Not much has gone on at the Lloyd house this week. We spent a lot of time at doctor appointments for routine check ups. We can all still see, we still have all of our teeth, and for the most part are all in general good health. I am still having health issues but thats a post for another day. I have decided to follow through with a decision that I had been pondering for the past several months. (more…)
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Guard yourself- Devotional
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Times of trouble can do one of two things. Troublesome times can build your faith and establish a deeper relationship with God, or troubled times can crush your faith and leave your relationship in a vulnerable stage or your relationship may become nonexistent. It is during hard times that you are most open to loosing your faith and falling far from God. (more…)
Give a Kid a Chance
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Saturday I had fun shopping with the kids. I do not normally take the kids shopping with me but today I thought they needed to go. I took the kids because we were doing shopping for “Give a Kid a Chance.” I like for the kids to do this shopping with me so that they can learn the importance of giving to others. The purpose of “Give a Kid a Chance” is to provide children in our community with needed school supplies to start the year off right. In the economy we are currently experiencing there will be many families needing help with basic school supplies this year. As a teacher, Christian, former foster parent and mom I feel a huge desire to help with this cause as much as I can. (more…)
His Grace is Sufficient- Devotional
Friday, July 9th, 2010
This past week I had to complete a project concerning resilient children and what enables them to be resilient. My research required me to read and view many stories of children who have gone through the most difficult things imaginable. Some of these stories were tragic and brought tears to my eyes. These stories reminded me that I am only where I am today through the grace of God. Without his grace there is no telling where I would be right now. Difficult times can make help you grow into a stronger person. I am not saying that this growth will be easy, but it will be transformational.
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Thinking about adoption
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Many people have asked me how to get started when it comes to adopting a child so I thought I would post a series about how David and I got started moved through the journey of adoption. The steps that we followed may be helpful to others who are thinking about adoption. (more…)
New recipe
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The abundance of fresh veggies from both my garden and the farmers market has enticed me to try a few new recipes. (more…)
Lloyd Weekly
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
This past week was a one busy for us. Seems like our family is always on the go with work, school and life in general.
On Friday, we celebrated my birthday by taking a trip to Helen Georgia. While there we visited Habersham Winery (it is our favorite) and stocked up on our favorite wines. We played a game of mini golf and even though it was my birthday David did not let me win. We had lunch at the Troll Tavern by the river and finished up our day in Helen at the Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen. For dinner we ate at a local Italian restaurant called Provino’s. My dinner was free and I did not have to endure being sung too, which was great. After Madilyn went to bed David and I took a trip to The Frosty Frog to have dessert and just spend a few minutes alone talking. Over all I had a good birthday. (more…)
Feeling Rejected?– Devotional
Monday, July 5th, 2010
It is not a secret that I am a highly emotional, sensitive, and vocal person. For many years I hid these parts of my personality. Over time I have learned that in order for me to function without driving myself crazy I have to quit hiding these parts of myself. When I hide parts of my personality I am not really being true to myself.
Right now I feel like no one understands me except my husband. I feel like others in my life wish I would just shut up get over it and move on with my life. I am trying to move on but every time I take a few steps forward something happens to push me ten steps back. I feel rejected by many in my life, but that’s okay because I am never rejected by my husband or my God. (more…)
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010
So it had to happen sooner or later, and it happened this weekend. I had to go grocery shopping. Our stock pile is starting to get really low since we have been living off of it for three weeks. It has really been nice to not feel pressured to shop since I have been so busy with school. Even without shopping my family was still able to have well balanced meals. This was NOT a great week for deals at the grocery store, but I still did pretty good with finding a few good deals today.
Actions and Beliefs– Devotional
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
If the way you live isn’t consistent with what you believe, then it is wrong (Romans 14:23) MSG. If you say you are a Christian and you treat people poorly or with blatant disregard and an uncaring attitude you have a problem. Jesus never treated people in these ways. Jesus always treated people with love and compassion. We as Christians are charged to do the same with those we encounter in our lives. Like it or not how you treat others in your life is an accurate portrait of your relationship with Christ. (more…)