tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88854266565965387982024-03-13T23:50:29.644-06:00The Fruitful Bearing Family Treehouse. . .Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.comBlogger398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-65409955362535107802016-01-14T13:53:00.002-07:002016-01-14T13:53:24.657-07:00She's alive!!!! Mama Bear crawled out of her cave..to write a quick post!šDo people still blog? Is it still called a blog?<br />
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I visit this place every now and then thru the years, to revisit a post that touched my heart or just walk down memory lane. Those bear cubs I used to write about aren't Cubs anymore. They are my sweet bears forever though.<br />
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Sister bear just turned the big TEN in November! And Brother bear is coming up on the big EIGHT in March!<br />
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Where does the time go? Well, life has been treating us good! Had to check in and post a photo or two of my growing baby bears!<br />
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...ok, I will have to figure out how to post photos. It's been that long. For now, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016! I believe this is going to be a year filled with GOOD STUFF!š<br />
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Big Warm Mama Bear HUGS!š»šMama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-37103194617883189202013-06-22T12:24:00.000-06:002013-06-22T12:24:40.531-06:00Summer is heeeeeeeerrrrrrrreeeeee!!!!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Enjoy....Summer IS here and we are loving it!</div>
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While getting ready for a date with my <b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>Valentine</i></span></b>, my sweet children stayed close by, choosing my jewelry and color choice of lipstick. As I was applying my noticeably<b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> red</span></b> lipstick, each cub said, "Please <i>kiss</i> my cheek!" How could I resist that adorable and memorable request? So I applied the lipstick.. grabbed a cute cheek and <span style="font-size: large;">"<i>muah</i>"</span> then applied more lipstick, and grabbed the other precious one's cheek and <span style="font-size: large;">"<i>muah</i>"</span>..... </div>
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The night was young, my <i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Valentine</b></span></i> and I had a lovely dinner at our favorite <b><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">S</span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">u</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">s</span><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">h</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">i</span></b> joint and then ventured over to an <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">I</span><span style="color: #38761d;">t</span><span style="color: white;">a</span><span style="color: red;">l</span><span style="color: #38761d;">i</span><span style="color: white;">a</span><span style="color: red;">n</span></span></b> place for a <strike>glass</strike> bottle of <i><span style="color: #990000;"><b>red wine</b></span></i>, that lasted the rest of the night. This was a treat for me, because I never sip on <span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>wine</b></i></span>, and my <b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>Valentine</i></span></b> and I had the best conversations all night long......</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Ecclesiastes 4:9</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A family hike......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Say hi to the neighbors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Walkie-Talkies are a necessity, in case we get separated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 10-4, you copy?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Heart Lake....<!--3--></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Handpicked bouquet of <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">green clovers</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Tree stumps + an eye for hearts = </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The look of awe..and wonder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Follow the leader...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hiking in the country. Boots required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hiking in the country. Boots and <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Green Pail</span></b> required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Say hi to the neighbors again.. </span></div>
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(They love company)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">over for a play date.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This hike was awesome, do you read me? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for a fishing trip down the road.</span></div>
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As we headed down the road, to fish... we had plans of dropping Papa Bear and the cubs off at the fishing spot, while I ran to town to get some <i><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>fried chicken</b></span></i> and<i><span style="color: #b45f06;"> <b>hot coffee</b></span></i>. As we passed by the home of a neighbor down the road, we saw<span style="font-size: large;"> <i><b><span style="color: #999999;">s </span><span style="color: #666666;">m </span><span style="color: #999999;">o k </span><span style="color: #666666;">e</span></b></i></span>.. and then<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: orange;"> f</span><span style="color: red;">i</span><span style="color: orange;">r</span><span style="color: red;">e</span><span style="color: orange;">!