tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37928606201444445582024-03-18T05:15:37.944-04:00The Walnut Acre ChroniclesLiving the Abundant Life Now (John 10:10) and Sharing the Source of that Abundant Life with OthersRose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.comBlogger1497125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-32150751616889169092016-03-06T06:00:00.000-05:002016-03-06T06:00:00.852-05:00Cliiffs, Ravines and the Hand of God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Several years ago, during a time that was very rough for me emotionally, I had a dream that has meant a lot to me since then. Part of the reason I was having such hard time was simply fear. I feared doing the wrong thing, in a variety of situations, and it was really hindering my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In my dream I was walking along a path. The path led alongside a building and as I followed this path I suddenly realized that, without me noticing, the ground alongside the path had dropped away and now I was on a narrow ledge looking into a deep ravine! The ravine was so deep I couldn't see the bottom and I was terrified. I looked ahead and the path stretched long beside this ravine. It was so narrow and I was so afraid of heights that I was sure I would become dizzy and fall long before I reached the other side. I looked back and the path to safety stretched just as long behind me. I looked to the other side of the ravine and saw that maybe I could jump across but it would be difficult and I might not make it. I stood in awful indecision, so afraid of making a wrong choice and plummeting to my death. Suddenly, hardly knowing when I had made the decision I jumped. And as I jumped, I awoke. And I was disappointed! I really wanted to know if I had made it to the other side. Somehow this dream seemed symbolic of everything I was going through and I wanted to know I would land safely. Why, I wondered, could I not have been given the assurance of landing safely? Then, almost as if it had been whispered in my ear the answer came to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"I caught you, my child. You were, as you are now, safe in My hands. If you had, in your own strength walked to safety in either direction, or jumped to the other side, you would have felt secure in your own strength. But I caught you, and no matter which choice you had made I would have caught you and brought you to safety because you are My child!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There is so much peace in knowing that no matter what is going on around me, He's holding on to me and I am safe. And he offers that assurance to every one of His children. We are never, ever left to face life alone! There have been several very hard situations in my life since then. My mother went to Heaven, adjusting to functioning as a single parent again, moving to a much smaller but more affordable home. But no matter how hard these things have been, I've also been very aware of His hand , holding me and carrying me safely through every circumstance. </span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com246tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-33824306924313158232016-03-03T06:00:00.000-05:002016-03-03T06:00:04.971-05:00Sustaining Words of Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">The Sovereign Lord has given me a well instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Over and over the Bible reminds us of the power of the spoken word. Our words are important. They provide a window into the heart and mind and can also bring change, for better or worse, in the hearts and minds of others. No matter what is going on around me, whether in my life or the lives of others, I have the option of choosing whether I am going to speak life and love into a situation or negativity and unrest. I want to be the person who speaks life, both in my own circumstances and in those of others. </span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-48599342709527185522016-03-02T06:00:00.000-05:002016-03-02T06:00:21.539-05:00Book Review - Moby Dick or, The Whale by Herman Melville<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One of my favorite things to do at the end of a day is to listen to an audioboook via <a href="https://librivox.org/" target="_blank">Librivox</a> while playing Mahjong on my tablet. Recently I decided to try listening to Moby Dick. I tried reading this book once but was soon overwhelmed and never finished it. However, listening was much easier than reading and I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Moby Dick is an unusual book and at times can be a little difficult to follow. The simplest explanation is that it is a book about a man's obsession with harpooning a white whale that was responsible for his loss of a leg. And yet there is so much more to this story. There are sermons and poetry, whale anatomy, whaling history, and the sense that this is an allegory of sorts. Human nature is examined and expounded upon. Somehow, even though there seem to be multiple literary styles in this one work it also manages to have a cohesive feel and tell a story with meaning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Although there are multiple characters I felt almost a kinship with most of them. From the mishaps and mental breakdown of the little cabin boy, to the philosophizing of the ship carpenter, and even to the consuming need for revenge felt by Captain Ahab, the lives of the characters drew me in and made me care about them as individuals. </span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-73790842013735536582016-03-01T06:00:00.000-05:002016-03-01T06:00:14.242-05:00The Value of Habits<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="line-height: 34.0381px;">I've been thinking about habits a lot recently. There were a few things I knew I needed to do on a regular basis to reach certain goals I had set for myself. My problem was making the decision every day to do these things. And then each day deciding when to do those things. Shall I work out this morning or this afternoon? Shall I write now or later? Do I want to do laundry today or tomorrow? Sometimes it seemed I was spending more time making decisions about doing things than actually doing them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="line-height: 34.0381px;">Then one day while using my tablet to browse through apps in the play store I came across some habit trackers. They looked pretty cool so I checked them out a little closer. Some of these apps seem to be loosely based on Jerry Seinfeld's <a href="http://lifehacker.com/281626/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-secret" target="_blank">"don't break the chain"</a> approach to productivity. Basically it is creating a chain of days in which the same actions are repeated daily. The goal is not to break the chain of days. