tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43988809834688387962024-03-05T10:06:28.352-08:00This Far by FaithOur new journey, again by faith, into the Army worldRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-6398364841497782062011-01-18T14:06:00.000-08:002011-01-18T14:35:07.178-08:00The Brevity of Life<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvEeXRsqonzj2Z3K2Y8JNIO2yvXRnY-LOePAZtdeIHz9EDHtDT53ivR-ISAsthoGzGn-HvTtH29xw6bQddd8KPd_S2meTv5wQeQGlZeQYZDtAXMMIHWUOdppH7Q5E8CrCfew-I0t1DDk/s1600/victor+hugo.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvEeXRsqonzj2Z3K2Y8JNIO2yvXRnY-LOePAZtdeIHz9EDHtDT53ivR-ISAsthoGzGn-HvTtH29xw6bQddd8KPd_S2meTv5wQeQGlZeQYZDtAXMMIHWUOdppH7Q5E8CrCfew-I0t1DDk/s320/victor+hugo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563657743463779138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Just a normal day in January. Looking over Facebook before going to bed. Wait, I can't believe this...it can't be true... I learned last night before I went to bed (and before I cried tons) that a pastor we knew while we were in Uruguay was killed in a terrible motorcycle accident, leaving a young widow and 6 children. I am so sad. You never know what a day will bring forth. My prayer is that his death will bring glory to our God!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-2500425631470011102011-01-16T04:47:00.000-08:002011-01-16T04:52:38.793-08:00I Remember Mom...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytR2y0OlCkD0Tzn8j93CVFlZstp6gXb-r0cclSS8vLjfmJIcte58HLrmTVjJs3u9ODQKL0wX6bNPs7JjhXNJHhSI5rAYvvQL-DdxAQMlr4LQHB9lQ5jeikrmjcO8jdnk5RWvwq0TQC2g/s1600/pork+roast.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytR2y0OlCkD0Tzn8j93CVFlZstp6gXb-r0cclSS8vLjfmJIcte58HLrmTVjJs3u9ODQKL0wX6bNPs7JjhXNJHhSI5rAYvvQL-DdxAQMlr4LQHB9lQ5jeikrmjcO8jdnk5RWvwq0TQC2g/s320/pork+roast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562765750868717890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">You know how some smells, sights just take you back... Well, I went back to Sundays at home this morning. I have hardly ever prepared a pork roast (put it in the crockpot), but Mom did somewhat regularly. Browning that roast this morning made me think of my mom and how she always did such a wonderful job feeding us! She's a great example of a homekeeper~I want to be like Mom! What makes you think of your mom? *Btw, my mom is still alive~praise the LORD!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-46166407406769287242011-01-15T06:25:00.000-08:002011-01-15T06:39:29.276-08:00Second Day in a Row...wow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj669SvwFOXRNN5OWcKn7zekEJRDDNtBdhSDqnYRbm7bInCC0niqbwKSyP_9341NhvYugsoF92yIZZJQdfatWEWNYDcOeVf21IuMbrB5KjkZ8dFSb7J2HUTW8x6xpzeKBJeJw7ys1EfMeg/s1600/DSC06208.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj669SvwFOXRNN5OWcKn7zekEJRDDNtBdhSDqnYRbm7bInCC0niqbwKSyP_9341NhvYugsoF92yIZZJQdfatWEWNYDcOeVf21IuMbrB5KjkZ8dFSb7J2HUTW8x6xpzeKBJeJw7ys1EfMeg/s320/DSC06208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562422138056252498" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Today is kind of a lazy day~nice! DS3 gets to go to a friend's basketball game and then sledding...fun! Because of this and the fact that all children except DS1 and DD2 haven't gone sledding, DH and I are taking little one sledding this afternoon. She is so excited! It doesn't look like I will be getting a job as caregiver after all, after looking at all the paperwork and the contract and all. I have peace about this decision, as my husband is very wise and walks carefully through life. That is why I wanted him to look at all that paperwork! DD1 and DS2 are still away at a tourney in Minnesota, having a great time in spite of ill health (both of them). Have a great day in the Lord! (help me, people, I can't put pics in between my paragraphs...not that there are two :) )<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-80573521929090261212011-01-14T10:58:00.001-08:002011-01-14T11:03:34.591-08:00New Stuff<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was encouraged to write again as 1) it has been a long, long time and 2) I started reading a friend's blog again after a long time and it encouraged me to write. We have now been back in the U.S. for almost 9 months~wow! During that time we (barely) survived a 3-month separation from our husband and dad, due to work training. I am looking into a new job as a caregiver. I'm looking forward to it! The kids are thriving in their Christian school; in fact, the two older ones are on a basketball/cheer trip right now! As time and distance separate me more and more from South America, I find that I still miss it very much. I hope to update this blog more often...sorry if you've checked in countless times to no avail :)</span><br /></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-15548415426599203662010-07-07T22:40:00.000-07:002010-07-07T22:50:35.657-07:00Second Lieutenant Matthew J. Sanders<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwuTaYcLDfIrP9vK88snhW2iUWdlqaLj3q9_xXUYNEM92KnHpiQfk08TrAV2aWvk0kZFvZ_Pv71zxFRvjsUXo_sTv0Y-KIj8gLc9ggp1NJuAKDQh_KIaiQe9PQSLC7VpX1WwNncQL9QY/s1600/DSC03744.