Why must a mother's heart feel such anguish?
Why must the helpless one suffer?
Human minds try to reason with mysteries
Trying their theories on the needy, the wounded, the broken
Some things are beyond all reasoning, beyond all that one can bear
Where are You?
Are You there?
Weighty, crushing is my heart of anguish
Breathless, helpless, life suspended
Wishing, waiting, almost listless
In the stillness, so alone
You are listening, waiting, watching
Crying, grieving, heaving, sorrow
In the stillness, I hear You breathing
And I faintly see You leading
To a place - - so rare
The place of leaning, cleaving, bare
Into something beyond reason
Where - oh where - oh where?
The place that only You can go
The place that only You can know
The place of humble resignation
And yet - without despair
My hope is found in You alone
The kindest One I've ever known
Who speaks of things I do not know
And keeps me in His care
Come meet me, greet me, in this place
And let me see Your loving face
The One who wipes away my tears
And keeps me in His care
I find my rest in You alone
I lean away from all I know
And press into Your beating heart
And find my safety there
For You are with me, breathing, listening
Touching, reaching, healing, kissing
Your child, your love, be-loved one
I - am in Your care
Now I feel You gently reaching
Loving, caring, breathing, listening
Now I know that You are here
And I am not alone
I - am not alone
Isaiah 66 - As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you
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May 27, 2010
Marvelous Muffin Memories
Me and muffins get along really well. They are a trademark of the Molenaar home. Ever since I was first married, I have enjoyed making muffins. My kids spent many hours at my kitchen counter with me, making muffins. I used to make teenie tiny little muffins for them to stuff a bit of nutrition and goodness into their small tummies. Sending them to school with a little muffin felt like I was sending a bit of comfort and love from mom wrapped in a delicious batter.
Muffin making started out as a adventure to learn to be domesticated and to "wow" my husband.
Then, as I was making them, God would bring someone to mind who needed prayer. All of a sudden, they became more than just muffins. It became an opportunity to create, think, ponder and pray.
Sometimes I knew who they were for, sometimes they were just for me, or for us. Other times they were a token of love and prayers for those who were struggling, in need or just feeling ill or down.
Our family has many marvelous memories of chats over muffins and tea or coffee. I think every one we have ever mentored has a Molenaar Muffin Memory. A bit of comfort food, warm tea, a listening ear, a word of encouragement blended with some wisdom truth goes a long way towards investing in someone else's future.
Over the years, I've learned to "store up" for times of need. When the impulse to bake comes upon me, I open my freezer and go on a treasure hunt for the sorry looking, black bananas that get lost and buried under other frozen goods. The more black, the better the muffin.
Some times when you open my freezer, there is a carnage of dead bananas everywhere! Every once in while my husband gets fed up with avalanche of bananas that try to escape from the freezer. So, he pulls out a few huge large freezer bags and gathers them carefully, knowing that they are preserved treasures that produce tantalizing morsels. He'll remind me nicely that there a lot of bananas in the freezer. Then he asks the question:
"When are you gonna make some more muffins?"
"Soon" I say.
Then, a day or many days later, the urge hits me, and I pull out all the blackened bananas, and make a triple or quadruple batch. I start thinking and humming and sometimes I ask:
"Who will enjoy these morsels God?" or
"Who are you thinking about God? What do they need?
"Can You blend in a big dose of love and encouragement into this batter?"
He can, He always does. And that is what turns these muffins into something more.... something marvelous.
Helen Keller said:
Everyone can understand the language of kindness, and sometimes it can come in the form of a muffin.
(Recipe below picture)
3 large bananas (I use really ripe ones that have been frozen and gone black)
3/4 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/3 melted butter (don't use margarine... its not as good)
Mash bananas. Add sugar and slightly beaten egg.
Add the melted butter.
Add the dry ingredients and bake at 375 for 20 min.
Often I substitute 50% of the butter for applesauce to reduce fat.
The ones above, I used 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 regular flour.
And I dumped a blump of natural bran. Yup.. a blump.
