THE BEST KIDS IN THE WORLD

As you can see, by the title, I(Science Ed OSU) have a lovely idea about all 4 of my kids. THEY ARE ALL GENUIS'S as are their mates and our grandchildren. I spent a whole lot of time with each one of them, so I can truthfully say, I know them, each one, very well. I really can say this, after having raised all 4 kids, as a Housemother and a Homemaker. They all loved Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Cobblers, and Candies and lots of Homemade Meals. Not always elaborate ones, just simple fare, of Beans, Jalapeno Cornbread and Fried Potatoes a lot of the time. Also Fried Chicken, Biscuits and Gravy, and Fried Chicken Livers, Biscuits and Gravy, and Split Pea Soup with Carrots, Potatoes and Onions in it & Cornbread. I made a lot of Lentil Soup with Hamburger, Bell Peppers and Tomatoes in it along with my favorite, you guessed it, Cornbread a good ole Southern Dish. Well, Taboli comes in parallel, a Middle Eastern Dish,  Spaghetti & Meatballs You name it, I've probably cooked it.

Can't remember all of the food, but you get the jest of it. We spent many a nice time over sit down meals. And they all, still to this day, love to eat homecooked meals. Rebecca-Chemistry Degree Straight A Student, SOSU)(Home School Teacher now-GENUIS) our oldest daughter loves to cook them for her husband Russ(JOB RECREWTER-GENUIS) and two girls Abby and Izzy, our grandkids TWO GENUIS'S. And she loved to cook for her 3 younger brothers when she was at home. Her favorite cookie for the boys and us, was Snickerdoodles. Oh how wonderful they tasted. She learned to cook from me and boy could she cook some mean recipes. She is a fantastic cook. All the boys can cook fabulous also, they learned to cook from me and can now really cook for their wives. They are excellent Chefs. Just ask their wives for whom they love to cook. Course Abby is really learning how to cook for the family also.

Barbara-(Chemical Engineer OSU)(Home School Teacher now-GENUIS) our daughter who is married to our Middle Son Rathan(Electrical Engineer OSU-now-GENUIS), cooks homecooked meals all the time for Rathan and their 4 children, our grandkids. They have 1 oldest daughter who really knows how to cook for her 3 younger brothers, Audrey(A GENUIS). HER MOM(who is a great cook) TAUGHT HER HOW TO COOK. AND THE BOYS LOVE TO EAT HER COOKING. BRILLIANT BOYS, JOSHUA, JACOB AND DANIEL, I MIGHT ADD. GENUIS'S JUST ASK GRANDMA. I am sure all(THE BOYS)are learning how to cook also. Their dad Rathan cooks superbly. 
They have the same kids in their family that we did, Rebecca, daughter first, 3 sons afterward, Robert, Rathan and Ruben. They have Audrey, daughter first 15, 3 sons afterward, Joshua 12, Jacob 9. Daniel 6. It is so wierd how much their family emulates ours. Rathan certainly does justice to us. The only difference is, I did not homeschool our kids. I found the schools did a good job on each of our kids. They are certainly super educated kids. All the boys are Engineers and Rebecca is a Chemist. I have to give praise to the School System as it was when my kids went to school. But atlas that was a few years back. Now I believe the School System has lost it the day they took God out of it and Christian learning. You can't remove God and succeed. So I am now gung ho, for HOMESCHOOLING. AT LEAST YOU CAN TEACH GOD IN THE HOME.
 
They are all homeschooled so Audrey has time to learn to cook and plant gardens and learn about herbs and their use in cooking. She has cooked us some mightly fine dishes when we visited with them. So they are carrying on the tradition of Homecooked Meals for all the kids and grandkids. And yes, they all have the time for a Homecooked Meal, at a sit down Place so they can all talk about the days events or other interesting happenings. 

The key word here is 'TIME.' One has to make time to BREAK BREAD TOGETHER. IT IS AS SPIRITUAL A TIME AS IT IS A PHYSICAL TIME. TIME TO REPLENISH THE SPIRIT, SOUL AND BODY, WITHIN A FAMILY. Our LORD knew this when He instigated the LORD'S SUPPER!

And games, yes, we probably played them. Sometimes I let them win, sometimes I didn't. But all in all they learned something from every game we played.