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 294px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491408626016954258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwuTaYcLDfIrP9vK88snhW2iUWdlqaLj3q9_xXUYNEM92KnHpiQfk08TrAV2aWvk0kZFvZ_Pv71zxFRvjsUXo_sTv0Y-KIj8gLc9ggp1NJuAKDQh_KIaiQe9PQSLC7VpX1WwNncQL9QY/s320/DSC03744.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#000099;">Good grief!!!!! It has been months since I've updated this blog...you must have thought I've dropped off the edge of the earth. Actually, I almost have :). It has been busy, busy since we moved back to the U.S. and lots has happened for sure! Matt was sworn in as a Chaplain Candidate on June 20, Father's Day. It was a special day as our 8 yo son, Aaron, was also baptized that day! Matt's brother, retired Army Major Mark, was able to come and be Matt's commissioning officer. It was wayyyy cool. So, now we're waiting for Matt to be attached to a Reserve unit. That will be exciting for him. He is studying hard, hoping to finish his MDiv by next December. He has already completed one class this summer, Hebrews, and he finished with FLYING COLORS!</span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-76629204168206867082010-04-26T13:48:00.000-07:002010-04-26T13:55:32.206-07:00Developments<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#660000;">It's been a while again. We're enjoying being home, but I have to say that I miss Uruguay too. DH hasn't really heard about his commission; it takes a while they say. He's busy looking for a job, not an easy thing these days. God has provided us with a nice minivan and DS1 has a job already. DD1 wants to get her driver's permit soon. The Lord has provided for the kids to attend the Christian school here, for which we are very thankful! My parents leave the day after tomorrow for their next mission field, but I sure will miss them! My husband starts classes on May 17; I'm sure he's looking forward to it. I need to start back to school (to finish this school year) on Wednesday~yikes!</span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-13080441001876848462010-04-16T08:28:00.000-07:002010-04-16T08:46:16.780-07:00and...Time to say Hello!<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">It was a long trip. But God brought us safely to our country again. Our trip started out a week ago when we left Salto, Uruguay. That was a sad day, when we said good-bye to so many dear friends. Then, we spent happy days with friends in Montevideo. We love the Parnells! God, bless them always... Then, on Tuesday afternoon we headed to the aeropuerto de Carrasco to check in our, ahem, 28 checked bags. We didn't get too many weird looks, but I did see a girl behind us counting them :). We had no problems checking in. At around 9, we got onto the plane. and sat. and sat some more. worked several sudoku puzzles. We taxied. Then, the pilot told us there were technical difficulties, so we would not be leaving that night. Swell. We had to "re-enter" Uruguay, and get our 28 bags back. Fun, fun. We didn't want to have to transport all that luggage again, so a couple of our "peeps" stayed with the luggage all.night.long while the rest of us got to go to a hotel. The next day, all over again! But God really was in control of our trip! Pretty much the rest of the trip went off w/o a hitch! God allowed our family of 7 to travel STANDBY from Montevideo, Uruguay to...somewhere in the Midwest! It was nothing short of a miracle and I'm very thankful for my friend, C*, who made it humanly possible. Thank YOU, God! Here on this end, my parents and a friend were at the airport to receive us. I would say that I am definitely experiencing some "culture shock". I know, that's shocking for those of you who have never lived out of the US, but it is definitely so. For example, everything is so neat and tidy. The stores are open 24/7. There is SO MUCH food! People are a little...um..*heavier :) We are looking forward to getting used to being home!</span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-27341788606014979372010-04-13T04:15:00.001-07:002010-04-13T04:20:30.069-07:00Time to Say Goodbye...