</span></b></span> Papa Bear didn't see anyone home, and the<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">f</span><span style="color: red;">i</span><span style="color: orange;">r</span><span style="color: red;">e</span><span style="color: orange;">!</span></b> looked unattended and unintentional. So he pulled over and hopped out of the car and for the next 45 minutes, he worked hard on putting that <b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">f</span><span style="color: red;">i</span><span style="color: orange;">r</span><span style="color: red;">e</span><span style="color: orange;">!</span></b> out. That <b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Green Pail</span></b> you saw earlier... it was not meant just for fishing today. Gratefully, that <b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: orange;">f</span><span style="color: red;">i</span><span style="color: orange;">r</span><span style="color: red;">e</span><span style="color: orange;">!</span></b> happened to be near a pond and that <b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Green Pail</span></b> saved the day! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, I came through with the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fried Chicken</span></b>!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notice the <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Green Pail</span></b>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it came in handy for "<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Mama's</b></span> new seat".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And the <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Hot coffee</b></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He tugged on her fishing line....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The moment was priceless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She really thought it was that time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to reel in that fish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She was full of smiles!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Determination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Sister Bear </span>(still in training).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another realization came to mind today..</span></div>
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Maybe we gave Brother Bear the wrong name?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you met our son, Joe Dirt?</span></div>
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Today couldn't have been more fun..simple and about being together in the country as a family. We ended the evening in the trailer, having fish for supper. No, it wasn't a fresh catch of the day. But it was the perfect ending to our <i><b>fun-hopeful-fish-fireproofed-filled-day!</b></i><br />
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<span class="text 1Cor-13-4" id="en-NIV-28670"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">4 </sup><span style="color: red;"><b>Love</b></span> is patient,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28670I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> <span style="color: red;"><b>love</b></span> is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28670J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Cor-13-5" id="en-NIV-28671"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">5 </sup>It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28671K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup> it is not easily angered,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28671L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup> it keeps no record of wrongs.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28671M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Cor-13-6" id="en-NIV-28672"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">6 </sup><span style="color: red;"><b>Love</b></span> does not delight in evil<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28672N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup> but rejoices with the truth.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28672O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text 1Cor-13-7" id="en-NIV-28673"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">7 </sup>It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28673P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Cor-13-8" id="en-NIV-28674"><sup class="versenum" style="font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">8 </sup><span style="color: red;"><b>Love</b></span> never fails.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Gathering <b><span style="color: red;">love</span></b>-filled Memories,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's all I paid for my new favorite perfume.</span></div>
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When we go out to our farm, we usually make a stop at a gas station that has a BBQ joint and a convenience store attached to it. Kind of a fun stop for the family. We all run to our spot and grab our favorite "usual" snacks! Well, I have been smelling this perfume every time we stop. The last time, I finally pulled out my $12.00 and made the purchase. I'm in love....</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How <i>silly</i> is that?</span></div>
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Oh well, gotta love a deal on cosmetics from the Fillin' Station!<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Mama Bear</i></b></span>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-8794777316364940602013-01-25T21:21:00.001-07:002013-02-11T14:55:58.454-07:00I said, "I'm blogging again." I feel more like a fisherman..<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">You know how a fisherman goes out in high hopes of catching a fish or 10. I'm cool with just one reader. I know it's been too long, so I'm willing to talk to myself for a while. Here's to </span><strike style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">blogging</strike><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> fishing! ><> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Funny true story...</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Ever have outsourced tech support help with HP or the like companies?</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Today, I was helping my mother-in-law w/some computer & printer issues and it led us to a 2 hour call w/HP's tech support, his name was Souvick (sp?) </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Anyway, she was on the call the 1st hour and I relieved her the 2nd hour, we needed the sanity support, so giggling was definitely involved. </span></span></div>
