Purtying up

One of the great things about Sundays is we get to get gussied up.

Today, Coti wanted to join us.

Doug took these pics. Her flamboyance and joy shine through.

October 26, 2018

First Conference with Mrs. Holman in KA!

Tatum is small but mighty. This was what Mrs. Holman shared with me immediately. She is a JOY to have in the class.

Her strengths are that she is thoughtful, strong, confident and truthful. She is self-controlled also. Loves to learn, great listener and is respectful to everyone.

Of course, there are areas she would need to improve. She is a leader, and the kids playing with her. This means she is a big responsibility to role model obedience. There are times when she can tow the line. I love what Mrs. Holman says that she should look as if she is doing it for the Lord. She is leading others to the High Road not LOWER.

I am going to make that BIG O in her bedroom like Mrs. Holman suggested. When we are in the O circle, we are obeying and we are in God’s protection and happiness. Adults are happy,, and she is happy. When you are outside the O, there is sadness all around but especially with yourself.

One of Tatum’s strengths is her STRONG conscience. She is ultra-aware of her behavior, and Mrs. Holman says she is more aware than any other. I love this about Tot…She gets it!! She often punishes herself because she knows what she did was not a positive thing.

I see so much growth in Tatum academically too. She excels in her work, but could always work on being neater. I want her to take pride in her own BEST, and know she is working for the Lord and not man (Col 3:23).

I’m so proud of you, Tot. I love you to pieces, and I only see your road being more bright, albeit hard, but with God, you’ll be able to weather all the storms and reap the blessings.

October 21, 2018

You are “boo”tiful! Halloween bags for others

Tatum and I love to make things for others. It also is a way for us to engage in arts and crafts but with a purpose.

We wanted to make little haunted houses out of paper bags, so we got to coloring, cutting and pasting.

Then, we added a bag of cookies to each one.

We made one for Mrs. Holman, Mrs. Chadwick (front desk), Mrs. Gould (asst to Holman), Mrs. Temple (PVCP headmaster), and Mama! They say, “You are “boo”tiful!

Thanks for making it fun, Taties!

October 19, 2018October 21, 2018

While I make dinner…..

She draws for me.

Tonight was especially bright and full of color.

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Pumpkin Chapel with 19 little pumpkins and the HOPE of Christ.

Tatum’s Kindergarten class was in charge of Chapel today. It was to be a Pumpkin Theme.

The 19 little pumpkins started it all out with the pledge, the Christian pledge, and then their pledge to the Bible. (These are all said daily).

Mrs. Holman did such a great job getting them altogether and prepared.

They sung all kinds of songs. My favorite was “Be Careful how you…..” Here are the lyrics:

O Be Careful, Little Eyes

O be careful little eyes what you see

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little eyes what you see

O be careful little ears what you hear

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little ears what you hear

O be careful little hands what you do

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little hands what you do

O be careful little feet where you go

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little feet where you go

O be careful little mouth what you say

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little mouth what you say

This song should be sung and memorized for ALL OF US.

After prayer and a few songs, they shared how God made them each special. (Just how pumpkins are all different!)

Tatum said, “God made me special to…….Help people.” I sure liked that answer!

All the kids shared how God made them special and for what cause.

THEN, the piece de’resistance.

Mrs. Holman shared the Gospel but using the parable of a pumpkin. She played the part of a farmer and how the farmer spreads seeds and then waits for his pumpkin crop. Then, the pumpkin is picked, but the insides are filled with YUK! Then He scoops out all the YUK, and carves it. Then He puts a LIGHT inside as to have it shine and give light to all. We are HIS creation, new and forgiven.

The parable was then explained.

The first pumpkin with the light is God’s work on us. This second pumpkin has a face and looks good on the outside, but still has the YUK inside. Much of the world is like this; still miserable and full of YUK. They need a Savior, but they first must recognize their sin and how it’s impossible to forgive ourselves. We need JESUS!