2008-01-24
If Wishes Were Horses…
Rain tagged me to write five wishes for things I want, but don’t need and five wishes of a spiritual nature. I think I can do this one properly, but we shall see.
The first thing that comes into my mind about wishes is a Mother Goose poem:
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If turnips were watches, I would wear one by my side. And if ‘ifs’ and ‘ands’ were pots and pans, there’d be no work for tinkers!
My second inclination is to crack open Webster’s 1828 Dictionary to discover the etymology of the word wish. Thirdly, what does the Bible concordance say? I know, this is supposed to be just for fun, but I’m a nerd. This is fun for me. However, I refrain from my usual research, so I can complete this task before “the clock strikes one.” Hickory Dickory Dock.
For more glimpses into my homeschool-mother mind, here is my wish list:
- Mac laptop
- Alaskan cruise
- Garage converted into a pottery studio
- New stain-proof, hole-proof furniture
- The clever, little hen from another Mother Goose rhyme (You’ll want this hen, too.)
My spiritual wishes are scratched in my journal on a page entitled, “Words for Now.”
- Discipline- Control my appetites
- Consistency- Holiness
- Focus- On the heart
- Effort- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
- Action- “Do not become weary in well doing.” Galatians 6:9
So I will not be alone like little Joan, I am tagging some neighbors to join the jumping.
- Mandi just returned to blogging after moving into a
shoetravel trailer. - Crunchy Mama tagged me last year. She is better about playing than I am.
- Homestead Mama is traveling around Mexico, but maybe she will have time to dream.
- Miiko might like to try 24 Blackbird Pie next, since Shepherd’s Pie made her laugh.
- Life on the Planet has an informal survey for homeschoolers. I confess. I’m nuts. If you don’t believe me, just read this post.
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