382. Last Tuesday night was a blessing to me, I learned a lot of new things and hope to be more aware of some of my behaviors. Sorry to be vague, but that's the way it is on this one!
383. I had a really rotten attitude last week and I've been blessed to be pulled out of that by many things orchestrated by my heavenly Father.
384. Friday evening was a worshipful turning point in that attitude, and I'm so thankful for it. I just know that when things seem like they're just awful, I really need to check my perspective and check my relationship with Christ. Thank you Lord for my quiet time with you, and time focused on you together with my husband. Please help us to maintain that focus so as not to grow distant. It hurts so much worse when we ignore God than when we give him our attention.
385. Thank you Lord for a restful Friday evening and Saturday morning after a hectic hectic week!
386. We were inspiring-ly blessed (as usual) by our visit with the Bachmans. They pour out so much love with everything they do in all their relationships and I am just so thankful for their friendship. Ray and I left them feeling excited about life, excited about serving God with our lives, and just completely encouraged and revived from a difficult week. We had a lovely evening of conversation, play time with Jadynn (yay for Pajama Party!) and inspiration. I'm realizing how important it is for us to make sure we surround ourselves with people like this.
387. Sunday was full of busy creativity for me. I love being inspired and motivated and busy for this reason, rather than just being busy. We're preparing for Kids Show Live, this year's theme: Space Quest! We helped out with some setting up at church, but then I went home and worked on my costume and some team sticker badges for the kids. I think it's all turning out pretty sweet, and I'm pumped about getting to wear my costume tonight. We'll have to see next week how it all turned out! Hopefully I'll have some pictures to post!
388. Coming into work on Monday morning feeling refreshed, especially spiritually. Feels so much better than the attitude I had last week!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Week 34 Blessings
373. I was recently thinking about how blessed I am to have Abby at work. She has a great energy that gets me excited again about creativity and art, reminds me more of when we were in school together. :D
374. I was able to help out with the planning of a baby shower at work this last week, which I kind of got thrown into and did have a fair amount of confusion, but I'm glad I was able to do something for the new Mommy-to-be. Plus I got to brainstorm creative/crafty techniques with Angie & Abby. Again, the type of collaboration that feels like art school again. :D
375. This one may sound silly to some, but Ray and I finished watching season 6 of Bones, and all I have to say is I <3 Bones and it's been a blessing to watch it with my hubby during our relax-y time!
376. Thankfully the Lord kept me from getting sick this last week, I thought for sure I was coming down with something, but he kept my energy up to take care of all the things I needed to over the weekend! A restful Friday evening getting to bed early helped me with this as well!
377. Saturday was full of blessings. My hubby took me to see the final installment of Harry Potter in imax 3D. For once a movie that it was worth it for, plus the sound was really good. Lots of emotion could be heard from the audience and I was quite pleased with the results of this saga!
378. Then getting some house work done in between, we went out to the church to meet up with some of the kids from the youth group, and the upcoming 6th graders for an afternoon of pizza, mini-golf, and frozen treats at Wendy's. This was just something Ray and I wanted to do to get a chance to see the kids since we haven't been able to make it on Tuesday nights. We miss those kids! It was a blessing and a lot of fun. I'm so glad to be bonding with them!
379. We were blessed to greet many guests at the welcome center at Church this Sunday, I'm sure Charlie's preaching had something to do with it! ;)
380. Special guests also included Jonathan, Robynn, Jadynn, Jonathan Jr!!! and Robynn's brothers. We were excited to see the Bachman's out and about with baby!
381. We were blessed to have the time Sunday afternoon to finish preparing for our friend's arrival this week. The spare room is as clean as it can be without re-modeling, so hopefully our new roomie will be comfortable!
374. I was able to help out with the planning of a baby shower at work this last week, which I kind of got thrown into and did have a fair amount of confusion, but I'm glad I was able to do something for the new Mommy-to-be. Plus I got to brainstorm creative/crafty techniques with Angie & Abby. Again, the type of collaboration that feels like art school again. :D
375. This one may sound silly to some, but Ray and I finished watching season 6 of Bones, and all I have to say is I <3 Bones and it's been a blessing to watch it with my hubby during our relax-y time!
376. Thankfully the Lord kept me from getting sick this last week, I thought for sure I was coming down with something, but he kept my energy up to take care of all the things I needed to over the weekend! A restful Friday evening getting to bed early helped me with this as well!
377. Saturday was full of blessings. My hubby took me to see the final installment of Harry Potter in imax 3D. For once a movie that it was worth it for, plus the sound was really good. Lots of emotion could be heard from the audience and I was quite pleased with the results of this saga!
378. Then getting some house work done in between, we went out to the church to meet up with some of the kids from the youth group, and the upcoming 6th graders for an afternoon of pizza, mini-golf, and frozen treats at Wendy's. This was just something Ray and I wanted to do to get a chance to see the kids since we haven't been able to make it on Tuesday nights. We miss those kids! It was a blessing and a lot of fun. I'm so glad to be bonding with them!
