Birth Order Test

A friend loaned me her copy of The New Birth Order Book. I am the oldest of three sisters. I have three children, and my husband is the oldest of three boys. While my sister Erica was visiting last week, she picked it up and we took the test. She mixed them up this way:

A. Manipulative, charming, blames others, attention seeker, tenacious, people person, natural salesperson, precocious, engaging, affectionate, loves surprises.

B. Perfectionist, reliable, conscientious, list maker, well organized, hard driving, natural leader, critical, serious, scholarly, logical, doesn't like surprises, loves computers.

C. Mediator, compromising, diplomatic, avoids conflict, independent, loyal to peers, many friends, a maverick, secretive, unspoiled.

We quickly decided correctly that (A) was the third child, it seemed to fit Amy : )
that (B) was the first-born, it seemed to fit me (except for the organized part : )
(C) was the middle child, and Erica fit the mold.

The next day our Mother came over. We thought that we'd "Wow" her with this author's insight and gave her the quiz. She quickly pegged Amy. But reversed mine and Erica's roles. We thought, "that just shows that we know each other more than she knows us."

The day after that our Father came over. We thought that he might be impressed with how accurate this guy was. He too, quickly pegged Amy - poor Amy! ..... and reversed Erica and me. He said, Ruth is definitely the peacemaker, and Erica is definitely the driven one. We wondered how they could both see us so differently than we see ourselves. He told us that if both of them thought the same thing.... then maybe they were right.

How accurate are the results for you?
Key: A- 3rd born, B - 1st born, C - Middle child

Happy Birthday Emma Kate!

This morning, at 2:26 am, our niece was born. Emily Katherine. My sister Amy had a normal delivery and both Amy and Emma Kate are doing well! Birth is sooooo amazing!!!! I know that Amy and Joel are wonderfully overwhelmed and in awe!

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Rat Spoon

Our dilemma for the day (Praise the Lord that this is today's worry, SO silly compared to what is going through the minds and hearts of others):

A neighborhood cat dragged a tiny dead field mouse into our back yard. Jack went to the kitchen, got out one of my good Lennox spoons and scooped it up. Do we boil the spoon then put it through a couple of dishwasher cycles- or - do we toss it?

Scary Dreams

I have the most bizarre dreams. It is probably a good thing that I don't remember a lot of them. Through the years I have had many spiritual dreams. The best ones about Jesus' 2nd coming.

I know not to read too much into them... but do wonder if there is anything to them. Last night I had a disturbing dream.... that reminded me of a talk on Midday Connection that I was supposed to listen to.

As an aside, in last night's dream, my big toes were in the mouths of serpents. Their mouths were tight around them.... it was very unconfortable, they were holding my toes with their fangs, but they were not allowed to pierce the skin or release their venim. I was trying to shake them off.... but was told "No, it is not yet time, they must remain on you until I remove them".

A month or so ago, I was telling Keri about a recurring "dream" that I had in my college years. I would have them when I went to visit my maternal grandmother in Fairfield Glade, and in the Lockmiller Apts. where I lived on the UTC campus. (I'm sure that my roommates remember).

I would be asleep in bed. Then I would feel this presence hovering above me. I would feel hot breath. I would be unable to move or speak. I would be totally aware of where I was. Who else was around. I would try to yell out "Jesus!". In my mind, I would say "get away from me in the name of Jesus!" I know that only the Lord knows what is going on in my mind and no one else would have heard me, but then it would disappear and I'd sit up and scream.

I have thought that it was probably more than a dream. Keri looked a bit shocked and told me that she had heard the same description of oppression on Midday Connection. Today I listened to it. It was not a dream. That could really scare me. The speaker was named Chip Ingram and reminded the listeners that we are in spritual warfare... but the battle has already been won! ... "Greater is He that is in me than he who is in the world."

.... and to think of the power in His Name. Just by saying the name "Jesus" in my head.... He rescued me. As for the dream last night, I'm not sure... I tend to believe that my mind was processing scriptures that I had read, doctrines learned last night in Theology class and mixing it with television. Maybe not. And those 2nd coming dreams? I'm not sure that they were acurate either... but they did serve a purpose by encouraging me.

Why are we letting our lives spin out of control?

At least that's how I feel right now. Spring has sprung in the sports-loving families. Until now, we have been able to limit our extra-curricular activities this school year. The children are involved in Pioneer Clubs and Childrens' Choirs at church, and Hannah, Jack, Adam (and Colin) have all been on the same Basketball Team.

Tomorrow is the last basketball game of the season (and our school carnival - and I am a class rep in charge of one of the booths), and both boys have baseball practice. On different teams of course. Hannah is begging to play soccer and has wanted to again for a long time. Hannah was also given Piano lessons for Christmas from her grandparents, and is sooooo excited to be starting this Thursday.

Please pray for us as we spend everyday for the next couple of months at practices and games, many times, multiple obligations a day (Jack will spend 4-5 days a week with his team... don't know what to expect for the other 2).