Movie Recomendation- Saving Sarah Cain

My family and I just watched this movie the other day and I wanted to recommend it to you!

Saving Sarah Cain movie trailer...

Look interesting, yet? :)

Here is a brief summary of what it is about...

When successful, self-absorbed Sarah Cain (Lisa Pepper) travels to Amish county to attend her sister's funeral, she discovers that she is now the legal guardian of her five Amish nieces and nephews! Faced not only with instant motherhood, but also with the culture shock of a lifetime, she must decide whether to raise the children in the city or turn them to their Amish roots. Based on Beverly Lewis' bestselling novel.

**You can go to severel places to buy this online or you could buy it at Sam's Club like my family did! :) It is a very good Christian movie for the whole family! :) I hope you will enjoy it like my family did.

Have an amazing day!

Pictures of the Day- Daffodil Day!

Do you remember when I posted about the fun day we were going to have with my mom's friend, Beth? Well, I took some neat daffodil pictures while we were taking pictures of the three of us (Katie, Andrew, and I) for our hall wall. :) FUN! I actually just put those pictures on the wall. :) Anyway, I hope you enjoy these beautiful flowers that the Lord has made for us to enjoy!
*One more thing... Could you tell me which pictures are your favorite? It should be really fun! :)

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Happy Spring!!! :)

In Christ,

An Awesome Email

OK, earlier today I was really "stumped" with blogging. So I just now got on the computer and checked my emails. While scrolling down a realized that my Mom had sent me a forwarded email but I hadn't had the time to read it yet. I clicked on the email and read it all the way through. I got chills because the email was SO good! I had to post it for all of you to read. It applies to so many things in life...

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TO: YOU
FROM: GOD

Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes you need to make in your life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill my promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. I know, I already gave you the Ten Commandments. Keep them ... but follow these modern ten commandments also.

QUIT WORRYING Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

PUT IT ON THE LIST Something needs to be done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list.

LEt ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to me. And although my to-do-list is long, I am, after all, God. I can take care of anything you put into my hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

TRUST ME Once you've given your burdens to me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. For my sake, put it on my list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

LEAVE IT ALONE Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with me and forget about them. Just let me do my job.

TALK TO ME I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please don't forget to talk to me - OFTEN! I love you. I want to hear your voice. I want you to include me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with me. I want to be your dearest friend.

HAVE FAITH I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in me that I know what I'm doing. Trust me... you wouldn't want the view from my eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

SHARE You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

BE PATIENT I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it takes me a little longer than you expect to handle something on my to-do-list? Trust in my timing, for my timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

BE KIND Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for my sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please know I love each of your differences.

LOVE YOURSELF As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only - to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love me. Love your neighbors ... but also love yourself. It makes my heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong. You are very precious to me. Don't ever forget that!

With all my heart ... I love you.

GOD
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Have a lovely spring day,

Recipe of the Week - Homemade Oatmeal with Fruit

Homemade Oatmeal with Fruit

1 1/2 cups oat

2 cups water

1/4 t. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup milk

1 cup of strawberries

1 cup of blueberries

Bring water to a boil. Add oats and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, covered. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Add milk, strawberries, and blueberries and let sit for 5 minutes. Enjoy! :)

HELPFUL NOTE: Make sure that the berries are warm enough before you put them in the pot. They are not good cold. :)

In Christ,

A Wonderful Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone,

I just found this wonderful giveaway at this link. Would you like to win it? The generous ladies at Marie Madeline Studio would like to give one Momma In Flip Flops2 reader the Ilsa Bag pattern and your choice of fabrics. Interested yet? :) To Enter go to this link:http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com/2009/03/marie-madeline-studio-review-giveaway.html!

Have a nice evening! :)

Love,

Emily

Picture of the Day - Spring has Sprung!!!

Hello Dear Readers,

I thought this picture full of sunshine on this beautiful day It just so bright and cheery! I absolutely love daffodils! They are definitely one of my favorite flowers. What is your favorite flower?

Today, is going to be a very busy day. It should be very fun, though. My mom's friend, Beth, came down last night to spend a few days with us. We have all planned out the day with taking some new pictures for the wall in the hallway (Beth is really good at taking pictures), visiting old friends, going out for pizza, and all sorts of fun projects. Well, better go and see if the sausage egg breakfast casserole is finished.

Have a wonderful day!

Emily Nicole

Scripture of the Day- Matthew 5:10

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 5:10

Life...

Wow! It's been so busy around here in the last few weeks. :)

My Mom has been having some health challenges the past few months. She was diagnosed with lung cancer a month ago. She has never smoked ever, but lived with her two parents who did. She has been away from that atmosphere for 23 years, and has dealt with some other health issues, that more than likely caused the problem. Needless to say, priorities at my house have changed and now we are helping her take care of her health. She has just finished 14 days of radiation and did really well. She is going to go to meet the oncologist this Monday to get the "game plan" of what to do next. Any prayers are appreciated. :)

On top of all that, we have a homeschool historical ball coming up in two weeks. Katie and I have been helping a friend make her dress. It is a emerald green, 1800 century evening gown with pearl beads and rouching on the sides. So, she has been coming over every Monday or Tuesday in the past few weeks. It been so much fun to get together! :)

Alright, I better stop rambling and go help my dad with cleaning out his truck (inside and out). He has a meeting this week and has to have his truck in immaculate condition. :) Have a lovely day!

In Christ,

Emily

Scripture of the Day- Colossians 3:23-24

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."-Colossians 3:23-24

Have an amazing day!

Recipe of the Week- Homemade Granola Mix

Homemade Granola Mix

Yield: 7 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

3 c. reg. oats (not instant)
1 c.sliced almonds
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. honey
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 c. golden raisins
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped dates

In a large bowl, toss together the oats, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds and dates. Set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter and honey together until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Toss the honey mixture with the oats mixture and coat evenly. Pour onto greased jelly roll pan. Bake fro 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove and cool. Add the raisins and stir well. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy! :)

Have a lovely evening!

In Christ,

Emily