Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Words I Love
I can never seem to get enough of my children's thoughts.....wait let me rephrase that. The thoughts that make a smile spread across my face like a wave eternally embracing the shore. Those are the thoughts I can never get enough of. To be perfectly honest the thoughts that ramble on with no direction and only serve to evaporate air....Those ones I can however get enough of. And before I prove to you where my children get the latter, on with my point.....
We often have our best conversations in the car.
A few nights ago one of those lingering smiles held my face with just such a conversation.
Mom I can't wait to babysit!-Grace
I know baby you will be a great babysitter.
Mom I can't wait either, Somebody told me once when I was holding so&so that I would be good at taking care of kids! - Amia
Sounds like fun!
Mom! Do you know what I cant wait for? -Zoe
No Zoe what?
I cant wait for all the babies to quit their whining!-Zoe
hmmm (big smile/stifled guffaw)
Another such conversation happened tonight.
When God created the world He did not use a pen and paper to make His design did he? - Grace
Nope, What did He do?
He spoke - both Grace and Amia shout in perfect harmony
Right
Silence
Mom? Wasn't that Kinda lazy of God to not make a design and just speak instead?- Amia
Powerful yes, Lazy, No. If you tell your sister to get you the pencil on the floor next to you yes that's lazy but if God commands the stars into being that's powerful. You understand?
Yes - Amia
Mom when I grow up I want to be a computer genius. -Amia
OK baby
We often have our best conversations in the car.
A few nights ago one of those lingering smiles held my face with just such a conversation.
Mom I can't wait to babysit!-Grace
I know baby you will be a great babysitter.
Mom I can't wait either, Somebody told me once when I was holding so&so that I would be good at taking care of kids! - Amia
Sounds like fun!
Mom! Do you know what I cant wait for? -Zoe
No Zoe what?
I cant wait for all the babies to quit their whining!-Zoe
hmmm (big smile/stifled guffaw)
Another such conversation happened tonight.
When God created the world He did not use a pen and paper to make His design did he? - Grace
Nope, What did He do?
He spoke - both Grace and Amia shout in perfect harmony
Right
Silence
Mom? Wasn't that Kinda lazy of God to not make a design and just speak instead?- Amia
Powerful yes, Lazy, No. If you tell your sister to get you the pencil on the floor next to you yes that's lazy but if God commands the stars into being that's powerful. You understand?
Yes - Amia
Mom when I grow up I want to be a computer genius. -Amia
OK baby
One of those days
It has been too long dear friend since I have taken the time to soak in your cathartic embrace. I have become obsessed with making sure all my obligatory ducks are in a row before I take the time to indulge in writing. This week however seemed to laugh in my face at the mere thought of accomplishing such a feat. The mocking cry whispered words of doubt as I dared to even consider time sequestered away just for me? Determination boiled within me as I faced the day with caffeinated kyrptonite holstered in my cart. One stop to make and 3 things to accomplish and the bliss would be mine! I could taste it as I hurriedly walked the aisles snatching the deals to make my day. Excitement built with each step closer to the cash register.........That is until my card was denied! Denied I stomped my foot with toddler tantrum like enthusiasm and told them they were wrong! I called the bank and they too told her she was wrong. No matter they would not take my card. I would have to go to bank and have a new card printed to be able to use it there. GGGggggrrrrr (another reason for me to just function in cash!) oohh and somewhere in that process one child ran over the other with a cart full of food. So you can better understand the picture of what we have here is:
1. Un-showered holey jean wearing sweaty mom ( i was previously mowing the lawn but discovered we were out of milk for breakfast) I totally fit the stereotypical part of someone not able to pay their bill
3 hungry very impatient girls
1 child sprawled out on the floor screaming as though she had just been run over by a fruit truck......oh ya, she was!
1 child melting down because she thinks she just killed her sister by involuntary manslaughter!
1 child whining hysterically about her headache that I have ignored for the last month.
Of course this was all simultaneously happening while I am trying to discuss my options with the manager! This they can do all that at the same time but all 3 of them to look nicely at the camera for a picture is asking to much? Our day quickly fell apart after that. Every stop we made added 2 more stops to the day!
