1. Besides the predictable name-rank-serial number, what's something you know by heart? We say The Lord's Prayer and The Apostle's Creed, or Affirmation of faith, every week in worship and I know those by heart. I know quite a few hymn lyrics and children's songs by heart.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,* the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (*) We aren't Catholic - see this is a little "c" -- refers to the universal church – or to make it easier – all of the churches who believe in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Mark's mom sang a song to him when he was little and we sang it to our children and our daughter sings it to her daughter (not sure about son)
Horsey Horsey carry me
Through the woods and to the sea
If you’re tired and want to stop
I will let the bridle drop
2. Something recently that had you tickled pink? Today in our staff chapel, we were doing some fun get to know you things. Someone said that I was their mentor. That was really special and I guess it "tickled me pink."
3. How do you define the word romantic, and are you one? Romantic means (to me) that you would be doing things that you know the other person would love whether you love it or not. Romantic would also include a good surprise every once in a while. I don't think either of us is very romantic but we sure do love each other. Mark did something for me one year for Valentine's day that was very romantic. He made reservations for dinner at a cool venue and didn't tell me where we were going until we got there. It was a Prix Fixe menu and the restaurant presented each lady with a red rose. It was nice. I surprised him with a trip to New Orleans one year for his birthday so we do things for each other all of the time but I don't think of us as romantics.
4. Finish this verse with your own original thought....'Roses are red, violets are blue...
I found this one on line:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I wouldn't know
because I don't get them from you!
This made me laugh!!
5. Five little things you are loving right now?
school - because I'm learning new things!!
family - because I love them!
work - because I love my job
daffodils and forsythia beginning to bloom
the thought of traveling again (the thoughts are small . . .travel is not)
6. Insert your own random thought here. Mark and his twin brother went hunting last week and Mark shot a hog. Wild hogs are very destructive and have decided to take up residence in Alabama. Anyway . . . Mark made homemade sausage this weekend. He smoked it last night but I didn't get any more pictures.
I enjoyed your answers this morning. You and your husband are about as romantic as we are. There are so many ways to love and show love, and spending time together while allowing the other their own space is one of them. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy early Valentine's Day to you!
DeleteHow wonderful to be learning new things and loving your job! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week, too!
DeleteLoved reading your answers! I would be tickled pink if someone said I was their mentor too, what a nice compliment. My husband and I aren't the least bit romantic but our kids sure are. I've always wondered where they got it from.
ReplyDeleteOur son ended up with the "romantic" gene. How interesting that our kids did!!
DeleteEnjoyed your answers. Wow...you know the Apostles creed by heart. Good for you. Your tickled pink was sweet. Love the surprises you planned for each other. Happy Hodgepodge to you!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great Thursday! Thanks so much for visiting!!
DeleteI remember those 'get to know you' workplace exercises! Most were great fun. I remember having to memorize both the Apostle and Nicene Creeds as a child, but would be hard-pressed to remember all of the latter.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in another denomination that didn't say any "memorized" things during worship. After visiting our church a few times (when I was 23 -- 40 years ago!), I borrowed a hymnal and took it home and memorized the creed. Sounds so silly now!!
DeleteWe have wild boar here too. I've only seen one dead on the road : ) How was the sausage? We are having friends over this weekend to cook some of the duck that is filling our freezer. Hubs is in charge of the birds, and I'll do everything else. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the sausage yet. He vacuum packed it and froze it. He said it was tasty. My husband thought he was going to get to go duck hunting this year and didn't and was disappointed! Duck is all dark meat, right? Hubby is always in charge of meat not purchased in the grocery store or market!
DeleteWe are doing wild hog hunts at my work area this month and next. We have a lot of them to get rid of so we are hoping the hunters have good luck! I enjoyed your Hodgepodge!
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love participating in a hunt like that! Do the hunters get to participate by lottery!
DeleteI really enjoyed your answers a lot!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting and commenting! Comments always make my day!
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