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Monthly Archives: August 2009

"The Frontiersman’s Daughter", by Laura Frantz

At first glance, this book looks to be an easy, enjoyable read. However, within the first twenty pages, I found myself struggling to stick with the story. (The language of this book is “settler-English” and at times is difficult to follow the sentence structure.) All that to say, I actually enjoyed the book quite a bit.

The story of a girl, the first child born over the Gap in Kentucke Territory, “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” is a story of loves, life, and learning. Lael Click, daughter of the famed frontiersman, Ezekiel Click, is coming of age in a world full of trouble. Injuns lurk in the woods. Settlers bicker and feud over land. Love comes at a cost.

As she writes this story, Frantz brings the reader into the 18th century. The vivid details of clothing, homes, and customs pulls the reader into the setting of the story. Though the reading isn’t easy, the story is deep and gripping. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more, taking your time to understand what is going on in Lael Click’s life.

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"The Frontiersman’s Daughter", by Laura Frantz

At first glance, this book looks to be an easy, enjoyable read. However, within the first twenty pages, I found myself struggling to stick with the story. (The language of this book is “settler-English” and at times is difficult to follow the sentence structure.) All that to say, I actually enjoyed the book quite a bit.

The story of a girl, the first child born over the Gap in Kentucke Territory, “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” is a story of loves, life, and learning. Lael Click, daughter of the famed frontiersman, Ezekiel Click, is coming of age in a world full of trouble. Injuns lurk in the woods. Settlers bicker and feud over land. Love comes at a cost.

As she writes this story, Frantz brings the reader into the 18th century. The vivid details of clothing, homes, and customs pulls the reader into the setting of the story. Though the reading isn’t easy, the story is deep and gripping. You’ll find yourself wanting to read more, taking your time to understand what is going on in Lael Click’s life.

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I do best when stressed…

… well, sort of. I find that I am able to get the most amount accomplished in the least amount of time when I have multiple looming “deadlines” all at the same time.

Like right now.

The next three weeks are going to be insanely crazy as far as my time is concerned. I’m starting a “new job” on Monday (8/30) – thankfully it’s a “work when you have time, as you have time” job. BECAUSE, we leave to go camping for four days/three nights on Friday (9/5). THEN, I have a three day turn around (maybe) before heading back to the great state of Michigan (the “maybe” is because maybe we’ll never make it back to Indiana and just hang around MI all week – if so, that will require some more planning on my part this coming week) for another four day/three night stint. THEN, we start school the next day (9/14). AND Ladies’ Bible Study at FBC starts that Wednesday (9/16).

Did you stay with me on all of that?

The GOOD NEWS is that in the last 24 hours, I have been WAYYYY productive towards getting things accomplished for all of these (or some of these, at least) activities that I need to plan for.

I have picked out (and gotten approved) a “curriculum” for my Wednesday Bible study that starts on 9/16. I have an announcement ready for the PowerPoint at Church tomorrow morning, and I will be making an announcement during the service to promote it.

I have a list started for packing for camping. I found, and dragged out of storage, our tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, camping chairs, and hot dog forks. I tested my cooler to determine if all my “cold food” will fit. I have my shopping lists ready to get the odds and ends I still need for next weekend. I have my meals planned, my dish list done, and I think I’m good til at least Wednesday on trying to plan for the trip to Muskegon.

What do I still need to accomplish this coming week? I have a stack of books that needs to be read and reviewed (deadlines during the first couple of weeks of September) – I’ve been getting through about one a day the past couple of days. I have school plans to finalize and prepare specifics for the first week of school (printing worksheets, putting together games/puzzles, etc). I need to study and prepare for my Bible study now that I know what I’ll be teaching. I need to do my “homework” for my “job” before my webinar on Monday night. I have to figure out what we’re doing between 9/7 and 9/10 – staying in MI? where? coming home? etc.

I’m sure there’s more that needs to get done, and I’m sure the list will continue to grow even after I accomplish all of that, but, like I said before: “I do best when stressed!”