What is it that when you can see the day falling to pieces around you everyone else wants to jump on board that sinking ship!
So our day with only 1 stop in it turned into 11 unproductive stops! Upon arriving home we discovered a gas burner had been left on for 4hrs and a charred teapot had squealed its last!
We all breathed a prayer of thanks for saving our home. And resigned to find that elusive peace another day! Maybe when they finally decided to lock whats left of this crazy mom in a padded room I will find rest.
(some children played more than one part in the making of this episode of Mommy's gonna blow!)
Philippians 4:4 & 10 - 13
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
1. Un-showered holey jean wearing sweaty mom ( i was previously mowing the lawn but discovered we were out of milk for breakfast) I totally fit the stereotypical part of someone not able to pay their bill
3 hungry very impatient girls
1 child sprawled out on the floor screaming as though she had just been run over by a fruit truck......oh ya, she was!
1 child melting down because she thinks she just killed her sister by involuntary manslaughter!
1 child whining hysterically about her headache that I have ignored for the last month.
Of course this was all simultaneously happening while I am trying to discuss my options with the manager! This they can do all that at the same time but all 3 of them to look nicely at the camera for a picture is asking to much? Our day quickly fell apart after that. Every stop we made added 2 more stops to the day!
What is it that when you can see the day falling to pieces around you everyone else wants to jump on board that sinking ship!
So our day with only 1 stop in it turned into 11 unproductive stops! Upon arriving home we discovered a gas burner had been left on for 4hrs and a charred teapot had squealed its last!
We all breathed a prayer of thanks for saving our home. And resigned to find that elusive peace another day! Maybe when they finally decided to lock whats left of this crazy mom in a padded room I will find rest.
(some children played more than one part in the making of this episode of Mommy's gonna blow!)
Philippians 4:4 & 10 - 13
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
120/365
OOOOOOH A new tool! Geoff and I both took a weekend CERT class to learn about how to respond in an emergency. It was a great and very informative class. Although I never ever want to put into practice what I learned I do feel so much more confident to field dress a wound than the frantic screaming mimi(sp?) I was before! My response to Amia's fractured wrist last year played a huge part in my required attendance at this class. :(
Sunday, May 2, 2010
119/365
He really does not like having his picture taken. He will do his best to ruin my idea of the "perfect shot" and yet he will still come out looking adorable.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
118/365
As a mom I often don many a hat, from the chefs hat to referee. I can think of very few that are actually flattering to wear. When I am scrubbing toilets this is the hat I choose to wear. So that when I catch a glimpse of my self in the mirror what I see is not the maid hat but a true representation of what being a mom is all about! There is no job or hat we put on that can match the treasure of being a mom. Yet sometimes it is all to easy to forget when my daily uniform is more often than not composed of a bandanna and sweats. Its nice to remind myself that although cleaning toilets may not be glamorous I still can be!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
117/365
I knew if I avoided the dishes long enough .....who am
I kidding I never imagined this! Let alone the pink gloves.
He is gonna be merciless when He finds out I took his pic and posted it.
Oh well, i think hes pretty great!
Macedonia
Many of you know that for years it has been our hearts desire to be involved in Missions. We have been willing and ready for God to show us where he would like us to be involved. While we wait for that purpose full direction to be revealed, we have been given the opportunity to serve on a short term mission trip to Macedonia. We will be traveling with a team from our church here in Wichita on June 4th. We will be gone 9 days and will be hosted by friends of ours that have been serving in Macedonia for over a decade. The trip will be to help build both a playground and a relationship with the Macedonian people, showing them God’s gracious love. We will also be teaching an English class as well as putting on a Vacation Bible School for the kids there. Both Geoff and I will be going as well as our oldest daughter, Grace. She has expressed a deep desire to be involved ever since our family went on a mission trip 2 yrs ago to a Navajo reservation in Utah. We are so excited for her and to be able to be part of developing her passion to share Christ.
