School Awards

This is the last week of school, so that means it is time for award ceremonies at school.  On Tuesday, we attended Logan's program and today, we attended Lindsey's program.

Logan earned an AB Honor Roll ribbon and a Blue Eagle AR ribbon.

Logan had a speaking part in the program. He did a great job!

Mrs. Hindman and Logan

Lindsey was one of the five finalists for the Pat Blair writing award.  They selected one finalist from each 4th grade homeroom.

Elizabeth Poe won the award!  We were so proud of Elizabeth.  We were also proud of Lindsey for being one of the finalists!

Lindsey was a Gold Eagle in AR. This meant she had earned at least 100 points in AR.

Mrs. Elliot and Lindsey

Lindsey had so many awards, this was the best way that I could think to display them!  She is my little overachiever! :)

I am so proud of both Logan and Lindsey!

Lindsey and Logan's Piano Recital

Logan and Lindsey take piano lessons from Dr. Wendy Faughn and they participated in a recital on May 22, 2010.  I was so proud of both of them.  They each played two songs.  Logan played Brother John and The Carpenters.  Lindsey played Get Ready Rock and Roller Skate Rock.

Look at my handsome little guy with his tie on!

Elite Night Dance

Lauren attended the Elite Night dance Friday night.  She went with Wil, but she claims they are simply friends.  He gave her these lovely flowers.  We now have a funny story in the family concerning the flowers.  Just ask Lauren and use the phrase, "Blink, blink, blink."  She will be glad to tell you the rest.  Ha-ha!

I'm sure you are wondering where the pictures are of this "date".  Well, I don't have any.  I think they were afraid that we would have evidence of said date.  So, this is all the proof I have.  Lauren did say that she had fun, so I guess that is what is important.  :)

Awana Awards 2010

It is that time of year again! Time for all the awards programs to finish up the school year. But, the Awana awards are the most precious to me!  Why?  Because I know that during the process of earning these awards, they have studied and memorized God's Word.  Why is that so important?  God's Word is our shield.

Psalm 119:114 - You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. 


Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Logan received a second book award for completing his second book in Sparks.

And a special medal for not only completing his book, but completing a total book review.  He was so cute.  As Jenifer, our Awana Commander, was explaining what all he did to receive this award, he kept saying, "Is it me?"  Once Jenifer called out his name, he turned towards me and said, "It is me!"

Lindsey received an Excellence award, for completing her second book in Truth and Training.

I am so proud of both of them!  I pray that God's Word will be a lamp to their feet and a light for their paths.

Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

 

Glorious

I love it when God reveals Himself to us through His creation.  This is the view that I had after leaving Bible study.  What a glorious way to end time spent studying God's Word!

Baseball 2010

It is baseball season again.  Actually, the games started four weeks ago but I am struggling to keep up with my blogging.  This year, Logan is on the Little Caesar's team and they have orange jerseys.  If I could have picked our least favorite food and our least favorite color...yep, you guessed it:  Little Caesar's pizza and orange.  The saving grace - at least the jersey's aren't orange and blue.  We have to draw the line somewhere!  :)  Nevertheless, Logan is having a blast!

If I were a good mom and kept a record of all the games, I could tell you their record, but alas...I have no idea.  I know they have won some, lost some, and tied one game.  Last week, they defeated the undefeated team.  Those boys conquered their "Goliath".  They thought they were doomed before they even began, but they didn't give up.  I was so proud of them!

Secure in Christ!

I wrote the following on April 25th, but I felt led to post it on my blog this morning. I promise I will soon post some pictures of the kids. I know...I have been a slacker! :)

I have to start out by saying that I have dwelled way too long in a pit over my past, but in the past several years God has spoken to me through several of Beth Moore's Bible Studies and books and enabled me to slowly crawl out of my pit. On April 13th, Satan launched an attack to send me back into another pit of despair over my past. It worked for a few days, but today God revealed His message to me.

On April 14th, I went on a tour to Muir Woods outside of San Francisco, California. I was still reeling from the attack, but I prayed that morning that God would reveal His splendor and glory through His creation to me. As I rode on the tour bus to Muir Woods, I was moved by the beauty of God's creation. I did receive a blessing, but I missed His message that day. As I was walking through Muir Woods, I stopped in front of a tree and marveled at how the sun was shining through the thick canopy and the light was revealed onto this ONE tree. I was so taken with it, that I snapped two pictures. Even so, I didn’t see what is so clear now. God was revealing Himself to me and I missed it! It was there before my eyes, but because I was so consumed with my circumstances, I couldn’t see it.

When I returned home and reviewed my pictures, I saw the cross so plainly. I was blown away by the fact that God was revealing Himself to me in such a personal way. Even after this discovery, I was still struggling over this most recent attack. I was feeling weak and defeated all over again.

On April 24th, I attended the “So Long Insecurity” Simulcast at FBC Woodstock. As usual, Beth had a Word from the Lord for me. It amazes me how intricate His plans are. I heard that I need to remember what I was taught: I am secure in Jesus Christ! No one can take that from me. I am clothed with strength and dignity! I am a loved child of God. “Death to the old us…life to the new…what will we do with what God has taught us?” As Travis Cottrell and his team sang, “In Christ Alone (with The Solid Rock)”, I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me so clearly and gently reminding me of what I have received. I have received the greatest gift of all. The power of Christ lives within me. No one or nothing can take that away from me!

During my quiet time on April 25th, I looked at my photo that I had taken at Muir Woods once again and God revealed the following: He reminded me that the cross paid the price for my sin and I am forgiven! I should no longer grieve over my past. God loves me and He IS all that I need.

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of our minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22-24)

For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:6-7)

No guilt in life no fear in death. This is the power of Christ in me. From life’s first cry to final breath – Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand. Till He returns or calls me home - Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand! (In Christ Alone (with The Solid Rock))

Putting on my new self and standing secure in the power of Christ!