We had oodles of friends come and go within the realm of kids we had at home. They all seemed to love other people well. We enjoyed worshipping the LORD together as a family in several churches as we traveled and in our own private prayers. EACH CHILD DEVELOPED A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD WHILE AT HOME. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. THEY ALL KNOW HOW VERY MUCH GOD LOVES THEM. THIS HAS TO BE TAUGHT, CAUGHT AND FOUGHT FOR. DON'T LEAVE SPIRITUAL THINGS OUT. FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO LOVE AND WORSHIP GOD.

We moved a lot. Each move taught us something. My youngest son Ruben(Video Engineer Dallas Art Institue)-now GENUIS- MARRIED TO our daughter MICHELLE(ADVERTISING GENIUS UT)(she makes Tuna Noodle Casserole that is out of this world and Chicken Casserole and her Salads are fantastic)went to kindergarten in Abilene, Texas, and his teacher said, 'you know I think he may have a problem.' I asked why, 'she said, he doesn't know his own address and phone number. I looked at her, and said, 'no he has no problem.' 'He knows the phone numbers of all the other kids, because we moved a lot, and he realized no one was going to call him, so why learn his own phone number. So he learned their numbers so he could call them.' He learned a lot at 5 that some people never learn, that people are just people, and they require a little booster shot in friendship, meaning sometime you gotta be the friendly one all the time and reach out and touch others who are waiting for your touch.

I loved them all, each one so special then, and while they were growing up, and my love has only grown larger for each one of them, now that they are all married. My Love has multiplied for all 3 of our special daughters who are married to our sons. Robert & Jennifer, Rathan & Barbara, and Ruben & Michelle. They are all 3 daughters to me, and I tell them to call me, Mom. Russ my only Son in Law, I call, Son, and he calls me, Mom, also. He is married to our daughter Rebecca.

Take Robert(Industrial Engineer OSU-GENUIS) MARRIED TO our daughter JENNIFER(SPECIAL ED TEACHER OSU-GENUIS)(Love her Spaghetti-she puts frozen veggies in the Sauce-and Chocolate Chip Cookies, they are awesome), we flew rockets together and went to Scouts together, He learned to pray a rocket out of a tree. One day we set his rocket off and it landed in a big oak tree. He learned it takes time for God to answer prayers. Later on God blew that rocket out of that tree. We did a lot of fun things in Scouts, one I remember distinctly, was our working on allian invaders. We all took pipe cleaners and foil and made hats for us all. Rathan and Ruben got to do this stuff cause they were the Scout Leaders children, and we all did fun things together. We loved doing silly stuff together. I was his Leader. So I could really have fun trying out new things. He loved this kind of thing. He graduated OSU with an Industrial Engineering Degree, he is a Computer Consultant now. I am sure he remembers all the fun times we had, throughout his years at home.

Good and bad times come and go, but it is what sticks around that kids remember most of all. Friends that stuck with you, parents that loved you and stuck it out. Yes, sometimes it is easier to just throw in the towel, and say, 'I don't have to put up with this, but they do have to put up with it, for the kids sakes after all they did produce the kids and it ain't kind to Mother Nature to badmouth one of the parents to a kid. It is not cricket to throw in the towel, everytime someone disagrees with someone else.  Even kids sometimes want to leave home, but finally wake up and realize, 'hey this ain't so bad. So they change their minds and stay. I do believe they stayed, because they see, when we had problems, we stayed, and for that matter, 'ONE CANNOT RUN FROM THEIR PROBLEMS. They realize this is true. One always takes whatever is wrong WITH THEM. And sometimes, what is wrong is INSIDE OF THEM. AS WITH ALL OF US. Take a good strong look at yourself if you want to leave. Others ain't half as bad, as you think them to be.

I CANNOT SAY IT WAS ALL ROSES, for then I'd be a liar. BUT ROSES WERE NOT PROMISED US. WE WERE ONLY PROMISED, HE WOULD NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. NO MATTER WHAT COMES ABOUT IN LIFE, WE DON'T HAVE TO TRAVEL THAT ROAD ALONE.

This is just a tiny part of our life together, the kids and I. My husband Don(COMPUTER GENUIS Math Degree OSU), pretty much had to hold the fort. But we all survived the good the bad and the ugly, TOGETHER. This is why I remember so many good things, because I made the good happen. The meals, the fellowship, the games, the fun, the learning experiences, the sad times, the happy times, I oversaw it all. And low and behold I did try to share myself with my kids. I did not have them, and let someone else experience getting to know them better than me. I always said, Even if I wasn't the greatest Mother, I at least was a MOTHER TO THEM. Because I did not work we all had to learn to do without, THE FINEST FOODS AND CLOTHES. BUT I JUST LEARNED TO COOK BETTER WITH WHAT FOOD I HAD. But even in doing without name brand clothes, there is a lesson to be learned here. If someone only loves you cause you wear name brand clothes, then that AIN'T LOVE AT ALL. And you ain't missing much!!!