379. We were blessed to greet many guests at the welcome center at Church this Sunday, I'm sure Charlie's preaching had something to do with it! ;)
380. Special guests also included Jonathan, Robynn, Jadynn, Jonathan Jr!!! and Robynn's brothers. We were excited to see the Bachman's out and about with baby!
381. We were blessed to have the time Sunday afternoon to finish preparing for our friend's arrival this week. The spare room is as clean as it can be without re-modeling, so hopefully our new roomie will be comfortable!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Week 33 Blessings
367. I'm really enjoying helping out in our 6th grade transition group on Wednesday nights. The kids are fun and attentive and I'm glad to get to know them individually before they're swept into all the excitement of regular youth group.
368. I had fun working on the new flyer/postcard for Super Kids Show Live this year, the theme is "Space Quest" and I can't wait to put together a sweet costume for this...blessed to be able to help out with stuff like this!
369. Went to Angelica's birthday "rave" party on Friday night. It was fun seeing this group of friends and giving highlighter tattoos for the blacklight!
370. We were blessed to catch up with our friends Neil and Dana and honored they chose to hang out with us on one of their first outings while leaving baby Elliot with sitters (well family sitters, but still)! We enjoyed bowling with fun alias's and Ray's crazy dance moves. He really busted it out when Rebecca Black came on the bowling radio!
371. Working with the 4 & 5 year olds always gives us a fun story to tell, love working with those cute kids!
372. Delving into some John Piper from Passion at small group this week. Heavy, but good stuff. So glad our group is able to get together and support each other in prayer!
368. I had fun working on the new flyer/postcard for Super Kids Show Live this year, the theme is "Space Quest" and I can't wait to put together a sweet costume for this...blessed to be able to help out with stuff like this!
369. Went to Angelica's birthday "rave" party on Friday night. It was fun seeing this group of friends and giving highlighter tattoos for the blacklight!
370. We were blessed to catch up with our friends Neil and Dana and honored they chose to hang out with us on one of their first outings while leaving baby Elliot with sitters (well family sitters, but still)! We enjoyed bowling with fun alias's and Ray's crazy dance moves. He really busted it out when Rebecca Black came on the bowling radio!
371. Working with the 4 & 5 year olds always gives us a fun story to tell, love working with those cute kids!
372. Delving into some John Piper from Passion at small group this week. Heavy, but good stuff. So glad our group is able to get together and support each other in prayer!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Week 32 Blessings
360. I'm blessed by the new adventure we've started on, definitely being stretched but it's a good kind of stretch that is growing our marriage and how much we are going to have to rely on God.
361. Excited that we got to start bonding with some of the new 6th graders in the new transition age group on Wednesday night. Since we won't be able to make it to Youth Group on Tuesdays for a while, this is a great way to stay connected.
362. A really wonderful, really relaxing looong weekend. It was so nice to relax together and just get caught up on some house work/deep clean projects. There's still more to be done, but I'm glad we were very leisurely this holiday.
363. Getting the refrigerator nice and clean!!!!
364. Pastor Seth's message about the Sword of the Spirit was very convicting this past Sunday and just a really important reminder about the dedication and training it takes to really know God's word and be able to actually put it to use.
365. Also getting to watch Joshua and Andrew for Seth & Kristi Sunday evening. It is always a blessing to care for adorable kids like that!
366. We shared a nice early "picnic" style dinner with Mimi at Bay Village on the 4th, and were glad to get to visit her on this holiday!
361. Excited that we got to start bonding with some of the new 6th graders in the new transition age group on Wednesday night. Since we won't be able to make it to Youth Group on Tuesdays for a while, this is a great way to stay connected.
362. A really wonderful, really relaxing looong weekend. It was so nice to relax together and just get caught up on some house work/deep clean projects. There's still more to be done, but I'm glad we were very leisurely this holiday.
363. Getting the refrigerator nice and clean!!!!
364. Pastor Seth's message about the Sword of the Spirit was very convicting this past Sunday and just a really important reminder about the dedication and training it takes to really know God's word and be able to actually put it to use.
365. Also getting to watch Joshua and Andrew for Seth & Kristi Sunday evening. It is always a blessing to care for adorable kids like that!
366. We shared a nice early "picnic" style dinner with Mimi at Bay Village on the 4th, and were glad to get to visit her on this holiday!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Week 31 Blessings
355. I should have included this in last weeks, can't believe I forgot to count this blessing! I finally finished reading the old testament, which means I've now read every book of the Bible at least once. Took me waaaay too long to accomplish this, but I'm still excited about it!
356. I was blessed to be able to catch up with Jared and then also Daniela during Ray's mission board meeting. I miss seeing our good friends on Tuesday nights!
357. The Lord blessed us with a relaxing quiet weekend. We had a great time visiting my parents on Saturday for a belated Father's Day celebration. We went to lunch at this great Mexican restaurant in Englewood, walked through the main road by all of the shops, and drove by my childhood house! It was a nice little day trip, almost like a mini vacation!
