Sorry.....

I wont be able to post very many things until we are settled in Thailand. I am really busy packing and selling are things. I will try to post as much as I can but I don't think you will here from me very much in the next couple weeks. Bye
~Kaitlyn

It's Snowing....

I'm so glad we had a white Christmas Eve. Maye be some of you had a white Christmas too. Well, it's snowing again, and it coming down pretty fast. I need to go now.
~Kaitlyn

While You Were Sleeping

This song is one of my favorites. It brings back good memories.

~ Kaitlyn

Kutless - Mary Did You Know

I think this song is so pretty.

- Kaitlyn

Quotes

Christ was born in the first century, yet he belongs to all centuries. He was born a Jew, yet He belongs to all races. He was born in Bethlehem, yet He belongs to all countries.

- George W. Truett

It's Snowing.....

It's snowing at our house!!! What about yours?
~Kaitlyn

(Around the time it started was 4:20 p.m.)

The Christmas Shoes

~Kaitlyn

Quote

"Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man."

- Anonymous

Quotes

"The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable."

- Ralph W. Sockman

Breath of Heaven - Amy Grant

Mary's Song

 

 

~Kaitlyn

 



Quote

"You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father's face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift."
- John R. Rice

Nicole Nordeman - Why

 

The first and second song are the same songs but when I watch them two different emotions come on. The first song is they lyrics and the second song is a music video. I put two songs on because the second song is pretty vivid and brought tears to my eyes. It is about Jesus crucifixion and it shows Jesus on the cross. You probably wouldn't want to show your little sister it. You may just want to watch the first one. But I believe that if you really want to here the words you should watch the second to.

 

First

\

 

Second

 

~Kaitlyn

Quote

"The most important part about Christmas is the first six letters."
- Life Research Universal

 

 

Quotes

"Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind."
- Helen Steiner Rice

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave...
John 3:16

Quotes

All the Christmas presents in the world are worth nothing without the presence of Christ."
- David Jeremiah

Francesca Battistelli - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Christmas is almost here! I know this song is slow but it is so pretty. Enjoy!

~Kaitlyn

Superchick - Hold

 

This is a really cool song. I like the chorus a lot. I think I will put a few more of her songs on.

~Kaitlyn

Abortion

 I Could Have Been

I could have been a Doctor, or a Lawyer or a Cook,

I could have been the Author of an influential book,

I could have been a Teacher helping children learn to read,

I could have been a Farmer growing crops from just a seed.

I could have picked a dandelion upon a summer's day,

and then with just my breath I could have blown it all away.

I could have caught a butterfly and kept it in a jar,

I could have sat up on my roof and wished upon a star,

I could have cuddled, cozy warm and sleeping in my bed,

I could have told a story while I stood upon my head.

I could have held a kitten,

I could have laughed out loud,

I could have made my Mommy and Daddy very proud,

and if someone had told my Mother that abortion was a sin,

Perhaps she would have listened,

And the perhaps... I could have been!

- Barbara J. Dorner

This poem is about abortion and so many young and old women have abortion. It is so sad. On the back of the poem it has some facts about abortion. I will try to right it down as they did.

           

The Facts of Abortion

 

In the United States

• 1 in 5 pregnancies end in abortion.
• 1,210,000 babies are killed by abortion each year.
• 2,000,000 couples are waiting to adopt in the U.S
• Abortion is legal up to the day of the birth in ALL 50 states.
• 143 abortion clinics in the U.S offer to kill unborn babies after the 24th week of gestation.
• Yearly, over 8,000 babies are aborted after they might have survived outside the womb.
• Almost all abortions occur after the baby's heart has begun beating.
• Teenagers in the United States have 216,000 abortions each year.
• 1 in 3 women in the United States will have at least one abortion in her lifetime.

Worldwide

• Approximately 42,000,000 babies are aborted yearly.
• There are more abortions than births in Eastern Europe each year (105 abortions for every 100 births)
• 9,000,000 abortions were REPORTED in China in one year.

