tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802439991724117732024-02-02T12:16:09.201-05:00The Proverbs 31 Life"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her." Proverbs 31:27-28Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-69184274219936046792011-06-14T16:18:00.003-04:002011-06-14T16:38:22.011-04:00Catching Up!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0AXUAiTaM8-ME9TAgC5qHepJFNKk0w5rwGbR8uFxBuvGtaXqJP9tpMIKAqZZw4076Y6yZHv6X92lH-aGoykZApFaQp9eyaKbYPKZ4GamuP_hfOB7i3GmnCARXaWVmm2TbpLdX2lURUTb/s1600/GEDC2787.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0AXUAiTaM8-ME9TAgC5qHepJFNKk0w5rwGbR8uFxBuvGtaXqJP9tpMIKAqZZw4076Y6yZHv6X92lH-aGoykZApFaQp9eyaKbYPKZ4GamuP_hfOB7i3GmnCARXaWVmm2TbpLdX2lURUTb/s320/GEDC2787.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618174555107588098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9CEm-WCmcRjGgYdqmkApIdR1uwtmHgN0GQMqUw6pXlUSGEh-lcZWl3pKJEqyGydfXPRHqjeKnhv_WWP52PXKvMSBpiYt-j7-cW_els4XHXu0IA1cLj7racT8bokI7NB-yPmSvSWrcXyl/s1600/GEDC2765.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9CEm-WCmcRjGgYdqmkApIdR1uwtmHgN0GQMqUw6pXlUSGEh-lcZWl3pKJEqyGydfXPRHqjeKnhv_WWP52PXKvMSBpiYt-j7-cW_els4XHXu0IA1cLj7racT8bokI7NB-yPmSvSWrcXyl/s320/GEDC2765.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618174545423491234" /></a><br />Wow, I can't believe its been nearly a whole year since I last posted. So much has gone on in the last 10 months I don't even know where to begin.<br /><br />Alex had tubes put in his ears back in August. He had had 8 ear infections since the previous Christmas. They have worked great and we've not had a single ear infection since! Praise the Lord!<br /><br />Right before Alex's procedure we found out we were expecting again. We welcomed Chloe Adale on April 13th. She weighed a healthy 8 lbs 13 oz and was 20.5 inches long. She had some trouble breathing at first and some issues with bloodwork indicating a possible infection. She spent the first 5 days of her life in the NICU but praise God once again, she was fine. Her levels normalized and she had no symptoms of any infection or serious illness.<br /><br />This was a far more difficult pregnancy than with Alex. I have Schleroderma and Fibromyalgia and had lots of joint stiffness and pain this time. Towards the end I made regular visits to the chiropractor. And though we attempted a VBAC (Alex was breech and was a scheduled Csection), we ended up with an emergency Csection once again. I went into labor on my own, my water broke on its own, but after 24 hours of labor and contractions nearly off the charts in strength, I wasn't dialating past 5 cm. We didn't want to risk infection or further complications so we did the c. Turns out, even though she was head down, she was face up.<br /><br />Six weeks before Chloe was born, we lost my Dad to a sudden illness. He was 83 and had Parkinson's and Diabetes and his body was too worn down and weak to fight. It was a terribly difficult time for us all and bittersweet to hold the granddaughter he never got to meet. But I could feel his spirit with us in the NICU. I knew he was looking out for our little angel. Its funny too, how much she resembles her Grandaddy. Her smile, her feet, little things that no one would really notice besides my mom or myself.<br /><br />My mom has been our God-send, our angel. I don't even know where to begin to convey to her how much her love and kindness and help has meant to us. She and my sister kept Alex the 6 days we were in the hospital, they let us stay with them for the first week after we got home, until I was feeling better and Alex adjusted to us being home. Then she came over and helped or we went over to her house every day while my husband was at work. Not being able to lift your child for 6 weeks is torture. Hearing him cry after you, not understanding why you won't pick him up. And then, watching as he stops coming to you at all.