Pondering

I must study politics and war that my sons may have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, navel architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture....

in order to give their children the right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.



The next generation will stand on your shoulders. They will either be straight or fall off.

God is the Ruler yet...

As the government tries desperately to break the Constitution in every possible way remember...

"This is my Father's world.
I rest me in the thought
That though the wrong seems oft' so strong
God is the ruler yet."

The Vanishing World

In God we trust... How much longer will it remain?

Something to ponder... do we still trust in God for our nation?

Jessica

Respect and Thought

These two characteristics are lacking on today's culture. Especially where the elderly are concerned.

Yesterday we all went to my great-grandmother's and spent about a hour cleaning her yard up... we raked, picked up sticks and trimmed. That was it, but it meant so much to her.

From a young age we have been instilled with the desire to respect the elderly around us. They are still humans and without them we wouldn't have the heritage we have.

Robert E. Lee Quotes

1. Fame which does not result from good actions and achievements, for the good of the whole people, is not to be desired. Nero had fame, who envies him?
2. Hold to your purity and virtue. They will sustain you in every calamity.
3. A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets, and in which strife and civil war are to take the place of brotherly love and kindness, has no charm for me.
4. (Of the Capitol Building) That beautiful feature of our landscape has ceased to charm me as much as formerly. I now fear the mischief that is brewing there.
5. It is well that war is terrible-or we should grow too fond of it.
6. We may be annihilated, but we can not be conquered.
7. We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
8. No man can be so important in the world that he does not need the goodwill and approval of others.
9. There is always a hazard in military movements, nut we must decide between the positions of inaction and the risk of action.
10. Do your duty in all things... you can not do more and you should not desire to do less.
11. Gods will aught to be our aim, and I ma quite content that his design be accomplished and not mine.
12. My experience with men has neither disposed me to think worse of them nor indisposed to serve them.
13. Those who oppose our services are not always to be regarded as our enemies.
14. I am of the opinion that all who can should vote for the most intelligent, honest, and conscientious men eligible for office.
15. I feat the liberties of our country will be buried in the tomb of a great nation.
16. The dominant party can not reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.

Jess

His Hands...

We went to violin lessons today. As I walked out to the car I had my violin across my back (my favorite place for it), my backpack in my arms, and Baby Brother's tiny hand tucked into my hand. He is so sweet and small. He smiles at me and I want to hug him. He walks with me and I smile at him.

Before to long, he will be grown. He will be 18 and I will me 32. Impossible. So I let him hold my hand a little longer. It will be to soon that he let's go.

Oldest Sister

Our Muesum Trip

As we traveled to Birmingham, AL we pondered what we were about to see. Birmingham, AL had one of the view muesums to receive this exhibit. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. As we journeyed through this amazing exhibit, we learned tons. I am posting the stories later... I need to find some images on the web.

A penny for your laundry

Well, as the saying goes... "A Mother's Love is like Laundry; Always there and always over flowing."

Our laundry is mountains high. ALWAYS! Never is there a time when the laundry person of the month says, "Boy, am I bored! I think I will go read a book." NEVER!!! EVER!!!

There is always laundry to fold. Laundry to wash. Laundry to collect. Laundry to sort. Laundry to dry. Then ditto again.

My wonderful mother (who although a mite tired right now is very wise) came up with the "Dime a Drier Load" idea. VERY simple.

1 Enter the laundry room
2 Think to your self, "today I am going to help NOT hinder"
3 start a load of laundry
4 when you remove the previously washed load from the machine put it into the drier.
5 start the drier (this is a important step)
6 insert one dime into the coffee can on the drier


When we have filled up our can of dimes, we will be sending them to a Romanian Orphanage. Care to join us?

He Leadeth Me through the New Year!

He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, whate'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll'wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.

Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me!

He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll'wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.

Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me!

He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful foll'wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.

And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the victr'ys won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God thru Jordan leadeth me.


May the Lord lead you through 2010!

Happy New Year!!

The P family!


P.S. This is a great song. We sing it at Bible Study and we play it on our violins, it is beautiful!