tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367933089093635592024-03-05T08:20:53.764-06:00Quak FlockQuakFlock - Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559858433637945417noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-27073855357612991012013-12-11T11:27:00.001-06:002013-12-11T11:27:13.269-06:00Sorry for Our Absence<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X5S801T2evhMPqWUzqHUmGxGiJ_g5aJsz4jKtABNmGhkxLe1KlEveGUWotNTJPLsKMeKqoVK5K-pXOpeIuz_JBirONtNxaFM1aC3QDtwTTbmW80l73V7fTD-t0jclW1941bvpIDYQQ/s640/blogger-image-716990229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X5S801T2evhMPqWUzqHUmGxGiJ_g5aJsz4jKtABNmGhkxLe1KlEveGUWotNTJPLsKMeKqoVK5K-pXOpeIuz_JBirONtNxaFM1aC3QDtwTTbmW80l73V7fTD-t0jclW1941bvpIDYQQ/s640/blogger-image-716990229.jpg"></a></div>Due to passing time & forgotten login credentials, we neglected our blog. It is our hope & desire that we will once again share our lives with you through our blog. Please check back once in a while when you think of the Q's. <div><br></div><div>God Bless All of You,</div><div><br></div><div>Steve Quakkelaar</div>QuakFlock - Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559858433637945417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-19852250035923248332012-09-23T20:00:00.002-05:002012-09-23T20:03:03.232-05:00Rancho Sordo Mudo PicturesFor those of you who didn't know, Eva, Gabe, and Steve went to a deaf ranch in Mexico with a group from a church in St Louis. We helped do some framing, and some general tasks for the staff as they got ready for the school year. We should be posting an update soon. <br />
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Sorry we didn't take more pictures, but here is a few.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was a tropical/dessert climate</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A SUPER nice house in the small town by the ranch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eva, Bethany, and Sophia helping in the kitchen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eva helping in the pantry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bethany helping in the pantry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A REALLY cool picture on the wall we tore down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eva, Bethany, and Sophia with JJ</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sunrise from the top of the hill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nerts!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelli sitting in Luke's chair... thats a BIG no-no!</td></tr>
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<br />Gabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03341501040200301334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-63036148811757103122012-05-01T14:10:00.005-05:002012-05-01T14:34:41.607-05:00Happy Birthday Z!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy 9th Birthday Zeko!!! Hope you have a blessed 9th year of your life!!!</div>
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Zeko With a butterfly! </div>
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Zeko and Chi dressed up as chines boys<br />
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Gabers and Zeko reading before bed!!<br />
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two cuteies both of them are sure growing up! <br />
We love you Zeko and can't wait to see what God does for you in your 9th year of life!Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-25646531485368090812012-02-14T16:50:00.000-06:002012-02-14T16:50:12.338-06:00Lovely Snow Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Overall its been a VERY mild winter, which I am really ok with! We just
chuckle when they forecast snow, however this time it really came! Over 4inches of white winter fun! All the fun memories of childhood snow fun come rushing back.... but how do you share with children the joys you can have in the snow except to join them? :) To be outside with big flakes falling on your and the fresh snow crunching under your boots, ah it was REFRESHING! (I know all of you from up north think I am silly! I hadn't realized how cooped up I've been!) </div>
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Well thought we'd share a few photo highlights for you and wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The happy Mr and Mrs Snowman..... as of this afternoon thanks to the temps rising to 43 and Mr sun shining, these are the only 2 left standing! The warm weather has already toppled all of the "children" which was tragic for a few! What a fun day enjoying the wonderful blanket of SNOW! Thank God for the little joys in life.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-3354548700420992302011-12-04T23:43:00.001-06:002011-12-09T21:52:06.066-06:00Jambo...means "Hello" in Swahili~ its amazing hearing little children talk in different languages! Maggie was able to join me on the journey to Africa in order to assist with missionary kids so that the parents could fully concentrate on the training. She was able to work in the nursery with 2 other wonderful gals, Sarah and Amy (not her mom!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0g-qHljq3RaDgyIGCyacxQyBn4vskGqQKdT2cexV2yTFj520JKlPzlwRFbha1_iORHRLEUvMLzvqB2tRD6Df9HTTI43ptPrQgxbvzi-ijMPkGQGOybd3St_jcpbllG842RbSIYZzq3OA/s1600/pb120375%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0g-qHljq3RaDgyIGCyacxQyBn4vskGqQKdT2cexV2yTFj520JKlPzlwRFbha1_iORHRLEUvMLzvqB2tRD6Df9HTTI43ptPrQgxbvzi-ijMPkGQGOybd3St_jcpbllG842RbSIYZzq3OA/s320/pb120375%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
They had a great ratio 1-2 with 6 children between the ages of 1 and 2 years in their room. However when all of them are new to you, the new environment, the noise of crying echoing off all the walls... well then it seems like alot! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the playroom with creative soft flooring, tents, and toys!</td></tr>
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Maggie was thankful we had brought some little things we could share
with the kids during the 4 1/2 hours of daily meeting times. They were also very
creative and made forts from sheets and chairs! the older kids were able to enjoy a VBS program with more helpers they had lots of fun too! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">even worked on geography lessons :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah and Hannah playing</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joseph is such a sweetie!</td></tr>
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The children warmed up to them and after a few rough spots the first day, it got much better for all involved! These children are so sweet! Maggie enjoyed hearing them talk, many of them already are speaking in different languages which is just amazing! One of the little girls would say JAMBO to anyone who walked by :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hannah admiring Maggies necklace at dinner</td></tr>
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"It was really neat to hear the stories of the missionaries and get to
know them better -- they are still just like us -- just working for Christ
in a different place! I often thought of missionaries as perfect
Christians who go to share the gospel, well they are just like us - they
like to have fun, joke around, even do silly things! But its neat to
see they are willing to be used by God where he sends them. And it was a
good lesson that God can use my imperfect self too!" Maggie.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">there was some play time with the bigger "kids" too! volleyball on the ocean!</td></tr>
