Hallucinations & Car Trouble

Hello all!
I know I don't write on here very often, and for anyone who really cares, I'm sorry.
So, what's been going on in my life? oh not much. I have said before that I have a problem in my nervous system. Anyway, I was taking medication for it, but that wasn't helping. My doctor decided to put me on a different medicine, well.....it was working for a while, but then last Thursday night we were all in bed and I started hallucinating. The next day, Mommy called my doctor and he said that that is a side effect, so he told me that I should take half a pill, which I have been doing, but that doesn't really seem to be working either. I'm trying so hard to trust God with all of this. Last Christmas was not a good Christmas because of this problem so I'm a little apprehensive about this Christmas, but trying to just lay this down at my Father's feet and trust Him. I would very much appreciate prayers for this, if you wouldn't mind.
On top of all that, we're having major problems with one of our cars. Last Friday, Mommy, Chris, and I were out and our car was stalling really bad. Well, we went to Barnes & Noble and shopped around for a bit, thinking we would let the car cool off for a while. When we left there and were driving up at the end of a road (with a red light), it started stalling and smoking under the hood.....Mommy was doing everything she could to try to get it to a gas station, that was just right there. The traffic just kept coming and no one even stopped to ask us if everything was alright, they just kept going and honking their horns and giving us cruel looks. Well, we all got out to look at it (not that I know anything about cars), but there was nothing we could do and we were still in the middle of traffic, mind you. Mommy decided she would get back in and try to turn to get to the gas station, she didn't want us to get back in because it was smoking (all of us expecting it to burst into flames at any moment). Chris was stopping the traffic so Mommy could go and I was just standing there with him (of course, no one was happy about him standing there, but he didn't care, he was ready to destroy anyone that would say or do something).
Mommy made it to the gas station just barely and Chris and I ran over there. After a while Mommy decided she would call Daddy at work and see if he would come pick us up. He was able to come and when he got there he looked under the hood to see if he could find the problem, but alas he was unsure. That was alright though, Mommy, Chris, and I took Daddy back to work and used his car the rest of the day, then went to go pick him up from work. We were able to leave the car where it was and then we went to go pick it up after we got Daddy.
Anyway, the car is in a mechanic's shop now and I don't know when or if it'll be fixed. We have had problems with this car for months and taken it to different mechanics, but no one seems to know what's wrong with it. We thought it was fixed at one point, but alas nay. So, we'll see. God's Will be done.
Well, I think that's pretty much my story.
Oh, I'm so happy, the Creator blessed us with snow yesterday!! It's still on the ground, but it's melting. We're supposed to have some more tomorrow morning, so we'll see. I'm hoping for a White Christmas though! God's Will be done! I just love big fluffy snowflakes falling so.....gracefully, it's so beautiful!
I am looking forward to Christmas, but like I said, a little apprehensive too.
Mommy, Chris, and I have been watching Christmas movies that we've recorded. We've been listening to Christmas music for a long time now, oh I just love this time of year!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah
P.S. the car didn't actually catch on fire, for those that are wondering.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Hello anyone who reads my blog,
I guess you know that it's Thanksgiving, don't know how you couldn't know, lol!
Thought I would tell you about our lovely day today, if you wanna hear it, if you don't then don't read it or read it anyway:p
So, let's see sadly Mommy has a stomachache so she didn't get to eat today, which is so sad, because she missed out on Memaw's Mashed Potatoes, which are the best in the whole world:) and because she just wasn't feeling good and it's no fun when you don't feel good, especially on holidays.
Okay, so back to our lovely day....we went to Memaw's and spent the whole day there and I think everyone would agree with me that the highlight of the day was seeing my cousin Mikey. We haven't seen him for about a year or so, so it's always a treat to get to see him. Back in 2000 his older brother (my cousin) Jeremy passed away and after that his parents got divorced so he has every reason to be bitter, but nope, he is a blast to be with and always keeps us laughing. For a while he didn't talk to my Uncle (his dad) and he wasn't a Christian, but he has changed so much and is reading and studying a lot about Christianity, please pray for him. I am so thankful and so proud of the man he has become!! Praise God!! His mom isn't a Christian but she and my Uncle get along now and we're hoping she will come to Memaw and Grandpa's for Christmas, we haven't seen her forever and to be honest....I kind of miss her. So my Uncle is gonna try to remember to invite her and then we'll see. God's Will be done. Anyway, Mikey is a pretty cool dude.
I am very thankful for the wonderful Thanksgiving that God Blessed us with!
Now, I'm looking forward to Christmas even more because Mikey is coming back down to Memaw and Grandpa's for Christmas!!
God Bless you!
Alive Because of His Blood,
Bekah

YEA!!!!

