Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
33
" Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen"
I think I'm going to make this verse my "go-to" verse for the next year. I have to admit to being completely overwhelmed lately ( part or all of the reason I haven't blogged). Since Wyatt's birth it has just seemed like I can't recoup very well. Physically I'm still struggling to feel "normal" again. Domestically speaking,...well I dont' even want to go there. Let's just say it hasn't happened. And homeschool is non existent. I'm going to sacrifice my pride and tell you I have gotten ONE day of math (only math) done in the last 3 months.
So I was discussing this with a close friend the other day... and feeling so discouraged, and the question we were asking ourselves is "How?" If this (life, homeschool, mothering kids) is something I'm supposed to do, how come I can't get it all done?
And, yes, I know there are plenty of people with answers to that : schedules, get up earlier, go to bed earlier, be perfect, blah blah blah....but I need answers for ME. That I can realistically apply to my life.
So all of that to say,....In reading this morning, I ran across this verse and it just spoke hope and encouragement to my heart. This verse and several of the ones before and after in Ephesians chapters 3 and 4.
If the power that does all that is working in me then I need to tap into it more. My worst problem is in trying to figure it out on my own for way too long before I take it all to the Lord. You know that verse "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls." For years I 've taken that at face value....tell the Lord your burdens and He will make them easier...or something to that effect. But lately I've been really re-thinking my interpretation of that. What if it really means "Look at Me, your Lord and Master and see the meekness and lowliness of my heart and learn that for yourself, and then your SOUL will have rest." I know at least half of my burdens come from my own mental attitude, my perspective on whatever is happening at that moment. And if I'm feeling sorry for myself and all I have to deal with, etc, etc. my soul if not rested at all. At all. So I'm thinking maybe the Lord was maybe talking about me taking Him my expectations and, yes, the burdens I have to face daily, and asking Him to show me what my attitude should be for the day. And then do it again. And again. Every day.
You would think at 33 years old that I would have already learned this lesson. Yeah, well, that's what life if for...to keep teaching us the things we should already know. True? Of course, true.
Well, that is my meditations for this morning.
Hoping and praying that maybe I'll learn something at 33 that I didn't know at 32.
P.S. My kids are doing great! Wyatt is growing like a weed as are all my sweet babies...even one who is 12 years old already! I'll try to post pics soon but my baby that is 2 just gave my camera a dirt bath and it hasn't recovered yet. =( Love and hugs.
I think I'm going to make this verse my "go-to" verse for the next year. I have to admit to being completely overwhelmed lately ( part or all of the reason I haven't blogged). Since Wyatt's birth it has just seemed like I can't recoup very well. Physically I'm still struggling to feel "normal" again. Domestically speaking,...well I dont' even want to go there. Let's just say it hasn't happened. And homeschool is non existent. I'm going to sacrifice my pride and tell you I have gotten ONE day of math (only math) done in the last 3 months.
So I was discussing this with a close friend the other day... and feeling so discouraged, and the question we were asking ourselves is "How?" If this (life, homeschool, mothering kids) is something I'm supposed to do, how come I can't get it all done?
And, yes, I know there are plenty of people with answers to that : schedules, get up earlier, go to bed earlier, be perfect, blah blah blah....but I need answers for ME. That I can realistically apply to my life.
So all of that to say,....In reading this morning, I ran across this verse and it just spoke hope and encouragement to my heart. This verse and several of the ones before and after in Ephesians chapters 3 and 4.
If the power that does all that is working in me then I need to tap into it more. My worst problem is in trying to figure it out on my own for way too long before I take it all to the Lord. You know that verse "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls." For years I 've taken that at face value....tell the Lord your burdens and He will make them easier...or something to that effect. But lately I've been really re-thinking my interpretation of that. What if it really means "Look at Me, your Lord and Master and see the meekness and lowliness of my heart and learn that for yourself, and then your SOUL will have rest." I know at least half of my burdens come from my own mental attitude, my perspective on whatever is happening at that moment. And if I'm feeling sorry for myself and all I have to deal with, etc, etc. my soul if not rested at all. At all. So I'm thinking maybe the Lord was maybe talking about me taking Him my expectations and, yes, the burdens I have to face daily, and asking Him to show me what my attitude should be for the day. And then do it again. And again. Every day.
