What is an Anagram?
anagram (an-a-gram)
noun
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. For example, Elvis to Lives. verb tr., intr.
To rearrange letters in such a way. To anagrammatize. [From New Latin anagramma, from Greek anagrammatismos, ana- (up, again, back, new) + -gram (letter).]
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
What are sins?
As I mentioned before last Sunday we were looking after the girls.
Because the weather took such a turn , we decided to take them to the "Dairy Cream" (aka: Dairy Queen) and a drive out to the Winnipeg Airport to watch the planes go up and down.
To get there we have to drive past the "Brookside cemetery". Of course, because Anneka had decided sometime ago that being in the Funeral Business is a good job choice, she asked Opa if we could drive through it, which we did.
We were reading some of the names on the stones. Seeing some stones with a cross on them. I heard Anneka talking in the back to no one in particular: "They love Jesus, and Jesus died for their sins."
Oma she asked: "What are sins?"
Because the weather took such a turn , we decided to take them to the "Dairy Cream" (aka: Dairy Queen) and a drive out to the Winnipeg Airport to watch the planes go up and down.
To get there we have to drive past the "Brookside cemetery". Of course, because Anneka had decided sometime ago that being in the Funeral Business is a good job choice, she asked Opa if we could drive through it, which we did.
We were reading some of the names on the stones. Seeing some stones with a cross on them. I heard Anneka talking in the back to no one in particular: "They love Jesus, and Jesus died for their sins."
Oma she asked: "What are sins?"
Monday, May 29, 2006
Sunny Sunday!
Because Yvonne and Jason had to go out of town to Brandon for ministry, Anneka and Aila spent the day with us.The temperature was 30+ at 9am we decided to set the pool up, lots of fun for the girls. But by 10:30 or so the wind came up the clouds rolled in and within an hour the temperature went down 10 degrees.
I had mentioned to Anneka that it would not matter if it rains we will just be standing in the rain. Who expect it to get so cold so quick. But..... when it started raining Anneka wanted to be outside. I remembered having this poncho and she turned into a "sweet ghost".
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Anniversary 3, Our dinner
Here we are celebrating our special day.
This place is incredible so was the service and the food.
We had been once before. That was last December when my employer's Rolina and Bill took us there.
They also have live music and he played our song: "Have I told you lately how I love you?" On the picture you can spot the (complimentary) cake they brought to us, which also was excellent.
A night we will not forget.
Yes and they took this picture and then glued inside the card.
Needless to say, we left a good tip!
They made us wear these silly hats though!
This place is incredible so was the service and the food.
We had been once before. That was last December when my employer's Rolina and Bill took us there.
They also have live music and he played our song: "Have I told you lately how I love you?" On the picture you can spot the (complimentary) cake they brought to us, which also was excellent.
A night we will not forget.
Yes and they took this picture and then glued inside the card.
Needless to say, we left a good tip!
They made us wear these silly hats though!
Part 2 Anniversary!
Our lives would not have been complete without them!
Prayer For Our Children
Grant them peace, most precious gift of all
Keep the worried world far away and small
When they return, may quiet fill their souls,
Dearest Lord, keep them safe within it's walls.
May the stone be cool beneath their feet.
The canyon breezes circle soft and sweet
When darkness falls, the stars and opal moon
Find them wrapped in each other, ever warm.
Chorus:
May it be a refuge for their love,
A harbor for their deepest prayer.
May they come to flourish in the grove,
Grow ever nearer to You there.
Many a burdened friend in their company rises,
A heavy heart is soon released to fly.
May their table be blessed with laughter and with grace
And by the comfort of kinship be surprised.
Chorus:
May the cold wind blow far from their front door
May the winter rains never bring them harm
May their hearthfires burn throughout the night
Grant them peace until morning's perfect light.
Music and leric's by Fernando Ortega
To listen to the beautiful melody you have to go to this site as I was unable to load it up
From the CD "Home" select "Prayer for the home" it is the most incredible
melody with musicians.
