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Earthquake
Quite simply, I didn't feel it. We're safe. I was on my way to church at the time. Apparently it was 6.9 magnitude quake that hit in central Japan and created…
Leftover Sushi Fried Rice Recipe
Last night, my hunter-gatherer brought home several pieces of sushi. The sushi came packaged with pickled ginger and wasabi paste. We all love sushi, however…
Teaching Children About Peacemaking
On the Tara Barthel's discussion board , someone asked about the Young Peacemakers material. I have not used it yet with my children (my mother in law has the…
RE: Autism - Shaming the Wise
I sat some of my children (ages 5,4,3) down to watch these interviews as well as the video that Amanda made. They have never knowingly observed someone with…
Autism - Shaming the "Wise"
This morning, as I was perusing the headlines at CNN online, I stumbled across the most fascinating interview series with Amanda Baggs, a woman who has autism…
Excerpt from a Simple Love Note
There are two young sisters who are dear friends of mine, as is their mother. This morning, I collected a few things I had been saving for them and put them in…
Milestones
[Image no longer available: micah.jpg] Despite the illness over here (this past week, THE FIVE had chest colds, four of them along with ear infections), there…
How to Be Free from Bitterness
At some point in our lives, we're all either trying hard to forgive or counseling someone who is struggling to forgive. The result of unforgiveness?…
Coatesville's Ash Park Featured in NBA Street 4: Homecourt
Coatesville's Ash Park, a few streets over from my house, is featured as Rip Hamilton's hometown court in NBA Street Vol. 4: Homecourt . The Electronic Arts…
Mommy Tip: Medicine Dosage Chart
In effort to save money, I buy the store-brands of pain medication containing Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin). When I called the pediatrician on…
What did YOU have for dinner last night?
11879 Every now and then, Tom arranges a date night with a surprise destination. Last night's date almost didn't happen - Tom got stuck in traffic and we'd…
12 Rules for Promoting Harmony...
From PCA News Time Capsule : Twelve Rules for Promoting Harmony Among Church Members by Thomas Smyth To remember that we are all subject to failings and…
Regrouping
Currently, I'm working on regrouping after having baby #5. The Organized Home website - complete with free printables to help plan and organize everything from…
Piper on Evangelism
Excerpt on Evangelism from John Piper (For complete text of the sermon "The Fruit of Hope: Love" and other Piper sermons, click on Piper's name): In summary…
How to Make a Toddler Sandwich
While I like to encourage toddlers to eat without help, a problem they seem to have is gaging how much food to put in their mouth while taking a bite. I know…
You Made Me Sin
Hooray for cooler weather! "Red alert. Put the kettle on!" Instead of my usual coffee (which can be spiced up by mixing a dash of cinnamon with the grounds…
Nipping Biting
A friend called me today because her angelic soon-to-be two year old was suddenly misbehaving. “Daughter? What daughter? No... my daughter doesn't bite. We…
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch...
We are working on homeschooling. This is our first "official" year. Thomas is five and Tabitha is four. Although formal education isn't required for their…
Two Quotes
Yesterday The children were playing and I asked them to stop and pick up a few toys before going on to the next thing. Tabitha: "Mom, we're still playing." Me…
Picnic Season : Biblical Fellowship
It's Picnic Season, here are some thoughts to prepare our hearts as we prepare those "side dishes to share". Thanks to my mother-in-law, Becky Albrecht, for…
Preparing the Heart for Giving Birth
This is a letter I sent today to a friend whose baby is due next week. I wanted to save it to remind myself of these things, and hopefully it will encourage…
Thanks for Lost Wallets
My meager poem about losing (and finding) my wallet and how it helped my perspective of my trip -- before it even began. Leaving for Japan. Will be gone for a…
Baby Announcement
I'd never imagine that I would congratulate Tom while he was in an airport terminal, but such was the case today. His flight was cancelled and he ended up in…
Super Tired Man
Thomas: "I'm Super Tired Man!" Dad: "Heh. And what are your powers?" Thomas: "I sleep AND I'm fast!"
"If the doctor doesn't take off the lump...
...from your arm, mom, will your whole body turn into one big lump? Like if it just keeps getting bigger and bigger?" Serious question from a four year old…
I Feel Happy! I Feel Happy!
