this is the 500th time I've sat in front of my blog page, thinking I should blog and not blogging.

I'm not really quite sure why, just don't feel like writing :P

Adding Zest to your Nest

Adding Zest to your Nest

Adding Zest to your Nest

I am interested to read what these every day ladies have to say about that hush hush topic of ....sexual intimacy in the marriage.

Starting a movement

I loved this post by Raggamuffin Soul "7 Keys to Starting a Movement"

It can be really discouraging trying to start something; being in a group of people, excited about something, wanting others to get involved and they just aren't into it.

But you know, God is really big. If we're serving Him, He is faithful and He'll bring along that 2nd guy who wants to dance like a maniac with us...and the 3rd and the 4th...it's all up to Him.

So really, I guess all that matters is that I keep doing what I beleive God wants me to do. I feel kinda bad if I'm irritated the people around me with my enthusiasm to try and get them into what I'm doing. But perseverence and patient is rewarded.

And I'll just keep praying for God to bring more women to our fellowship!!!!

SEX

now that I have your attention, may I draw your attention to this exciting new series Under the Covers at Moms, Ministry and More.

Heidi is so brave and I for one am very grateful to her for tackling this scary subject!

I've been tagged

Theresa at Seeking Peace and Pursuing It! has tagge dme in a fun meme. I haven't been blogging much lately so I'm honoured that she still thinks of me.

Six Unimportant Favorite Things

I guess they could also be referred to as guilty pleasures and I think I have more than six, but here goes:

1. Flip Flops...I cannot (and do not) wait until the snow melts to wear my flip flops. I love love love not wearing socks and covered-toe shoes! I own many pairs of inexpensive flops. My husband gives me a hard time when I get a new pair, but they are soooooo cheap, really, what's the big deal?!!!

2. Pedicures...very necessary when you wear flops every day. I adore having my feet touched, scrubbed, massaged, creamed, toes painted. I have goosebumps just thinking about it. Wise hubby bought me a fantastic foot spa. I can't wait to pull it out this weekend!!!

3. Exclamation points...apparently I love exclamation points (see above). In fact, I was once reprimanded in an annual work review for using so many exclamation points in my emails to clients. I use them in real life speech quite a bit also :)

4. Flowers...I love having cut flowers in my home. Hubby has discovered a florist around the corner from his work PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! Three Thursday in a row I received flowers for no reason!

5. Music...I love music, all kinds (except screamo) and love going to concerts. I'm not really sure this fits in the unimportant category. Music causes my spirit to rejoice, brings me closer to the Lord. I could live without it, but there would be an enormous gap in my spiritual life.

6. Coffee...recently discovered I can live without it, but I don't want to. I am now surviving on decaf and praying I will learn to enjoy it as much as regular

There you have it folks (all three of you who read my blog) My six guilty pleasures

I hope my friends will play along:
1. Yvonne
2. Margie at ChristDrivenMom
3. Sheryl at The Perch
4. Kim at Deliberate Hope
5. Karin at HennHouse
6. Lynne

Here are the rules: Mention the person who tagged you, list your six Unimportant Favorite things, and then tag six other bloggers. Easy as pie....have fun!

so angry i could spit

I stumbled across this video this morning and it broke my heart. If it's happening in the US, you can bet it's happening so much more in liberal Canada, where our laws are so much more lax.




WHY DON'T THEY CARE?!! How can they not care that a 13-yr-old is having sex with a 31-yr-old?! How can they possibly think that is healthy? I just do not understand this philosophy that kids should be able to do whatever they want. We are supposed to be able to protect our children until they are old enough to make decisions on their own. We make them wear seatbelts and helmets. They can't buy smokes or alcohol until a certain age. They can't drive or vote until a certain age. But they can have sex and have an abortion?!!!

Way to go Lila Rose (Founder of LiveAction) I wish I could give you a hug

**UPDATE** Abortion supporters are being encouraged to donate money to PLanned Parenthood in the name of Lila Rose, to show their support for child abuse?!!!

gratitude

This weekend I am so grateful for so many things. It's Easter and I am grateful that Jesus chose to suffer that I might live a full, joyous life here on earth and then get to live forever in heaven..... AMEN!

I am enjoying having so much time with my family, with hockey over and Jon having less commitments, we are just really chillaxin and maxin our time together. I am so unbelievably grateful for the work that God has done in our lives. April is another milestone month: April 2005 Jon was kicked out of rehab. Kicked out, my friends. Yet, here he is sober and serving! Serving Jesus with his whole heart, which is still so amazing to me.

I am grateful for my extended family too. Our family had an Easter brunch yesterday. As time goes by I enjoy these family get-togethers more and more. My brothers are amazing to me, so grown up and such awesome men. I am proud of each of them in different ways. They are each so unique and I love each of them in a huge way.

I am grateful for the church community that God brought us to 2.5 yrs ago and the friends that we have made there. God sure does know what he's doing.

Again, God really does know what he's doing, cause I've got these women in my life that are just so amazing...Yvonne, Gen, Kristi, Tanya, Joanne, Mom, Colleen...just for starters.. each fit a different need, each such a joy to be around.

(not that I want to think about work) but yes, I am so grateful to be working where I am. To have an interesting, challenging, rewarding job, with an honest, hard-working, Christian boss. What a blessing!

SO thank you Lord for everything. I pray that you continue to bless and challenge me, so that I can continue to grow.