Prayer For Our Children
Grant them peace, most precious gift of all
Keep the worried world far away and small
When they return, may quiet fill their souls,
Dearest Lord, keep them safe within it's walls.
May the stone be cool beneath their feet.
The canyon breezes circle soft and sweet
When darkness falls, the stars and opal moon
Find them wrapped in each other, ever warm.
Chorus:
May it be a refuge for their love,
A harbor for their deepest prayer.
May they come to flourish in the grove,
Grow ever nearer to You there.
Many a burdened friend in their company rises,
A heavy heart is soon released to fly.
May their table be blessed with laughter and with grace
And by the comfort of kinship be surprised.
Chorus:
May the cold wind blow far from their front door
May the winter rains never bring them harm
May their hearthfires burn throughout the night
Grant them peace until morning's perfect light.
Music and leric's by Fernando Ortega
To listen to the beautiful melody you have to go to this site as I was unable to load it up
From the CD "Home" select "Prayer for the home" it is the most incredible
melody with musicians.
To our children, Dad and I love you!
Our Anniversary!
Today I have been married 46 years to the man of my dreams.
When I was a teenager (according to my Diary, which I am translating at the moment). I wanted a man with the following qualities. I wondered if one such man existed:
He had to be:
1 Handsome, but not too handsome as I did not want competition!
2 Generous but not too generous as I did not want to end up in the poor house!
3 Energetic but not a sports fanatic as I hate going to the sports fields!
4 He had to love children, not too many as I did not want to be pregnant all the time like my mother!
5 He had to love God, and go to church!
6 He had to be sensitive.
7 He had to work in an office as I did not like dirty nails! Besides I did not want to worry about him working out in the cold!
8 I did not want a big wedding, just the two of us would be fine!
9 I wanted him to tell me that I was beautiful even if I were not really.
Well let me tell you that I found all these "qualities" in this man I married.
God has, after two bouts with cancer, given us this day, how grateful I am.
I love you Theo
Friday, May 19, 2006
My husband says the cutest things!
Last night I said to Ted: "Sweetheart I love you so much, you are the best thing that happened to me!"
He replied: "I am still happening!"
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Question for you!
I read this for my devotion this morning.
There is a story about a farmer who was known for his negative attitude. One day a neighbor stopped by and commented on the farmers wonderful crop. You must be extremely happy with this year's harvest, he said. The farmer grudgingly replied: "Well, yes, it looks like a pretty good one, but a bumper crop is awfully hard on the soil!"
The people of Israel had the same kind of complaining attitude. God had miraculously taken care of them during their wilderness wanderings, yet they constantly complained. For example, they griped about the manna that God had so graciously provided. Remembering the fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic of Egypt, they whined, "There is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!" (Numbers 11:6). What ingratitude!
My Comment is this:
I am not a negative person. I could even say that I am content most of the time. I have gone through periods of dire poverty when cupboards where pretty empty.
But...having to eat "manna", (since we do not know what that is let's replace that with rice) for days un end even weeks, I am not sure I would forget the good days!
What about you?
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Funny
As you all know we are into our "Golden Age".
Like any good wife I always have lots of "it make sense to me" advise for my husband Ted.
However, he is never too interested in my good intentions. Yesterday, he once again wanted to make sure I understood that (after 46 years of marriage!)
He said to me with a very serious face: "Sweetheart I have a lot more experience in being old than you!"
Are you that kind of a Christian?
A close friend asked Gandhi: "If you admire Christ so much, why don't you become a Christian?" It is said that he replied: "When I meet a Christian who is a follower of Christ, I may consider it."
But isn't that what a Christian is supposed to be, a follower of Christ?
Joe Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, wrote in his book "Following Christ": "Many of us live out our faith as though [Christ] exists to follow us. We come to believe that Christ exists to satisfy our demands."
This disguised form of self-serving religion sets Christ up as just one more commodity in life that will enhance and empower our dreams.
But isn't that what a Christian is supposed to be, a follower of Christ?
