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Jenny-Fair -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 8:55:48 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: _Cinderella_ quote: ORIGINAL: Jenny-Fair I put Indonesian Chicken in the crock pot and now my hands smell like garlic and ginger. yum! How do you make that? Well, the recipe calls for chicken thighs, but I don't like them, so I put three or four chicken breasts in the crock pot, several garlic cloves, minced, a nice 1 1/2" chunk of ginger, minced, several tablespoons of soy sauce and a couple tablespoons of dark sesame oil. Oh, and a dash of cayenne. Because I use breasts instead of thighs, I also add a cup or so of chicken broth so it doesn't get too dry. I cook all day on low or 4 to 6 hours on high. 1/2 hour before dinner I add about 3/4 cup of peanut butter, close the lid to let it melt (I use all-natural) and start the rice. Then when it's time to eat I stir the PB in and serve with the rice (actually, I also like it with spaghetti noodles). Cindy, just how big a car are you going to rent if you are bringing Donna, Levi, Erin and Lisa? And if you are going to bring one Lisa, could you bring two, please? Donna, I actually touched the snake yesterday. Schuyler held it! It's martial arts night..and it's the closest to Brandon's bday, which means he gets pummeled tonight. This is why we pay the big bucks! LOL

cindybode -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 9:04:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Jenny-Fair Cindy, just how big a car are you going to rent if you are bringing Donna, Levi, Erin and Lisa? And if you are going to bring one Lisa, could you bring two, please? I'll bring all the Lisas you want. That's what roof racks are for. [8D]

Bagel -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 9:17:30 PM)
maybe I should just drive myself

cindybode -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 9:59:27 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Bagel maybe I should just drive myself Just meet us at Cynthia's house. [;)]

Ellie-Mae -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 10:55:44 PM)
I should clarify, as embarrassing as this might be: I don't really think about the end times much. I am not pre, mid or post trib. I would like to be be a pre-triber, but I don't think that it matters much if God isn't a pre-triber too. Unfortuanately (or maybe fortunately) He didn't tell us what He is. So in the back of my mind is a "plan for the worst, hope for the best" thing going on. Most of the time, it doesn't come to the front of my mind (I really can't go there), but there are times that it does creep forward. I know that it could become very difficult for us christians. The less reliant on medical stuff I am the more I won't have to tangle with the government if times should get ugly. I think about how it will be to get medical attention or supplies if things get bad, or even if the stock market were to crash or something like that. That is something that I can't come up with and plan or answer for at all... I just don't know. Thus my fear of not being able to get needed meds. At this point, it really isn't a rational fear. It just surfaces every now and again.

peculiar_lady2 -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/3/2008 11:11:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Ellie-Mae I should clarify, as embarrassing as this might be: I don't really think about the end times much. I am not pre, mid or post trib. I would like to be be a pre-triber, but I don't think that it matters much if God isn't a pre-triber too. Unfortuanately (or maybe fortunately) He didn't tell us what He is. So in the back of my mind is a "plan for the worst, hope for the best" thing going on. Most of the time, it doesn't come to the front of my mind (I really can't go there), but there are times that it does creep forward. I know that it could become very difficult for us christians. The less reliant on medical stuff I am the more I won't have to tangle with the government if times should get ugly. I think about how it will be to get medical attention or supplies if things get bad, or even if the stock market were to crash or something like that. That is something that I can't come up with and plan or answer for at all... I just don't know. Thus my fear of not being able to get needed meds. At this point, it really isn't a rational fear. It just surfaces every now and again. yeah...you are not alone there. In fact there was a thread over in the Women's folder a few weeks ago (started by Chelle if you want to look it up) about this type of "fear" of the future, rapture, etc. I can't let myself go there either, or it gets too overwhelming. I just try to keep my mind on the here and now and know that God will provide what we need when we need it...whether that be physical needs or the spiritual and emotional support to get through everything.

cynthia -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 1:53:50 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Jenny-Fair Donna, I actually touched the snake yesterday. Schuyler held it! After reading your recipe, I thought you said you ate a snake, so I had to re-read it. quote: ORIGINAL: cindybode quote: ORIGINAL: Bagel maybe I should just drive myself Just meet us at Cynthia's house. [;)] Hey! That's a great idea! [:D] quote: ORIGINAL: Ellie-Mae I should clarify, as embarrassing as this might be: I don't really think about the end times much. I am not pre, mid or post trib. I would like to be be a pre-triber, but I don't think that it matters much if God isn't a pre-triber too. Unfortuanately (or maybe fortunately) He didn't tell us what He is. So in the back of my mind is a "plan for the worst, hope for the best" thing going on. Most of the time, it doesn't come to the front of my mind (I really can't go there), but there are times that it does creep forward. I know that it could become very difficult for us christians. The less reliant on medical stuff I am the more I won't have to tangle with the government if times should get ugly. I think about how it will be to get medical attention or supplies if things get bad, or even if the stock market were to crash or something like that. That is something that I can't come up with and plan or answer for at all... I just don't know. Thus my fear of not being able to get needed meds. At this point, it really isn't a rational fear. It just surfaces every now and again. This is very normal for dealing with surgery, the possibliity of cancer, and possibly having your thyroid removed. Hasn't God provided for you thus far? Will he not provide tomorrow? He has and He will. Lisa, work through it, but always remember that the Lord has it in His control and He knows what is best for you. I have personally gotten to the point with this whole end times thing that I really do not care. I feel like I've already been as close to hell and back as I'll ever be and the Lord has been with me. He will be with me through whatever comes. Only He not only knows the future, but He holds the keys to my future and I trust Him.