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Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-42000395420904800242013-01-21T23:16:00.001-07:002013-01-21T23:17:06.550-07:00Spending time with FAMILY! A "DRAFT" that never got published from June 2011Read the title once again, "Spending time with FAMILY! A "DRAFT" that never got published from June 2011". The DRAFT part is in <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">red</span></b>.....<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">I'm kinda taking an early <em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Summer Break</strong></span></em> from blogging, due to the immediate and overflowing love for my family and wanting to spend more time with them and be less available online. I will add some photos so you can see us before we take off (we're not going anywhere, really, for now). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(This photo became the cover of a beautiful FAMILY ALBUM </span></div>
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While browsing thru all my DRAFT posts, I came across this one and when I opened it and saw this photo, it grabbed me like it did the very first time I saw it. My family means the world. This photo needs no words.</div>
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But I'll give it some...because I love to share words. It was a day at the park, when we lived on the east coast of Florida, on Mother's Day of 2011. </div>
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I said to Papa Bear, "All I want for Mother's Day is a family photo of us today." </div>
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And so, as wonderfully spontaneous and astute as my husband is, he made this happen on self-timer! My day was complete and it was all the gift I needed.</div>
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Notice, how I was always ready to take a break from this place? And why I need to come back. Nurture this blog and maybe look at it like I'm looking at my children lately. None of them are getting any younger... neither am I. So it's time to pull things together and make things shine around here. </div>
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No more extended vacations. </div>
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Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-46749382631733635042013-01-21T21:57:00.003-07:002013-01-24T01:16:00.565-07:00Almost Turning "40" makes you take long walks down "Memory Lane"... Here's to turning FORTY!I started this blog a few years back... Ok, to be exact, it was July 25, 2008 and if you read the post <a href="http://gypsiestreehouse.blogspot.com/2008/07/branching-out.html" target="_blank">right here, where it all started!</a> You'll notice when you read toward the end, I mention the desire of living in an RV! Or at least just traveling in one.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(the very first photo added to this blog... notice Brother Bear WAS a lil cub </span></div>
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Ok, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic... well, I always feel nostalgic, that's who I am! But even more-so because I'm weeks away from turning "40"!<br />
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Tonight, I decided to open up my blog and see where it all started. I've been in the writing-stuff-down, documenting, filming, catching every moment kinda mood lately. Maybe it's not just because I'm about to turn "40", but also because I look at my small children and they're not so small anymore. Remember the lil bear cubs, I once upon a time, started writing about and sharing photos with you about? They have grown since then. And they keep growing. I've tried and stopped them, but Brother Bear says I can't do that. So, I began feeding them again. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I never really stopped feeding them, they are </span><i><b>"<span style="color: blue;">King</span> and <span style="color: red;">Queen</span> of the <span style="color: purple;">Snack Factory</span>"</b></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span><br />
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Since I began writing here at the Treehouse, I have started doing one of my long time dreams of homeschooling both of them. I am not dreaming of living on a farm anymore, like remember these days <a href="http://gypsiestreehouse.blogspot.com/2008/07/city-girls-farm.html" target="_blank">Dreaming of Farm Livin'</a> I'm writing you from our Fifth Wheel on our farm that we bought last Sept 2012!<br />
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4 1/2 years later, it's happening. We never thought this dream would come true. In fact, today, Papa Bear and I were just sharing, with the not so little cubs, that we don't believe we have ever prayed for a farm, God just knew the desires of our hearts and made it all happen. It has always just been a dream of ours that we'd talk about while camping in Big Sur, or driving across country..... Or being pregnant with Brother Bear and on a whim deciding to visit <b><i>"Camping World"</i></b> with Sister Bear<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: #bf9000;">that was fun!</span></b></span><br />
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This will most likely be the longest post for a while. I do feel like nurturing my blog is necessary though, because I have too many things around me that are inspiring me to do what I love; photograph, write, cook and most of all, spend time with my family... and I can do all of these things at once..sometimes :) </div>