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="line-height: 34.0381px;">So I decided to create a few chains of my own. Since we were in a time of change much of my routine changed daily but the first few hours of the morning were pretty much the same every day so I started there. Between 7AM and 9AM I began to build several habits - Bible time, a short workout and shower, a healthy breakfast, a load of laundry started and an hour of writing. Having those thimgs accomplished by 9AM each morning goes a long way towards keeping everything else running smoothly. Whatever else happens that day I know some of the most important things have already been accomplished. </span></span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-22978948787318602702016-02-28T06:00:00.000-05:002016-02-28T06:00:09.664-05:00Songs on Sunday - Good Good Father<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In an imperfect world the concept of father is often skewed and leaves us with such a woefully inadequate perception of our Heavenly Father. But its important to remember that there is no possible way any earthly father can give us what our Heavenly Father so freely lavishes on us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Many times in the last few months, especially late at night when the house is dark and quiet, my mind begins to drift to all the things that could happen, and I begin to worry about everything I'm uncertain about. In those moments He reminds me that He's a good, good Father and all I have to do is rest in the knowledge that He has things already taken care of. Like a parent who protects and watches out for a young child, He is doing the same for me. And He does this in greater ways than any earthly parent can even begin to. So I visualize myself simply resting in His arms and letting Him take care of things. I sleep with the calm certainty that He's got this. And I wake, ready to walk with Him through the day. Because I am loved by a good, good Father.</span></div>
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It's a brand new year and I'm working hard to start out with a plan and to follow that plan. A part of that plan is having a menu so I'm not constantly having to decide at the last minute what to fix for a meal. This week is going to be a bit crazy and some parts of it stressful so the menu plan is pretty simple.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Mac and Cheese with Hotdogs, Green Beans, Fruit Pouches</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - Sausage Gravy and Pancakes, Fried Potatoes, Fresh Fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Veggie Sticks and Dip, Oranges</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - <a href="http://www.artandthekitchen.com/2014/04/ham-and-bean-soup.html/" target="_blank">Ham and Bean Soup</a>, Apple Dessert, Bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Pizza, Veggies and Dip, Fresh Fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Dinner - Vegetable Pork Stew, Italian Herb Bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />Lunch - Tuna Tetrazzini, Peas, Mandarin Oranges</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://thenourishinghome.com/meal-planning/" target="_blank">Mastering Meal Planning</a> at The Nourishing Home</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.simplebites.net/9-tips-to-successful-menu-planning/" target="_blank">9 Tips to Successful Menu-Planning</a> at Simple Bites</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.themomwrites.com/2012/10/15-free-printable-menu-planners-for-busy-home-managers.html" target="_blank">15 Free Printable Menu Planners for Busy Home Managers</a> at The Mom Writes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://renewyourspace.com/meal-planning-printable-planner/" target="_blank">Meal Planning Printable for Your Planner</a> at Renee Weatherford</span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-64843745944069515492016-01-01T10:29:00.002-05:002016-01-06T14:46:33.135-05:00New Year, New Beginnings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I know I've been very quiet here the last few weeks but hopefully I'll be here regularly again. I've been processing a lot of things during this holiday season and I think I'm ready to take on the new year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas was different for us but we still had a good one. Thanks to the generosity of our church family and friends in the community the kids had a wonderful Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After opening gifts Christmas morning we went to my sister's house and spent the rest of the day there. It was a good day of just being together and enjoying family time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The day after Christmas we met up with friends at the mall and hung out there for awhile before coming back to our house and spending more time just talking while the kids played. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">New year's eve we were at my sister's again. Michael had a hard time staying awake to see the new year in but he did make it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now I'm looking ahead at what the new year is bringing in. It looks like there will be some changes this year and I have mixed feelings about some of them. But I'm choosing to remember that God is in control and He has a plan for us that is better than any plan I could dream up on my own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One big change for us is moving to a smaller place. I love the place where we are now, but financially this move just makes sense. And I'm more OK with it than I thought I would be. We will still be on an acre of land for which I'm grateful. I didn't want to give up my chickens or my dreams of having goats and pigs and rabbits and the kids didn't want to give up any of their pets. There will be room there for all that. A smaller place will mean less time spent in upkeep and more time for the things that are important to us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Another possible change is a new part time job for me. I go for an interview Tuesday and I am so excited! I would be doing the kind of work I love, working with kids, and so far it seems a like the perfect fit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Along with these big changes come the usual changes for us at the beginning of the year. There are tweaks in our schedule, new school materials for when we start school again on Monday and just simply starting fresh after the holiday excitement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope it is filled with love, joy and peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">MONDAY - <a href="http://amamasstory.com/2016/01/curriculumhomeschool-changes-and-mama-moments-mondays-link-up.html" target="_blank">Mama Moments Mondays</a> TUESDAY - <a href="http://www.chronicallycontent.com/2016/01/together-on-tuesdays-66-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Together on Tuesdays</a> FRIDAY - <a href="http://60-thenew40.com/bloggers-pit-stop-4/" target="_blank">Blogger's Pit Stop</a>, <a href="http://www.mysnippetsofinspiration.com/weekend-wind-down-link-party-102/" target="_blank">Weekend Wind Down Link Party</a>, <a href="http://www.lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/2015/12/no-rules-weekend-blog-party-165.html" target="_blank">NO RULES Weekend Blog Party</a></span></div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-50360788968448924982015-12-22T06:30:00.000-05:002016-01-01T22:16:44.643-05:00Oh God, Can't You Cut Me a Break?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"Oh God, can't you cut me a break?" I asked one day. "Why does it have to be this hard!?"</div>
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It had been a rough month, and before that a rough year, and before that . . . well it just felt like it had been a hard knock life. And I was tired of struggling. </div>
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"I have cut you a break. I did the hardest part for you. Your salvation is secure in Jesus and you are never left to walk alone."</div>
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And with that gracious reminder I was once again strengthened and encouraged. Life isn't going to be easy. We live in a broken world. There will be pain and trouble and days that are breathtakingly hard. But it's OK. We were never promised an easy road but we were promised peace, strength and His unfailing love, even in the hardest of times.</div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-70271933213504021782015-12-21T08:20:00.003-05:002015-12-24T16:28:41.189-05:00Menu Plan Monday: December 21-26, 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We were blessed with a box and two bags of apples last week so we're using them in a variety of recipes as well as eating them fresh. Amanda is taking over more of the cooking leaving me more time to work on other things which is a wonderful blessing to our family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - Pork Spare Ribs, Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Salad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Fried Potatoes, Fresh Fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - Baked Chicken, Noodles, Honey Roasted Carrots, Stewed Apples</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - Vegetable Chicken Soup, Potato Wedges, Bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Ramen Noodles with Turkey, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Dinner - Twice Baked Potatoes, Broccoli and Cheese, Apple Muffins</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas Day - We'll be at my sister's for Christmas and I'm not sure yet what the menu plans are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lunch - Cheesy Grits Casserole, Sausages, Fried Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner - Turkey and Rice Casserole, Corn, Pineapple</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2007/01/thursday-thirteen-3.html" target="_blank">13 Reasons to Menu Plan</a> at I'm an Organizing Junkie</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.muminthemadhouse.com/ten-fabulous-free-meal-planning-printables/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ten Fabulous Free Meal Planning Printables</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://picklebums.com/montly-menu-plan/" target="_blank">Monthly Menu Plan Printable</a> at Picklebums</span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-73472723920230924092015-12-19T21:03:00.000-05:002016-01-01T21:15:01.515-05:00The Walnut Acre Weekly - Our New Friend Kojo and More<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Glory to God in the highest heaven,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">And on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">He who has not Christmas in his heart will not find it under a tree.