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Yes there was work but there was fun play too! More on that next!Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-56047906760367014372011-12-04T18:26:00.000-06:002011-12-04T18:28:19.661-06:00Let us encourage one another...I have always had a longing in my heart to head to Africa on a mission trip, picturing the lovely people, the children, the grass huts, being able to shower them all with God's love in a far away land..... Well that isn't exactly what God called us to!<br />
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When I talked with Juli about going to Africa to speak to missionaries who homeschool, my first thought was this will never happen! 2nd thought was that isn't really a "mission" trip! Having just returned home from almost 2 weeks in Kenya, I am thrilled that God worked it out! Thanks to all of you who prayed for our travels and donated fund to make it possible!<br />
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I am honored to have been sent to share with <a href="http://cmfi.org/">missionary families</a>, my heart is overflowing with respect and love for these families who sacrifice to much to serve the Lord! The role I played was to be a homeschool "specialist" (I am still trying to figure out how I fit that title!) sharing ideas on HOW TO's, providing some resources which are easily available in the US, and just encourage them in their journey. I speak at many homeschool conventions around the US and love the opportunity to encourage families in this journey however, this challenge was one that really humbled me! The challenges these families face are so diverse and unique for many trying to find the right curriculum fit for their family (user friendly in locations where there are not any other resources available) is only a minor challenge! Add in living in a very different culture, speaking different languages, building relationships with the locals, and being far from family and friends and try juggling all that with homeschooling! <br />
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I am humbled to have been used to encourage these families! Some of the families were homeschooling in the states before going to the field and some are homeschooling in light of the fact that the only real other option for education of their children would be a boarding school far away. Homeschooling has as many different looks as there are families! We covered lots of topics from homeschooling teens to toddlers, keeping Christ central in our schools, as well as things like how to do art and pe on the mission field! It was such a ministry to me to be involved in the forum times when they shared the blessings and challenges of homeschooling while being in full time ministry. <br />
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We have returned home many new friends! As often happens when we step out to bless others the blessings God showers on us are as much or even more of a treasure!<br />
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<b><i> May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and
by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29679">17</sup> encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thes. 2:16-17</i></b></blockquote>
I am thrilled that God opened this door for Maggie and I to serve. <br />
More posts on Maggies adventures next :) <br />
<br />Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0 Kenya-2.6357885741666061 39.19921875-18.606229074166606 18.98437525 13.334651925833395 59.41406225tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-81437023837279401352011-12-01T11:35:00.001-06:002011-12-01T12:08:28.294-06:00December 1st<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She went to Africa with Tutu, and they spent a LOT of time on planes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another trip, this ones in a bus!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess what? another plane! We are so proud of them, taking a step out in faith, getting funds, and going to Africa to serve others. BUT we are even more thankful that she is back home! ;)</td></tr>
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She says she will be posting about Africa soon!Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-80840998031742001172011-11-03T06:18:00.000-05:002011-11-04T08:24:09.407-05:00Our adoption journey...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVY5KMpSO8cpk8DQ6HGecYBTo9Zo-FoCyhEXvr8bXn3kMsCu1xja73hEec75j4SyJ5W7-PkdrHOltWhzFZjpfpUhKb_9R0Kym1ivJYpSJ3-tznSJemmre0bn5QprQrcRo7Qgvb1uodrA/s1600/DSC_0487.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a> I want to share a few photos and stories with you....the day we took her home from the hospital one of our children, having just had a foster placement abruptly end, said they would help care for this child but could not commit to LOVING her.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVY5KMpSO8cpk8DQ6HGecYBTo9Zo-FoCyhEXvr8bXn3kMsCu1xja73hEec75j4SyJ5W7-PkdrHOltWhzFZjpfpUhKb_9R0Kym1ivJYpSJ3-tznSJemmre0bn5QprQrcRo7Qgvb1uodrA/s1600/DSC_0487.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIv6ToBDq8tlI8nZAyYLvH_36bIHEZMN8NyG-kuVtrP59IYOusA8u1sEDdOpcdAAoXy5XCEg3nSG96C-LLtZsVbnmqAluPxT9PFAg-R6H5Uvz2dAevYnFBhyphenhyphenJzfwhJOAtjXluc_bbKwXA/s1600/two+cuties.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIv6ToBDq8tlI8nZAyYLvH_36bIHEZMN8NyG-kuVtrP59IYOusA8u1sEDdOpcdAAoXy5XCEg3nSG96C-LLtZsVbnmqAluPxT9PFAg-R6H5Uvz2dAevYnFBhyphenhyphenJzfwhJOAtjXluc_bbKwXA/s320/two+cuties.jpg" width="320" /></a>After about 6 weeks the child said "Mom, I am starting to fall in love with her". This was true of all of our hearts, you love knowing that it <b>may hurt</b> if the child is reunified or placed elsewhere.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIv6ToBDq8tlI8nZAyYLvH_36bIHEZMN8NyG-kuVtrP59IYOusA8u1sEDdOpcdAAoXy5XCEg3nSG96C-LLtZsVbnmqAluPxT9PFAg-R6H5Uvz2dAevYnFBhyphenhyphenJzfwhJOAtjXluc_bbKwXA/s1600/two+cuties.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> We pondered the truth, that really each of our children is not our own but God's whom HE loves and desires the best for even more than we do! <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jer%2029:11&version=NIV"> (Jer 29:11)</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuolOGIPIEcWEzKU7wtER_sMjhgbfnkJIRDM6Q6oWNBks3Yz1OW6QiJ1bopfdKiLmQKccTk8A05dGLrNIJsJR2fVqRKDyPL0V01drjGA575MuUoNcjuYyNOuFW-qz1KoIrEiveDh4dWQ/s1600/DSC_0070.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZuolOGIPIEcWEzKU7wtER_sMjhgbfnkJIRDM6Q6oWNBks3Yz1OW6QiJ1bopfdKiLmQKccTk8A05dGLrNIJsJR2fVqRKDyPL0V01drjGA575MuUoNcjuYyNOuFW-qz1KoIrEiveDh4dWQ/s320/DSC_0070.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>
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As sweet as that is, the journey of fostering has reminded us so often of God's love for us, no matter what. He loves us no matter where we are. He is always there waiting for us whatever choices we or others make. He calls us to love even if its not easy! That is a hard thing to allow your children to learn~ our instinct is to protect them from hurt, but in doing so we often prevent them from the deeper love that God desires to pour out!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDP4qmpwpnQthktnzDZrMPyptrWmnY_syCo6O4fYxVrfD7siWBIxMDEdEfJSteLdV7TCaOOGR8KEQ3GI4NEjHQ30_UOUsvqltWFfsOwaP1cA3Kh2OWIButFCJHb9jXGyQJKCEz4lSMSYI/s1600/beautiful+little+girl.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDP4qmpwpnQthktnzDZrMPyptrWmnY_syCo6O4fYxVrfD7siWBIxMDEdEfJSteLdV7TCaOOGR8KEQ3GI4NEjHQ30_UOUsvqltWFfsOwaP1cA3Kh2OWIButFCJHb9jXGyQJKCEz4lSMSYI/s320/beautiful+little+girl.jpg" width="213" /></a> We are reminded that all of us have been adopted, into Christ's family! <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8:14-16&version=NIV">(Rom 8:15)</a> We are his children whom he loves very much! People have asked us how can you love a child that isn't your "own" (meaning biological) well since this is our first adoption, our other 5 children are biological, so I didn't know. God has poured such peace <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy+1:13-15&version=NIV">(I Tim 1:14)</a> over my heart this week and we prayed during this journey that God would grow children he desired to be in our family in our hearts (instead of my womb) and we truly feel that this little one is loved just as much as all of our other children.