If that's what it takes to praise you

There is a song that I really love called "Bring the Rain." (Chances are, you've heard of it too.) Anyway, I was reminded of it this week and I thought that I would share this song, which has become so special and encouraging to me, with all of you.





“Bring the Rain”
MercyMe

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I've gone through

The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind

To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of
The dark clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what's a little rain
So I pray

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty



Risa

More videos

Here are some more interesting videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbEKAwCoCKw&feature=player_embedded

This one (^) is another thefuntheory.com video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9iq9gdeIE4&feature=related

And this one (^) is a just a neat video my mom found.

Hope you enjoy!

ESam

The fun theory

Hello all!

I just saw this video on a friend's blog, and I thought it was neat, so I'm putting it here, too.
(Click the title to see the video)

ESam

Birthdays- present and future

This September, Squire R (our young knight-in-training) had his birthday. The usual cake-with-family was followed by a special visit to the zoo! I am a little tardy in posting but we actually remembered to bring our camera to the zoo, so I thought I should post about it anyway.

Say hello to the Squire's dream cake! Edible paper is so fun! Mom let Squire choose what he wanted on his cake. The request? A cowboy, a horse, and flowers. Mom had to make her own frosting flower but we were able to incorporate two of his favorite movie characters. :D

This is his VERY happy grin. Chocolate, cowboys, and loads of attention can do that to a boy. ;)

Forget cake and ice-cream! Baby Girl likes the pizza!

He was very excited about his gifts! Buzz Lightyear, Buzz blanket, Woody, money, a light-up ball . . .

And a cool suit of armor! He spent most of the evening slaying foul dragons that looked an awful lot like my cousins.

After get a good night's sleep curled up with his new Buzz blanket [Thanks, Nana!], it was off to the zoo!

After riding the extremely rare, solid-gold peacock, he took a ride on the train.

Then it was off to see the animals!

Monkeys are his favorite animals. This particular monkey made the craziest sounds!

This poor guy fell asleep while eating. There were plenty of other hungry animals to see . . .

While at the zoo, Squire bought a plastic alligator with the money he's been saving. [Mostly in the form of nickels and pennies. ;)] Dad and Mom think that we should visit the zoo more often. I had forgotten how fun it could be!

In other news . . .

OUR MOM IS PREGNANT!

That's right; Mom is expecting a baby! If all goes well, there will be an eighth mouth to feed at our house in approximately 33 weeks. My parents were reading a baby book and learned the he or she is now about the size of a small grape. Mom commented that it is surprising how something so small can throw her whole body out of whack! We are all very excited and rather surprised about this pregnancy. Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this amazing and somewhat uncomfortable [for Mom] process!

"For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. " Psalm 139:13-16

~ Risa

Bible Bee

The Bible Bee results are in!! I got a letter from one of the chairmen and my certificate in the mail a little over a week ago!

I got the score of 257 out of a possible 300! I am so glad I participated in the Bible Bee and would without a doubt recommend it to anyone for next year!!! I was blessed with some of the nicest judges ever, it was a healthy competition, and all the other students were very friendly and encouraging! I loved it!

It started with prayer. All the children participating in the Bible Bee went the participant who was closest to them and prayed for them. Then we went into our classrooms and took a written test. It was one hour long and there were 225 question. Although the desks were uncomfortable and very small, I managed to complete about 180 of the questions.

Next, we went into the oral round stage! There were 2 oral rounds. There was 12 minutes per person in each oral round. You were asked to recite 4 different passages and answer 4 Bible knowledge questions in each oral round. I had a blast!
-Momo

Sick but getting better!

Everyone, I think an apology is due. For not posting in a while, that is.
We've all been sick with the flu for the past week or so, but we're starting to get better now. So we should be posting more often!

E Sam