If I had to guess
the measurement, I would say.... hmmm... 1 blump = 1/2 c.
Sometimes I add chocolate chips into the batter or put a few little
morsels on the top of the muffin.
I almost ALWAYS use paper muffin cups... cause I hate clean up!
Enjoy!
Muffin making started out as a adventure to learn to be domesticated and to "wow" my husband.
Then, as I was making them, God would bring someone to mind who needed prayer. All of a sudden, they became more than just muffins. It became an opportunity to create, think, ponder and pray.
Sometimes I knew who they were for, sometimes they were just for me, or for us. Other times they were a token of love and prayers for those who were struggling, in need or just feeling ill or down.
Our family has many marvelous memories of chats over muffins and tea or coffee. I think every one we have ever mentored has a Molenaar Muffin Memory. A bit of comfort food, warm tea, a listening ear, a word of encouragement blended with some wisdom truth goes a long way towards investing in someone else's future.
Over the years, I've learned to "store up" for times of need. When the impulse to bake comes upon me, I open my freezer and go on a treasure hunt for the sorry looking, black bananas that get lost and buried under other frozen goods. The more black, the better the muffin.
Some times when you open my freezer, there is a carnage of dead bananas everywhere! Every once in while my husband gets fed up with avalanche of bananas that try to escape from the freezer. So, he pulls out a few huge large freezer bags and gathers them carefully, knowing that they are preserved treasures that produce tantalizing morsels. He'll remind me nicely that there a lot of bananas in the freezer. Then he asks the question:
"When are you gonna make some more muffins?"
"Soon" I say.
Then, a day or many days later, the urge hits me, and I pull out all the blackened bananas, and make a triple or quadruple batch. I start thinking and humming and sometimes I ask:
"Who will enjoy these morsels God?" or
"Who are you thinking about God? What do they need?
"Can You blend in a big dose of love and encouragement into this batter?"
He can, He always does. And that is what turns these muffins into something more.... something marvelous.
Helen Keller said:
Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Everyone can understand the language of kindness, and sometimes it can come in the form of a muffin.
(Recipe below picture)
Marvelous Banana Muffins
3 large bananas (I use really ripe ones that have been frozen and gone black)
3/4 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/3 melted butter (don't use margarine... its not as good)
Mash bananas. Add sugar and slightly beaten egg.
Add the melted butter.
Add the dry ingredients and bake at 375 for 20 min.
Cheryl's adjustments:
Often I substitute 50% of the butter for applesauce to reduce fat.
The ones above, I used 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 regular flour.
And I dumped a blump of natural bran. Yup.. a blump.
If I had to guess
the measurement, I would say.... hmmm... 1 blump = 1/2 c.
Sometimes I add chocolate chips into the batter or put a few little
morsels on the top of the muffin.
I almost ALWAYS use paper muffin cups... cause I hate clean up!
Enjoy!
May 26, 2010
Mama Mia!
I love food. I love to cook it, I love to eat it, I love to look at great photos of it, I love to share it, I love to read about it, I just like it.
I can't believe God created such an incredible variety of foods to enjoy. Not only that, but we get to be creative with how we blend foods together. My favorite part of cooking is that I get to create something of beauty and enjoyment, not only to look at, but to smell and taste and share with others.
How fun is that?
So, here is what I made for dinner tonight.
It started with some of this....
Yup... boring whole wheat pasta.
Then, I opened my fridge and looked for ideas to place upon this sticky somewhat healthy carb goodness.
I started with chicken breast that had been marinating for a few days... and about 15 minutes later, it looked like this.
The recipe you ask? Well... that's a bit of a problem, you see I don't follow recipes all that much. Sometimes I start with one, but then have this compulsion to enhance, build upon or creatively adjust it to make it mine.
So, for those of you that need to know (AL, HF and MA) here is what I can remember. I call it Ooooooh Momma Mia Pasta!!!!!
Momma Mia Pasta
Simmer 3 chicken breasts, add a bit of water to keep it from sticking to the pan.