<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff0000;">I haven't been on here to say all that has happened... We did move out of Salto and we are staying with friends in another Uruguayan city. Last night was the last night we slept in Uruguay :( Mostly, I feel sad to leave Uruguay right now. My heart is very heavy knowing that I will probably never see my friends here or Salto ever again. The night we left Salto was very sad, and my little Sophie just cried and cried. Saying goodbye is never easy, in spite of the fact that I've been doing it for years and years... I HATE CHANGE. But I know that change helps me grow. In some time, I will grow to love the new thing, but for today I'm JUST SAD. :(</span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-74666990784263401602010-04-06T02:20:00.000-07:002010-04-06T02:30:56.056-07:00Happy Easter...a little late :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAzF9A_WZqZaIpRVqG8Yi3JMjCSm3eG462YZ0HEDK6BzJFyMS2U5IrVc1N4ImxyFlKMuHHooRO3SnXeKJohuuwjq4w9HyIZe_aFexYapnN5jUXh736gr5xsjbJ6g5siEJScCChWid7XU/s1600/DSC01206.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456954064289356674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAzF9A_WZqZaIpRVqG8Yi3JMjCSm3eG462YZ0HEDK6BzJFyMS2U5IrVc1N4ImxyFlKMuHHooRO3SnXeKJohuuwjq4w9HyIZe_aFexYapnN5jUXh736gr5xsjbJ6g5siEJScCChWid7XU/s320/DSC01206.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#6666cc;">Arrghhhh...I just lost my whole post! I hate re-posting when it takes me LONG enough to just post once... Happy Easter two days late! We had a nice Easter and it was my sweet oldest daughter's sixteenth birthday too! We've been busy, busy around here packing, getting all last minute things done. It is very annoying to find all those drawers with itty bitty things~to take or not to take? Anyway, about Easter... we had shishkabobs (sp?) and unfrosted chocolate cake per birthday girl's request. It was a nice day, on the which I, unfortunately, got sick... We have just two days left in this town that has been our home for the last almost-2 years...only 8 until we get back to our hometown! We are excited to go home, but a little sad to leave this behind. Nowhere is as tranquil and peaceful as Salto, Uruguay :) That's another thing on the list of things I'll miss. Well, I close now. Above is an Easter picture, taken by my genius, awesome photographer daughter!</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-60883367210745300302010-03-24T18:29:00.000-07:002010-03-24T18:33:44.265-07:00WooHoo!<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Hello all! Today DH found out that he, indeed, passed the review board! HE IS A CHAPLAIN CANDIDATE IN THE U.S. ARMY! Wow! We are so excited to have jumped through all the flaming hoops and be able to say that! The next step that we know about it attaching himself to a Reserve Unit close to where we will be making our home. Praise the LORD!</span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-20519074843701175202010-03-22T05:43:00.000-07:002010-03-22T05:49:10.500-07:00Please pray!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Today is the day that DH's chaplain packet possibly goes before the review board! Please pray that God would allow us to enter the chaplaincy if it HIS will. Whew~the American military is ALREADY interesting, and we haven't even officially entered! God is OUR BANNER! Jehovah-Nissi!</span><br /></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-78211261659743544892010-03-18T23:43:00.000-07:002010-03-18T23:50:31.427-07:00Back<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Wow...I just realized it has been a while since I posted. Hopefully, DH's packet was received and should be reviewed by this month's board. Then we will know more about the future. We are packing and selling and packing and pitching. My friend C and her dd J were here to visit and we had a nice time. She was a huge blessing (as usual)! Also, this week was my ds#2's 14th birthday~what a blessing that boy is to me! We had Mediterranean fish per his request and not 1, not 2, but 3 cheesecakes, which my friend brought the mixes for! Yum, yum! We just finished the last of it yesterday :). I have not been feeling 100%; I need to feel better to get everything done! I think part of it is *trying* to not drink so much coffee~makes me feel rotten. Speaking of coffee... :) Happy day, peeps!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-3419721581667829172010-03-09T12:33:00.000-08:002010-03-09T12:37:11.286-08:00Good News!<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Yesterday we received the good news that Matt's medical info got the waiver it needed to be able to be turned in in his packet. We are hoping that his packet made it in time to be reviewed by the March board. Matt also might have a job possibility in our hometown, which is very good news! We're praying for everything to fall in place~GOD IS GOOD.ALL.THE.TIME!