One of the elephants with trainer.
Wednesday, February 20
Photo's from our Trip to Ayuthaya
Photo's from our Trip to Ayuthaya
One of the elephants with trainer.
Monday, February 18
All is Well !
Speaking of elephants I went shopping this weekend because I'm travelling this week to see family in Australia so I went to buy some stuff to take with us. Anyway I noticed that many Thailand souveniers etc all have elephant prints on them. I'm not really to sure about the importance of the animal but I'm guessing they are pretty important here in Thailand, may be even Asia for that matter.
My Tanysha is on school holidays and tomorrow we are both going on a day trip to Ayutthaya in Bangkok. I am looking forward to it and so is Tanysha. She is excited to see the elephants. I'm hoping it's a good trip. We're going with some of the Moms from Tanysha's school. I'll share photo's tomorrow.
Hope you all had a good Monday.
All is Well !
Speaking of elephants I went shopping this weekend because I'm travelling this week to see family in Australia so I went to buy some stuff to take with us. Anyway I noticed that many Thailand souveniers etc all have elephant prints on them. I'm not really to sure about the importance of the animal but I'm guessing they are pretty important here in Thailand, may be even Asia for that matter.
My Tanysha is on school holidays and tomorrow we are both going on a day trip to Ayutthaya in Bangkok. I am looking forward to it and so is Tanysha. She is excited to see the elephants. I'm hoping it's a good trip. We're going with some of the Moms from Tanysha's school. I'll share photo's tomorrow.
Hope you all had a good Monday.
Friday, February 15
Friday Thanks ...
So here goes…………
1. Thank you Lord for my children and thank you that they had a safe week at school.
2. I’m thankful that my sister has returned to college safely and is ready for another busy year.
3. Thank you Lord for the food on our table all week and that we have a roof over our head.
4. I’m thankful for the wonderful women I met this week and had lunch with them. This is the beginning to new friendships.
5. Thank you that my dear hubby loves me for me (and although I forgot Valentines Day) he still loves me.
6. Thank you for my parents who are well and have agreed to come and visit me here in Thailand. (It has been difficult to convince them to come – they have many commitments at home and they find it hard to step away for them).
7. Thank you Lord that although I don’t feel attractive or fashionable in my 24th week of pregnancy, I know who I am in Christ and I’m able to find peace in my heart as God reminds me of where real beauty comes from. Thank you too that I am blessed to be able to bear children. That in itself is a gift.
8. Thank you Lord that although my Renee is a younger 3rd grader and relatively new to her school she is doing well academically and has really settled in. (I received her progress report and am pleased with how she is doing).
9. Thank you Lord for my children’s teacher’s who are great women and really have a heart for the children they teach.
10. Thank you Jesus for your love towards me and your gift of salvation and that your grace and mercies are new every morning. Thank you for revealing yourself to me again and teaching me new things from your Word.
So hear is my list for this week. Again there are so many things to be thankful for but these 10 are what I am really thankful for this week.
I have a busy weekend coming up – we’re traveling in 5 days and I have to pack. I hate packing. I would just love to get on the plane and be off. But that is not possible. Just not possible!!
We’re off to Melbourne, Australia to visit my sister in law and her family. I’m excited and so are my girls. I love flying!!
Friday Thanks ...
So here goes…………
1. Thank you Lord for my children and thank you that they had a safe week at school.
2. I’m thankful that my sister has returned to college safely and is ready for another busy year.
3. Thank you Lord for the food on our table all week and that we have a roof over our head.
4. I’m thankful for the wonderful women I met this week and had lunch with them. This is the beginning to new friendships.
5. Thank you that my dear hubby loves me for me (and although I forgot Valentines Day) he still loves me.
6. Thank you for my parents who are well and have agreed to come and visit me here in Thailand. (It has been difficult to convince them to come – they have many commitments at home and they find it hard to step away for them).
7. Thank you Lord that although I don’t feel attractive or fashionable in my 24th week of pregnancy, I know who I am in Christ and I’m able to find peace in my heart as God reminds me of where real beauty comes from. Thank you too that I am blessed to be able to bear children. That in itself is a gift.