[Image no longer available: not dead] Since I last wrote, we went to Indiana and back. We have gone through ear infections, pinkeye, and colds. Thyroid problem…
Red Hot Coffee
[Image no longer available: Red Hot Coffee - photo by Sarah Joy Albrecht] What is small, red, round and is just what the doctored ordered? No, it's not that…
The Namesake of R.C. Jr's Son
One of my favorite blogs is that of Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. Reading it gives me courage to live a joy-filled life, not in fear of others (Gal 1:10 ) . He and his…
Sarah's Biscotti Recipe
[Image no longer available: Biscotti & Tea - Photo by Sarah Joy Albrecht] Since my post , I have worked to perfect my own biscotti recipe. (According to this…
Le goûter by William Bouguereau
[Image no longer available: Le gouter by William Adolphe Bouguereau] Today, while searching for a calendar to purchase for 2006, came across one that had a…
Casa Salad
One of my favorite places to eat in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is Casa's in Fort Wayne. Today, I was missing their Isalata Casaburo , and decided to make my own. It…
Pictures!
Click on the photo to see more in that set. fall2005/toetrying Micah, attempting to touch his feet The Garden Bunny (can you find the cricket?) fall2005/bunny1…
Biscotti and Coffee
This morning, I awoke early - for me, this is 6:00am - and could not go back to sleep. Before I awoke, I was dreaming that I was in a large library (we are…
Quote of the Day; Penne Garden Alfredo
"EEeeww! Dinner smells like spider!" - Thomas, peering to a pot of boiling chicken broth made from our delicious "Chicken Stuffed with Garlic Butter" grilling…
Mud Party
[Image no longer available] New photos online from last week's Mud Party. Click the photo to see more. This happened about 15 minutes before dinner was to…
Picture Yourself on a Stamp on a Package
[Image no longer available: u can do it at pictureitpostage.com] With your favorite hat and a marmalade tie. Today at the Post Office, I learned how to ship my…
He Never Ever Sinned?
Tonight at bedtime, both Thomas and Tabitha expressed fear about dying as I was tucking them in. Although we often talk about Jesus, this evening was different…
Love Seat Kiddie Jump
[Image no longer available: IMG 1143] Who knew a tipped-over love seat could be so much fun? Click on the photo for more pics.
Labor Day
[Image no longer available: IMG 1055] Labor Day this year was probably one of the most relaxing we've had in a while. The Carlson family, who are dear friends…
Aiden, mein schatz!
album05/aidenchoco1 album05/aidenchoco2 Mrs Gloop: [Augustus is drinking the chocolate] Augustus, mein schatz! That is not a good thing you do!
Overdue Incentive
Chester County Library is holding an " Operation Katrina " day on September 8, 2005. "All fines and fees collected on this day will be sent to the American Red…
Cutie Pie Micah
Micah required a bath tonight. He was giggly afterwards and smelling like a clean, Johnson and Johnson baby. Couldn't resist snapping a few photos with him…
Wedding Anniversary
[Image no longer available: Kisses...] Today is our 6th Wedding Anniversary. To celebrate, Tom and I went to a concert in Phily last night. Tonight, we took…
New Pictures
Daddy and Micah Spring05/109_0969 Spring05/109_0968 Tabitha's Rainbow Spring05/109_0965 Tom building his PVR Spring05/109_0963 Spring05/109_0961
Christian as Palace Guards
A question for God: If Christians have the same spirit, why do they disagree so much? I am really struggling with having patience with legalistic christians…
A Hug From God Through a Friend
Psalm 27:11-14 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false…
The Comforting Smell of Shaving Gel
Sarah-and-Tom/sarahtom2 After Tom left for work this morning, I went about my morning facial routine: Dove , cold water, a dab of Lubriderm . I noticed that…
Asian Chicken Salad
costumeparty/214300_R1_16_9A Photo of Susan & Timothy Carlson. Bet you didn't know that a traffic cone could hug a cowboy. Now you do. Below is recipe for the…
Ken's Salad Dressing Suggestion
They should have known better than to have a "suggestions" box ;-) -- My note: The other day, I was preparing a salad to take on the go. I poured the Raspberry…
Summer Rice Salad
Today I made a fabulous Summer Rice Salad, and even got to use some of the herbs from my garden! If you're looking for an alternative to pasta salad to bring…
You Know You Want an Iced Latte
Too hot for coffee, but need a pick-me-up? Try this recipe from my friend Janine. Prepare in a pitcher that holds at least 2 quarts: Combine and stir: 1/2 cup…
Acting is a Sin
[Image no longer available: Acting is a Sin] Today, thanks to Netflix , I was watching Anne of Green Gables with the kids as I folded laundry. I love some of…
Strife
Main Entry: strife Pronunciation: 'strIf Function: noun 1 a : bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension "A *wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is…
My Tip for Newlyweds
Sarah-and-Tom/kiss One of the most comprehensive sites on Christian marriage and sexuality is The Marriage Bed . It is a ministry run by Paul and Lori Byerly…
Damning Smiles Found Easier
Check out the new photo album link on the masthead. Tom is a master at play.
