fairfarmhand Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yesterday, I posted this: My eldest dd was helping the judges at the fair grounds today. I took a peek when I picked her up... She got a best of show ribbon for her scrapbook. My youngest dd got a best of show ribbon for her grape jelly. My middle dd got lots of ribbons but not a best of show. Only the oldest knows the results. My middle dd is going to be a bit let down that her oldest sis and youngest sis got bests and she didn't. She's been hoping for one of those big purple ribbons for a couple years.... sigh. We are baking with middle dd to see if I she can win a best in the culinary tomorrow. (fingers crossed) funny that I can feel excited and disappointed all at the same time. ****** Here's the rest of the story... Today we went to the fair to drop off our culinary and my kids got to see the results of their other entries. My middle dd was disappointed for herself, but it didn't turn into a pity party and she was able to be very happy for her sisters. When we went to Sonic afterward, she said something that made me SO PROUD! (lately we've been using a devotional book with scripture memory in it. The verses are arranged by temptation "when I am tempted to do ___I remember ___ (bible verse)\ At sonic she said, "well, I'm tempted to feel sorry for myself, but I'll remember "My help comes from the Lord the Maker of Heaven and Earth" I told her I was prouder of her at that moment than I would have been if she'd won dozens of purple ribbons. And I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'd say that beats any blue ribbon. Praise the Lord for her sweet spirit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyinPA Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 At sonic she said, "well, I'm tempted to feel sorry for myself, but I'll remember "My help comes from the Lord the Maker of Heaven and Earth" I told her I was prouder of her at that moment than I would have been if she'd won dozens of purple ribbons. And I was. As well you should be! Give that girl an extra hug today:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfhsmom Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 :grouphug:What a precious girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wonderful!!!! Ummm....what devotional is that? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Sword Fighting by Karen Henley. Every week we have one verse/temptation to memorize and throughout the week each day there is a different story for when a Bible character faced that temptation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Went back this afternoon! All 3 of my dd's got best of shows today; DD1 got a best of show in her age category for Pecan Pie DD2 got best of show in her age category for Apple Pie DD3 got best of show for her flower! Hooray! I am a HAPPY MOMMA! ETA: I have 3 dd's; not just 2...:) Edited August 26, 2010 by fairfarmhand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wonderful! :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayesW Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 That is so precious, I am crying! That is exactly what I want from my children. gReat job, Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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