Q4U: What’s on your plate this coming week? Do you do better when you have lots of things going at once? Or when you can focus on one thing at a time? What’s the busiest season/time of year in your life? What can I pray about for you over the next couple of weeks? I’d love to hear your thoughts on these questions and/or anything else you might have to say!

Disclosure: At times there will be affiliate links within my posts. I do make a small profit from anything you buy from those clicks, but not at any additional cost to you.

I do best when stressed…

… well, sort of. I find that I am able to get the most amount accomplished in the least amount of time when I have multiple looming “deadlines” all at the same time.

Like right now.

The next three weeks are going to be insanely crazy as far as my time is concerned. I’m starting a “new job” on Monday (8/30) – thankfully it’s a “work when you have time, as you have time” job. BECAUSE, we leave to go camping for four days/three nights on Friday (9/5). THEN, I have a three day turn around (maybe) before heading back to the great state of Michigan (the “maybe” is because maybe we’ll never make it back to Indiana and just hang around MI all week – if so, that will require some more planning on my part this coming week) for another four day/three night stint. THEN, we start school the next day (9/14). AND Ladies’ Bible Study at FBC starts that Wednesday (9/16).

Did you stay with me on all of that?

The GOOD NEWS is that in the last 24 hours, I have been WAYYYY productive towards getting things accomplished for all of these (or some of these, at least) activities that I need to plan for.

I have picked out (and gotten approved) a “curriculum” for my Wednesday Bible study that starts on 9/16. I have an announcement ready for the PowerPoint at Church tomorrow morning, and I will be making an announcement during the service to promote it.

I have a list started for packing for camping. I found, and dragged out of storage, our tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, camping chairs, and hot dog forks. I tested my cooler to determine if all my “cold food” will fit. I have my shopping lists ready to get the odds and ends I still need for next weekend. I have my meals planned, my dish list done, and I think I’m good til at least Wednesday on trying to plan for the trip to Muskegon.

What do I still need to accomplish this coming week? I have a stack of books that needs to be read and reviewed (deadlines during the first couple of weeks of September) – I’ve been getting through about one a day the past couple of days. I have school plans to finalize and prepare specifics for the first week of school (printing worksheets, putting together games/puzzles, etc). I need to study and prepare for my Bible study now that I know what I’ll be teaching. I need to do my “homework” for my “job” before my webinar on Monday night. I have to figure out what we’re doing between 9/7 and 9/10 – staying in MI? where? coming home? etc.

I’m sure there’s more that needs to get done, and I’m sure the list will continue to grow even after I accomplish all of that, but, like I said before: “I do best when stressed!”

Q4U: What’s on your plate this coming week? Do you do better when you have lots of things going at once? Or when you can focus on one thing at a time? What’s the busiest season/time of year in your life? What can I pray about for you over the next couple of weeks? I’d love to hear your thoughts on these questions and/or anything else you might have to say!

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"Dawn’s Prelude", by Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. She continues to produce such incredible books, it’s hard not to enjoy her.

And this first book in her newest series, “Song of Alaska” is no different. The vivid detail of the late 1800s, the depth of the characters’ lives and stories, the engaging story holding you hostage even long after you’ve finished the book. I can’t wait til the book in the series comes out!

One of the things I have come to appreciate in Tracie’s writing is her ability to address questions of faith without coming across in a “preachy” manner, and this book is no exception to that. Throughout the book, several of the character voice their questions about trusting God to one another in a similar way that you or I might address such questions. Time and time again, the answers are the simple truths of Scripture.

This story starts with trouble – a forced, abusive marriage ending abruptly due to death – and trials continue throughout. Lydia Gray has finally escaped her abusive marriage of the past 12 years and has run off to live with her aunt in the newly acquired property of the USA, known as Alaska. In Alaska, she finds the unthinkable – God’s love & the true love of a man. However, her past manages to find her, and things quickly escalate from bad to worse. Will God prove Himself faithful to her yet again? Will He answer her prayers the way she wants to see them answered?

This is an edge-of-your seat “easy” read that all historical/inspirational fiction readers will enjoy! Pick it up at your local bookstore or library today!!

Disclosure: At times there will be affiliate links within my posts. I do make a small profit from anything you buy from those clicks, but not at any additional cost to you.

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