Throw the rest of the stuff below into the pan and keep simmering until it smells good:
Mmmmmmmuah! Momma Mia, was it good!!! I wish I could say some other Italian words.. but I got nuthin!
I put it into some lovely pasta bowls my kids gave me for Christmas and snapped a shot from my iphone.
Goodness, yumminess creativity, beauty, fragrance, carbs and some nutrition all in one dish!
I can't believe God created such an incredible variety of foods to enjoy. Not only that, but we get to be creative with how we blend foods together. My favorite part of cooking is that I get to create something of beauty and enjoyment, not only to look at, but to smell and taste and share with others.
How fun is that?
So, here is what I made for dinner tonight.
It started with some of this....
Then, I opened my fridge and looked for ideas to place upon this sticky somewhat healthy carb goodness.
I started with chicken breast that had been marinating for a few days... and about 15 minutes later, it looked like this.
The recipe you ask? Well... that's a bit of a problem, you see I don't follow recipes all that much. Sometimes I start with one, but then have this compulsion to enhance, build upon or creatively adjust it to make it mine.
So, for those of you that need to know (AL, HF and MA) here is what I can remember. I call it Ooooooh Momma Mia Pasta!!!!!
Momma Mia Pasta
Simmer 3 chicken breasts, add a bit of water to keep it from sticking to the pan.
Throw the rest of the stuff below into the pan and keep simmering until it smells good:
- 1 onion, chopped
- A splash of white wine
- Leftover brushetta (about 1/3 cup)
- A handful each of fresh herbs from the garden, chopped (basil, parsley and oregano)
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 yellow pepper
- 3 roasted red peppers from a jar, chopped
- Leftover red pepper /eggplant spread (about 2 tbsp.)
- Fresh spinach.. I don't know, about 3-4 Cheryl size handfuls
- Add 2 splurts of milk from the milk jug. You heard me.. splurts...
Mmmmmmmuah! Momma Mia, was it good!!! I wish I could say some other Italian words.. but I got nuthin!
I put it into some lovely pasta bowls my kids gave me for Christmas and snapped a shot from my iphone.
May 25, 2009
A New Song
Its been 4 or 5 years since I've written a song.
This week as I sat at my keyboard preparing for rehearsal the following night, I started worshiping and singing. Mostly I love to sing sounds, not necessarily words. I find comfort in the fact that God reads our hearts, so when I pour out sounds to Him, I know He hears and understands. This type of worship takes me to a secret place with Him.
In my worship wandering, the words of this song poured out:
My soul finds rest in God alone (repeat.... a lot)
Why so downcast O my soul
Put your hope in God alone
He's a redeemer
He is a healer
He has the answer to all of my questions (repeat)
He is in control
He is God alone
God of the heavens
God of the earth
Sovereign, majestic and awesome in wonders (repeat) is He (ending only)
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures everyday
There is such power in the word of God. These are not my words, they came from His word.
They came to me, after a season of testing and trial. They came and washed my heart, infused hope and reminded me that the test always produces a great reward.
Thank you God for your word that brings promise and hope and power that cannot be found from any other source.
This week as I sat at my keyboard preparing for rehearsal the following night, I started worshiping and singing. Mostly I love to sing sounds, not necessarily words. I find comfort in the fact that God reads our hearts, so when I pour out sounds to Him, I know He hears and understands. This type of worship takes me to a secret place with Him.
In my worship wandering, the words of this song poured out:
My soul finds rest in God alone (repeat.... a lot)
Why so downcast O my soul
Put your hope in God alone
He's a redeemer
He is a healer
He has the answer to all of my questions (repeat)
He is in control
He is God alone
God of the heavens
God of the earth
Sovereign, majestic and awesome in wonders (repeat) is He (ending only)
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures everyday
There is such power in the word of God. These are not my words, they came from His word.
They came to me, after a season of testing and trial. They came and washed my heart, infused hope and reminded me that the test always produces a great reward.
Thank you God for your word that brings promise and hope and power that cannot be found from any other source.