We are sending out this letter for two reasons:
1) So that you all may be part of the tangible work God is doing through prayer. Over the last few years we have come to know the extreme value of prayer in our lives as its importance has become the very air we breathe. We have already seen Him working in just the short time this trip has come about, and we can hardly wait to share every aspect of this journey with you.
A) We will not be taking our other two daughters, Amia (8) and Zoe (7) with us. So please pray for them as this will be the longest that we have been apart. As well as my sister who will be watching them while we are gone.
B) Pray for our hearts and the hearts of the people we come in contact with to be open and pliable to shaping of Gods masterful hands.
C) Pray for all of the details and loose ends to come together both on our end and in Macedonia.
D) Pray that we will be refreshment to the missionaries there and not a burden, with that pray that we will be flexible with whatever God has in store for us.
E) For Grace (our daughter) to embrace every moment with enthusiasm and set aside all fear and worry. (She is not a fan of change) J
2) If you would like to help further this trip and feel led to do so there is an opportunity for you to participate financially. The approximate cost of our trip is $4,500. We have a paypal account set up on my BLOG so you can donate that way. (you don’t have to have a paypal account to use this feature) If you would rather you can make a check payable to MSCC and send it to:
Morning Star Community Church/Macedonia Trip 11010 E Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS. 67207
We don’t see this as just a few people making the trip but an entire team of people going with us. Thank you for being part of that team.
Geoffrey, Holland, and Grace Kisch
I will be updating my blog every chance I get so that you can also be part of our journey that way.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bonus 116/365
This made me smile.......
Sunday, April 25, 2010
113/365
I know we live in Kansas and all, but this is not a common occurrence on our street! We live smack dab in the middle of a city of 300,000! No idea what was going on, other than someone decided that our street was the place to take a ride! It was the highlight and bewilderment of our afternoon.
112/365
Ear Candles! Disgusting and Fascinating all at the same time. We have a contest at our house to see who can alway produce the most ear wax for the candle. The winner gets to have sweet potato pie for supper............yes I'm kidding.......about the pie.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Words I Love
I can never seem to get enough of my children's thoughts.....wait let me rephrase that. The thoughts that make a smile spread across my face like a wave eternally embracing the shore. Those are the thoughts I can never get enough of. To be perfectly honest the thoughts that ramble on with no direction and only serve to evaporate air....Those ones I can however get enough of. And before I prove to you where my children get the latter, on with my point.....
We often have our best conversations in the car.
A few nights ago one of those lingering smiles held my face with just such a conversation.
Mom I can't wait to babysit!-Grace
I know baby you will be a great babysitter.
Mom I can't wait either, Somebody told me once when I was holding so&so that I would be good at taking care of kids! - Amia
Sounds like fun!
Mom! Do you know what I cant wait for? -Zoe
No Zoe what?
I cant wait for all the babies to quit their whining!-Zoe
hmmm (big smile/stifled guffaw)
Another such conversation happened tonight.
When God created the world He did not use a pen and paper to make His design did he? - Grace
Nope, What did He do?
He spoke - both Grace and Amia shout in perfect harmony
Right
Silence
Mom? Wasn't that Kinda lazy of God to not make a design and just speak instead?- Amia
Powerful yes, Lazy, No. If you tell your sister to get you the pencil on the floor next to you yes that's lazy but if God commands the stars into being that's powerful. You understand?
Yes - Amia
Mom when I grow up I want to be a computer genius. -Amia
OK baby
We often have our best conversations in the car.
A few nights ago one of those lingering smiles held my face with just such a conversation.
Mom I can't wait to babysit!-Grace
I know baby you will be a great babysitter.
Mom I can't wait either, Somebody told me once when I was holding so&so that I would be good at taking care of kids! - Amia
Sounds like fun!
Mom! Do you know what I cant wait for? -Zoe
No Zoe what?
I cant wait for all the babies to quit their whining!-Zoe
hmmm (big smile/stifled guffaw)
Another such conversation happened tonight.
When God created the world He did not use a pen and paper to make His design did he? - Grace
Nope, What did He do?
