Friday, October 02, 2009

Green Gables Dollhouse Remodel


Mr. Matthew and Miss Marilla Cuthbert will be moving into the empty farmhouse of the late Mr. Forbes. Many fixes need to be made, the wallpaper needs to be pulled out and some of the flooring replaced.


The kitchen is ready for some "modernization"
so was stripped bare to make way for more suitable appliances.



The only ones that are disappointed about the newcomers
are the mice, soon to be sent from their home.
More updates to come!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Isaiah 55:8


The words filled my mind as mom spoke them at the table.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts…"

No indeed Lord, nor could I ever wish them to become so, for my sinful mind could not contain them…

"…My thoughts…"

Your thoughts are pure, filled with the richest wisdom. They hold the answers to the mysteries that all mankind has tried to decipher. Your thoughts overflow with love. Love for your Son. Love for your creation. Love for the greatest. Love for the least. Love for me…

"…My thoughts…"

Your thoughts, Your Thoughts, Your plans, Your knowledge…

"…My thoughts…"

Your Thoughts are on the weak, the lost, the hopeless. Your Thoughts are on the poor the outcasts, the sinner, the repentant. Your Thoughts...


"...My Thoughts..."

Are rich, they do not hold the simple thoughts of a simple man, no. They hold thoughts of... me...

"... are not your thoughts..."

my thoughts...

"... your thoughts..."

Save me from my thoughts, take the stained and human thoughts from my mind. Take away the hate, scorn, corruptness, hopelessness...

"...neither are your ways my ways..."

I thank you that they are not. Help me in the way I should help. Forgive me in the way I should forgive. And let me not forget...

"... declares The LORD."

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

I'm off!


I know my posting has not been much of late but I wanted to let you all know that I have not abandoned this blog completely! 


My family has decided to go on a media fast, so I will not be visiting anyones blogs. I will be back the beginning of August, hopefully with some fresh ideas! I will miss reading all you posts but will be excited to catch up later! 

I will be posting pictures on The Girl in the Red Dress so please visit the site!



Until August!

Bethany

Saturday, June 20, 2009

A Daughters Thoughts

Papa,

Since my early years you have been my hero. None of those silly princes in fairy tales could compare to you.  They weren't half as handsome as you, besides they didn't have a prickly beard to rub my cheek against. Your return home every night after work was my favorite time of day, when I didn't greet you at the door something felt wrong. With your big bear hugs you reminded me of Pa from Little House but his violin playing couldn't compare to yours. It was and still is enchanting. You lovingly coaxed beautiful tunes from it's delicate frame.

Your voice was just as beautiful when you read from books like The Old Squire's Farm and  The Lord of the Rings. The songs always had a tune and every person had their own voice! Your knowledge surpasses that of the internet because your knowledge is actually worth knowing. Your delight in God and His word far surpasses that of Piper or MacArthur. 

There is one final thing that none of those men- whether make believe or real- can compare to you... They aren't you. I wouldn't want Charles Ingalls or John Piper to walk me down the aisle, Lord willing, on my wedding day. Papa, know that you are loved. May this Father's Day be one of the best. 

Love,

Your Bess Joy


Monday, June 15, 2009

Photo Shoot

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Photo Contest

If you would like to enter go here.
The deadline is May 31st.
Hannah is hoping for lots
of entries so I urge you to enter.
Here are my entries.
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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Proverbs 31: 10-31

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother
Orderly
Tender
Happy
Ever Present
Rich with Wisdom

=

Mother

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Resurrection Sunday!


Luke 24:1-7

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?

He is not here; He has risen!

Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'


Acts 1:9-11

After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky?


This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

Friday, March 27, 2009

Spring Getting to Know You Giveaway



1. Give us your name and age (age is optional) please don't put your last name! Bethany Joy, 17
2. Who is in your family?  My parents, four older brothers, two older sisters, one younger sister, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, eight nephews and two nieces. 
3. What is your favorite Bible verse? Any verse that gives me encouragement at the right moment.
4. Why is it your favorite? Because it reminds me of God giving us exactly what we need when we need it.
5. What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time? Only one thing!?!I'm sorry I can't narrow it down! Reading, sewing, cleaning etc.!
6. What is your biggest struggle as a woman? Reminding myself that being submissive is a part of our lives and it is a good thing.
7. What would you like us to talk about in the GI blog in the future? Being prepared to be single if that is God's will.
8. Who is your favorite author? Charles Dickens
9. What is your favorite Christian song or poem? Sorry this one is impossible...
10. Do you have any advice for a fellow sister in Christ? God's will is always perfect. Always obey Him.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

17!!!!


Today was my seventeenth birthday. I celebrated it by doing one of my favorite things...
Dressing up!
You'd think by seventeen I would have grown out of playing dress up but it is not to be. We served a "Valentine Dinner" to the residents of a nursing home. They had six girls dress up as victorian maids with a housekeeper and butler. It was a lot of fun and I think we enjoyed doing it as much as the residents enjoyed being there. We didn't get many pictures because of the serving and by the time we were done we were too tired to pose for fun pictures. But we got the one above. Enjoy!
More pictures from another downtown trip over here...

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