http://www.heidijolevendusky.com The ministry of a mother of six & daughter of God Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:47:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm not one for pretense.  I feel no need to present a strong, faith-filled, invincible version of me to anybody.  I see so many in that are in ministry, always posting deep, spiritually strong statements on facebook and twitter, that it would seem that they have never had a weak ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2012/12/02/the-warrior-is-a-child/ Well, Derek is on the road again, so hence the blog.  It is 84 degrees in the upstairs of my house presently, so this might be a short one. I haven't thought this through whatsoever, but I decided I better start typing. On New Year's Day this year, I was chewing on ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2012/06/03/my-first-half-marathon/ So, most of you know that I run.  It has been a wonderful addition to my life for the last 5 years, and will continue to be a part of my life, as long as this body doesn't completely fall apart.  Two years ago, I decided to train for my ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2011/10/30/the-empty-finish-line/ I am one of God's kids.  And God sees fit, just like the state of NY, that I stay in school.   There is a graduation from this school...a day when all of this learning will end.  But I will be far from Avon on that day, and will be ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2011/08/22/blog-for-the-goodie-two-shoes/ Is it just me, or is it quite challenging in this day and age, as a Christian woman, to land in a place of health when it comes to self image and roles?  I'm not sure how to organize this blog, as I usually have so many thoughts swirling around ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2011/05/05/who-am-i/ Romans 5:3-5 "...we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." I've been chewing on ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2011/01/16/the-process/ Well,  to say the least, it's been a while since I've darkened the door of this hallowed hall.  I suppose the fact that it has taken me four months to blog is an unwritten blog in itself.  There's the busyness, but there's also the fact that I just haven't made ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2010/12/01/post-baby-blog/ Hmmm.  Don't really know what to write about...it's just a good time to blog, so here I am, blogging. How 'bout a few fun quotes and moments from the kids.  We'll start with that. Reese (4) and I were having a discussion about what it will be like for him to be ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2010/07/25/oh-how-children-make-you-laugh/ So, you see, I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant with my sixth child.  The baby is a boy, and we can't wait to meet him.  I'm pushing hard on 38 ( we could share a birthday!) and I'm feeling 83.  Kidding, but this growing babies business sure takes a lot out ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2010/07/10/i-am-big-and-he-is-bigger/ So here I am.  Can't even remember the last time I did this.  My buddy Dave Shacket made this great website for me last year, and alas,  I didn't learn how to use it til now.  Sorry Dave.  That's kind of like someone slaving over an old '57 Mustang, restoring ... http://www.heidijolevendusky.com/2010/06/30/he-has-led-me-here/