I Can't Find It!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever done this? I know I had...... But I just can't find it. You would think with a friend that is organized (especially Gina) I would know where everything is. I think I am going to pull my hair out. I can't find my pumps. I bought six liquid soap from Avon and I don't know where I put the pumps to go with the soap. I have looked all over the house and I know that they are here. I know God cares about the intimate details of my life but does her care about my soap pumps. In our house with little people we MUST have pumps for soap. My children tend to waste liquid soap as it is with out the pumps that soap is domed. One of the soaps even has a pumpkin sent. If anyone has any ideas or have seen my pumps PLEASE let me know. You know the funny thing of it all when I put them away I remember thinking "This would be a good spot to put these so I will have them when I need them" Go Figure

Family Time is Unbeatable

Have you ever been to a place were all the focus is on family. A place were your role as a mother is encouraged and respected. A place where everyone has the same goals and desires for their families. A place where God is the main focus and you can hear and say things that encourage you to walk with the Lord. A place where everyone in the room cheers you on for doing what you believe God has called you to do. A place where everyone home schools and believes that you are the best person for teaching your children the things of God as well as math and reading. I'm talking about Home School camp at Camp Joy. We just returned home from Camp Joy and we as a family had a blast. Dr. Davis was the guest speaker and he is the best teacher on relationships and child rearing that I have ever heard. He spoke on so many different things it would take me a long time to post it all. He talked about blessing your children. He talked about anger the destroyer. He talked about winning your child's heart. There were many other key topics that I plan to share in the future.
Camp was great, the food was great, and the fellowship was even better. Every meal the children would play in the game room after they ate and the parents would sit and talk and exchange ideas. It was wonderful to be in a place with like minded people and to be encouraged to keep going. The whole family had a wonderful time and I'm thankful that we were able to go. Anyone that home schools would benefit from this camp and hope we can take everyone with us next year.

A Productive Day

Well I think I'm done. It's 3:00pm and it's all done. We are packed for Camp Joy. The house is clean and I have just finished chocolote chip cookies for the road. We will be leaving in the morning so we will miss the pumpkin patch this year as well as the field trip(sad face). But, we are looking forward to what the Lord has to tell us about our decision to home school our children. We will tell you all about it on Monday.

We had company this afternoon and it was so much fun. My dear friend Gina came over and we played beauty palor. Gina went and got her hair cut and curled yesterday and we recurled it this afternoon. We felt like little school girls "playing" with our hair. I thank the Lord for giving me a good friend to "play" like a little kid with. Gina is a lot of fun and she looks VERY cute with curly hair. Everyone have a great weekend and I will post when we get back.

A Life Changing Weekend

At our church we are blessed to have a WONDERFUL man of God. Pastor David Fink has the unbelievable ability to take the Bible and make it come to life. We have learned that the Bible is real and it applies to our own personal life. This Sunday night was no exception. Pastor Fink preached a message form Matthew 4:1-15 on the temptation of Christ. Pastor talked about your own temptation and how it is not a sin to be tempted, the true test is how you handle that temptation. Are you prepared for the temptation? We need to flee temptation and not allow ourselves the chance to fail. That message really spoke to me about fleeing temptation and to stay in the fight. Pastor shared something special with us that I would like to share with you.


J Join the battle

We need to stay in the battle of the Christian life.
When we get out of the battle we effect so many people

E Exercise daily

We need to remain spiritually strong and fit so that we
have the strengh to remain in the fight.

S stay in the fight

U understand your Bible
We can't understand our Bibles if we are not in them everyday

S see the BIG picture
we are not in the ministry on our own. Everything that you do and say effects someone.


This was a wonderful sermon if you want to hear the entire thing you can go to gbcof lockport.com

The Lord Spoke to ME

This week we went to the Ladies Spectacular in Hammond. What a blessing to be a part of something so special. There were so many things spoke on that it would be hard to type it all. Mrs Jenkins spoke about being in the hand of God. I know I will never forget that I am loved by my God and that He keeps in the palm of His hand. I think sometimes ladies allow Satan to convince them that they are nobody. I have been so guilty of this at different times of my life.

Another speaker, Mrs. Cindy Schaap she spoke on respecting your husband. I know this is an area that I often can improve on as well. She said that you can NOT fear the Lord if you disrespect your husband. Every woman wants to fear the Lord.

Belinda spoke on "WHO IS YOUR WHO" we all have influences in our lives and they help make you who you are. I can think of a lot of people that have had an influence in my life. One of the most resent is Mrs. Julie Fink. Julie has taught me both by her words and her ex sample how to walk with the Lord. She has taught me how to be the wife and mother God has called me to be. She has encouraged me to be a soul winner and to stay faithful to the things of the Lord. Julie has always seen the good in me even when I have felt that I wasn't so good. Julie has been a dear friend and very faithful Pastor's wife. Thank You Julie for taking me to the Ladies Conference and thank you for being a "WHO" in my life. My life has for ever changed for the good because of your influence.

There were many people saved because of the spectacular. I wish each and every one of you could have been there as they were announcing the salvation that had taken place DURNING the conference. I think that was the biggest blessing of all. I could not help myself as they were reading those names the tears began to flow and I had a hard time stopping them. The Lord used this conference to reach MANY people for the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was a wonderful week and a real time of refreshment to my soul. I love the Lord. I love my church. I love my Pastor and his very special wife. Life IS good and it has been a great week. Next week our family is going to Camp Joy and we can hardly wait.

Long Time No Blog

I have missed all of you. Things at the Todd household have been very busy. Lots of birthdays, first haircuts, and ladies meeting have not left much time for the computer. Adam had a wonderful birthday and Paige had her first haircut last weekend. My little niece Heather is working at the Hair Cuttery and she gave Paige her first haircut. It was so sweet. I have really enjoyed having a "girl". Paige is all girl and her mommy just loves it. It is a blessing to be a mom and too be able to be with my children all the time. I enjoy when I get a break but it is sure nice to be home.

Window Treatments and Shopping

Today I was very blessed again. My in-laws came over this morning and hung the rest of my window treatment and they look just beautiful. While they were hear I was able to get out and get some much needed shopping done. Adam Collins is turning one on Sunday and Hunter (Quin's little friend) has a birthday on Saturday. I was able to get all the birthday shopping done. Thank You mom and dad you are the best baby sitters and I am the most fortunate mom. Overall it was a great and productive day. I'm very encouraged by days like today. (it helps you get through the bad ones).