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Ok, I think I better go check on dinner.... Tonight, it's leftovers! And can I say, they are so much tastier than the original meal itself. I have spruced this up from last night's version. If you want this recipe, I'm sure she won't mind: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/my-favorite-meatloaf/" target="_blank">You'll want to add this to your recipe book, right away!</a> If you haven't met her <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I haven't met her either)</span> or her blog yet, don't kick yourself, just start following her now... I've known about her for years, but I'm just now appreciating her.. go see what I'm talking about at <a href="http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">www.thepioneerwoman.com</a>!</div>
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Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-65210341020180679312013-01-13T09:58:00.001-07:002013-01-13T09:58:44.861-07:00The Fruitful Bearing Family Treehouse. . .: It's a Birthday Celebration for my Sister today......<a href="http://gypsiestreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-birthday-celebration-for-my-sister.html?spref=bl">The Fruitful Bearing Family Treehouse. . .: It's a Birthday Celebration for my Sister today......</a>: Lets start with her favorite quotes......... "I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed...Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-10062374104544540702012-11-19T20:11:00.000-07:002012-11-19T20:11:06.034-07:00Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Real hot chocolate</span></strong>, made with <strong><span style="color: #783f04;">dark chocolate</span></strong> and whole milk. Itās like drinking <strong><span style="color: #783f04;">chocolate pudding.</span></strong></div>
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<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">Ā½ cups</span> <span itemprop="name">Heavy Cream</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">8 ounces, weight</span> <span itemprop="name">Chocolate (preferably Dark)</span></span></li>
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<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 teaspoon</span> <span itemprop="name">Vanilla Extract</span></span></li>
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We began to pray about it and eventually we found a realtor and he showed us the perfect piece of land that made us feel at <em><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">h<span style="color: #e69138;">o</span>m</span><span style="color: #e69138;">e</span></strong></em>, right away. There was no home on it (<em><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: black;">but there was a</span> <strong>pond</strong> <span style="color: black;">and lots of</span> <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">t<span style="color: #783f04;">r</span>e<span style="color: #783f04;">e</span>s</span><span style="color: #783f04;">!</span></strong></span></em>), so we put our minds and visions together and realized, we could build our home here... So for now, the 4 of us make it home when we visit and know that one day, we'll build our home. It's amazing what happens when you let the Lord lead you and <strong>m...o...v...e</strong> you. It's peaceful and it's perfect. No room for confusion or doubts. Just the feeling of ahhhhhhhh, this is right!<br />
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<strong>Did I mention that there's a Drive-In movie theater just 10 miles away and an historical town that brings you back in time? We found our haven.</strong></div>
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Ok, that's it.... she's all grown up. </div>
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She's promised that she will stay 7 for a very long time.</div>
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<em><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>I praise you<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16254A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-139-14">your works are wonderful, </span></span></strong></span></em><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-139-14"><em><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>I know that full well.</strong></span></em> <strong>Psalm 139:14</strong></span></span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-139-14"><strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Mama Bear</span></strong></span></span>ļ»æ</div>
Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-47308994712468748552012-09-07T07:38:00.001-06:002012-09-07T08:19:48.678-06:00How well do you know the Pilot?To Know the Heart of the Pilot<br />
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Three passengers share a row of seats in an airplane. As the plane is taxiing for takeoff, their conversation turns to the topic of the airplane pilot.<br />
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Stunningly, passenger āAā doesnāt believe one exists. āNo one flies the plane. We are guided by a computer system in the terminal. This plane is an occupied drone. Why should I believe otherwise? The cockpit door is closed. Who can know? There is no pilot.ā<br />
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Passenger āBā disagrees. āOh, there is a pilot. Someone sits at the controls of the plane. But, once we take off, he takes a nap. He gets the plane in the air and then goes to sleep.ā<br />
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The third passenger is shocked by what she hears. āYou donāt know what you are talking about. First, there is a pilot. Second, the pilot is alert, competent and kind. I know; he is my husband. He is seasoned and sensitive and has every intention of a successful flight. We are in good hands.ā<br />
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Three passengers. Three opinions. A plane with no pilot. A plane with a disengaged pilot. A plane with a seasoned and concerned pilot. Fast forward a few minutes. Turbulence shakes the plane like popcorn in a paper bag. Will the three passengers experience the flight in the same way? Of the three travelers, which is most prone to stay calm?<br />
