Obtaining Mercy

A Must Read Link

And no, it isn't political!  (just in case you were wondering!) :)

Some days, the Lord send me an extra special blessing - just for me!  Today was one of those days.

Vanessa, at A Sweet Fragrance, shared her thoughts on "People, not Vegetables".  It really touched my heart.  I think you will be blessed by it as well.  I especially loved her use of Scripture!  I had never thought about it in those terms before.

Thanks, Vanessa!

Alesha

Link to Share

I think you will love this picture post by Lady Why!

Check out Where The Kudzu Grows:  The Good Samaritan

Blogging Secrets Revealed

Just wanted to share:

One of my most-used sites: http://dictionary.reference.com/

I use the thesaurus more than the dictionary, but they both get a work out when I'm blogging.

There are also word games (which I haven't tried yet) and a daily crossword puzzle (which I finished today, but probably won't have time for on most days.)

I feel that IF I am going to share my thoughts, I need to do so in the best manner possible.  This site is one of the tools I use to do just that.

Alesha

Library Staircase

If you love books as much as I do, you will appreciate this architect's ingenuity.  I saw this picture and knew I needed to see more of it.

THIS is the story.

Here's the picture to pique your interest:

 

Beautiful, isn't it?!

Enjoy!

Alesha

Links For You and An Isaac Update

I thought I'd share with ya'll just a few things I've run across lately that I thought you might be interested in.  All of these have links attached, even though my blog theme has them in such a subtle color that they don't jump right out at you.  Just hover over each one with your cursor to see the links.

• I know you will get a blessing from this post by Courtney at Nesting Instincts.  She and her children shared Valentines with the residents at a local nursing home. :)  Wonderful idea for next year!

• Michelle is embroidering her way through the year.  She is making such gorgeous things, too.  I am amazed at the projects she is doing with her new embroidery machine.  (Michelle is also mom to a beautiful girl with needs similar to Isaac's, so you will occasionally see Emily updates there too.)
  

• There are some amazing contest-winning photos here (click on the first picture, in order to see the other photos):  2009 Photo Contest - National Wildlife Federation

• This gets my chuckle-of-the-day award!  Pothole Gardens by Pete Dungey - "An ongoing series of public installations highlighting the problem of surface imperfections on Britain's roads."  (it will be interesting to hear Tia's take on this one!!!) :)

• I am going to be trying this salad, simply because it looks like such an odd mix of foods.  Those are the ones that I usually like!

• Our church radio station will be holding its annual Restorathon this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  This is how we raise the yearly budget for the upcoming year.  I love that you can listen live 24/7 to our station from the web - that is such a blessing to many around the world!  The station is a big blessing to us, too, because Isaac likes music so much.  We turn it on often for him, and he is starting to let us know when he wants the radio on.  That is how much of an impact that WLVF has had in our lives. 

The Restorathon begins at 7 a.m. on Thursday!  I am going to do my best to be up and alert and listening!!! :)  If you are unable to listen, perhaps you will help us pray that the budget will be met for this upcoming year, so that our station can continue to spread the Gospel around the world on WLVF!  Thanks so much!

Isaac Update:  the little stinker had no fever yesterday, and was feeling great (that means, loud and happy all day!!!); but today, his temp is just slightly elevated and he is one grumpy little man. :(  So, we're not quite sure what is going on there...we will just have to wait and see.

I pray you have a wonderful week!

Alesha

Look What I Found

This is especially for my cousin, Joy, and she will totally understand why I am so excited!!!  But I think most of you will enjoy this video:

How To Tie A Scarf by Jennifer at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Just a note, she promises that this is just Part #1 of scarf tying!!!  I can't wait to catch the next video, too!

Blessings,

Alesha

Great Links to Check Out

I ran across these great posts this week, and wanted to share them with you!

Here they are, in no particular order: :o)

100 Board - Math Help

Laura shares an idea to learn multiplication facts and counting by sets.

Chinese New Year - Homeschool Lesson Ideas

Cheryl reviews books and gives some fabulously fun ways to celebrate.

Finding Great Clothes at a Thrift Store

Jennifer and her friends make an entertaining video while shopping at Goodwill!

Our church services will be streamed live this week, as usual.  If you'd like to watch, you will find the church site here:  Landmark Baptist Church.  Click "media" and "live services".  Service times are Sunday morning at 10 and 11, eastern time; and 7:30 on Sunday evening.

May God bless your weekend,

Alesha