First gather these things...
-small birds nest with tiny eggs (from craft store)
-one egg (plastic or wooden)
-a bookmark that says "bloom where you are planted"
-small mirror
-6 inch piece of white rope with a pink ribbon tied to it
What to say when you give them the gift...
1. The first thing you must do when you move is to make your nest a home. Weave it with love and happiness.
2. Second, borrow an egg. This is the easiest way to meet your neighbor and start a friendship.
3. Third, put this bookmark in your Bible as a reminder to find a fellowship.
4. After that, look in this mirror as a reminder that it all begins with you.
5. And finally, hold on tight to this rope. It is woven with God's love, His Word, and His promises.
(from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Friends
The kind of friend to look for
-someone you can laugh with
-someone you can pray with
-someone you can share your heart with
-someone you can trust
-someone who will respond at a time of need
-someone you can share experiences with
(from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
-someone you can laugh with
-someone you can pray with
-someone you can share your heart with
-someone you can trust
-someone who will respond at a time of need
-someone you can share experiences with
(from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
My Identity
Who you are in Christ
Jesus wants you to know that you are most precious to Him
Deut 7:6Ways to grow deep roots in the soil of God's love
You are incredibly loved!
Jer 31:3
You are known inside and out!
Psa 139:1
You are accepted with no strings attached!
Eph 1:6
You are in process to become like Christ!
Phil 1:6
You are valued beyond measure!
1 John 3:1
You are custom designed and unique!
Psa 139:13-14
You are made for a reason and a purpose!
Jer 1:5
There is someone who knows your name!
Isa 43:1
(from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Jesus wants you to know that you are most precious to Him
Deut 7:6Ways to grow deep roots in the soil of God's love
You are incredibly loved!
Jer 31:3
You are known inside and out!
Psa 139:1
You are accepted with no strings attached!
Eph 1:6
You are in process to become like Christ!
Phil 1:6
You are valued beyond measure!
1 John 3:1
You are custom designed and unique!
Psa 139:13-14
You are made for a reason and a purpose!
Jer 1:5
There is someone who knows your name!
Isa 43:1
(from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Growing Deep Roots in God's Love
Ways to grow deep roots in the soil of God's love
Water regularly by staying in God's word!
Don't dry out. Spend time daily reading the Bible to replenish and restore your soul.
Provide yourself with plenty of light by knowing God's truth
As you read His word, memorize scripture, believe in His promises, truth will be revealed to you. Tremendous growth will come from allowing God to shine on your life.
Fertilize as needed by being in Christian fellowship
God puts Christian people in your life to nurture you, to serve as models for you, to encourage you, to pray for you, and to hold you accountable.
Prune the branches when necessary
Careful pruning allows new growth. Cut away all the old branches and dead flowers. The more branches you prune, the fuller and greener the bush becomes.
Ways to help you bloom
-exercise
-eat right
-vitamins
-don't compare
-seize the day
-focus on being, rather than doing
-visit the library
-try one new thing each day
-don't feel like you have to be productive all the time
-walk as much as you can
-count your blessings every day
(taken from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Water regularly by staying in God's word!
Don't dry out. Spend time daily reading the Bible to replenish and restore your soul.
Provide yourself with plenty of light by knowing God's truth
As you read His word, memorize scripture, believe in His promises, truth will be revealed to you. Tremendous growth will come from allowing God to shine on your life.
Fertilize as needed by being in Christian fellowship
God puts Christian people in your life to nurture you, to serve as models for you, to encourage you, to pray for you, and to hold you accountable.
Prune the branches when necessary
Careful pruning allows new growth. Cut away all the old branches and dead flowers. The more branches you prune, the fuller and greener the bush becomes.
Ways to help you bloom
-exercise
-eat right
-vitamins
-don't compare
-seize the day
-focus on being, rather than doing
-visit the library
-try one new thing each day
-don't feel like you have to be productive all the time
-walk as much as you can
-count your blessings every day
(taken from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Helping Kids Move
(The following is taken from the book, After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Transitioning More Smoothly
-Don't play down the importance of the changes your kids are going through
-Telling them everything will work out isn't necessarily the best approach
-Encourage them to express their fears and concerns.
-Ask your teenagers to tell you how they are feeling
-Listen and let them to do the talking
-Don't feel you have to justify or defend the move, shoulder the blame, or solve their problems
-Be available to talk, listen, and provide support
-Introduce change in stages
-If your child lashes out in anger, acknowledge his or her feelings
-Explain that they are reacting normally to loss
-Don't deny your child's feelings, that intensifies their sense of isolation
-Remember, it's normal for them to experience some temporary regression in behavior. They may even have a slight drop in grades
Transitioning Academically and Socially
-Be patient. It's not fun to feel like an outsider, but eventually you will find your niche. Don't be so eager to make new friends that you join up with the people who don't have the same values.