Dec 15, 2008
Shut In
We finally got our first real snow storm on the weekend, and got a fair bit of snow for our city of Kelowna.
It sure has been pretty!
One of the things that I love about a snow storm is that it makes people slow down. It even seems quieter when you are walking on a snowy night.
I have come to appreciate the value of slowing down and enjoying the ability to simply "shut yourself in" and rest, read, and reflect.
When I choose to do this (whether its snowing or not)... I can hear Him more clearly. The distractions fade away... and His voice becomes more obvious and I become more at peace.
God - thanks for using nature to cause us to rest, and "shut in" for a while with You.
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62
It sure has been pretty!
One of the things that I love about a snow storm is that it makes people slow down. It even seems quieter when you are walking on a snowy night.
I have come to appreciate the value of slowing down and enjoying the ability to simply "shut yourself in" and rest, read, and reflect.
When I choose to do this (whether its snowing or not)... I can hear Him more clearly. The distractions fade away... and His voice becomes more obvious and I become more at peace.
God - thanks for using nature to cause us to rest, and "shut in" for a while with You.
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62
Apr 9, 2008
Connecting The Dots
In staff devotions this week, we were listening to a teaching from Andy Stanley, on one of his new products called "TWISTED"
In this five-part series Andy Stanley reveals common ways the truth gets twisted. Each one has the potential to destroy your relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort your perspective of God. Discover how the truth has been twisted, and how it impacts our lives and culture.
God is so kind. He knows what we need to hear.
So often we seem surprised when somehow, we hear or read something that we "need to hear". Do we forget that God knows all things? Do we forget that He sees all things and even before there is a word on our tongue, that He knows it completely?
I forget. Do you?
This week's specific teaching was called: Facing Forward
When we experience pain, we often ask, "Why?" In times of pain, we find ourselves desperately seeking for purpose. Tell me there is meaning in this. Tell me this happened for a reason. All too often when we look around at our present circumstances and look back to examine the past, we can't see how anything good can come out of the pain. This is because the purpose behind our pain is found by looking elsewhere.
So, as a lover of God. I am on a journey to Face Forward.
Pain comes through various circumstances. Disappointment. Sickness. Betrayal. Disease. Death. Loss, etc. For each person, pain comes from different things and on different levels. We are all so different in how we process painful situations.
This morning Andy reminded me that we can get very preoccupied with trying to "connect all the dots" We can get stuck in this place, and easily become hopeless.
Things happen to us here on earth, that are just tough some times. Usually our first response is to try to find a reason, or someone or something to blame. Maybe its a lack of knowledge, a lack of understanding, sometimes it is a willfull choice to sin, or maybe its my fault, her fault, their fault. We try to connect the dots here on earth to try and make sense of it all.
Reality is, sometimes, there are no good reasons, or something to blame.
We live in a sin filled world, and God is aware of everything that occurs to us, or around us. He is all knowing, ever present, and all powerful.
The effects of sin and the fall are still present today. These effects are always trying to weaken our bodies, our relationships, and our spirits. God knows we are weak. He knows that we are looking for answers, some of which we may never receive. He knows we are trying to connect the dots and make sense of things. When we just can't find a reason, or an answer. He comes.... and gently reminds us.
The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8
God, I believe in You and Your ways more than all my reasoning, more than all my understanding, more than all that I see. The truth is - You - are praying for me.
I let go of trying to connect the dots.
You have already proven this to me over and over, that in ALL things, You work for good.
In this five-part series Andy Stanley reveals common ways the truth gets twisted. Each one has the potential to destroy your relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort your perspective of God. Discover how the truth has been twisted, and how it impacts our lives and culture.
God is so kind. He knows what we need to hear.
So often we seem surprised when somehow, we hear or read something that we "need to hear". Do we forget that God knows all things? Do we forget that He sees all things and even before there is a word on our tongue, that He knows it completely?
I forget. Do you?
