Category Archives: Day in the Life Soooo…I completely stink at teaching history. Really–I do. We have been studying the Roman Empire all year–not because I ordered a history curriculum that is only about the Roman Empire–but because I can’t seem to get past chapter 4 as we have been focusing on reading, math and lots of Home Economics (aka: you really […] Ever have one of those moments–where time stands still–and you just realized you were in the presence of someone REALLY amazing? Someone–who GETS it? It happened to me today. At Publix. I ran in by myself (EXCITING, huh?!)! My parents are in town–and of course we needed to go to the grocery store so we […] I adore you in so many ways…. This whole post made me smile but the last little bit about the guy in the Lexus… LOVE! Good for you for calling him out on his bad behavior. Hugs! This story touched my heart so much. It’s so funny where we run into people that God uses to bless us, huh? Also, good for you for writing that man a letter. Even though he never called, I bet he remembers it. Beautiful post. I’m sure the joyful grocery bagger (and the jaded Lexus driver!) were positively influenced by your character as well… Oh Andrea, I am smiling this morning, thinking about that letter you wrote. I LOVE that you wrote his wife, as well. I probably never would have had the courage to do that, but you may have influenced his life in ways you may never know! Oh, this post has me tearing up!! I love your story. My daughter works at our local grocery store and is friends with a bag boy there with “special needs” (don’t we all have special needs???). I love that he is so proud of his job and is very good at it. Beautiful post. So true. Thanks for the challenge Andrea. I’m sure you’re super busy with planning for the retreat but thanks for posting anyways! Callie I love Eleanore Roosevelt’s quote that “No one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” It’s too bad that people (like the guy in the Lexus) reacted badly, and perhaps he was going through something as well. I think it is important that we find ways not to let such people get to us. If I got upset everytime I experienced a rude stranger. . . well, I think I would be upset. A LOT. I love Eleanore Roosevelt’s quote that “No one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” Although this man reacted badly, who knows what he was going through on that particular day. It doesn’t excuse his behavior, I just think that if we went around upset anytime a stranger was rude. . . well. . . we would all be upset quite a bit.  Alright folks. It’s been pure craziness here. I’ve got about FIVE minutes and I just had to update some of our crazy! These are things I mustn’t forget:) Frank called the law… Sooo…yesterday–it was the perfect storm of sorts. *I* was on the phone trying to order some last minute things for the Created for […] I love that video and I love how Isaac kept looking to laney for suggestions on what to say…so cute! My Isaac does a lot of those same things in the morning and makes the start of our day so precious! LOVED the video of your family’s morning…so adorable! Thanks for sharing with us! I cannot remember what all the symptoms are that you have been experiencing but I had health issues for several years and was tested for everything including RA, Lupus, Lymes, etc. Finally, the Physician’s Assistant figured it out! Polymyalgia rheumatica and I was treated and moved on with life! It still flares up once in awhile but overall I am so glad that chapter is done with. I pray that you get answers soon because being in limbo is hard. LOVE seeing how far he has come!!!!!! Poor Frankie baby….. 🙂 Praying for your mystery!!! Wish I were coming to the retreat, but we are working on #9 and hope to make an amazing announcement soon 🙂 he he he  Today is the day Christmas is celebrated in Ethiopia! We celebrated it by gearing the whole crew up… LOVE my sweet crew! Aren’t they the cutest:)!? I could just gobble them up! We met up with some other Ethiopian families downtown to celebrate. Here’s ITY baby on our way down. He was doing what he […] Thanks for the prayers Andrea! It is good to be back in Ndola! We need to skype soon!  Alright–so it’s been awhile before giving an update…a REAL update! Soo…thought I’d fill ya in! Things have been PRETTY CHILL at the Young house. The biggest news as of late being our dryer broke–AGAIN. Sooooo…just TWO Black Fridays ago–Rico Suave and I thought it’d be fun to go wait in the Brandsmart line and get […] Just wanted you to know that your desire to trust God and rest in the confidence that HE IS ENOUGH is inspiring to me and may others. Also, so thankful that you’ve allowed yourself to be used by Him in the planning of this retreat. Last year at this time we were planning our second trip to bring Hermela home and this year I look forward to celebrating this anniversary time with 400 other mom that share my heart for the least of these! Thank you!!! Looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks, but until then will continue to pray for you and the team. Blessings, Julie like usual, god used this post in my life. when i saw the little picture of the dryer, i immediately thought “i want one of those fancy dryers!”. and then i read how you “demoted” your dryer life and i was reminded that life is not found in a fancy dryer. thanks for letting us in the fear and trust of walking this new road of lyme’s. i am excited for your sauna. we have dear friends who have walked the lyme’s road with the mother and daughter. they are with crusade in orlando. if you want their information, i am sure nanci would be delighted to talk with you. i can give it to you in a couple of weeks, if you want it. 🙂 yay, c4c!!! Praying for your health. You need to be strong and I pray that the Lord will heal you…keep your light shining brightly …you are so dear to so many ! Love your inspiring blog! Have you tried B12 shots? My husband get them every month which help him feel less tired. |
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You are the COOLEST mom and teacher and you don’t stick at history.
Hahahaha!! We were stuck in Egypt for months and months and months (because we, too, were focused on math and reading and raising babies and lots of Home Ec) until we were delivered just like the Israelites. Praise Jesus!! Now we’re moving on into Greece. Look out Dark Ages!! We’ve got your number!!