Wednesday's Meeting and other things going on in my life right now.

This afternoon I had a meeting with the pastor of Christ Chapel.  Because I will be baptized this coming Easter Sunday, I've been going through baptism classes on Sunday mornings, and private meetings on Wednesdays with Pastor Lotz.  We've been looking at Hebrews 6:1,2,3,"Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptism, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgement.  And God permitting we will do so."  He has been explaining what all this means, how it all fits together, and asking if I understood.  My response was always, "Yes."  I actually already knew what this whole passage meant....   Next week I have to tell my testimony,  so this week I'll be busy writing that all out.  I might post it on my blog when it's finished.  It'll be very short as I've only lived 13 years and don't have too many interesting stories to tell!   Anyway, I also had a dental appointment this morning.  No, cavities of course. :)  I did get some sealants though.  Dr. what's his name said, " Okay lets have some fun!"  And I was thinking, who is having the fun?  Me or you?  After that ordeal, I took a nap, as I was up late again last night, and I didn't get all the sleep I was hoping for in the dentist chair.  Because I was wearing the  sunglasses they gave me, the Dr. couldn't see my eyes  and therefore couldn't tell if they were open or not, therefore allowing me to "snooze". After I post this blog post, I have a lot of school to do seeing how I had a lot of things going on during the day, ( although Mom will most likely consider this some school. :).  It looks like I won't be able to go to prayer meeting this evening.  I'm reading The Crook in the Lot, and another book but I can't recall the name... Oh here's some news!  I've been working on a couple of cool badges for my GEMS group that I attend at the Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod. They are,  Digital Technology badge, Personal Care, Cake Decorating,  and also my Book badge.   I had a blast making the cake for the cake decorating badge!  My Aunt Ginny, who is a pro at cake decorating,  gave me instructions.  You can see the pictures of it at the beginning of this blog post.   By the way, it was also for my sister Sarah's 8th birthday.   It has been cool being able to add all the verses that you're suppose to memorize for the badges onto my Memverse account, ( it seems I mention Memverse a lot... Probably because it's such a great web site for Bible verse memorization.  For those of you who want to check it out the address is, http://www.memverse.com/ )  Some of the requirements for my Digital Technology badge were to teach some one "old" how to do something on the computer,  so I tried to teach my daddy how to play Polar Plunge which is a very addictive game on a mindless web site called Webkinz.  Thank goodness I was able to get away from that place!  Although there is one particular person who is still in the web site's grasp.  I'm not mentioning any names.  Haha.   Anyway, my Dad failed at it,  failed!  : )  Wow, this has been a very long blog post!  I guess I was really in the mood for writing.  I wouldn't be surprised if all you readers started getting droopy eyed somewhere in the middle of my blog post, or maybe even at the very beginning, or maybe even at the title!!! Ha, ha that's okay. I'd like to sign off with this Bible verse.
Proverbs 2:10-11 ( This is a verse I'm currently memorizing for my Digital Tech badge)
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will be pleasant to your soul. 


Solus Christus,
Lydia 

The Great Milk Hunt

This is a short story  that Caleb wished me to "publish." 

