tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post4948665309798087978..comments2024-01-27T06:41:34.292-06:00Comments on Lord, Make Me a Saint: Thankful Thursday Part 2Jamie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-16750659832430148982013-12-05T19:46:48.174-06:002013-12-05T19:46:48.174-06:00Thanks for all your Thankful posts! I'm prett...Thanks for all your Thankful posts! I'm pretty much right where you are at now...7 kids your kids' ages roughly, living in cold, snowy MN homeschooling. And happy to be Catholic! It's sometimes hard to remember to take time to be thankful, in spite of all the gifts and blessings I've been given, and your posts remind me and make me smile. You go, sister! We are doing the Wise Men Adventures from Christmas to Advent as well, as that's all I can handle! ;) God bless you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473006447296938025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-65650195453396463492013-12-05T19:09:48.312-06:002013-12-05T19:09:48.312-06:00Gosh, I hope my blog doesn't do that to people...Gosh, I hope my blog doesn't do that to people...we do what is easy...but it's busy and really, nothing is easy with 6 kids. (haha)<br /><br />Oh, I feel the same way about sheets...I make them right before bed, in a mad rush to get them done...we need extra sheets don't we? That way we could just put the new ones on while the others were washing...done right away in the morning. Hmmmm.....<br /><br />Sheets are expensive though...I think it's time for flannels though, it's below zero. My hot blooded husband won't be ready for that! <br /><br />Good night friend! (I love fresh made beds though, you will be warm and cozy!)Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-33350286805591793722013-12-05T17:38:12.202-06:002013-12-05T17:38:12.202-06:00And this is why I love you, my sweet friend...
Let...And this is why I love you, my sweet friend...<br />Letting me know that it is alright If I don't do everything I intend to. Or everything I plan on. Or everything I see others are doing. Thanks for reaffirming that it is alright to do what your heart and home can and that there is always another Advent when circumstances are different to try something new.<br />Whew! That was a long one!<br />On a lighter note...I see a candle burning on your stove...cozy! : )<br />I see cutie pies in warm fuzzy jammies...cozier! : )<br />I see a warm and loving home with happy kids and two awesome parents! <br />Night friend...I'm off to remake beds.<br />I washed everyone's sheets today. Seemed like a good idea when I took them off...now...not so much. : ) Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-27848894078460686732013-12-05T15:48:06.211-06:002013-12-05T15:48:06.211-06:00Oh, thank you Evita! Oh, thank you Evita! Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-33552338389089824002013-12-05T15:45:19.916-06:002013-12-05T15:45:19.916-06:00I always love your posts, you and your family are ...I always love your posts, you and your family are so inspiring to me! All the love and affection that you share is beautiful!Evitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478716086784782296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-76453274411096651042013-12-05T15:44:05.894-06:002013-12-05T15:44:05.894-06:00Man oh, man!! You get it! I think it was my husba...Man oh, man!! You get it! I think it was my husband that cried though, I didn't have time and I was busy telling him, that everything would be OK, and that God would provide. <br /><br />We just this past week, made our last payment for our basement repair. Our basement flooded last spring for the 3rd time...so we did a basement tile system drain system, guaranteed for 30 years...it cost $5000!!!! I guess, it is a blessing that this new stuff happened the week we finished the last big thing...God always provides!<br /><br />I really like that idea of the wise men traveling between Christmas and Epiphany, since we kind of do nothing and we feel the lack after doing so much for Advent...I agree, sometimes, we just need to be OK with what we already do. The most important thing is that the kids remember the WHY. Why we do these things. <br /><br />Thank you 9Peas!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-23770101730545565062013-12-05T15:38:20.287-06:002013-12-05T15:38:20.287-06:00We also had to buy snow tires this year, as last y...We also had to buy snow tires this year, as last year, we were almost killed every time we left the house, not to mention that we could hardly get up our driveway, with our old tires....everything costs so much...there's always something.<br /><br />Tom was planning on saving for a vacation...oh, well...God wants us here I guess.<br /><br />Stay warm friend!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-34229080156485075912013-12-05T14:51:29.633-06:002013-12-05T14:51:29.633-06:00Jamie Jo - one year we had the transmission break ...Jamie Jo - one year we had the transmission break on the van costing over $2,000 and 2 weeks later the septic pump went out costing almost $2,000. We thought how awful it was for those 2 things to happen so close when low and behold our well pump went out, I just cried and cried. The well pump was around $1,000 and we were already broke. It was a hard time, very hard and we couldn't catch a break but eventually the clouds parted and the sun shined and things stayed fixed for a good long while. I pray for that time to come for you guys!