tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912727934613463852024-03-19T05:54:42.167-07:00Writing Under the Maple LeavesLiving life as a Wife, Homeschooling Mom, Nana, and Daughter of THE King!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-1632517939697883562018-04-15T19:57:00.000-07:002018-04-15T19:57:30.149-07:00<div>
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In all my married life, that has been the biggest, ongoing challenge I face.<br /><br />(If you have read my April blog from last year, you have seen proof.)<br /><br />About 2-3 years ago, I found a Pinterest link about 5 things to do to keep your house clean. I read it and it made so much sense! I don't remember the chit chat (like I am doing here) and sadly I do not have a link for that original post. I wrote the points down, and NEVER dreamed I would want to blog about them. I have tried to follow those 5 and then I added 2 of my own.</div>
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My house is NOT spotless BUT following those 7 points gives me a daily goal to shoot for. I will continue to search for the link and if I find it, I will give credit where credit is due. Without further chit chat here goes.</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have a meaningful quiet time. </span>( I think I added this one)<br />I absolutely LOVE, LOVE ,LOVE <a href="https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/">The Bible App Youversion by Lifechurch</a><br />(it is an app, but this is the link to the computer site)<br />The 2 plans I am following this year are: the One Year Chronological Bible and Bible In One Year 2018.<br />Both of these plans, as does the Bible (app) itself, have a feature where the Bible can be read to you! This was revolutionary for me! I can listen. My heart has been convicted over things I have read time and again, that listening to, have hit me hard.broken as things from Scripture have hit me hard. (Truth be told, I am up to date on the Chronological Bible. I really like the devotional part of the Bible in One Year 2018, but that part is not available in audio on the app. I also like the fact that this plan doesn't go on or mark as finished until you list something that spoke to you. Sadly, the not reading to me part, is what lead to my demise with this plan.)</li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;">Dress for the day you want, Not the day that is trying to have you. </span>(I did search for this phrase, and several blogs came up, but not the one with my starter list.)This phrase makes sense, unless it is winter and you live in the North and want to be a mermaid. When you dress for a successfully day, you feel better about yourself and sometimes, sometimes THAT attitude can be all that you need to change a ho hum into a great day.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make your bed. </span>I listed this after getting dressed because it gives the mattress and sheets time to air out. I am not sure if that really matters, but it was THE way to do things back in the 1950s. Order may not matter, but I like to listen, dress and then make the bed.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Plan your day.</span> I love a list. I love the satisfaction of crossing things off the list. I will write things on the list that I have already done, just to cross them off. I am more productive when I have a list of what I am trying to do and what I need to do.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Do one load of laundry - wash, dry, fold AND away. </span> When I first read this, it seemed like an insurmountable task. Laundry was something I was forever behind on, and had mountains and mountains to do. I decided to give it a try. I started on a Monday and the clothing we needed worst that day, was the undergarments and pjs. I made it a point to get all of that washed, dried, folded and put away. I tried to do the other loads, one or two a day. T shirts in one load. Office/church clothing in another. Blue Jeans might be their own load, or get added to the Ts. Towels are a load, as are sheets. (I try to group things by dirt level, weight of the garment- an office shirt weighs less than a towel, and then by color.) When Monday came again, I made sure to wash undergarments and pjs. As before, I tried to do all the steps. In all honesty, I don't follow this rule 100% but I do try to follow it, wash, dry, fold and away. On many days the load started today is actually put away tomorrow, but just having the goal to deal with one load, just one from start to finish <u>today</u> helps! Before too long, my laundry appeared to be less, and it is DEFINITELY easier to keep up with. My clean laundry may still pile, but it is usually only one or two loads, not a mountain of clean clothing and my dirty laundry isn't as ginormous a pile either. One load a day really does make a difference.</li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"> Keep up with the kitchen.</span> Unless you eat out often, the kitchen is the heart of the home. The heart of where much of the mess can originate. Even if you eat boxed cereal and only really cook 1 meal a day, even if you have a dishwasher, unless you have a maid, your kitchen needs to stay neat, and it will require your attention to stay kept up. One thing that should be done daily is wiping the counters. If you are wiping the counter, that means the counter is clear.</li>
<li>The final item on the list is: <span style="font-size: large;">Do something for you- something fun or relaxing! </span>This may not seem important, but you do need to at least plan something as little as polishing your nails, coloring a page, writing a journal entry, crocheting a scarf or reading a book.<span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <br /><br />I can't promise you a spotless house if you follow these guidelines, but I can promise you that following these guidelines will see you on your way to a much smoother day and quite possibly a neater house along the way. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-55348178306849790242017-03-18T17:06:00.001-07:002017-03-18T17:06:30.225-07:00I found this recipe ages ago....<br /><br /><br /><br />well about 2 years ago and it became one of my favorite recipes.<br /><br /><br />Here's the original <a href="http://heidistjohn.com/blog/recipes/voila-chicken-marsala">Heidi St John"s Chicken Marsala</a><br />copied exactly from the link above....<br /><br />
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cover skillet. Whisk until creamy. If you need to, you can thicken with
