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Made in Heaven ~ a Mom of Master Books review

Written by Joy
Made in Heaven ~ a Mom of Master Books review

I am so excited to be a part of the Mom of Master Books review team!  This month, we are reviewing Made in Heaven by Ray Comfort and Jeffrey Seto.  I couldn’t wait to get Made in Heaven in the mail.  Ray Comfort and Jeffrey Seto do an amazing job in this book.  They share with us how scientists look at God’s creations and study how they work.

Here are just a few things that scientiest have learned from observing different  things from God’s creation.

  • Body Armor – Strength of Fish Scales
  • Human Eye – A Better Camera Lens
  • Anti Lasers Learn from Bird Feathers
  • Mosquitos Studied for Painless Needles
  • Wasp Nests and Papermaking

Go check out the video about this book!

These are just a few of the topics in this amazing book.  I know my kids and I have enjoyed reading how many things have been discovered just by people watching and learning from things that God has created.

Now for the fun part!  Moms of Master Books is having a Book and Bite Facebook Party and you all are invited!  It will be on March 21st at 9pm (EST).  There will be several prizes, which include:

  • a copy of Made in Heaven
  • a copy of The Defneder’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions (a new release of NLPG)
  • and a $25 gift certificate

Will I see you there?

 

disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book for review. I didn’t recieve any other compensation for the review.  All opinions stated are my own.

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Project Cleanse~ a learning process

Written by Joy
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Project Cleanse~ a learning process

Project Cleanse has been more of a learning process for me, than anything else.  Definitely a lesson I won’t forget.  I started out the Project Cleanse planning on cleansing my house, purging and decluttering what we didn’t need anymore.  However, I am getting so much more than that from this project.

As  you may have noticed, I haven’t updated in a couple of weeks.  I have had a few health issues.  It all started when I got sick with some sort of stomach bug that went through the rest of the family first.  When I finally thought I was well, my body apparently didn’t think so.  I was hit by two major migraines that put me to bed.  Once I finally thought I was rid of those, I started having minor headaches with dizziness and nausea.  I have Fibromyalgia and the effects of the stomach bug, put my body is a Fibromyalgia flare-up.  It has been a difficult couple of weeks, but thanks to my family, they have not only taken care of the household needs, but also me.  I am truly blessed.

During this time, I have felt God calling me to get my health under control, more so than my house.  While I am not really a junk food eater and I do eat fairly healthy and drink a lot of water, I have felt Him speaking to me to find out what exactly is going on with my body.  This past week, I went to a clinic that is nearby that specializes in Fibromyalgia patients.  The first step has been taken.  I filled out about 20 pages of papers and talked with the doctor.  They went over everything and ordered a whole bunch of tests.  While I have had a few of these tests in the past, they ordered a lot that I had never heard of before.  There are times, when a patient can figure out what triggers the flare-ups.  This place will also find a way to help me best manage the pain, as well.

I am excited about this step that I am taking.  I have realized that this disease has affected me more than what I thought it had.  Well, not only me, but my family.  God knows that my heart is to be there for my family.  My husband and children.  He knows that being at home with my children, schooling them, is where I need to be at, at this time.  He knows my heart is to be there for others, to help and encourage them in their faith and homeschooling journey.  However, I can’t do that to the best of my ability if I do not take proper care or get the proper care that I need for myself.

So while I am still trying to organize and cleanse my home, I am also in the process of organizing and cleansing my heart, body and soul.

I have been working slowly on getting my homeschool area cleansed.  It is in my dining room area.  I have accomplish some, but it is still a work in progress.

Here is a before picture of the area.

Before picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.

This is the after picture.  Like I said, it is a work of progress.  I am getting there, just having to take it a little slower.

After picture of desk/craft/homeschool area.

How are you doing on your goals and projects for the year?

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so thankful and blessed.. #1101-1110

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so thankful and blessed.. #1101-1110

Psalm 34:18

18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Matthew 5:4

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

God is so good to us.  We are so blessed.  We do not deserve anything that he gives to us.  I look at my children and see the light in their eyes.  So much ahead of them, so much to live for.  Then I think of the tragedy that happened on Friday.  So many children lost their lives along with several adults.  It hurts.  I cried most of the day while I held my children near.  I am mourning with and for those who lost loved ones.  I truly do not know what I would do if something like that happened to our family.  I do know who would be there holding me up, helping me get through every day life.  God.  He will never leave us.  Join me in prayer for those who lost loved ones.  While I will be praying for the people in CT, I am also going to be thanking God for all the many blessings He has given me.

1101. my healthy children.

1102. being able to stay at home with my children.

1103. my husband’s job that is able to support us, while I stay at home with my children.

1104. my children’s laughter and smiles.

1105. being able to teach my children at home.

1106. a roof over our heads to keep us dry.

1107. heat to keep us warm.

1108. God for sending Jesus to us.

1109. Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.

1110. knowing that one day, there won’t be any more deaths, sorrows or tears.  We will be rejoicing and praising God in heaven!

I would love for you to join in counting the many blessings that God gives. Stop by A Holy Experience and visit others who are also sharing their many blessings.

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so thankful and blessed #951- 980

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so thankful and blessed #951- 980

It has been three weeks since I last wrote about what I am so thankful for.  God has blessed us in so many ways.  It is truly amazing all He has blessed us with.  Since the last post, we have been in Colorado a little over two weeks. The trip out here was quite an adventure and I have told about it in parts one and two, with part three coming on Friday.  We have been settling in, meeting new friends and trying to get better.  We have all been fighting really bad colds.  However, I do see an end in sight with the sickness.  Thank you to those who have been praying for us while we are on this journey.  God has brought us to Colorado for a reason and I am going to do my best to glorify Him in all I do, while I am here.  With saying that, I am picking back up with my thankful list.

951. For those who helped us finish packing up from our house.

952. For neighbors that fixed a leaky pipe so we could get on the road.

953. For neighbors to mow our yard until we can sale our house.

954. a van with a/c on those hot days while driving.

955. a safe trip to Indiana to our first stop.

956. friends who lifted my daughters up in prayer while they were sick.

957. a short visit for my daughter and her best friend in Kentucky, as we passed through.

958. a dog who loves to ride in the van.

959. a hotel with soft beds and pillows.

960. being able to see The Arch in St. Louis.

961. a hotel with a pool for the kids to play in.

962. hotels where we can bring our dog with us.

963. our oldest being able to see a baseball game in St. Loius, MO.

964. a husband who can near bout fix anything.

965. a parts store that had just the right radiator for our van.

966. a rest stop area that had covered picnic tables and vending machines.

967. friends who will stop what they are doing and lift you up in prayer.

968. a safe trip to Colorado.

969. a hotel for 3 nights, until we could get in the vacation rental.

970. the vacation rental for a month, that allows pets.

971. the beautiful view of the mountains and the city from the rental.

972. a job that my husband is going to enjoy.

973. a new homeschool group that my children like.

974. new friends.

975. my husband being healed from the poison ivy.

976. celebrating our youngest son’s 8th birthday.

977. field trips with the new homeschool group.

978. new friends in the homeschool group inviting us to church.

979. friends who continue to lift us up in prayer and encourage us on our new journey.

980. a mighty God who loves us unconditionally.

 

I would love for you to join me and the others linking up at A Holy Experience. We would love to see how God has blessed you and your family.

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