So I’m a bit of a history nerd, especially American History and I love to use the Webster’s 1828 Dictionary for reference. My #4 came to me with a friend issue a few days ago and we’ve been discussing this on and off the past few days. But I really wanted to get into it a little deeper. Friend as defined by Webster 1828, Noun 1. One who is attached to another by affection; one who entertains for another sentiments of esteem, respect and affection, which lead him to desire his company and to seek to promote his happiness and prosperity; opposed to foe or enemy. A friend loveth at all times. Proverbs 17:17 I love this definition! A friend doesn’t seek to destroy our reputation, our self-image or us as a person. Thus meaning we don’t actively talk negative about someone directly in front of them or behind their backs. My girl has had to deal with this. Mutual friends don’t laugh or like Instagram or Facebook shares that are directed at another friend. A friend seeks to spen...
So the Mr. has been working extra side jobs for the past few months. And while we are Thankful to God for the extra income, we have been super busy with it all. So for the Mister's birthday we decided to spend a day away. So last Friday, we had planned on getting everything all ready and packed when we had an extended family emergency. The Mr. had landed another side job that he was sure he would have done Friday night, but as circumstance would have it. It wasn't done until mid Saturday morning. I'd say around 11am Saturday morning we finally were headed out to our favorite place to be. Lancaster County. We arrived to the our camper, made sure the heat was working and did a quick set up. We can only stay one night b/c we have no access to water right now at the campground. But that's OK, we only needed one night/day to spend as a family and get some good quality time in. :) We went for dinner, did a Wal-Mart run and the back to campe...
By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer." - Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885 I Love September!! The air has a crisper quality about it. I can smell the ocean almost daily. I idea of a new school year has me giddy. And not because I send my kids off to school, but because I get to be with them as they learn so many new things every day.. I love the smell of new books, I have been known to occasional huff them. :) I love new boxes of crayons, I have 20 right now. Glue and scissors bring back such wonderful memories for me as a kid. You see I was the teacher as a child, I would set all my stuff animals and dolls around this little table I have in my room and pass out worksheets for them to do. :) Then I would correct them, and walk fondly around the table patting my students heads.. Now I get to do that with my own children. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on...
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