1.1 21767531 bonjourelise's Xanga Site bonjourelise dotkok77@gmail.com bonjourelise bonjourelise dotkok77@gmail.com bonjourelise Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:18:55 -04:00 We got the new Narnia movie today!!!! ]]> 2006-04-04 20:18:55 bonjourelise Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:54:31 -04:00 It looks like my family is leaving Westwood. Not the family of Westwood, for we'll always love and care about our brothers and sisters in Christ there, but we're starting to go to a church called, Blanch Baptist. It's a sweet little white church in the country and it's only 9 minutes away from our house, as opposed to 30 minutes. This way we'll be able to have more of a fellowship. The church is so small, I know pretty much everyone's name by now.  I like Blanch, it makes me think of drinking lemonade on a warm day with a cool breeze and a big plate of squash 'n onions. mmmm...
At first I didn't want to change churches, I felt that my parents were pushing me to do something that was 'unfair'. Then I realized (with God's help) that just because we leave Westwood, doesn't mean I won't ever see my dear friends again! And that was the main reason that I didn't want to leave, I have a group of wonderful friends at Westwood, we all share the same ideals, the same morals, the same goals. And it broke my heart to think that I wouldn't see them as often as before. But the Lord has comforted me, and shown me that all I need is Him. And thankfully, I'll still see my friends at 4H, tea once a month, and other activities.

There's a song by Super Chic(k) that's called, Beauty From Pain it says:

"And though I can't understand why this happened
I know that I will when I look back someday
And see how You've brought beauty from ashes
And made me as gold purified through these flames"

This song brought me comfort, because I didn't know why we'd switch churches, but one day I would know. And now, I think I know:
There are some young ladies there (around ages 10-12) who are very sweet young ladies, and they've become friends of mine. I was talking to my mom about it, and I thought how fun it would be to have tea parties, or sleepovers with these girls, and just enjoy their company and have good Christian fellowship. There are many girls who mentored me that were older then me, but just treated me as a friend, not as a little girl. And that's what I want to do. I think this might be one of the reasons that God led us to switch churches, who knows? There might be more reasons too...

]]> 2006-04-04 08:53:35 bonjourelise Sat, 01 Apr 2006 16:20:44 -04:00 Today I was supposed to sleep in...but I was awakened by Ethan at 9:00. I was going to go back to sleep but it was too bright in my room. So I had to get up.

Then I came out into the living room, had some cocoa puffs for breakfast, and watched cartoons with Ethan. Of course, I was switching channels and asking him, 'Do you want to watch this?' 'How about this?' He would just shake his head and raise his eyebrows. Then we got to Blues Clues, and he said, 'Yes'. So that's what we watched. :)

At about 11:00 Ethan and Erin went to lunch with one of Erin's friends. And I stayed home. I made some coffee, and played around on the computer, then I worked on sewing, with the window open, blowing a fresh breeze into the stuffy house, and absolute silence. Then Ethan came home, and the silence was gone.

A few minutes ago, when I started writing this post, Ethan came over and said, "Nunu, nu nu." Which means, "Naughty Nunu" from Teletubbies. In other words, he wanted me to play teletubbies on the computer with him. He's really been working on his talking lately. And he has mastered opening doors, which isn't such a good thing, (we have to lock the bathroom doors now...) and yet is a good thing (if Daisy wants to come inside and we were too lazy to open the door we could just send Ethan). He's showing me his new toy car and ball, and his new 'Wild Animal band-aids'. He's pointing to his leg, and his head telling his mom that he has a 'boo-boo' and needs one of his bandaids.

Ethan and I, a couple of months ago after Keepers Club

Ethan being cute...

]]> 2006-04-01 16:16:07 bonjourelise Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:53:39 -04:00 Last night was so much fun!
First around 5:30 I went to Catherine's house, we had some really good chicken for dinner.
Then we went to youth group. Angel was there, YAY! The lesson was on lottery tickets and gambling and why you shouldn't gamble. It was pretty interesting.
Then afterward we all went outside and talked for about 20 minutes, until we had to leave. I had a ton of fun, there was lots of laughing and just good Christian fellowship. 

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

]]> 2006-03-30 14:47:53 bonjourelise Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:07:41 -04:00 Today is my dad's birthday!