<br />Simeon's blowing bubbles is adorable! <br />When I saw the wisemen posts, I was all ' YES, we are SOOO doing that" but nope, not once have we managed to make that happen. I love our Advent as it is now and have decided to give myself permission to keep it simple and not fret over no traveling wise men.<br />We have always had them travel from Christmas to Epiphany to baby Jesus but it is our only 'leading up to' Epiphany activity so maybe that is how it should remain for our family.<br />I truly love these thankful posts!9peasMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275852974567457188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-75932594394105251092013-12-05T14:39:10.948-06:002013-12-05T14:39:10.948-06:00OH man..so THANKFUL your van was under warranty. ...OH man..so THANKFUL your van was under warranty. That would have been the worst. We just spent 1400. dollars on the car. Praying our old Suburban hangs in there. I HATE spending money on that kind of stuff. Would love to use it for a vacation. We also save and save and then something happens. But I guess that is what it is for. I have been doing really good keeping in my budget for the kids. Hard sometimes.<br /><br />I need to take a picture of my calendars also!! I love that idea putting them on cupboards. <br /><br />So thankful for you that you have wonderful cute sweet kiddos and the best husband evah. You are blessed...COLD...and ...FREEZING...but blessed.<br /><br />love and hugs to you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-41002979997600991412013-12-05T14:14:44.169-06:002013-12-05T14:14:44.169-06:00I finally answered you on my last post too...I finally answered you on my last post too...Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-6028557696417715842013-12-05T14:13:51.457-06:002013-12-05T14:13:51.457-06:00NO way, actually folding them takes longer, really...NO way, actually folding them takes longer, really, it does...I save a bunch up and then go and fold for an hour...kind of relaxing..."I'm folding clothes, no one bother me" hahah! <br /><br />(It's my therapy)<br /><br />Oh, I am thinking what next? What will break next? My husband was pretty down, we never can seem to get ahead...we are so very thankful that the van was covered by warranty...paycheck to paycheck is the way we live...because of things like this, when we try to save, something breaks down...and when we get a bonus, like the positive mistake at work, we spend on things we need, like a table and chairs! <br /><br />Oh, and yes, you noticed that it was clean after we rearranged, I knew to take a picture right away!! :)<br /><br />Oh, gosh, I hope no one feels the "Look what we do" here....I try to share to give ideas, because if I'm doing it, it is EASY, I promise. <br /><br />I like your idea of the kings moving from Christmas to Epiphany...Great idea to keep things going, it always seems Christmas comes and then, after all that Advent daily stuff, there's kind of a lull..does that make sense?<br /><br />God bless you, you have a blessed Advent too, love you Nicole!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-29635352743221538902013-12-05T13:35:46.601-06:002013-12-05T13:35:46.601-06:00I wanted to a blessed Advent to you too! I dislike...I wanted to a blessed Advent to you too! I dislike commenting on my phone but my computer is packed up and we just only had internet hookup last night.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120865033676075065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-72586324696695445772013-12-05T13:33:34.792-06:002013-12-05T13:33:34.792-06:00You're right, so much to be thankful for. I lo...You're right, so much to be thankful for. I love these posts. I personally let clothes sit- in basket or dryer (not preferred, but if I laid them flat, I might as well fold them!).<br /><br />I'm sorry so many things are breaking down. The convenience of modern technology, right?<br /><br />I love all the kids pics and your home is so bright! Don't you just love the moment when a room is rearranged and picked up and CLEAN?<br /><br />And what great Advent traditions. Your kids will have wonderful memories. It is best to do only what we're able and not compare. I feel this year a lot of "look what we do" in the blog world. Maybe it's just me.... Anyway, if you like the idea of the traveling kings, simplify it. Our kings start out December 26th and merely travel, no goofy stuff, which honestly, kind of feels off to me. I simply move them from one end of the house to the other and the kids like to see how close they are because they know when they are near the nativity, Epiphany is a day or two away - and that means cake!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120865033676075065noreply@blogger.com