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsL9c5CTWmmGjdRrqxai4suwc438RcjExJsWMr-Yq2asVuXiv0aNpE6K6VibOT-81_-_QqsgkbjijUuH_yoOHOrAZzOfalANHf9wbyjUmw01HPn3GTTHBbiSi3_MyAjZTCp7sM2ac9s2g/s1600/Pretty+flowers+and+pretty+girl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsL9c5CTWmmGjdRrqxai4suwc438RcjExJsWMr-Yq2asVuXiv0aNpE6K6VibOT-81_-_QqsgkbjijUuH_yoOHOrAZzOfalANHf9wbyjUmw01HPn3GTTHBbiSi3_MyAjZTCp7sM2ac9s2g/s320/Pretty+flowers+and+pretty+girl.jpg" width="213" /></a>When asked if we were willing to adopt her at one of the meetings last year, one of our children with great concern worried it would be too expensive. The child firmly stated that all the money the children had been saving to purchase a wii should be spent on Grace instead! WOW what a blessing to know the children love this little one so much they are willing to put aside their own desires! She has a special place in each of our hearts. As thrilled as we are to know she is now ours, we know that her biological family misses her and loves her and we pray that God will pour out his compassion on them. We are so thankful for her mom's gift of life for this precious child. <img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AQSHQ_03UCBH3zHHPbIHFD0sSl6QjtWFuMllNtTjcujqUYun8XqjE2emO9iErfCw6FNPc-BD1-qe_zKE8NYVDucCTTD57Qp0a_HQZ4bGyvvrQXe_b-FDlu50A_8DuVPosSBhQU_am08/s640/GrParents+%2526+Q+fam+with+Judge.jpg" width="640" /> The whole family (including both sets of grandparents) were able to be
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Each of the children have grown to love her and are wonderful big brothers and sisters! They each got a sibling bracelet to commemorate this special day of welcoming their little sister :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqTcvsxDN-X_DFCePGyAGQi4yj380-wfxZYt9_m2DYjZvLg-iVk-plzPZeScYWnfPcF8Be1BBamqJDIhaxFex0KNwunEGP_kradh1_9IdySNDCmiEqMGcx7i6GVdXr_1zSz-MdqoPXdk/s1600/DSC_0775.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqTcvsxDN-X_DFCePGyAGQi4yj380-wfxZYt9_m2DYjZvLg-iVk-plzPZeScYWnfPcF8Be1BBamqJDIhaxFex0KNwunEGP_kradh1_9IdySNDCmiEqMGcx7i6GVdXr_1zSz-MdqoPXdk/s320/DSC_0775.jpg" width="213" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqazPqJzI8izOShWn5dSyk_WBk1pnrNMhafP9tZdbGxB9Iz5qjTwvO1fLqVmqXBf2HOMbpS9XNTjF1HGHKMtRChpePzolDFAix-ndg-f4Y9aMcHF5urUvnivBzJGac6uO2Su10f_fvgrY/s1600/dsc_1282%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqazPqJzI8izOShWn5dSyk_WBk1pnrNMhafP9tZdbGxB9Iz5qjTwvO1fLqVmqXBf2HOMbpS9XNTjF1HGHKMtRChpePzolDFAix-ndg-f4Y9aMcHF5urUvnivBzJGac6uO2Su10f_fvgrY/s320/dsc_1282%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a> <br />
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we were even more honored to have good friends the Quittshcreibers join us as they celebrated their one year anniversary that day of being in a Russian court for the adoption of 2 of their children! A special day indeed!<br />
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Grandma K "Gigi" was a huge help being here for this busy weekend!<br />
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And Grandpa K "Papa" too! What a blessing to have them be a part of this special day!<br />
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Grandpa and Grandma Q (who were foster parents while Steve was growing up) were here too (it worked out great that they are staying in the area so they could be here!) God is so good to work out even those details! <br />
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Sisters are special, as her 2 older sisters help love, train, and care for her she is very blessed to have such wonderful role models to look up too! <br />
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We are so thrilled that we are able to officially welcome the "little sister" into our family!!!<br />
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<b>Thanks for all your prayers and support through the last 2 years</b>! If you have any questions on fostering or adoption we would LOVE to talk to you! please pass this information onto anyone who maybe interested along with our email moquak@gmail.com and we look forward to helping the 140,000,000 orphans of of the world find forever families too! <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james%201:27&version=NIV">(James 1:27) </a><br />
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As we shared yesterday we are planning to go to Africa. With that comes planning.... as I was going over some of my favorite devotions from this year this one jumped out at me. </div>
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I wanted to share it with you, it's from <u>Jesus Calling</u> by Sarah Young:<i> </i><br />
<i>"You will not find my PEACE by engaging in excessive planning; attempting to control what will happen to you in the future. That is a commonly practiced form of unbelief. When your mind spins with multiple plans, PEACE may sometimes seem to be within your grasp; yet it always eludes you. Just when you think you have prepared for all possibilities, something unexpected pops up and throws things into confusion. </i><br />
<i>I did not design the human mind to figure out the future. That is beyond your capability. I crated your mind for continual communication with me. Bring Me all your needs, your hopes and fears. commit everything into My care. Turn from the path of planning to the path of PEACE. </i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 Pet 5:6-7 ~ </span><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-30473">7</sup> Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.</i></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prov 16:9 ~ <i>In their hearts humans plan their course, <br /> but the LORD establishes their steps. </i></span><br />
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His care!!! This year more than ever I have tried to let go of my plans
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we still have a plan! We just aren't clinging to it as if its a lifesaver...
Jesus is and if He brings someone to our door or nudges our hearts to
just spend time in his word and prayer... then books can be picked up
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Steve shared this picture and it made me think of how
peaceful God designed our lives to be... we are the ones who invite the
chaos in! May you find PEACE in following HIS plan today! </div>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-88022449367656845392011-10-10T23:27:00.000-05:002011-10-10T23:27:48.286-05:00Heading to AFRICA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are so excited! In case you haven't heard Maggie and I (Amy) are going to Kenya Africa for a missionary conference. Why you ask? We are blessed to have been asked to help encourage these families who give so much full time! I will be sharing with the homeschool families ideas, tips and encouragement while Maggie will be helping run a childrens program for the young ones -- </div>
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So we would appreciate your prayers for us as we prepare to travel out of the country next month! If you are interested in more information send us an email and we will put you on our email list. We hope to post updates here about how God works in our lives, we are trusting as much as we desire to go and bless these families that He will pour blessings on us as well! <br />
THANKS in advance for your support! <br />
