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Bloggy Giveaways- Guitar Praise!

 

YES!  Its' that time again!  Bloggy giveaway time!   And, the folks at Guitar Praise are giving me a Guitar Praise setup for the giveaway!

What is Guitar Praise?   Guitar Praise is the Christian answer to Guitar Hero.  My kids really, really wanted Guitar Hero, but there was NO WAY I was going to let them have one- knowing the songs and the lyrics that were on that system. (See my post HERE for more about the songs ).  If my kids want to rock out, that's great, but I want them to rock out in praise , and in the name of the Lord!

So, how do you get your hands on the Guitar Praise?  Just go to the website Guitar Praise, and check out the songs that are in the program. Come back, and leave a comment here on my blog telling me what it is!

I'll choose a winner via Random Number Generator on Sunday, after church!    After I  notify the winner,  and get their contact info, I will forward it to the Guitar Praise people, and they will send the  game directly to you!    USA shipping only, please!

Good LUCK!

Being scared

Every mother of energetic sons know  "the Look" - and I saw it on Sunday afternoon when i got home from a church meeting. WHAT HAPPENED?  Aedan burned himself.  The story is that Aedan sprayed his sister with  air freshener and ran, and she for once didn't take the bait. So he went skulking back into the kitchen and backed into a freshly poured, boiling hot cup o' soup. When I got there, and saw the burn,  with he skin already sloughing off and  looking terrible, I didn't even take off my coat- I told them we needed to go to the hospital.

Aedan's face turned  white, and he got huge tears in his eyes.

 "I'm scared, Mommy- Mommy, I'm really, really scared."  

Ok, Aedan, what should we do? I gathered him close and thought of a Magic Mommy, kiss, or some special Mommy hug that would  have the power to take away this type of  fear.

Let's pray, Mommy.

Oh, The tears in my eyes and in my throat choked me as I tried to open my  mouth to start. Then, I hear his little , uncharacteristically quiet voice begin: "Dear God- I'm really scared.  Will you please help me not be afraid?  Will you help my boo-boo get better, and not hurt so much? I'm so scared. Love, Aedan. Amen."

This scared silly little boy has immediately laid my fears to rest with his trust  and faith. His prayer healed my fear, too. We prayed a lot that day. As we waited to see the Doctor,  as we prepared to get it cleaned up- but I really loved the one that he said as we snuggled in my big bed, later- "Dear God,  It wasn't so bad - and I wasn't so much afraid. Thanks! I love you, Love,Aedan. Amen."

Amen, indeed.

We said a few more prayer in our pediatricians office when we received instructions and lots of meds to treat the now infected 2nd degree burn - but we have faith it'll tun out just fine!  We'll take any extra prayer to be thrown our way, however. Debriding stinks. ( and hurts).

Thankful for a dead battery.

This morning, Dave's car wouldn't start. And, I thank God for that!

Those who know me well will know what I mean when I say, "I have a feeling"-- I sometimes get "bad feelings" about things, and more often than not, something bad will happen.  It freaks Dave out, so I don't always tell him about them, but he's gotten smart and will ask me.

Anyway, last night, starting about 11:00 pm, I started getting an ominous feeling. I was fretful and not sure why. I was sure that something bad was going to happen to someone I love, but I wasn't sure who- I was just scared and shaky and generally freaked out. I rolled over In bed to poke my husband who was snoring, and  realized again how much I truly, madly, deeply, love him. His soul is the other half of mine,. We don't say it enough, as we are busy with the lives of raising children and taking  care of parents and general life. But we really love each other, and are so committed to each other and the other's happiness. Anyway, I got very scared.  I snuggled in to him, and  started praying. "Lord, please please keep my husband safe. Hold him in Your hands all the time, but especially tomorrow, when I feel so anxious and nervous.  I need Your strength and assurance. I need my husband, Lord, and I trust in You and You will.   I fell asleep singing a chant in my head; "Trust in the Lord, with all your heart-  Trust in the Lord, be strong, take heart"

This morning, when Dave woke up, I woke up, and he gathered me close and  snuggled with me. Normally, that doens't happen.  We cuddled for a few minutes, then he got up for work. I realized that I felt peaceful- not nervous as last night. I know I had given my fears over to God, so He was holding onto them.  As Dave was leaving later- he normally hollers up the stairs- I'm leaving!  Love you, Bye!  But this morning, I said, come uupstairs and tell us!  So, he did. I told him I loved him, too, and he left. I snuggled in the bed with the 2 kids getting ready to get up and go back to school, when the door opens. What happened?   My car won't start! What? Ok- then take the truck, but wait until I come downstairs- I throw my clothes on, and run downstairs.  I'm sure he was surprised that I wasn't freaking out (He's not the best at servicing his car) but I knew better. I gave him a hug and sent him on his way.  I'm sure this was a gift from God.

The car that ran perfectly just last night wouldn't start this morning. It delayed his trip by 30 minutes.   I truly believe that God speaks in many ways, including the silence of a battery. Who knows what happend? I know my husband is at work, safely.   I know I feel His peace upon me, and I know my husband will be fine now. Thank you Lord. Thank you.