AND EVEN A BAD MOTHER(WRITING MOTHER-wrote songs) IS BETTER THAN NO MOTHER AT ALL.

But I found out, Kids love their Mother's, no matter what she's like.

By the same token, Mother's love their kids, no matter what they are like. And this Mother just happens to think I have the BEST KIDS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. I HAD 1 QUEEN AND 3 KINGS WHILE THEY WERE GROWING UP, AND I STILL HAVE, 1 QUEEN AND 3 KINGS NOW THAT THEY ARE ALL GROWN UP. THE WORLD MAY NOT KNOW THIS, BUT I KNOW IT. AND AS A MOTHER, JUST ASK ME WHAT I THINK ABOUT THEM, AND I WILL SAY:

I GOT 1 QUEEN AND 3 KINGS & THEY ALL LOVE THE LORD VERY MUCH!!!

I GOT 1 QUEEN AND 3 KINGS & THEY ALL LOVE ME(NINA) VERY MUCH!!!

I GOT 1 QUEEN AND 3 KINGS & THEY ALL LOVE THEIR PAPA(DON) VERY MUCH!!!

what else counts? Grandkids

I got 3 Princess's and 3 Prince's and they all love the LORD VERY MUCH!!!

I got 3 Princess's and 3 Prince's and they all love ME(NINA) VERY MUCH!!!

I got 3 Princess's and 3 Prince's and they all love PAPA(DON) VERY MUCH!!!

OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 2012

THAT'S ALL THAT COUNTS!!!

Ok. I Repent:
Robert and Ruben Love their animals and care very much for them.
I would be derelict in my duty as a Mother if, I left out the love of their lives.
Robert  has 2 dogs Gabby and Sadie, two cats, Penelope and River and 4 mice(Anya, Cordelia, Lacy and Willow)

Ruben has Sweet Pea and Precious(who will make oodles of noise) and their New Dog(PARKER).
I cannot leave out Buddy Lee. He was a precious tyke whom the Lord allowed them to have for 12 years. He died New Years Eve Day. I really loved that dog he was so Stately. I tell you the truth, he was the classiest dog I ever saw in my life. Even when he begged it was in a classy sort of way, so prayerful like. He would stand up on his back two legs, and hold out his front paws in a way that would break your heart. And he  could stand for a very long time like this. I don't think he thought he was a dog. He had lots of character. And they loved him very much. He loved them very much. He loved me very much.

also

Rathan has Tsaile a German Shepherd and 3 cats(belong to Audrey(Nefertari, Kemisi and Freya)
Rebecca has Faith(Abby-Shitsu) and Hope(Izzy-Terrier)

So  yes, I do love all their dogs and cats. They bring a whole lot of  love and acceptance
to everyone they meet. GOD GIVEN I MIGHT ADD!
GOD SAYS, 'YOU CAN TELL A WHOLE LOT ABOUT A MAN,
IN HOW HE TREATS HIS ANIMALS. SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
TO TREAT YOUR ANIMALS WITH LOVE AND CARE.
So as you can see, all the animals ARE VERY PROTECTIVE OF THEIR OWNERS, as animals should be. AND THE OWNERS ARE ALL VERY PROTECTIVE OF THEIR  PETS!
AND YES, since we are part of the empty nest syndrome, now, I got me a dog,
NINA'S DOG (TIVA)FOLLOWS ME WHERE EVER
I GO. SHE IS CRAZY ABOUT ME AND PROTECTS ME for sure!(she's a healer).

NOW I CAN TRULY SAY THAT'S ALL THAT COUNTS, BESIDES
FRIENDS AND EXTENDED FAMILIES
MY KIDS HAVE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
MY GRANDKIDS HAVE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
AND I HAVE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY
AND EVERYBODY HAS MANY CHURCH FAMILIES
AND THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

JEREMIAH

I WRITE DAILY DEVOTIONALS: SOMETIMES I SHARE THEM! THIS TIME I AM!

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Tell them this: These gods, who did not make the heavens and the earth, will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.

