COURAGE

Saturday, April 30, 2011

 

We had sun today and it was amazing because I think we only have had it two days this month.  Grandpa got the mowing done again and said it might take one more time to get it where he wants it. 

 

If anyone has special news they would like to share please send it on to me and I would love to share news with the family. 

 

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20. Why should I let the pressures of life bother me when I can take COURAGE knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and its problems?

 

John 16:33---I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world."

 

Love, grandma

CONQUEROR

Friday, April 29, 2011

 

Grandpa took me out tonight for a McDonald's meal.  We had our coupon from the newspaper and our McDonald's gift card for a delicious supper.  Grandpa and I split a mushroom swiss cheese angus burger along with a medium drink and fries.  Before we left we ordered two hot fudge sundae's and a free coffee to go.  LOVE THOSE GIFT CARDS.

 

I think this might be a good time to share my story on "We got Grandma good on Easter Sunday".  The last several years Grandma has been filling plastic eggs with candy or money or messages.  Some messages good and some not so good.  Grandpa gives the ok on dollar bills and a few five dollar bills just to make the game fun.  Welllllllll!  This year Uncle John gave Tori a twenty dollar bill and told her to pretend she got it out of one of the eggs.  Tori could have won an academy award on her acting.  She opened an egg and said with delight "GRANDMA THANK YOU".  I couldn't believe my eyes and thought I really did put a twenty in by mistake.  I looked at Grandpa and he was pale white and not smiling.  I told everyone it was going to be a long ride home.  I told Tori she could have the twenty since it was my mistake.  Finally she fessed up and told us what happened.  I was so relieved but probably not as much as Grandpa.  Tori did give the Twenty back to Uncle John.  We had a lot of fun and if we are invited we will do it again next year.

 

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19. Why should I feel like a failure when I am more than a CONQUEROR through Christ who loved me?

 

Romans 8:37----No, in all these things we are more than CONQUEROR through him who loved us.

 

Love, grandma

PEACE

Thursday, April 28, 2011

 

I have to share this with everyone because it's quite amusing.  The wind blew very hard last night and blew the roof off the bird barn house which has a sparrow's nest in.  This morning I saw the female sparrow standing on top of the house looking at her exposed nest where half the roof was gone.  I told Grandpa because I knew he would fix it and he did.  He found the partial roof on the ground and but it back on the bird house then tied it with a bungee cord.  I was happy till I looked out and thought I saw a wounded sparrow flopping around on the ground.  Of course I called Grandpa and he said he saw it also but looked closer and it was two sparrows fighting.  To me it looked like two male sparrows fighting over the female and Grandpa thought it could be the male and female going around on the ground.  I'm not sure who was right but everything is calm now.

I'm thinking these poor sparrows are in need of another birdhouse for next year.  :))  Grandpa did tell me it was Erica who made the house. Hint, Hint.

 

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18. Why should I be confused when God is the author of PEACE and He gives me knowledge through His Spirit who lives in me?

 

1 Corinthians 2:12----We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

 

1 Corinthians 14:33----For God is not a God of disorder but of PEACE.

 

Love, grandma

FOR US

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

 

Spring is here!  We now have our Humming Birds, Baltimore Orioles and Grosbeaks back at the feeders.  A robin built a nest in the tree right by our back porch and sparrows nesting in the bird house Michael made in 2004.  Yep! Spring is here.

Grandpa mowed the top layer of the grass today.  He's hoping to mow it again by this weekend.

 

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17. Why should I feel helpless in the presence of others when I know that if God is FOR ME, who can be against me?

 

Romans 8:31----What, then, shall we say in response to this?  God is FOR US, who can be against us?

 

Love, grandma

RIGHTEOUSNESS

My friend, Becky, sent me this photo of her parents Bud and Rose Whitney.  It was taken on Easter and what is so marvelous is they are 96 years old.  I just had to share this photo.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

 

Yesterday Grandma had her eye appointment and had good news.  I didn't need to get new glasses since my prescription didn't change that much.  I was relieved since we no longer have insurance to cover the cost.  I thought I would have a $400.00 bill to pay.  The Doctor did say I have a cataract in my left eye which at my age is not unusual. 

 

I guess the other news of the day is Cousin Claudia who lives in Georgia was the victim of someone hacking into her computer and getting her debit card number.  I feel sorry for whoever did this because they do not know who they were messing with.  It must be a hassle just to get everything straitened out.  Claudia was a former motorcycle cop, detective and sergeant in FL.  She now is an investigator of fraudulent claims for an insurance company in GA.

 

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16. Why should I feel worthless when Christ became sin for me so that I might become the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God?

 

2 Corinthians 5:21---God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God.

 

Love, grandma

CONTENT

Monday, April 25, 2011

 

LOOK WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!!!!