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-54577917405961271722010-03-09T05:34:00.000-08:002010-03-09T05:58:45.592-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibJT-8TUshBJvbgZ4XQIZC_8QJRYCzBiLy_6TpfcUgDRWaPym7dDqIR3Rjl5wan7P2Zhsbtff0eSX1a4vZ4C8gzOOo4Yh1MEOChyxpNsHlNZFTVRpUk6C3D42c1E9liajmiaI7XZddI0/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibJT-8TUshBJvbgZ4XQIZC_8QJRYCzBiLy_6TpfcUgDRWaPym7dDqIR3Rjl5wan7P2Zhsbtff0eSX1a4vZ4C8gzOOo4Yh1MEOChyxpNsHlNZFTVRpUk6C3D42c1E9liajmiaI7XZddI0/s320/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446632903113334866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">F</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">or today... March 9, 2010</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>utside my window...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br />a little cloudy...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thinking...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >of how much I have to do!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thankful for...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > good news from a far country :)</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am wearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >a green </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > (another </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >of my favorites!) blouse and jeans</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am remembering...<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">how blessed I am!<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am going...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >to make a menu<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am reading...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >through my Bible</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >;</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">reading the Horse and His Boy to the little ones;<br />Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hoping (praying)...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >for my friend, Tonya, who has a jail ministry opportunity<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>n my mind...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >some conflict :(<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>N</strong>oticing that...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">the house is very messy!</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>F</strong>rom the kitchen...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >kinda messy ...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">O</span>n the menu...<br />T ~ breakfast-whatever; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >milanesas w/mashed potatoes, carrots</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >; supper- </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >tuna salad</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > sandwiches<br />W ~ breakfast-cinnamon rolls; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >estofado de pollo, rice, salad</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >; supper-eggs/rice<br />Th ~ breakfast-scrambled eggs, toast; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > fish romano, sauteed yellow squash, rice;supper- smashed sandwiches<br />F ~ breakfast-French toast; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >spaghetti, garlic toast, cole slaw</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >;</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > supper-leftovers<br />S ~ breakfast-cereal/toast; lunch-hot dogs, oven-fried potatoes; supper-grilled cheese<br />Sun ~ breakfast-donuts/bread; lunch-asado, veggies, saltenitas/mayo; supper-ham/cheese sandwiches</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br />M~breakfast-waffles; lunch-sweet/sour meatballs, rice, broccoli; supper-pizza<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong>round the house...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >lots of activity~5 kids!</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am creating...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >several crochet projects!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >traffic out front, little kids "talking" to the cat</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>ne of my favorite things...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >COFFEE</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong> few plans for the rest of the week...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >work on our homeschool lessons;<br />pack, price items for garage sale; clean the house; trip to get my friend<br /><br />Picture to share...<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtyYcGkyQIwRpaa6EgjB0WffidXN6TWKkYLXgnnFD8mKJxURHfktxoaZkOw-rpdEuL0gwWePJ0JSy7VjLbi2OUiabcnCUZD2EvIoeJckcZLDv1KJKAOW-iBGSgCyMb2d1LCGeDfkDEFk/s1600-h/DSC00335.