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October 17, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 7 Comments

Is it the full-moon, is it hormones, do I have GAD/ADD/OCD/PTSD, is it a midlife crisis, or just a plain funk? Maybe I’m just in a funk. I’m okay with that. On the surface, I have no reason to have issues. But I do and I’m crabby and on the verge of tears. every. second. of. the. day. My friend Cindy gave me a great idea…….just set a date for it to be over, and until then, give the folks in your life ample warning. I am hormonal, have multiple psychiatric diagnoses, could possibly be in a crisis, am most definitely in a funk…..and it will be over on Oct. 29th. Because who wants to be in a ‘funk’ on Halloween. My small children who I am homeschooling think Oct. 29th is months, maybe years away.

We started the day with this on the board:

then we studied this:
and Elea decided her fatigued little fingers couldn’t color one more thing….
and Emme decided she couldn’t see AT ALL without wearing MY glasses…..
so in my hormonal/psychiatric/crisis state of being, I loaded them up and we went to the courthouse and McDonald’s. Don’t be scared. No, I am not planning to feed them burgers and then turn them over to state’s custody. Although they may request that by the end of the day. And Emme for some reason thinks that wearing a tank top over whatever else she has on is quite stylish. I didn’t fight it. I don’t even trust my fashion sense right now.
and when we got to the courthouse to renew our vehicle tags, Elea had brought no shoes…..so we dug around in the car and found jazz shoes. As if the dirty shirt, dishoveled side ponytail, and McDonald’s paraphernalia weren’t ghetto enough…….
Jazz shoes……this is not subtle folks…….
and tank tops over everything…….
So, to top off our afternoon ‘outing’ there was a ‘wedding’ of sorts going on in the hallway of the courthouse right beside the county clerk’s office…..in the hallway…….but who am I to pass judgement? My daughter has on jazz shoes. She fit right in with the ‘wedding party’ who were wearing black jeans, black concert/nascar t-shirts, with the groom sporting a ball cap. Elea could have been a make-shift flower girl….heck, she could’ve done a little jazz number for that matter. Had we known. My girls discussed at length the peculiarity of wedding vows just a few feet away from the vehicle registration. I’ve got my own crisis here…..which I can’t explain….so what makes you think I can explain this? Homonyms and insect body parts…..I get. Weird, lengthy ‘funks’ and shady courthouse weddings in nascar apparel, I don’t get.

To keep our afternoon from leaving us with more questions than answers, we went to the park.

which always makes everything make more sense. At least shoes are optional here. Any advice for shortening the duration of ‘funks’ would be welcomed. Thus far, I’ve tried chocolate, new boots, exercise, blogging, crying, herbal remedies, and repentance. Repentance is winning out so far.

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)

Also check out this site for a quilt giveaway!

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October 15, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 2 Comments

What a beautiful foggy morning……I love chilly foggy mornings.
I talked this one (Caiti-16) into typing my Wednesday prayer this morning in exchange for bacon…..which she said tasted like dog treats…..I love turkey bacon. And I love how fast she types….and I love foggy mornings.
And I love the Lutheran prayer book:

Wednesday morning prayer from the Lutheran prayer book. Typed by Caiti. Originally penned by Luther. On a wonderful foggy morning. While eating turkey bacon. That tastes like dog treats. Did I mention she’s wearing my jeans? And my sweater.

Our Father who art in heaven, give us this day our daily bread. Dear Lord, God and Father, grant us Your blessing in our temporal and physical life. Graciously grant us peace. Protect us against war and disorder. Grant to our president success against our enemies. Grant him wisdom and understanding to administer his duties and office in peace and happiness.

Grant to all elected and appointed leaders good counsel and the will and ability to preserve this land and this good people in tranquility and justice. Especially aid and guide the governor of this state, under whose protection you have sheltered us, so being protected against all harm, the administration may be blessed and we can live free from evil and disloyal people. Grant grace to all people to serve our leaders loyally and obediently. Grant to all of us diligence in our vocation and charity in our dealings with one another. Grant us favorable weather and good harvest. I commend to you my house and home, spouse and children. Help me to manage my household well and support and educate my children as a Christian should. Defend us from the destroyer and his wicked angels, who work against us, looking for every opportunity to harm us and cause mischief in this life. Amen.

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Through the years…….

October 14, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 8 Comments

It has always been challenging to unite our family together under one roof for any length of time….then to get us all dressed and maybe even smiling for a picture…..now that’s a miracle. Since I’m already mentally gearing up for the holidays….making menus, thinking about placecards, seating, decorations and the like, I thought I’d show you some of our family photos through the years. Can we do it this year? It seems unlikely given all the schedules of all the children (some of whom are adults with real jobs who are just learning about PDO’s), but we do always long for the brief moments we’re all together. It’s funny how after gathering at the table with 10 people, a few days later when there’s only 6 or 7 of us, it can feel so lonesome and quiet.