He spoke - both Grace and Amia shout in perfect harmony
Right
Silence
Mom? Wasn't that Kinda lazy of God to not make a design and just speak instead?- Amia
Powerful yes, Lazy, No. If you tell your sister to get you the pencil on the floor next to you yes that's lazy but if God commands the stars into being that's powerful. You understand?
Yes - Amia
Mom when I grow up I want to be a computer genius. -Amia
OK baby
One of those days
It has been too long dear friend since I have taken the time to soak in your cathartic embrace. I have become obsessed with making sure all my obligatory ducks are in a row before I take the time to indulge in writing. This week however seemed to laugh in my face at the mere thought of accomplishing such a feat. The mocking cry whispered words of doubt as I dared to even consider time sequestered away just for me? Determination boiled within me as I faced the day with caffeinated kyrptonite holstered in my cart. One stop to make and 3 things to accomplish and the bliss would be mine! I could taste it as I hurriedly walked the aisles snatching the deals to make my day. Excitement built with each step closer to the cash register.........That is until my card was denied! Denied I stomped my foot with toddler tantrum like enthusiasm and told them they were wrong! I called the bank and they too told her she was wrong. No matter they would not take my card. I would have to go to bank and have a new card printed to be able to use it there. GGGggggrrrrr (another reason for me to just function in cash!) oohh and somewhere in that process one child ran over the other with a cart full of food. So you can better understand the picture of what we have here is:
1. Un-showered holey jean wearing sweaty mom ( i was previously mowing the lawn but discovered we were out of milk for breakfast) I totally fit the stereotypical part of someone not able to pay their bill
3 hungry very impatient girls
1 child sprawled out on the floor screaming as though she had just been run over by a fruit truck......oh ya, she was!
1 child melting down because she thinks she just killed her sister by involuntary manslaughter!
1 child whining hysterically about her headache that I have ignored for the last month.
Of course this was all simultaneously happening while I am trying to discuss my options with the manager! This they can do all that at the same time but all 3 of them to look nicely at the camera for a picture is asking to much? Our day quickly fell apart after that. Every stop we made added 2 more stops to the day!
What is it that when you can see the day falling to pieces around you everyone else wants to jump on board that sinking ship!
So our day with only 1 stop in it turned into 11 unproductive stops! Upon arriving home we discovered a gas burner had been left on for 4hrs and a charred teapot had squealed its last!
We all breathed a prayer of thanks for saving our home. And resigned to find that elusive peace another day! Maybe when they finally decided to lock whats left of this crazy mom in a padded room I will find rest.
(some children played more than one part in the making of this episode of Mommy's gonna blow!)
Philippians 4:4 & 10 - 13
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
1. Un-showered holey jean wearing sweaty mom ( i was previously mowing the lawn but discovered we were out of milk for breakfast) I totally fit the stereotypical part of someone not able to pay their bill
3 hungry very impatient girls
1 child sprawled out on the floor screaming as though she had just been run over by a fruit truck......oh ya, she was!
1 child melting down because she thinks she just killed her sister by involuntary manslaughter!
1 child whining hysterically about her headache that I have ignored for the last month.
Of course this was all simultaneously happening while I am trying to discuss my options with the manager! This they can do all that at the same time but all 3 of them to look nicely at the camera for a picture is asking to much? Our day quickly fell apart after that. Every stop we made added 2 more stops to the day!
What is it that when you can see the day falling to pieces around you everyone else wants to jump on board that sinking ship!
So our day with only 1 stop in it turned into 11 unproductive stops! Upon arriving home we discovered a gas burner had been left on for 4hrs and a charred teapot had squealed its last!
We all breathed a prayer of thanks for saving our home. And resigned to find that elusive peace another day! Maybe when they finally decided to lock whats left of this crazy mom in a padded room I will find rest.
(some children played more than one part in the making of this episode of Mommy's gonna blow!)