1 Thessalonians 2:7
misc/nursing 1 Thessalonians 2:7 "But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children." This metaphor has much…
A Chick Hatches
Whose idea was it to read A Chick Hatches ?!?! Um, that would be mine. While Tom was gone, we would read it aloud every day to the nest on our porch…
Would you pay for a dusty room?
"If you were paying for a hotel room on vacation would you want to pay for a room with dust? We are turning our homes into our own personal vacation retreat…
Mini Golf
This past weekend, we took the children to Boulder Falls Miniature Golf at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown . They had never been miniature…
No Wonder He Was Screaming
misc/ear Just got back from the doctors. Aiden has yet another ear infection. He has been running around and screaming like a madman all day - unless he was…
Elijah Connor Albrecht
Steve and Diana had a baby boy this morning at 7:25 a.m, after a long labor. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz, and everyone is reportedly doing well. We'll probably wait…
Hang in There, Diana!
album17/IMG_0742 My sister in law, Diana, has been in labor all day. Contractions are finally 5 minutes apart. Hopefully, things will speed up for her. Just…
Failed Experiment
Just an FYI - to those of you who were curious : There simply is not enough vinegar in Cattleman's BBQ Sauce to cause a reaction when mixed with baking soda…
Keeping Track of Mommy
album07/IMG_0201 Me: "Tab - how many times have I told you to stop hanging off of the door handle?" Tabitha: "Ten."
Which Love Hina Girl Are You?
å‰åŽŸã—ã®ã¶ You're responsible, sweet, gentle and lovable! You have a loving heart, a great respect for all creatures (human, great and small), and the…
Paper People
Celebrity paper dolls . Fun stuff.
What's in a Comet?
While us peons are all down here going about our daily business and tinkering with fireworks, NASA is looking to collide with a comet the size of Manhattan…
Fighting Walls
misc/anderson I'm fighting walls right now. Putting them up and tearing them down, piece by piece, at the same time. I am looking forward to Tom coming home…
Fireworks - A Conversation
album16/107_0759 album16/107_0800 "Go back to bed, Tabitha - they're just fireworks" "But I'm scared." "They're not going to hurt you, it's just a pop-pop…
Relaxing at Billy's
PicsOfKids/DSC07141 Our friends Billy and Jin had the kids and I over for dinner. Their daughter Ellie is a little older than Micah. There was a playground in…
Spontaneous as Rain
Oh Phooey. (Yes, I was looking for a chance to use that word.) We were spontaneous. We were excited. We packed coolers, lined up towels. We were "going to the…
Picking Cherries in the Afternoon
[Image no longer available: Cherries!] ...with Tab-i-tha up on her step stool. (Twenty four pounds - yay!) Kerry Ann kept up the pace We each filled a whole…
The Röntgen Locksmith
Bet you didn't know that a key can be made from an x-ray .
Health Update
Today, Aiden's eardrum burst. Lots of blood all over his ear and neck. At least he's feeling better afterwards. Micah's still wheezing, but threw up a lot of…
Nebulize Me, Please
I'm hanging in there! Thomas, Tabitha, Aiden and Micah all have Croup . We went back to the doctor today because Aiden's and Micah's cough worsened, plus…
Splendid Splenda?
