Peep of the Month

Guess what!?! I won the Peep of the Month at Pieces of Me! I just love winning things. Miti picked me to win a header for my blog that she designed just for me. She also designed a matching button. Plus she's going to do a digital scrap page for me too.

Now, as you can see, I don't have the header displayed yet, but stay tuned I will get it all done sometime in the near future. This is just so exciting. I've never had anything specially designed just for me. Just wait until you see it. It's beautiful!

Miti is just so talented. You need to check out her blog when you get a chance. Who knows maybe you can be the next Peep of the Month. Also check her out at the Five Mom's Blog. She's part of that fun group too.

Thanks again Miti!!

Amish Country

On Saturday Tracy and I went to Holmes County, Ohio to visit the Amish Communities of Berlin, Sugarcreek and Walnut Creek. The girls were at the Church of God Ohio State Youth Convention in Columbus for the weekend. And since they were gone, Tracy and I decided to take a day trip. We got to eat some really good Amish food. We did a little shopping and a lot of sight-seeing and just a whole lot of being together and talking. It was so much fun. So here are a few pictures we took.

Beautiful valley in Holmes County

Little Country Church

I believe this is a young couple who are dating. Married men have beards and I don't believe he did. We tried to be careful and show respect by not taking pictures of their faces.

I believe this guy may have been a Menonite. He was giving buggy rides at one of the places we stopped to shop.

This horse and buggy was outside a cheese shop we stopped at called Heini's. They have the best cheese. I loved the beautiful basket in this buggy. The woman that had this buggy walked up with another basket about this size trimmed in blue and I think it had a lid on it. Gorgeous!

Farm

Another farm.

Another beautiful valley with several farms. Some are amish and some not.

We saw more Amish families out in buggies on this trip than we ever have before. We drove out in the countryside a lot more than we normally do and saw some really interesting sights. At one point we were following 3 buggies and then there was another one come towards us in the opposite lane. Very cool. Below is a video of a couple buggies we were following and then passed. Tracy took this video but turned it off when we got close enough that they could see us. Again we tried to respect their wishes about being photographed. There are actually 2 buggies here. The one in front has a folding table tied to the back of his buggy. I didn't know what it was until I saw this video. lol

The Lord blessed us with such a beautiful day and wonderful time together. I hope you enjoyed our pictures. Tracy took most of the pictures on this day because I was driving.

M2M Blogroll Scavenger Hunt

I'm participating in a scavenger hunt atThe Preacher's Wife website. If you'd like to know more, click on the above button.

The Treasures

1. First Name. Cathy

2. State and Country of Residence. Ohio, USA

3. Husband’s Ministry Title. Pastor

4. Length of time in Current Ministry Location. {IMPORTANT: There are several of you who may not be in a current ‘official’ pastorate/ministry, etc. That makes you no less a minister’s wife! You play along, girlfriends, and let us pray for you!} 13 years

5. Children? If yes, give gender and ages. 2 girls ages 15 and 18

6. Number of unique homes in which you’ve lived during your marriage. 4

7. Cook Sunday lunch or eat out? Eat out or carry out

8. Typically on time for Sunday School or not? Yes, usually, which is a good thing since I'm one of the teachers. (Today doesn't count. I was late because I was reading everyone's post for the scavenger hunt! lol)

9. Favorite TV Show. Extreme Home Makeover

10. Something you watch/like/do that you would never tell the church people. (Except now you just did…lol) I really can't think of anything except maybe that I watch Survivor.

11. Most annoying church-related pet peeve. Folks who think criticism is a spiritual gift.

12. One thing you need to throw away but can’t bring yourself to do it. Some clothes that I haven't fit in for the last 5 years, but I keep hoping some day I will.

13. The one food you can not live without. chocolate

14. Parsonage or have your own home? own home

15. Freak when the doorbell rings or always ready for a visitor? Definitely freak! Wish I didn't, but I do.

Then Sings My Soul Saturday

Click the above button to go join Amy and others for "Then Sings My Soul Saturdays."


I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do. It's one I've heard since I was a little girl I think. I remember a lot of these people singing it too. So many of them have gone home to be with the Lord and some day I'll get to hear them again up in Heaven. I remember when we were younger my mom and dad used to take us to hear some of these people sing. I loved them. And it seems we always had a record playing at our house with the Goodman's or the Rambo's or some others playing. This brings back so many memories for me and I hope it does for you too. Because really, where can I go, but to the Lord.

M.O.M.

I received this from a friend in an e-mail this morning. I've read it before, but I thought I'd share it with you today. I hope you get a chuckle out of it like I did.

Poem to MOM

My daughter came home from school one day,
With a smirk upon her face.
she decided she was smart enough,
To put me in my place.

'Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
Like your Mama did to yo u.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Division,
Better known as C.S.D.'

Mom's Reply and Thoughts

Of course my first instinct was
To toss her out the door.
But the chance to teach her a lesson
Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
she's messing with a pro.

Next day I took her shopping
At the local Goodwill Store.
I told her, 'Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D ....
Who said they didn't care
If I bought you K-Mart shoes
Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
To take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. Is unconcerned
So I'll decide what's best. '

I said 'No time to stop and eat,
Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
A favorite dish of mine.'

she asked 'Can I please rent a movie,
To watch on my VCR?'
'Sorry, but I sold your TV,
For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
You'll take the couch instead.
The C .S.D. Requires
Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
Instead of C.S.D...?'

To all people that have teenagers, have already raised teenagers,
have children who will soon be teenagers or those who will be parents
someday OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH!!

MOM (Mean Old Mother)