Dirty Laundry

So I will try to cover this up with some cutesy pictures!! I am pretty real on my blog. I do not try to cover over my faults, though I do try not share all of them....a girl has to have some secrets! I deleted my last post. Too much "real" dirty laundry there. I am too raw, and though most comments were loving, there were a couple that stung too badly to risk leaving myself open to more. I am too weakened to stand in the fall of it all. (edit: If you are wondering if it was your comment, it was not...if you can ask yourself that then it was not you) I will say this....do not ask God to send a spirit of brokenness into your life if you are not really ready for it. Brokenness hurts, but it is necessary in order for God's glory to be complete in your life. Along with a spirit of brokenness comes the attack of the enemy. He is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour....I got bit badly.....mauled. Still, there is something in all of this from my Father. Something He wants me to see. I am to easily frustrated with my daughter's behaviors. Ok, enough of all that....I plan to spend much time in examination of myself.....deep reflection. I am afraid of this, and the fact that it scares me says it is necessary. Thank you for your prayers.

Let's talk happy stuff......Zach lost a tooth. That may not be a big thing, but he is 9!! Yes, NINE years old and still has all but 2 baby teeth....well 3 now. Those top 2 middle ones are loose, but not real loose. I told him to "work" on them and he could have 10 bucks each!!! Oh yeah...I want those puppies out of there. If they are not out by mid-August, I will have to PAY big bucks to get them pulled. That was the deadline from our dentist. They are turning dark, so they are not all the way alive.
Also, our garden is producing some grape tomatoes and wonderful bell peppers.Look how tall Zach is getting. I just noticed with this photo that his is able to rest his arm on the counter now.
Kyle is enjoying his part time work. He is working in the volunteer services department of the Center of Hope. Wednesday is his big day....he helps deliver Meals On Wheels to shut ins, and he cleans up a local park. When not doing actual volunteer services, he is working on his math skills. I love that guy!!! What a blessing to have him. Here is part of a conversation that went on here a while back:
Zach: How come Bud gets Kyle when you die?
Me: Well that has always been the plan. Why?
Zach: Cause I want him. He can live with me and my wife and kids.
Charlotte: No way! If Bud doesn't get him, I am the next oldest so I get him!
HeeHee....I love it!
Charlotte is keeping very busy this summer. She is a master on her roller blades. She is rarely in the house, but always outside with her friends playing. The social butterfly of the house. When she is inside, she chatters MUCH. Lots to share and much to say. She is spending her evenings reading. She found a series she LOVES....The Chronicles of Narnia. She has all 5 (or is it 6) books. I think she is on number 3.
Sassy-girl had a hay day yesterday. I went with my mom for the afternoon and while I was gone Sweetheart turned off the a/c (he paid the electric bill yesterday....wonder if that had anything to do with it lol) ALL the windows were open. Sass LOVES an open window. She ran from window to window not quite knowing exactly which one was the window. It really threw her for a loop when the dining room windows were opened.....she had never experienced those. Along with the open perch came lightly blowing window sheers....she LOVED that. Once the windows were closed for the night, she found herself at a loss.HEY!!! Get off of that table!!!!!

Once home from my time with mom....thank you mom for the BEST lunch I ever had....I ate the leftovers for dinner myself!....there was a box waiting for me. Remember back when there a was a giveaway for the Homestead Blessings DVD series??? I was wanting them so badly. I lost that giveaway, but I planned on asking for them for my birthday, and knew even then it was a long shot. Well, they were all sent to me by my sweet friend Amy.I had no words. The kindness was so overwhelming and I felt a little selfish. Amy....this is my prayer for you,

"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

Along with the DVD's she sent me a Figgy Pudding dessert roll and a Fig Tree turnover. These are the BEST kinds of treats!! Moda had a brilliant idea in opening their bakery!
Thanks Amy, I love you and am praying for your family 's move.

I am planning a quiet and reflective weekend. Lots of hand quilting and solitude...(thanks Sweetheart!) Tomorrow our Pastor starts a 4 week series called "Broken". I KNOW! Can you believe it??? I am hoping to see the grandkids tomorrow for church. I am not sure if they are in town or not.
Praying you all have a blessed weekend!!!