misc/truth_about_splenda Someone posted the following links to the Frozen Assets yahoo list. What the heck IS Splenda anyway? truthaboutsplenda.com (Website by…
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Tabitha-s-Random-Sleeping-Positions/IMG_0756 Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you" Birds singin' in the sycamore tree Dream…
Kitchen Garden
misc/rosemary On Thursday, I planted an herb garden on the side of the house in an old flower bed. The weeds' root structure was so thick that I basically…
Diner Dash
misc/dinerdash_logo Yahoo Games has a new game called "Diner Dash" - of which I am addicted to after only an hour of game play. Tom was playing it during a…
Sideways Laundry
misc/sideways I can tell that it is 2:00am because my anti-virus / anti-spyware software just began a scan. I just got done folding more laundry than the legal…
June 12
I haven't talked to Tom online today. My guess is that he's enjoying his weekend being a tourist. I hope he's doing well and taking lots of pictures. What am I…
The Valuation of a Dragon Sabre
CNET reported that Legend of Mir 3 player Qiu Chengwei, recently, IRL, murdered Zhu Caoyuan, another player, over a stolen virtual weapon. Qui and a friend had…
Norah Jones
Time to dust off the albums. Turn Me On from Come Away With Me Like a flower Waiting to bloom Like a light bulb In a dark room I'm just sitting here waiting…
S & O : Stuck in My Head
[Image no longer available: Josh Komorowski] Ever had a song stuck in your head? Start singing "Mellow Yellow" to our friend Jim and you'll make an instant…
Liz and Ben's Wedding - May 28
album17/IMG_0681 Photos are now online!
Freecycle
misc/freecycle Someone's trash is another's treasure - and with Freecycle the treasure is made to order. Simply post your request on the Freecycle message…
Pig Roast Today!
The weather is beautiful! Pig was put on the grill about 7am this morning. Looking forward to this afternoon!! Grandma Nancie, Becky and Kate all helped clean…
Phew!
misc/NOTPreg Oh great. What if I am? How am I going to handle this? Well, at least I'll have nine months to think about it. Hopefully, Tom will have at least a…
Advice to Professionals from a SAHM
Professionals came to my house this morning and salted their food before tasting - and I didn't even serve breakfast. Good manners also make good business…
Quote 0f the Day
"Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of God." - J. Oswald Sanders
How do you answer a fool?
Life's full of fools. Some verses for reflection: Pro 26:4-5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him. Answer a fool according…
"Blessed are the pizzamakers...
...for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9" - Thomas Making-Pizza/IMG_0148
16 and 19
Sarah-and-Tom/s_t16_19 I was cleaning my dresser today and realized I only had one copy of this picture and wanted to scan it in to save. This is Tom and I in…
Avoiding the Argument Party
Christianity Today ("Take the best and leave the rest", as my mother in law would say) has a number of newsletters available via email. One that I subscribe to…
Fighting to the Death
One of the most difficult things that I have ever done in my life was to shoot an opossum. It was staggering around in our yard during the daytime, drooling. I…
Romance up in Smoke
Sarah-and-Tom/sarahtom2 Last night, I learned that many lit candles and incense sticks in an enclosed area lead to nothing more than fits of coughing, stuffy…
Micah
micah/IMG_0469.jpg Micah had his two month check up on Friday. He's up to 13.5 lbs. He's been smiling a little more, and is doing a good job of holding up his…
Photo Update
I uploaded the pictures from the camera today: MKWedding/IMG_0421 Beer Making - April 16, 2005 Matt & Kate's Wedding Tom's Travel Pics - Australia - March…
Nothing is Safe - pt 2
April13/IMG_0449 The day had apparently just begun when I posted earlier. As I was cleaning up the clothing spilt from Thomas' dresser, I heard a loud crash…
Nothing is Safe
misc/jackjacksitter Within 20 minutes of getting out of bed, Aiden has already unplugged the telephone in the computer room, dropped Tom's laptop and pulled…
Spread the Fun...
misc/skippy ...all over the living room. A Nintendo game controller, two couches, a coffee table, a television screen and two throw rugs were unwillingly…
Heritage Presbytery 's PresWIC
Tomorrow is PresWIC (a gathering of the Women In the Church from all of the different churches in our Presbytery), and I'm really looking forward to attending…
Beer Brewing
Next Saturday, we'll be making our beer for the summer - to be unbottled for the first time at our Annual Pig Roast on May 30th. We'll be making an Irish Red…
Quote of the Day
album06/IMG_0133 Tom (in the middle of installing a cable modem): "Thomas, you're touching me. Take a hike. Go play in another room." Thomas: "Dad.. this is…
Costume Party - March 23
[Image no longer available: Princess Sarah Miller] On Wednesday, the kids and I threw a costume party here! Costumes were required for children and moms! There…
Forgetting to obey
Always trying to improve. Here's a thought on parenting. If a parent gives a child a task to completed that is out of their range of sight, and the parents…
Mean Ladies Need Spankings; Naps
PicsOfKids/4kids2 Today, I took the children to get their picture taken. I had a coupon for a free sitting and free 8x10. Everything was fine until we got into…
Sink Reflections - Chapter 2
misc/sink Chapter2: Let's Talk about CHAOS and Clutter I think the acronym Cilley uses, and the fact that it spells a word meaning what happens as a result of…
Sink Reflections - Chapter 1
misc/sink I am really enjoying the book Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley, founder of FlyLady.net A few thoughts that stood out from the first chapter: "Your…
From Maintenance to Nurturing
Part II: So how does one move from maintenance to nurturing? First, we must realize that children are not ours, but the Lord's. Yes, we carried our children…
Do you know what causes children?