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I tweak it to make it my own.<br /><br />I use gluten free flour mix from Aldi and I use apple juice in place of the cooking sherry and Marsala Wine. <br /><br /><br />To be completely honest, we are not foodies, and I did try it a few times with cooking sherry and Marsala cooking wine, but we didn't notice a big flavor difference, and the idea of cooking sherry and marsala wine, bothered us, so apple juice it is.<br /><br /><br />I serve it with rice and a nice canned veggie..... (I know a salad or a frozen veggie or fresh would be better, but better eating comes one step at a time.<br /><br /><br /><br />Until next time,<br />blessings from under the maple leaves......Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-10089381853732715382017-03-13T19:55:00.000-07:002017-03-13T21:07:23.545-07:00The High Calling of Motherhood (a book review)<div>
I was asked if I blog and would I read a book and post my review. I am so glad I was asked!</div>
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The book is <u>The High Calling of Motherhood </u>written by Chimene Shipley Dupler,<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">"Does motherhood matter?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">Have we lost
our sense of identity, especially through social media, which can pour
both accolades and acid into our hearts and minds? Does our role as a
mother have any lasting purpose? What about the hard stuff? Do we
self-medicate more than we self-motivate to fight for our families? If
we don't have a sense of purpose, how will our children? Chimene Shipley
Dupler believes you are created for more. You are created in the image
of God. You have value, significance, and purpose. You are chosen!</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">In <i>The High Calling of Motherhood</i>,
Chimene will challenge and inspire you. Motherhood can change the
trajectory of a generation as we discover the authority that God has
given mothers. Chimene desires to see mothers experience the joy that
comes in the value and worth that God places on motherhood.</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">Motherhood
is a calling a high calling from God. Chimene will equip you and give
you tools for success. You are a difference maker. You are raising world
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From my childhood, I always wanted to be a mom.<br />
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From my early years as a Christian, I recognized the high calling of being a mom.</div>
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As a Christian wife of 33 years and a Christian mom for 31 of those years, I knew this was one of God's HIGHEST callings.</div>
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I remember the quote "The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world".</div>
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31 years ago, I knew that to be true.</div>
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Unfortunately, someplace over the last 31 years, I have lost focus of those truths.<br />
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"...This book is not about the 'right' way to be a mom but instead how to embrace the roll of motherhood as a gift from God" (page 33) </div>
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WOW! Every mother I know needs this information or needs to be encouraged/and or reminded with this information! <br />
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The book is written in an easy to read style with a Biblical worldview and Scriptural emphasis that goes counter to our culture. Mrs. Dupler tends to be just a little repetative- but her use of repetition is to make sure you get what she is saying.<br />
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While reading this book I was reminded of many things.<br />
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This book reminds me of my calling.<br />
Reaching my children's hearts' for Christ is the goal of my mothering.<br />
I was chosen by God to mother <i>my</i> children.<br />
When He called me to that task, He also equipped me for it.<br />
I am to raise my children with the view of eternity in mind. (This can be a sobering thought. 4 of my children are grown and on their own. 3 are married, 2 are in the thick of mothering young ones under the age of 5. 2 of my children are still in elementary school. Even with my experience as MOM, this book is for me, and every mom with children still at home. If your children are grown and you are in the grandparenting stage of life, I suggest you get the book and encourage your children as they raise the next generation.)<br />
In light of eternity, the preschool years, even 18 years of childhood, are short.<br />
Reaching my child for Christ is THE goal of motherhood.<br />
We are in a spiritual battle... ( I have heard and even said, sometimes you pick your battles.<br />
But the reality is ..."We are not in a battle of the wills when it comes to our two-year-olds or teenagers; rather, we are in a spiritual battle. We are on a mission with the Holy Spirit to help our children understand their need for Christ.")page 72 </div>
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My identity is in Christ alone, not in a career or my motherhood. </div>
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To parent with eternity in mind we need to have a plan (and prayer is part of that plan) </div>
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"Parenting is hard work- because it is heart work." page 126 (my favorite sentence from this book!)</div>
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Parenting with eternal perspective goes against our culture.<br />
Raising my children for Christ is my responsibility, not the responsibility of my church</div>
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We need to be prepped for battle ( the full armor of God)</div>
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Extend grace to other parents- whose parenting doesn't look exactly like yours.<br />
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A nutshell summary of this book is found on page 163 "We claim we are 'just moms' rather than embracing the opportunity to affect and influence the culture. Motherhood has been abandoned, disdained and orphaned by society and our culture. there is an urgency to call mothers to wake up to a biblical standard for motherhood. "</div>
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In the final chapter Raising World Changers, on pages 219- 220, Chimine says "it is out of our own insecurity that we look around at what others have and begin to feel insignificant. " This insignificance is because we compare ourselves to others. She assumes all loss of parental focus is due to insecurity and feeling insignificant. I disagree slightly. I think insecurity is one large reason for loss of focus. I think some of us simply get busy- too busy to compare ourselves to others, too busy tackling the immediate To-do-list that we loose sight of the eternal goal. <br />
