tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:21:07 +0000make stuffAmerican IdoldecorChristmascraftsrecipesfallgo outdoorsautumnBiblecreativephotographypursesGiveawaysHeart ThisPrayerfff'shomesewingJesusTexasfamilygiftspumpkinsAdventure ManBrianDaddyEasteradoptionmusicspringwild thingsAmy Karol's Bend-the-Rules SewingFunnyLoveSteven Curtis Chapmanabout meblog stuffcontestsencouragementfinancialhospitalityideasmemoriesprecious thingsAMBeth MooreCanyon LakeDadFireproofHolidaysKitchen PonderingsLiving Proof LiveMarriageMomPumpkin PartyPumpkin PatchRememberSan AntonioSiesta FiestaSunriseUBPbakingbargainsbluebonnetsbrowniescluttercritterscupcakesdate nightfemininefootballfriendshopeknow for surememeministeringmoviesnestoverheardpetsquirksrandomnessrefreshmentsurveytop tenvideoworshiphttp://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tamara)Blogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-2462028664408774773Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-10-27T08:00:03.009-05:00adoptionDaddyOn Sunday I posted about my eventful summer, and the day my Daddy died.Yesterday I posted about why my family was able to rejoice even in that difficult time because of the things we know for sure.Today I want to tell you about what happened next.I drove back to San Antonio, where Brian and I packed for a longer stay. We headed back to the Valley, heartbroken and teary-eyed, but praising the Lordhttp://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-new-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-3276125172017568586Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-10-26T08:12:56.162-05:00Daddyknow for sureYesterday, I shared some of the major events that have taken place in my life since I last posted in May. I say some, because there are more events I still need to share!But first, I need to tell you about the things we know for sure:We know that Daddy loved God and God loves Daddy. God loves people! We know that Daddy was human, and that as a human, he was a sinner. The bible says that all have http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-we-know-for-sure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-3067125393545710521Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:01:00 +00002009-10-26T08:12:16.993-05:00adoptionDaddySo...I haven't posted since May. After being "gone" that long, it's been hard to get back into the bloggy swing of things. It's been an eventful summer, and I've found it hard to proceed in light of those events.I know there aren't many of you reading this. I hope that those of you who are will forgive my indulgence as I catch up a little (or a lot), because I'd like to have a written record of http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/10/hardest-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-7499190458770960553Mon, 18 May 2009 18:53:00 +00002009-05-18T14:00:17.829-05:00worshipBooMama is having a GREAT giveaway for Travis Cottrell's new LIVE Worship CD. Can I just tell you how much I would love to have this CD? I love this song (above), as well as "In Christ Alone" and "Mercy Seat". And I've been clicking around on Travis' website and listening to samples of the others. It's been a little taste of glory! Be sure to stop by BooMama's and enter to win this wonderfulhttp://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/05/jesus-saves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-518914088657263579Sat, 02 May 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-05-02T10:32:28.994-05:00bargainskohlsOriginally uploaded by thingspondered I totally scored at Kohl's yesterday! I received a $10 promotional gift card from Kohl's in the mail a few weeks ago. I shopped the clearance racks only, and found some great bargains!Last year, I received the same promotion and used it to purchase 2 blouses, 1 pair of flip-flops, and 2 pairs of sunglasses, and I actually had money left over, which I http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/05/woo-hoo-kohl-rocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-1172823473168939609Fri, 01 May 2009 21:23:00 +00002009-05-01T21:38:31.210-05:00financialHeart ThissewingI'ts been a few weeks since I posted a "Heart This', so some of these links are not "fresh", but there's some great stuff here! I'm in a crafty mood! LOVE the simplicity and whimsy of the Nester's framed fork! How cute is that?DITTO Tales from Bloggeritaville's darling Chalkboard Dinner Plate. I'm going to be looking for supplies for both of these projects at Goodwill! There are enough GREAT http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/05/heart-this-050109.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-4094436559342755969Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:54:00 +00002009-04-10T17:51:29.500-05:00EasterHeart ThisJesusI've been saving up great links, special ideas, projects, etc. all week for today's "Heart This".But then....I read this post by Beth Moore. "He knows it's scary to be us." Jesus truly does, because He chose to be one of us.And then, I read this post from oh amanda. "In a letter to the Philippians, Paul writes that Jesus humbled himself and became OBEDIENT to death on a cross. Jesus LET himself http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/04/heart-this-easter-edition-041009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-6969900519015818765Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:52:00 +00002009-04-07T17:01:13.061-05:00Amy Karol's Bend-the-Rules Sewingmake stufftop tenIf you've read more than 5 