Amy and Maggie Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-16534422524555345932011-10-10T22:34:00.000-05:002011-10-10T22:51:28.089-05:00Patriot's Day Rally<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We enjoyed a wonderful <a href="http://patriotdayrally.com/home.php">Patriots Day Rally </a>celebrating our countries freedom! Click <a href="http://patriotdayrally.com/media.php">here</a> if you'd like to see some amazing videos reminding us to appreciate our freedom. Great to thank those who have served and be reminded of where we started from! With speeches from Madison, Henry, Franklin and Adams (well actually a few good actors who did a great job looking the part and sounding it too!!!) Finishing the night with a fireworks show to be enjoyed by all. Thanks to the many who have served our country to give us the freedoms we enjoy today! Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-17220713848209510952011-10-10T21:24:00.001-05:002011-10-10T21:24:39.558-05:00A day in our Homeschool<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So we did the homeschool thing, an equation<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> We cleared an area in our field and pulled out the grass (well, we tried to ;) sweated, then we dug some holes, and sweated some more, and then we put in the sweet potatoes and pumpkin seeds, covered them with soil, and watered them. Now, we see what happens!!! </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-42015926715501878502011-07-10T22:27:00.001-05:002011-07-10T22:30:03.029-05:00Sandy Pines on the Fourth of July Weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were blessed to be able to spend the holiday weekend with family and friends at Sandy Pines. We made the best of the rain with a picnic ~ enjoying friends and playing silent card game with 15 kids in a trailer! amazing how that keeps them quiet :) Then we were blessed by 3 beautiful summer days, fun at the water park, the beach, the parade, fishing and playing with cousins! Well here are some photos from our trip. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luke and Naomi had fun too! Special catching up with these little ones who change so quickly!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another great group game under the pavilion (during the rain!)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve with Dad and Mom Q (color coordinated well for the 4th!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exciting times, at 12 you can get your "golf cart permit" at Sandy Pines! so we now have another driver with her permit as well as 2 with their golf cart license! we also enjoyed have our 15 yr old get some drive hrs in on the way up (yes we made mom sit in the back seat but she remained quiet enough we didn't have to use the duct tape!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 2nd FAVORITE stop.... the CANDY store :) now with 2 drivers they ended up there often!</td></tr>
</tbody></table> We have completed 8 out of 10 conventions so far this season and this little girl has been a trooper! We are so thankful to have such great big brothers and sisters to help out with her. Thought you'd enjoy seeing some of her many faces! We are blessed to have her smile in our family! Blessings on the rest of your summers! <br />
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</tbody></table>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-34818346980420931052011-05-11T09:13:00.002-05:002011-05-13T15:41:42.558-05:00Oh the places you'll go Hike IV<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy thing called the HIKE - just for fun going on a 20 mile hike with 80+ friends, it really IS fun! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a brief shower the sun came out.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> It was fun seeing all the red in the front yard as they started at our house this year! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kept telling myself "If John can do it I can do it!" Way to go!!! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes even Little One tagged along, she made it 8 miles!! (with LOTS of great helpers - THANKS!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh the places they went... up and down and all around!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They even took pet turtles along for part of the hike - amazing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they just keep coming... (or going!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like the cadets are out of formation... General wasn't there until the afternoon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For you out of towners these are HUGE hills! The kids were amazing. My friend, who I think was one of only 2 adults to do the whole thing, totally amazes me!!! Way to go Allison :) someday maybe I'll be able to keep up with you!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She doesn't look very happy here... but she did great! Even willingly shared her ride with a few other little people for bits of it (until we got to a hill and it got too heavy!) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prayer stops along the way were a blessing! One of them we prayed for our Little One ~ her case was once again in court ~ we are honored to be her pre-adoptive home and trust God's plan will bring permanency for all of us soon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long way for little legs! He made it 8 miles in the morning with mom and then about 4 more later in the day with dad!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In case you were wondering about our route... just follow the shirt :) its the white line on there!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, that is the Cat in the Hat leading the way!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower power? He made it 8 miles in the morning then decided to rest and play with friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She was the ONLY one who needed to stretch her legs! and Chuck, he made it all 20 miles!!! way to go!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls made it about 16, still pretty amazing to me! We are all feeling it today :) guess we should work up our stamina more before next year! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-47843350572772224562011-05-11T09:12:00.000-05:002011-05-11T09:12:55.564-05:00a new flock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">When we first began this blog we had just gotten our first "flock" of pest control.... chickens to eat all the ticks and chiggers here! Now after our 200th post, We still have 7 of that flock keeping us supplied with fresh eggs regularly. However they are going on 3 years old!!! It seemed to be time to welcome in a new batch. So we got some Easter chicks! <img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6J8n3vtE6C91KLWcdIWK0UCpK5KG_0gRdqBwyPOCbrG1GvErNBD5-vgi_uARBX4EkGoeBUero3dNZlLiiME40tx1mTrdXuaLt6Qsf3jnqdFFnxTNiPqFY0lsAHP0KrkWfPisuhWC4g/s320/dsc_0877-4%2528rev+0%2529.jpg" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter morning all lined up! 15,14,12,10,8,18 mon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">colored eggs.....</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We had fun picking out the new batch, and the kids thought the colored chicks were too cute! they will outgrow their "color" in just a few weeks.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colored chicks...Sweetie (pink) Peep (blue) Poopy(yellow) Jolly (green)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little one is enjoying watching these new "things"!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-87463399403112020712011-04-26T10:22:00.000-05:002011-04-26T10:22:31.018-05:00In the midst of lifeHow many times have I muttered "I if can just make it until tomorrow..." I don't really mean to rush the day, or week or years! In fact there are probably just as many times (or more) that I ponder "why does time have to fly by so quickly?"<br />
