cer·ti·tude    /?s?rt??tud, -?tyud/ Pronunciation Key – Show Spelled Pronunciation[sur-ti-tood, -tyood] Pronunciation Key – Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

freedom from doubt, esp. in matters of faith or opinion; certainty.

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[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < LL certit?d?, equiv. to L certi- (comb. form of certus sure; see certain) + -t?d? -tude]

 

—Synonyms assurance, conviction, belief.

I learned this as a result of working on my assignment for my IU class. I was looking for a better way to say “troubleshooter” for the assignment that I have to name skills I have and I went on dictionary.com and CERTITUDE came up as an antonym for “problem”. I like that word!

Maid To Be A Mother

by E. Gordan Scott

Welcome to the home that lives within this house,

Where loving little kids is all that really counts.

The dishes in the sink, the crumbs upon the floor,

And all the dirty laundry are secondary chores.

Now don’t assume I’m lazy by looking at this mess,

I put in 40 hours and still don’t take a rest.

I polish little minds as bright as they can be,

And sweep out tiny hearts and keep them pure and clean.

Each and every soul is scrubbed until it gleams,

I also pick up spirits, should they ever lose a dream.

So push the clothes on over and have yourself a seat –

Excuse the toys and cookie crumbs sticking to your feet!

Judge me as a mother, not the maid I ought to be,

I prefer sparkling little lives to a house dirt free.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!

I’m still at work taking a little break to say-boy am I glad it’s Friday!

Vivvian is all better and finishing her antibiotic. We are looking forward to going out to dinner with Caleb and to celebrate his recovery from the surgery. I love Fridays and as far as Saturdays go, there should be one for every work day. How’s that idea? 

Here’s what is good and never changes. What I don’t know-THANK GOD-is far less important than what I do know: I am clinging to Jesus, my Saviour, who changeth not, who is unfailing, who amazes simply but completely, who transforms and touches gently, and fills me with His own unmistakeable peace.