Well, we finally became members of our Church today!! We are so excited and so thankful!!
After the Service, there was a Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal and we had a great time with that too! Let's see, we brought my Homemade Bread and Butterscotch Pie and Mommy made Sweet Potato Casserole and we brought Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Relish, which was oh so delightful!! I was blessed to spend the whole time with a kind of new friend, she is such a sweetheart and it was a blast to spend that time with her. I was also blessed to talk to another girl that goes there and she is in her 20's and married and they told us today that they're expecting their first baby!! That is so exciting, oh we can't wait until it comes!!
So, the Lord blessed us with a wonderful day today! The food was good, the fellowship was wonderful, and the friendships we have with these lovely brothers and sisters in Christ are simply a joy and a gift from our Father in Heaven!
I am so thankful for this Church and our wonderful family that we have there!
Praise God!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Okay, So We're Closer To Being Members

Alas, we were not able to join the Church last week because our Pastor...forgot, he felt so bad for doing so and kept apologizing, but we told him that it was alright and he said we will join this week! We are so looking forward to it!
There will be a Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal this week and we're bringing a lot of tasty stuff: Cranberry Sauce (original and with walnuts & mandarin oranges), Butterscotch Pie, Sweet Potato Casserole and to everyone's request at Church I will make my Homemade Bread. So we will be busy cooking tomorrow (I love days where I can just cook all day:)) and I can't wait!
It is quite cold today and yesterday it flurried for about a minute or so, although it didn't last long, it was rather pretty! Thank You Creator!
Mommy talked to her Mommy today (Memaw) and we learned that my favorite little cousin and her family aren't coming up for Thanksgiving:( We very rarely see them, so it is always a treat when we do get together with them, but alas, nay, not this year. They will probably come up for Christmas though, at least I hope they do, Lord Willing.
It has been a rather lazy day today although there are things to do, but it's just so cold! What needs to be done won't take long though. Now, since it's cold one would wonder why I 'm not getting things done so I can get warm, and to be honest, I'm wondering the same thing, lol.
This is, after all, time that God has given me and I will never get it back, just have it for a short while so why don't I use it wisely? It would also help me in my quest to become a homemaker someday, teach myself not to waste time.
I told one of my friends that I wasn't being myself one day, not really wanting to do anything and I was kind of afraid that I would be the same way when I'm married. She told me that she and I both will probably have those kinds of days when we have families of our own to take care of and she told me not to worry about it, that made me feel better. I suppose another hindrance (a good one though) is when Mommy, Chris, and I are talking. We can be anywhere in the house (knowing full well that things need to be done) and we can always find something to talk about and we can talk forever. We are so close and we love being together, so if they're talking about something but I'm busy and I hear them then I usually go in to see what they're talking about so it takes me even longer to finish what I started, lol, it does get finished, just not as quickly as it would've been. I will admit that I get mad at myself for doing that, but it gets kind of lonely when I'm doing something and they're doing something else, even if we're only a few steps away from each other. Like right now, Chris is upstairs and Mommy is in the living room, and I'm wishing they were in here with me. Can you imagine what it will be like when Chris gets a job?! or even when I get married and my Husband is working? I've always dreamed of having my family live close to my Husband and me, but I'll wait and see what the Lord has planned. No matter what happens, I know God is in Control.
Anyway, let's see.....it is rather cold here today and yesterday we had a few little flurries for about a minute or so. So, I'm just sitting here listening to music and trying to stay warm with an afghan wrapped around me that used to be my Mawmaw's (Daddy's Mom) but she gave it to us.
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

We're Almost Members!!!