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Nothing is more important than the right view of God. Nothing. Iāve seen the wealthy and highly educated crumple like cowards at the face of death. Iāve seen the simple and humble take their final breath with a smile and a song. The difference? They knew the Pilot.<br />
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You need to know the heart of the pilot. That is why the story of Jesus is in the Bible. He is the only picture of God ever taken. To know Jesus, is to know God. To know God is to know: this flight gets bumpy, but the Pilot? He knows how to get us home.<br />
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Max Lucado Ministries<br />
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/upwords/<br />
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You can never go wrong with getting to know the Pilot.<br />
1 John 4:4 says, "But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world." (NLT)<br />
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Love,<br />
Mama BearMama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-61495073917337491952012-08-30T11:49:00.001-06:002012-09-07T08:21:45.513-06:00In Everything, Give Thanks!<div style="text-align: center;">
<em><span style="font-size: large;">In every thing give thanks: </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
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<strong>1 Thessalonians 5:18</strong></div>
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I know it's been well over a while since I have blogged. I love to read... a lot! But writing isn't something I have patience to to sit down and do anymore, unless I'm taking notes on something of interest, writing out a grocery list, writing in a card to a loved one, writing with my children whether we're at school or just enjoying life together. So for me to pop in and feel the urge to type and hit "publish"...well, it's a surprise to me too! So what better thing to share than my beautiful and loving family<em> and</em> a verse that speaks volumes to my heart today. </div>
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May you find contentment today, knowing that God has you right where He wants you. Trust <u>that</u> and move into your day. <span style="font-size: large;">Thank Him</span> for what He gives you today. It may be something that feels good and it may be the extreme opposite.. know that God works <em>all</em> things together for good. The good may not come for a while, but trust that God IS working, even when you cannot feel it, sense Him or see the bright outcome ahead. Be assured, He's got the whole world in His hands.</div>
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Click here for the video: <a href="http://youtu.be/guyrERfsCB8">http://youtu.be/guyrERfsCB8</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Tanya Tucker: "He's got the whole world in His hands")</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><em>Love,</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>AMA <span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>EAR</span></strong></div>
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Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-63512615304293969292012-03-10T05:24:00.000-07:002012-08-30T11:51:34.717-06:00Glueless Collage..Create MeSs-FrEe masterpieces with your little ones!<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Create <strong>mess-free</strong> masterpieces that will <span style="color: #45818e;"><strong>inspire</strong></span> and </em><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><strong>delight</strong></span><em>!</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Look to the right of video and click on the 3rd one down "Glueless Collage" because it automatically starts with "Pipe Cleaner Crafts" -which you may enjoy too!)</span><br />
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Go to <a href="http://video.kaboose.com/crafts.html">this website!</a><br />
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I believe we can handle this craft in our home! I even think it can be fun preparing with your children as they help collect all the pieces for the collage. My sister found this website, so she might get the first <strong>"<span style="color: #bf9000;">m</span><span style="color: #4c1130;">a</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">s</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">t</span><span style="color: #a64d79;">e</span><span style="color: #b45f06;">r</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">p</span><span style="color: #741b47;">i</span><span style="color: #e69138;">e</span><span style="color: #0b5394;">c</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">e</span>"</strong> in the mail. Thanks, sissy!<br />
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<em><span style="color: #a64d79;">"I will give thanks to You, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #a64d79;">for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #a64d79;">Wonderful are Your works, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: #a64d79;">And my soul knows it very well."</span></em> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make room on your walls.........and enjoy the creative time with your children.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Mama Bear</span></strong>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-9081874942863153832012-03-07T12:37:00.000-07:002012-03-07T12:37:12.182-07:00Life is like a merry-go-round or just a trip to the Zoo......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CuJHdn4Jdjg/T1euOfxBTQI/AAAAAAAADQw/kDzCPSmtjdI/s1600/P1060964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CuJHdn4Jdjg/T1euOfxBTQI/AAAAAAAADQw/kDzCPSmtjdI/s400/P1060964.JPG" width="400" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've been frequenting the Zoo lately on Fridays after we're done with school. It's a good way to get out of the house and roam free outdoors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's becoming <em>my</em> favorite place to be with the children after the week is said and done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The kids feed ibis right out of their hands.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the last time we measured each child.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's quiet, relaxing and a good way to enjoy living in Florida this time of year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">The river otters are another one of their favorites to visit!ļ»æ</div><br />
