This post is a day late, but it’s important, so it still made it to the publishing table. Oh, what if there was a publishing table! I digress.
My momma is wonderful. In so many ways, she’s always there, she’s a wise wise woman, she loves me without asking much in return. She is accepting, caring towards everyone. She’s simply the best.
I am so thankful for my momma, this mother’s day and always. Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
Today I attended the Chick-fil-a leadercast at Port City Church, the line up of speakers was impressive, John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Dave Ramsey, Frans Johanssen, Dan Cathy, to name a few.
There seemed to be an underlying theme of being a servant, of humility, and that I just love – especially in a world that screams out that you have to step on everyone to climb the ladder. There seems to be this new way of thinking about leadership that seems necessary and more effective.
Here are the notes I took today. I’ll be reviewing these multiple times, I am sure.
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Today has been weird, interesting, really. I’ve listened to more talk radio, read more articles, and watched more tv news than I have probably ever on any subject.
I guess today’s headlines have been too captivating not to read, and the approaches, have been from every angle.
From thenation.com, a few of the headlines of most read articles:
the headline from cnn.com
Regardless, it’s hard to know how to feel. I heard so many saying they are proud to be an American , which I am, I was even before this. Am I glad that a 10 year war had results? Why of course. Many men, women and children lost their lives on 9/11, many US troops have died in war, and yet there is still more to come, we can’t deny that. Many troops are still there, trudging forward, to continue the war on terror.
For a man who was hated by many, (just read twitter or facebook if you don’t believe that statement) many lengths were taken to dispose of his body in a Muslim tradition and buried at sea, to deny his followers the privilege of making his grave site a shrine. (according to talk radio sources)
But today, chants of “USA, USA” and “Hey, Hey, Hey Goodbye” were heard outside the whitehouse and at Ground Zero, celebrating, elation, joy, justice. And yet, I don’t think I’ve ever cheered the death of anyone, it’s an interesting concept.
The true celebration was marked just a few weeks ago with Easter, with the cross, the ressurection, the true Victory. Jesus paid the price for all of us so that we could have life to the full. The true celebration of defeat over evil. I celebrate Jesus death & resurrection every day, because it is the reason that I have life.
I didn’t mean to go straight Christian on you, but wait, yes I did. I believe it to my core. I believe it so much that I think we should be out in the streets celebrating this truth, this fact, daily, always, in our hearts, in our minds.
Regardless, I’m thankful for my country, for our military, for the great lengths and the training and the operations they carry out to keep me safe. But, I’m more thankful for Jesus. His victory is mine. I’m not trying to deny you of patriotism, I believe it’s important, but I believe more in the power of Jesus to save, to heal, to redeem, than I do in government or military.
For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:4
Here are some great reads out there on the subject:
The Gospel Coalition: How Should Christian’s Think About the Death of Osama Bin Laden?
The Resurgence: Love Your Enemies
CNN: Is it Morally Right to Celebrate Bin Laden’s death?
Desiring God: Is God Glad Osama Bin Laden is Dead?
If you have seen other good articles or thoughts on the subject, please leave a comment.
Commonly asked questions in pregnancy at this stage:
Do you have a name?
YES! We have a name, and no we are not telling.
Have you bought a lot of baby stuff?
Not really. A crib at ikea. I think it’s so cute. Some little things, a hat, burp cloths, books, a onesie, a diaper bag.
Do you feel him kick?
Oh yes! Often!
I first came up with the design for baby boy’s room a few months ago when I wasn’t feeling so great. It was a great way to keep me entertained.
I pulled fabrics from Amy Butler, paint color, furniture, and some existing pieces in, to create this mood board:
1. Paper lanterns and accent puffs, also wall color (but not striped)
2. Baby boys crib, this is the actual crib that we purchased!
3. Cute owls from etsy or somewhere.
4. Curtains, also Ikea, this might change.
5. A white dresser that will double as a changing table.
6. Rug, the actual one we purchased!
And now, the fabrics have shifted, based on what’s really available in my town, and that’s okay too.
