"Stand your ground...

"Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth
and the body armor of God’s righteousness." Eph 6:14

The belt of truth.
The most important part of the weapontry…
The belt held the sword, and when not in use the shield hung on it.
The breastplate was attached in several places for stability.
the rest of the armor would fall apart if not for the belt of truth.

It was essential that the belt be in place- firmly attached so the warrior could be assured the the rest of his equipment would stay in place,
and be ready for use.
So he could move quickly and fight with fury.

For the child of God the belt of truth of his spiritual armor
is the written (logos) word of God.

Joh 17:17 ¶ Sanctify them through thy truth, thy word (logos) is truth (aletheia)

When God’s word is wrapped around you…your righteousness is firmly in front of you, your faith is in reach , the sword (rhema) of the spirit is at hand.

Without that belt firmly in place...your breastplate (righteouness) swings back and forth, your shield (faith) is cumbersome (trying to hold things together) as it drops downs it messes with your feet (peace)..causing you to stumble a bit.
It sure makes it hard to fight the good fight that way.

Warriors.... got your Belt on?

Ahhh football!

Today Jordan had a grandma day with me....and a trip to see his grandpa at work, which has become our custom. He was able to have a ride in the golf cart watch some tennis, chat with the girls cross country team (and show them how fast he could run)and help Grandpa do his grounds inspections-then they stopped to watch a few plays being run by the football team....a great day for some football!!

Happy Birthday Kaeden! ONE YEAR OLD!

Yep, Our little guy is one year old now...and walking...playing tennis too!

This little guy is the happiest baby ever since his Dad, Nathan
Nate was all smiles as a baby...and a real joy, just like our Kaeden.
Kaeden loves his Grandma Neva...(don't we all)
and Is looking forward to all the birthday money....



His brothers like to climb trees like their Dad

awesome trip to Marshall

Marshall Michigan (thanks tom)...a bed & breakfast (quaint), shopping, Win Schulers(sprained ankle) art & craft fair(christmas gifts), turkeyville & dinner theatre, (I'll take you home, followed by laughin' so hard I nearly peed my pants)Southern Exposure Herb Farm (probably the coolest place ever), then Tea outdoors at Old MacDonalds Farm...

Thank You Sherry, Sid & Deb for a great time and all the gifts- Love you!!!

My Garden CLUB

I am going away this weekend on a mystery trip with my Garden Club.
I will spend a little bit of money & will be laughing alot...

These women love me unconditionally...They see my strengths & weaknessness.
They encourage me...They challenge me...They laugh with at me...
we laugh at each other and at ourselves.
We crab to each other..and either get comfort or chastisement but always support.
These amazing women will swoop in when life gives me lemons...
and then get busy in the kitchen making some awesome lemonade!

I really love these gals...and the best part is...God chose them for me
so they are perfect.

fruit flies

Are making my life miserable.....I have so many of them in my house I am ready to have a breakdown.....Please pray against pestilence for me. I have scrubbed, vacumed, put out traps...and still they persist.

MICHIGAN STATE FAIR

Bob & I took Nate & April, Sarah, Connor, Jordan & Kaeden to the fair yesterday...suppose to be the final fair for us.


We had a great time..oh the weather was wonderful...the sights & sounds & smells...splendid- well...not all the smells...lol
I am not an animal person- but I will tell you that the clydesdales...are among the most majestic & beautiful animals I have ever seen....the kids have the better pics of the day but I managed to snap a few....