<br /><br />On April 27th, our town was hit by several devastating tornadoes. Several people lost their lives, hundreds lost homes or had so much damage they cannot live in them. We were so blessed that God kept his protective hand around us. The storms came all around us but all we had was a tree down. It was hard, with a 2 year old and a 2 week old in the hallway of my mom's, with 2 dogs. We had our hands full! It was scary but has brought the town closer together. We are still picking up the pieces and slowly putting our community back together.<br /><br />Things are better now, slowly getting to what I hope is our new "normal", if life is ever normal. Chloe is growing and changing so fast, Alex acts like a little man. My husband is gearing up for his second semester back at college and I'm getting the hang of running a household with 2 little ones and 1 very spoiled furry child. Some days are harder than others. As we speak I am missing my dad so much my heart feels like its breaking in two. I'm hoping as time goes by I'll be able to accept his death completely and stop feeling the angry and hurt I feel.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-24848875859826390582010-08-16T11:43:00.003-04:002010-08-16T12:14:19.338-04:00Summer 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7aKf7iKqTc35oTTzeV94F9WO5AdzlpeqcSC7T5Hkt1VxVy0Lj1RYfjeyv4IvEb6oPn_ZLe4ot3DGRNzzC-V0XixhbDVj5ppShfo6W7pi2JQqgmzeR4LWlr4PUpgAOz4LH0JJQRNlJKeg/s1600/1st+Pony+Ride.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7aKf7iKqTc35oTTzeV94F9WO5AdzlpeqcSC7T5Hkt1VxVy0Lj1RYfjeyv4IvEb6oPn_ZLe4ot3DGRNzzC-V0XixhbDVj5ppShfo6W7pi2JQqgmzeR4LWlr4PUpgAOz4LH0JJQRNlJKeg/s320/1st+Pony+Ride.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506040979787314626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYMMFmnY95KvzON_3lMh28zOmg4DB0RkeZTWjHO8CVLPsccd1ZlXxbQxAUy0FLArhQ1-QmiK75ixAkqnJ8e5WWXlPNAtzzkIIY2Q2ZH2ghSY2-E5DaVuaVpGLLsGmfieQ4P8xrQCOwiCL/s1600/Swimmin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYMMFmnY95KvzON_3lMh28zOmg4DB0RkeZTWjHO8CVLPsccd1ZlXxbQxAUy0FLArhQ1-QmiK75ixAkqnJ8e5WWXlPNAtzzkIIY2Q2ZH2ghSY2-E5DaVuaVpGLLsGmfieQ4P8xrQCOwiCL/s320/Swimmin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506040972366437362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVFRJ16qzI0Az4OE7xvz0CSR00vBBpYco5YOca01GNSo-kbNNrZgnqpg-kNVvaCuDotX06aSaBFA7ff4iX5WkFQti3lS9PAhO-tV34A6FLxxPa8DAP3YUM2LALkh0XCVg8W40Fx4Sz2Z-/s1600/alex2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVFRJ16qzI0Az4OE7xvz0CSR00vBBpYco5YOca01GNSo-kbNNrZgnqpg-kNVvaCuDotX06aSaBFA7ff4iX5WkFQti3lS9PAhO-tV34A6FLxxPa8DAP3YUM2LALkh0XCVg8W40Fx4Sz2Z-/s320/alex2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506040967399834594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqlvC5jIvqDnQBYtDG3DKOBWM4fL2EL8CUahY498W5DILYq2P0HUs_UYBCXwoyQ-XBFl1_pRzKNCHJFpWlEFEP2D_7ech7cPiG7nSyxWC9hva3A-Wp8m70HZOcprEatTjZty3jkNjLAQ3/s1600/alex5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqlvC5jIvqDnQBYtDG3DKOBWM4fL2EL8CUahY498W5DILYq2P0HUs_UYBCXwoyQ-XBFl1_pRzKNCHJFpWlEFEP2D_7ech7cPiG7nSyxWC9hva3A-Wp8m70HZOcprEatTjZty3jkNjLAQ3/s320/alex5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506040962231173618" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHx8KQmp0ofApPmwymFXAYEIUlQMznMNDryI-DIzaGQgn2w_n8q8YUt-0qX26lM3_jBtUt23k7YBzzxkXZeLrjV4l60_0B7gJWeSHwFaxZ4KzRrkoBF_LzqY-7rbK1vTBpd1KfF6UgoWp/s1600/Zoo+065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHx8KQmp0ofApPmwymFXAYEIUlQMznMNDryI-DIzaGQgn2w_n8q8YUt-0qX26lM3_jBtUt23k7YBzzxkXZeLrjV4l60_0B7gJWeSHwFaxZ4KzRrkoBF_LzqY-7rbK1vTBpd1KfF6UgoWp/s320/Zoo+065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506040957466358274" /></a><br />We've had a lot going on this summer. Alex went to the zoo for the first time and rode a pony for the first time. He also took his first swim in the Ocoee River. Here's a few snapshots from our summer so far!