358. We are blessed to be able to go to the appointments we need to with our medical coverage. Ray went to the eye doctor for the first time in a long time and finally got the new glasses he really needed! He's also trying out contacts, which is a funny spectator sport for me ;)
359. SMALL GROUP!! Was awesome this week, I really felt the benefit of authentic fellowship and prayer with our good friends. We've been in need of this for a while. Glad to share our burdens with one another, lift each other up and provide accountability. Thank you Lord!
356. I was blessed to be able to catch up with Jared and then also Daniela during Ray's mission board meeting. I miss seeing our good friends on Tuesday nights!
357. The Lord blessed us with a relaxing quiet weekend. We had a great time visiting my parents on Saturday for a belated Father's Day celebration. We went to lunch at this great Mexican restaurant in Englewood, walked through the main road by all of the shops, and drove by my childhood house! It was a nice little day trip, almost like a mini vacation!
358. We are blessed to be able to go to the appointments we need to with our medical coverage. Ray went to the eye doctor for the first time in a long time and finally got the new glasses he really needed! He's also trying out contacts, which is a funny spectator sport for me ;)
359. SMALL GROUP!! Was awesome this week, I really felt the benefit of authentic fellowship and prayer with our good friends. We've been in need of this for a while. Glad to share our burdens with one another, lift each other up and provide accountability. Thank you Lord!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Week 30 Blessings
348. Ray and I have been really blessed to embark on something new in our lives. It's going to require a lot of time, help from God, and our whole hearts, but we are excited to see what God will be doing! Unfortunately part of the process means we will be missing out on Youth Group most of the summer because of schedule conflict, bummer! We won't be missing out on camp though and hopefully we can come up with some creative ways to see the kids over the next couple of months! And I won't be so vague about this new adventure in the future, but for now that's how it is!
349. We are so blessed that Jonathan Milton Bachman, Jr. arrived on Wednesday (June 15th) at 11:59 pm! We have been praying for him for a long time and are so glad we got to meet him this weekend and even hold him! Thank you for allowing us to share in this special family time Jonathan, Robynn, Jadynn and Jonathan!
350. I've been so blessed to be joined by my friend Abby at work! We've had a great time catching up on our lives since Ringling, and it's just really nice to have another good friend in the workplace to talk to!
351. We are thankful for our friend Dan, and for being able to hopefully give him and his Dad some comfort during this continuing difficult time. We were able to spend some more time in his home for Shiva this week and share some more of the special memories of his Mom.
352. We're glad that Dan was also able to get out for a bit with us on Friday night, getting to see the new X-Men First Class movie, which we highly recommend!
353. It was a nice Father's Day to celebrate with Ray's Dad at their house, as Monday is also his birthday. We had hamburgers & hotdogs and the guys played Tiger Woods golf. Relaxing at least!
354. I also had a nice conversation with my Dad, glad to hear he was having a nice relaxing Father's Day as well. Hopefully I'll be blessed to spend some belated Father's Day time with him this weekend!
349. We are so blessed that Jonathan Milton Bachman, Jr. arrived on Wednesday (June 15th) at 11:59 pm! We have been praying for him for a long time and are so glad we got to meet him this weekend and even hold him! Thank you for allowing us to share in this special family time Jonathan, Robynn, Jadynn and Jonathan!
350. I've been so blessed to be joined by my friend Abby at work! We've had a great time catching up on our lives since Ringling, and it's just really nice to have another good friend in the workplace to talk to!
351. We are thankful for our friend Dan, and for being able to hopefully give him and his Dad some comfort during this continuing difficult time. We were able to spend some more time in his home for Shiva this week and share some more of the special memories of his Mom.
352. We're glad that Dan was also able to get out for a bit with us on Friday night, getting to see the new X-Men First Class movie, which we highly recommend!
353. It was a nice Father's Day to celebrate with Ray's Dad at their house, as Monday is also his birthday. We had hamburgers & hotdogs and the guys played Tiger Woods golf. Relaxing at least!
354. I also had a nice conversation with my Dad, glad to hear he was having a nice relaxing Father's Day as well. Hopefully I'll be blessed to spend some belated Father's Day time with him this weekend!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Week 29 Blessings
346. This has been a week filled with blessings but also with sorrows. I am blessed to have known Carol Gray, my dear friend Dan's mother. We are filled with sorrow that she departed from us last week. We were blessed to pray for her, for Dan and his family during her long fight against leukemia. I was blessed to hear/follow her story of strength and positive, loving attitude in the midst of what would be unbearable circumstances for many others. We are blessed to spend so much time with her son whom she raised to be a wonderful man. Even though it was very difficult, we were blessed to grieve and say goodbye with Dan and his family at the services this weekend. I was blessed just to have ever met her, as is anyone who did.
347. Ray and I are very blessed to have shared 4 wonderful years of marriage together this past Friday, June 10th. I hope that we have many more to share together.
347. Ray and I are very blessed to have shared 4 wonderful years of marriage together this past Friday, June 10th. I hope that we have many more to share together.
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