We're officially joining our Church next week!! A Ruling Elder at our Mother Church came today (along with his family, his daughter is one of my best friends) and after the Service we talked with him and the Pastor and next week we will go before the Congregation and make our vows then we will be officially members!! Yea!!!
More good news, yesterday was Chris' 21st Birthday (whoever reads my blog, could you wish him a Happy Birthday please??)!! In our family, it's our Birthday until we get our cake, so he hasn't had his cake yet, but I will make it for him sometime soon. It will be his favorite (of course) my homemade Old Fashion Carrot Cake!!
Seeing as it is rather late, I suppose I should go, just wanted to to stop by and say, "Hi"!!!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Of Family Reunions and Membership Classes

Just in case anyone other than Mommy, bro, and Rebekah S. read my blog, sorry I haven't written in a while! Haven't found the time, we're actually doing stuff right now too but hopefully I can get a few things in.
Last Thursday was our last Membership Class!! Which means we will be joining the Church soon, I can't wait! As I've said before I just love all of the people there! It might be this Sabbath that we're gonna join but we don't know yet. Our Pastor did mention it though so we'll see!
Let's see last Sabbath (two days ago) we went to Mommy's family's Family Reunion! That was very fun even though we got there a little late and some of the people had either left or were getting ready to leave. I got to spend most of the day with my little cousin!! It's such a joy and blessing whenever I get to see her, she's more like a little sister to me although we don't see each other as often as I would like. She sometimes tries to be like me and that is very precious to me. There aren't any little girls at Church yet and outside of my family I don't know any so it means a lot that she's always so excited to see me. I thank the Lord for her every day.
The weather is finally Autumn weather!!! Praise God!! It's cloudy, rainy, and chilly and of course the leaves are turning their beautiful Autumn colors! Praise the Almighty Creator for this wonderful season!!
Well, I'm already listening to Christmas music and the CD is Josh Groban's new Christmas CD "Noel". I just can't hardly stop listening to it, that and the Sovereign Grace CD's are my favorite CD's right now!!
Anyway, last Wednesday I made some Maple Snack Bread and we put two pans of batter in the freezer and left two out (one for us and one for our Pastor and his family when he came the next day). We ate all of one and then we brought one out of the freezer for the Reunion but that one didn't get all eaten so I warmed some up today and sliced some for myself (no one else wanted any at the time) and put some real butter on it, mmmm...it was sooo good!
Also a few nights ago we (Mommy and I) had the first two cups of my Gourmet, Gourmet, Hot Cocoa, for the season, that was also very good!! The men (Daddy and brothers) didn't want any. So for bros I made Hot Caramel Apple Cider, (Daddy doesn't like any hot beverages so alas there was nothing he wanted) which was good they said but not as good as the one at Starbucks, I didn't think it would be, to be honest, but I knew they would like it anyway. Oh, by the way, they didn't, of course, say it to be mean or anything, I just asked them if they liked and they said yes, then I asked them if it was as good as Starbucks just because I was curious and they didn't wanna be mean, just honest, and said no. That's alright with me though, 'cause there are many other things I make that they love, for instance: Tommy loves my homemade bread and Chris loves my homemade Old Fashion Carrot Cake with homemade Cream Cheese Frosting , of course (I can't imagine any other kind of frosting to put on it, that's just the best!!)!!
I must go, there are things that I must tend to. Farewell for now, my dear friends! God Bless!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Picnics Or Mommy First?

Today was our Church's Church Picnic, but alas we were not able to go because Mommy wasn't feeling good:( I'm not complaining though, Mommy is much more important!!! Although if you would've been around me earlier today, you would not of thought that I was okay with it. By the Grace of God I am getting over it. There will be more picnics, but I only have one Mommy and I'd take care of her before going to a picnic!! I will add though that last night Chris and I did ask her if she would allow us to go with someone else to the picnic, I don't believe there was really an answer though, we kind of went to another subject. Anyway, if there ever would be a time where that would be our only other option and she would say yes, it would have to be when Daddy's home so someone could take care of her and I know Daddy would!!!!!
So my answer to my own question: MOMMY FIRST WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!!!
I don't know if you all noticed or not but I LOVE MY FAMILY!!! I am so thankful that the Lord Blessed me with the best family on earth!!!
Tomorrow is the Sabbath, oh I do love going to Church and Worshiping my Beloved Master!!! Is there anything better than Worshiping the King of Kings with loved ones surrounding you, whether it be Church family or family or friends? They're all the same to me!!
Worship our Maker!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

John Piper's God Exalting Grammar

This video goes with my other post under this one.

Are You Joyful?