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-2951477388933704712010-08-16T11:31:00.003-04:002010-08-16T11:43:51.563-04:00Alex's Birthday Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroKAipxjU8xa4tSjKXCit81UEq5yb30pj4PqBhbceSXmDNUzc-eRwqu08moBAZPyEz81NcS-hk9z663xJ_sUKxJqx0Q3H8BvJdZWsbi9aKdF4XsluZENZtBbVqq2ZZzpxNQr8rHhxuNv_/s1600/Elmo+Party+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroKAipxjU8xa4tSjKXCit81UEq5yb30pj4PqBhbceSXmDNUzc-eRwqu08moBAZPyEz81NcS-hk9z663xJ_sUKxJqx0Q3H8BvJdZWsbi9aKdF4XsluZENZtBbVqq2ZZzpxNQr8rHhxuNv_/s320/Elmo+Party+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506032963272588482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlIH8MaPnSECnDwb3Lsk7Rpd8D5lsU4qyKkcqnkM-o17Q2kgdRB0YjzJ4BTnpsOpJFpT3YvcWyZ1t0w6o4y6B-8Bo80HAeaDGlO1OQm8jLWlXQWwJAhXrif3QfCrGq0taM9e9PturjsVo/s1600/Elmo+Party+035.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXk0iA0gkYrMdDq8OyFcmQ1aFal0xtgvJN-s_wp88yLamiQRGc8yHQ9zPayr7mk-jMllZMso6aEB5E0RDqLyX8dWv49vrh0-Zxt1aX5Fm3tPp41ds2zJfRQD_HemQ1-VNYLcVor2B-XUl/s320/Alex's+1st+Birthday+067.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506030538400688626" /></a>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-43408910540779161132010-06-04T10:08:00.002-04:002010-06-04T10:11:01.738-04:00Another great giveawayThere is another great giveaway, this time at a new site called Raising Homemakers (http://raisinghomemakers.com). They are blessing a reader with a 10 DVD set of Homestead Blessings. What a great addition to your home library this would be! And great lessons for young daughters (and wives & mothers new to homemaking)!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-50760345955777620802010-05-27T11:28:00.002-04:002010-05-27T11:31:52.928-04:00Great Giveaway!!The Modest Mom ((www.themodestmom.com/)) is having a giveaway! They have beautiful skirts, even maternity styles! Hope I'm blessed enough to win one!!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-52827741120524659282010-04-16T10:53:00.002-04:002010-04-16T10:56:15.183-04:00Dresses OnlyI've been wearing dresses and skirts exclusively now for about 3 weeks. At times I really wanted to just slip on some jeans, but I have stayed steadfast in my convictions and I have to say I had a bit of a personal revelation yesterday. <br /><br />Right or wrong, people really do treat you differently when you're dressed in a more feminine way. I have had more polite nods, hellos, doors held, groceries carried and ma'ams then I ever could have imagined. <br /><br />It makes me feel good to be respected as a <em>lady</em>, not just a woman. Any thoughts?Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-29551266390020905982010-04-12T11:42:00.004-04:002010-04-12T11:53:40.122-04:00CookingI love to cook. My husband calls me a chef, my family calls me a gourmet but I call myself a Foodie. I love to experiment with new flavors and tastes. I love to help people realize that "gourmet" doesn't have to be expensive or fussy. Here are some of my favorite creations. Anyone who wants a recipe, just let me know!<br /><br /><br />Spaghetti w/Scallops, Tomatoes, Peas & Pesto<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X6DsRlHG7cVNRADN5ZlnGutOIlRcwDyFs9GaeK-ZfzXacDladbBU296pFkvRHErr3p2WNEtGTkhYwhLTRwz72zoLnSBDbJjZhCkXQ8i3SR2cUgU1x0hS3R2zv-b94kM0vFtg3YBowKKS/s1600/New+Camera+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X6DsRlHG7cVNRADN5ZlnGutOIlRcwDyFs9GaeK-ZfzXacDladbBU296pFkvRHErr3p2WNEtGTkhYwhLTRwz72zoLnSBDbJjZhCkXQ8i3SR2cUgU1x0hS3R2zv-b94kM0vFtg3YBowKKS/s320/New+Camera+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278328629415650" /></a><br /><br />Spaghetti w/Fresh