-Be friendly. Don't wait for others to approach you. Compliment someone on what he or she is wearing.
-Ask a classmate a question about a test or homework.
-Ask if you can sit with someone during lunch
-Join in. Sign up for sports, drama, music or whatever interests you.
-Don't belittle activities at your new school, even if they aren't cool by your old school's standards.
-Don't brag. If your old school or old town was better than your new one, don't constantly compare. No one wants to hear that what they are or have is 2nd best
-Expect some differences between this school and the one where you used to attend. If your class is covering a subject you haven't learned or if the class is ahead of where you were at your old school, don't bluff it. Ask for help.
REMIND your children...
Moving usually turns into a positive experience. They will meet new people, see new places, and make new friends. They will be learning new things about themselves and discovering strengths they never knew they had.
Providing Roots in Christ for your Children
1. Principles of faith. Base your values on the word of God (Col 2:6-7)
2. Pattern of Life. Strive to live a life worthy of imitation that model's God's design. (Eph 5:1-2)
3. Persistence that is immovable. Don't give up. Don't let anything move you from what you believe. Be strong in your faith (Eph 6:10, 14)
4. Participation. Feel what your children feel. Laugh when they laugh. Cry when they cry. Learn with them (Rom 12:15)
5. Praise. Encourage them. Believe in them. Sing to them when they are small and sing with them when they are grown. (Phil 4:4-5)
6. Prayer. Let them see you pray, hear you pray, and watch you give God praise for the results. (Phil 4:6)
7. Planning. It's never too late. Plan on giving them roots and wings. (Isa 40:31, Deut 32:11)
"What your children become in the future will reflect how you shape them, nurture them, and disciple them today." (from the book, The Stay at Home Mom)
20 Ways to Help Your Children Adjust After a Move
1. Put a big bow on the front door for each child. Let them cut it, take a picture for the scrap book.
2. Type your new address/phone # on pieces of paper for you and your children to pass out to new friends
3. Have a family party with cookies, punch, and talking
4. Don't skip breakfast. It gives them energy for the day.
5. Plant seeds or flowers in the yard. Tell your children you all have to root and grow in new soil
6. Encourage them to invite kids home after school
7. Establish routine as quickly as possible
8. Don't do away with old toys/possessions. They may give your child a feeling of continuity.
9. Let your child take part in decorating his/her own room.
10. Begin new traditions in this new house.
11. Listen, listen, listen. Don't teach or preach. Give them lots of hugs.
12. Let them mourn their losses in the new move.
13. Get them involved in a good youth program at church.
14. Write "I love you" or "have a great day" on their napkin in their lunch
15. Allow each child a five minute long distance call back to a friend in their old town
16. Give them lots of reassurance.
17. Pray for them everyday
18. Tuck them in at bedtime
19. Give them roots in Christ, family, and home
20. Give them wings of freedom to move forward in their journey of life.
Transitioning More Smoothly
-Don't play down the importance of the changes your kids are going through
-Telling them everything will work out isn't necessarily the best approach
-Encourage them to express their fears and concerns.
-Ask your teenagers to tell you how they are feeling
-Listen and let them to do the talking
-Don't feel you have to justify or defend the move, shoulder the blame, or solve their problems
-Be available to talk, listen, and provide support
-Introduce change in stages
-If your child lashes out in anger, acknowledge his or her feelings
-Explain that they are reacting normally to loss
-Don't deny your child's feelings, that intensifies their sense of isolation
-Remember, it's normal for them to experience some temporary regression in behavior. They may even have a slight drop in grades
Transitioning Academically and Socially
-Be patient. It's not fun to feel like an outsider, but eventually you will find your niche. Don't be so eager to make new friends that you join up with the people who don't have the same values.
-Be friendly. Don't wait for others to approach you. Compliment someone on what he or she is wearing.
-Ask a classmate a question about a test or homework.
-Ask if you can sit with someone during lunch
-Join in. Sign up for sports, drama, music or whatever interests you.
-Don't belittle activities at your new school, even if they aren't cool by your old school's standards.
-Don't brag. If your old school or old town was better than your new one, don't constantly compare. No one wants to hear that what they are or have is 2nd best
-Expect some differences between this school and the one where you used to attend. If your class is covering a subject you haven't learned or if the class is ahead of where you were at your old school, don't bluff it. Ask for help.
REMIND your children...
Moving usually turns into a positive experience. They will meet new people, see new places, and make new friends. They will be learning new things about themselves and discovering strengths they never knew they had.