amybreit -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 7:52:50 AM)
I heard a preacher on the radio the other day (may have been Swindoll, but not positive) talk about how we really aren't supposed to know what will happen in the end times. He said something to the effect that God had John seal up the book & he takes that to mean, we don't need to know. I liked that thought, because I'm with you Ellie in not knowing where I stand on it all & mostly not caring! I figure it's one of those things we'll know when we're supposed to know it & that might not be until heaven! I'm a bit stressed this morning. I have a LOT to do today! We have to go sometime to dh's pre-op appointment (it can be anytime between 8:30 - 4:30). Ds is leaving for a scout campout around 3:30 - 4, so we need to get all of his stuff together. I want to go to the commissary while I'm up that way, because we NEED lots of stuff! I'm still not sure if I'm going to drag dd along or see if she can go to someone's house. She wants me to call her best friend's mom & see if she can spend the night. I don't like the idea of inviting my child over to someone's house for a sleepover, but it would be nice to have the evening alone with dh! We have LOTS of things to get done this weekend & I have my eye doctor appointment tomorrow afternoon. I'm tired & feeling overwhelmed.[8D]

Consecrated2God -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 8:07:12 AM)
quote: That's what roof racks are for. [:o] quote: I should clarify, as embarrassing as this might be: I don't really think about the end times much. I am not pre, mid or post trib. I would like to be be a pre-triber, but I don't think that it matters much if God isn't a pre-triber too. Unfortuanately (or maybe fortunately) He didn't tell us what He is. So in the back of my mind is a "plan for the worst, hope for the best" thing going on. Most of the time, it doesn't come to the front of my mind (I really can't go there), but there are times that it does creep forward. I know that it could become very difficult for us christians. The less reliant on medical stuff I am the more I won't have to tangle with the government if times should get ugly. I think about how it will be to get medical attention or supplies if things get bad, or even if the stock market were to crash or something like that. That is something that I can't come up with and plan or answer for at all... I just don't know. Thus my fear of not being able to get needed meds. At this point, it really isn't a rational fear. It just surfaces every now and again. I've had similar thoughts in regard to my asthma inhaler. Pre-trib or not, there's still a possibility that our country may face persecution someday. It takes place in other countries, and there's no reason it couldn't happen here. The idea of not being able to get relief if I have an asthma attack is a scary thought, but the others are right. No matter what happens, God will be with us. We don't need to fear the future. God will never abandon us. Even if the worst happens, our eternal future is secure.

ezri -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 9:07:24 AM)
quote: I am part of a 4 person team taking part in a geocaching competition tomorrow....Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and compete. We will be tromping through the woods praying mousey... my honey would be SOOOOOOOOOO jealous! ~ezri

Karaboo2 -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 9:28:21 AM)
Jumping in on the kids activity bandwagon ... I LOVE our local homeschool association!!! Discounted rates for gymnastics $44 each per session (Ilene and Jacob just started yesterday ... this time it's an 8 week session) and with soccer, we have enough kids to have our own league!! It costs $20 per family per year ... there is no fundraising or anything -- and the only stipulation is that each parent take a turn providing snacks for a week (which is typically popsicles). They often have a bunch of gear that other children have outgrown, so you can (usually) get cleats and shinguards for around $5 from a parent of an older/bigger child.

mouse5 -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 10:28:39 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ezri quote: I am part of a 4 person team taking part in a geocaching competition tomorrow....Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and compete. We will be tromping through the woods praying mousey... my honey would be SOOOOOOOOOO jealous! ~ezri Thanks Ezri. Tell your hubby I'm sorry and maybe he can join us next year. [:)] I'd say he could go ahead and join in on the competition but, alas, I think you have to sign up ahead of time. [&:]

misaham -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 10:58:17 AM)
quote: uote: I am part of a 4 person team taking part in a geocaching competition tomorrow....Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and compete. We will be tromping through the woods praying mousey... my honey would be SOOOOOOOOOO jealous! Mine, too! And my kiddos!!

