The Liebster Award: discover new blogs!

I've been awarded! Not exactly sure what for... :) Thanks Rebekah! (From Rebekah's Remarks)

Here's the rules to the "game":

Acknowledge the blog that nominated you. 

Ok, I did that.

Answer the 11 questions the nominating blogger created.

Alright. Here are the questions, followed by the answers:

 1. What is your favorite thing to do during the summer?

Going to the lake! During the summer, my family goes to the lake at least a couple times. It's always a lot of fun!

2. What's your favorite color?

Yellow. It's so bright and cheery!

3. What's your favorite Bible passage, and why?

Romans 8. I can't really pick just one reason. There are so many different topics covered!

4. What do you want to be when you "grow up"?

Either a doctor or lawyer. I've looked into different options, and I'm praying for the Lord's guidance. (as well as my parents :)

5. Who is your favorite author?

Martha Finley. I don't really like the original series, but the adapted ones are really interesting!

6. What is your favorite book/series?

Book: Come What May    Series: A life of Faith: Millie Keith. By Martha Finley.

 7. What is your favorite pastime?

Um...just one?? Probably reading...or writing! :)

8. What is your favorite season?

Summer!!

9. What's the funniest joke you've ever heard?

 This one.
Four guys are sitting in a hospital waiting room. A nurse enters.
"Hello Mr. Morrissey , I have great news! Your wife just gave birth to twins!"
Mr. Morrissey jumps up and exclaims: "Wow, this is really funny, because I work as a talent agent for the Minnesota Twins!" and he exits.
Time passes, and the nurse enters again.
"Hello Mr. Jenkins! I have wonderful news! Your wife just gave birth to triplets!"
Mr. Jenkins jumps up and says: "Wow, that's really funny, because I make tapes at 3M!" and he exits.
Time passes, and the nurse enters again.
"Hello Mr. Chester! I have exciting news! Your wife just gave birth to quadruplets!"
Mr. Chester jumps up and says: "Wow, that's really funny, because I draw The Fantastic Four."
before he exits, the last man gets up.
Last man: "That's it, I'm outta here."
Nurse: "Why is that?"
Last man: "I work at 7-up!"

 10. Do you like answering questions?

Well, I just answered 9 of them!

11. If you could go back in time to any place at any point in history, where would you go?

The Revolutionary war, the fight for Freedom!

List 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers that deserve some recognition. 

Alright. Here it goes:

Rishona: theraublog.blogspot.com

Bethany: bethanyr4him.blogspot.com
Rebekah: rsreadingbooks.blogspot.com
Jordan L: countrycrazykids.blogspot.com
Rebekah: Rebekah's page theraublog.blogspot.com

Emily (Calamity Rene): wildinwashington.blogspot.com                                                             
                                                                                        

I can't seem to come up with any more then 6. Sorry!

 

Write 11 questions for them to answer. 

1. What is your favorite season?

2. What do you enjoy doing most during that season?

3.Do you play any instruments? If so, which ones?

4. What is your favorite style of music?

5.Who is your favorite author?
6.If you could do anything you wanted, what would you choose to do?
7. What is your favorite animal?
8. What is your favorite thing to do around a campfire?
9.Who do you most enjoy spending time with?
10.What is your favorite riddle?
11. What is your favorite radio drama? (If you listen to any)

Notify them they've been nominated.

Ok. I'll do that. 

If any of you feel so inclined, I'd love for y'all to answer these questions as well!

A song and verse for the weekend-Nearer, still nearer

Psalm 73:28
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.

The Train...This is beautiful!

 

"The Train"


 ..At birth we boarded the train and met our parents,
and we believe they will always travel on our side.
However, at some station our parents will step down
from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
As time goes by, other people will board the train;
and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends,
children, and even the love of your life.
Many will step down and leave a permanent vacuum.
Others will go so unnoticed that we don't realize that
they vacated their seats. This train ride will be full
of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes,
and farewells.
Success consists of having a good relationship with
all passengers requiring that we give the best of
ourselves.

 The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which
station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live
in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who
we are. It is important to do this because when the time
comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we
should leave behind beautiful memories for those who
will continue to travel on the train of life.

 I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life. Reap
success and give lots of love.
More importantly, thank God for the journey.

 Lastly, I thank you for being one of the passengers on
my train.

July 4th 1776-2014. . . 238 years!

Independence day, oh what a day!
A day for celebrations, family and friends.
But Independence day is so much more,
much more then games, fireworks and fun.
It's a day to remember what's gone before.
A day to remember what our forefathers told.
Of the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Purchased by many a young sons' blood.
Who believed in the cause of Liberty for all,
Justice for the wronged, the freedom of a people,
and the birth of a nation.
In God we trust, may we always trust.
And remember the sacrifice done for us,
in the land of the free and the home of the brave,
where the star-spangled banner forever doth wave.

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin a reproach to any people.