It is so not Autumn weather here!! We're still in the 80's and 90's, ugh!! We did so enjoy having the windows open for a few days, oh well, the Lord's Will be done. I shouldn't complain (no matter how much I want cool weather!!), He is in Control.
Anyway, yesterday was our second Membership Class, it was lovely. I am just so thankful for our Pastor!!!
We are going through a kind of stressful time right now and as the days go by that this carries on it gets harder to deal with. Although it is difficult I am reminded to rest in Jesus. There is no other source of joy, peace, rest, love, or anything like His Arms.
People may think they've found joy in money or romance or whatever, but we all must understand that this "joy" is WORLDLY "JOY". True and pure joy ONLY comes from GOD!! Whatever we have on this earth will pass away, seriously, nothing on earth will remain forever, everyone WILL die, the world WILL come to an end and all that lies therein. Think about it, nothing we have is anything without God, we are nothing without God. If we don't have Christ, we don't have anything worth living or dying for, our lives are meaningless without Christ! If Christ is not the Center of our lives then, I ask, what do we have? We cannot have True Joy, Peace, Love (for God is Love 1 John 4:7-8) if God is not in us.
I must say, it sickens me the way people obsess over money (don't wanna sound perfect here, I'm guilty of it too and I sicken myself in the process), but it's like we think if only I had more money or if only I had this or that, I mean, what's the point? Yes, we do need to money to buy certain things, but not all the money in the world will buy our way into Heaven to spend eternity with Christ, no, no, no, it's not ever gonna happen!!!!!! Christ is all that we need and if we trust in Him, He will provide our needs. God knows what we need before we even think about needing something, yes if God is Willing, He will provide. I myself struggle with that, but deep down I know and there is not one time that I can think of that He didn't provide us with what we needed. He is Awesome! Praise Him, Love Him, Adore Him, He Alone is Worthy of all Praise, Love, and Adoration!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Happy Anniversary!!

Today is my Mommy and Daddy's 25th Wedding Anniversary!!! Sooooooo.............. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOMMY AND DADDY!!!!!
You're the best Mommy and Daddy ever! I am so grateful for all that you've given me and all that you have done for me. I am so blessed to have you for my parents! I can't imagine ever having anyone else. You both are blessings to me. I don't know why God blessed me with you, but I am so thankful! You'll never know how much you mean to me and how much I love you both!!
Daddy~
Thank you for working so hard for us, so that we can have what we need and even a little more:) and so Mommy can stay home with us and homeschool us. Thank you for loving me/us no matter what and for all of the things (big and little) you do for me/us. I may not always show it, but I very much appreciate it. I am very grateful for you. I'll always be your little girl and we'll always be "buddies", no matter how I old I get! I love you so much!
Mommy~
Thank you for making the choice to stay home with us and to homeschool us (you're the best teacher ever!!). I love being your sewing/crafting/everything buddy!! Thank you for teaching me all of the homemaking skills that I have. Once again, I know I don't always show it but I am very grateful for all of the things (big and little) that you have done for me/us as well. Thank you, also, for loving me/us no matter what. I'll always be your little girl and your "everything buddy", no matter how old I get! I love you so much!!
There's my post to the best parents on earth and they're all mine!!!!!
May God bless you with many more happy/joy filled years to come!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

The Resurrection

When I wrote that entry last night, I didn't have time to write about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ because it was late and bedtime, so now I do.
I wrote about Him dying on the Cross for unworthy sinners (like myself).
John 19:31-42 ESV
31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. 36 For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.” 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
Three days later He rose from the grave. He defeated death so that God's elect would be saved from it and live eternally with Him. We no longer have to fear God's wrath which is Hell and eternal separation from Christ.
Oh, to think that God would choose me to be part of His elect, well I don't know why He would choose me, it's beyond me, but I am eternally grateful.
Jesus is alive and seated at the right hand of God!!! Death cannot touch Him now!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

"For I Dare Not Stand on my Righteousness...."