shadowspring -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 11:18:17 AM)
quote: I've had similar thoughts in regard to my asthma inhaler. Pre-trib or not, there's still a possibility that our country may face persecution someday. It takes place in other countries, and there's no reason it couldn't happen here. The idea of not being able to get relief if I have an asthma attack is a scary thought, but the others are right. No matter what happens, God will be with us. We don't need to fear the future. God will never abandon us. Even if the worst happens, our eternal future is secure. Well here's my weird thought as an asthmatic concerning end times persecution: I figure I will be quick to go, so I can afford to take a bold stand when the time comes. I know, I know, it sounds a lot like Peter's bold boasting about how he would rather die than deny the Lord, but it gives me peace. It was reading about WWII concentration camps that got to me. All that filth and straw and crammed quarters, bugs, bad nutrition and forced labor? I'd probably only last two weeks, tops, without my meds in those kind of circumstances. So, hopefully that will give me the courage to be a loving testimony in the face of death, since I know there will be no avoiding it anyway. Oh, and I almost died once as a kid with asthma, and have already stared down the panic, so I know it can be done. I just surrendered myself to the Lord and decided to let go of the fight and relax. I told myself it would be like getting on a bus and falling asleep and waking up somewhere else. This let me relax and try to sleep, thanking God that the someplace else would be heaven. About that time my grandma found me and called the ambulance, so it remains only theory. And now, I go back to lurking while you ladies plan your fun times together. Ellie-Mae, you're in my prayers this morning!

Homegrownkids -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 11:37:21 AM)
I bought 5 little gold fish yesterday and my children thought I brought home gold:) One died today:( I went to a garage sale today and found a Little Tikes boat for Buckaroo to play in. I just found out today that my parents are coming tomorrow. I am happy.

Jenny-Fair -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 12:29:05 PM)
It was so warm and beautiful out yesterday that I opened all the windows. Of course, I also turned off the heat...and didn't remember to turn it back on until this morning! Man, it was cold in here..and Poor Ash with only two blankets[&o] I'm glad we enjoyed the weather yesterday as today it looks dreary. Cindy, you'll want to check the weather report before you come, lol. I'm guessing you'll meet rain in Seattle...of course, I could guess that any day and be right[8D] When I went to Guatemala I'd never flown before except in a little bush plane. I flew out of Seattle and I can remember it hitting me that the sun really is always shining--once you are above the clouds, you can see it. It is so cool.

Consecrated2God -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 12:32:34 PM)
Wow, Shadowspring, I think you have a very good attitude about it. I struggle with feeling panicked when I have an asthma attack and it makes it worse. There have been a few times when I've lost my inhaler, and even if I was breathing fine, just the knowledge that I don't know where it is can actually put me into an asthma attack if I'm not careful. If I'm actually wheezing and I don't have any on hand or can't find it, we'd better head over to get a replacement because I can't relax when I can't breathe.

cynthia -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 12:37:15 PM)
It is rainy here today. Mr. Manly's Cub Scouts meet at a church. We are going to be doing a service project of yard work today. I don't do yard work at all. My mother's hobby and passion is gardening. I don't enjoy gardening at all. I've probably mowed the lawn once in the last ten years. So I am not only going to be doing yard work, but I'll be doing it in the rain. Maybe my mother would like to go help in my place. lol

shadowspring -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 1:21:43 PM)
Well, it is extremely important to always have a rescue inhaler handy! I am sometimes too casual about that, since my preventative regimen is working so well right now. And honestly, I would rather not have almost died when I was a kid...[8\|] but the Lord does work all things together for good in the end. [:D] I am hoping I will have the same peace when the real thing happens. I am also hoping that is another forty or fifty years from now. [:D]

Homegrownkids -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 2:31:50 PM)
It is very beautiful here today. I am trying to clean up my house and get that all done so that I can enjoy the rest of the weekend outdoors. I am a little upset at DD though. I got the bathroom all cleaned, then she comes in with sand. Now there is sand all over the sink and on the rug. I even told her that she would be in trouble if she played in the alley (where there is mud because she had clean shoes on) and if she brought in any sand and she did both!!.[:@][:@] With my parents coming, it would be nice to keep the house clean at least until they are done seeing it clean.

ezri -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 3:28:36 PM)
Half of my prayer request has been answered... the sun came out. I guess I should be more specific with God- I need SUN so I can get a photo of that SHADOW on the barn up the road for my final project. whines 4pm is when the shadow of the tree hugs the barn. that is 30 minutes away. the clouds keep obscuring the bright sunlight. Anyone got any cheese? ~ezri

Jenny-Fair -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 3:39:37 PM)
quote: Anyone got any cheese? LOL! I have a nearly 15-yo-boy with attitude this, uh...I guess it's afternoon now. [8\|] I hate how I must make God feel 'cause really, I know best but this kid fights me on it...and we do the same to Him.

dottedmom -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 4:02:48 PM)
Happy April a few days late!! It is good to be back!! kids and I were gone for a few days Sorry Narnia didn't get caught up with you!! any one ready for Spring?? kids are going nuts to be out and about!! I let them have the aternoon off to dust out the cobwebs of their brains

ezri -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 4:22:45 PM)
Yah know what- I was about to give up but I an't gonna! I was planning on having triss drive me out there to practice her driving so I am gonna say a prayer and trust that the sun will cooperate when we get there. Triss needs the practice. Musta been the provolone I got after my last post eh? ~ezri

PrincessDonna -> RE: April Showers Bring Spring Flowers Homeschool Chat (4/4/2008 4:26:08 PM)
Mmmmm, provolone![:D]

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