The Bayou Belles and Their Beau

I think she is just drop-dead gorgeous. And has su...

2012-02-13T10:24:25.563-06:00

I think she is just drop-dead gorgeous. And has such an amazing voice!!!

Here is a post that I dearly love. Not that I hom...

2012-02-09T16:52:45.285-06:00

Here is a post that I dearly love. Not that I home school, but because I so sign up for the thing that my kid grow up the exact way I want him to. Alas, that is not to be and this post reminds us that we do the best we can. http://www.elizabethfoss.com/reallearning/2011/11/what-im-never-going-to-tell-you.html

Same thing goes for Christian school kids. They c...

2012-02-09T10:38:29.552-06:00

Same thing goes for Christian school kids. They can be very mean. I think what increases the hurt more is that we expect them to adhere to a higher moral standard (like church kids) Of course, they should behave respectably toward others, but unfortunately, what goes on at home is what is brought to the school campus and church campus. It's very tough for moms to witness pain in their child's eyes. Middle school seems to be the worst. Too bad no one goes through growing up unscathed. Through prayer and constant talking with our kids, they, and we, will survive and become better people in the process.

I was always the kid who was bullied and teased in...

2012-02-09T08:15:25.687-06:00

I was always the kid who was bullied and teased in school, but, now that I'm grown, I realize that even though those were painful times, they helped shape me into the person I am today. By all means, I am anything but perfect, but I believe that me being bullied helps me be more merciful and gracious, even to those who've horribly wronged me. I can't stand people to pick on someone. I'm like a mama hen -- with a world full of chicks, lol!!

Wow. She is very gifted. I love these songs, and s...

2012-02-06T09:12:38.818-06:00

Wow. She is very gifted. I love these songs, and she totally does them justice. :)Awesome!!!

yep. awesome!

2012-02-06T08:12:01.241-06:00

yep. awesome!

I think you're onto something about the percei...

2012-02-06T07:55:11.048-06:00

I think you're onto something about the perceived innocence of the people we extend compassion to . . . I serve in a ministry that reaches out to women who work as exotic dancers. We have women from different churches serving in the ministry, but only one church will support us financially because they perceive the women as sinful, and "choosing" to work there. If only they could hear the stories most of the women have, about being in foster care, about being abused by family members, about never knowing their own father. There are reasons they end up thinking that this job is their only choice to earn a living . . .

It heartens me to read your words here, and know that God is always working on people who are open to growing more like Him.
Nancy

That's why I just joined Weight Watchers again...

2012-02-03T11:52:48.459-06:00

That's why I just joined Weight Watchers again. The accountability...I need it.

I frequently lack motivation and I struggle greatl...

2012-02-03T10:30:49.221-06:00

I frequently lack motivation and I struggle greatly with self-discipline...perhaps accountability is the answer... It's always easier to make myself do something when I feel like other people are watching! Wish that wasn't true about me but, hey, I gotta work with what I've got! ;)

I love that clip!!!! I'm with you....need a...

2012-02-03T08:36:07.577-06:00

I love that clip!!!!

I'm with you....need accountability to stay with it!

Thanks Kristy!

2012-01-30T15:40:40.230-06:00

Thanks Kristy!

Stephanie, I think that is a good observation/expl...

2012-01-30T14:53:38.763-06:00

Stephanie, I think that is a good observation/explanation and I love the comment about the bootstraps! :)

I downloaded SMH the day it released: love. We are...

2012-01-30T13:23:35.720-06:00

I downloaded SMH the day it released: love.
We are similiar in gifts. I think your friend has the gift of seeing the love underneath the confusion and fear of people when they act like jerks. It's much easier to show compassion to the innocent. I'm also guesing you haven't had much, if anything, handed to you (I haven't). This leads to your leaderhip and survivial instincts with good intuition. That is the gift, but make it difficult to have compassion on those who are still looking for their bootstraps. :-) Great post!

Ouch :) You aren't alone out there. I stuggle ...

2012-01-30T12:01:56.460-06:00

Ouch :) You aren't alone out there. I stuggle with this too and know I'm in the wrong whenever I stop and consider how good and gracious God is to me.

True words...but it's really hard sometimes to...

2012-01-30T10:42:52.720-06:00

True words...but it's really hard sometimes to be compassionate. I'm so glad that He is though.

Beautiful song.

Completely agree with you. Love Santorum, but don&...

2012-01-29T16:07:01.328-06:00

Completely agree with you. Love Santorum, but don't think he'll win, nor do I think he has broad enough appeal to win a general election. Romney is my second choice but I'm not crazy about him. Gingrich could definitely tear Obama up in a debate but don't think he'd beat him in the general election.

And Ron Paul. A little scary, yes. That picture is perfect :)

Thank for posting this as I would have missed this...

2012-01-27T19:24:47.890-06:00

Thank for posting this as I would have missed this news, I'm sure. I've watched "The Hour of Healing" & "MYDC" since I was in college. I really connected with Lindsay and I've seen their show, demenor, and message change over all the ups and downs of their ministry. I've seen their children grow! I am sad to read this also. I can only imagine the pressure he feels, especially now that his Father is gone. I totally get where you are coming from with this post.

We as believers should be in prayer for him and hi...

2012-01-27T17:22:08.387-06:00

We as believers should be in prayer for him and his family. Those who lead are mere men and women who can fall as Sara said if not walking with God and openly seeking accountability.

we haven't started documenting grades... effor...

2012-01-25T09:14:27.372-06:00

we haven't started documenting grades... effort & diligence, for sure. eventually, it will turn into grades for us, too. we have tears some days, as well. sigh.

were your ears burning this morning? we adopted a kitten over the weekend. named him beau. never put it together with your blog. hubs came down this morning and reminded me of your blog... belles and a beau. we have "bella" and a "beau". ha!!

open marriage boggles my mind. can't imagine ...

2012-01-25T09:06:47.460-06:00

open marriage boggles my mind. can't imagine women who voluntarily sign up for that one. exercise? i stand by the fact that i'm waiting for the 'resolution' crowd to fizz out at the gym. ;)

i had not read about this... but i'm with you....

2012-01-25T09:02:14.338-06:00

i had not read about this... but i'm with you. grace. abundant grace, indeed.

I am studying Isaiah right now through precepts. ...

2012-01-25T07:45:36.622-06:00

I am studying Isaiah right now through precepts. We just finished chapter 39 where, after walking so closely with God all his life, Hezekiah succumbs to pride. we are ALL susceptible if we aren't daily walking with God and staying close!!

I hate policing grades and homework. Unfortunatel...

2012-01-23T09:38:12.225-06:00

I hate policing grades and homework. Unfortunately with college I can't police the homework but I still have to police the grades...ugh. and I think any of us with teenage or older children have said those same words!!

All of these stories made me giggle and shake my h...

2012-01-23T07:48:33.193-06:00

All of these stories made me giggle and shake my head. You are right! Dumb dumb dumb!

As for the running, I haven't run in a LONG time so my mojo is probably talking to your mojo and they are eating chocolate and having a diet dr. pepper together :}

On the other hand, I do count running errands as part of my "running" workout ;0}

1 - I like Santorum too. 2 - Ron Paul scares me li...

2012-01-21T10:00:58.953-06:00

1 - I like Santorum too.
2 - Ron Paul scares me like NONE OTHER.

Way to put it out there. ;)