This afternoon, Kimberly, Erin and I made a scavenger hunt for dad to go on for his presents. We made up 5 clues, then I hid the gifts around the yard. Let's see if you can guess the poems we made! (It might be kinda hard!)

    'Count your steps along the Path
     Towards your goal for better health
     There you'll find your first surprise
     Look below, above, behind!!'

Can you guess what that one was? (probably not) We hid a pedometer (a tracking device to how many steps you take) down the path by the pond!

     'This next one is Ethan's favorite gift,
     To get it, find something you have to lift
     To complete the set and join the pair,
     Have Ethan help you look under there.'

This one was a trailer that hooked up to my Dad's tractor. Ethan loves my dad's tractor, so it would be his favorite gift. And earlier I had told Ethan to remember where we hid it (right next to the tractor under a tarp) so he could help my dad find it.

My dad also received some shrubs to plant, shovels, and hoses! We had a yummy dinner, sweet potatoes, pork roast, home made bread...and for dessert, Cheesecake! Yay!
It looks like this evening is going to be GREAT!

It has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him.

--Psalm 62:7

]]> 2006-03-28 20:06:21 bonjourelise Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:10:51 -04:00 Today I went skating with at a 'Homeschool Skate' in Danville. I only knew one girl there, but I knew a bunch of guys and Benj was there. Benj was wonderful, he payed my way, bought me a drink and some candy.

Then afterward, the Wrights took us to their house, where the boys (Richard, Johnathan and Benjamin) played their instruments (guitar, bass, drums and keyboard) for Benj and I. They were really good!
Then we went outside and watched the dog chase a brown ski mask (the dog thought it was a rabbit) through the fields. It was funny to watch. Then the guys jumped from the dock to the land, and things like that.  Then Erin came and picked us up.

So, I've had a fun day! And it's not over yet!! Thank you Lord for your blessing of friends and fun!

]]> 2006-03-27 17:08:40 bonjourelise Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:41:29 -04:00 Life is Good!!

I wish I had a garden this year, but I just don't really want to do the work involved.
If I did have a garden I'd plant:    

Lilacs       Bleeding Heart      Daisies    

Ivy     Hostas    Moss

and many more!

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought.
--Jeremiah 17:7-8

]]> 2006-03-26 19:08:16 bonjourelise Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:08:10 -04:00 Well, lately I've been making a bunch of stuff for my new Keepers group. We made cute bags out of old jeans. That was fun and pretty easy.

Now we're making dolls!! Mrs. Rudd already cut out the fabric and everything, but we have to sew the fabric together, ebroider a face, add hair, stuff it etc. I'm excited to see what the doll will look like in the end!

I'm getting a new swimsuit (it's on layaway)!! Last year I had the ugliest thing in the world, a purple swim suit with organge shorts, and the swimsuit showed through the pants when wet, and it just seriously wasn't my color. So we went to Wal-Mart the other day, where there was a large selection of swimsuits, and I picked out a pink floral skirtini-tankini (tank-top with a skirt). I'm so excited!!

Well, and I also have some baaad news...I'm not going to New Life Camp this year. We sent in our registration waaay late (I'm not even going to tell you when), and now I'm #30 on the waiting list!!!! So, since I highly doubt 30 people are going to drop out of NLC, I'm not going. But I do have some good news! The Lord is using this for His glory, I'm not sure how, but I do know that before I sent my registration I prayed that God's will would be done, not mine, even if it meant not going. So I'm sure everything will turn out GREAT!

-EMA

]]> 2006-03-23 13:08:10 bonjourelise Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:43:32 -04:00 Hello everyone!

This past weekend Benj and I went to UNCG and stayed with Sarah and Andrew. We had a lot of fun, we ate at the Cafeteria, stayed in dorms, played football, and dutch blitz. We had a good time.

Here are some pics!

Me about to throw a football...

Sarah (left) and I (right) while playing, Kerplunk, we had a really fun time! Lots of laughs!

My handsome brother (right) and uhhh...Andrew...(left)

Have a great day everyone!!

We intercede on behalf of all mankind.
Then we do laundry.

 

-Thai monk, after being asked his mission in life.

]]> 2006-03-21 12:47:15 bonjourelise Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:01:08 -04:00 Well, I guess the experiment didn't work! That's fine...I did get 12 comments in the process, Thanks Catherine.

