Here is a giveaway for a wonderful Grain Mill!
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/nutrimill-giveaway-from-paulas-bread/comment-page-59#comment-111987
10 years....
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Happy New Year!
Wow. 2009 was a busy year! I pray that you will find yourself following Christ and trusting Him in a much deeper way in 2010. I will look to do a bigger update soon! Happy New Year everyone!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to Mom Timmer and Mom Losch! God blessed me with a wonderful mother from birth and then blessed me again when I got married with a great mother-in-law!
Mom, I could not ask for a better mother! The first thing I think of when I look back, is you sitting at the kitchen table in the morning with your Bible wide open, reading away. What an awesome example that was to me. You made it clear that time with God in His Word was of utmost importance! I also know that you love me unconditionally. It has always been clear through your words and actions. You always built me up and told me how proud you were of me which made me felt like I could do anything! I know that if I need you, you will be by my side in a second flat! I am blessed beyond what I could ever ask for. I thank God He made me your daughter. Thank you Mom for all the sacrifices, hard work, and love you have given over all the years. I love you. Happy Mother's Day!
Here is what a friend recently wrote about my Mom:
Today I wanted to share someone who was deeply impactful during my growing up years, Jan. She was the mother of my best friend (Heather) and our families were close. They welcomed me over at their house day or night and I often celebrated holidays (like Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) with their family. As I reflect though, two things stand out in my memory.
1. I knew Jan loved me (through the ups and downs of those formative years)
2. She used her kitchen amazingly during our teen years.
What teen doesn't want to cook fun things over at someone elses house? :) While canning vegetables was hated in my own home; I was happy to freeze blueberries over at Jan's house! (Gotta love teenagers!)
She was a wonderful cook and our families cooked many things differently so I enjoyed making dinners, desserts, the renowned family rolls, etc. Not only did I learn a lot about cooking (and enjoyed eating!); but Jan made the most of those late night talks. We discussed many things over the years: Spiritual issues, home and family, boys, life dreams and goals. She invited me to put my views and ideas on the table. She may not always agree with me (and said so), but I knew she spoke in love and wanted the best for my life. Many a night ended after midnight with the sink full of dishes. Those times were invaluable to me in the formation of my own beliefs, thoughts and life desires. While I am sure her main desire was conversing and engaging her own two daughters, she opened her home and heart to me and I will be forever grateful.
Now, as a mother myself, it is my desire to invite my children's friends over with open heart (and refrigerator!) I believe it begins even now in these younger years as I open my kitchen to my own children and invite them to cook with me.
Thank you Jan. God used you and your family mightily in my life. Thank you for loving me and opening your home to me. I don't believe I will ever forget the Friday nights eating pizza and chips while watching, "The Princess Bride;" making Cream Puff Dessert, chicken with broccoli, and enjoying your laughter as we played games and talked while waiting for many a delicious morsel to cook in the oven. I love you.
It's clear to me that my Mom was not only a blessing to me, but to those around me. She has impacted to world in ways that will never be forgotten. Thanks, Mom.
I don't want to leave out my mother-in-law! Mom Losch, thank you so much for raising the man I love more than anyone! I am so grateful for him and who he is. I know that it took so much time, effort, training, and love to make him the man he is today. I have no doubt that he also saw you reading God's word habitually as well. The heart for missions that you modeled to him has now touched lives through us for eternity. I am also grateful for all that you have done for us over the years. We know that you would drop everything to help us in any way possible. You have spent countless hours typing in vital information and sending it via email while we were overseas, taken care of our kids for who knows how many hours when needed, and you have prayed for us no matter where God has placed us in this world. Thank you for all that you do. I am blessed to have a mother-in-law like you and I really mean that! Happy Mother's Day!
