March: A Review
Well, peeps...I can hardly believe it, but March is truly coming to a close. I actually worked very hard this month to put this post together, so we'll see how it turns out by the end. ☺
Listening
»» Shenandoah
»» People Watching
»» Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
»» The Call
»» O' Lord
Read
Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally*
I'd tried to begin this at least twice before, but never finished (ironically, really, since I didn't even get to the ending to see if the story's princess ever found her prince charming...) This time 'round, I actually did finish, and was really blessed in the reading. It redefined worship and prayer for me. Would I recommend? Absolutely.
Twins by Kay Cassill*
No. Just no. Rather boring, so I mostly browsed. (Though I did read a few interesting stories and such.) All-in-all...
eh.
The Swiss Family Robinson (adapted) by Johann David Wyss*
Umm...I'm not usually fond of adaptions, because I feel like I'm reading a watered-down version of something grand. I can only hope that's what happened here? I couldn't take it seriously. It seemed...unrealistic. :P
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The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis*
I always love reading the Chronicles of Narnia. I'm almost through rereading The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe now. I love Lewis' style of writing. He just packed a bunch of incredibly-written goodness into a neat little package addressed to children and with the ATTN: to the adults, who really should read it, too.
Discoveries
»»Old piano music--Liebestraum and Sonatina in A Minor, specifically.
»»tashahphotography.blogspot.com
»»Koama-One Man Quartet
Enjoyed
1st day of Spring--Green grass--Breezy-warm weather--blue skies--snacks and sunsets with little siblings--swinging for old time's sake & Miss 2-year-old wanting to swing with me and sing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as we did
In the Kitchen
»»Two batches of pumpkin bread on two different days. The first batch was gone nearly as it came out of the oven/during supper that night...and the camera battery was dead, so I couldn't get any photos. Arg. I learned my lesson, and when I plated the second batch, I made sure to take pictures before the vultures came and ate it (I am, unashamedly, a vulture, too. Not throwing any stones.)
»»Also, made up a hamburger gravy with rice meal with a sister. It was an adventure and it actually turned out. So.Conquests
»»Beat Mom in a 10 minute Sodoku sprint
»»Won an honorable mention spot in our telephone company's photo contest. Though, that's really more of an excitement than a conquest, but I had to put it somewhere.
»»Uhm...nothing much else to say...I'm not really a conquest-ing kind of gal. I speared a shark in an arcade game the other day?? XD
Began
»»Violin lessons the very first day of March & absolutely loving it!
»»Teaching three of my younger siblings how to play piano. It's been a learning experience for us all (they are the first students I've ever had.) March 6th was their first lesson, and I am continually amazed at the 4-year-old's understanding and retention.
Learning
Random
»»The electricity went out during a tornado watch. Fun. *cue pictures of candles*
Favorites
»» Dear Writer, How's Your Heart?
»» 7 Signs That You're Probably A Fangirl
Began
»»Violin lessons the very first day of March & absolutely loving it!
»»Teaching three of my younger siblings how to play piano. It's been a learning experience for us all (they are the first students I've ever had.) March 6th was their first lesson, and I am continually amazed at the 4-year-old's understanding and retention.
»»Learning
to TRUST GOD. I'm reminded of Peter on the waves. In
church a couple of weeks ago, the sermon was on trust. Trusting God with our souls
when we are baptized; trusting God with our day-to-day lives, and how
people can tell if we are living out this faith; trusting in Jesus'
power. I love Jesus' words in Matthew 14--"Take heart; it is I.
Do not be afraid." Peter recognized & focused on Jesus
(Matt. 14:27-28), blocked out all the distractions--the wind and the
waves (vs. 29)--and responded to Jesus' call-- "Come." Come. One
word--one powerful word. And Peter did.
But the next verses offer
such warning as Peter sinks in doubt and fear. "O you of
little faith, why did you doubt?" (vs 31b)
The sermon
was an incredible reminder that yes, we may trust Him with
our eternity, but what about His power here and now in our everyday?
Are we distracted by the world and the tug of the wind and waves
around us?
»»ALSO-Christ's
lovingkindness. I've been reading Max Lucado's A Love Worth
Giving, and have reached the chapter on the kindness of
love. Mr. Lucado dove into Matthew 11:28-30-Christ saying, "Come to
Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and
My burden is light." The author informs that in ancient Israel, it
was the practice of farmers to train an inexperienced ox by yoking it
to an experienced ox with a wooden harness. The straps around the
older animal were tightly draw, so it carried the load, while the
younger animal's straps were loose. As he walked with the experienced
ox, his burden was light. This gives an incredible mental image of
what Christ is saying in this passage--what He does for us.
»»Also really touched by Hosea chapters 11 and 13
»»The electricity went out during a tornado watch. Fun. *cue pictures of candles*
Favorites
»» Dear Writer, How's Your Heart?
»» 7 Signs That You're Probably A Fangirl
»» Printed Book
»» You're You
Well, that's all for now, folks! Hope you enjoyed (if you managed to hang in there, that is!)
How was your March?
Blessings & Love,
♥Georgie
Grace
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Well, this was fun! -W
ReplyDeleteYay! I know! -S.H.
DeleteI am just so amazed at your ability on so many levels!!!! And...we may have to have a suduko rematch. Let's say a 45 minute one :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mom!
DeleteUh, maybe not. It might ruin my good record. :S
:P
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