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I penned this while sitting where my little green purse is laying on these rocks.</div>
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Maple trees in Spring time South Carolina.</div>
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Close up of maple leaves in fall.<br />
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(We eat at the other end of the table, Sewing, writing, and miscellaneous crafting as well as homeschool planning and clutter happen at this end)<br />
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This was after several hours of play, my two shortshots, and two of my grandbabies.<br />
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Exodus 2:25 the last of that verse says "...-God knew"</div>
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What a blessing that NOTHING surprises Him.</div>
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Not that pop quiz.</div>
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Not the rain (or ice or snow) when the weatherman predicted the opposite.</div>
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Not the early death of a loved one.</div>
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Not the surprising medical test results.</div>
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He sees you.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-31753985264161268472015-02-05T07:21:00.002-08:002015-02-05T07:21:38.532-08:00Happy February!Many things are on my mind this morning.<br />
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New year's resolutions.... ( I had a beautiful post on that at Write2Ignite.com and the site crashed- sadly I forgot to back that one up)<br />
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New babies.... 2 grandsons born in the last few weeks.<br />
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Grand daughters .... I'm blessed with 3 of those precious ones.<br />
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Writing, Pintrest, Facebook, literature, homeschool, co ops , dogs and housework and being a mom and nana......<br />
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Valentines day, Bible reading and growing a year older.....<br />
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Happy February!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-2438660172138144692014-08-08T20:06:00.000-07:002014-08-08T20:07:02.181-07:00Baby GiftsBabies are one of God's greatest blessings!<br />
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I love to make handmade gifts for showers.<br />
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I can not find the baby girl mary jane bootie pattern that I used for years,<br />
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<a href="http://tampabaycrochet.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-pattern-mary-jane-skimmer-booties.html">http://tampabaycrochet.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-pattern-mary-jane-skimmer-booties.html</a><br />
same pattern link here<br />
<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/clothing/mary-jane-skimmer-booties/13511?SSAID=626714">http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/clothing/mary-jane-skimmer-booties/13511?SSAID=626714</a><br />
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My finished project here<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-5808514809060923482014-05-07T11:24:00.004-07:002014-05-07T11:41:44.443-07:00Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08742996975990496395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291272793461346385.post-64364377462162931282014-04-30T20:26:00.000-07:002014-04-30T20:30:37.993-07:00Books Make A Difference<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most recent parenting book I have read, was when my 8 year old was a newborn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my muddled, sleep deprived, adrenaline flowing, happy postpartum state, I should have been confident. I already raised 4 kids who were ages 14 and up when this baby was born.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet, at 6 weeks, I felt lost on the path of motherhood. I was feeding, on demand</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> E-V-E-R-Y time the baby fussed. And yet never clued in on why the baby fussed because my take from all the breastfeeding books, was feed/comfort/nurse that baby every time they </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">fuss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband, the father of all our children didn’t understand why I had lost my way </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">in mothering. The Pediatrician, who knew me from my other kids, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">dismissed my </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">concerns. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I </span><em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">knew</em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I needed help. Two things happened here.</span><strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">,</strong> wonderful women, trained as lactation consultants, entered my life.<span style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">(If you are breastfeeding and having issues related to your baby and breastfeeding, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Please, please, please, please find a lactation consultant in your area and give them a call)</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AND I read yet another book <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Baby-Wise.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Baby Wise</em>, (Love it or hate it, please save that discussion for another post) figuratively hit me upside the head with the realization, I had to bring <b style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">MY</b> brain to this job of mothering. All the other baby books I had read, were specifically on breastfeeding, and encouraged feeding on demand. To me that meant every time the baby fussed, whip out the breast to comfort, feed and care for that baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Baby Wise</em> allowed me to bring my brain to the equation and think about why the baby might be fussing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my life, the power of the written word influenced me greatly – to the point of loosing my direction in mothering, and then in finding it again.</span></div>
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