Little ones are such a reminder of the mercy and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Standing on the Rock, we cannot fall.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Standing on the Rock
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
So what do I do all day??
I am a Keeper-of-our-home. So what do I do all day??? This is a question I am asked so frequently. Hmmm.
So, with this blog I thought that I would encourage my adult daughters in homemaking, and my maidens still at home in homemaking skills--with just the regular life at home. AND I would help answer THAT question people so often ask me. At least that is what I planned to do.
I have been looking over my blog and it seems that I am not doing as I set out to do. I didn't realize how absolutely charming granddaughters can be. Smile!
We have dear friends and family all across the US and across the world (Japan--dear Wilhites) and I so want to let all glimpse into our lives. For about 28 years of our marriage we have lived away from our families. For 24 of those years we have lived at least 1300 miles away. We have missed all the new births, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, funerals. I have often felt so far away. But now with internet (something I didn't have for many years) I can keep people in touch -- at least with little glimpses. It still is not the same as being there.
I was thinking about this -being so far away - and I reflected back to Isaac and Rebekah. She left her home and went to Isaac's, possibly never seeing her family again. Communication was slower than we have today. No internet. No way to send pictures of the twins as they grew up. (no Rebel T2i, Dad). As much as I don't like this high technology...I am thankful that I can share just a small part of our lives with friends and family today. So back to my purpose for my blog, encouraging my girls to " be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed." as Titus tells us. We as women are lacking this encouragement from the world today, not just the 'world' so to speak, but the 'christian world'. The encouragement is to get your degree, have a good job, send your children to good schools, make sure your "technology is up-to-date. Sometimes as women who understand that the Lord does want us to be keepers at home for His glory, we get entangled in the affairs of this world. I pray that I can be just a small encouragement to my daughters, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters to be content with what the Lord desires of us. The world often has so many attractions...that all seem so very good. But to keep our homes, love our children, and respect our husbands brings glory to God.
So not only do we enjoy every little giggle and cute expression from the granddaughters, but we also cook, clean, sew, decorate, garden, study, pray, hike, show hospitality(frequently)....oh I don't have time to list what keeps us busy. As I reflect back on my blog...it is just part of my life that I share. I am a keeper of our home.
So I should make a comment on the pictures. For lunch we served Bison burgers on freshly ground whole-wheat sesame seed sandwich buns that Christianna made. (with lettuce from the garden) At breakfast we had Father's Day Sundae's with fresh pineapple slices, strawberries, ricotta cheese, coconuts, and walnuts. Lydia made wonderful Maple-Almond muffins(Steve's Favorite) for Dad. So we cook...not just to get by, but to nourish and to delight.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Nathanael and Jesharelah's official Wedding date is October 16, 2010
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Susanna and Ashlyn
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sing Praises to the Lord
After coming home from the piano recital, I was preparing for Sunday, Rebecca and Chris were resting, Steve was mowing, and the girls. I really didn't know what they all were doing...but I did know that Abigail was with them and they were outside. As I was in the kitchen I could hear singing. After going on the deck I saw the girls out in the upper field singing and making melody in the hearts. So outside with the camera I went. I really don't know how many more of these type occasions I will have before our girls have homes of their own. Yes, I know that's what I am training them for...but I like having them around...I like being with them. So I let the meal for Sunday wait because I had girls to enjoy!!
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Father's Day
What a wonderful time we spent with the Galla family Father's Day. We miss our children who could not be with us: Nathanael, Tabitha, and Susanna.
Psalms 128:1-6 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
So Precious to Us
The Galla Family
Rebecca, Chris, and Abigail
Soon Baby Galla will be in their arms being embrace with hugs and kisses.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Musical Peace
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A Bike Ride
We have been looking forward to this day for weeks. We put all the bikes in good working order. Bought a few little luxuries (padded seats), made our biking outfits, fix some power snacks, packed plenty of water, recharged the batteries for the camera. We are ready for the Cape Cod Rail Trail! or are we??
So far all looks good. It's about 9:30am and we are ready to start!
All though the day was a bit humid and hazy...that didn't dampen our enthusiasm.
We had lots to see on the trip. Rabbits hopping across our path, swans and geese swimming in ponds, birds darting about that we don't see here in NH. We saw beautiful ponds and streams. There was lovely flowers and interesting trees. We stopped at quaint little villages. We visited the Salt Ponds and museum learning about the Kettle pools and see the beautiful landscape.Congratulations!! We made it! 35 miles of biking in 5 hours! All look like they are in good spirits from the day.
Oops....
Well almost all!
1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Rebecca is joyfully expecting a new addition to their family. We are all preparing to greet Baby Galla in just a few short weeks. So we will keep the mom busy with lots of projects.
We are reminded that in
Psalms 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Team Work
Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Aunt Lydia with Abigail!!
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Just A Little More of Abigail
I guess I am just one of those proud Grandmas!!
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
What is there not to love!!!!
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Scrunchie Face
Oh..so adorable
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
The Sin of Laziness
Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
The writer of Proverbs had little sympathy for lazy people and their self-induced problems! It seems he continually devised new figures of speech with which to shame them into action. Indolence is a distressing characteristic in anyone, but it is inexcusable in a Christian. "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire. . . . That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Hebrews 6:10-12). Henry M.Morris Read more at Institute for Creation Research.
The writer of Proverbs had little sympathy for lazy people and their self-induced problems! It seems he continually devised new figures of speech with which to shame them into action. Indolence is a distressing characteristic in anyone, but it is inexcusable in a Christian. "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire. . . . That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Hebrews 6:10-12). Henry M.Morris Read more at Institute for Creation Research.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Celebrate with Chocolate
"If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you.
But you have no chocolate!!
I think of that again and again!
My dear, how will you ever manage?" -- Sévigné - 1677
But you have no chocolate!!
I think of that again and again!
My dear, how will you ever manage?" -- Sévigné - 1677
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
An Update on the Road
We are having a wonderful time...meeting new friends and old friends and learning from the messages.
Posted by: Scott Brown on June 5, 2010
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Road Trip Weekend Conference
Taunton, MA
June 4-5, 2010
The National Center for Family-Integrated Churches and Heritage Christian Church invite you to join us for an important weekend of teaching, instruction, and fellowship.
The NCFIC Road Trip Team brings a message of biblical reformation for Church and family life displaying how hunger for the glory of God and obedience to His Word is the beginning of all reformation. We will explain how the Gospel fills the true Church and demonstrate practical ways to go about bringing biblical reformation to the leadership, discipleship, family life, and preaching of the church.
Just an ordinary woman, striving to be that "aged" woman of Titus 2..teaching the younger women good things: so that they may be sober, love their husbands, love their children, and to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the Word of God be not blasphemed.
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