A Test of Faith

The Todd family had a very trying day today. We had planned to go to the home school field trip at Dellwood Park today, but the Lord had other plans. First of all my two year old woke up at 5:30 am. Let's just say by 10.00am she was in rare form. I then got on the phone and called all my great friends and know one was able to pick Quin up. Our day started out with disappointments.

At 3:00pm my husband called me and said that he was not feeling well and that he was coming home. I'm thankful that I was home for him. I now know why we never made it to the park. When my wonderful husband got home we went to lay down. When he got up he complained of dizziness and a LOUD ringing in his ears. He also had a headache. After taking my kids to a sitter we went straight to E.R. The doctor did a C.T.Scan and he has a problem called Maires Diorder (I'm not sure of the spelling) and it can be treated with medication to control it. He has to go see a E.N.T. on Monday or Tuesday. Right now all he can do is try to not move too fast or lift anything heavy. We will see another doctor later in the week. Pray that his problem is mild and that he will not be to uncomortable. The Lord is so good to our family, and he has given me the best man anyone could ask for. I'm very thankful to the Lord in His mercy, that this was not more serious. I love my husband and my children think he is the best daddy in the world. Thank Lord for your protection in a trying time. Thank Lord for the medical staff that was there for us in a time of need. Thank You most of all for the wonderful family that you have given me to enjoy. Thank You Lord for it all.

BLESSING AFTER BLESSING

I had some high blood sugars and I really have not felt very good this week. Yesterday afternoon I had a big surprise knock on my front door. It was my DEAR friend Miss Linda. Ladies I have to tell you that almost every time I feel discouraged the sweet Miss Linda comes to my aid. It's almost like she knows when to come even when I have not told her what is on my heart. When Miss Linda walked in my house with these beautiful mums I felt so loved I can't even explain how special that was to me. Thank You Miss Linda for the wonderful flowers and thank you Lord for sending me extra special friends to love on me. Linda and God your the best.

You Won't Believe It

I can't believe it myself. Our family received a extra blessing this week. Last night as my husband was going over our phone bill he asked me if I was aware of a $14.95 charge for an e-mail service. I told him that we have e-mail through our Internet provider and that there should not be any reason that we should be charged extra money. He asked me to call the company and find out why we were being charged every month. After calling I found out that we had been scamed. We were paying $14.95 for 10 months and my husband had not realized it. In the next seven to ten business days we will be receiving a $160.00 refund on our phone. The total refund is $16.07 a month for 10 months. This is a club that we did not join that gives a discount on on-line shopping. We don't even shop on-line. THANK YOU LORD for the extra blessing this week. We are thankful for a faithful God who is SO SO SO faithful to us.

What's For Dinner????????

I have a funny story that took place three weeks after our wedding. My husband called home and asked "What's for Dinner?" I then so proudly informed him GOULASH. He then said he was not coming home. Can you imagine my shock with my new husband? In my house growing up goulash was elbow macaroni and hamburger and tomatoes with ketsup. Yummy Well in his house growing up goulash was always on Friday night and it was ALL the leftovers in the fridge from the week. His mom would add it all together throw cheese on the top of it and bake it. YUCK I soon learned that if I did that he wasn't coming home. (I have never done that). Well tonight's dinner is going to be interesting. We are having FRIDGE Surprise I don't plan on putting any together but I will say everyone in the house will eat a different leftover and I pray me family will be thankful. If you don't hear from me in a couple of days please send a search party. Bone Appetite

Glad I Did/ My Best Decision

This afternoon as I was reading the blogs of my friends the question was asked "What was the best decision you ever made?" So I thought I would ponder a few answers to share with you.

I am VERY VERY VERY Blessed because

1. I made the decision to accept Christ as my personal Savior at the tender age of four. I am blessed because I had parents that loved me enough to show me the things of God very young.

2. I made a decision to marry a man that was, and is, following the things of the Lord in all he does. I am very blessed to have a husband that loves me unconditionally and supports his family and is listening to the things of the Lord on a daily basis.

3.I made a decision to follow my husband to the best church in the World. I am blessed to be a active member of a Bible Believing church. I am blessed to have the best Pastor and his wife as our leaders. I am blessed to be a part of the Grace Baptist Church and to know Pastor and Miss Julie (we love them very much).

4. I made a decision (with my husband) to expand our family and adopt our beautiful baby girl. I am blessed to be the mother of two beautiful children. I am blessed to have the chance to home school and to train my children Biblically.

There are a lot of decisions that I have made that are not good over the years. But I know the above decision have made me a very blessed lady. I know that the Lord loves me and my family. I know that the Lord loves you. Count your Blessings, name them one by one. It will surprise you what the Lord has done. As you make decisions seek the Lord in all you do and follow your husband. Most of the time the Lord will give your husband the answer and then make the right decision. That is what I strive to do daily. May God Bless each and every one of you just like he has me. Thank You Lord.