This week's specific teaching was called: Facing Forward
When we experience pain, we often ask, "Why?" In times of pain, we find ourselves desperately seeking for purpose. Tell me there is meaning in this. Tell me this happened for a reason. All too often when we look around at our present circumstances and look back to examine the past, we can't see how anything good can come out of the pain. This is because the purpose behind our pain is found by looking elsewhere.
So, as a lover of God. I am on a journey to Face Forward.
Pain comes through various circumstances. Disappointment. Sickness. Betrayal. Disease. Death. Loss, etc. For each person, pain comes from different things and on different levels. We are all so different in how we process painful situations.
This morning Andy reminded me that we can get very preoccupied with trying to "connect all the dots" We can get stuck in this place, and easily become hopeless.
Things happen to us here on earth, that are just tough some times. Usually our first response is to try to find a reason, or someone or something to blame. Maybe its a lack of knowledge, a lack of understanding, sometimes it is a willfull choice to sin, or maybe its my fault, her fault, their fault. We try to connect the dots here on earth to try and make sense of it all.
Reality is, sometimes, there are no good reasons, or something to blame.
We live in a sin filled world, and God is aware of everything that occurs to us, or around us. He is all knowing, ever present, and all powerful.
The effects of sin and the fall are still present today. These effects are always trying to weaken our bodies, our relationships, and our spirits. God knows we are weak. He knows that we are looking for answers, some of which we may never receive. He knows we are trying to connect the dots and make sense of things. When we just can't find a reason, or an answer. He comes.... and gently reminds us.
The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8
God, I believe in You and Your ways more than all my reasoning, more than all my understanding, more than all that I see. The truth is - You - are praying for me.
I let go of trying to connect the dots.
You have already proven this to me over and over, that in ALL things, You work for good.
Apr 8, 2008
A Quote from C.S. Lewis
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world”
Jun 11, 2007
Poured Out
This past weekend, my husband and I took a beautiful 4 hr drive, north west of Kelowna, to a small town called 108 Mile Ranch.
We spent the weekend ministering to an awesome leadership team and congregation at Cariboo Bethel Christian Fellowship. We have been going at least twice a year, to pour into this awesome local church.
Not only did we get to enjoy the beautiful drive through the mountains, but we got minister together and encourage His body.
Ministry is a lifestyle and I always find it interesting what God has in store for us each day, and how He wants to work through us.
I am reminded of the scripture in 2 Tim 4 that says,
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,
Each of us are given unique opportunities to "pour out" the fragrance of Jesus through our lives. The possibilities are endless and He needs all of us to do our part.
We spent the weekend ministering to an awesome leadership team and congregation at Cariboo Bethel Christian Fellowship. We have been going at least twice a year, to pour into this awesome local church.
Not only did we get to enjoy the beautiful drive through the mountains, but we got minister together and encourage His body.
Ministry is a lifestyle and I always find it interesting what God has in store for us each day, and how He wants to work through us.
I am reminded of the scripture in 2 Tim 4 that says,
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,
Each of us are given unique opportunities to "pour out" the fragrance of Jesus through our lives. The possibilities are endless and He needs all of us to do our part.
May 11, 2007
I'm It!
My friend Amy tagged me, and I will answer all the questions, but I'm not going to tag anyone cause I think all my blogger friends have already been tagged.
Here’s how it works: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. You need to tag others and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!
Here we go....
1. I got married when I was 18. Yup 18, almost 19 but none the less, 18. I scared my mom to death, but now have been married for almost 24 years.
2. I love chocolate, candy, sweets and food in general. Love to bake and make goodies for my friends and family. Its my love language. I should've been italian, I would have been a great italian momma saying "Eata eata!!"
3. I hate spiders. I usually scream when I see them, and make my hubby kill them for me. Princesses should never touch spiders. This is why I often wears gloves when I garden so my fingers won't come across one! If I have to kill one, then I will have to use a shoe and beat it to a pulverine so that I KNOW that its dead. It usually is a very dramatic event, with lots of sound effects and the like.
