me!!!
Parenting - Neither of my friends that this is about read my blog, but I will share this anyway. One friend has a niece that she feels is not in a good place, the girl is 11 or 12. She is middle school, which I think is a very trying age for child and family alike. She tries to give this girl the support and love that she can, but is being treated like a meddlesome mother by the girl. (who has no mother) The other friend is involved with the girl by doing "fun" things that the girl likes and so, is the favored person right now. It has caused a rift between the two friends. I can stand back and say both are interested and helping the girl get through this stressful age, but can't mend the problem between the two women. Woe is me. Maybe when they go on vacation next month - together?
Ethiopia - more history
Some of the oldest evidence for modern humans is found in Ethiopia,[9] which is widely considered the region from which Homo sapiens first set out for the Middle East and points beyond.[10][11][12] Tracing its roots to the 2nd millennium BCE, Ethiopia was a monarchy for most of its history. During the first centuries of the Common Era the Kingdom of Aksum maintained a unified civilization in the region.[13][14][15][16]
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Friday, October 3, 2014
October 3, 2014 Friday
Kim and her resistance ring and a workout she calls Pilates. It isn't really Pilates. It is squats and leg thrusts and arm workouts using a ring with resistance springs. I think if you did it longer then the 1/2 hour workout she gives you, it would work better, but it is ok for an off day.
2 Corinthians chapter 4 - Honest this is the reading today.
vs 1 and 2 "Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways: we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God."
It is important that we work together, love our neighbor and not accuse but trust that we all want what is best for God's work here on earth.
On this day:
2012 - Mom and I were up at Farwell. My Uncle Hank, who was also my Godfather had died and my Aunt Teresa and the family had to deal with the funeral. I felt my uncles hand on my back pushing me to go up there and take care of my aunt. I am so glad we went, it helped her and the family get through a very trying time. Its what families do for each other.
1893 - The motor-driven vacuum cleaner was patented by J.S. Thurman. Going to be using mine today! I get enough cat hair to make another cat from the bag.
Parenting - My friend Don's daughters were remembering that their Mom used the term "crackpot", which has an entirely different meaning these days. Or with today's phone, it might be crockpot. I believe I have been referred to as a crackpot and I know I have used the term. Talk about a generational "thing". Make sure you know which context you are using and avoid an argument. Does anyone know where Don's crockpot is?
Ethiopia - history
This article covers the prehistory and history of Ethiopia, from emergence as an empire under the Aksumites to its current form as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, as well as the history of other areas in what is now Ethiopia such as the Afar Triangle. The Ethiopian Empire (Abyssinia) was first founded by Habesha people in the Ethiopian Highlands. Due to migration and imperial expansion, it grew to include many other primarily Afro-Asiatic-speaking communities, including Amhara, Tigray, Oromos, Somalis, Afars, Sidama, Gurage, Agaw and Harari, among others. Our heritage is rarely from one single source is it?
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
2 Corinthians chapter 4 - Honest this is the reading today.
vs 1 and 2 "Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways: we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God."
It is important that we work together, love our neighbor and not accuse but trust that we all want what is best for God's work here on earth.
On this day:
2012 - Mom and I were up at Farwell. My Uncle Hank, who was also my Godfather had died and my Aunt Teresa and the family had to deal with the funeral. I felt my uncles hand on my back pushing me to go up there and take care of my aunt. I am so glad we went, it helped her and the family get through a very trying time. Its what families do for each other.
1893 - The motor-driven vacuum cleaner was patented by J.S. Thurman. Going to be using mine today! I get enough cat hair to make another cat from the bag.
Parenting - My friend Don's daughters were remembering that their Mom used the term "crackpot", which has an entirely different meaning these days. Or with today's phone, it might be crockpot. I believe I have been referred to as a crackpot and I know I have used the term. Talk about a generational "thing". Make sure you know which context you are using and avoid an argument. Does anyone know where Don's crockpot is?
Ethiopia - history
This article covers the prehistory and history of Ethiopia, from emergence as an empire under the Aksumites to its current form as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, as well as the history of other areas in what is now Ethiopia such as the Afar Triangle. The Ethiopian Empire (Abyssinia) was first founded by Habesha people in the Ethiopian Highlands. Due to migration and imperial expansion, it grew to include many other primarily Afro-Asiatic-speaking communities, including Amhara, Tigray, Oromos, Somalis, Afars, Sidama, Gurage, Agaw and Harari, among others. Our heritage is rarely from one single source is it?
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
October 2, 2014 Thursday
Kicken' with Country with Denise Austin. I don't even have to wake up for this I have been doing it so long. Start your day with Alvira.
Mark - chapter 4 - Jesus calms the storm. We all have storms. The disciples were still afraid even though they were in the company of Jesus. We are all afraid to die and what comes after. We all stress abut how we will die, more as we get older but you can alleviate the concern of where you go. Strengthen your faith.
On this day:
2009 - The youth group had a coffee house/open mike night at church with a sleep over. I seem to remember it being a well received event. But I'm not youth director anymore.