I recently subscribed to a Christian listserv called "QuiverFull" for parents of large families. I have found it very encouraging to hear everyone's ideas on…
36 Questions
Tom would kill me for posting this... except that he's not here! The monkeys have taken over the radio station. -- "Change all the answers so they apply to…
When Life Gives You Strawberries, Cover Them With Chocolate
Chocolate Covered Strawberries (& Topping suggestions) This is an EASY dessert that tastes and looks amazing with little effort! Great for parties or gifts…
Caring for Children is not Housework
Children create housework, but children are not housework. As I observe friends with children, particularly those who seem to be discouraged and overwhelmed…
A Busy Mind: Why doing housework simply isn't enough
Tom had made the following comment: As you can see from her previous posts, Sarah copes with separation the same way I do - by staying really busy. At least…
Mom and Bethany's Visit
grandvisit/IMG_0294 My mom and my sister also came to visit - they were here last week! They, along with my friend Laura and her daughter, came to church with…
A Visit from Uncle Ben
No, we're not having rice for dinner. benvisit/IMG_0340 My brother Ben (who is 19 years older than Thomas to the day) was visiting friends in PA and came to…
Happy Birthday Thomas!
4thBD/IMG_0314 Thomas turned four on March 2nd!! (Click on pic for more party photos.) I had started to write a blog entry on his birthday, but didn't get it…
March "To-Do" List
While Tom is traveling, I like to think of fun and fruitful things to do to help pass the time. Here are some goals on my itinerary. I am hopeful that our…
On the mend
Hooray! Finally a break in the clouds. Aiden's doing much better than yesterday. He actually ate dinner tonight as opposed to balking at everything except for…
BBQ Pulled Pork - Crockpot
This is our favorite Barbecue Pulled Pork recipe. It's just the right amount of spice, sweet, and sour. Perfect for potlucks, parties and picnics. We just made…
Aiden's Woes
Aiden woke up screaming and didn't stop all day. Tylenol wasn't much help. I took him to the doctor, and they confirmed what I suspected: a double ear…
Sick! Pt. 2
One of my favorite authors, Nancy Wilson, devoted an entire chapter to "When the Kids are Sick" in her book "Praise Her in the Gates: The Calling of Christian…
Sick! Ugh...
I'm sick. It's horrible. Major head congestion, sore throat, inflamed sinuses and a fever. First, Thomas got sick - fever and a cough. Thomas also gets crazy…
Make Your Own Crime Scene
misc/crime Downloadable from Microsoft Templates is "Crime scenes with shapes" for Visio, complete with dead bodies, pools of blood and murder weapons. It…
Micah's Week in Review
It is hard to believe that today is the beginning of a new week. So much happened last week, it seems as though much more time has elapsed. Last Saturday, at…
Kate's Bridal Shower
BridalShower/IMG_0233 Kate's bridal shower was this afternoon! Great Grandma Trudy , Becky, Liz, Diana, Tabitha and I all rode up together. The winding and…
Grammar Lesson
From the AP Stylebook : Affect, as a verb, means to influence : The game will affect the standings. Affect, as a noun, is best avoided. It occasionally is used…
Gifts and Ministries in the Church
This is a post that I made to our church's "unofficial" Yahoo! listserv . In reality, we are all part of the same body, and there is no such thing as…
Aiden's New Era of Freedom
Aiden has learned to climb in and out of his pack-n-play crib. We have a second pack-n-play in the living room and, this morning, I walked into the living room…
Christian Women's Magazines: pt 1
I love reading women's magazines. Okay, back up. I love life and I am inspired by its every aspect. I love to hear about what other people think, feel, and do…
Nothing to Cough At
This week, at the high recommendation of some close friends, we made the brave move to take our children to a new pediatrician . Not only was the practice…
Of Mice
Winter-2004/brownmouse The other night, while the ladies were at our house for Bible study, Tabitha, who has a terrible cold, decided she no longer wanted her…
Tsunami Rainbows
Rainbow over Indonesia Rainbow over Sumatra Islands Rainbow over tsunami relief supply station Genesis 9:8-17 "I now establish my covenant with you and with…
Rubies and Bottles
Quotes of the day from the kids: During lunch, we had red grapes today (instead of the usual green - the red were much fresher at the store this week). After…
Fear not the well-fed long-haired men
The highlight of my Christmas is when Tom and his long-haired brother, Andrew, were up for the game point in the James Bond Edition of Scene-It . They had tied…
Handbook of Scripture to Grow On
From my Amazon page . Handbook of Scriptures to Grow On is an indispensable book for Christian parents. It is a thin book, just a little over 150 pages, of…
Pretending to Please Your Guy in Bed
This week, I went to a routine doctor's appointment. While I waited to be called, a woman sat across from me reading a 'how to please your man in bed' article…
Why not a red fern?