4. I have a fettish for cups. I prefer pretty colored goblets actually. I have a number of them. Rarely do we have a meal in our home without using one of the cool goblets that I may have purchased. I love having a cold glass of water in a really nice cup. Its my princess mentality coming out I guess
5. I'm a bargain hunter, sometimes to the extreme. I have had a poverty mentality in the past that God is getting rid of, and I am choosing to allow Him to remove it. But................. I still love garage sales and a good deal. My grandpa Purves would be proud, he was the garage sale junkie of the family to an extreme.
6. I have 2 middle names. Cheryl Anne Aleitha. Aleitha is after my late Grandma Redner who I never met. Apparently she was an amazing woman. Must have been to have 11 children!!
Anne is just because my parents liked it. When I was a kid I didn't like my name all that much because it was so different. Now I love it!!
7. I've loved music since being a young child. Apparently my kindergarten teacher pulled my mom aside and told her that she had to enroll me in music and singing lessons cause I had music in me. Thanks mom and dad! Too bad I didn't take piano lessons more seriously. I also used to play the clarinet. Ugh! I am grateful for parents who encouraged music in me, and still encourage me. I love to sing, my family endures me singing all the time. I always hum when I'm by myself shopping or working. I love singing silly songs............. especially to Lindsay. She loves every song!
8. I know, I only needed to give 7 details. But this one, well, I would like to get a jewel in my crown for Lord!!!!!! I have changed diapers for 20 years. That's right, 20 years. I am happy to say that the test is over for the most part, and I am truly and eternally grateful that I don't have to do it every day anymore, and that I don't have to change stinky diaper pails anymore after 20 years. woo hoo!!
Here’s how it works: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. You need to tag others and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!
Here we go....
1. I got married when I was 18. Yup 18, almost 19 but none the less, 18. I scared my mom to death, but now have been married for almost 24 years.
2. I love chocolate, candy, sweets and food in general. Love to bake and make goodies for my friends and family. Its my love language. I should've been italian, I would have been a great italian momma saying "Eata eata!!"
3. I hate spiders. I usually scream when I see them, and make my hubby kill them for me. Princesses should never touch spiders. This is why I often wears gloves when I garden so my fingers won't come across one! If I have to kill one, then I will have to use a shoe and beat it to a pulverine so that I KNOW that its dead. It usually is a very dramatic event, with lots of sound effects and the like.
4. I have a fettish for cups. I prefer pretty colored goblets actually. I have a number of them. Rarely do we have a meal in our home without using one of the cool goblets that I may have purchased. I love having a cold glass of water in a really nice cup. Its my princess mentality coming out I guess
5. I'm a bargain hunter, sometimes to the extreme. I have had a poverty mentality in the past that God is getting rid of, and I am choosing to allow Him to remove it. But................. I still love garage sales and a good deal. My grandpa Purves would be proud, he was the garage sale junkie of the family to an extreme.
6. I have 2 middle names. Cheryl Anne Aleitha. Aleitha is after my late Grandma Redner who I never met. Apparently she was an amazing woman. Must have been to have 11 children!!
Anne is just because my parents liked it. When I was a kid I didn't like my name all that much because it was so different. Now I love it!!
7. I've loved music since being a young child. Apparently my kindergarten teacher pulled my mom aside and told her that she had to enroll me in music and singing lessons cause I had music in me. Thanks mom and dad! Too bad I didn't take piano lessons more seriously. I also used to play the clarinet. Ugh! I am grateful for parents who encouraged music in me, and still encourage me. I love to sing, my family endures me singing all the time. I always hum when I'm by myself shopping or working. I love singing silly songs............. especially to Lindsay. She loves every song!
8. I know, I only needed to give 7 details. But this one, well, I would like to get a jewel in my crown for Lord!!!!!! I have changed diapers for 20 years. That's right, 20 years. I am happy to say that the test is over for the most part, and I am truly and eternally grateful that I don't have to do it every day anymore, and that I don't have to change stinky diaper pails anymore after 20 years. woo hoo!!
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