Thoughts

Are we filling our lives with useful things? This thought has run through my mind many times. Are we really doing all we can to serve our Maker? I try my absolute best but I do fail terribly, I know. Sometimes too I wonder, "am I filling my life too much with unnecessary things? I admit that it is hard to be a older sister and have the responsibility of being a good example to younger siblings. I do something maybe not quite right, and soon I behold a little shadow following in my footsteps. And maybe Mama says, "Don't do that..." and a little voice answers, "but Mama, Vanessa was doing it!"  ?????? Oops! I have also learned that I have to be VERY careful what I say or someone might take it wrong and get upset with me or someone else. Then I have to go and ask for forgiveness to all concerned. I often think my most commenly used words are "I'm sorry". Why? Probably because too many times, us girls, (me anyways) maybe make excuses to get out of having daily devotions. Like "I'm too tired", or "I don't feel good enough to read the Bible tonight". I recently did a Bible study on Deuteronomy 11:16  "Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;" and was surprised to find that "deceived" really meant "to be fearing/fearful"  Hmmm...does that mean that if we fear what supposedly is supposed to happen to this earth and all the major destruction and devestation that we hear about, if we are afraid and in a tizzy over it that we are being deceived? Makes sense though. What is the most powerful force in the universe? LOVE! And fear is the opposite of love, so why not? "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18  I encourage you girls, to love, not fear, and to trust always in the Most High, for he is our rock and fortress and he has promised to never leave us or forsake us.

Blessings In Yahuwah,
Vanessa

Pictures, pictures, pictures.....

The sweet little bunny named Lisa... She is so adorable, and extremely fiesty at times!

It has been sooooooo hot here lately. In the 100's, so our friends got a 4 ft. deep pool to swim in. They, and my brothers and sisters, set it up yesterday, and  I had to take some pictures. I will post some more later of us swimming in it. Enjoy!

Update on my life

Hello! I am enjoying a warm Kansas afternoon, and just returned from hanging clothes on the line. This
is one of my absolute favorite things to do, and a wonderful time to talk to my Heavenly Father. We have most of our garden planted and the plants are popping up everywhere. After making lunch and doing the dishes, (with some help kindly given by the boys) I sent some letters off, that have been waiting to go for a few days. Our computer just got repaired because it had crashed, so I really have a lot to catch up on!
Olivia and I have learned a few other duets together on the piano, and now I am learning a song called "Dare To Be A Daniel".  I almost have it mastered, but there are a few kinks to work out yet. Also the horses are fun to be around. Especially Spot and Lisa. Spot is dark brown with a black mane and tail, and Lisa is light brown with a golden mane and tail. Both are very gentle. I have not had a chance to ride either of them yet, but am hoping to. And we are having a bit of a problem with the other horse, Legend. He has a problem with biting other horses, and he seems to have a grudge against Lisa. But he has not been gentled very well. Olivia and I rearranged us girls room this morning. We were up at 6:05, because of a alarm that went around that the dogs were out!!!! Turned out that one was out, and she was easy to catch. After that we could not go back to sleep, so we switched the beds around moved the dresser, etc... I like it better now!

Blessings in Yahuwah,
Vanessa