posts on my blog, you've probably gleaned that I'm a creativity junkie, crafter, novice sewer, etc. I always have a running list of projects I need to work on, followed by a rarely touched list of projects I'd like to try. I'm STILL working on the purses I promised to family members for Christmas gifts in 2008, so I won't be touching this list any time soon, but here http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-ten-sewing-projects-i-cant-wait-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-3042364938105513715Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:10:00 +00002009-04-07T16:15:20.743-05:00financialhopeI'm so excited that our church is serving as a host site forDave Ramsey's Town Hall for Hope!Thousands of churches across the country are going to host the FREE event....Click HERE to see if there is a venue near you.If you've been wondering what you should be doing with your money in light of the current economic situation, Dave will offer HOPE and helpful information.Follow Town Hall for Hope http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/04/town-hall-for-hope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-4602061543313837625Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:09:00 +00002009-04-06T13:15:55.172-05:00bluebonnetsgo outdoorsOur friend, Natalie, has a fun post up about the phenomenon of taking photos amidst the Texas Bluebonnets. She's requesting photos of people in the bluebonnets, so take a look and send yours in!A few years ago, we had an AMAZING crop of bluebonnets on 1604 near our home, and we had daily hordes of picture-takers, right off the highway. Because there's a nice slope, it was a popular place to takehttp://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/04/bluebonnets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-8866678808176054366Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:33:00 +00002009-03-20T12:07:51.890-05:00about meUBPWelcome! So happy to have you here! I'm Tamara, a wife and wanna-be mother, a Christian, and creativity junkie. My "niche" is general randomness...I'm not particularly writerly, but I created this little home on the web to house my thoughts and ideas and projectsand other stuff. Welcome to my crazy! What can you expect from Pondered in My heart? How about a good-ol' list format?HEART THIS - http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-welcome-to-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-1054142181008083863Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:14:00 +00002009-03-20T09:30:16.977-05:00BibleencouragementPrayerSo grateful this morning for God's word, for His mercies, which are new every morning. I'm claiming and clinging to His promises today.Psalm 130:5I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope.Lamentations 3: 21-26; 55-58Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/clinging-to-gods-promises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-2292696074851590243Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-03-20T09:11:04.468-05:00Heart Thismake stuffrecipesI LOVE this idea for a cheap, fun table light. It uses an led candle light (the kind you buy at the dollar store), thread, and fabric stiffener. Can't wait to try this!This recipe for Hot Chicken Salad looks delicious.These Easter eggs are gorgeous, and share "The Reason for the Season"!This looks like a really fun party idea - Iron Chef at home! hat tip to oh amanda.This list of classic family http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/heart-this-03-20-09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-5174116331817191587Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:07:00 +00002009-03-18T15:07:31.712-05:00recipesS'more Peeps!Originally uploaded by Rory Finneren Last week, Brian & I were watching some Discovery/History/Food Network show...can't remember which, about the making of Peeps.I am not a big fan of the peeps, in general. They're cute and all, but just kind of ...eww.But on that show, they mentioned a culinary sensation that is sweeping the nation: Roasted Peeps! (Seriously, Google it and see http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/roasted-peeps-springy-treat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-502485442695513099Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:09:00 +00002009-03-17T22:38:28.368-05:00American IdolI enjoy country music, so I'm really looking forward to tonight. I expect to know most of the songs, for a change!Michael Sarver - Ain't Goin' Down - I loved it that he chose this kind of song, instead of a big power ballad. I liked seeing this fun side of him. I don't think he's the strongest vocalist, but he's very likeable.Allison Iraheta - "Blame it On Your Heart" - Glad she holds up her http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/country-night-on-american-idol-top-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-1133662828462154833Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:32:00 +00002009-03-13T12:37:53.073-05:00FunnyI was standing in the pharmacy line at the HEB (grocery store) yesterday, occupying my time by looking at all the pill boxes, arthritis aids, and braces for various body parts. My glance fell upon this package, and I just about lost it, right there in the pharmacy line. This picture is blurry...I was trying to take it surreptitiously with my cell phone camera. But check it out:Because nothing http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-cracks-me-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-3325354167952604383Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:10:00 +00002009-03-12T11:47:50.424-05:00refreshmentI will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs. Isaiah 41:18 We've been in desperate need of rain. Thank you, Lord, for making all things new!For more refreshment, please stop by Ministry So Fabulous and read this wonderful, refreshing word from Amy Beth. I love this part:Well that girl is http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/delightfully-refreshing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-729625663090664562Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-03-11T10:27:41.816-05:00American IdolOK...I totally wasn't going to do this this year, but Brian was working in the yard and I had issues with the sewing pattern I wanted to work on, so I found myself glued to AI. And since I went to the trouble of watching it, here's my little nutshell opinion.I expect to see Lil Rounds and Danny Gokey in the finals, and that will make the whole season worth it. Oh, and if we could have Kris and http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/american-idol-top-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-4324475867530976356Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:30:00 +00002009-03-20T09:11:24.668-05:00Heart Thismake stuffphotographyrecipesRemember me? I used to have this little bloggy and would post semi-regularly? Well, I'm finally back. Here's a bit of what I've been loving on the internet recently:Brian would love it if I'd whip up some of these Homemade Chewy Granola Bars. They look pretty yummy!Speaking of yummy...Baking Bites posted this sinful recipe for homemade Samoas. It's shameful, but I can't stop thinking about http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/03/heart-this-not-so-weekly-linkage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-7955489608952929200Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:51:00 +00002009-01-21T12:00:21.606-06:00footballLoveWow, it's been more than a month since my last post. I really didn't intend to take such a long hiatus, but my to-do list got a little bogged down before Christmas, and I amd just now getting my head above water, so-to-speak. I have lots of things to share in the days to come, but this story has to come first. BooMama just shared it, and it's one of the best stories I've read. Please go read http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/01/amazing-love-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-108609473792395948Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:25:00 +00002008-12-11T16:38:40.602-06:00GiveawayspursesSorry, I've been MIA since 11/23, but I've been CRAZY busy! This is just a quick pop-in to say that I haven't heard from Teresa at TwoCRV's. If I haven't heard from Teresa by tomorrow, I'll draw another name. Tune in tomorrow night to see if you're the lucky winner!Thanks!http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/12/last-call-for-purse-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-2267061292843901978Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:13:00 +00002008-11-23T22:27:14.906-06:00GiveawayspursesOK...so a week ago I was supposed to announce a winner for the purse giveaway. I had my sweet husband draw a name out of a cup to select the winner. I took pictures of the process. And then I had a crazy week and forgot to announce the winner. Bad, Bad Blogger! Sorry y'all. I had the best of intentions! I'll do better next time, if y'all promise to come back & bring a friend!And now, without http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/bad-bad-bloggerand-we-have-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-2367256227577525741Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:44:00 +00002008-11-14T16:48:04.203-06:00bakingbrowniesKitchen PonderingsI've just posted my coworker's really yummy brownie recipe...just in time for holiday goodie plates! Check it out here.And once again, Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway!http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-post-at-kitchen-ponderings-brownies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-2455939163834511214Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:24:00 +00002008-11-14T16:34:55.514-06:00craftsGiveawaysHeart ThisHolidaysIn the vein of Rocks in My Dryer's Saturday Linkage, MomAdvice.com's Amy's Notebook, and BooMama's Linky Interwebby Awesomeness, (that's a helping heapful of happy links right there!) I've decided to create a sort of favorites notebook here with the ideas and images and projects that I can't wait to try.To that end, I've created a separate blog for my Heart This (hopefully weekly) posts. I will http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/heart-this-my-first-weekly-linkage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265637897532713786.post-1169008697312775155Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +00002008-11-16T21:09:05.449-06:00craftsGiveawaysmake stuffpursesAll these purse pictures have reminded me of a random story. Bear with me...I'm about to give you way too much information, 'cause that's the way I roll. But hey - you're here for a giveaway...might as well stay for the entertainment (if you can call it that)!Several years ago, I decided to use some frequent flier miles to take my husband on a surprise weekend skiing trip for his birthday. We http://ponderedinmyheart.blogspot.com/2008/11/petite-purse-presents-my-first-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara)7