Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts

Friday, December 3, 2010

Daddy's Fishing Buddies

Daddy and two of the three "Cartwright" young'uns went fishing this last week. They had such fun; came home with wonderful tales and yup, you guessed it, smelled like fish.

(Notice the littlest's fishing attire:)


Monday, July 12, 2010

Fishers of Men

It was a beautiful day out. As the Ponderosa headed out to fish, my heart's prayer was that my little people would see their Mama fishing for men, too.

We spent a couple hours at the pond hoping there would be some bites. No fish seemed to need our food we were supplying. Do those out in the "big pond" know that we have the Bread of Life? Do they realize we have the answer to their hunger and thirst? Do we tell them? This can help you as you attempt to help them see that they even have a need.


Finally, we had a couple of nibbles; just a couple of beautiful baby bluegills. My little women caught them. O, Master, give my daughters hearts of truth. Give them courage to stand strong in a world of hate and lawlessness. Give them love for the lawless.



Their hands are small, but can learn so much. Timing is the key to fishing. They must learn how to watch the bobber, and gently, pull the line in. Father God, give my children discernment to know truth from lies. Keep their eyes focused on you and not the world around them.

Giver of life, help us to be in the world and not of it. May we not be so separated that we fear coming nose to nose with unbelievers. Help us to love those of the world, by having compassion on their souls, not condemning them for their way of life. For we were once with out You, and you showed us much mercy.

The leader of the Ponderosa has always loved fishing, both for fish and men. He has been such an amazing example to this family as he has such compassion for the needs of the lost, and doesn't hesitate to share the truth of God's Word with others.

God Almighty, grant my husband the courage to lead this little flock.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Daddy's Fishing Buddies


Normally while I bake bread, make homemade salsa and can tomato sauce, the girls are usually in the kitchen helping me, but today Daddy took them fishing. "Marie" just got her first fishing pole and wanted to try it out.(It happens to have Dora on it.) So the girls hopped in Daddy's truck and went for a fishing trip. Each of them caught about 10 blue gill and were able to bring a few of them home. "Little Joe" was privileged to help me in the kitchen and run to the fruit stand with me.

Notice the purse...she is still all girl!

"Inger" is definitely more tom-boy then her sister...the dirtier the better.

As Daddy put it, here is the six pack.


This is the salsa recipe I use.