The Great Milk Hunt

By

Caleb P. Murray

My mind and heart raced.  The thought of it, yes, I could almost taste it in my mouth, feel it flowing down my aching throat, but getting up seemed far from possible.  So I lay.  Tortured. The temptation was unbearable, and the hours seemed to never turn.  By now, I could hear it:  the sound of the jug sliding across the shelf of the open fridge,  the delightful  "pop" sound the cap makes, and the clink of glasses in the cupboard above, and I could feel the cool, refrigerated air on my face. There it was, just one hallway down and a flight of stairs away,  but it might as well have been on the far side of the moon. So there the thought stayed, my illness keeping me chained to the bed with  my lips parched, and my tongue deprived of the cold white liquid.  What time was it now? The question had crossed my mind so often.  Battling my present condition, I managed a sitting position, my body quivering with chills and tears of suffering running in rivers down my burning cheeks.  Still, the thought of the icy cold glass of milk waiting for me remained.  Calling me.  It was practically screaming in my ear.  A headache from the raging battle formed, adding to my misery.  Throwing the boiling covers off, I broke the chains that held me down and courageously stood up.  My legs felt like I had left them in bed.  After my head cleared, I proceeded to the door, my mouth dryer than ever.  Out in the hall, I felt like fainting.  Gripping the walls, I inched toward the stairs with determination in my eyes.  I do not recall going down the stairs, but I must have succeeded for I found myself in front of the treasured ice chest.  As I opened the doors, the sudden and unsuspected light blinded me and my headache returned.  The cool refreshing air gave me such chills that I nearly ran back to the bed which seemed so hostile only minutes ago.  After a long recovery,  I could make out the milk sitting between lunch and dinner.  My weakened arm reached out for the jug with hopes rising.  The sliding sound was like nails on a chalkboard, not what I remembered.  I did get  a nice "pop", as the lid flew into the darkest depths of the kitchen. The clashing of glasses rung in my ears as my hand fumbled for one of them.  After hastily pouring the milk, I took a moment to savor my victory as I looked at it glistening in the moon,  which was just behind some rain clouds.  I downed the whole thing in seconds.  Brain freeze was upon me in half that time.  With my parched lips now frozen,  my sore throat now throbbing, my stomach flipped and tied itself into a bowline, half hitch, and a square knot.  My mind yelled at my legs to move, but there I stood, drowning in my unexpected defeat.  Then it happened.  My throat transformed into Mt. Vesuvius.  Next thing I new I was involuntarily throwing up my white gold into the toilet.  Back in bed, I lay dejected.  It was not even yet midnight.  Around one a.m,, I had a sudden craving for juice.  I was to have dozens of these yearnings throughout the endless night.  I will never be able to appreciate milk ever again.   

The End

A true story that is true, except for the last sentence. : )

Tuesday's horse class: riding!

Wow! Today's horse class was amazing! I was able to ride 2 horses, Breezy, and Jesse. I'll start from the beginning.... I arrived and walked into the paddock and started grooming Alfie, a white Mustang. And man does that horse shed like crazy!  It didn't help that is was a windy day.  After brushing him down, and cleaning his hooves, I walked down to the riding pen.  Lannie, ( my teacher ) told me I was to ride Breezy, ( I was a little nervous because Breezy is a little jumpy etc. ) I buckled my helmet on, swung into the ring, and boldly walked right up to her.  It took a couple of minutes to get Breezy to stand still in front of the mounting block but she finally did long enough for me to mount her.  As soon as I was settled in her saddle she jumped, and I landed down hard on her saddle, ( I now have a sore spot, thanks Breezy! ) She was skittish the whole half hour I rode her. But it was exciting, and surprisingly, I wasn't scared.  I learned to stop her and to make her go into a walk, ( although most of the time it was a trot.. she doesn't listen well ).   I learned to, um what's the correct term, where you go up down up down in the saddle with the rhythm of the horse?  Ah well, I'll have to learn the correct terminology soon.  Anyway, I learned that.   Lannie said I have perfect form on a horse.  But I can always improve, I know. :) Soon after Lannie told me to go get on Jesse.  I don't need a mounting block for her! She is SO gentle, and cute!  Another helper\teacher put her on the lunge, ( Ya I knew the word for that one! ) And I did some balancing exercises on her.  Then when I was through with that lesson, I practiced some more mounting and dismounting on Alfie.  Okay, so now after the riding Lannie showed me and the other students how to untack. She showed us how to take off the saddle and bridle, then she asked me to go with her and untack Breezy down in the main barn.  We walked her into her stall and I unbuckled Breezy's saddle all by myself, and slid it off her back. Then the lessons were pretty much over. It was an enjoyable afternoon and a memorable one!  To finish the day off, I went over to my brother Josh's house for dinner, ( Josh, you make the best ribs! ) and cake.  I also fiddled on his stupendous new ipad. :) Well, it's late now so I'll end here.   If you made it this far, thanks for reading!       In Christ, Lydia

My first

Hello! This is my first official blog post. I'm really excited to get a blog.

It took awhile to think up a name for my blog and Mom helped me, ( thank you Mom!) We finally agreed on Lydia's Logbook. I was hoping to go for a more catchy name, but nothing came to mind. I just got back from the orthodontics. I got green for my braces since it's Saint Patrick's Day. :)

I'm currently reading One Eye Laughing the Other Weeping the Diary of Julie Weiss Veinna, Austria to New York, 1938.  It's about a Jewish girl who is sent to America to get away from the cruelty of Hitler. A very moving story.. And also I'm reading a fabulous book called Developing a Healthy Payer Life. I recommend that one to ALL. It's a great book. And another one I'm reading is Nancy Drew, ( the best mystery books ever! ) Well, this is enough for now I've got to go help Mom with the corned beef and cabbage dinner we'll be having for tonight. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!


~ Lydia