8. Thank you Lord that although my Renee is a younger 3rd grader and relatively new to her school she is doing well academically and has really settled in. (I received her progress report and am pleased with how she is doing).
9. Thank you Lord for my children’s teacher’s who are great women and really have a heart for the children they teach.
10. Thank you Jesus for your love towards me and your gift of salvation and that your grace and mercies are new every morning. Thank you for revealing yourself to me again and teaching me new things from your Word.
So hear is my list for this week. Again there are so many things to be thankful for but these 10 are what I am really thankful for this week.
I have a busy weekend coming up – we’re traveling in 5 days and I have to pack. I hate packing. I would just love to get on the plane and be off. But that is not possible. Just not possible!!
We’re off to Melbourne, Australia to visit my sister in law and her family. I’m excited and so are my girls. I love flying!!
Thursday, February 14
Valentine's Day
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!
If you would like to read the devotion plese click on the link. http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/girlfriends/11567926
Valentine's Day
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!
If you would like to read the devotion plese click on the link. http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/girlfriends/11567926
Wednesday, February 13
I Need a New Bible.
Reality check - I am getting a little older and it's getting a little harder to read smaller print. So I've decided that I will need to invest in a new bible. Now this is a hard thing to do because there are so many great bibles out there and I have to find one that is suitable for me and maybe most importantly large enough print for my aging eyes.
I Need a New Bible.
Reality check - I am getting a little older and it's getting a little harder to read smaller print. So I've decided that I will need to invest in a new bible. Now this is a hard thing to do because there are so many great bibles out there and I have to find one that is suitable for me and maybe most importantly large enough print for my aging eyes.
Book Review - "A Mom After God's Own Heart"
Proverbs 4:23.
It is all about the heart! Every thing I do, everything I say, every choice I make reveals the condition of my heart. Boy that is a challenging truth, hard to accept but the truth. The Bible does say out of the heart comes forth the issues of life.
As I continue to read the above mentioned book Elizabeth George points out that in order for me to be effective in directing my children's hearts towards God I need to check out my own heart first and know what condition it is in. Mothering, committing, praying and dedicating, dealing with and disciplining my children all starts in my heart.
I need to take time to nourish my own heart first, I need to seek God first, read His word first and have God deal with my heart first. It's a tough truth but a very real truth that I need to face.
Really, how can I possibly expect to talk/share with my children about a God I may know about in my head but not in my heart.
The heart is really what matters here!
Book Review - "A Mom After God's Own Heart"
Proverbs 4:23.
It is all about the heart! Every thing I do, everything I say, every choice I make reveals the condition of my heart. Boy that is a challenging truth, hard to accept but the truth. The Bible does say out of the heart comes forth the issues of life.
As I continue to read the above mentioned book Elizabeth George points out that in order for me to be effective in directing my children's hearts towards God I need to check out my own heart first and know what condition it is in. Mothering, committing, praying and dedicating, dealing with and disciplining my children all starts in my heart.
I need to take time to nourish my own heart first, I need to seek God first, read His word first and have God deal with my heart first. It's a tough truth but a very real truth that I need to face.
Really, how can I possibly expect to talk/share with my children about a God I may know about in my head but not in my heart.
The heart is really what matters here!
Monday, February 11
TGIM (Thank God It's Monday)
The reason I love mondays is that after the weekends it's good to get back to the routine of the week. Structure for the my girls and also for myself. It's great.
TGIM (Thank God It's Monday)
The reason I love mondays is that after the weekends it's good to get back to the routine of the week. Structure for the my girls and also for myself. It's great.
Thursday, February 7
Tomorrow is not Promised to Anyone.
My heart is heavy and it has put a whole new perspective on life. It’s a reminder to me of what is of true importance in our day to day lives, and that is relationships. Relationships with our families and relationships with our friends. Those are the tangibles that will always remain with us.
Tomorrow is not Promised to Anyone.
My heart is heavy and it has put a whole new perspective on life. It’s a reminder to me of what is of true importance in our day to day lives, and that is relationships. Relationships with our families and relationships with our friends. Those are the tangibles that will always remain with us.
