Hello everyone,
The winner of the free Christmas CD this month in Crystal Arcand.
Thank you to Valerie, Crystal and Wendy for replying to my posts this month.
What's been going on here?
I just finished a Writer's Challenge on Suite 101,
30 articles in 30 days.
I'm very tired, but feel accomplished.
All is well here at home.
Michael turned 3 years old today.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas,
I'm still waiting to hear about the Christian Music Feature Writer position with Suite 101,
I should hear back soon.
Not much to report for right now.
Learning to rest more, listen more and love more.
Happy Holidays everyone,
AW
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Go Play! - How Times Have Changed Reflections From The Previous Generations
I received this is an email today from a friend. Its worth sharing with everyone.
If you are considering buying your child an Xbox, Play Station, Wii, Computer or Flat Screen TV this year for Christmas, please read this.
Remember what childhood used to be like?
Everyday we are told about the things we should or should not do anymore.
There is so much that we did as kids, that is no longer safe for our children.
Some of these things are no big deal, but some of these, I'd rather see my kids do then sit in front of the computer all day.
Things have changed so much, we are protecting our kids from outside dangers,
But take a good look, how many of you and your kids are struggling with weight issues.
Go play!
Turn the TV off, and the computer and the Xbox, no you don't need a CD player or MP3 player outside!
Go rake leaves and jump in the piles, ride your bike, roller skate or roller blade. Play pretend, climb trees, dig in the dirt......... Just go have fun!
Face it, I'm a mom who loves my kids.
My husband and my children don't understand why I prefer traditional board games or fancy new ones.
Why is it, I prefer walking around the neighborhood to Xbox or computer games??
I was one of these kids who rode all over her neighborhood and beyond on her bike.........
I love them, I want to protect them, but I wish they had the same freedoms I had as a kid.....
Remember - and choose gifts wisely this year
Enjoy the email
To Those of Us Born Between
1930 - 1979
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
After that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and
when we rode our bikes, we wore baseball caps, not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
And riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat!
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And we weren't overweight.
WHY?
Because we were always outside playing ..... that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
We had no cell phones, so no one was able to reach us all day. And we were OKAY.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.
After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Play stations, color TVs, Nintendo's, or X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no
personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches,ping pong paddles, or just a bare hand and no one would call child services to report abuse.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.
Imagine that!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
So if you're one of US, CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the good fortune to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government started regulating so much of our lives for 'our own good.'
And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu, swine flu and terrorist
attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledgeof Allegiance?'
-Jay Leno-
If you are considering buying your child an Xbox, Play Station, Wii, Computer or Flat Screen TV this year for Christmas, please read this.
Remember what childhood used to be like?
Everyday we are told about the things we should or should not do anymore.
There is so much that we did as kids, that is no longer safe for our children.
Some of these things are no big deal, but some of these, I'd rather see my kids do then sit in front of the computer all day.
Things have changed so much, we are protecting our kids from outside dangers,
But take a good look, how many of you and your kids are struggling with weight issues.
Go play!
Turn the TV off, and the computer and the Xbox, no you don't need a CD player or MP3 player outside!
Go rake leaves and jump in the piles, ride your bike, roller skate or roller blade. Play pretend, climb trees, dig in the dirt......... Just go have fun!
Face it, I'm a mom who loves my kids.
My husband and my children don't understand why I prefer traditional board games or fancy new ones.
Why is it, I prefer walking around the neighborhood to Xbox or computer games??
I was one of these kids who rode all over her neighborhood and beyond on her bike.........
I love them, I want to protect them, but I wish they had the same freedoms I had as a kid.....
Remember - and choose gifts wisely this year
Enjoy the email
To Those of Us Born Between
1930 - 1979
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
After that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and
when we rode our bikes, we wore baseball caps, not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
And riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat!
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And we weren't overweight.
WHY?
Because we were always outside playing ..... that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
We had no cell phones, so no one was able to reach us all day. And we were OKAY.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.
After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Play stations, color TVs, Nintendo's, or X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no
personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches,ping pong paddles, or just a bare hand and no one would call child services to report abuse.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.
Imagine that!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
So if you're one of US, CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the good fortune to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government started regulating so much of our lives for 'our own good.'
And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu, swine flu and terrorist
attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledgeof Allegiance?'
-Jay Leno-
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
December Giveaway - Suggestions Please, Free book or CD?
It's Beginning To Feel Like Christmas.........
Ok everyone,
I don't have a book to give away this month.
I'm looking, but I need your suggestions.
Do you want a book giveaway, or a Christmas music CD?
Please respond back with your preference.
If it's a book, what type? Christian Fiction? Duggars 20 and Counting? Christmas Cookbook or devotional?
I also wouldn't mind giving away a brand new NIV Bible to someone out there.
Everybody who responds is in for the drawing.
I'll reward our little Christmas Giveaway
November 30, 2009
I'm not writing as much
Called To Be Momma is still a place of personal reflection and encouragement.
most of my daily writing is now done for my job at Suite 101, http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/awingfield
I hope you will sign up to follow both my writings at Suite 101 and continue following here as well.