There is a song that I absolutely love called "I Come By The Blood", it's on a Sovereign Grace CD called "Songs for the Cross-Centered Life". In the chorus he sings, "I come by the Blood, I come by the Cross, where Your Mercy flows from Hands pierced for me, FOR I DARE NOT STAND ON MY RIGHTEOUSNESS, my every hope rests on what Christ has done, and I come by the Blood". I just think that is so beautiful.
Nothing any of has ever done could possibly get us even close to just talking with God, it doesn't matter how "good" it was in our own eyes we could never be in communion with God by OUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, He is MUCH too HOLY and we are much too UNHOLY to come into the presence of God. The only way we could do that is if God would send His Only Begotten Son to die for us, and.....He did.
Jesus Christ, born of a virgin knew from the moment He was born that He would die for God's elect someday. He lived a Perfect, Holy, sinless life.......NEVER ONCE, NEVER ONCE did He EVER go against God or sin against Him. Yes, He was tempted by Satan, but He never said yes to his evil ways. He knew what He was born to do, Satan knew it too, and did not want it to happen. None of us, not even Satan could even try the smallest attempt to stop God from having His Will be done.
A couple thousand years ago Jesus Christ came to this world, Perfect, Sinless, Spotless, Holy to be mocked, beaten, crushed and nailed to a Cross to die for God's Elect. Why? Because, when each and every one of was conceived and born IN SIN God knew it before there was time (He knew and still knows EVERYTHING before it ever did or will happen) and there would be no way to save us unless He sent His Son to die for us. What was He saving us from? His wrath (Hellfire, not only would we have died bodily, but spiritually as well), our bodies would have died on earth and then our souls eternally burned and tormented in Hell, separating us from Him eternally in Heaven.
Ever since the fall of man (Adam and Eve eating from the tree that God had told them no to eat from), every generation is conceived and born in sin. God is so Holy that we could never enter His presence except by the Blood of the Lamb, which Jesus Christ shed for God's Elect on Calvary on the Cross. A death every single one of us deserved but He took so we wouldn't have to. How can we not be grateful or joyful?
I know it is definitely hard to be joyful all of the time but God has a reason for everything He does and brings to pass. We may not always see it or we may have a hard time believing it, but we must trust Him even in the hardest of times. I am definitely not perfect and it isn't always easy for me to trust Him either, but deep down inside I know He has a plan.
For instance, tonight I found something out that just made me sick, I will not say what it is and most likely never will, but it got me so down and distraught that I couldn't even bear to look at this person. But tonight when I was praying before I ate, I was reminded that I can lean on Jesus and rest in Him. That is what I've been doing. Ever since then I am able to now look at this person without getting that feeling of disgust or thinking "just leave me alone". I will admit it is hard to completely trust in Him and leave this in His hands as in the past I would try to lay things down at His feet but end up taking them back. By His Grace I'm learning to trust Him.
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Happy Autumn!!

Okay, so this is a little late, but oh well! I am so thankful that Autumn is finally here. My Creator is so Good to Bless us with this wonderful season!! He is so good to Bless us with all of the things we need and more though we are all so undeserving.
After the terribly hot Summer that we had, this cool Autumn weather is just perfect!
Well, that wasn't much, sorry for the short entry, but it's near bed time so I must go, at least I got one in!!
TTYL!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

First Membership Class

Whoa, I'm writing yet another one, weird, after not writing even one for days!
Our first Membership Class was today, it was a wonderful time. The Pastor came (of course), and it was just lovely. I told Mommy tonight that as far as I know, there is no other man on earth that I would want to be my Pastor. Now, mind you Chris is very, very intelligent and knows a ton about Theology and the Bible and Reformed Faith so I would also love for him to be my Pastor. Our Pastor is a grown man and he has prayed for me before (my Daddy is not a praying or Bible reading man), so it is very touching for me to have a man that prays for me. Chris has prayed for me a lot and I know he keeps me in his prayers and that is also meaningful to me, but knowing that a grown man is praying for me just means a lot to me.
I must go and load the dishwasher, then go to bed (which I am looking forward to;)). Good night:)
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Sky Pictures (as requested by Rebekah)

There's our Kentucky sky, Rebekah! Given by the Creator of all things!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Thank You Rebekah S.

Also thank you to Anna Naomi for the comment you left me. I know it might be kind of odd to have a post about answering other people's questions, but I figured, why not??
Now to Rebekah. Thank you for all of the comments you left too!
Now to answer your questions:
I haven't read the homesteading books by the Castleberry's, but I have heard of them and we do have some of their courtship books. We live above Lexington in Kentucky. We've actually been to Tennessee before, we would go there on vacation sometimes. We haven't gone there in a loooooong time though, we like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It takes us about 5 hours to get there, we like it though.
We didn't plan on moving far from where we live now, we just wanted some farm land (we still plan on moving sometime though, in about a year or so and we still hope to move to a farm). Hhmmm, why we decided not to move is because we just didn't think that this is the time to move. We decided God didn't want us to move yet. Of course, He is the One that kept us from doing so. We know He has a plan and we're trusting Him.
Yeah, I don't like big immodest beads either;)
My brothers are 22 and 20.
I went to your blog! I have it under "My Favorite Blogs", I really like it. I didn't get to read all of your devotions though. You and your brother seem really close, Chris and I are the same way:)
For us, the Lord worked through Chris to bring us to Reformed Faith. It's a long story!
I will post some pictures of the sky when I figure out how to;) which might actually be very soon. Mommy said she would help me!
I might write another post later tonight, I finally have more things to say. Yeah, so the reason I haven't written in a while was because I didn't really know what to say! So we'll see!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Well, There's Always Tomorrow!