New Ideas

Because thing get very busy and life OFTEN gets in the way of blogging. Some of the blogs that I enjoy are on vacation so I went exploring and I found a group of Christian ladies (blogs) and I have enjoyed reading them from time to time. Most of them talk about cleaning and cooking. A few of them home school and ALL of them stay home and take care of their families. I'm not saying that I agree with every thing that all of them say. I very rarely comment on any of them. But I have enjoyed looking at other peoples cleaning routines, and modest clothes I was not aware of, and opinions on strong willed children or home school ideas. So if anyone is interested I added Keeper at Home (Sharon )to my links of the blogs that I read. And she has a long list of very good blogs about "practical Household ideas" that I have enjoyed reading. ENJOY

Extra Fun on Family Night

Tonight was a extra special family night. My husband and I promised our son that when he passed all of his songs in his piano book that we would take him miniature golfing. Tonight was "The Night" and as an extra special treat we "kidnapped" Josh, James and Jenna. We all had so much fun. It was a great evening. Jenna won a free game in the ball return and the added children made the evening extra fun. I thank the Lord for my family and I thank the Lord for good friends that allow us to spend quality time with their kids as well. Thanks Bill and Gina for the loan (the kids). I just loved it because blessed is the man whose quiver is full.

Happy Birthday Mom

Today is my Mom's birthday. I want to wish her a very Happy Birthday. I'm thankful that she lives close enough to see our family a least once a week. She is a loving grandmother and works hard at keeping her family busy. My mom has had many good things happen in her life as well as a few heartaches. Mom always does anything that she can to help her family when they have a need. I believe that my mom is saved. I pray for my mom every day and I have taught my children to pray for her daily as well. Today as we think about another year passing us buy. I pray that my mom will have a good day and she will feel honored by me and my family. Happy Birthday Sharon Brown. Sam, Kris , Quin and Paige love you very much. I hope you had a extra special day as you celebrate your birthday . We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

A Very Sweet Couple

Today was our last Sunday teaching the 3&4 years olds at our church. My husband and I have been asked by our pastor to work in other areas of our local church. We are servants of the Lord and we are willing to do what ever we are asked to do. Today was a very emotional day for me. I'm very excited because I get the chance to be in Miss Julie's Sunday School class and I can't wait. (I have wanted to go in that class since it started) On the other hand I will miss all the special little people in our class. The Lord has allowed my husband and I to teach that class for two years and I taught it with another lady before that time. Even before we had Sunday School in the "house" I helped with that age group in the nursery for Sunday School. I have been asked to work with the older girls on Wednesday nights. That will be a exciting and different experience. Even last week I was asked by one of the girls if she could use the restroom and I told her I would take her in a minute. I had to really stop and think, (5th graders don't need a teacher to go with them like a three year old might.) (I was so embarrassed). Anyway we look forward to what the Lord has for us to do as we make changes to our areas of Christian service. The 3&4 years olds are gaining one of the sweetest couples that you will ever meet. Mr Mickey and Miss Marlyin are taking over our class and the kids are in for a real treat. They love life and the love the Lord. I wish everyone could have seen the two of them running around the room this morning pretending that they were different animals getting on the ark, It was so cute. The Lord has blessed us in allowing us to teach the little ones as long as we did and I know Mr. Mickey and Miss Marlyin are going to be GREAT as the new teachers. We will pray for them and we are thankful that they are up and ready to teach. Praise the Lord for all His "little" blessings

A Good Start to a Nice Weekend

We have had a great weekend so far. We began with chapel on Friday morning. Quin had so much fun. He was concerned about going because he did not know what to except, but once he got there he loved it. The Lord taught me a real lesson about faith Friday morning. I tend to worry about too much when I don't know what to except. I as a parent,I knew chapel was going to be just fine so I tried to get my son to stretch his faith. Faith in his God, faith in his pastor, and faith that his parents were going to keep him save. I need to stretch my faith when the Lord asks me to do something that I am unsure about. I need to believe that the Lord is not going to let anything happen to hurt me either. Sometimes my faith can become very weak. I learned a good lesson I can put into practice the next time my faith is tested.


Friday after chapel my mother-in-law called and asked if they could come out and hang curtains in Quin's room and they said that we could go on a date. I was so excited we went out for dinner and then we walked around IKEA. That was alot of fun.

Saturday has been a normal day. Tonight is family night and I was able to find a good wholesome movie at the library called THE SUGAR CREEK GANG and the GREAT CANOE FISH. I can't wait until we can find the books for this collection. The movies was great. Tomorrow we are going to a friends for lunch and then we are going to watch a parade after church. So far it has been a great weekend.