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So what does that have to do with our blog??? As you can tell from the incredible LACK of posting we have done ~ life has been busy with other things as of late! So a quick update on what we are all up to! Then off to the next thing :)<br />
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The little one is growing up so quickly! The kids insisted she needed a potty seat and its amazing to me how ready she is! (I am NOT convinced we are "potty training" yet but glad she is interested!) She is doing alot of signing which is so fun to see her be able to communicate. She is very much loved by all the bigger ones and particularly favors the eldest :) We are excited to see how God is going to weave her into our family forever! <br />
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The girls are wonderful helpers and are enjoying a dance class as of late a real blessing after not doing that for a few years! They have joined me in starting a home based business, Thirty-One, lots of great real life math, public speaking and just all around real life skills they are learning as we have fun at this together! They are also BOTH wearing glasses now! (Ria's are just for reading too) We were blessed to have 2 cousins get to visit with Grandpa and Grandma K they enjoyed having cousin time LOTS! <br />
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And the eldest (who recently got his permit!) well he is enjoying the independence of high school! He just completed another season of basketball, it was a blessing to see his improvement through another season! He is starting spring soccer and enjoy that alot as well. He and Tutu thoroughly enjoyed being in another fine linen drama production this spring, Seussical the Musical! It was amazing! Hopefully we will get some more photos of that posted soon! <br />
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And the adults in the house.... keeping up with the schooling, cleaning, laundry, meals, appointments and ministry that is scheduled to happen every day! We were so blessed to get away for a weekend what seems like forever ago already! We have also begun a homegroup which has become a deep blessing already for all of us. And once again we have begun another travel season with My Father's World. so far we have already done 3 conventions, ND, NE and MN, we have 7 more to go! We go to Arlington, TX next week then AR mid May. In June we head to KS, CO and Austin,TX and we head to TX the end of July and early Aug! would be great in my mind to switch those TX ones with all the northern ones we did in March and April!!! but oh well! We are very blessed by all the kind people we meet along the way.<br />
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I am treasuring the book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Today's message was on keeping Jesus as our focal point - like a spinning ballerina we must keep a focal point in order to maintain balance. May CHRIST be your focal point<br />
<i>fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12:2</i><br />
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<i>Blessings! </i>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-61596469002196219542011-04-26T08:11:00.000-05:002011-04-26T08:11:15.884-05:00Preperations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, this lent has not gone exactly as I expected. As a family we have often fasted from something together (as we shared last year in our posts much more faithfully than this year I sadly add), which is a great accountability factor! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONDowOJVUBfRYG5NOLHYy6z8iAAhSZq6ErNZsny2YCqr2nGXAVGf_9oQN12gEojupI6MnrHGPpRxkWm4191ReiVjjTJrAY9G2mh__gh0aDSHzJqA6ArAQPxnVZbZJT-zm1cRQ25dqzg/s1600/dsc_0942-2%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONDowOJVUBfRYG5NOLHYy6z8iAAhSZq6ErNZsny2YCqr2nGXAVGf_9oQN12gEojupI6MnrHGPpRxkWm4191ReiVjjTJrAY9G2mh__gh0aDSHzJqA6ArAQPxnVZbZJT-zm1cRQ25dqzg/s320/dsc_0942-2%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>However this year we decided to each do our own fast, personally I didn't do so well! However the whole point of fasting is in drawing nearer to God, putting aside our selfish desires to deepen our walk with Him in preparation for Easter. </div> I have been blessed in many little ways this lent season and look forward to Easter with a renewed awe and overwhelming peace in the incredible gift that has been give to us! <br />
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A lovely spring has been refreshing after a long winter, seeing the NEW life spring up all around, reminding once again the old has gone the new is come!<br />
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Tonight we were blessed to take part in a demonstration seder Passover, with Jews for Jesus. To see all the connections from the Old Testament ceremonies is just incredible! the one that we had learned about before but once again reminded us how God works even the little things into a part of the whole plan has to do with the matzah bread tradition. (for more information on that you can read about the <a href="http://www.metrovoice.net/www.metrovoice.net/2009/0409_stlweb/0409_articles/mystery_of_the_afikomen.html">3 pieces of bread = the triune God here</a>) <br />
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I pray that Jesus is your passover lamb and that this Easter you will be filled to overflowing in God's great love for each of US!Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-15090616303260643532011-01-28T16:19:00.003-06:002011-02-09T21:07:49.850-06:00Teeter-Totter<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ";"> As I am changing a diaper, calling out spelling words, and trying to encourage yet another child to work on his math, a little phrase runs through my head:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: ";"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>“Be still and know that I am God.”</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ";"> HOW can I be STILL? I am sure, as a homeschool parent, you can relate to this often crazy life! God gently (and sometimes not so gently) reminds me that there is more to life than checking off boxes. I need to BE STILL. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ";"> Finding the balance between the academic training of homeschooling and the calling to disciple in solid Biblical faith often feels like a teeter-totter in life. Adding the many alluring temptations of extracurricular events can make things seem more like a merry-go-round! I have discovered that when I finally arrive at the top of the academic side: the schedule works well, the kids are all checking the proper boxes, our family is getting ALL the “school” things done, it is then that I realize the Biblical balance has slipped to the bottom. This is the point where I am reminded that our calling to homeschool was first to ground our children in strong Biblical values and godly character. So my natural reaction in these times is to quickly jump to the other side: emphasizing Bible, prayer time, and ministry or serving. However, what happens now? I promptly realize I am NOT accomplishing either of the things I was striving for, and my children are frustrated with the “see-sawing”! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ";"> What is the way to find a delicate balance on a teeter totter? It takes focus, patience, and being STILL! Somewhere in this life of homeschooling there is a balance too. Finding the right mix for your family of faith-building character development, along with academic challenge and opportunity, will bring stillness to your heart. In that stillness I KNOW that God can lead and guide, training the next generation to love Him with all their hearts, through all ups and downs of life. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: ";"> <span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Lord, help me today to focus on You. Give me patience as I find the stillness and balance in my homeschool life! </span></span></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Well we hope to share more updates on our life the journey including the struggles and the blessings but that will be another time (keep thinking we'll have time someday!)<br />