Okay, okay, so I didn't get that much done today but I do have an excuse! Mommy was resting today because of a stomachache and we were taking care of her. We're a very close family and, in my case, when she's not feeling good I like to be with her for a while. I know things need to be done but taking care of Mommy and being with her so she's not lonely is most important!!
My Uncle sent an e-mail today and it has a list of the alphabet and you write down what you're thankful for, each thing beginning with each letter, so if anyone is interested I thought you could do it too! I don't know exactly how you could do it but I suppose you could do it in a comment or if you have your own blog you could do it and let me know about it through a comment, your choice! Just thought it would be fun and I'd like to know what you're thankful for!
> A~Angels
> B~Books
> C~Christmas
> D~Dark Chocolate!!!!
> E~Evening sunsets
> F~Family/Friends
> G~God's Mercy
> H~Heaven
> I~Irresistible Grace
> J~Jesus Christ
> K~Kindness
> L~Love
> M~Making things by hand
> N~No longer in a public school!!!!
> O~Our Troops fighting for my Freedom and those that have fought and that have died for my Freedom.
> P~Precious babies and children
> Q~Quiet
> R~Rest in Jesus
> S~Salvation
> T~Thanksgiving
> U~United States
> V~Victory in Jesus!
> W~Word of God
> X~X-Ray Machines, lol!! I don't know!
> Y~Yuletide
> Z~Zoologists, I don't know why!
Okay, there's mine, your turn!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

More Work and Blueberry Pie

We got some more work done today. Mommy cleaned up in her room and Daddy cleaned the screens while I cleaned most of the windows (didn't have time to clean them all). Other things were done today. I baked some bread and gave a loaf to a friend of ours that goes to Church with us. He and Chris have a little session together each week where they talk about the Bible and Theology and other stuff. We're really thankful that Chris has someone to talk to about this.
Earlier tonight I made a Blueberry Pie, which we haven't tasted yet but I hope it'll be good! We might just have to have some soon! Now, I'm not saying this because I think it's true, but my family tells me that I've never made anything that wasn't delicious. Don't believe I've ever had a Blueberry Pie before, but not sure, sounds good though! I loooove blueberries! It should be good with some Vanilla Ice Cream and an ice cold glass of milk!
Okay, yes, I am eating some right now and must say that it is quite good. Didn't have the time to make the crust so it was store bought but sometime when I can I'll make the crust. As for now I must go!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Wasn't Much But It Was A Start

So, we didn't get as much done today as we had hoped but there's always tomorrow. Daddy's off Mondays and Tuesdays so he's happy to help us with things. We don't know yet when the Classes start but we still like to keep our house nice and tidy (who doesn't??).
In the midst of all of this homesteading and stuff we've decided to eat healthier, however Mommy and I are really the only ones who like vegetables so we can't really do much with that. Daddy and Tommy will not eat vegetables (at least not the ones that are really good for you), they also don't like whole grains so we can't really do that either, their version of a "food pyramid" is chips, candy, and meat! Chris doesn't really mind vegetables (only a select few) and he's all for the whole grains! We just can't seem to please everyone's tastes in one meal because we try not to have too much meat (Daddy doesn't like chicken anyway). We're trying though. I've been praying that the Lord will lead us. We also need to start exercising more and getting fit and healthy, but haven't yet made up a schedule.
The weather has been rather good today, not too hot, we have been able to keep the windows open. It get's rather chilly at night so I have to run upstairs and put some socks and a jacket on (we don't have our winter clothes up yet).
I am rather looking forward to the cold seasons, I always liked the cold and at night getting all snuggled up under my blankets in bed. We get our oil lamps out sometimes and light them and that makes it even more cozy in the house. The cold weather also brings along my "Gourmet Hot Cocoa" (as Mommy calls it), with chocolate chips in the bottom so that they'll melt, then marshmallows, ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top (should we have everything) and it is sooooooo good!!!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Of Cooking & Church

