Something to ponder

What’s the point of having words on the back of your shirt if you’re not around long enough for anybody to read it? (Quoted from Hannah T. for those who know her)

Titus 3:3-7

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (ESV)

Ain’t they cute?

As Adrienne mentioned, I babysat EC, N & SP the other night. Here’s some pictures that I took with her digital camera.

“Ye Olde Farte”

That’s what I was just called. I made the statement that I was born during Jimmy Carter’s presidential reign. The funny thing is, I have friends that graduated high school before I was born. I’m not an old fart!

7th Sunday After Trinity

LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.

Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.

Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.

Thy Word commands our flesh to dust,
“Return, ye sons of men:”
All nations rose from earth at first,
And turn to earth again.

A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.

The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downwards by the flood,
And lost in following years.

Time, like an ever rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.

Like flowery fields the nations stand
Pleased with the morning light;
The flowers beneath the mower’s hand
Lie withering ere ‘tis night.

Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.

Recent Movies

Red Dragon – Was kinda disappointed since I read the book first. Still kinda good. 3 out of 5 stars.
What Dreams May Come Really really sad for me @ the end since I know how the kids felt. 4 stars.
SpiderMan 2 – AWESOME! 5 stars.
White Chicks – Not as funny as the trailer makes out to be. 3 stars.
Sling Blade – Wasn’t sure if I liked this one @ first. 5 stars.

Summer Fun

Went swimming today with A & S and A, EC & N (Matt’s sister and nieces) and I’m pretty surprised that I didn’t get a sunburn. But I think a few more hours have to pass before I know for sure. Ya know..you never really know how red you’re going to get until it’s been a while?

In other news: my mom talked to somebody that used to go to Knox and he asked how I was. She said that I was fine but looking for a job. Turns out he works for The Fletcher Group, and they needed some help getting some websites done. I went and saw him today, and they gave me some info and files to get started on one! YAY! Some income! I also have a pre-screen interview with Chase on Tuesday and hope that goes well. Maybe I’ll get the job @ Chase and still be able to do this stuff for TFG.

Letters to the Editor

We should keep God with us
On Sunday, July 4, we celebrated Independence Day. In the funnies, “B.C.” confused me. I had to ask my mom what the empty block was for. “Under God” was missing. My mom made me say the pledge the way I was taught. Why would they leave God out? The Supreme Court ruled not to take it out but everywhere I go, someone is elaving God out. I know I am only 10 years old but even I know what’s going on. What else are they going to take away from us in our “free America?”

Morgan Flow, Columbia

Her grandfather (also my uncle) is an SBC pastor down in Columbia.

What a weekend!

Saturday – Luncheon @ Log Cabin w/ ladies from the church; met some new friends; Stephen’s b-day party followed by watching Secondhand Lions (not recommended by me; very hokey movie but kinda cute) and staying @ B & A’s until 12:30 am.
Sunday – Took care of 3 cute cute cute (one for each) little ones during Sunday School; great worship service; visited my Papaw (he’s decided to go ahead with the angioplasty; it’ll happen in about 2 weeks or so); playing Speed Scrabble @ B & A’s with E & A and C & MK; back to church for a nice casual service and dinner; home; bed.

Happy Blogiversery

6th Sunday after Trinity

GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blest the man that fears Jehovah
Walking ever in His ways
By thy toil thou shalt be prospered
And be happy all thy days.
In thy wife thou shalt have gladness,
She shall fill thy home with good,
Happy in her loving service
And the joys of motherhood.

Joyful children, sons and daughters
Shall about thy table meet;
Olive plants in strength and beauty
Full of hope and promise sweet.
Lo, on him that fears Jehovah
Shall this blessedness attend,
For Jehovah out of Zion
Shall to thee His blessing send.

Blest the man that fears Jehovah
Walking ever in His ways.
By thy toil thou shalt be prospered
And be happy all thy days.
Thou shalt see God’s kingdom prosper
All thy days, till life shall cease,
Thou shalt see thy children’s children.
On Thy people, Lord, be peace.

Matt">Happy Birthday Matt

He and I met @ a joint-church junior high retreat in TX and never really lost touch. And now the hobo’s done gone and gotten married and almost ABD by age 23. He’s the one that some people used to say he’s the Kevin Bacon of reformed circles. If you didn’t know him, you knew somebody that did.

From the 1928 BCP:
WATCH over thy child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be, keeping him unspotted from the world. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Mormon names

My Mormon name is Jessiraye Beatie!
What’s yours?

Here’s a few more:
Bradstreet Burtis & Jadrienne Bonquisha & Sheenan Calla Burtis
Bradstreet Helamans Warrior & Young Elizabeth Hariella
AureJudd Kennety
Mickale Deward & Kris Stena Southern Justice & Christmas Holiday Southern Justice

Final update on Papaw

After have the angiogram on Wednesday, he had trouble with lying still on his back for at least 5 hours straight. They came back and told him that he was 85% blocked on both sides and gave him the option of surgery or go home. He decided to take the latter which means he could have several more little strokes for the rest of his life or a massive one that could kill him or both. I expressed my concern to my mom about how he can have the big one out by his pond (they have over 20 acres of land in WM) and nobody would ever know about it. She said that he understood the consequences and just wanted to go home. I hope he’ll be ok for a long long time.

baby Steeden!">Happy Birthday baby Steeden!