Joe Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, wrote in his book "Following Christ": "Many of us live out our faith as though [Christ] exists to follow us. We come to believe that Christ exists to satisfy our demands."
This disguised form of self-serving religion sets Christ up as just one more commodity in life that will enhance and empower our dreams.
Friday, May 12, 2006
The Legacy
I like to share what we read in our devotion this morning
May 12, 2006
READ: Psalm 34:11-22
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. —3 John 1:4
Her writing career spanned three decades, from the mid-1960s through the mid-1990s. She wrote 12 books and received 16 honorary doctorate degrees. But 3 years before she died of cancer in 1996, popular humorist Erma Bombeck told an ABC TV interviewer that no matter how many columns she had written, her legacy would be her three children.
She said: "If I did a bad job with them, then everything else I do is not very important!"
Bombeck had riches and fame and the goodwill of millions of readers, but she realized that her top priority was taking care of her children.
Although no parent can be guaranteed that his or her child will turn out to be a godly model citizen, those of us who are parents must start with Erma's attitude. Our motivation is to provide spiritually, physically, and emotionally for our children. They will be our legacy.
That means introducing them to the Savior, providing spiritual guidance (Psalm 34:11-14), praying for them, and encouraging them to find mentors who can guide them in godly living.
Sometimes it is a battle. Often it is expensive in time and toil. But the value of a child overshadows it all. Dave Branon
Our children are a gift from God
To nurture and to love;
They need our help in guiding them
To turn their thoughts above. Sper
Little children are of great value to God.
May 12, 2006
READ: Psalm 34:11-22
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. —3 John 1:4
Her writing career spanned three decades, from the mid-1960s through the mid-1990s. She wrote 12 books and received 16 honorary doctorate degrees. But 3 years before she died of cancer in 1996, popular humorist Erma Bombeck told an ABC TV interviewer that no matter how many columns she had written, her legacy would be her three children.
She said: "If I did a bad job with them, then everything else I do is not very important!"
Bombeck had riches and fame and the goodwill of millions of readers, but she realized that her top priority was taking care of her children.
Although no parent can be guaranteed that his or her child will turn out to be a godly model citizen, those of us who are parents must start with Erma's attitude. Our motivation is to provide spiritually, physically, and emotionally for our children. They will be our legacy.
That means introducing them to the Savior, providing spiritual guidance (Psalm 34:11-14), praying for them, and encouraging them to find mentors who can guide them in godly living.
Sometimes it is a battle. Often it is expensive in time and toil. But the value of a child overshadows it all. Dave Branon
Our children are a gift from God
To nurture and to love;
They need our help in guiding them
To turn their thoughts above. Sper
Little children are of great value to God.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Having fun!
As you have read on my husband Ted 's blog, we have been plagued by vandals. So, I thought there is nothing worse for these little twits than for me to change their codes. I was sorry I did not have the same paint as theirs, the closest was my grandchildren's crayons.
It is time we paint that shed anyways, the paint on our car came off. Our neighbor's were not so lucky as they had a cedar fence ruined.
Got to love those kids!!!!!
It is time we paint that shed anyways, the paint on our car came off. Our neighbor's were not so lucky as they had a cedar fence ruined.
Got to love those kids!!!!!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Off to the circus we go!
I got a hold of a few free admission tickets, so Yvonne, the girls and I are taking advantage of those this afternoon. The starting time is 4:00, de doors open at 3:00. I have been advised to be there as soon as possible since I am not the only one with free admission tickets. Needless to say, the girls are very exited. We go loaded with snacks and drinks. My son Paul would say: "Mom don't be so Dutch!"
I have been warned if they are not going to nail you for the admission they somehow will try to get some money out of ye! I was also told that during the "rather long" intermission the kids have a chance to sit on the animals and have their picture taken, (at a BIG price of course).
Anyways, we will have a good time at the circus. Besides who wants to be outside gardening today with 6 degrees C. Good thing summer is coming no matter what it looks and feels like today. I got one of my sweaters from the shelves. I had put all my winter clothes away!
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
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