So, what the heck do these two things have to do with each other?? Fellowship Meal, of course!!!!
Yesterday, Mommy and I spent a lot of the day in the kitchen cooking and baking for the Meal today which was lovely! We brought Homemade Creamed Corn, Homemade Bread (no bread making machine), Whipped Potato Casserole, and Chicken Casserole and it was all homemade.
We've only been going to this Church since about the end of May I guess, but it's only been around since January so it's still in Its infancy. The people there are really nice. We are so Blessed to be attending this Church! Actually Mommy, Chris, and I are gonna start taking Membership Classes, so we're excited about that and looking forward to joining the Church. As of right now we're the only ones joining the Church so we're going to have the Classes at our house.
So, a while ago we decided to move but a few months ago we changed our minds and decided to stay another year or so. We had most things packed up so we're still in the process of unpacking and making this house feel like a home again. At the moment our house has some boxes and stuff laying around so since we're starting these classes soon at our house we'll probably start cleaning up for good tomorrow. I know, it doesn't sound like fun but the work must be done! Hopefully tomorrow will be one of those days that I'm filled with energy to keep going throughout the day. On days when I know things need to be done I pray for strength and energy from my Father and I'm able to get a lot of things done. Of course it's not by me alone it's because my Father strengthens me.
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Mommy, Me, and Beads

Today, Mommy, Chris, and I went out and happened upon a quaint little bead store (mind you Chris did not go in, he has no interest whatsoever in beads). Mommy and I went in and oh, beads galore!!! Mind you the prices were a bit high, but we got a few strings of them anyway. We can't wait to use them! I use 'em to make earrings (but will probably make more kinds of jewelry in the future); one reason is because I make clip-on earrings, pierced for Mommy and some of my friends, (can't wear pierced 'cause my left ear will get infected) and can't find any in stores or online that I really like, another reason is because I just like to!
I would like to write more, but alas I cannot for I must go.
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

Here I am again!

For the longest time we have had some dreadfully hot weather! A few days ago the Lord and Creator of all Blessed us with some wonderfully cool, Autumn weather. While the grass is still dry and brown (save the green weeds), everything else is beautiful! The sky, oh, the sky is just gorgeous! I have an incredible fascination with the sky. I love photography so I've, in the past, taken many pictures of the sky, perhaps I will post some sometime. I also love taking pictures of landscapes.
I never did mention my family's names or anything, so....Daddy, Mommy, and two brothers, Tommy and Chris. The best family in the world!! I am so thankful the Lord Blessed me with them.
Should you visit my Mommy's blog, you'll see that she is talking about our journey towards homesteading. Yes, she has had this dream for a long time and though she and I are a lot alike, I never really understood what all she meant by that, up until a couple of years ago. I pray that I will believe in this and do as good a job as she does. She's definitely the best Mommy in the world!
I believe I will tell you a little bit about each of my family members.....
Mommy~
Beautiful, caring, kind, sweet. She's always willing to help others and ready to fight for and defend her family to the end. An excellent homemaker, cook, baker, creative. So often I see my King shining through her. Oh, the Lord has Blessed her with the most beautiful smile, I love to see her smile!! Protective, very protective (actually my whole family is protective of me, and I am so grateful). I could go on and on (actually with my whole family) but I suppose I'll go to the next person.
Daddy~
Hard-working for his "little family". Loving, protective of his whole family, ready to "destroy" anyone or anything that would mess with us.
Tommy~
Very good with math, kind, and funny(well, my whole family is funny).
Christopher~
First of all, he and I are like two peas in a pod. It was through him that the Lord led us to being Reformed (about three years ago). Knows a lot about Theology and the Bible (and other stuff too). Should I have a question about the Bible or Theology or anything like that, I know exactly who to go to (him, in case you don't get the idea, lol). Kind, caring, doesn't like to see his girls (me and Mommy) hurt or in tears. Gentleman, strong, a giver.
Yep, so as you can see, I have a pretty awesome family!! I have other things to say but I think this is long enough;)
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah

It Starts....

Hello,
As you can tell, this is my first entry. I've only ever written in my journal, so I hope I do okay;) Here we go.....
Hopefully they'll be better in the future, lol!!
Alive because of His Blood,
Bekah