Tomatoes<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVPBIXJLlVk0IGDjYVVUgtydTf9hyZ0S79oL_r-k1XTxe5NbjrKWPTm7gIKrXDebLNI2hzwg-iSLCys6xTviX46t_-MZHMmW9TVjQlbEuLjtm-IBr2ukLyGgeEz52fT9j1krMVgF6x5bp/s1600/Spaghetti+with+Fresh+Tomatoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVPBIXJLlVk0IGDjYVVUgtydTf9hyZ0S79oL_r-k1XTxe5NbjrKWPTm7gIKrXDebLNI2hzwg-iSLCys6xTviX46t_-MZHMmW9TVjQlbEuLjtm-IBr2ukLyGgeEz52fT9j1krMVgF6x5bp/s320/Spaghetti+with+Fresh+Tomatoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278038041840914" /></a><br /><br />Herb Rubbed Turkey (Thanksgiving)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1peZjoDhgm0yvbzuEkijlqzccqctnxPMgoTUo6IbstvjY2Mz_2MyVzfGRh_sX3a5qF9IESPsk4ewd8DpZuyZ46t2Gcry-9ScdTAjQ4vA0s6UX8dWZN_hF7Kl5PPQt-EkMSzVJLtyj53d/s1600/Herb+Rubbed+Turkey.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1peZjoDhgm0yvbzuEkijlqzccqctnxPMgoTUo6IbstvjY2Mz_2MyVzfGRh_sX3a5qF9IESPsk4ewd8DpZuyZ46t2Gcry-9ScdTAjQ4vA0s6UX8dWZN_hF7Kl5PPQt-EkMSzVJLtyj53d/s320/Herb+Rubbed+Turkey.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278023376023698" /></a><br /><br />Orange-Soy Glazed Salmon over Jasmine Rice w/Sesame Garlic Broccoli<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nte32ABkg3cF2zaVwJFOB1wvbXPCoJqFUQK2ElWsPaSB_PAFamM2ftJoFU4f6QwJyxGdEVBxf7PYrnDNbXH0a-Y-im8S4E4x2R5_WLodM1MsQFFRwOgOAY1GDCWhwsDBpe0WToiBcZ0C/s1600/GEDC1946.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nte32ABkg3cF2zaVwJFOB1wvbXPCoJqFUQK2ElWsPaSB_PAFamM2ftJoFU4f6QwJyxGdEVBxf7PYrnDNbXH0a-Y-im8S4E4x2R5_WLodM1MsQFFRwOgOAY1GDCWhwsDBpe0WToiBcZ0C/s320/GEDC1946.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278016820863090" /></a><br /><br />Valentine Breakfast (Orange French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Coffee & Raspberry Float)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbVVYle61dLLq9epOFUzgwe98-iIUYVxHLpjoAR6S_plIKwJYP8rN-X5_gmFhvcngxp-dRiE5jg5tE7lqyLYM6VmAEZd_XZ4xeObqpWh9SXwysOeR-_Nes3md6uwCJpin_G26-vwTshZr/s1600/GEDC1590.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbVVYle61dLLq9epOFUzgwe98-iIUYVxHLpjoAR6S_plIKwJYP8rN-X5_gmFhvcngxp-dRiE5jg5tE7lqyLYM6VmAEZd_XZ4xeObqpWh9SXwysOeR-_Nes3md6uwCJpin_G26-vwTshZr/s320/GEDC1590.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278008236149170" /></a><br /><br />Peach-Mustard Pork Chops over Rice w/Asparagus Hollandaise<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDwKvMI1Tnkr0GxRF6W29hgRD2uQt9BnhPr0Brx4glPiPJswsQemRNpiUweT2YgmYBeMcxyegmwGiIRKQ3LYCq5DlltsORzJYaGobEdfA5bB6I9vM-CJbXiMx2EBHBtVjazYnxQdQe8vJ/s1600/0929091951-00.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDwKvMI1Tnkr0GxRF6W29hgRD2uQt9BnhPr0Brx4glPiPJswsQemRNpiUweT2YgmYBeMcxyegmwGiIRKQ3LYCq5DlltsORzJYaGobEdfA5bB6I9vM-CJbXiMx2EBHBtVjazYnxQdQe8vJ/s320/0929091951-00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459278000780993106" /></a>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-12179272384855107712010-04-03T10:46:00.004-04:002010-04-03T10:55:56.178-04:00Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny PictureOur church had their Easter Egg hunt Wednesay evening. Here are some pictures from that and Alex's picture with the Easter Bunny.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYseapEvWVIPT4Snc82kNZQSngkhyo6lsx1SevCY_agmqMOILVQxIrBtxpbxKOpo2EgsDqkFzcnq2qTQMtaQqcXqBOx9yn2Qz5SYNEb4rtOtWm7aUw4kf6lui8MLGgYRu-n3e0C_COC1N/s1600/Picture+159.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYseapEvWVIPT4Snc82kNZQSngkhyo6lsx1SevCY_agmqMOILVQxIrBtxpbxKOpo2EgsDqkFzcnq2qTQMtaQqcXqBOx9yn2Qz5SYNEb4rtOtWm7aUw4kf6lui8MLGgYRu-n3e0C_COC1N/s320/Picture+159.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455924659101645042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlkGjx3yOboBwn4e_hGve3gwUftF8fVQ1SXDnzWOm3e8MuoBK4exgSmOoUc19cWIEX3qiuWS8eCyfSHcSD1ciiMiUaOCfhz5eApgFrs4cfPTPT67gk5oEu880ifTW5YOi7H_QVf-NfnhEy/s1600/Picture+158.