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtyYcGkyQIwRpaa6EgjB0WffidXN6TWKkYLXgnnFD8mKJxURHfktxoaZkOw-rpdEuL0gwWePJ0JSy7VjLbi2OUiabcnCUZD2EvIoeJckcZLDv1KJKAOW-iBGSgCyMb2d1LCGeDfkDEFk/s320/DSC00335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446632058167609122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/">http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/</a></span>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-67000718742440173122010-03-07T11:53:00.000-08:002010-03-07T11:57:19.871-08:00Packing, packing<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: trebuchet ms;">We found out today that the owners of the two places we rent here (our home and the church building) are giving us permission to turn in the keys in early April....yeah! Until I got to thinking...wow, that's less than a month away...LOTS TO DO! Yikes. Better get started.right away!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-53068479674402799582010-03-04T15:41:00.000-08:002010-03-04T15:48:09.727-08:00We will Trust<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">We heard today from Matt's recruiter that his MEPS physical was declined... More opportunity to trust in the LORD! We have peace that God is in control. The recruiter seems to think that there is great chance that this will be able to be waived by the army chaplain doctor. It seems that our "destiny" is the hands of this one Dr., but the truth is that our future is STILL in the hands of our ever faithful GOD. We will trust!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-33103628740871991342010-03-03T11:15:00.000-08:002010-03-03T11:31:08.489-08:00Moving on...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz95EAmTTqlqhAMSXFT4TihihuUDDBgk0r2rTo38Q7_OfXyeokS4XPLcMBgPj9eBGsV8uPohKXYntkkSxFUMb8VC5jZrwMNDMLe8bfEl1xXov7nNUSiZObaMewydg7T9kNE5Eu8rS2Pq8/s1600-h/MLS+photog+183.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz95EAmTTqlqhAMSXFT4TihihuUDDBgk0r2rTo38Q7_OfXyeokS4XPLcMBgPj9eBGsV8uPohKXYntkkSxFUMb8VC5jZrwMNDMLe8bfEl1xXov7nNUSiZObaMewydg7T9kNE5Eu8rS2Pq8/s200/MLS+photog+183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444490979609701906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Well, DH is home and boy, are we glad about that! Now that he's home, things are officially MOVING! We are in the process of trying to find a home to rent in our hometown, looking at dates of leaving this home, packing a little here and there, pricing our stuff for sale. Lots going on! Meanwhile, though, life continues...gotta keep schooling, eating, cleaning... I'm feeling a little "fibromyalgic", as I usually do when I am stressed. I just need to leave things in God's and my husband's very capable hands :) I found out after DH came home from the U.S. not too long ago that he not only wants to be an Army chaplain, but he also wants to be an Army chaplain R.... Can't believe it! Is this what I signed up for??? Haha I think my husband is awesome, never shooting low, always at the very top! Not mediocre.AT.ALL.<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-48223558913866418352010-03-01T09:56:00.000-08:002010-03-01T23:13:03.003-08:00Simple Woman's Daybook-March 2, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX-VC2YCZ2jlpqjaj5X-i1iHTshBW1hvldmQSi32U4IKygEGhsMiOVSjuBXuWfQ-TAts9EFRd3v9aQHgoOuG8juoOydhlsWk42B7rTzVwlF4widViZtLvgs8Z_IRVPAAYoCBJ5fTzUYQ/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGX-VC2YCZ2jlpqjaj5X-i1iHTshBW1hvldmQSi32U4IKygEGhsMiOVSjuBXuWfQ-TAts9EFRd3v9aQHgoOuG8juoOydhlsWk42B7rTzVwlF4widViZtLvgs8Z_IRVPAAYoCBJ5fTzUYQ/s400/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443928801432246930" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">F</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">or today... March 2, 2010</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>utside my window...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br />bright sun shining on the inviting pool...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thinking...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >of how exciting this new phase of my life is/will be!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thankful for...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > my husband's return!</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am wearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >a sleeveless orange (one of my favorites!) blouse and jeans</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am remembering...<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">how blessed I am!<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am going...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >to pack and pack and pack</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am reading...