Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

This book is about four children, Dicey, James, Sammy and Maybeth, Whose mother abandoned them in a random mall parking lot. When they figured out that their mother wasn't coming back, the oldest Dicey decided that they would walk to their Aunt Cilla's House. So with $7.00 and a paper bag with clothing in it, they set of on an adventure that would change their lives forever. Unfortunately and fortunately for these children their story doesn't end at finding their aunt's house and living ever after. They will face a few more trials before they find their new home and live HAPPILY ever after.

There are three great lessons in this book.

1.stick together. NO MATTER WHAT!

2. use what you have, and don't worry about saving it for later if you need it now.

3.you should count on your family, and your family should be able to count on you.

More Blessings

I thought I would add on to my list of One Thousand Gifts.

9.babysitting

10. jumping on the trampoline in the rain

11.talking to a blog buddy on the phone.

12. time every evening to spend with the Lord

13.Dad staying home yesterday While Mom and Beth where sick.

14. refreshing warmth with the rain

15.brothers that like to sleep till 11:00 am


16. homemade soup

17. getting my own room for the first time in eight years. ( YYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!! )

18. Garage Sale

19. little baby brothers that scream in their sleep before they wake up in the morning :0)

When I Say I am a Christian

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'
I'm whispering " I was lost
but now I am forgiven

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confess that I stumble
And need Christ to be my guide.

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm week
And need his strength to carry on.

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say..." I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good Grace, Somehow!

Many Blessings

Hey Guys,

I know I've been gone for a long time, so I thought I would come back with the start of my own list of One Thousand Gifts. Before your read on, read my mom's post on One Thousand Gifts.

1. No cavities!!!!!! YES ( I went to the dentist today)

2. Great weather

3. Three Siblings ( read http://firstdaughter93.blogspot.com/2008/03/blessed.html )

4. Levi dressed As Levieta

5. Being refreshed by Spring Cleaning

6. Easter

7. Moving to My 7th Home

8. And sleeping in

I'm going to stop there for today, But at least I know Taylor isn't going to yell at me any more ( kidding Tay)

Evening Bubble Bath

Cheeeeeeese :0)

What a Great Smile!
??????????
I have no idea what that was :~0


Just keep blowing brother.
Oooooooooooo
What a beautiful song Levi.

He just splashed me :0(

Not cool!
Oh no TAKE COVER!!!!!!
Don't worry it's just a water gun :0)

This was just a fun part of my evening that I thought I'd share with you.

I hope you liked it,

Sarah