Thursday, January 31, 2013



365 Random Days of Team Zybko
Day #310
January 29th, 2013
I Will Meet You By The Water


Jeremiah 17:7-8
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

 

He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. 


It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.

 
It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
 

Like any mom, I really like when the time for sleep arrives each night. With my big ole head positioned just right on my homemade tye dyed pillow case, I know the long 24 hour shift of motherhood  is coming to a close. My last thoughts of the day as I drift off into a soccer mom slumber are usually about my babies.


Sadly, some of them have already left the nest. Not even in the house for this momma to check on one last time before the clock strikes midnight. Just lonely empty rooms. I can no longer stand over their crib, twin size bed or even stand on the ladder of a tall bunk bed and watch them breathe. Angels they all while asleep, sweet little eyes are closed, no movement other than the chest rising and falling as they curl up under some favorite blankies.  
 
 
 
I pray for them all, one by one. The orderly side of me can't help but follow this list in age order. Sorry Delilah about the times I have accidentally slipped away into dream land before getting to you, the baby of the family. I pray, lingering over each child's name and current issues in their lives. As a visual girl I picture them all sound asleep in their own bed, peaceful and quiet with a side of snoring and strands of slobber for some. Not as the infants they were long ago but as the young people they have grown to be and beyond. Whether it's in a bedroom down the hall, at a friend's house around the corner, hours away in a college dorm or perhaps the little stow-away spot a few feet next to my bed on the floor.
 I imagine them perfectly snuggled, warm and safe.  
 
 
 
Last week I stumbled upon this verse from Jeremiah on a friend's Face Book wall. It seemed to jump off my phone screen, just for me, a new prayer to pray to recite at night and through the day.
 God's word to help me teach the kids to trust in the Lord
seek Him and His strength not our own. 
 
 
 
 
Kids, I love you!
I am slipping on my flip flops, grabbing some snacks, ice for the cooler and this verse. I will meet each one of you at the water of your choice. Nighty night, sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite.

Saturday, January 26, 2013




365 Random Days of Team Zybko
Day # 309
January 26th, 2103
7 Snaps of Regular Life
Week 5

















365 Random Days of Team Zybko
Day #308
January 26th, 2013
Sweet and Sassy Kung Pao Sisters 































Friday, January 25, 2013

 
365 Random Days of Team Zybko
Day #308
January 25th, 2013
The No Worries All Women Conference Call Bible Study
Starting On Tuesday, February 19th @ 9:00pm
 
 

 
JOHN 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
 
 
I am over the top excited about this Bible Study. It was the first one I participated in as a baby believer and it felt just right, answering so many basic questions about being a Christian.
I distantly remember a nervous excitement in my gut every week as I grabbed my sharpie, One on One Discipling Book and my flip phone to call in. Listening to guest speakers on each topic, real people with years of experience floating through the air from cell tower to cell tower. Landing in my ear, churning around a while like a milkshake and eventually planting a seed in my heart.
 God's Word never comes back void, even if you push the mute button on your iPhone and never say a word during the study.
 
How To Live A Christ Directed Life
*Assurance of Salvation
*Attributes of God
*The Bible
*Prayer
*Spirit Filled Life
*Fellowship
*Witnessing
*Temptation
*Obedience 
 
As I have been preparing, getting all my ducks in a row for the kick off on the 19th, I've been reviewing my blue plastic covered notebook. One chapter at a time, chewing on and enjoying it's contents as I go. I am still learning and growing, 4 years later as I
 re-read my scribbled answers, side notes and look up related verses. Turning my big ole head sideways with a smile,
as if I have never seen this before.
 (I love how the Word of God speaks to
you differently in different seasons)
 Oh, yea, this is good solid material.
    
          I have to admit, I have dragged my feet just a bit getting everything going. Even text book extroverts get antsy about people stuff. It's true. While I am being honest, I will tell you I am just a regular soccer mom who more than likely struggles with the same stuff you struggle with. Trying to make it all work in this life. Schedules, marriage, raising kids, avoiding temptation, work, getting along with not favorite people...etc. So if you are looking for the perfect study with the perfect leader, click the red "X" at the top of your screen and leave me here, doing the best I can. What I am good at is coming up with reasons not to do something that takes a bit of effort and putting yourself out there. 
 
You may be doing the same thing right now about listening in.
 
I don't have time....
I am already doing a study....
I have done this book before....
I don't know enough about the Bible....
I don't even own a Bible...
I have been walking with the Lord for 30 years..
I work during the time of the call....
I'm not any good at this all girl stuff...
I'll  be the only one who doesn't finish the weekly work.. 
I am traveling during the time of the call...
I am in my pajama's by 9:00 at night...
 
OK, please....just stop, you are killin' me smalls. You may or may not know I am a NIKE girl so I will fly under the radar, borrowing
their slogan and adding 2 words.
 
NO WORRIES......JUST DO IT!
 
(Each week the call will be recorded.
Listen when your schedule permits.)
 
About 3 weeks til go time, plenty of time for me to get books ordered and distributed. A small price of $12.50 each :)
Call me, text me, Face Book me, email me or even pull me aside at the Piggly Wiggly bakery department next time you see me.
I look forward to hearing from you!
 
Victoria Zybko
843-229-7018

Thursday, January 24, 2013




365 Random Days of Team Zybko
Day #307
January 24th, 2013
Bored? Just Add Water!