1836 - Charles Darwin returned to England after 5 years of acquiring knowledge around the world about fauna, flora, wildlife and geology. He used the information to develop his "theory of evolution" which he unveiled in his 1859 book entitled The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Hope my book is as well read as this one has been.
Parenting - It's that time again! Don was over for dinner last night and then our dance class after. We had just sat down to dinner when little Gracie came to the door selling pretzels for her soccer team. Now I have pretzels. I sat down to have another bite when I heard a knock. It was Dalton next door, he needed to be at the high school for band practice. It only took 10 minutes to drive him and my dinner was still a little warm. I'm happy to support kids that are making good choices and doing the right things. Dalton's mom is a single working mom and was late getting home. no problem.
Ethiopia - interesting history as well.
Ethiopia (/ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/; Amharic: ኢትዮጵያ?, ʾĪtyōṗṗyā,
listen (help·info)), officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north and northeast, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. With about 87.9 million inhabitants,[3] Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world, as well as the second-most populated nation on the African continent. It occupies a total area of 1,100,000 square kilometres (420,000 sq mi), and its capital and largest city is Addis Ababa.[2]
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Mark - chapter 4 - Jesus calms the storm. We all have storms. The disciples were still afraid even though they were in the company of Jesus. We are all afraid to die and what comes after. We all stress abut how we will die, more as we get older but you can alleviate the concern of where you go. Strengthen your faith.
On this day:
2009 - The youth group had a coffee house/open mike night at church with a sleep over. I seem to remember it being a well received event. But I'm not youth director anymore.
1836 - Charles Darwin returned to England after 5 years of acquiring knowledge around the world about fauna, flora, wildlife and geology. He used the information to develop his "theory of evolution" which he unveiled in his 1859 book entitled The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Hope my book is as well read as this one has been.
Parenting - It's that time again! Don was over for dinner last night and then our dance class after. We had just sat down to dinner when little Gracie came to the door selling pretzels for her soccer team. Now I have pretzels. I sat down to have another bite when I heard a knock. It was Dalton next door, he needed to be at the high school for band practice. It only took 10 minutes to drive him and my dinner was still a little warm. I'm happy to support kids that are making good choices and doing the right things. Dalton's mom is a single working mom and was late getting home. no problem.
Ethiopia - interesting history as well.
Ethiopia (/ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/; Amharic: ኢትዮጵያ?, ʾĪtyōṗṗyā,
listen (help·info)), officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north and northeast, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. With about 87.9 million inhabitants,[3] Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world, as well as the second-most populated nation on the African continent. It occupies a total area of 1,100,000 square kilometres (420,000 sq mi), and its capital and largest city is Addis Ababa.[2] Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
October 1, 2014 Wednesday
Worked out with Jillian. Six minute circuit training, kicks your butt. Great muscle and cardio.
1 Corinthians chapter 10 - This speaks of communion. For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. "in remembrance of me"
On this day:
2006 - Mom and I went to Midland to see Aunt Teresa after her surgery and spent night with Uncle Hank at their place. On Saturday we went to watch Nicole play Lacrosse at Central in a tournament. It poured the entire day. When we left we drove up to Andy's in Roscommon and spent the night. On this morning we had a nice quiet start with coffee and conversation. I will have to count on these family trips to get my up north "fix" occasionally now.
1990 - U.S. President George H.W. Bush addressed the U.N. General Assembly and once again condemned Iraq's takeover of Kuwait. Writing on the wall?
Parenting - I was so happy that my daughter could go to safe camps when she was young and learn of God's great grace in the peaceful outdoor settings of Michi-lu-ca and Stony Lake. I had spent part of my childhood in the country, on the lake, and wanted her to share that experience and serenity that it offered. That is an experience you can give your child to strengthen their faith, provide them with Christian friends for a lifetime and many happy memories of childhood. Michi-lu-ca is not an option any longer but you can still provide your child with all that great stuff at Stony Lake Camp. Seriously consider it!
Ethiopia - we have moved from Damascus today:
Hows that for a map?
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
1 Corinthians chapter 10 - This speaks of communion. For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. "in remembrance of me"
On this day:
2006 - Mom and I went to Midland to see Aunt Teresa after her surgery and spent night with Uncle Hank at their place. On Saturday we went to watch Nicole play Lacrosse at Central in a tournament. It poured the entire day. When we left we drove up to Andy's in Roscommon and spent the night. On this morning we had a nice quiet start with coffee and conversation. I will have to count on these family trips to get my up north "fix" occasionally now.
1990 - U.S. President George H.W. Bush addressed the U.N. General Assembly and once again condemned Iraq's takeover of Kuwait. Writing on the wall?
Parenting - I was so happy that my daughter could go to safe camps when she was young and learn of God's great grace in the peaceful outdoor settings of Michi-lu-ca and Stony Lake. I had spent part of my childhood in the country, on the lake, and wanted her to share that experience and serenity that it offered. That is an experience you can give your child to strengthen their faith, provide them with Christian friends for a lifetime and many happy memories of childhood. Michi-lu-ca is not an option any longer but you can still provide your child with all that great stuff at Stony Lake Camp. Seriously consider it!
Ethiopia - we have moved from Damascus today:
Hows that for a map?
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
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