Here in Jeremiah the LORD is very upset by the doings of the people of Judah. They simply heap upon themselves prophets and priests who tell them what they want to hear. They hollar peace to them when there is no peace. Isn't that the way most of us are, when we want our own way , we simply surround ourselves with people who tell us what we want to hear. Mostly because we do not like to have to soul search ourselves to see if there be in us, something that is not pleasing to the LORD. BUT AND IF WE READ JERIMIAH IT IS QUITE PLAIN THAT THE LORD IS UNHAPPY HERE.

He who made the Heavens and the Earth, and sends rain on the just and the unjust, and leads his people to full pastures, this LORD, WANTS OUR UNDIVEDED ATTENTION.

He does not like being below the idols, as he was in Jeremiah's Day. He knows those idols made of wood and silver and gold hold no candle to the God who created these elements of matter. He is alive and well on planet earth and he loves to talk to his people. If only His people would listen to Him.

He tells them what he requires of them. He tells them what it means to be Holy like He is Holy. He tells them what to do and what not to do. But if we have people in power who act like they have Wisdom from God, then they would be speaking God's Words to a people who need God's Word. There is no shortage of God's Words, there is a shortage of people who listen to God and do what He tells them to do, be it what we like or not.

I realize that sometimes when we do what God tells us to do, it does not lead us down a primrose path. Sometimes it leads us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and why we act the way we do. But not many people want to do as God bids them to do. Because it is not the popular thing to do. But if we really listen to God with our heart we will hear Him tell us exactly what he bids us do. No it may not sit well with the average Christian, but we are not the average Christians who are satisfied to sit Sunday after Sunday and hear God's Word but do not do them. It would require shaking us to our very foundations and no one wants that to happen to them.

I am reminded of when I was taken to the Mental Health Clinic. I really did not feel like I belonged there, BUT OTHERS DID, BECAUSE I REFUSED TO TALK, SO I WENT. As I sat there trying to figure things out in my own understanding(He says, LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, BUT TRUST IN GOD), I heard God tell me, the healthy do not need a physcian only the sick. I knew I was sick, love sick. I was falling in love with everybody. Seemed Ok to me, but not to normal people, therefore I signed myself in, not because others told me to, BUT because God told me to. People no one can make you sign a paper that commits you for help. But I distinctly heard God's Words, because I WAS LISTENING FOR THEM. He helped me by directing my path. Now no one likes to admit that the path they take may take them into lock-up. But in my case it did. Now I am not advocating everybody take the same path I took, but I am advocating, taking the path God sends you down. You will find out so much about yourself, you never knew. He is alive, He is not a dead God of wood or silver or gold, or anything that you put first before God. God is a jealous God and he will not tolerate for very long, you putting something above Himself. He will let you know in no uncertain terms, no doubt about it. He will show you where your sinning, by commiting idolatry.

Just as He did not tolerate Judah's Actions back in Jerimiah's Day, so He will not tolerate it today. He simply says, He is the God who can cause Judgement to reign down upon any people who keep on ignoring His call to righteousness, be it a person or a nation. God does not tolerate sin for very long, until He gets His cup full. YES, He does tolerate it, YES, you may get by with it, for a season, because, He is a Merciful God. Even a nation can reign on in ignorance but woe when that nation wakes up and realizes who is doing the calling.

But, OH, PERSON, do you know when He is close to getting His cup full. THEN LET US BE THE WISE ONES, IN A KINGDOM OF FOOLS, NO MATTER IF THE PREACHER OR PRIEST SAYS, I'M OK, YOU'RE OK, LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE.

NO, I CANNOT LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE. I CAN AND WILL, STAND UP AND SAY, READ YOUR BIBLE, AND START WITH JERIMIAH.

OTHERWISE

As Christian people it will not go well for us if we ignore the call of the Living God.

SO WHAT IF HE CALLS YOU TO DO SOMETHING STUPID, DO IT! You may not even have to do it. In my case, I had to do it. I definetly was sick, in need of a physcian. No body gets out of lock-up until the Dr. pronounces them better. But in most cases, GOD just wants to know if your willing to obey him or not. SO LISTEN TO GOD, HE IS ALIVE AND HE HAS NO TROUBLE TALKING.

lst some background. Yes, I was a Christian. God don't talk to non- Christians. He only hears their prayer for salvation lst. I had gone to church my whole life. THANK GOD I KNEW THE WORD!

PS. You know what I found out in lock-up?

I wasn't as squeaky clean as I thought I was........

later nina
more later