This is the only photo I have at this time, as my camera seems to be broken.
We have three acres, with big shady maples of various variety, fruit trees, and a creek around the back edge.
It is just what I have dreamed of.
Now for the fixing up of this 1873 farmhouse, and hopefully some GOATS! and chickens??
Mrs.MegLogan
“And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:47-52
I went to Ladie’s Bible Study this morning and these were the verses for reading. Immediately after reading the verses my questions were “Why didn’t the disciples understand the miracle of the loaves?” (The preceeding verses deal with the feeding of the five thousand, and Jesus praying on the Mountain while He sent the disciples in a boat across the Sea of Galilee to Bethsaida.) And “What was Jesus trying to teach the disciples through those miracles?”
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After the first two they are in no particular order (because it is hard to say which ones are more frequent).
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When God is taken out of the equation of marriage, the end result is a house built on sand. Some might stand, if the storms aren’t too bad. Most, however, will fall to simple waves. Marriages like this might work if other things are met, especially commitment, and proper authority, but throw any of the other causes for failed marriages into the mix and you are unlikely to withstand even the smallest storm. “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.” Psl 271:1 .
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It is not uncommon these days to see people conisidering relationships temporary. People date one person after the other, supposedly seeking “true love” or “the right fit”. People think nothing of enjoying sexual relations with those they date so flippantly. This temporary relationship is not only damaging to those who engage in them (emotional upheavals!) but to the marriages of those who have engaged in it (and those who didn’t, but who are watching it happen all around and thinking it normal). When marriage is seen as something that can be entered into and escaped from on a whim, it happens more and more. This is directly contradictory to the Word’s expectation of marriage. “Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Mat 19:6 .
I have been thinking about making an apron for months, possibly a year now. You see, I can’t find any that I like, the ones that you can buy with the simple top bib and a bottom smock, are really really! boring to me. I have one, I rarely wear it. It never fits right. It doesn’t make me feel feminine, or like a House Keeper. It is just BLAH. (Here is a link to a BBQ or common apron so you know what I am talking about.)
I really want a feminine full cover apron like the ones from Little House on the Prairie. A half cover apron like June Cleaver’s would be acceptable too, as long as they are gathered and feminine. These aprons are really nice, I call them half cover, because the skirt part is short. A full cover to me is one that goes to the top of ankle boots, and covers your whole skirt. Since I mostly wear pants these days, I will probably make a half cover apron first.
Here is an article by Maggie at Hill Billy Housewife, about the virtue of aprons.
I think perhaps today I will gather up some material and make an apron. How hard can it be really??
Mrs. Meg Logan
Our weekend went by in a blink. But I think both of my parents got a good fill of their grandkids.
My parent’s generosity was overwhelming, and I am still coming down from the snacking high! LOL We ate wonderful steaks which my father so lovingly prepared on the grill, and some fantastic french toast which I made on my new griddle. Why do I have a new griddle? Well, because right before my parents came to visit, my stove and oven kicked the bucket. HA! what a great way to cook for company! We went out and got a griddle to cook on temporarily until we decide when and what to replace the old stove with.
The kids’ got some new clothes and my son got some toys, but he has only seen one toy so far. I don’t like to overwhelm him with things during visits, as it makes him quite bratty, and demanding. I got a new griddle, and some pilates DVD’s, I mean it generally felt like Christmas around here!
Speaking of Christmas, we will be going up to visit them around then, and I am so excited.
All in all, the time was well spent, in fellowship with one another, playing Spades, and talking about what God is doing in our lives. We had a few good Bible Studies, and my parents attended our new church with us. They seemed to really like it, and thought it was a wholesome church, which satisfies me deeply.
Can’t wait to get back into the swing of blogging.
See you all in my next post, soon!
Mrs Meg Logan