Thanks to the help of some kind scientists, when a loved cell phone dies it turns into a sunflower .
Crazy Bus Comeback
Lately, my children have been singing the Crazy Bus song from the PBS kids show, "Arthur" . They run the loop between the kitchen and dining room, screaming…
Holiday Peacemaking
This week, I received a mailing from Peacemaker Ministries that included an "Operation Peace on Earth" calendar with thought-provoking daily assignments for…
Blinded by the Beam
This story made the CNN headlines today. A father in New Jersey called the police to report his 16 year old daughter, who stumbled in 'drunk and unruly' around…
Electrical Bananas
This morning, between 4 and 5 AM, the power went off and on at least three times. It actually woke me up. It was the whole block, not just our house. I stood…
Japanese Food
TokyoNov2004/PocariSweatad Food in Japan is unlike western food - where everything is segregated on the customer's plate. Things are piled on top of each…
As a Whistle
On noticeable difference between Tokyo and Philadelphia is cleanliness. It was almost freaky to wash my hands after our first day of touring. After countless…
Meiji Shrine
TokyoNov2004/898_9861 On our second day here, Tom took me to see the Meiji Shrine. If you look through the photos from Tom’s first trip here, there are a…
Far away and close together
TokyoNov2004/IMG_9834 Ahhh.. Japan. I’m having such a pleasant visit. I had hoped to write more in my blog, but have not had much time to just sit and write…
Gospel of Grace
10.30.2004 Gentlemen, A friend gave me a copy of the bulletin, and let me know that they have missed our family in our church recently and had been praying for…
On a Rice kick
I'm currently on a Damien Rice kick and you should be, too. And while you're copying me, have a mug of Double Spice Chai Tea with milk and plenty of sugar…
Peace
Recent personal study on Peace: --------------------------------- Why do believers have a spirit of peace? Because they are reconciled through Christ's blood…
The void filled by Rick Warren
This is a recent online post I made to the Reformed Theology Discussion List . It took me more than five minutes to write, so I thought I'd stick it in my blog…
I'm a moderate freak
Disorder Rating Paranoid : Low Schizoid : Low Schizotypal : Moderate Antisocial : Low Borderline : Low Histrionic : High Narcissistic : High Avoidant : Low…
Love without affection
Remember that a love without affection is like An unbreasted mother; And that unnurtured child will die. I liked this line, but not the poem in its entirety.
What is worse than running with scissors?
Running with them in one's mouth. This was the scene I entered last night as I walked downstairs. I had gone up for only a minute to collect stray bottles for…
In case you were curious, a horse is not a vehicle
To the tune of the Mr. Ed theme song: --------------------------------------- "A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but the Vehicle Code does not divorce…
Musings from Genesis
I have decided to read through the whole Bible, from start to finish. I was very excited to see that even as God created the earth, He had a plan for it. For…
Name Calling
Instead of calling people "jerks", which was our three year old's name-calling word of choice, a word we frown on here at the Albrecht house, why not just call…
The common good
We have learned to put things, issues, problems, yes – even sin in compartments with labels. It is more convenient to put a label on something and quietly…
Partial Birth Abortion Ban Unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf said the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, was "unreasonable and not supported by substantial evidence." What the…
blogs
Is not a moment of reality more interesting than all of the blogs in the world combined?
