<![CDATA[JoyfulJunction - Home]]>Thu, 24 May 2012 08:55:29 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Time Flies...It's been a year!]]>Thu, 24 May 2012 08:29:17 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/05/time-fliesits-been-a-year.htmlSweet MaYah turned 1 year old this week....She get more precious every day and we all adore her tremendously.

I'll work on sharing a video of her new walking talent.  In the meantime, I will post some photos (scroll down for more, I think I added over 50 pics!)

I'm also linking her birth announcement video from last year.

Here are a few oldie but goodie video links in case you want to travel down memory lane with us :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=wWW34ALO85M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=8A9quaQJXB8
]]><![CDATA[Must See]]>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:56:47 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/04/must-see.htmlThis Video is free to view online through April 30th.....It reminds so much of the www.aboverubies.org Ministries.  I hope it touches your heart.
]]><![CDATA[Mission Accomplished]]>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:16:22 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/04/mission-accomplished1.htmlI've missed blogging over the past several weeks...I've been in "Betrothal Planning" mode for over 2 months and now I'm happy to announce we had a blessed celebration last week (see pic below).  I look forward to sharing the video with the ancient Hebrew customs and traditional dancing :)
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We also concluded our Festival for Pesach (http://www.joyfuljunction.com/2/post/2012/04/blessed-pesach-passover-fellowship.html), so things should slow down slightly for us. 

Please keep in touch with your family happenings!
]]><![CDATA[Farm Chores]]>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:21:24 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/03/farm-chores.htmlWe had a very pleasant day on the farm:
]]><![CDATA[Update on the kids]]>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:51:52 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/03/update-on-the-kids.htmlCheck out our twins in action:
]]><![CDATA[Compliments to the Professionals]]>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:39:18 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/02/compliments-to-the-professionals.htmlPicture
This was the result of a driver  going 40+mph and slamming into the back of Marlon in our truck while he was at a complete stop and preparing to turn.
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This is the damage to our '87 Toyota after being thrust 3+ car lengths into the intersection (just broken lights and a shifted bumper), plus a bit of  shock and serious whiplash.
I am SOOOOOO grateful for a very diligent and helpful insurance agent.  Dear EC was so kind to track us down and ensure we didn't loose our insurance coverage in December.  Our schedules are so busy and this payment was overlooked, yet our agent was very kind to help avoid lapse in service.

I share this info because in addition to continual coverage, EC also set us up with a very comprehensive plan which included a generous amount of medical coverage.  In Marlon's no-fault accident, he is able to receive top notch medical treatment and services to help him recover over the next few weeks. This may have been a very stressful situation if we didn't have this medical coverage.

For a few weeks, Marlon had been going to the chiropractor for his lower back which was so helpful and allowed him to go to the gym and exercise 3-4 times per week.  He was doing a regimented exercise program up until the accident and now he requires therapy to get things back in order.  Aside from the shoulder, neck and head pain, Marlon is also experiencing other side effects resulting from banging his head up against the window after impact.

The moral of the story is, it really pays to have knowledgeable and reliable professionals with your interests at hand.  Many compliments to our insurance agent, EC!
]]><![CDATA[Making Time]]>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:35:39 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/02/making-time.htmlI can make hundreds of excuses why I don't seem to have time for ANY extracurricular activities.  However, simple planning and determination can really create positive memories (see pics)
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]]><![CDATA[Did you "K.I.S." your children today?]]>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:35:10 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/02/did-you-kis-your-children-today.htmlIt is amazing how impactive our words are on our children.

We were watching the movie, "The Help,"  and the scene with the caregiver sharing positive reinforcement to the young girl really stood out for me, (below)
I usually compliment our children regularly to help build self esteem and demonstrate my appreciation.  This scene from the movie reminded me just how important  it is to speak "life" into our growing youngsters.

In order to help me remember the adjectives from this scene, I use "K.I.S."  K=kind, I=important, S=smart. I associate K.I.S. with giving blessings or encouragement and it can prompt other words such as helpful, responsible, joyful, etc.

My question for you is: Did you K.I.S. your children today? 


]]><![CDATA[Prarie Girl]]>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:33:52 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/02/prarie-girl.htmlPicture
My dear friend crocheted this beautiful hat for MaYah.
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It keeps her little head warm in the winter
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I think she looks like a little Prarie Girl
]]><![CDATA[To Milk or Not to Milk...]]>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:33:21 -0800http://www.joyfuljunction.com/1/post/2012/02/to-milk-or-not-to-milk.htmlThis is the question (?)

Our friend managed to get about 1/4 cup of milk from our Mama Goat.  She put up a little fight at first, but eventually calmed down.  I do plan to do more research about milking goats, but I welcome any tips you may share.
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