Tutu, Ria and I have begun a new home business adventure this month too! Its called Thrity-One and we look forward to telling you more about in as time goes one but for now if you'd like to see what its all about check out our website <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/moquak/">www.mythirtyone.com/moquak<br />
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Steve and I are very much looking forward to a weekend away this month too! YEAH! thanks to great friends for helping watch all the kids (and animals) so we can have a little time alone!<br />
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That is what we are up too.... we really hope to do more posts soon :)<br />
Happy winter to you!Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-82572209288820024222011-01-08T15:36:00.003-06:002011-01-27T22:56:22.775-06:00Family fun up northWe enjoyed lots of fun with family making cookies with the cousins (this is the beginning it DID get messier!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_-t6h0m3adNjFnWT4vWsct-qJPLpdUIxzQmJGWTbKdA7p2PVITVPwbFHayaPTCREVp_Arso9E2A8v9WnqDDmEFQDQNzyTz4tCWt3zmVzDFFsos1y-VCZWPA8E64mFKWrkztAQSwYhw/s1600/dsc_0416-7%2528rev+0%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_-t6h0m3adNjFnWT4vWsct-qJPLpdUIxzQmJGWTbKdA7p2PVITVPwbFHayaPTCREVp_Arso9E2A8v9WnqDDmEFQDQNzyTz4tCWt3zmVzDFFsos1y-VCZWPA8E64mFKWrkztAQSwYhw/s320/dsc_0416-7%2528rev+0%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933385532580482" border="0" /></a>some of them eat more then they make but its fun! and sugar is good for you right?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOrgiGdrCU5DH3dcc8owVmK2eX2WYO5uNAIHjdGsM-BWZz8rqMR9TEMY64d6IeDbvsWxI6y3igy-fCVvd8Wjp_KUqGLNBfn0x_6oG6G1AyeZzhkLF3PAR9Ve7obSCgd7Qe4_p3PhBqg/s1600/dsc_0415-7%2528rev+0%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOrgiGdrCU5DH3dcc8owVmK2eX2WYO5uNAIHjdGsM-BWZz8rqMR9TEMY64d6IeDbvsWxI6y3igy-fCVvd8Wjp_KUqGLNBfn0x_6oG6G1AyeZzhkLF3PAR9Ve7obSCgd7Qe4_p3PhBqg/s320/dsc_0415-7%2528rev+0%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933383778542866" border="0" /></a>We were also blessed to go up North to cabins with the K family and enjoyed an indoor water park one day and some of us tried skiing the next day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyvAwJAFZsWs0ImSXhuLDEy7_j9GBrgObNHf1Pg3EwVJdLgeqeC-dIJlGFtfukjVVMQKCiiEj3lf9p3dIa0kTMcJA7feXhhirenGvj3oD0vWeMDYBwKhpV5N7Jj7J_tbUJhxXLYthwg/s1600/photo040%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyvAwJAFZsWs0ImSXhuLDEy7_j9GBrgObNHf1Pg3EwVJdLgeqeC-dIJlGFtfukjVVMQKCiiEj3lf9p3dIa0kTMcJA7feXhhirenGvj3oD0vWeMDYBwKhpV5N7Jj7J_tbUJhxXLYthwg/s320/photo040%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933374315499570" border="0" /></a>"Bernie" did great! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5Vrogu55Uwur_t76fufN1Y0HTNlGNqMw2Wx2zkAcfmtQVLgnuL4CyagSEqfYpSzZBYROdUBvFFGYc_KRaANX8J6PKpL6YhAx6rg_SkNyfgzerFcg_S7fGqokUbADXyxe3NtIFlyy8g/s1600/photo039%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5Vrogu55Uwur_t76fufN1Y0HTNlGNqMw2Wx2zkAcfmtQVLgnuL4CyagSEqfYpSzZBYROdUBvFFGYc_KRaANX8J6PKpL6YhAx6rg_SkNyfgzerFcg_S7fGqokUbADXyxe3NtIFlyy8g/s320/photo039%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933372949904802" border="0" /></a>"Tutu" I don't think she even fell down once! amazing!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPHcfnpTAVS8gj4ssdyXcPpplJSbqkKEChl9PibWMB86fBNhyphenhyphensCCOhjrSrs-TtO_TeO15jUBWZ0KQAmzeKxwGM4dUCjdsll2HbdBscWJTxemtXi6HgEqlJQeZvK1xE4mTTOWxNyICWg/s1600/photo036%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPHcfnpTAVS8gj4ssdyXcPpplJSbqkKEChl9PibWMB86fBNhyphenhyphensCCOhjrSrs-TtO_TeO15jUBWZ0KQAmzeKxwGM4dUCjdsll2HbdBscWJTxemtXi6HgEqlJQeZvK1xE4mTTOWxNyICWg/s320/photo036%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559933359162952066" border="0" /></a>"Eugene" he did great too, pretty tired out but had lots of fun! the chair lifts were great -- especially the time mom and I were getting off and I made her fall!<br /><br />More pictures soon! (really! )Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-79219433001097345702010-12-25T21:56:00.001-06:002011-01-03T20:50:48.756-06:00MERRY CHRISTMASWe were blessed to be with some family for Christmas. And for all the family we didn't get to see ~ merry Christmas to YOU!<br /><br />We enjoyed a pizza party with the Q side after Christmas (which I failed to capture any photos of ... gets harder when they get older!) and Christmas Eve on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kuipers</span> side was busy with lots of cousin time! <br />Here are some photos of that:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvob8bTM3GRWC5a_qCIdpeo6U62rPvR31iLm1rutaBLaUW8nqr8aPcdwbtSNdyC6e_5lf7vpydxLDc1WH1qpyvktha6EbMMQrTRhWe0KlKpYGCyP4BLZ1aTcDH7rV-5XA5352j3Rqtw/s1600/dsc_0423-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvob8bTM3GRWC5a_qCIdpeo6U62rPvR31iLm1rutaBLaUW8nqr8aPcdwbtSNdyC6e_5lf7vpydxLDc1WH1qpyvktha6EbMMQrTRhWe0KlKpYGCyP4BLZ1aTcDH7rV-5XA5352j3Rqtw/s320/dsc_0423-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554464760857100818" border="0" /></a> Cousin pictures, its hard to get a smile on a bakers dozen :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UWXQmVZdda5zvfR-iu3jVPF9ryEdK8A8JF8Rctdh8QmA1hpNEvGuGrvBPA3w-FQyaBI5YoeH2VlEA3lfrt64HTR2_CBvX1F21AdLNDdEJjegs256d-ERvMgEScaPYogsKUPuo0pHPQ/s1600/dsc_0430-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UWXQmVZdda5zvfR-iu3jVPF9ryEdK8A8JF8Rctdh8QmA1hpNEvGuGrvBPA3w-FQyaBI5YoeH2VlEA3lfrt64HTR2_CBvX1F21AdLNDdEJjegs256d-ERvMgEScaPYogsKUPuo0pHPQ/s320/dsc_0430-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554464765586526594" border="0" /></a>Daryn (my youngest brother) and Kira with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Emmry</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKyIPp2G_vyzp4e19YTtzBfyVspng8UfEThepx77goFfyUp0Lw2t0jQXHRhyphenhypheny0qlOjutqreC3vTgkH4t0Ay4lOHLR1j_OvyZcXvSDL5mppOe9Y63t37OYriaRSC2-IsJuP7di4HMqJA/s1600/dsc_0433-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKyIPp2G_vyzp4e19YTtzBfyVspng8UfEThepx77goFfyUp0Lw2t0jQXHRhyphenhypheny0qlOjutqreC3vTgkH4t0Ay4lOHLR1j_OvyZcXvSDL5mppOe9Y63t37OYriaRSC2-IsJuP7di4HMqJA/s320/dsc_0433-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554467887907227298" border="0" /></a>Mike and Jill (my younger sister), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Brinley</span>, Molly and Sadie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzgfx1rQhS7W2FrfEXmcMKg1BZVCE_u8SRsZKlkiHr20b2V_LPJi8fK5h0jLK86uCszRlVBq6S7t6IEk_eODoFJetWHpFKIfpqxnsW6cysLl6aoo2K6P7_FW9h7Md4CRxw7i5SkGSuQ/s1600/dsc_0441-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzgfx1rQhS7W2FrfEXmcMKg1BZVCE_u8SRsZKlkiHr20b2V_LPJi8fK5h0jLK86uCszRlVBq6S7t6IEk_eODoFJetWHpFKIfpqxnsW6cysLl6aoo2K6P7_FW9h7Md4CRxw7i5SkGSuQ/s320/dsc_0441-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554464774529898738" border="0" /></a><a href="http://thekuipersfamily.blogspot.com/">James (my brother) and Carrie, Raleigh, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Syndey</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Greyson</span></a><br />+ 2 in heaven (check out their blog)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvob8bTM3GRWC5a_qCIdpeo6U62rPvR31iLm1rutaBLaUW8nqr8aPcdwbtSNdyC6e_5lf7vpydxLDc1WH1qpyvktha6EbMMQrTRhWe0KlKpYGCyP4BLZ1aTcDH7rV-5XA5352j3Rqtw/s1600/dsc_0423-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"> </a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPNBajudajWw441BKG6aSUjYRjXIHBPTgcVcwwTaRyuvwKXLXiairmjBI4y2Eb5RPLj8m1HtW2nPVePG3Kym19XOGxV8TltrR2B98gablVAuXocS19zr4S94b7bxNmMdQKOt0ON0vQg/s1600/dsc_0435-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPNBajudajWw441BKG6aSUjYRjXIHBPTgcVcwwTaRyuvwKXLXiairmjBI4y2Eb5RPLj8m1HtW2nPVePG3Kym19XOGxV8TltrR2B98gablVAuXocS19zr4S94b7bxNmMdQKOt0ON0vQg/s400/dsc_0435-6%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554464308335608866" border="0" /></a>And our family, Steve and Amy with children<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lHlU6b5yO_vjib26lL-YJqQ5QunszB_7uVEH5pHEhK6rZ_E7NkudMfEjhR4zn2_0qTxkFetFdWh2JWP5pnQ7cuBS-mLT41YRB2zJ4mOojtb5JSwP502C4apxq5GYoV1LsbVOH3fJsQ/s1600/DSC_0516.