Have
I ever told you…
I
can’t ride a bike. Well, I guess that is not exactly the truth. I can, but it is very awkward. I have to make really wide turns and I am very wobbly. I can totally related to Phoebe (from Friends) in the episode where she learns to ride a bike.
I
can’t sew. I would love to sew beautiful things. I wish I could whip something up for my girls or for a gift. However, the truth is that when I attempt to sew, it ends up looking like Theo's shirt from The Cosby Show.
One time Taylor had three clothing items stacked on her dresser. When I questioned her about them she said, "Oh, those all need buttons sewn back on them. I am saving them for when Nana comes to visit." I said, "Taylor, I can sew a button." She looked at me very concerned and said, "Are you sure, Mom?"
I
can’t get over how much more my kids want to wash their hands since I added Legos to our soap dispenser. Of course they are probably just wasting the soap to see the Legos move, but I am going to pretend that they are doing it for the good health habits.
I
can’t believe my baby girl used to be this small. I went through her baby clothes yesterday. How is it possible that only three years ago she could wear this shirt?
I
can’t tell you how much I now appreciate a dishwasher. Ours went out two weeks ago. Hand washing dishes stinks! You don't know what you got, till it's gone. Tell your dishwasher how much you appreciate it before it is too late. :)
I
can’t decide if I am going to continue to blog publicly. A very scary thing happened to one of my friends through her blog. It has shaken me and I have been going back and forth about blogging since then. I know none of you are losing sleep over my lack of blogging, but I deeply, deeply, deeply appreciate those of you that have checked in on me. HUGS!
I
can’t leave you without telling you about this event. My friend, Sarah and her husband, are taking on the missionary role of finding sponsors for 150 children in Ethiopia. They have an event set up for the Nashville area on March 4th. If you are not able to attend that event, but would like to sponsor a child, please contact Sarah through her blog: As for Me and My Household.
©2011 Filled With Praise
I've SO been aware of your absence and I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I would hate to see you stop blogging publicly (yours is a favorite) but, of course, would understand and respect your decision. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel about broken appliance's. My dryer has been messed up for a month & we are waiting for it to get fixed. I love the legos in the soap dispenser :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to have you back, Amy. Also, I love the pictures you add to articulate what you can't do -- the Cosby Show shirt is this best!
ReplyDeleteI am smiling because I am currently watching Friends! It is the best show ever ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd that shirt episode of The Cosby Show...hilarious.
Legos in the soap dispenser.... I am going to remember this for when my niece is older!
I have missed you but definitely understand why you would want to stop blogging publicly in light of what happened to your friend. Even though we try to be so careful... there are still people who are well....scary. It's a hard decision! Prayers.
and hugs!
Love these pics!! And your words! SO sorry about what happened....there are some very different folks out there whose values are so different from ours. Praying for peace and wisdom you sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Susan
Just found your blog. What a wonderful encouragement the posts I have read so far are. It is a horrid fact the world we live in is full of bizarre people. Maybe you could figure out away to write and post with some anonymity or maybe the Lord is finished with this chapter in your life - the encouragment for Christian adoption and the sweet ideas to do with children are a blessing. May the Lord place a hedge of protection around you and your family.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun post. i can't sew either. a friend laughed at me when a button came off jack's new shirt and instead of saying i would sew it on i said "oh dear, we are going to have to return it." didn't even occur to me to sew it on, so you are definitely beyond my skill set. sorry to hear about the scary thing. i think i am way too naive.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. I too was wondering if I would continue our blog. Could you share what happened to your friend????
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat. I can't decide what to do with the blog. I am really torn. If I go private it causes problems but if I stay public it causes problems. It's been really quiet on my blog lately so I don't really think going private is a big deal if I can work out my one big problem.
ReplyDeletePS. I totally noticed your lack of posting...I missed you!
I can't ride a bike either.. totally understand and empathize on this one. And scary thing on your friends blog? Do tell. Should I be concerned?
ReplyDeleteI wish I could sew better!
ReplyDeletemy own blog just went from private 'setting' to public and if I ever get issues I most likely would close it again.
ReplyDelete(I will share I can't whistle)
Amy...I was glad to see a post from you. I have missed you too. I had a couple of scary comments before, but I got over it eventually, and I never got them again. I wish it were a perfect world...but sad to say, it isn't. And we should be cautious.
ReplyDeleteI liked your "I can't" post. It made me smile as I pictured you riding the bike. I used to ride a bike...but I am sure I would be shaky and wobbly now...and very unsure of myself. Ha!
I can sew buttons on...but I don't sew much anymore. I have made curtains and pillows before because it is just simple sewing. Ha! But for me it was always more trouble than it was worth! I am a good shopper....and would much rather "buy it" than, "make it" any day! Less stress that way. I am always looking for ways to avoid stress. (:>)
If you go private please invite me to be a reader.
I love you!
Linda
I am so glad you are ok! I check in here once a month or so and didn't realize you were not blogging - I hope your friend is doing better too. Blessings on you in whatever you decide with your blog (though I will say I'll miss keeping up with you and the fam this way!) xo ~anita
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through another friends blog and was wondering if you could share what happened to your friend? I blog publicly as well...don't have many followers, but it's public none-the-less. Any chance you could share? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I pray now that you have divine wisdom about the blogging question. It reminds me that we need God's divine protection in every are of our lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post-- very good:~)
Love it! Praying for you as you make the decision to continue blogging. It's one that I have struggled with as well.
ReplyDeleteI can't sew, either :O(.. I have tried to learn, but I think I am missing that part of my brain or something.. lol! And the legos idea, brilliant!!
ReplyDeletehi Amy. Thanks for sharing. I will pray for wisdom for you in the 'to blog public or not' dilemna. I pray that the Lord will give you a clear answer and He would give you peace with that answer. (I enjoy your blogs and gain a great insight into the heart of a sister in Christ!).
ReplyDeleteYou are such a blessing.
ysic, kristen