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Roy L. Smith</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Call me crazy, but we have a new addition to our managerie. Michael has been asking and asking for a dog. I really thought it would be good for him to have one but I just wasn't sure if I could handle the expense of another animal. Then a friend of mine found out she had to move and couldn't take her dog with her to her new apartment. So she said if we could take the dog she would help with the expenses. So yesterday Kojo came to be Michael's dog. It's his job to give him food and water, take him out for walks and clean up after him if he makes a mess. Today was their first full day together and they had so much fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And now, as I write this Michael and Kojo are both sound asleep, with their beds right beside each other, worn out from a full day of fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In other animal news, Amanda has decided that she eventually wants to get a gecko. But she doesn't want to have too constantly be buying mealworms for it. Instead she wants to set up her own mealworm farm and raise them herself. So she took this old set of drawers, cleaned it up good, and set it up for raising mealworms. This process involved saws, screen, a hot glue gun, painters tape, and a burned thumb. But it's all ready now for a happy family of mealworms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This week has been full of appointments. I had an appointment Michael had an appointment, and Amanda had two appointments. So Monday through Thursday there was one appointment each day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Besides appointments there were our normal activities. Somehow I did not get any pictures of our activities this week. Sunday we went to church and then to my sister's. Sunday afternoon Austin and Amanda went to the youth Christmas activity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wednesday evening Michael and I went to church for dinner. Instead of prayer meeting and classes after dinner we went Christmas caroling. Austin and Amanda did not go. Neither of them enjoy singing. I told them they could still enjoy being with their friends but they decided to just stay home. Michael and I had a good time though. After caroling we met back at the church for cookies and hot chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thursday evening Michael and I went to my sister's for the evening. Actually, Michael had been there all day. I took him over Thursday morning so I could do a few things. Austin stayed home because he had a friend here and Amanda just didn't feel like going anywhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And now comes the time when writers from all corners gather to write, without too much editing or planning for five minutes on a given word. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This week we were given the option of choosing our own word and I chose the word Truth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Jesus said "I am the way, and the truth and the life." John 14:6.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">He also said "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:32</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Truth is such a beautiful thing. Jesus Himself is truth and wherever there is truth there is light and freedom. This is the season when we celebrate truth - born as baby, ultimately bringing life. </span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-73391946779926533492015-12-16T06:30:00.000-05:002015-12-21T21:45:17.003-05:00Book Review - The Staff and the Sword Series<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The kids and I recently finished this series of books by Patrick W. Carr. This series drew me in and just made me continue to want read more. I was not ready to see this series come to an end!</div>
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Book 1 - A Cast of Stones</div>
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In this book we meet Errol, the hero and main character of the story. At this point he is a teenage orphan boy who has tried to escape the misery in his life through drinking. He is given a message to take to a priest and he does so in hopes of earning a coin to use to buy more drink. However this errand starts him on the adventure of a lifetime. He finds himself followed by a killer. And the message he delivers sends the priest and his assistant on a journey to the king of the land, a journey that, for some reason unknown to Errol requires him to go along as well. On the way to the kings castle Errol discovers he has talents he never dreamed he possessed and the kingdom needs him in ways he is not sure he welcomes. And the cast of characters is beyond anything he's experienced before - from a nobles to the king, villians to noble watchmen, and wild ferrals and evil malus, there are surprise meetings around every corner. This book had us hooked and looking forward to this second book in the series.</div>
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Book 2 - The Hero's Lot<br />
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In the second book in this series we really begin to see the plot unfold. It is also in this book that I began to understand some of the spiritual truths the author is weaving through this story. Errol is sent on a journey to find and kill a dangerous and evil church leader. However this journey is also intended as a punishment for Errol for perceived sins and those who send him do not believe he will survive the encounter. However, not only does Errol survive, but he also finds a priceless treasure that will bring truth to his homeland.<br />
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Book 3 - A Draw of Kings<br />