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >through my Bible</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >;</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">reading the Horse and His Boy to the little ones;<br />Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hoping (praying)...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >for my son, Ethan's, future<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>n my mind...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >a visit from my sweet friend, Candy, and her daughter<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>N</strong>oticing that...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I am very warm!</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>F</strong>rom the kitchen...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >pretty tidy :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">O</span>n the menu...<br />M ~ breakfast-pop tarts!; lunch-leftovers; supper-more leftovers<br />T ~ breakfast-pancakes and peanut butter; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >pasta c/carusso sauce</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >; supper-smashed sandwiches<br />W ~ breakfast-omelettes; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >crock-pot bbq chicken, steamed potatoes, salad</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >; supper-eggs/rice<br />Th ~ breakfast-cinnamon rolls; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > fish romano, sauteed yellow squash, rice;supper-tuna salad sandwiches<br />F ~ breakfast-cereal/toast; lunch-</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >mega cheesyburger, french fries</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >;</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" > supper-leftovers<br />S ~ breakfast-bakery; lunch-ham fried rice; supper-grilled cheese<br />Sun ~ breakfast-donuts/bread; lunch-asado, saltenitas/mayo; supper-ham/cheese sandwiches</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong>round the house...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >quiet...quiet</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am creating...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >several crochet projects!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >the cat playing</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >, crickets outside<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>ne of my favorite things...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >my family</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong> few plans for the rest of the week...</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" >work on our homeschool lessons;<br />spend as much time as possible with Matt; errands;<br />sort/pack<br /><br /><a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/">http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/</a><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-12182359176843539432010-02-27T16:22:00.000-08:002010-02-27T16:26:46.959-08:00Headed HOME!!!<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Today my almost-chaplain-candidate husband is headed HOME! It takes quite a while to get all the way down south, so he's been headed home for a day already. I am anxious to have him home so that our family can be all together again! Also, it will be exciting to hear all about the trip and what things happened and what that means about what to do next. Matt is trying to get his "packet" in to the Army this next week so that it can be reviewed by the March "meeting of the minds". These are the sign-your-life-away papers, so Matt asked me if I was sure about this... Sure I am! I'll be happy when this whole thing is finally in the works!<br /></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-18019053505780724522010-02-23T07:48:00.000-08:002010-02-23T08:31:24.594-08:00MEPS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMGxfDSVxd7IxJVOwruqUELDIty3VzHEmB_ppvSz276awLtGe5idBUbTjNzHVzqITaxvIsjEtquTYe1kvG9AkHyoOnFYzSGS0ZtwXGTaQjvc6MP-YoEgAdkpX2l5Sj2jdX0WfmLa5e_M/s1600-h/20446_1195064406057_1511852147_30395300_7758189_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMGxfDSVxd7IxJVOwruqUELDIty3VzHEmB_ppvSz276awLtGe5idBUbTjNzHVzqITaxvIsjEtquTYe1kvG9AkHyoOnFYzSGS0ZtwXGTaQjvc6MP-YoEgAdkpX2l5Sj2jdX0WfmLa5e_M/s400/20446_1195064406057_1511852147_30395300_7758189_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441469663907400722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Well, another hurdle hurdled! Matt had his MEPS (military physical) yesterday, all in one day, which is good. They had told him it would take 2. I've sure he's relieved! Now he has 5 more days till he'll be HOME! We can't wait...we miss him so much. It feels like a "dry run" for days ahead, when he will be away from the family for extensive periods of time. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Here's a picture of him and his Mom. I'm sure she's enjoying this alone time with her son. I'm glad for them~she's an awesome Mom!</span>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-35467466678732722872010-02-21T12:12:00.001-08:002010-02-22T01:17:31.859-08:00Simple Woman's Daybook...Feb. 15, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEFTkZEtanwIYayPypCHcMQWCz0_8_DsjYzwGAYrPIiR00n3ffVDiDu3D7UiU3zXZPc7cz2b1NIdizD8FY-2aLbmpknN93j_J0iIaXaiMmbIm1GlSWRq5G1B3d0-a-eKu-HQFddqJcac/s1600-h/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEFTkZEtanwIYayPypCHcMQWCz0_8_DsjYzwGAYrPIiR00n3ffVDiDu3D7UiU3zXZPc7cz2b1NIdizD8FY-2aLbmpknN93j_J0iIaXaiMmbIm1GlSWRq5G1B3d0-a-eKu-HQFddqJcac/s400/simple-woman-daybook-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440792921953954642" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:130%;" ><strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">F</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">or today... February 15, 2010</span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>utside my window...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br />just beginning to dawn...my favorite part of the day<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thinking...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >of how long this week will be without Matt<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am thankful for...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" > the reminder that things done without love are indeed vain</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am wearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >jeans and a striped shirt<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am remembering...<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">to make a menu for this week!<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am going...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >to be more scheduled this week</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am reading...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >through my Bible</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >;</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">reading the Horse and His Boy to the little ones</span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hoping (praying)...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >for Matt's MEPS today and tomorrow<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>n my mind...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >a move in our near future~LOTS to do!<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>N</strong>oticing that...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I am very warm!<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>F</strong>rom the kitchen...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >pretty tidy :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">O</span>n the menu...<br />M ~ breakfast-cinnamon rolls; lunch-pasta salad; supper-tuna sandwiches<br />T ~ breakfast-scrambled eggs/toast; lunch-grilled asian chicken with rice and corn; supper-leftovers<br />W ~ breakfast-bakery; lunch-bbq gyros, salad; supper-ham/cheese sandwiches<br />Th ~ breakfast-pancakes; lunch-indian lentils and rice; supper-biscuits/gravy<br />F ~ breakfast-cereal/toast; lunch-Sourdough pizza; supper-leftovers<br />S ~ breakfast-restaurant; lunch-eggs/rice; supper-grilled cheese<br />Sun ~ breakfast-donuts/bread; lunch-ham/cheese sandwiches; supper-Make Mine Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, chocolate sheet cake<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong>round the house...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >quiet...quiet<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am creating...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >several crochet projects!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>I</strong> am hearing...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >the clock ticking....</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>O</strong>ne of my favorite things...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >chocolate!</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><strong>A</strong> few plans for the rest of the week...</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" >work on our homeschool lessons;<br />park with friends;<br />errands;<br />get the big kids ready for a little trip down south;<br />clean the church; clean the house in preparation for hubby's return!<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-50327527042921650562010-02-20T02:13:00.000-08:002010-02-20T02:24:47.246-08:00Hallelujah!