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlkGjx3yOboBwn4e_hGve3gwUftF8fVQ1SXDnzWOm3e8MuoBK4exgSmOoUc19cWIEX3qiuWS8eCyfSHcSD1ciiMiUaOCfhz5eApgFrs4cfPTPT67gk5oEu880ifTW5YOi7H_QVf-NfnhEy/s320/Picture+158.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455924630961971362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTb5eRitc-Dni1JvLQVQazV9u9yIvhWwlJ1c7UBFUsmhyphenhyphenKcC02t6F1wxFSZKtrLavgUibsBTvXtqpv5lLBHQhmHgvdbPjVeCqGEqMOFNakMLZX09EDhJvt6jx1TQdUFt2ssIIh2KbwBAhy/s1600/BSTN_04-02-2010_0297_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTb5eRitc-Dni1JvLQVQazV9u9yIvhWwlJ1c7UBFUsmhyphenhyphenKcC02t6F1wxFSZKtrLavgUibsBTvXtqpv5lLBHQhmHgvdbPjVeCqGEqMOFNakMLZX09EDhJvt6jx1TQdUFt2ssIIh2KbwBAhy/s320/BSTN_04-02-2010_0297_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455924610105188690" /></a>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-880243999172411773.post-19028332475813740382010-04-01T08:39:00.000-04:002010-04-01T09:00:14.126-04:00Welcome One & AllI'm not an avid blogger or very experienced at making websites but I've wanted to do this blog for a long time now.<br /><br />I'm new to the Proverbs 31 life. Although I've been a Christian since I was a child and I've been married almost 10 years, its only been within the last 3 that my husband and I felt led to a "different" way. We have decided to follow God's law for marriage. My husband being the head of our home, and me, as the wife submitting to his authority. I became a stay at home wife and now we're the parents to a precious 11 month old baby boy. (Story of our miracle to come later!). We've also started having me wear skirts and dresses, after I felt led to by the Lord.<br /><br />I'm hopeful that maybe through this blog, I can touch another woman's life, who feels like things just aren't the way they should be in her marriage. I'm grateful to the Lord to have the time and a way to put my musings, concerns, tips etc. in word form.<br /><br />I have had several websites and blogs that have expired me over the past few years. At first, I must admit, that I thought all of these women had flipped their lids! But after a while, God began to minister to me through them and it has changed my life. So here's a shout out to you all, with appreciation!<br /><br /><a href="http://ccostello.blogspot.com/">Anna</a>, you have been a kindred spirit and I've loved learning more about Jewish life and Israel through your blogs. Thank you for wisdom beyond your years!<br /><br /><a href="http://jessicasjournalforjesus.blogspot.com/">Jessica</a>, you have been such a sweet friend and we've shared some of the hardest times of our lives with each other and now, some of the sweetest! Thank you for being an inspiration to me!<br /><br /><a href="http://myblessedhome.blogspot.com/">Candy</a>, you've inspired me to turn my chaotic home into a smoothly running home that's inviting and comfortable. Your tips, advice and insight is invaluable to me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sahmissionary.blogspot.com/">Joy</a>, though we've never actually talked, I still wanted to give you a shout out and thank you for showing me that the mission field starts in my home, with my son. God bless your message.<br /><br />And last but certainly not least, the ladies at <a href="http://www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com/">LAF/Beautiful Womanhood</a>, who have a beautiful new site now, by the way! I have found countless words of inspiration through your posts. Each of your writers is gifted by God and has blessed me in countless ways! Thank you!!<br /><br />With that, I end the first (of many, I hope) post here on my new blog. God bless you all!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324110947630661454noreply@blogger.com1