My friend Lauren helped me pick out some fabrics in blue and orange at a nearby fabric store, that will be used as a crib skirt, possibly curtains and maybe a crib bumper. She also helped me with the ever-so daunting task of picking out paint colors, I’m just no good in this category, at least not yet.
I’ve tried to also design the lay out of baby boy’s room with it trying to double as a guest bedroom, but I’m having little luck getting things to look the way I want on paper, and let’s be honest, it will all change anyway once we get everything into his room and what’s most practical.
So what do you think? Blue and Orange? Does it work?
We went to the doctor this morning and found out the news! We’re so excited for our sweet baby boy! I’ve been feeling this little one kick around in there a lot more in the past few days! It is exciting to me, because I know he’s doing good in there! The doctor said that everything looks great, which is so fun to hear especially since I can’t always tell what’s on that screen.
Thanks for being excited for us! It means so much!
I know that. And I embrace that. I’ve been swirling around several websites lately that have really inspired me and have taught me about motherhood, saving moolah, inspiration, what to do, what not to do, etc. I’ve landed on the fact that this will be a process. One of those sites I will highlight is…
Money Saving Mom – this site is so inspirational because not only does it push the envelope on finding good deals, she has also challenged me in a big way to plan out books I’m going to read and to actually read them, with this post.
Now, granted, this is her job to maintain this site and to blog, but I was just amazed at the organization and the time and talent that it takes to pull something like this off. Needless to say, I’m inspired!
As you know, in light of my recent attempts to read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (again), and plant my own garden (updated pictures coming soon!), eat seasonally, and to spend 10% of our food dollars on local produce. One thing I’ve yet to share, but certainly will soon, is our switch to use toxic-less cleaning products through Shaklee.
This video was super inspiring to me and proof that we are on the right track. Thanks to my friend, Jenny Vetter for sharing it!
After you watch it, consider signing up for their email list.
do you remember when facebook placed this big emphasis on interests and music and movies. everytime someone would change one of those it would appear highlighted in light yellow on your friend list (before there was a newsfeed!). i had forgotten all about it. until i was testing out my new facebook email address (wha?) kellycain@facebook.com yes, it really works, too! and it pops up the last time you sent a message to whomever is in the “to” field. this time it was me, and apparently i sent myself a message with a list of interests on june 13, 2007 and this is what it said:
Jesus
summer projects
dry humor
hipster things
new orleans
nonverbals
music
Meredith College
cornhuskin’
itunes
fountains
salvation
praha
kosice
gadgets
shipment
newsweek
the loop
learning dances
google
football
the wolfpack
christmas lights
travel
big cities
journaling
lower case letters
fonts
facebook
cru
level 5
evangelism
grow zone
event tents
itunes single of the week
photography
scruff
blueprint
kidstuf
love
grace
truth
time
has it changed? most definitely there are some to add. there are some to take away. but how fun. a time capsule of interests tucked into facebook. hidden. i think i shall come up with my list for today and see the difference. i’ll get right on that.
Jer and I just got back from a marriage conference on love & respect, based on the book Love & Respect. This was not your typical marriage conference, there were singles there, (gasp!) Principles were taught that anyone could benefit from hearing, regardless of your situation, married, single, widowed, divorced, separated, dating, engaged…
The whole thing is based on two simple principles.
LOVE EMPOWERS a husband to energize his wife
RESPECT EMPOWERS a wife to energize her husband
Bottom line: unless we embrace these concepts we’ll find ourselves caught in the crazy cycle.
If we find ourselves stuck in this pattern, there is hope.
It was 9 hours of content. Straight up. Good stuff. The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree at Wrightsville Beach, it was so lovely there with this beautiful weather that it was hard to go inside for the conference.
Afterwards we had lunch at David’s Deli in Lumina Station and then went to the library book sale. More on that to come.
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