Thank You!
AW
Ok everyone,
I don't have a book to give away this month.
I'm looking, but I need your suggestions.
Do you want a book giveaway, or a Christmas music CD?
Please respond back with your preference.
If it's a book, what type? Christian Fiction? Duggars 20 and Counting? Christmas Cookbook or devotional?
I also wouldn't mind giving away a brand new NIV Bible to someone out there.
Everybody who responds is in for the drawing.
I'll reward our little Christmas Giveaway
November 30, 2009
I'm not writing as much
Called To Be Momma is still a place of personal reflection and encouragement.
most of my daily writing is now done for my job at Suite 101, http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/awingfield
I hope you will sign up to follow both my writings at Suite 101 and continue following here as well.
Thank You!
AW
Friday, November 6, 2009
Listening Carefully To The Lyrics of Songs God's Messages of Love and Encouragement
Do you pay attention to the words of the songs you listen to?
Back when I was a young teenager, I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics of songs. I was having too much fun dancing to the drum beats!
One day, while in the church parking lot before services, I was listening to a song and swaying to the music. My boyfriend,(now my wonderful husband), said, " Have you listened to the words of the song? Do you know what he's saying?"
Until then, I hadn't paid much attention. It was just a fun dancing to the song. But I stopped and listened.
Oh my goodness! This man, singing this song, was talking about something I had no business listening to then or now. I learned a good lesson that day.
Every song has a message. Listen carefully and choose wisely.
For the most part, I now listen to Contemporary Christian music.
I'm convinced God uses these songs to constantly help people through their day.
Back in August, when we lost our baby, Hope, to a miscarriage, my heart grieved so much.
It hurt so much. It didn't seem possible. This had never happened to me. I have had four healthy babies. I have a wonderful life. Everything is suppose to be perfect.
I neededed somebody to understand.
I longed for somebody to talk to.
However, nobody really knew what to say or do.
Some tried, but the only real comfort can come from God.
Read the words to the song by Natalie Grant - Perfect People
There's no such thing as perfect people, there's no such thing as a perfect life, so come as you are, broken and scared. Be amazed. Be changed by a perfect God.
That was God's message to me. He constantly reminds me through song, " Amy, I'm here. I love you."
Here's the choruses to a few more
Free to be Me
by Francesca Battistelli
`cause I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
On my own I’m so clumsy
But on your shoulders I can see
I'm free to be me
Wait and See
by Brandon Heath
There is hope for me yet
Because God won’t forget
All the plans he’s made for me
I have to wait and see
He’s not finished with me yet
and one more.......
Lead Me to the Cross
by Hillsong
Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross
Next time you turn on the radio, listen carefully to the words of the songs.
There is a message in every song.
God just might be trying to tell you, " I'm here. I love you, come as you are, broken and scared, "
Letting my perfect God lead me to the cross,
AW
Back when I was a young teenager, I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics of songs. I was having too much fun dancing to the drum beats!
One day, while in the church parking lot before services, I was listening to a song and swaying to the music. My boyfriend,(now my wonderful husband), said, " Have you listened to the words of the song? Do you know what he's saying?"
Until then, I hadn't paid much attention. It was just a fun dancing to the song. But I stopped and listened.
Oh my goodness! This man, singing this song, was talking about something I had no business listening to then or now. I learned a good lesson that day.
Every song has a message. Listen carefully and choose wisely.
For the most part, I now listen to Contemporary Christian music.
I'm convinced God uses these songs to constantly help people through their day.
Back in August, when we lost our baby, Hope, to a miscarriage, my heart grieved so much.
It hurt so much. It didn't seem possible. This had never happened to me. I have had four healthy babies. I have a wonderful life. Everything is suppose to be perfect.
I neededed somebody to understand.
I longed for somebody to talk to.
However, nobody really knew what to say or do.
Some tried, but the only real comfort can come from God.
Read the words to the song by Natalie Grant - Perfect People
Never let 'em see you when you're breaking
Never let 'em see you when you fall
That's how we live and that's how we try
Tell the world you've got it all together
Never let them see what's underneath
Cover it up with a crooked smile
But it only lasts for a little while
[CHORUS:]
There's no such thing as perfect people
There's no such thing as a perfect life
So come as you are, broken and scarred
Lift up your heart and be amazed
And be changed by a perfect God
Suddenly it's like a weight is lifted
When you hear the words that you are loved
He knows where you are and where you've been
And you never have to go there again
[CHORUS]
Who lived and died to give new life
To heal our imperfections
So look up and see love. Let grace be enough
[CHORUS]
By a perfect God [5x]
Be changed by a perfect God
Be changed
There's no such thing as perfect people, there's no such thing as a perfect life, so come as you are, broken and scared. Be amazed. Be changed by a perfect God.
That was God's message to me. He constantly reminds me through song, " Amy, I'm here. I love you."
Here's the choruses to a few more
Free to be Me
by Francesca Battistelli
`cause I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
On my own I’m so clumsy
But on your shoulders I can see
I'm free to be me
Wait and See
by Brandon Heath
There is hope for me yet
Because God won’t forget
All the plans he’s made for me
I have to wait and see
He’s not finished with me yet
and one more.......