I don't really know what to write today, so I'll just grace you all with a Bible verse and a quote:

As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
--Colossians 3:12

"The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God's mercy to me."

 

Thomas Merton 

 

In Christ,

Elise

]]> 2006-03-16 08:01:08 bonjourelise Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:14:44 -04:00 Alright my friends, let's have an experiment...hehe...

I want to see if I can get 50 comments on this post! Let's try it!

So Long,

Elise

]]> 2006-03-14 15:14:44 bonjourelise Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:26:45 -04:00 This week has been good. Yesterday was the CHEER homeschool meeting. After the potluck supper, the kids (and young adults) went outside to play and hangout. It was a beautiful night with perfect weather. We played 'Ghost in the Graveyard'. Good Times.

Oh, and yesterday I made my first 'from scratch' chocolate cake. It turned out pretty good! It wasn't too hard to make, but box mix is definitely easier!!!

Tata! Have a blessed day!

-Elise

]]> 2006-03-14 11:26:45 bonjourelise Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:48:15 -05:00 Hello loves

This week has been busy! I had drivers ed all week and the test yesterday. I'm pretty sure I'll pass...but no promises...

This is another story I wrote, if you would, please tell me if you want to hear the rest, I don't want to bore you...

t leave me.I,I love The old mans cold hand in his, sat, stunned, .FATHER!Why?slight head aches lifeless body.

He heard laughing coming from a party down the street.

He hissed through his teeth. Then, looking at his father, he remembered another time he had called rich men mean names. His father had reminded him that rich men had power to send them somewhere else, worse. And that they had to be kind to the rich. Where could I go that would be worse then this?

The boy yelled a long, loud yell, ending it with a sob. The boy draped a thin, threadbare sheet over the old manGood night forever.t know where he was going, all he knew was that he was going awaym never, ever going to return. He vowed....

 

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]]> 2006-03-11 14:47:15 bonjourelise Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:08:00 -05:00 Well, drivers-ed has been pretty fun. I'm kind of nervous for the test though...I hope I pass!!!

I feel like going somwhere! But I have loads of school work to do...so I guess I'll sign off, for now.

Ta-ta my friends!

Elise

]]> 2006-03-09 08:08:00 bonjourelise Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:01:28 -05:00 There was a story of a duke who boarded a galley ship and went below to talk with the criminals manning the oars.  He asked several of them what their offenses were.  Almost every man claimed he was innocent, blaming someone else or accusing the judge of taking a bribe.  One young fellow, however, replied, "Sir, I deserve to be here.  I stole some money, No one is at fault but me.  I'm guilty."  Upon hearing this, the duke shouted, "You scoundrel, you!  What are you doing here with all these honest men?  Get out of their company at once.!"  The duke ordered that this prisoner be released.  He was set free, while the rest were left to tug at the oars.

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It was dark; I was asleep on my cot, and my son, 17 year old Daniel was on his cot, on the roof. Someone began banging on the door and yelling. I jumped out of bed and ran to the door, hoping that it wasns up on the roof," I said, the man motioned to his soldiers and they headed to the roof, I sensed something was wrong. "What do you want?" I asked again, getting frantic.
I started pulling at one of the soldiert know."
Daniel had never been one to panic or get worried, like I did. He was more like his late father who stayed calm and trusted God. I loved God, but I usually trusted myself in sticky situations, like this one.
Daniel calmly asked, "Why are you here, what do you want?" He stared at the head soldier.
The man sneered and opened his scroll. He began to read, "I am Ashpenaz, chief of King Nebucadnezzars palace."
I gasped. They were going to take my son tot come by your own free will, we will take you by force."
Daniel sat for a moment, then said "May I have a moment to pack some things and say goodbye to my family?"
The man grunted, "You may have 20 minutes. No more."
Daniel nodded and I began to cry.
"Mother, will you please help me pack?" He asked.
I nodded and all of us (including the soldiers) made our way back into the house. I wondered how long it would be before I saw him again, how long before he came home.
When Daniel was done packing, gave me a hug, "Donll pray for you every day. I love you mother, goodbye." Daniel began to cry.
I hugged him, not able to speak.
"It is time." Ashpenaz said.
Daniel squeezed my hand, "Goodbye mother."
"Good bye, I love you!" I called after him.
I watched and waved until I could no longer see him. That was it, my Daniel, was gone.

 

To Be Continued...