Theme: Sweet

Song of Solomon 5:16
His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my lover, this my friend.

This is my husband, Michael, sitting with my precious little girl.  I love this picture with his hand resting on her shoulder so lovingly.  It literally just brings tears to my eyes to know that she has a daddy that is going to love and cherish her and bring her up in a way that is Godly.  It is so sweet.

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Appetizer
How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?

2- Gold Hoops and my wedding bands.

Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?

Kenny G, Songbird.

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?

I wouldn’t mind being a Rockefeller.

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.

Lord of the Rings 2 or 3.  The first one really scared me.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me ___________ like ____________.

Nothing makes me scream like a spider.

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You know, when you go on a mission trip, at least at my church, you are expected to raise support.  They don’t want you just writing out a big old check from your pocket, but to ask for other’s help.  This way, you can see the hand of God working things out in a way that you would never have dreamed.

Habukkuk 1:5 “Look at the nations and watch—
       and be utterly amazed.
       For I am going to do something in your days
       that you would not believe,
       even if you were told.”

Another thing that happens is that people who are not able to go on trips themselves are able to take part in the ministry all over the world.  What a special blessing it is then to everyone involved!

Well, we have been seeing the hand of God move miraculously over the past few weeks as the support has started to come in.  We now have $2035 of the $3200 we need to raise by our leave date, July 27th.  We have no idea how God is going to provide this money, but we really believe He will. 

Why?  Well, we know his promises are true.  As He is faithful to clothe the flowers in beautiful garments, He will truley clothe His most precious possesions (that’s all of us folks!) in even more beautiful wardrobe.  No, that doesn’t mean I’m going to be wearing a Dolce and Gabana dress or have Jimmy Choo shoes, but He will provide for my every need in abundance and in His time.

I’m really thankful today that I serve this God.  I hope you do too!

Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have.

I am always counting.  I like even numbers.  I am by no means obsessive compulsive, but I count a lot.  I think it originates from when I was young and felt not so control of my life.  It was something I could control.

Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick?

The piano.  It’s a beautiful sound and so useful to know!  I really hope the peanut will want to pick it up.

Salad
How long is your hair?

Too long!  I need a haircut in the worst way!  A bit beyond my shoulders.

Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it?

I can’t think of any specifically.  But, I know in my life at least, there are lots of little hurts that happen.  People say things or do things unconsciously that sting, and you just have to let them go.  Choose your battles wisely I say!

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance? 

The bag sealer dealy.  I love that thing!  I kept frozen blueberries for nearly a year because of it.  I ate them in my pancakes every Saturday morning and just sealed them up again.  That thing is worth the price!

You know, I don’t really enjoy most of the newer sitcoms.  In fact, there are very few that I could tell you the day or time for these days.  A big reason for this, is the way the treat men.  They act like they are all morons and couldn’t put a lightbulb in a socket without a woman’s help.  Now, while I do believe God created us to be helpmates for our husband for a reason, I also tend to believe that this has emasculated our men.  It has made our men weak, unconfident and not willing to try on many things for fear of failing.  Not good ladies!

Well, who says we can’t start to turn the tide?  I found this new blog, Fruit in Season, where she challenged her readers to 30 days of honoring your husband.  It could be small things, like telling him daily how important he is to you, bigger things like picking up those crumbs he leaves everytime he eats without grumbling or complaining (yes, in your heart too ladies!) or maybe just building him up to others with or without him around.

So, I started mine with the list below of why I love my husband.  Today, after a little riff we had, I called and apologized.  Now this may not seem like a lot, it is to me.  We just didn’t do that in my family growing up, we just walked away and didn’t bring it up again.  I am really trying to make strides in order to honor this wonderful gift God has blessed me with.  I want to honor my husband and in that encourage him to be the wonderful father and husband God intended him to be.

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In Honor of Father’s Day last week, I wanted to honor my husband and make a list of: Thirteen Things I Love About My Husband 1. He loves Jesus 2. He loves our daughter and tells her it daily 3. He loves me 4. He loves his family (do we see a theme?), he would do anything for them.  Here he is playing Simon Says with the kids.  Can you see why he’s their favorite uncle?    5. He’s very intelligent (and got all A’s in grad school!)  6. He has a very good work ethic 7. He has a great laugh and smile and he’s always showing it  8. He’s a very kind person and would give you the shirt off his back if you need it.  9. He loves animals, including our dog Ellie 10. He sacrifices so I can stay home with our daughter (so I can do fun things with her like go to the Strawberry Festival downtown, as in this picture from last week!) 11. He is always willing to lend a hand to people (like mowing our neighbor’s lawn when their son was in the military) 12. He has a heart for missions and can’t wait to be back in the field this summer! 13. He is an excellent provider for our family Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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