Valentines

Posted February 9th by H in Crafts

This week we’ve had fun making some valentines. Actually, we started last week because I thought Valentine’s Day was just this past Sunday! j was joking with me because we usually are late for birthday cards and anniversary cards, but I sure got those Valentine’s sent out on time!

I wanted to share with you two links that I look to for ideas for kids and crafts. The first one is the Crafty Crow and the second one I just found is called Skip To My Lou. I have come across several ideas for this Valentine’s Day from these two blogs, including the “stained glass hearts” we made for our school room window!

Enjoy all the cutting, gluing and glitter!

The Greatness of God

Posted February 6th by H in Ponderings

Last night I was lying in bed after reading this blog from some missionaries living in Haiti and my mind began to wander. I was reflecting on some of the images and stories this family has shared with us and the dreadful turmoil this little country is currently in. Then I began thinking of other little countries around the globe that have their own drama going on. From terrorism to wars and famine, the list continues. Yet, God above is intimately aware of each person’s suffering on this planet of ours and He has NO BREAK from the constant pain.

How Great is our God! I live my own life, safe in my warm home and my current drama is three fighting kids or a certain little one who randomly wets his pants, or keeping a five year old focused enough to teach him to read. I get breaks…nap time or bed time and I still get so frustrated. I am awed by my Savior who doesn’t throw in the towel and let the world spin completely out of control as He deals with all the hurt, angry, sinful, pain-filled human race.

Some of you know the blog, A Holy Experience, which I like to follow. Recently she did a post about snowflakes and the wonder of the greatness of God…I think I had an “Ann moment” last night , only I can’t articulate it like she can!