 

I got this paper a couple of years ago so I'm not sure how accurate it is, but abortion is awful and never should have started. Thanks for reading.

                         ~Kaitlyn

 

Quotes

God is the vine,

We are the branches,

Let him nourish us.

Quote

Just the knowledge of

God

is enough

 

Quotes

It's Because......

Hey everybody. As you probably noticed, I'm not posting as much as I normally do. It's because I am so busy with packing and getting ahead in school. I don't have much time to post. Well, I just wanted to tell you why I haven't posted very often. I need to go now. Bye

I'll try to post a new thing tomorrow.

~Kaitlyn

Francesca Battistelli - Angel By Your Side

 

This is a really pretty song. Hope you like it.

~Kaitlyn

Kid Snippets - Basketball Class

(Kids Tell, Adults Act)

 

 

This one is so funny. The little girl has such a cute voice. Enjoy!

 

~Kaitlyn

Quotes

Let Your Smile

Change The World,

Don’t Let The World

Change Your Smile

Casting Crowns - While You Were Sleeping

 

This is a really good song. I hope you like it.

~Kaityn

Kid Snippets - Math Class

 Kids Tell, Adults Act

They can get really random because they are really little kids who do it.

 

 

 

These are so funny. There is also kid history if you ever herd of it. It's almost the same thing. I like kid snippets better because there not so long. Hope you like it.

 

~Kaitlyn

FC (Fun Crafts)

I got this info at http://vanillaivy.blogspot.com/p/sew.html
 

 

You will need:
Pencil
Ruler
Fabric
Needle
Thread
Glue
Felt fabric
Brooch pin
Buttons
Spray starch or stiffening fabric (optional)
Step 1.
Draw squares onto the fabric and cut out. Here I have used eight squares measuring 5cm x5cm each.

 

At this point, spray starch or stiffening fabric can be added to the squares to give them a better shape later on.
Step 2.
Take a square and fold it as shown in the pictures below.
Fold in half, point to point.

Then fold two points up to the centre point.

 

Turn the square over, so the open ends are out to the left.

 

Imagine a horizontal centre line and fold in the top and bottom points to meet this.

It can all get a bit fiddly at this point but stick with it! Now, fold it in half, length ways.

Turn it over and you will notice the start of a 'petal' shape. This side is the 'top' finished face of the petal that will face up when finished.

Step 3.
Now the petal needs to be secured with thread. This can be fiddly. Place a few stitches a few Cm's in from the open end. The stitches can be placed on both sides but NOTE: It is important to place the securing stitches a few Cm's in from the open end as the open end will be cut off in the next step.

You should be left with a shape like this:

Now, repeat all of the above steps on all of the squares of fabric to leave you with your chosen number of 'petals'.
Step 4.
Using a sturdy pair of scissors, cut off the OPEN end of your petals, at a point just before your securing stitches.

You should be left with a shape like this:

Repeat the cutting on all of the petals.
Step 5.
All of the petals need to be joined together. A strong needle and strong thread is needed for this. Here I have used embroidery thread and used pliers to pull the needle through the tough, folded fabric.
Knot the end of the thread leaving enough free to tie later then stitch through the centre of all of the petals. NOTE: Make sure all of the petals are threaded on facing the same way up!

Step 6.
Now tie the ends of the thread together, trying not to leave loose thread between the petals. The tighter the better.

Step 7.
Using your finger, push out the centre folds of the petals a little to 'shape' them.

 

Step 8.
Cut some felt to shape, to fit the back of the flower without showing over the edges. Then sew a blank brooch pin onto the felt. Blank jewellery findings such as rings and brooch pins can be purchased online or at art and craft shops.

Step 9.
Using a glue that is suitable for fabric, place a generous about onto the felt and secure to the BACK of the flower. Leave to dry.

Step 10.

Glue a button to the centre of the front of the flower to finish and leave to dry over night.

I hope you like it. Enjoy!