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The last book in this series continued to pull us in and keep us wondering what was coming next. Errol truly does not believe that he will live beyond the battle to save his homeland. As the struggle for truth, and the salvation of his people continues, Errol also finds out some truths about himself and his relationship with others and with God that change his life. However, in a world where evil is a very real and visible reality, he must concentrate the need to do his part to defeat that evil, even if it means giving up his life. Princess Adora also struggles with this very real possibility, and the heartache she feels as she works with him for the kingdom. From jungles, to mountains, to villages, this book takes the reader through a breathtaking, sometimes almost heart stopping journey of adventure, love, sacrifice and triumph.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday we had church in the morning and then I had choir practice in the afternoon. Austin was at a friends house for the afternoon and the rest of us were at my sister's. She had a birthday party for three of her crew so their was lots of fun and excitement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We were home most of both Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday one of the kids had an appointment and then we were at church for the evening. Between dinner and class Michael and some of the other kids (big and little) like to shoot baskets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday was a really busy day. We started out by going to a community breakfast. They served pancakes and sausage and a choice of orange juice, milk, or coffee. I really liked these prayer cards they had on the tables.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then in the evening we went to the Christmas parade in our little town. It was a beautiful balmy evening that felt more like Springtime than Christmas. But it was nice that we could watch the parade without freezing. There were lots of interesting floats, cars, dancers, dressed up people and dogs and horses. And there was SO much candy for the kids!</span></div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-87794613174436226212015-12-08T13:44:00.001-05:002015-12-11T07:42:51.914-05:00The Walnut Acre Weekly - Kitchen Fun, Outdoor Adventures and More<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tuesday evening Michael wanted to help me make dinner and then eat it by candle light. So he helped me make <a href="http://embracinglife-rose.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-12-03T06:00:00-05:00" target="_blank">Sausage Stuffed Squash</a> and brownies and helped set the table and light the candles. The food turned out delicious and it was kind of cozy around the table with the flickering candle light. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One Michael's favorite foods is oatmeal with<a href="http://embracinglife-rose.blogspot.com/2015/11/homemade-brown-sugar.html" target="_blank"> homemade brown sugar</a> and milk. He wanted to learn how to make it himself so I gave him instructions and let him make it. He did a good job and then ate every bit of the oatmeal he had cooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We went by my friend, Jennifer's, house Thursday evening so that Austin could help her son unload a washer and dryer. While we were there Amanda hung out with their Bearded Dragon named Snuff. He was a pretty cool critter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We made a start at getting them house decorated for Christmas. The kids put up the greenery and a few other decorations on the banister going up the steps and in the upstairs hall. This made Michael REALLY happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These first two collages were from a couple weeks ago when Amanda and Charity had a pillow fight at my sister's house. And Ericka just goes on reading like nothing is happening beside her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday evening Michael and I went to the Waynesboro Christmas parade. We were able to get a wonderful parking spot where we could sit in our warm vehicle and watch the parade go by. We didn't stay in the whole time but it was nice to be able to warm up without missing anything. I was disappointed that none of my pictures of the parade turned out well though. </span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-72665069491698991352015-12-02T07:35:00.000-05:002016-01-05T08:19:02.300-05:00Sausage Stuffed Squash<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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4 winter squash, halved and seeded</div>
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2 pounds ground sausage</div>
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2 eggs, beaten</div>
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1 cup sour cream</div>
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1 cup grated cheese (whatever kind you like, I used cheddarjack because that's what I had on hand)</div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-11503289946699069472015-12-01T07:52:00.000-05:002015-12-05T10:29:40.136-05:00Comfort in Him<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Who are you that you fear mere mortals, </div>
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Human beings who are but grass. </div>
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Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. </div>
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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God is all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. </div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-80243391342703759262015-11-30T15:11:00.000-05:002015-12-05T09:24:15.615-05:00Menu Plan Monday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Our breakfasts and lunches are pretty simple. We usually have hard boiled eggs,cereal, juice and fruit for breakfast. For lunch we have sandwiches, frozen pizzas, burritos, leftovers or something else simple and quick with a veggie and/or fruit on the side. But I try to make our dinners a little more filling and interesting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">MONDAY - Chicken and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad (These are the last of the leftovers my sister sent home with me from Thanksgiving dinner)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">THURSDAY - Ground Turkey and Rice Casserole (to take along to my sisters for dinner)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">FRIDAY - Vegetable Ham Soup, Canned Pears, <a href="http://www.cooksrecipes.com/bread/potato-bread-machine-recipe.html" target="_blank">Potato Bread</a> (making soup from a batch of soup/casserole/stew base I made and froze last week)</span><br />