Mom, I could not ask for a better mother! The first thing I think of when I look back, is you sitting at the kitchen table in the morning with your Bible wide open, reading away. What an awesome example that was to me. You made it clear that time with God in His Word was of utmost importance! I also know that you love me unconditionally. It has always been clear through your words and actions. You always built me up and told me how proud you were of me which made me felt like I could do anything! I know that if I need you, you will be by my side in a second flat! I am blessed beyond what I could ever ask for. I thank God He made me your daughter. Thank you Mom for all the sacrifices, hard work, and love you have given over all the years. I love you. Happy Mother's Day!Here is what a friend recently wrote about my Mom:
Today I wanted to share someone who was deeply impactful during my growing up years, Jan. She was the mother of my best friend (Heather) and our families were close. They welcomed me over at their house day or night and I often celebrated holidays (like Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) with their family. As I reflect though, two things stand out in my memory.
1. I knew Jan loved me (through the ups and downs of those formative years)
2. She used her kitchen amazingly during our teen years.
What teen doesn't want to cook fun things over at someone elses house? :) While canning vegetables was hated in my own home; I was happy to freeze blueberries over at Jan's house! (Gotta love teenagers!)
She was a wonderful cook and our families cooked many things differently so I enjoyed making dinners, desserts, the renowned family rolls, etc. Not only did I learn a lot about cooking (and enjoyed eating!); but Jan made the most of those late night talks. We discussed many things over the years: Spiritual issues, home and family, boys, life dreams and goals. She invited me to put my views and ideas on the table. She may not always agree with me (and said so), but I knew she spoke in love and wanted the best for my life. Many a night ended after midnight with the sink full of dishes. Those times were invaluable to me in the formation of my own beliefs, thoughts and life desires. While I am sure her main desire was conversing and engaging her own two daughters, she opened her home and heart to me and I will be forever grateful.
Now, as a mother myself, it is my desire to invite my children's friends over with open heart (and refrigerator!) I believe it begins even now in these younger years as I open my kitchen to my own children and invite them to cook with me.
Thank you Jan. God used you and your family mightily in my life. Thank you for loving me and opening your home to me. I don't believe I will ever forget the Friday nights eating pizza and chips while watching, "The Princess Bride;" making Cream Puff Dessert, chicken with broccoli, and enjoying your laughter as we played games and talked while waiting for many a delicious morsel to cook in the oven. I love you.
It's clear to me that my Mom was not only a blessing to me, but to those around me. She has impacted to world in ways that will never be forgotten. Thanks, Mom.
I don't want to leave out my mother-in-law! Mom Losch, thank you so much for raising the man I love more than anyone! I am so grateful for him and who he is. I know that it took so much time, effort, training, and love to make him the man he is today. I have no doubt that he also saw you reading God's word habitually as well. The heart for missions that you modeled to him has now touched lives through us for eternity. I am also grateful for all that you have done for us over the years. We know that you would drop everything to help us in any way possible. You have spent countless hours typing in vital information and sending it via email while we were overseas, taken care of our kids for who knows how many hours when needed, and you have prayed for us no matter where God has placed us in this world. Thank you for all that you do. I am blessed to have a mother-in-law like you and I really mean that! Happy Mother's Day!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
I can't believe it's been TEN years!
HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY, ELIZABETH!!! Enjoy your montage! (Elizabeth picked this song from Go Fish.)The pictures are a few from the last three years.
We had a party for her with her grandparents and also cousin, Abbi. We shocked her by having our friend Tammi show up with a parakeet... a birthday present from Dad and Mom! She was speechless (although that's not too hard with her!) She is having a lot of fun with him and has named him Buddy. =}
It's hard to believe that we've had our precious Elizabeth Anne for 10 years already! She is growing into a beautiful young woman! She is creative, tender of heart, beautiful, smart as a whip, and a joy to have around. We love you Elizabeth. May you walk closer with Christ this year and know Him deeper as your Friend and Guide. Listen to Him carefully. As you walk with Him and follow His ways, you will experience joy deeper than you can possibly imagine. Happy Birthday to our precious 10 year old!