<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxVckNlZTKNmqm-FIQGx10G7ug64U6Bv7r05a7_On9cvjEAzzVvzZHYFhIS6Q4bkWQbkkmUWM1nl8wrd_YhjlBxzKGfq9uEnMwfHK8pKB3WXDl_Oa8kjD85JpgUYJbygV0wh-g6m4VtY/s1600-h/fitness-cartoon-052108.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxVckNlZTKNmqm-FIQGx10G7ug64U6Bv7r05a7_On9cvjEAzzVvzZHYFhIS6Q4bkWQbkkmUWM1nl8wrd_YhjlBxzKGfq9uEnMwfHK8pKB3WXDl_Oa8kjD85JpgUYJbygV0wh-g6m4VtY/s400/fitness-cartoon-052108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440268943998111634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Matt is on a trip to States, and he was really, really hoping to be able to get his MEPS while there. It was looking like it was not going to happen. Yesterday, though, he got an email telling him that it is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday next week! We are very happy about this, as it will be another step down in order to oficially become an Army Chaplain Candidate. Pray for Matt, as I'm sure this is not a *pleasant* examination :).</span></span><br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-20775024640903788932010-02-17T16:26:00.000-08:002010-02-17T16:42:13.873-08:00Next Step<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5ntz7LA30lyQqdu1M84pQO0d5Yj_eLVMZCMCPKCAlXJOiHo_LBmnwq__4f9Tuv-NR7DH36dMWTHcIdjR3x8TbGQPxZQA_HZRv-bzHdo0fIfpG9TyqOtd6XMPZhLfjcKwPfOOgMQoNYA/s1600-h/Imagen+817.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5ntz7LA30lyQqdu1M84pQO0d5Yj_eLVMZCMCPKCAlXJOiHo_LBmnwq__4f9Tuv-NR7DH36dMWTHcIdjR3x8TbGQPxZQA_HZRv-bzHdo0fIfpG9TyqOtd6XMPZhLfjcKwPfOOgMQoNYA/s320/Imagen+817.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439377079022517778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Matt left on Sunday for his endorsement interview. It was today. He did awesome! He said that it was an incredible group of kind pastors/chaplains. He received their UNANIMOUS approval, and he was given "permission" to attend the seminary we really want to attend. Now he's hoping to get his MEPS scheduled for next week and enjoy a visit with his Mom and Stepdad. We're very thankful to God!</span><br /></span></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-59780311418565963552010-02-14T13:33:00.001-08:002010-02-14T17:08:01.467-08:00God doesn't waste anything<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33GqPZqgjASLMWQuVuxS3S-o4LcLpOBtEIOWa9fbXc1KIhnv-rDFpRZTRQdXIFINcCsJj3xFtTOVGLDoq5qBrMwre1xqZCzxNESjMvItB0X_Ong6ryfrrwequ0kAbxlifFsOPjfxvdcY/s1600-h/Imagen+820.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33GqPZqgjASLMWQuVuxS3S-o4LcLpOBtEIOWa9fbXc1KIhnv-rDFpRZTRQdXIFINcCsJj3xFtTOVGLDoq5qBrMwre1xqZCzxNESjMvItB0X_Ong6ryfrrwequ0kAbxlifFsOPjfxvdcY/s320/Imagen+820.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438266964985555010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A couple of weeks ago on Facebook, I put "soon" on my status. Then I put "finally". I was thinking about those two words, and what people might think that they mean. They might be taken to mean, "SOON we will FINALLY be leaving Uruguay." That is not at all the way I feel about this. A friend wrote to me: "I heard the bad news about you having to leave and come back..." I don't understand WHY God brought us to Uruguay...no church has been established, no one has been converted, we've worked, but.... <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">BUT GOD DOESN'T WASTE ANYTHING</span>. For some reason, God brought our family here almost 2 years ago, and I'm sure it was His will. He alone knows the purposes for it. I know that He will perfect His will concerning us! Back to what I was saying at first, I meant that SOON we would be able to share our news. FINALLY we were able to. And I don't think it's BAD NEWS to be moving on. Sad, but not bad. I'm very excited actually! God, what will you do with seed sown here in Salto? I don't know, but YOU do! I praise YOU!</span><br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398880983468838796.post-32839619173394947112010-02-13T09:19:00.000-08:002010-02-13T09:25:06.745-08:00What a Friend!<div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;">Last night I was on Facebook chatting with an old friend. She is not old (because I am not old :) ), but we have known each other forever. I am privileged to be her friend :). Anyway, my friend, who works for a major airline, offered me her standby passes, which will allow our family to travel back to the States for about 1/3 of the price we have been planning on! What a blessing! Thank You, God! Also, she and her daughter are coming to visit us in March and she has offered to take 3 duffel bags of our stuff back with her! We are sure going to have fun while they are here. Just sharing the blessings!<br /></div>Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958770429154081839noreply@blogger.com0