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I am having so much fun playing with my photoshop. I am still an early beginner but each time I sit down I am learning something new.
So how was your weekend? Soccer started this weekend in this household. I was enjoying the break from sports, and enjoying my Saturdays. Alas, that does not last. The one thing I am not really looking forward to is football beginning in August, that is when my life becomes a standstill and our life is rotated around everything football (right Carol?). Sigh.. my boys love it. And I love to see them enjoying sports, ’tis the life in a all male household.
I really have not talked about selling the house that much, because well it has been a slow going. I finally ordered new carpet and it should be installed in about a week. And after that the house should be going on the market. I have been leaving it in the Lords hands, knowing he has all the details worked out already. This has not been an easy task for me, but I told myself I am not going to worry. Satan knows this is my weak area right now, and I really had a battle with the jealously last week. (since I am open and honest here, I will bear my sin). When we were going to the Mayor’s house last week, I came to find out the new man that manly man just hired to work under him lives on the same street as the Mayor. So the VERY HUMAN SIDE of me, got upset, it was not pretty, there were a few tears. How could a man who makes less, and work under my husband have such a nicer house than me. (see told you it was ugly). Well as soon as the ugliness came out, I knew I was wrong. I knew I was blessed, and I knew the Lord is taking care of everything. I did confess, and I am fine now. But like I said it is my weak area right now, so I have to keep in the word and keep communication open for God to lead me (and hit me over the head a time or two).
For some reason the Lord has really lit a fire in my belly in studying Great Revival preachers. I have been reading, “George Whitefield, God’s Anointed Servant in the Great Revival of the Eighteenth Century.” Let me tell you if that title makes your eyes roll over, it would mine to about 6 months ago, but like I said the Lord has lit a fire in me to read them. And can I tell you how awesome it has been. I also ordered the first two books of John Piper’s Swan series also, the first book details lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin. I have been blown over and humbled reading about these great men of God. One thing that sticks out in my mind right now is how unworthy they felt, and how they battled insecurities. I can relate to that one. I am sure I will be talking more about the books as I finish them, I am half way done with George Whitefield.
Also I may be posting another theology question, and this one manly man and I agree to disagree on. So it will be interesting your take on it, I will try to get it up by tomorrow.
Yesterday, it was cold and rainy. My youngest son was bored out of his mind. So what did I do, give him my digital camera to take pictures of anything his wanted. Well because I am open and honest in this blog, I have to just say be careful of a 8 year old with a camera. He will catch you doing what you do most…. (yep that would be me in my normal spot of looking in the refrigerator, either finding something to eat or trying to figure out what to feed the natives). There, hows that for vulnerability!!
Now some other pictures that my 8 year old took, how come it was only me he took in an unflattering position!
Can you say I’m a cool dude…
Photo of himself….
My Manly Man…
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I’m actually glad you allowed us to see your recent struggle with jealousy regarding houses. Because this really is a problem that LOTS of people have, including me. What comforts me is to know that many people who look like they have it all are really drowning in debt and that maybe I am taking the high road by living with in my means. But that really doesn’t solve the spiritual dilemma, just the side effect.
I am interested in your next theology question. It is a good example that you can agree to disagree in a marriage–because then we all know that we should be able to do that in less intimate relationships as well.
Fun pictures too!
Thank you for taking me along your wandering thoughts this Sunday afternoon…We some times get blinded by the evil one and only see the things that is going on in other people’s lives. I have been down that road, and as you said–it is ugly…
I have put the book by John Piper on my wish list…I always like to read about men/women of faith who were just as insecure as I am (and I am very partial to Luther anyway–wonder why *grin*)….
Love the photos your son took. I think it is beautiful to show the life of Laurel and her ‘gang’…
Blessings to your Sunday afternoon and always…
PS: writing my piece for CWO right now–having a hard time to follow the previous posts…so pray for me-okay?
When I saw the photo of you diving into the fridge, I laughed because you and I are wearing EXACTLY the same outfit. Same pants, same shirt.
And it’s not an unflattering photo at all. I love all the candid shots he took. I think this may be the first time I remember seeing a photo of Manly Man.
Happy Sunday afternoon to you, Laurel. I’m ready for a new week since I’ve pretty much goofed off all weekend long.
You are so sweet and honest Laurel (I love that picture of you by the way - both my husband and I tend to spend time gazing into the little cupboard that contains all of the snacky stuff). Of course the enemy wants to attack us at our most vulnerable spot. I confess I’ve had those same feelings walking into some of the beautiful homes of friends. I think as long as we confess it and get back on track all is well. I have noticed in a new way while reading through the Bible this year that God doesn’t choose to tell us about perfect people. Those that He dearly loved and walked with were flawed in the same way that we are. We’re all on that journey - growing and sometimes failing.
I’ll be waiting to read the question. I love “discussing”.
Have a good sunday!
There’s good looking men in your family, Laurel! I love that we can see you look in the fridge! LOL! I have that same pose—waiting for something good to jump out at me.
I bet that guy with the nice house doesn’t fill it with the kind of love brewing in yours.
Can’t wait for you theology post!
So you are human. Nothing wrong with that! I loved the photos too.
Laurel, hubby and I go through the whole “house” thing all the time. It’s a sickness really. Our house is beautiful. But we fall into the same thing. “How does someone who”…. finish the statement for me. I am totally content in MY house. It’s where my babies where born and I could NEVER see myself moving to any other house no matter how big or impressive it was. I rocked my babies in these rooms and I can’t let go of the memories in this house. But, I struggle. I do. But I know we have a wonderful life and we are comfortable where we are at and the thing I always try to remember is that in the end NONE of it matters. The Lord doesn’t care. So why do I? I loved the pictures. Your son did a great job with the camera
Laurel, I’m always thankful for your honesty. We all need fellow humans around us. :0) I like the shot of you looking in the fridge . . . I’d probably be looking in the cupboards, esp. if cookies were just baked. ;0)
You’re cute even standing in the fridge;)
ts poppin in for the party-
Your boy takes cute photos!
Okay, love the human, honest side of life! Hee! Hee! I am right there with you on the house thing, but since we don’t want to go back in debt it is very frustrating to watch others “succeed” in getting the house of thier dreams. Jeff just says, “our day will come too!” I still kick and scream though. Glad to see someone understands me…Have a happy Monday-I will come back to post on your question, I just haven’t gotten my brain out of weekend mode so I can’t think right now.
Susan
Did you make that image yourself in Photoshop? If so, I’m impressed! I’m trying to learn Photoshop but I’m at such a very basic level of understanding thus far.
Thanks for stopping by to say “Hi” on my Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party post. I do appreciate it!
What a good photographer DS3 is!
I can so relate to the photo in front of the fridge.
Sorry I’m late commenting. I was in a hurry when I first read it; then forgot to come back and comment; then couldn’t find it. Sheesh, I am such a mess sometimes. Anyway.
I would be careful about assuming the subordinate can afford the house. I work in housing and if houses were only sold to people who could afford them the industry would be dead in no time flat.