Most people know the story of Noah's Ark, he built a boat and brought two of every kind of animal aboard. We think of it as a difficult task but not the HUGE undertaking that it was.
As I was reading a "open flap" book about Noah to A&B yesterday, I began to realize how much planning Noah had to do. In this book the pictures covered the entire page and the flaps introduced even more detail. There was a picture of bird houses lined up-one was for Robins, another for Cardinals and another for Fenches, then there were mice in the fruit bowl, a basket holding skunks, and a dark home for bats. There was a lily with a hummingbird eating nectar, one of Noah's sons had a bucket and was climbing a ladder to feed goats on the second level, there was a cage containing several species of butterflies. One picture shows a partition separating tigers from animals, it would typically enjoy for breakfast!
The illustrator put much thought into the pictures of this "children's" book, maybe he realized adults would be reading too. The pictures made me realize the magnitude of his project and how Noah could not have done it without God's planning. When I think of the ark, I think of typical animals (hippos, tigers, elephants, girafees, crocidiles, etc) not hundreds of birds, farm animals, iguanas, frogs, BUTTERFLIES, BEETLES, MOSQUITOS and all the zoo animals as well. I know there must have been tons of food but WOW, to think of all the needs like nectar for bees and hummingbirds? fish for penguins?, flies for spiders? desert plants for iguanas?....I could go on and on!
Noah had to trust God to help him obtain everything he needed. God equiped Noah with the knowledge, man power, skills, equipment and desire to see this project through.
For the Lord of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back? (Isaiah 14:26-27).
"I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
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As I sort through our possessions attempting to sell most of the items and keeping a minimum, I have come across a few items that hold an unexpected amount of memories. This table was given to Audrey by her Mamaw and Papaw Black for her 1st birthday. I know that my suggestion of a little table seemed odd for a one year old but I am so glad we have it. At this table Audrey has painted many masterpieces, had an organized tea party, served many meals to her mommy and daddy, her first date with Sammy, wrote her first letters, colored Easter eggs and ate many meals. This table has brought laughter, tears, frustration and pride to her Mommy. Audrey has been a big girl and used her table to get her own items out of the upper cabinet (sometimes without my knowledge :), this table has been used to make her own pudding, and to turn on lights in the house. The table makes a distinct noise as it is pushed across the kitchen floor, upon Audrey's observation that Mommy is cooking. Audrey has stood beside me and made many cookies, cakes, and meals using her table as a stool. For awhile Audrey thought she should stand on the colored part of the table only and would mightly throw the red cover off before climbing upon it. What pride I had the first day I realized Audrey was sorting the legos into the correct colored squares on the table. A smile comes upon my face when I walk into the kitchen and see little Audrey standing proudly beside her Nana making cupcakes or beside her Daddy making pancakes. This may be the first item I cry over if we decide to sell it, I just do not know if I can do it.
Trying to keep two little ones entertained inside, when they know it is nice and sunny outside, can be difficult! On day two of our roofing project, the kids and I made a trip for some essentials (gatorade, water, craft items). Yes craft items. Here was the result of yesterday's fun!