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY KASEY

  TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS

 

15.  Why should I be unhappy when I, like Paul, can learn to be CONTENT whatever the circumstances?

 

Philippians 4:11----I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be CONTENT whatever the circumstances.

 

Love, grandma

HAPPY EASTER

Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011

 

It was a beautiful day inside.  On the outside it was rather cool and rainy.  Grandpa and I went to the 9 o'clock church service and celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  It was a beautiful way to start the day.  We talked with Steve to wish him and Tracy a Happy Easter.  All is going well up in MN.  Maybe to well since the Twins beat the Indians today.

We were invited to Tim and Kathy's for Easter dinner which the food was excellent as always.  John,Deb,Erica, Michael were there along with friends of Tim and Kathy's, Courtney and Ben,.  Kyle made it home and Tori was her usual happy self but we missed Kasey and Jared this year.  It was a wonderful fun day and I hope we get invited next year.

 

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14. Why should I feel like I'm cursed or have bad luck when the Bible says that Christ rescued me from the curse of the law that I might receive His Spirit by faith?

 

Galatians 3:13-14----Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written; "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

 

Love, grandma

He Is With Me Always

Saturday, April 23, 2011

 

Yesterday we received a beautiful lily from our Amish neighbors.  Today I thought would be a good day to make the cream cheese bars and share them with our Amish neighbors along with a thank you note.  Alyssa,  thank you for the recipe and the handy tip you gave on the top layer of crescent rolls.  The bars came out delicious but I don't think they were quite as good as yours.  Grandpa and I sampled some and kept a few for ourselves.  I was glad to have the ingredients on hand to put them together.  They must have been good for me to give them to our Amish neighbors who bake all the time. :)

 

My prayer for you all is to have a very blessed Easter.  "HE HAS RISEN"  JESUS THE CHRIST

 

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13. Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is with me always and He will never leave me nor forsake me?

 

Matthew 28:20---and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

 

Hebrews 13:5---Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,  "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

 

Love, grandma

 

NO CONDEMNATION

Friday, April 22, 2011

 

Last Wednesday I went out with girlfriends to celebrate one of their birthdays.  Our birthday girl was Dora who is the baby of the group.  We went shopping then to the Olive Garden and then more shopping.  At the Olive Garden My friend Becky and I shared a chicken alfredo sauce pizza.  It was very good and we enjoyed eating it.  But unfortunately Becky became violently ill when she got home with severe pains.  She said it was worse then having a baby. Becky's husband called me to see if I was sick which thank the Lord I wasn't.  Becky thought maybe she might have gotten a bad piece of chicken that was on the pizza.  She is doing better today but still not 100 % well yet.

The first picture is Grandma and Becky. Next is our birthday girl, Dora, and Fran (Dora has the scarf on) and last are all 4 of us.

 

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12. Why should I feel condemned when the Bible says there is NO CONDEMNATIONfor those who are in Christ Jesus?

 

Romans 8:1---Therefore, there is now NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus.

 

Love, grandma

FREEDOM

Thursday, April 22, 2011

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON!!!!

 

Twenty two years ago our grandson, Aaron, was born.  When he came home from the hospital we saw him smile and we said "Yep! he's a Belden!  Today Aaron is in the Army Reserves, going to school and working at Olive Garden.  He's accomplished much in his twenty two years and we are proud of him.

 

TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS

 

11. Why should I ever be in bondage knowing that there is FREEDOM where the Spirit of the Lord is?

 

2 Corinthians 3:17----Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is FREEDOM.

 

Galatians 5:1----It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

 

Love, grandma

ANXIETY

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

 

Hello All,  Grandma had a busy day playing by eating out and shopping.  Had many phone calls after coming home so I'm a little tired tonight and I'm making this short. 

 

TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS

 

10. Why should I worry and be upset when I can cast all my ANXIETIES on Christ who cares for me?

 

1 Peter 5:7---Cast all your ANXIETY on him because he cares for you.

 

Love, grandma

HOPE

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

 

Only in a small town can this happen.  We had a person call and had the wrong number.  Grandpa had answered the phone and said "You have the wrong number this is Belden's not Belknap.  The person said "Ralph is that you" and Grandpa said "yes".  The person calling was Ralph Perrine and we know him from being in school with John and I'm very good friends with his Mom.  We had a nice little chit chat before he hung up.  Yep! small town.

 

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9. Why should I be depressed when I can recall to mind God's loving-kindness, compassion, faithfulness and have hope?