Long Trip to Indiana
On Friday, August 27th , the children and I drove to Indiana . It took exactly 12 hours, including at least four stops. We didn't get lost or have any trouble…
Psalm 37
Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb. Trust in the LORD…
Eban Brown
Out of the blue, Eban Brown saw my Yahoo! profile and sent me an instant message. As if he needs an introduction, Eban was lead vocalist for the Moments in…
9/11 Commission
While I was cleaning tonight, I caught about three hours worth of the 9/11 Commissions discussion with a senate panel regarding their findings on the state of…
John the Baptist's Cave Discovered
This is a very interesting news story on the discovery of John the Baptist's cave by British archaeologist Shimon Gibson. Be sure to check out the pictures…
Magician's Apprentice
Christian magician Charles Wormsley was the guest during our Sunday School hour this morning. Thomas and some of his little friends stood right up front so…
Saturday night
Damn it, Tom! Why did you have to go and leave? Yes, a rhetorical question. I teeter between being just fine and being on the verge of tears. The only thing…
Julia Child Died =(
I just sat down to check my email and Tom's flight status and I read that Julia Child died! Check out her obituary . I do love how real she was in the kitchen…
Holding down the fort
Here we go again! Another business trip. Last night, at about two in the morning, we had a bat in our house. Tom was showering and I went downstairs to lock…
Lost Journal Entries
We attempted an upgrade of the journal module of our website and we accidently saved the wrong file instead of the old journal entries. Anyways... rather than…
Insomnia, clutter, and inspiration
It's amazing how quickly insomnia kicks in for me when I'm pregnant. Some women sleep like a baby. This baby resembles more of a newborn - up every two hours…
Dads and Daughters Dinner
The Dads and Daughters Dinner went so so well. The food was great, the location was set up for us before we got there, the flower arrangements were beautiful…
Pregnant
After a while of feeling queasy and very tired -- to which brushed off as Tom's being away and not eating or sleeping properly -- I had a positive pregnancy…
...and Now I Can Rest
Tom is home! We got stuck in traffic from some sort of dress-up occasion at Coatesville Highschool. Lots of police, baracades, limos, balloons and prom-like…
In The Morning
Psa 69:15-18 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. Hear me, O LORD; for thy…
Insanity 101
What a day. Kids lied. Escapes were made -- out the front door, the back door, and through the fence. Teeth marks were inflicted upon children by children…
Nursing Home
Thomas just back from visiting the nursing home. Our church does a service there, one Sunday a month. He went with Becky and Tom. He reported that there were a…
June 5
Today was an interesting day. Off to a slow start, after a late night of killing time. The kids and I pretty much played all day in doors -- it was pouring…
Lost in Translation
Ben and Liz came over tonight. We rented Bill Murray's Lost in Translation . Sofia Coppola has a sort of Wes Anderson style of directing, of which I have a…
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The memorial day party was amazing. Food and drink were excellent. It rained, but thanks to Mary Judge's canopy, the food was safe and dry. We had about 80…
I Don't Like Daddy
Well, sooner or later, kids say things like this. They don't mean it, but it still hurts to hear them say. These were the words that came from Thomas' mouth on…
Thoughts On Three
It is good time to do things to reinforce that they are still special and loved.
Life-giving reproof
Proverbs 15:31-32 "He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens…
Hula skirts, thoughts on evangelism, and general whatnots
Today was a good day, despite the obvious Tom-vacuum. As I write this, I think, "how do I measure a good day?" These things certainly are factors: -Things on…
Fleeting Velvet
You know, today was a good day. Tonight, though, just plain sucks. I hate not having Tom to talk to. The Judges were here today -- they're great kids! Thomas…
Sat, May 15
Well, if you are keeping up with Tom's journal, you know that he's away. When he's gone, it seems I become this superwoman -- able to get things done. My life…
Excellent Day Today
Every once in a while, a day goes really well. Children behave for the most part, "to-do's" are crossed off and we even manage to have fun in the process…
Wish List
For those of you who care, I updated my Amazon wishlist today.
Tues - May 4
Early this morning I went out for a run. Our home is on a very steep hill. The streets going vertically are numbered, and the streets horizontally are named…
Face to Face by Steve Wilkins
At just 142 pages, this book may not take long to get through – but it can hardly be dubbed a "light read". Face to Face: Meditations on Friendship and…
Our New Site!
Tom had an idea to put up a family site. I'm really excited about keeping it up to date. A fun and useful tool ;-)