Lead Me to the Cross
by Hillsong
Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross
Next time you turn on the radio, listen carefully to the words of the songs.
There is a message in every song.
God just might be trying to tell you, " I'm here. I love you, come as you are, broken and scared, "
Letting my perfect God lead me to the cross,
AW
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Holiday Gift Ideas for Christian Music Fans and Possibility of a New Job!
Hello everyone,
I've been away for a bit, but here's why.
I have been working on a special project.
There's an opening at Suite 101 for the Christian Music Featured Writer, and I want the job!
It took a little over a week to complete the application process, but I've really enjoyed the challenge.
I had to submit 10 articles on various topics of Christian Music.
I just submitted all 10 articles to my editor for the position of Suite 101 Featured Writer in Christian Music.
I saved the best for last, a collection of 2009 Hot Christmas ideas for Christian Music fans.
It may be a month before I hear about the position.
I will let everyone know if I got the job.
I have listed the articles from most recent to first.
Feel free to share these with anyone.
Thank you for reading and for your support.
You can always continue to follow my articles by signing up for the RSS feed on my main page. HERE
or looking here on my righthand sidebar!
#10 Hot Christmas Gift Idea for Christian Music Fans http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/hot_christmas_gift_idea_for_christian_music_fans
#9 Steven Curtis Chapman releases New Album
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/steven_curtis_chapman_releases_new_album
#8 Bebe and Cece Winans Release Reunion Album
http://gospel-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/bebe_and_cece_winans_release_reunion_album_still
#7 Sara Groves Fireflies and Songs New Album
http://christian-folk-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/sara_groves_new_album_fireflies_songs
#6 October 31, 2009, Jeremy Camp
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/jeremy_camp_live_unplugged_november_17_2009
#5 October 31, 2009 Brandon Heath
http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/brandon_heath_what_if_we
#4 October 29, 2009 Francesca Battistelli
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/francesca_battistelli_debut_album_my_paper_heart
#3 October 28, 2009 The Contemporary Christian Music Movement
http://praiseworshipmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_contemporary_christian_music_movement
#2 October 27, 2009 Miley Cyrus It's All About The Climb
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/miley_cyrus_its_all_about_the_climb
#1 October 26, 2009 Leeland, Brandon Heath Francesca Battistelli The Follow You Tour
http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/brandon_heath_and_leeland_team_up_fall_2009
I attended the Follow You Tour on October 24, 2009.
I'll tell you all about that in a blog to come soon!
I've been away for a bit, but here's why.
I have been working on a special project.
There's an opening at Suite 101 for the Christian Music Featured Writer, and I want the job!
It took a little over a week to complete the application process, but I've really enjoyed the challenge.
I had to submit 10 articles on various topics of Christian Music.
I just submitted all 10 articles to my editor for the position of Suite 101 Featured Writer in Christian Music.
I saved the best for last, a collection of 2009 Hot Christmas ideas for Christian Music fans.
It may be a month before I hear about the position.
I will let everyone know if I got the job.
I have listed the articles from most recent to first.
Feel free to share these with anyone.
Thank you for reading and for your support.
You can always continue to follow my articles by signing up for the RSS feed on my main page. HERE
or looking here on my righthand sidebar!
#10 Hot Christmas Gift Idea for Christian Music Fans http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/hot_christmas_gift_idea_for_christian_music_fans
#9 Steven Curtis Chapman releases New Album
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/steven_curtis_chapman_releases_new_album
#8 Bebe and Cece Winans Release Reunion Album
http://gospel-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/bebe_and_cece_winans_release_reunion_album_still
#7 Sara Groves Fireflies and Songs New Album
http://christian-folk-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/sara_groves_new_album_fireflies_songs
#6 October 31, 2009, Jeremy Camp
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/jeremy_camp_live_unplugged_november_17_2009
#5 October 31, 2009 Brandon Heath
http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/brandon_heath_what_if_we
#4 October 29, 2009 Francesca Battistelli
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/francesca_battistelli_debut_album_my_paper_heart
#3 October 28, 2009 The Contemporary Christian Music Movement
http://praiseworshipmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_contemporary_christian_music_movement
#2 October 27, 2009 Miley Cyrus It's All About The Climb
http://christian-rock-music.suite101.com/article.cfm/miley_cyrus_its_all_about_the_climb
#1 October 26, 2009 Leeland, Brandon Heath Francesca Battistelli The Follow You Tour
http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/brandon_heath_and_leeland_team_up_fall_2009
I attended the Follow You Tour on October 24, 2009.
I'll tell you all about that in a blog to come soon!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Congrats! to April Sanchez of Longview, Texas The Wednesday Letters Book Giveaway winner!
And the winner is.......... April Sanchez of Longview, Texas.
April won the copy of The Wednesday Letters.
Thank you for all who replied to my posts this past month.
Amy
April won the copy of The Wednesday Letters.
Thank you for all who replied to my posts this past month.
Amy
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