Philippians 4:4 & 10 - 13
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
120/365
OOOOOOH A new tool! Geoff and I both took a weekend CERT class to learn about how to respond in an emergency. It was a great and very informative class. Although I never ever want to put into practice what I learned I do feel so much more confident to field dress a wound than the frantic screaming mimi(sp?) I was before! My response to Amia's fractured wrist last year played a huge part in my required attendance at this class. :(
Sunday, May 2, 2010
119/365
He really does not like having his picture taken. He will do his best to ruin my idea of the "perfect shot" and yet he will still come out looking adorable.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
118/365
As a mom I often don many a hat, from the chefs hat to referee. I can think of very few that are actually flattering to wear. When I am scrubbing toilets this is the hat I choose to wear. So that when I catch a glimpse of my self in the mirror what I see is not the maid hat but a true representation of what being a mom is all about! There is no job or hat we put on that can match the treasure of being a mom. Yet sometimes it is all to easy to forget when my daily uniform is more often than not composed of a bandanna and sweats. Its nice to remind myself that although cleaning toilets may not be glamorous I still can be!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
117/365
I knew if I avoided the dishes long enough .....who am
I kidding I never imagined this! Let alone the pink gloves.
He is gonna be merciless when He finds out I took his pic and posted it.
Oh well, i think hes pretty great!
Macedonia
Many of you know that for years it has been our hearts desire to be involved in Missions. We have been willing and ready for God to show us where he would like us to be involved. While we wait for that purpose full direction to be revealed, we have been given the opportunity to serve on a short term mission trip to Macedonia. We will be traveling with a team from our church here in Wichita on June 4th. We will be gone 9 days and will be hosted by friends of ours that have been serving in Macedonia for over a decade. The trip will be to help build both a playground and a relationship with the Macedonian people, showing them God’s gracious love. We will also be teaching an English class as well as putting on a Vacation Bible School for the kids there. Both Geoff and I will be going as well as our oldest daughter, Grace. She has expressed a deep desire to be involved ever since our family went on a mission trip 2 yrs ago to a Navajo reservation in Utah. We are so excited for her and to be able to be part of developing her passion to share Christ.
We are sending out this letter for two reasons:
1) So that you all may be part of the tangible work God is doing through prayer. Over the last few years we have come to know the extreme value of prayer in our lives as its importance has become the very air we breathe. We have already seen Him working in just the short time this trip has come about, and we can hardly wait to share every aspect of this journey with you.
A) We will not be taking our other two daughters, Amia (8) and Zoe (7) with us. So please pray for them as this will be the longest that we have been apart. As well as my sister who will be watching them while we are gone.
B) Pray for our hearts and the hearts of the people we come in contact with to be open and pliable to shaping of Gods masterful hands.
C) Pray for all of the details and loose ends to come together both on our end and in Macedonia.
D) Pray that we will be refreshment to the missionaries there and not a burden, with that pray that we will be flexible with whatever God has in store for us.
E) For Grace (our daughter) to embrace every moment with enthusiasm and set aside all fear and worry. (She is not a fan of change) J
2) If you would like to help further this trip and feel led to do so there is an opportunity for you to participate financially. The approximate cost of our trip is $4,500. We have a paypal account set up on my BLOG so you can donate that way. (you don’t have to have a paypal account to use this feature) If you would rather you can make a check payable to MSCC and send it to:
Morning Star Community Church/Macedonia Trip 11010 E Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS. 67207
We don’t see this as just a few people making the trip but an entire team of people going with us. Thank you for being part of that team.
Geoffrey, Holland, and Grace Kisch
I will be updating my blog every chance I get so that you can also be part of our journey that way.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bonus 116/365
This made me smile.......Sunday, April 25, 2010
113/365
I know we live in Kansas and all, but this is not a common occurrence on our street! We live smack dab in the middle of a city of 300,000! No idea what was going on, other than someone decided that our street was the place to take a ride! It was the highlight and bewilderment of our afternoon.
112/365
Ear Candles! Disgusting and Fascinating all at the same time. We have a contest at our house to see who can alway produce the most ear wax for the candle. The winner gets to have sweet potato pie for supper............yes I'm kidding.......about the pie.
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