Someone posted this in a mommies forum I follow on facebook. Really hit a sentimental button in my heart.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
The pacifier project
Today is the 2nd day of breaking off Dani's dependency on her pacifier. Its definitely harder than taking a candy from a baby.
She's about 2 years and 2 months old and based on the research I've made, 2 is the best time to break this habit.
"While parents worry that binkies may harm baby's teeth, they typically have no affect on a child under 2. "From a dental-health perspective, it's best to limit the pacifier when a child is 2 and stop it entirely by the time a child is 4," says John Stritikus, DDS, a pediatric dentist in Dickson, Tennessee. Past age 4, pacifiers can cause an overbite, open bite, or crossbite -- problems that affect chewing, speech, and appearance, and often require orthodontics to correct, notes Dr. Stritikus. Unfortunately, so-called orthodontic pacifiers don't make a difference. What matters is the frequency and intensity of the sucking habit."
-http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/bye-bye-binky-ending-the-pacifier-habit/
Like they say, its your child's first "addiction". It has been her comfort and ally. She started off with her fingers. But with our pediatrician's advise we gave her her pacifier. Its more sanitary to say the least.
We prayed and talked to her about it before. But its only been this week that we decided its now or never. Bryan's been quietly pulling her pacifier out in the middle of the night. Sometimes she didn't feel it. Sometimes she does and starts her whimpering.
But it surprised me how well she has handled herself. Dani actually exceeded my expectations. I was expecting tantrums, kicks and screams. But the 30+ mins of whimpering last night was not so bad. This afternoon she asked for it twice in a very calm manner. I answered no. Then she let it go.
This morning I gave her a lot of praises and high fives saying how she has been such a good girl. How grown up she has become. She laughed and I could see she was pretty happy with it, too.
Tonight expecting anything but so far so good.
We've been praying God give her the strength and peace to this challenge. Its a foretaste of more things she will have to go through someday. So far, she is making me very proud. Thank you, Lord!
- Cris Syching
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. - 1 Cor 10:12-13
Life only gets harder as the years go by. If you do decide to care for people, the enemy will always find a way to hurt you the most.
On our own capacity, it will not only be painful but it will also be a battle we can never win. Thats the honest truth.
The Bible is filled with promises of endurance and God not letting us go. Yes, we will have to brave through the storms. Storms that can hurt us physically, emotionally, mentally. Storms that will shake us to the core. But God has been true to His end of the promise. He is there with us. The hand to hold. The One to hold on to. The One who will help us pick up the pieces and make us whole again. It only gets harder when we fight it.
The world may shun Him. Try to prove He is no longer relevant. It will try to imitate the work He has made. But the day will come when all will fall short.
I thank the Lord for getting us through the hardest climbs. But I am also grateful that our Father has been there even through the smallest of trips, scratches and tear.
It can be done. Not alone.
- Cris Syching
Life only gets harder as the years go by. If you do decide to care for people, the enemy will always find a way to hurt you the most.
On our own capacity, it will not only be painful but it will also be a battle we can never win. Thats the honest truth.
The Bible is filled with promises of endurance and God not letting us go. Yes, we will have to brave through the storms. Storms that can hurt us physically, emotionally, mentally. Storms that will shake us to the core. But God has been true to His end of the promise. He is there with us. The hand to hold. The One to hold on to. The One who will help us pick up the pieces and make us whole again. It only gets harder when we fight it.
The world may shun Him. Try to prove He is no longer relevant. It will try to imitate the work He has made. But the day will come when all will fall short.
I thank the Lord for getting us through the hardest climbs. But I am also grateful that our Father has been there even through the smallest of trips, scratches and tear.
It can be done. Not alone.
- Cris Syching
Monday, August 26, 2013
Direction
Psalms 32:7-8
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
- Cris Syching
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
- Cris Syching
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Scriptures to remember
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.
Proverbs 19:20-21
Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord ’s purpose that prevails.
- Cris Syching
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.
Proverbs 19:20-21
Listen to advice and accept discipline,
and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord ’s purpose that prevails.
- Cris Syching
Saturday, August 24, 2013
The Dash
I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone,
from the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile,
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read,
with your life’s actions to rehash…
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent YOUR dash?
Copyright Linda Ellis
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone,
from the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile,
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read,
with your life’s actions to rehash…
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent YOUR dash?
Copyright Linda Ellis
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Monday, August 19, 2013
Image - ODB
As God’s children, we’re not limited by our genetic makeup. We can surrender our flaws to Him and allow Him to fulfill the potential He had in mind when He created us as unique expressions of His love. The power of God’s Spirit and the life of God’s Son are at work in us, conforming us to His image (2 Cor. 3:18).
- Cris Syching
- Cris Syching
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The Joy of Disappointment - ODB
Proverbs 3:1-12
Wisdom Bestows Well- Being
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
My son, do not despise the Lord ’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
Many times we struggle with the reality that our Father knows what is best. We assume our way is right. But, as we rest in Him, His purposes always prove to be for our good and His praise. To be honest, that’s easy to see when the outcome is better than we had hoped, but difficult when we can’t see the good right now or maybe won’t till heaven.
As wise King Solomon said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).
- Cris Syching
Wisdom Bestows Well- Being
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
My son, do not despise the Lord ’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
Many times we struggle with the reality that our Father knows what is best. We assume our way is right. But, as we rest in Him, His purposes always prove to be for our good and His praise. To be honest, that’s easy to see when the outcome is better than we had hoped, but difficult when we can’t see the good right now or maybe won’t till heaven.
As wise King Solomon said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).
- Cris Syching
Simplify
Don't simplify your life so you can do more. Simplify your life so you can focus on what matters. - whyte
- Cris Syching
- Cris Syching
Pride
“In God you come up against something which is in every respect immeasurably superior to yourself. . . . As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you” - CS LEWIS
Spiritual pride is the most arrogant of all kinds of pride.
- Cris Syching
Spiritual pride is the most arrogant of all kinds of pride.
- Cris Syching
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
The last
My husband has never been the one that will spoil me with flowers, chocolates and lavish gifts. He has always been realistic and reasonable. His love language has always been service (much to my dismay). But he has been with me through so much that I couldn't ask for a better partner in life.
He showed me this video the other day. In my life, Bryan has been my one and only. Sure I had my share of the trips and close shaves. But looking back, I am relieved. God really saved me from making big falls back then. God did make me wait a while to find my one love (28 years to be exact), but it has been worth it.
On Bryan's case, however, lets just say my prince had to take a lot of stops and turns before getting to me. But I think it was for the best. My husband wouldn't be the way he is now if it weren't for the times wherein he had to be molded.
He certainly got a lot of good points for this video, I have to say.
The Last
He showed me this video the other day. In my life, Bryan has been my one and only. Sure I had my share of the trips and close shaves. But looking back, I am relieved. God really saved me from making big falls back then. God did make me wait a while to find my one love (28 years to be exact), but it has been worth it.
On Bryan's case, however, lets just say my prince had to take a lot of stops and turns before getting to me. But I think it was for the best. My husband wouldn't be the way he is now if it weren't for the times wherein he had to be molded.
He certainly got a lot of good points for this video, I have to say.
The Last
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