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<div align="center">The kangaroos were funny this day, although I didn't photograph them. </div><div align="center">I thought these two were a bit cuter!ļ»æ</div><br />
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<div align="center">Sister has always enjoyed chasing....or being chased!ļ»æ</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've learned that the two bears that live there at the zoo are orphaned brothers named Lois and Clark born in captivity after their mama bear died. They <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>LOVE</strong></span> to eat fruit, dog food, sometimes meat and when they are given a treat, it's <em><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>honey</strong></span></em> and they <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></strong> it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I don't have the drive to write lately, but music will always speak well to my heart. So enjoy this beautiful song.....<br />
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<i><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Love,</span></strong></i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mama Bear</span>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-58087278846179406942012-02-08T12:24:00.002-07:002012-02-08T12:26:13.338-07:00Beautiful song.......Steady My Heart by Kari Jobe<iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BJi_7f1cpbk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-52801173308904186962011-07-14T09:23:00.000-06:002011-07-14T09:23:38.172-06:00Pray WITH and FOR your Children Daily...I just came across this great encouragement to parents in praying with and for your children. <strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">MY HEART IS BIG FOR CHILDREN AND PRAYER</span></strong>...so what better way than to share this with you: (found at <a href="http://womenlivingwell.org/2009/05/praying-for-your-children/">WOMEN LIVING WELL</a>'s blog)<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some verses you can pray over them:</span></strong><br />
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<strong>1. When they wake up: āLet the morning bring (childās name) word of your unfailing love, for she has put her trust in You. Show (her/him) the way (she/he) should go, for to you (he/she) lifts up her soul.ā (Adapted from Psalm 143:8)</strong><br />
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<strong>2. When they are getting dressed: āTherefore, as Godās chosen child, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Lord, help (him/her) bear with others and forgive whatever grievances (he/she) has against others. Help (him/her) forgive as the Lord forgave (him/her). And over all these virtues, help (him/her) put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.ā (Adapted from Colossians 3:12-14)</strong><br />
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<strong>3. While they are eating: āTeach (childās name) the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Teach (him/her) that (he/she) can do everything through him who gives (him/her) strength.ā (Adapted from Philippians 4:12-13)</strong><br />
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<strong>4. When they go out of the house: ā(Name of child), do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Godās will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will.ā (Adapted from Romans 12:2)</strong><br />
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<strong>5. While they are taking a bath: Lord, give (name of child) clean hands and a pure heart, and let (him/her) not lift (his/her) soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Let (him/her) receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God (his/her) Savior. Let (him/her) be part of the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. (Adapted from Psalm 24:4-6)</strong><br />
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<strong>6. When they are going to bed: āThe Lord Your God is with you; he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, be will rejoice over you with singing.ā (Zephaniah 3:17)</strong><br />
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<strong>7. While they are sleeping: āI pray that (name of child) will do everything without complaining or arguing, so that he/she may become blameless and pure, a child of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which he/she shines like a star in the universe as he/she holds out the word of life-in order that he/she may boast on the day of Christ that he/she did not run or labor for nothing.ā (Adapted from Philippians 2:14-16)</strong><br />