~Kaitlyn

Quotes

~Kaitlyn

Buddhism in Thailand

 

According to the census taken in 1960 the population of Thailand numbers 25,519,965. Of this number 94% are Buddhists (the rest are mostly Muslims and Christians). This fact itself demonstrates more than anything else how influential Buddhism is in Thailand. In their long history of existence the Thais seem to have been predominantly Buddhists, at least ever since they came into contact with the tenets of Buddhism. All the Thai kings in the recorded history of present-day Thailand have been adherents of Buddhism. The country's constitution specifies that the King of Thailand must be a Buddhist and the Upholder of Buddhism.

I got the info above at http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/kusalasaya/wheel085.html

It is so sad that there is so many Buddhists and so little Christians. There are less then 1% Christians in Thailand. You may be wondering what Buddhism is. Well, I’ll try my best to explain. If you are a Buddhist you want to get to the point where you long for nothing, this is impossible, humans always long for something. For us Christians we long to be closer with God. (And other stuff) For the Buddhist they try not to long for anything, but by doing this they long for not longing anything. There are much more stuff that I could tell you about Buddhism but I need to go now. I will try to tell you more about Thailand and the Buddhist soon

~Kaitlyn

 

Jamie Grce - You Lead

This song is pretty cool. I love the way she put the lyrics on.

~Kaitlyn

Verses

 

This verse is really pretty. I hope you like it.

 

~Kaitlyn

Thanksgiving is almost here! I love thanksgiving with all your friends around and delicious food. I would have posted this a little sooner. But I was just got off a 3 day fast today. I didn't want to look at pics of food while I was fasting. Anyway, I'm going to show that pics now.

 

The fist pics is going to be pie. I know i9t should be one for the last. But it's the first on my list.

 

 

Bread!

 

 

Mashed Potatoes!

 

Corn.

 

 

Peas.

 

 

Stuffing.

 

 

And the last but definitely not the least.

The Turkey!

 

 

More random pics that I got.

 

 

 

 

Ok, after you look at the pics you may think that this is what thanksgiving is all about. But there is so much more then food. I believe that most of you who read this can say they never unwillingly went hungry for more then a day. There are so many out there that wont have a turkey or even a meal for thanks giving. So while you are eating your thanks giving meal with your friends and family. Remember to thank God for all you have and be truly thankful.

 

~Kaitlyn

Jostie Flicks - Man Vs Prairies

 

This one is really funny. I don't think he would live very long if he did what he does in this movie.

 

Hope you like it.

 

~Kaitlyn

Random Pics

 

 

 

  

 

 

Love the Lord with all your heart.

 

~Kaitlyn

Nicole Nordeman - What If

 

I love these words. While you listen to this song think about the words and see what God wants you to do today. Don't shut God out. He loves you very much.

~Kaitlyn

Britt Nicole - Ready

 

This song is so cool!

~Kaitlyn

Thailand

    Hey everybody. We sold our house a few days ago. It didn't sell at the auction but a couple of days latter somebody bought it. It was kind of sad letting it go. I lived here all my life and the thought of leaving my home and friends to go live on the other side of the world makes me a little sad. But remembering that I'm going to Thailand and that's were God wants me to be. It took the sadness right out of me. I will miss this place. But like it says in the bible

 

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:20

 

     I truly believe that God is calling my family and I to Thailand. There is less then 1 % Christians in Thailand, and around 95 % Buddhism . So if you could please pray for my family and I as we live there for 2 or more years, it would be greatly appreciated.

 




~Kaitlyn

Britt Nicole - Still that Girl

 

Enjoy!

~Kaitlyn

FC (Fun Crafts)

I got this info at http://www.makeoverfitness.com/low-fat-recipes/smoothies.html

12 FROZEN strawberries
1/2 cup Skim milk
1/4 cup Vanilla lo-fat yogurt
1 ts Sugar
In a blender at high speed, blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve in a tall glass.

Quotes

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.

Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.

Just walk beside me and be my friend

~Kaitlyn

Jostie Flicks - Fork Control

 

This was is so funny. Please comment on at the bottom if you liked it.

 

~Kaitlyn

Random Pics