   Summer 2002
   Christmas 2004
   Summer 2005
   Summer 2006
   Christmas 2007

So, there we are….our unique little blended family of Malachi (25), Savannah (24), Marcus (21), Nicholas (18), Taylor (18), Caiti(16), Emaleigh (8), Elea Grace (6)……and Steve and Edie who will remain ageless and timeless. Just kidding. I wish. Given the ages of our children, can you guess how old we are? And for those who don’t know us…..the first four children listed are Steve’s, the next two mine, and the two little ones “ours”. It’s hard to believe the changes that life brings from year to year. It also might be hard to believe that we often speak of adopting. Maybe some people were just meant for big families! Maybe certain people think it’s just as easy to make four loaves of bread as two or two pans of lasagna as one. We are both just ‘those’ kind of people who will never quite fit the mold….who will choose to be home over almost everything else and who will choose the road less traveled. Nearly every time.

The Stuff of Dreams……

September 30, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 1 Comment

I’ve been tagged by Keli, so I’m supposed to share 7 things about myself and then tag 7 others. I’m terrible at following rules and very technically challenged so forgive my ‘butcherin’ of this ‘taggin’ .

Without further adieu, I give you 7 things from my dreams: I start my dreamy day in ‘my’
covered outdoor room with a fireplace, cozy outdoor furniture, lots of outdoor lamps, and me…cozied up with my favorite quilt(cause it’s October…..in my dream) and some perfectly brewed coffee (’cause it’s 7a), in my flannels, reading C.S. Lewis……’cause it’s my dream, and he’s my favorite. Then there’s this……
‘my’ sub-zero frig that is graciously hosting my half and half, and my favorite sparkling wine Moscato D’Asti, and yummy italian soup leftovers……’cause my dreams always have good food.

Then there’s ‘my’ collection of this (in my dream, of course)…..

Beautiful white ironstone. I drink my coffee, pour my half and half and serve my soup…..all from this gorgeous collection. In my dream, I then take my hard-working, stock-market watching husband to dinner for his birthday in this…….

‘my’ alpine white BMW with khaki leather seats and GPS and a sun roof and built in ipod converter……’cause remember it’s October, the 22nd to be exact…..and that’s macdaddy’s birthday. I take pictures of him with ‘my’ handy-dandy- Nikon D300. The pictures are beautiful and crisp and I post them on my blog…..’cause he’s dreamy like that, and I knew ya’ll would all want to see.

He tells me thanks for the birthday dinner but it was nothing compared to all the yummy meals I cook for him on ‘my’ Viking Stove with six gas burners and a built in grill. He says Ruth’s Chris doesn’t hold a candle to me….that me and my Viking Stove have got it goin’ on….everyday, not just on birthdays and not just in my dreams.

After dinner, we dance in ‘my’ kitchen and make more coffee and talk about kids and stocks and theology and Dave Ramsey’s plan for financial freedom, which is when I abruptly wake up from my dream.

And realize that I am, in fact, living the American dream, and I am sooooo grateful….for all the beautiful things and people in my life and in my dreams.

Now, I tag the following people:

Kelly at 5onawhim

Denise at livinglifecreatively

Brooke at servingsweettea

Jessica at thesearethedays

Enjoy your day and your dreams!

Midday Bookclub marches on………

September 27, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 5 Comments

This group of women is smart, talented, inspiring, and just plain fun to be around. Thus, if you like to read classical literature….. and like to learn and be challenged……and like to be surrounded by strong, opinionated, sweet ladies…..then you should join us. And if we’re too far away for you, then maybe you could start your own classical book club. Go here to learn how we got started and how we plan our reading.

So, if the scintillating company above doesn’t tempt you to want to join us, then this…..

and this……

and this…….

will. These ladies know how to make some good food. We read Uncle Toms’ Cabin this month…which is now one of most most favored books. Tina and Jeannie provided the most wonderful Southern fixins to which we all say a hardy ‘thanks ya’ll’. I regret to say that I didn’t eat near as much as I had intended because I was trying to be a good moderator/hostess. Our next book is Madame Bovary if you want to read along with us. Our new bookclub blog would be a great place for you to have ‘discussions’ with us even if you can’t join us. You can be in our ‘virtual’ bookclub. We’ll try to figure out how to send you some virtual snacks…..’cause that’s half the fun. Since our October read is Madame Bovary my mind is reeling with what wonderful french culinary creations we can come up with for our next meeting. You won’t want to miss it!

September 23, 2008 by Edie Wadsworth 3 Comments

Dedicated to Jamie Knoxville- On my knees for ya! The ‘Monday’ prayer from the Lutheran Prayer Book;

Lord, in this morning hour I come boldly to Your throne of grace in full assurance that there I shall obtain mercy and find grace and help in time of trouble. I need Your help and Your grace as I again turn to the routine of my vocation and schedule. Grant me true faithfulness in the performance of my calling. Guard me against becoming selfish, careless, and lazy in carrying out my daily work, so that all I do has not only the appearance of being pleasing among men, but it also true service to my neighbor, that I may be a servant of Christ, doing the will of God.

GRANT TO ALL WHO ARE OUT OF WORK USEFUL EMPLOYMENT! Feed us all with food necessary for our lives, and teach us to receive it with thanksgiving. Grant us the godliness and contentment without which there can be no true happiness, and let us so walk through the things temporal that me may not lose sight of the things eternal; for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

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