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????????