...1...One good thing that I noticed today is that I have actually been catching myself talking to God (praying!) again. It was really nice when I caught myself doing it because it feels like it's been awhile.
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We have about six inches of snow forecasted for over the next two days. On Palm Sunday! Oh, Spring, will you keep leaving me like this? Nevertheless, I started using my new spring bag today that I bought last night at 50% off. It was a nice antidote to knowing what's in the near future weatherwise.
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I am really missing my wedding and engagement bands! They're gone for another few days to the Goodman's repairman. So I'm really looking forward to getting them back, but I'm also a little nervous that when I do I won't be able to get them back on comfortably. :( I have a slight issue with that because with my 1st baby I gained so much weight that I had to give up wearing it and buy a cheapie for the last couple months. But with our second, I never had to take them off; they never even became uncomfortable. This time, I've gained somewhere in between the other two amounts (so far) and when I took them off to turn in to get fixed they were starting to get a little bit tight. So we'll see. But for now, I'm still without.
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For anyone with multiple children that uses any natural birthing method that might require you to brush up on your techniques before giving birth again: Do you find that you (and/or your spouse) slack off on practicing a little more with each pregnancy? We use and love the Bradley Birth system, but I'm starting to get a little anxious for our lack of training so far! We need to get down to business!
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I love this song. I heard it by suprise yesterday and it just made me happy. I hope you other mommas like it, too. :)
Here's the link in case this doesn't work; it's my first time trying this!
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I'm wondering how couples go about comfortably and routinely pray together. We go through times when we're better at it, but for the most part, outside of attending church together and at mealtimes, we don't. It is something that we have both expressed a desire that we do together, but, for some reason, we just don't. I feel that this is mostly due to two things: One, that we have different ideas for the format our prayer should take (him formal, me off-the-heart--we learned this earlier in our marriage when we gave it a go); and Two, that I feel like I don't take the initiative to get us on this track because I feel like (and have learned that) it is supposed to be something he's in charge of as the spiritual leader of our family, but for whatever reason(s) he doesn't. Should I just do it anyway? I guess he and I should probably just have a talk about that part, but I'd love to learn your tips/experience!
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Having the chance to spend the afternoon at my grandparents' house feels so nice. I just love being there with them, spending time together, it's like my quota for love and comfort gets met for the day. I'm so blessed to have them.
Wow, I'm just barely making it before the 12:00 deadline!
See Jen for more Quick Takes!
Hubby and I have been praying together before bed. It's new to us, and there have been some hiccups, but we're getting there.
ReplyDeleteIf he's a more formal guy, this may be a way to blend your styles. I learned it in Sunday School a long, long time ago.
When you pray, follow this format:
A-Adoration (praise the Lord)
C-Confession (anything you need to tell Him)
T-Thanksgiving (thank Him for his blessings)
S-Supplication (here's where your prayer requests go)
The acronym of ACTS is easy to remember, and it's a template for from-the-heart prayer. Maybe the structure will be good for him, but it can be a way to give you some latitude, as well.
Good luck!