Wednesday, February 6
22 Weeks and Counting
If you've seen the side bar of my blog you will notice my latest cravings. I know there is a Starbucks Frappucinno in there but I think this is one craving I can (and must) control. I'm sure these craving will change as I progress in my weeks.
My body is sore from yesterday's yoga class but this is something I'm going to commit too. The classes are 3 times a week and I 'm going to try and attend all 3. I'me also looking into joining a prenatal swimming class. The weather here has been so humid lately that I just don't want to get out there and walk anymore like I was a couple of weeks ago, so I figure swimming would be the best way to go.
Otherwise all is well and I'm actually enjoying this pregnancy.
Till next time......
22 Weeks and Counting
If you've seen the side bar of my blog you will notice my latest cravings. I know there is a Starbucks Frappucinno in there but I think this is one craving I can (and must) control. I'm sure these craving will change as I progress in my weeks.
My body is sore from yesterday's yoga class but this is something I'm going to commit too. The classes are 3 times a week and I 'm going to try and attend all 3. I'me also looking into joining a prenatal swimming class. The weather here has been so humid lately that I just don't want to get out there and walk anymore like I was a couple of weeks ago, so I figure swimming would be the best way to go.
Otherwise all is well and I'm actually enjoying this pregnancy.
Till next time......
Tuesday, February 5
Today was a another step forward in my commitment to staying active during my pregnancy. I went to a yoga class and really enjoyed it. There were 6 of us in the class and we're all about the same in terms of how far we are into our pregnancy. Although I was the only one who is on their 3rd child!
Not only did we stretch a lot but I didn't realise a lot of the focus is on our breathing and I know when the time comes breathing is going to be crucial.
I didn't enjoy the long ride in the car. The traffic in Bangkok is horrible. The car is truly king here. It takes forever to get to places!
Today was a another step forward in my commitment to staying active during my pregnancy. I went to a yoga class and really enjoyed it. There were 6 of us in the class and we're all about the same in terms of how far we are into our pregnancy. Although I was the only one who is on their 3rd child!
Not only did we stretch a lot but I didn't realise a lot of the focus is on our breathing and I know when the time comes breathing is going to be crucial.
I didn't enjoy the long ride in the car. The traffic in Bangkok is horrible. The car is truly king here. It takes forever to get to places!
Sunday, February 3
Growing Up!
This weekend I helped Renee my 8 yr old with a school project. She had to do her autobiography. While helping her out I realised how much she has grown and also how much we have moved from country to country in her short life. I also remember moving quite a lot when I was growing up because of my Dad's job, and never did I imagine that I would be doing the same with my kids.
Well we got her autobigraphy done. My baby has grown up so fast it's amazing. It really does only seem like she was born yesterday. I ony look at her growth and change in years and I don't realise that I too am also growing in age every year.
Have a great week.
Growing Up!
This weekend I helped Renee my 8 yr old with a school project. She had to do her autobiography. While helping her out I realised how much she has grown and also how much we have moved from country to country in her short life. I also remember moving quite a lot when I was growing up because of my Dad's job, and never did I imagine that I would be doing the same with my kids.
Well we got her autobigraphy done. My baby has grown up so fast it's amazing. It really does only seem like she was born yesterday. I ony look at her growth and change in years and I don't realise that I too am also growing in age every year.
Have a great week.
Friday, February 1
Being a SAHM!
Tanysha had her sports day and it was great to be able to be there. It would have been difficult to attend this special day for Tanysha had I been working.
I guess everything has it's good and bad. I understand there is this big debate on which is better but those thoughts and debate are for another day. For today I am just thankful that I was there for my daughter and I know she was happy to see me there cheering her and her team along.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Being a SAHM!
Tanysha had her sports day and it was great to be able to be there. It would have been difficult to attend this special day for Tanysha had I been working.
I guess everything has it's good and bad. I understand there is this big debate on which is better but those thoughts and debate are for another day. For today I am just thankful that I was there for my daughter and I know she was happy to see me there cheering her and her team along.
Have a great weekend everyone.