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-767691353284396412015-11-25T14:01:00.001-05:002015-12-19T07:51:17.522-05:00Homemade Brown Sugar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's very simple and takes just two ingredients - plain old white sugar and molasses. Add one tablespoon molasses for each cup of brown sugar, mix well and enjoy.</div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-50558668991026720242015-11-20T20:53:00.000-05:002015-12-03T08:42:11.417-05:00The Walnut Acre Weekly November 15-29, 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Michael and I had some fun in the kitchen this week making teddy bear toast and white chocolate chip cookies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This little dog followed Michael and I home from one of our walks. She's such a sweet little thing. But she discovered chasing our cats was not a good idea. She chased one cat only to have another cat comes to it's defense and smack her across the nose. Poor thing wasn't sure what happened!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Michael and I added a couple new learning activities this week. I placed math problems at various places on the car mat and then had him drive the number of cars that made the answer to the math problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday was church and choir practice. Sunday and Monday evenings we went to special meetings at a local church. Wednesday evening was dinner, prayer meeting or classes and choir practice at church. Thursday evening we were at my sister's for dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This afternoon we were at Wal-Mart and I had to get these photos of Michael dancing with Santa. He was so fascinated with this mechanical Santa that danced when he clapped his hands. I think poor Santa looks a little annoyed though at having his hat pulled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://crystalandcomp.com/homemade-bread-recipes/#comment-963382">25 Delicious Homemade Bread Recipes</a> at Crystal & Co</span></div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-64971966905041603802015-11-20T19:46:00.000-05:002015-12-03T12:23:58.264-05:00Five Minute Friday : : Dwell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been a hard day. I'm glad it's over. It just seemed like emotions piled on top of emotions all day long and finally exhaustion began to set in.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But it's OK, because at the end of the day, even though it was hard, I know that God is still in control and in Him there is still an underlying peace, even on the hard days.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And now, it's time to sleep, resting, dwelling, in the safety of His love.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These simple cheesy breads are a favorite way at our house to use up some extra hamburger buns as well as round out a meal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Just don't do like I did and get involved in conversation and completely forget they're in the oven or you'll end up with this! And your family will say nice things like "Look she's serving us burnt offerings again!" and "Ashes for dinner!"</span></div>
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Rose @ Walnut Acrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704569051821430233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792860620144444558.post-11460572462933221462015-11-17T08:01:00.000-05:002015-12-18T21:00:36.930-05:00Walking In His Strength<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The joy of the Lord is your strength.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In the last week my family has found itself in a very hard place. The details are not up for discussion but I have found myself functioning again as a single parent. And I have been very aware of a community looking on which has the tendency to make me second guess every decision I make on a daily basis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But Jesus never fails. And when Jesus said He would give us peace if we would trust Him he wasn't just saying empty words. That peace and that strength is real and trustworthy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Our family has chosen to move forward in His strength and His peace and His joy. Does this mean we don't cry, and we don't hurt? Absolutely not. And there are so many questions that we would love to have answers to. But we are not living from that place of uncertainty. Instead we are living from the One who came to give life and give it abundantly. And we have been blessed with a wonderfully supportive church, family and community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Yesterday I was at a service at <a href="http://www.destinyfamilycenter.com/">Destiny Family C</a>enter where <a href="http://propheticlife.com/">Ed Traut</a> was the speaker. He said something that resonated strongly with me and I felt like it was said directly to me. He said "You cannot fight the devil from a place of self pity!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So if you see us, whether we're laughing or crying (we've done plenty of both) please pray that we would continue to walk in His strength, that we would allow Him to carry us when we cannot walk, and His love, peace and joy would continue to flow through us and even touch those around us. And prayers for wisdom would be wonderful too. </span><br />
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