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lHlU6b5yO_vjib26lL-YJqQ5QunszB_7uVEH5pHEhK6rZ_E7NkudMfEjhR4zn2_0qTxkFetFdWh2JWP5pnQ7cuBS-mLT41YRB2zJ4mOojtb5JSwP502C4apxq5GYoV1LsbVOH3fJsQ/s320/DSC_0516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558154779884415202" border="0" /></a>My Dad and Mom ~ thanks so much for welcoming in a family of 8 to overrun your house for 10 days!!! We are so thankful for your love and support, going up north with the whole family was a special treat too THANKS so much!<br />More posts to come of friends and fun over the holidays!<br />This Christmas we are thankful for the gift that brought us ALL into God's family! <br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!!<br /><br /><br /></div>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-35239894815522486462010-12-16T23:10:00.005-06:002010-12-20T11:03:47.044-06:00Hands and FeetWe desire to serve God where-ever he sends us -- but its tempting to say "He hasn't sent me yet (or I am not old enough, or I am not a missionary, etc!) so I don't need to serve" My thoughts ~that is WRONG! He wants to use you right where you are, at any age! <span style="font-size:130%;">So this season of giving allow God to use your hands and feet to serve those you come to meet! May you be willing to say I'll go where you send me even its its just down the street. </span><br />The lyrics of a song by Audio Adrenaline have been going through my head lately.... so though I'd post them here!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">An image flashed across my TV screen another broken heart comes in to view</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">I saw the pain and I turned my back why can't I do the things I want to?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">I'm willing yet I'm so afraid You give me strength When I say</span></span><br /><i>[CHORUS:]</i><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">I want to be your hands </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwSdDtXJLZwZiCOcolQ0YDOeS1x8MlBJLC8STsSQt3vl8tSRVK9V_uQVNZOvsdbDos2ehW9NjvpCrEF6dbnkICBz1q5eqJ-iYExGaxpKW3zqHl-v_Q0Dsi2cey8s1UMWZzCYmhhJnbw/s1600/dsc_0286-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwSdDtXJLZwZiCOcolQ0YDOeS1x8MlBJLC8STsSQt3vl8tSRVK9V_uQVNZOvsdbDos2ehW9NjvpCrEF6dbnkICBz1q5eqJ-iYExGaxpKW3zqHl-v_Q0Dsi2cey8s1UMWZzCYmhhJnbw/s200/dsc_0286-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552610889797598594" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP51uh9S0fEeZNxpmK8LRH4IUWHVmGjISI36h-SocZiC_ObjhOEw-TF6nPz6SoSpEJLmXWY3oNdy3JEEIBXog4G_3XFM6CKydT6EcWE8CAsGAsuTRZlCZQpFK6CcZJ7pCqFVQdRcQb2w/s1600/dsc_0286-7%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"> </a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">I want to be your feet</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjq2hU6awgEMiEvKtHCkWoUrqxTr-kpPzle4croBVvgPQ5oX47jez-QG4ult6gU3VAArdA5xVpZjFES7ZfQ3qEKv8-iWPark-vUvBlDs2et-oyp-EJlAdvmsmGjzt3jbsjDJAHvh93A/s1600/Export+410_0079.jpg"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE16JieUXIVBncgyWQXTmYzonT7xAE7KTX9zopzdkp5lLXGpnT7YSw5V5zXTQklLYuq9KSjAk24-0ak-kPfvJz0Rq3oNcgfPwaD_DaOEEYoURz5ttvoD35dHrCJ3EZLHhuWhGJ0WQYw/s1600/Export+410_0079.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE16JieUXIVBncgyWQXTmYzonT7xAE7KTX9zopzdkp5lLXGpnT7YSw5V5zXTQklLYuq9KSjAk24-0ak-kPfvJz0Rq3oNcgfPwaD_DaOEEYoURz5ttvoD35dHrCJ3EZLHhuWhGJ0WQYw/s200/Export+410_0079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552610896076619826" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">I'll go where you send me</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPS3wiWYvZCvU-nfFfcBQD_oRsANtswvBS6RoxQtn1PXoM_SwlVplvQ-H7Poz9zzw-JCMCqAnLFb7l8P3eTddusYKNAomQ38d1u6MoXrozy4DbgnEyul8dEnXfabFEwbCSuxn8s6BGg/s1600/DSC_0667-3%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPS3wiWYvZCvU-nfFfcBQD_oRsANtswvBS6RoxQtn1PXoM_SwlVplvQ-H7Poz9zzw-JCMCqAnLFb7l8P3eTddusYKNAomQ38d1u6MoXrozy4DbgnEyul8dEnXfabFEwbCSuxn8s6BGg/s400/DSC_0667-3%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552609346110013698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">We'II</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> go where you send us<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >And I try to touch the world like you touched my life And I find my way to be your hands </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I've abandoned every selfish thought I've surrendered every thing I've got</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > You can have everything I am and perfect everything I'm not</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > I'm willing, I'm not afraid you give me strength When I say [CHORUS]</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKGHmmIJkyTaWQN2fQSgDKFoYa_0G4d-LlBBD0aY5xruma1v40NaPuFCpwLuCwQyo6hDRahskEQhGNUEuiXs03BXvNDOVNjQtGA9JccFniWj_Ykyb0ghYr4OC00M_2e7WdLtEQ-8Neg/s1600/DSC_1002-1%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKGHmmIJkyTaWQN2fQSgDKFoYa_0G4d-LlBBD0aY5xruma1v40NaPuFCpwLuCwQyo6hDRahskEQhGNUEuiXs03BXvNDOVNjQtGA9JccFniWj_Ykyb0ghYr4OC00M_2e7WdLtEQ-8Neg/s400/DSC_1002-1%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552609345201220642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >This is the lifetime I turned my back on you</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >From now on, I'll go so send me where You want me to</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I finally have a mission I promise I'll complete</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >I don't need excuses when I am your hands and feet </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwo0g1vPhle9tq9iWC-qS2KYbzh-d1FDzKwtrA5h1wfKA9ECOzQHW3DRISLkQOBActVSsGlIsC619Uuyd9t7tXC4CdogR9dOYy1dJy3fUE6oBFVuIQk3oc7lkJl3v_WUrEtY35U0VDng/s1600/img_1674%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwo0g1vPhle9tq9iWC-qS2KYbzh-d1FDzKwtrA5h1wfKA9ECOzQHW3DRISLkQOBActVSsGlIsC619Uuyd9t7tXC4CdogR9dOYy1dJy3fUE6oBFVuIQk3oc7lkJl3v_WUrEtY35U0VDng/s400/img_1674%2528rev+1%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552609339115185090" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Quak Flock 10/10 </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">if you want to see a<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwo0g1vPhle9tq9iWC-qS2KYbzh-d1FDzKwtrA5h1wfKA9ECOzQHW3DRISLkQOBActVSsGlIsC619Uuyd9t7tXC4CdogR9dOYy1dJy3fUE6oBFVuIQk3oc7lkJl3v_WUrEtY35U0VDng/s1600/img_1674%2528rev+1%2529.jpg"> </a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ-85n_VtJc&feature=fvw">video of the whole song click here </a><br />(they also have information about their hand and feet orphanages in Haiti and Central America on the video)<br /></span></div>Amy Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527484300944703229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36793308909363559.post-62805031158486791482010-12-14T20:56:00.008-06:002010-12-15T11:57:02.819-06:00The season of waiting...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6zs7Yki4VrQ6PYwYTUIgruVWjynImvEendmUmMhTgC0gW4_oNxIGLM1CMjqGhMn98Rph8uzMK6mhBZj2Z4gq7IGI97q3MRF9lzUVSB4IJLTHOYDWLRoB1sTnyBKG_iybDJORtQG2cQ/s1600/advent+wreath.