You would think at 33 years old that I would have already learned this lesson. Yeah, well, that's what life if for...to keep teaching us the things we should already know. True? Of course, true.
Well, that is my meditations for this morning.
Hoping and praying that maybe I'll learn something at 33 that I didn't know at 32.
P.S. My kids are doing great! Wyatt is growing like a weed as are all my sweet babies...even one who is 12 years old already! I'll try to post pics soon but my baby that is 2 just gave my camera a dirt bath and it hasn't recovered yet. =( Love and hugs.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Laundry soap
So I finally got around to making my own laundry detergent today (via this recipe)...and am so enjoying the process and the fresh clean smell. I'm actually still in the process.
I've heard about it for some time and just been hesitant to try as I wasn't sure it would clean as well as what I use or smell as good. BUT the reviews on this have been fantastic, and the savings are significant, which is crucial to me right now.... therefore I'm giving it a shot.
I'm going to list the things I used in mine and what I paid so I have a record for myself (and anyone else who is interested), and I can come back in a few months and review how it cleans and how long it lasts, etc.
1 box of Borax - $2.06 (salvage store)
1 3 lb tub of Oxiclean - $7.54 (target)
1 bottle of Purex crystals (lavender blossom) - $4.49 (target)
2 bars of Fels Naftha soap - $5.72 (2 pack) (Amazon.com)
1 13 lb bag of baking soda - $ 6.68 (Sam's club)
The recipe says to use 4 lbs of baking soda and 3.5 lbs of washing soda (apparently there is a chemical difference), so I did a little research and found you can make the washing soda by "baking" baking soda in an oven for a couple hours at 200 degrees or more. I'm waiting on the soda to finish as I type this so I guess we will see how it works. By buying the huge bag from Sam's I have enough for two batches of laundry soap ( so I used half and will save the rest for next time). All together it cost me $24.77 for this batch of laundry soap. According to reviews it should last 6-9 months. As of now I spend about $20 for 6-8 weeks worth of detergent so this should be huge savings. And I'm only supposed to use a couple TBS per load. Wow! Can't wait to see how this stuff works...
I've heard about it for some time and just been hesitant to try as I wasn't sure it would clean as well as what I use or smell as good. BUT the reviews on this have been fantastic, and the savings are significant, which is crucial to me right now.... therefore I'm giving it a shot.
I'm going to list the things I used in mine and what I paid so I have a record for myself (and anyone else who is interested), and I can come back in a few months and review how it cleans and how long it lasts, etc.
1 box of Borax - $2.06 (salvage store)
1 3 lb tub of Oxiclean - $7.54 (target)
1 bottle of Purex crystals (lavender blossom) - $4.49 (target)
2 bars of Fels Naftha soap - $5.72 (2 pack) (Amazon.com)
1 13 lb bag of baking soda - $ 6.68 (Sam's club)
The recipe says to use 4 lbs of baking soda and 3.5 lbs of washing soda (apparently there is a chemical difference), so I did a little research and found you can make the washing soda by "baking" baking soda in an oven for a couple hours at 200 degrees or more. I'm waiting on the soda to finish as I type this so I guess we will see how it works. By buying the huge bag from Sam's I have enough for two batches of laundry soap ( so I used half and will save the rest for next time). All together it cost me $24.77 for this batch of laundry soap. According to reviews it should last 6-9 months. As of now I spend about $20 for 6-8 weeks worth of detergent so this should be huge savings. And I'm only supposed to use a couple TBS per load. Wow! Can't wait to see how this stuff works...
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