 

Lamentations 3: 21-23---Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have HOPE:

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

 

Love, grandma

WISDOM

Monday, April 18, 2011

 

First of all I want to thank John for sending the pictures he took on Sunday of the play Grease.  I just hope the camera police don't come and confiscate his camera. :)

 

A few weeks back I sent a web site that had hummingbirds ready to hatch.  Well now they are ready to almost leave the nest so I'll give you the web site again in case you want to get another look at these cute little birds.

 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ourhummingbirdnest-com

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8. Why should I lack wisdom when I know that Christ became wisdom to me from God and that God gives wisdom to me generously when I ask Him for it?

 

1 Corinthians 1:30---It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God---that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

 

James 1:5---If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

 

Love, grandma

VICTORY

Sunday, April 17, 2011

 

Today I'm going to share Alyssa's email she sent to me with her recipe of "Cream Cheese Bars".  She made them for us when we were up in MN and they were so delicious that I wanted the recipe.  Everyone who ate one kept saying "YUMMMMMM"!  I have all the ingredients and hope to make them soon.

 

Hi Grandma-

Bob and I had a great time visiting with you and grandpa while you were here in Minnesota, I wish you could have stayed longer!  Here is the recipe that I promised to send you, feel free to share it with others if you would like:)  

(2) 8oz packages cream cheese, softened

(1) cup sugar

(1) egg, separated

(1) tsp vanilla extract

(2) 8oz packages crescent rolls

(1/4) cup sugar

(1) tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350*

Grease 9x13 pan

• In a medium bowl, cream together both packages of cream cheese and (1) cup of sugar until smooth.  Stir in egg yolk and vanilla.
• Unwrap (1) package of crescent rolls, pressing seams together to seal in the bottom of the pan.  Spread cream cheese mixture over the crescents.
• Unwrap second package of crescents, press seams together and place over the top of the cream cheese mixture.  (you may want to use a rolling pin for the top layer as you will not be able to press out the dough once you lay it on top of the cream cheese mixture)
• Brush top with egg whites and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar
• Bake 30-35 minute or until slightly brown on top
• Cool and cut into bars

Enjoy!

Love, Alyssa

 

TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS

 

7. Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says that God always leads me in victory?

 

2 Corinthians 2:14----But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

 

Love, grandma

(This is an earlier picture taken of Tori and Kathy)

Saturday, April 16, 2011

 

Well I said I would give a review on the play Grease.  IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!  Tori did an amazing job of acting and singing.  All the students were so entertaining with song and dance and just funny.  I didn't get a picture of Tori because they were not allowed during the performance and afterward she had so many in line to congratulate her that it was almost impossible to take a picture.  She had little kids coming up to give her hugs and asking for her autograph and she even had a real bodyguard standing beside her.  John and Deb I know you won't be disappointed when you see it tomorrow and Steve and Tracy we purchased a DVD for you but that won't be till the end of May when it's available.

 

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6. Why should I allow Satan control over my life when He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world?

 

1 John 4:4----You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

 

Love, grandma

STRENGTH

Friday, April 15, 2011

 

Back to the pool today after being off a week.  My body remembered how to swim and didn't let me down.  I had some errands to run this morning and Grandpa worked outside on this beautiful day.

 

Looking forward to seeing Tori tomorrow in the play Grease.  I'll give my review tomorrow night. :)

 

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    5. Why should I be weak when the Bible says that the Lord is the strength of my life and that I will display strength and take action because I know God?

 

Psalm 27:1---The Lord is my light and my salvation---whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life---of whom shall I be afraid.

 

Daniel 11:32---With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.

 

Love, grandma

Thursday, April 14, 2011

 

 This is day 2, Saturday, at Steve and Tracy's house.  Grandma did go into the hot tub but no pictures on that one.  I enjoyed hot tubing with Bob and Alyssa.  The hot tub was amazing with a waterfall, colored lights and of course the jets. 

 

Alyssa received a massage in Tracy's massage chair.  I guess this chair does everything except make dinner for you.  I heard a lot of ewessss and awessss and a couple of ouches.

 

Since Aaron's birthday is coming up on April 21st we hand delivered his gifts to him.  Aaron received one of Granny's crocheted afghans she made.  Aaron seemed really pleased with the gift.

 

Jess was there all 3 days and we sure enjoyed seeing her. 

 

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4. Why should I lack faith to live for Christ when God has given me a measure of faith?

 

Romans 12:3---For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

 

Love, grandma

POWER,LOVE AND SOUND MIND

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

 

Whew!  Busy day today.  Neighbor, Ruth Sheehan, invited us for coffee to catch up on news in the neighborhood.  Unfortunately it was not all good news.  Another neighbor, Donn Olin, passed away while we were on vacation.  He was Suzy Olin's Dad and was the local pharmacist in Garrettsville for many years.

 

We came home and neighbor, Dan Huzl, came over with cookies he baked so we had more coffee and cookies with Dan and more catch up time. 