We had a party for her with her grandparents and also cousin, Abbi. We shocked her by having our friend Tammi show up with a parakeet... a birthday present from Dad and Mom! She was speechless (although that's not too hard with her!) She is having a lot of fun with him and has named him Buddy. =}
It's hard to believe that we've had our precious Elizabeth Anne for 10 years already! She is growing into a beautiful young woman! She is creative, tender of heart, beautiful, smart as a whip, and a joy to have around. We love you Elizabeth. May you walk closer with Christ this year and know Him deeper as your Friend and Guide. Listen to Him carefully. As you walk with Him and follow His ways, you will experience joy deeper than you can possibly imagine. Happy Birthday to our precious 10 year old!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Spring has sprung... fast!
Well, Spring is here and has been just flying by! I looked back at the calendar to see what we have been up to and found some pretty fun events. Back in mid March Elizabeth participated in the AWANA Olympics over in Comstock Park. It was fun to watch the kids play. We were impressed by the great attitudes of the kids and the coaches. It was a fun day for all and both Chapel Pointe teams took 3rd place. Great job guys!
Over that same weekend Will and Laura were visiting for the weekend. We took time out to head to the Fredrick Meijer Butterfly gardens with the kids. I saw more butterflies than ever before... and much friendlier than ever before, as you can see in the video.
A few years back one of the trees in our back split part way toward the bottom. We were concerned that a big wind storm would topple in onto our neighbor's barn or fence so we had someone take it down for us (if you need a good person to do so, let us know we have someone to recommend) We just had him cut it down and then we have been slowly cutting it up. The kids had a riot playing on it.
Spring break brought a fun time in the park with cousins and Grandma Timmer. We tried a little kite flying but have very little luck. (We weren't sure if it was the kite assemblers, aka, mothers, or not enough wind. Later we decided it wasn't enough wind, right ladies?!
On Easter we loved the worship time and reminder of what Jesus has done for us. A gift beyond compare! We enjoyed a brunch out with family and then some very fun and successful kite flying at my parent's house. That was so much fun. I can't wait to do it again. There is just something relaxing about flying kites!
Spring also brought gardening and soccer. The kids started a couple weeks back. Last weekend we were "stormed" out...lightening, part way through David's game. Then the girl's games also got cancelled.
I am a very eager garden freak this year. Haaaaaa! We made our garden much bigger and I am loving every minute of it. Everything that can be planted already is in and I am very eager to get everything else planted during this next few weeks. The garlic is up as are the peas, spinach, lettuce and beets. Broccoli plants and brussel sprouts and in and growing. Yeah! We put up a fence around the whole thing (got some great posts from the tree we cut down) to keep out the fluffy, naughty, green-eating rabbits that wander the neighborhood!
So, our Spring has been full. I continue to tell people about Melaleuca. I am so excited about helping people get the nasty cancer causing chemicals out of their home. I love helping people who are willing to take it to heart! School is slowly winding down. Each of the kids have finished a couple subjects and we can't wait until we can cross the last few off! Yeah! Our goal is the end of May.
Well, that wraps it up for now. Wow, I had lots to say. Better not wait so long next time!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Is your home safe? Take a look!
My sister posted this on her website and blog sight. I have seen part of it before but not all of it! I still shake my head at the information! It's worth ten minutes to see what is in the products you use. We learned of safer products about 5 years ago and are sooooo glad that we did! Take a look. Copy and paste the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2byjtybbz2o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2byjtybbz2o
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Crazy Hair Night
We had a lot of fun this afternoon with my four kids, my sister, and her 6 kids. Tonight was "Crazy Hair Night" at church for the kids. What a riot we had getting each of the kids ready for the night!
At the end of the night when we took Elizabeth's hair down, we counted 65 hair bands! Wow. Great memories.
At the end of the night when we took Elizabeth's hair down, we counted 65 hair bands! Wow. Great memories.
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