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6zs7Yki4VrQ6PYwYTUIgruVWjynImvEendmUmMhTgC0gW4_oNxIGLM1CMjqGhMn98Rph8uzMK6mhBZj2Z4gq7IGI97q3MRF9lzUVSB4IJLTHOYDWLRoB1sTnyBKG_iybDJORtQG2cQ/s200/advent+wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550958758730159922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Well, I had excellent intentions of getting some lovely advent posts up... its just not going to happen, so here are some ramblings.</span><br /><br />As we prepare to celebrate Christ's birth I am thankful to savor a few slow mornings or early evenings when I cuddle up with a blanket, my hot tea and quiet time with the Lord. Savoring his faithfulness, leading and hope. Tonight, I thought I would share a few thoughts on my heart. The advent season is a season of reflecting, waiting, anticipation, hope and finally JOY:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Reflecting </span>on God's faithfulness, or maybe reflecting on the distance you are from the Lord and pondering how to draw close again.<br /></li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Waiting </span>for God's leading in a job, for a spouse, or where to go next in life.<br /></li><li> <span style="font-style: italic;">Anticipation </span>of a move or of other <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">momentous</span> events in your life,<br /></li><li>and <span style="font-style: italic;">Hope </span>for peace, a better economy, for healing, for the orphans, widows and poor.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reflecting</span> or pondering often reminds me of the passage about Mary after Jesus was<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtockMZob-IwsTP_9SsXBWVQiWEoifGhWPYgzOZqgprIbtadxIep32HU_eQykMmRCqzgEPoSWqQlL4EnzNlbNhjy_oEYbZbJIX3Dw5fPSKlsfMC7xw2FteVt3imblngkz63csXegA8Q/s1600/waiting+for+christmas.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtockMZob-IwsTP_9SsXBWVQiWEoifGhWPYgzOZqgprIbtadxIep32HU_eQykMmRCqzgEPoSWqQlL4EnzNlbNhjy_oEYbZbJIX3Dw5fPSKlsfMC7xw2FteVt3imblngkz63csXegA8Q/s200/waiting+for+christmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550958748967944738" border="0" /></a> born <span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202:19&version=NIV">"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." </a></span>Luke 2:19. As a mom my mind is soaking up information and somehow it seems to thicken up as it gets to my heart (if that even makes sense). Hindsight is 20/20 and there are so many times I am thankful to look back and see God's hand working in our parenting and in our children's lives. However there are still MANY times where my heart breaks for my frequent human shortcomings: the temper that is too quick to jump out, the lack of communication leading to quarrels, and the under-abundance of grace which is not poured out. Reflecting on how evident it is when my <span style="font-style: italic;">walk </span>with the Lord is, well, more of a <span style="font-weight: bold;">gallop </span>(which is just ridiculous I know) how I get lost, off track or hurt. But thankfully He's slowing me down and teaching me to WALK with Him! I am so thankful that this year He is growing a in me a deep longing to slow down and just BE with Him.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvx1FUBK65MsEM1Ch-kJ4yuaGLqNMyrLVJz992loIl3XGl6F5lFgwICe1w0nD3z3ybSj7HRmNtemJb1QrR9kp6dpzSVjjrTduQxN8-O8w_7cWF6MJS43JdaTjVwMdIGHHuoRdcpJ9q3w/s1600/waiting+for+christmas+angel.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvx1FUBK65MsEM1Ch-kJ4yuaGLqNMyrLVJz992loIl3XGl6F5lFgwICe1w0nD3z3ybSj7HRmNtemJb1QrR9kp6dpzSVjjrTduQxN8-O8w_7cWF6MJS43JdaTjVwMdIGHHuoRdcpJ9q3w/s200/waiting+for+christmas+angel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550958742542630770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Waiting</span> on God's leading, this is an area that is NOT easy! <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+143&version=NIV"><span style="font-style: italic;">Teach me to do your will, </span><span style="font-style: italic;"> for you are my God; </span><span style="font-style: italic;">may your good Spirit </span><span style="font-style: italic;">lead me on level ground. </span></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ps</span> 143:10<br />Especially with my "like to know the plan" nature. I am learning that I crave structure and order, letting go and being willing to lean on God as an act of trust.... well, still working in this area! We were so blessed to follow his leading in our family mission trip last month and God is reminding me that He does want good things to grow and mature our family if we are willing to follow Him!<br /><br />Watching children <span style="font-weight: bold;">anticipate</span> something special is a reminder of the eagerness with which we should be awaiting the return of Jesus. Are we more excited about the Christmas parties? Getting new clothes? the pretty packages under the tree? I am sure you heard the song this year <a href="http://godtu.be/76LY6GNX">"Where's the Line to See Jesus?</a>" As I anticipate another year of homeschooling, travel, conventions and speaking I pray that all those things are in the shadow of my eagerness for the Lords<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7qb3aaBFWjXKJ3aU3SvZMRH-sNj0NcnFit6vykxgnML6F0BvN5_Ru01K2GqtG-EbpgCtzXQkr7pUnZVpJjCi26QszUPtHWK8ra1C0GMGa3qLBivGbTdhEJ6-5kpFzdPUxvDlQgRMQ/s1600/anticipating+Jesus.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZ7qb3aaBFWjXKJ3aU3SvZMRH-sNj0NcnFit6vykxgnML6F0BvN5_Ru01K2GqtG-EbpgCtzXQkr7pUnZVpJjCi26QszUPtHWK8ra1C0GMGa3qLBivGbTdhEJ6-5kpFzdPUxvDlQgRMQ/s200/anticipating+Jesus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550958736281441570" border="0" /></a> return. Its hard to for me to think of expectancy and not think of "expecting". Many have asked us how we foster, well is only by God's grace and let me tell you there are some days (like today) that I wish I could adjust the spigot! We had eagerly anticipated knowing more after the court date today however we are still left waiting. As hard as it is to explain, we do long for families to be reunified if at all possible, however we also long for children to have belonging, and permanency and fighting the battle of red tape is oh so frustrating! We cling to the anticipation in God's perfect plan for her life that none of us can even fathom at this point! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jer</span>. 29:11 is such a meaningful verse for our family and we claim it again for her. <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah%2029:11&version=NIV">"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future</a>.</span>"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dkQpvFFgZcViEWWI7z28JKbQpVEPwa51VCTOvgrmor8Y7GDPeaPUkCOtQ7ivcyrI6bx-VgWUoGcFVhV10Mg5vumlwWzIZqV-Se_7SvGX0Q4pJotYzuk-UKzmdwwdb5a1Wmgvjz63BQ/s1600/christmas+hope.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dkQpvFFgZcViEWWI7z28JKbQpVEPwa51VCTOvgrmor8Y7GDPeaPUkCOtQ7ivcyrI6bx-VgWUoGcFVhV10Mg5vumlwWzIZqV-Se_7SvGX0Q4pJotYzuk-UKzmdwwdb5a1Wmgvjz63BQ/s200/christmas+hope.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550958743028430082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hope</span> in the best Christmas gift ever! We can hope in earthly things all our lives and not find fulfillment, but the one that provides true hope is Jesus Christ. We hope for peace to rule in our home, our country and our world. Hoping for Godly love to be shown to many who are broken and alone. Hope for our light to shine brightly to all who can see.<br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+15:12-14&version=NIV"><span style="font-style: italic;">"The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.” </span></a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+15:12-14&version=NIV"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. </span></a>Romans 15:12-13<br /><br />May you take time to ponder the gift of Jesus, sent from heaven above just for YOU! We pray you are filled with JOY in the gift of Jesus this Christmas. 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