Satan Wants YOUR first Born

Did you know that most of the United States Presidents were first born? Did you know if Satan can have your first born that the rest of your children may fall from the truth like dominoes? Did you know that in the Bible God deals very hard with the first born. God wants our first. The first sheep, the first lamb or ox, the first fruits , the first money (tithe) and the first day of the week, our worship.
Last night our family watched a DVD from the homeschooling library on WHY SATAN WANTS YOUR 1ST BORN by Dr. S.M. Davis. Dr Davis is preaching a sermon on the first born. I would recommend this DVD to every family I know. It was VERY VERY VERY good. Both my husband and I are planning on watching it again before we have to return it. Everything that Dr. Davis says is so true. If you haven't had a chance to view this tape in our opinion you need to make the time to see it. I guarantee you will not be sorry. Thank You so much Pastor Dave, Miss Julie and Brother Larry for the new library. WE love it. As far as this DVD it will change the way you parent for the rest of your life. Take the time to watch it. It's time for school. Dr. Davis is speaking at Camp Joy for the homeschoolers and we can't wait to hear him in person. I have to go for now.

The New Bedroom & Green Eggs and Ham

IT'S OFFICIAL Quin is sleeping in the basement in his own room. He has been in his army room for three nights in a row and he wants to be in the quiet basement come bed time. Praise the Lord he is growing up so nicely.

In our home we are trying to encourage good reading and one of the books that we read was GREEN EGGS AND HAM by Dr.Seuss. Last Night at dinner mom served green eggs and ham. Quin was so excited. The book was fun to read and the "green eggs" were fun to eat. (well to some of us).


Last night was a extra special blessing to the homeschoolers. We are very privileged to be a part of such a wonderful homeschooling support group at the Grace Baptist Church. We are looking forward to all the wonderful field trips, chapels with Pastor Dave and free pizza with the Book It program. We also now have access to a nice Godly library. Thank You Brother Larry for all your hard work getting the library set up for us. We love homeschooling and the added support helps each one of us to do what the Lord has called us to do. Thank You Grace Baptist. Well I need to make lunch Bye for now.

THe New bedroom

Tonight has been the second night Quin has tried to sleep in his new bedroom in the basement. I promised that I would blog his new bed but he has to sleep in the bed all night long, and that has not happened yet. Last night was that cutest thing at 12:30am Quin came all the way up to my room (that is 3 flights of stairs) and said he had to use the bathroom (there is a bathroom right off of his bed room). He then went into his sister's room (his old room) and slept on the floor. In the morning he asked me how he ended up in Paige's room. He claims he does not remember climbing all those stairs. hehehe.


We had a nice day today. It's Thursday so we slept late and did school in the mid morning. Daddy called and asked us if we wanted to meet him for lunch. That was LOTS OF FUN. On the way home for lunch we stopped and picked up Gina, James , Josh and Jenna and we all headed to the library. At the end it was a peaceful and nice day. I thank the Lord when we have days like this.

Happy Labor Day

Today was a VERY nice day. We had planned to meet our friends Bob & Linda for breakfast but we slept to late. (I love laid back friends that still love you even when your plans change). After we finally woke up and got moving my hubby wanted to take us all out for breakfast. We then stopped and looked for me a jumper but had no success. ( I'm looking for a denim jumper for Kings Kids if any one knows where to find one Please let me know). After our morning out I took my family home and headed for the book store for some much needed time alone. This evening I had my in-laws for brats on the grill.

Quinten got a new camie bed spread and sheets for his new room. He is officially moved to the down stairs bedroom. He is very excited about his new room but is not quite ready to sleep in the basement by himself. I will post pictures later.

Over all we had a very much needed quiet day. It was a blessing to be with my family and it was a blessing to be alone for a little while as well. The Lord is very good to our family and I feel very blessed. I hope every ones day was as nice as the one we had. Thank You Lord for a beautiful day.

Which Way To GO

Well it the holiday weekend. At the Todd household it has been a full summer. It's Saturday morning and my husband is working again. I'm very thankful for all the over time it's how we make it through the winter. He tells me that he is putting in 16 hours days next week. Praise the Lord for His provision of a good job and the overtime is wonderful. BUT........
Ladies my heart is torn. What do I do???????? My husband has said that he will watch the kids on Monday so that I can be alone or maybe I'll spend some time with a friend. There is so many "Saturday" type things that we need to get done. And we have not had the day as a family in a very long time. I'm torn. I know that I need to be refreshed because we are facing another long busy week with the kids.

Well, I think all my friends will be with their families. I'm not sure where I would go to be alone with God (other than my bedroom where I know they will find me). I know I would enjoy a family day but that does not get any thing done around the house. So many decisions and only one holiday. Any ideas????????