 

After supper our Amish neighbor, Cindy, who is 10, came for a little visit.  She is just to cute and friendly.

 

The pictures are from the first day and evening up in MN.  We visited with our grandchildren Chris, Jessica, and Aaron on Friday.  They are all doing very well and shared what they are doing and what their plans are in the future.  Ok, the one picture is Grandma with a big chicken that Grandpa took at our favorite diner we stop at in WI every time with go up to MN. 

 

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3. Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind?

 

2nd Timothy 1:7----For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

 

Love, grandma

Home

Tuesday, April 12, 2010

 

Grandpa and I made it home today safe and sound.  The time was 5 PM Ohio time.  We could not have asked for two more perfect days of traveling then we had.  Our trip to MN was beyond our comprehension as we were treated as royalty.  I have many pictures that I will be sending out like a couple each day along with a story behind them.  We can't thank Steve and Tracy enough for opening up their home to us as we felt very welcomed.

 

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2. Why should I worry about my needs when I know that God will take care of all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus?

 

Philippians 4:19-----And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

 

Love, grandma

 

SUCCESS

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

We are all packed and ready to travel.  Our plan is to start out around 5 A.M. with Grandma taking the first shift at the wheel.  I have to say I'm excited and probably won't get to sleep right away but I know we will be in good hands with "Jesus at the Wheel".  We will have our coffee mugs filled, favorite cd's ready to play and my very best friend and sweetheart sitting by my side.   Hmmmmm!  I think I'm getting the tingles. :)

My next post will be next week so with that "be well our family and friends."

TWENTY CANS OF SUCCESS

1. Why should I say I can't when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength?

Philippians 4:13------I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Love, grandma

STRENGTH

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

 

Went swimming this morning and hair done this afternoon.  I think my beautician forgot what color hair I have because I came home a little darker then I planned.  Oh Well!  It will wash out in time.

Grandpa had his Amish run today so he was busy this morning and afternoon.  He is good about gathering stuff we need for our trip.  He takes care of the suitcases and I take care of the snacks.  Although I have to say he came home from town with some real yummy's. That's my honey he knows how to keep Grandma happy. :)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 

Philippians 4:13---I can do everything through him who gives me STRENGTH.

 

Love, grandma

FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE

Monday, April 4, 2011

 

We are so looking forward to seeing Chris and Lindsay on Friday, Alyssa and Bob on Saturday, Aaron on Sunday and Jess will be around all weekend and Samantha for part of the weekend.  We are so happy to have an opportunity to see them on our short visit. Yippee!!!  Thank you Steve and Tracy for the gathering.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

( I Am Significant)

 

I may approach God with FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE.

 

Ephesians 3:12----In him and through faith in him we may approach God with FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE. 

 

Love, grandma

 

 

 

WORKMANSHIP

Sunday, April 3, 2011

 

Grandpa and I had a wonderful and eventful drive to Hillville, PA.  We had directions but the location we were going was very remote.  We called John on our cell phone and he gave us some landmarks to follow.  The only reason we were able to get a hold of John was he was on his way to a hardware store and had reception on his cell.  John told us to call Deb's phone because she got better reception.  We called Deb and lost reception but Deb was able to leave a voicemail message for us which I kept on playing till we found the cabin.  Eureka!!! We made it.  The cabin is beautiful with all the renovations that had been done.  The location is very serene seeing the river right from the cabin.  We loved it!  Thank you John and Deb for a wonderful afternoon and lunch.  Grandpa was saying on the way home what a nice afternoon we had.  We followed John and Deb till we got on the main road and home we came.

 

(Steve, John said he will send you pictures of the cabin) 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

( I Am Significant)

 

I am God's WORKMANSHIP

 

Ephesians 2:10-----For we are God's WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

 

Love, Grandma

SEATED

Saturday, April 2, 2011

 

I just heard they recently raised the speed limit on the Ohio turnpike to 70 miles an hour.  I have a feeling I'm going to have a lot of vehicles passing me up when we make our trip up north.  I use to say how slow those old people drive but now I understand why.  It's a scary world out there on them there roads.  Well!!!! Maybe it's all the other drivers that should be scarred. Right?  (this does not require an answer)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

 

I am SEATED with Christ in the heavenly realm.

 

Ephesians 2:6----And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.

 

Love, grandma

COWORKER

April 1, 2011

 

It was a wonderful day today even though it was April fool's day.  I heard a lot of jokes played on people today that were pretty funny but thought I would spare you from a Happy Grandma joke. 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

( I Am Significant)

 

I am God's coworker (For we are God's fellow workers;)

 

2 Corinthians 6:1----As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain.

 

Love, grandma