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<strong>With Great Heart for Him,</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><em>MAMA BEAR</em></span></strong>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-70968284996629190052011-06-26T22:43:00.000-06:002011-06-26T22:43:22.095-06:00Loving My Weekends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-awy4C3bfrbQ/TggJRYueYeI/AAAAAAAADQg/eDPnkYe-Cyw/s1600/IMG11645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-awy4C3bfrbQ/TggJRYueYeI/AAAAAAAADQg/eDPnkYe-Cyw/s400/IMG11645.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tm78Q1_XczY/TggJabNMiBI/AAAAAAAADQk/gHdGHmRC6tg/s1600/IMG11647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tm78Q1_XczY/TggJabNMiBI/AAAAAAAADQk/gHdGHmRC6tg/s400/IMG11647.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're in the process of buying a new home, so <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">HOME DEPOT</span></strong> is our current favorite store <em>and</em> riding around in Papa Bear's truck, aka "Old Red" (named by the children -of course it stuck!) Brother Bear sure makes things even cuter. Hope you had a nice weekend too! Just loving up my family.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">With Love,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_47SSG2i4g/TggJ4upQDqI/AAAAAAAADQo/tRCJH-iGk_Q/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_47SSG2i4g/TggJ4upQDqI/AAAAAAAADQo/tRCJH-iGk_Q/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" /></a></div>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-15226516928399553092011-06-19T20:44:00.003-06:002011-06-22T16:59:12.218-06:00Father's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grtuT815Byw/TgJwxhC2Y8I/AAAAAAAADQQ/6aI2-QdHbDw/s1600/P1060322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grtuT815Byw/TgJwxhC2Y8I/AAAAAAAADQQ/6aI2-QdHbDw/s400/P1060322.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(shirt made by <em>"yours truly"</em> ...<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Mama Bear</span></strong>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-exe6JbKroR4/TgJxN2MEyRI/AAAAAAAADQY/xco7hlCmsgo/s1600/P1060324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-exe6JbKroR4/TgJxN2MEyRI/AAAAAAAADQY/xco7hlCmsgo/s400/P1060324.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We always end every good day at our favorite <span style="background-color: #76a5af;">frozen</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">y</span><span style="color: #b45f06;">o</span><span style="color: lime;">g</span><span style="color: #cc0000;">u</span><span style="color: #bf9000;">r</span><span style="color: lime;">t</span> joint.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a peaceful day of loving our Heavenly Father for giving us this day to celebrate and the warmth of our family. He has blessed us so much and we are so grateful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>"ļ»æInstead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.<strong><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup></strong>Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ."</em> <strong>-1 Peter 3:15-16</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><strong>Grateful,</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGu0b_C8HL0/TgJzGlxPf_I/AAAAAAAADQc/4Kb9oZsmbTk/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGu0b_C8HL0/TgJzGlxPf_I/AAAAAAAADQc/4Kb9oZsmbTk/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" /></a></div>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885426656596538798.post-7829221879044315832011-06-13T15:41:00.000-06:002011-06-13T15:41:06.246-06:00Family - Guidelines<a href="http://duggarfamily.com/content/guidelines"><span style="font-size: large;">The Duggar Family - Guidelines</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Always use soft words, even when you donāt feel well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Always display kind actions, even if you have been mistreated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Show joyful attitudes even when no one is looking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Have sincere motives with no thought of self-gain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Think <em>pure</em> thoughts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Always give a good report of others. Never talebear unless physical harm will come to someone. Use Matthew 18.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Never raise a hand to hit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Never raise a foot to kick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Never raise an object to throw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Never raise a voice to yell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">11. Never raise an eye to scowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">12. Use one toy/activity at a time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13. Never let the sun go down on your wrath. (Donāt go to bed angry or guilty)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">14. Amendment <strong>J.O.Y.</strong> ā Make serving your family a priority.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Put <strong>J</strong>esus first, <strong>O</strong>thers second, <strong>Y</strong>ourself last.</span><br />
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I came across this list <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-small;">(I LOVE LISTS!)</span> on "The Family Duggar" blog <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-small;">(they seem to know what they're doing)</span> and I am going to implement it into our home at the Treehouse. I find that when we have something to follow, we do our "best" to get it right. I'm keeping this simple, since blogging lately has not been at the top of my "LIST" of <strong><em>Things To Do. </em></strong>I'm reading alot more than I'm writing and I am enjoying this time right now. I hope YOUR Summer is full of Sunshine and lots of time with your loved ones. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IM5GjDqJEKs/TfaC7KCRZLI/AAAAAAAADQI/3fIbF38tYtU/s1600/sunshine1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IM5GjDqJEKs/TfaC7KCRZLI/AAAAAAAADQI/3fIbF38tYtU/s400/sunshine1.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">ļ»æ</div><div align="left"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"><em><strong><span style="color: #f1c232;">L</span>iving in <span style="color: #f1c232;">H</span>is <span style="color: #f1c232;">S</span>onshine,</strong></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WYbg5UAEs8A/TfaDdqWu4uI/AAAAAAAADQM/vk3Bo7CPV6A/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WYbg5UAEs8A/TfaDdqWu4uI/AAAAAAAADQM/vk3Bo7CPV6A/s1600/Mama+Bear+Signature.png" t8="true" /></a></div><div align="left">ļ»æ</div>Mama Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01673228580591202241noreply@blogger.com2