Providing Roots in Christ for your Children
1. Principles of faith. Base your values on the word of God (Col 2:6-7)
2. Pattern of Life. Strive to live a life worthy of imitation that model's God's design. (Eph 5:1-2)
3. Persistence that is immovable. Don't give up. Don't let anything move you from what you believe. Be strong in your faith (Eph 6:10, 14)
4. Participation. Feel what your children feel. Laugh when they laugh. Cry when they cry. Learn with them (Rom 12:15)
5. Praise. Encourage them. Believe in them. Sing to them when they are small and sing with them when they are grown. (Phil 4:4-5)
6. Prayer. Let them see you pray, hear you pray, and watch you give God praise for the results. (Phil 4:6)
7. Planning. It's never too late. Plan on giving them roots and wings. (Isa 40:31, Deut 32:11)
"What your children become in the future will reflect how you shape them, nurture them, and disciple them today." (from the book, The Stay at Home Mom)
20 Ways to Help Your Children Adjust After a Move
1. Put a big bow on the front door for each child. Let them cut it, take a picture for the scrap book.
2. Type your new address/phone # on pieces of paper for you and your children to pass out to new friends
3. Have a family party with cookies, punch, and talking
4. Don't skip breakfast. It gives them energy for the day.
5. Plant seeds or flowers in the yard. Tell your children you all have to root and grow in new soil
6. Encourage them to invite kids home after school
7. Establish routine as quickly as possible
8. Don't do away with old toys/possessions. They may give your child a feeling of continuity.
9. Let your child take part in decorating his/her own room.
10. Begin new traditions in this new house.
11. Listen, listen, listen. Don't teach or preach. Give them lots of hugs.
12. Let them mourn their losses in the new move.
13. Get them involved in a good youth program at church.
14. Write "I love you" or "have a great day" on their napkin in their lunch
15. Allow each child a five minute long distance call back to a friend in their old town
16. Give them lots of reassurance.
17. Pray for them everyday
18. Tuck them in at bedtime
19. Give them roots in Christ, family, and home
20. Give them wings of freedom to move forward in their journey of life.
25 Ways to Convey Your Love to Your Husband
1. Be his cheerleader - not his critic
2. Greet him at the door when he comes home from work
3. Bake his favorite pie
4. Write a love note and put it in his coat pocket
5. Frame a recent picture of yourself for his office
6. Hold hands in public or at the movies
7. Tell him you believe in him
8. Listen to him
9. Learn as much as you can about his work
10. Always kiss him good-bye in the morning
11. Always kiss him good-night
12. Call him at work and tell him you are thinking about him
13. When he returns from a trip put a "welcome home" sign on the door
14. Buy his favorite ice cream
15. Mail a romantic card to him at his office
16. Watch a TV sports program with him
17. Never criticize him in public or compare him to someone else's husband
18. Tell him you love him at least once a day
19. A hug can speak volumes, so can a kiss
20. Write "I love you" on the bathroom mirror in red lipstick
21. Plan a "date night" and go to his favorite restuarant
22. Speak of his good qualities, pray about his bad ones
23. Anticipate his needs
24. Look him in the eyes and say, "I will follow you to the ends of the earth."
25. Tell him 5 reasons you would move anywhere with him
(Taken from the book: After the Boxes are Unpacked)
2. Greet him at the door when he comes home from work
3. Bake his favorite pie
4. Write a love note and put it in his coat pocket
5. Frame a recent picture of yourself for his office
6. Hold hands in public or at the movies
7. Tell him you believe in him
8. Listen to him
9. Learn as much as you can about his work
10. Always kiss him good-bye in the morning
11. Always kiss him good-night
12. Call him at work and tell him you are thinking about him
13. When he returns from a trip put a "welcome home" sign on the door
14. Buy his favorite ice cream
15. Mail a romantic card to him at his office
16. Watch a TV sports program with him
17. Never criticize him in public or compare him to someone else's husband
18. Tell him you love him at least once a day
19. A hug can speak volumes, so can a kiss
20. Write "I love you" on the bathroom mirror in red lipstick
21. Plan a "date night" and go to his favorite restuarant
22. Speak of his good qualities, pray about his bad ones
23. Anticipate his needs
24. Look him in the eyes and say, "I will follow you to the ends of the earth."
25. Tell him 5 reasons you would move anywhere with him
(Taken from the book: After the Boxes are Unpacked)
Parenting
"We may not know it at that moment, but the things we say and do influence our children forever." (Book: After the Boxes are Unpacked)
When our children are grown and living their own life we need to be able to give them "roots and wings". Give them roots of home and family that will always be there. Give them wings to fly away and have their own life and family. (Book: After the Boxes are Unpacked)
When our children are grown and living their own life we need to be able to give them "roots and wings". Give them roots of home and family that will always be there. Give them wings to fly away and have their own life and family. (Book: After the Boxes are Unpacked)
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