A Page In My Journal

FOR TODAY: April 26, 2011
  
Outside my window... It is about 75 degrees and getting dark.

Hearing...some birds still singing even though it is getting late.
I am thinking... how I am almost on the verge of a pity party today.

From My Kitchen...... I just opened a can of cream of chicken soup for me but made "Sweet Hunter" a wonderful looking hot ham & cheese sandwich.

Thankful for...myTMJ doctor. I actually love all of my doctors. I am blessed.

 I am remembering... my surgery for TMJ back in 1998 and how I thought it was all fixed.
I have done so good until recently. Remember my vertigo? They think the jaw is causing it.

 Creating...a dishcloth....I know...imagine that! lol

 I am reading...some papers from my TMJ specialist today.
 
  I am hoping...to feel better tomorrow. Had to have my jaw set today and got splints for my TMJ and I am so sore.

  On my mind...the fact that with my tmj one of my jaw joints is bone to bone and  you can't eat or sleep but our medical insurance will not pay anything on it. I think that is just crazy! When I had surgery years ago our insurance paid their part.  Now...different insurance?  Nothing.
 
  Noticing that... this page in my journal today is all about me!!! I really don't mean for it to be.  I look at others that are so sick.....I have nothing to complain about. I am so blessed.

 Around the house... it is quiet and peaceful.

 I am praying for...an unspoken request and my friend J. that just got to come home after a 4 month's stay in the hospital.  Thank you all for praying.  She is a miracle.

  My plans for the rest of the week...working & cooking for this weekend. We have a big Assembly at our church this weekend starting Friday night through Sunday night. Every year we stay with our friends J & E and we plan meals together & eat out together for this special weekend at our church but she is the one that has been so sick.  They will not be able to come. We sure will miss being with them.

 One of my favorite things..."Our Little Hilton" (aka hunting cabin) I NEED to go there soon!

 I am wearing... the cutest yellow pajamas from Walmart!  I am a pajama person!

 One of my favorite quotes...What worries you, masters you.

 Hoping....that my unanswered prayer will be answered soon.

Here is my picture thought.....

In this little box is 2 splints. (actually one is in my mouth) I will wear it all the time.

Then at night I add another one. 

Jaw set, several shots later.....

3000.00 so far!

Hopefully this will prevent another surgery.

Now see why this post is all about me!!!!

But you have to do what you have to do!

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Pray for me.

* Please forgive me for my pity party today but this is MY journal!!! lol. 

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I am joining The Simple Woman's Daybook as I share my journal for today.

FOR TODAY: (actually tonight)


Outside my window... It is pouring rain.


I am thinking...I need to be asleep right now.  It is about 11:30 P.M and I am just now posting this.


I am thankful for...for my best friend Vicki. 


From the kitchen...We had potato soup and homemade bread tonight.  Tomorrow night we are having barbecue ribs, potato salad and baked beans. 


I am wearing...Pink Pajamas!!!


I am creating... a baby quilt, and an Easter Mug Rug


I am going...to sleep I hope.


I am reading...blogs!!!


I am hoping...that a prayer that I have prayed for 23 years will be answered soon.

I am praying for....a loved one to make the right choices.


I am hearing...rain hitting the gutters and a snoring "Sweet Hunter"!


Around the house...just work and quiet nights at home.


One of my favorite things...date night with my "Sweet Hunter".


A few plans for the rest of the week: Work


Here is a picture for thought that I am sharing... (actually 2 pictures).

Everytime I see these vanilla wafers I think of one thing.



My Grandma Cochran's cookie jar full of these cookies.

We never went to her house without getting into this cookie jar.

Great memory.

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Today I am thankful for...........my best friend that I love like a sister & I know that she loves me back.

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FOR TODAY



Outside my window...it is midnight as I am writing this so it is dark, windy & cold.

I am thinking... how very blessed I am.

I am thankful for...my sweet husband! He is a good Christian man. He is my leader,my provider and my protector. I love him so.

From the learning rooms...This category is for homeschooling but I am including it from now on.  I love to learn and one thing that I am going to start on is improving my handwriting.

From the kitchen... I made some candy that I saw on Heidi's Blog! Easy & delicious!

I am creating...Dish cloths!!! I am really in to crocheting these. It is fun and practical.

I am going...to bed as soon as I do this post!

I am reading... a book that a sweet blogger sent me called Praying God's Will For My Son. (more on that in a later post).

I am praying... for a very close friend that is very sick. Please help me pray.

I am hoping... for a miracle!

I am hearing... my husband snoring!  But earlier I was hearing him talk to the football game on t.v.!!!!  Does your husband do that? lol 

Around the house... "Big Sis" brought 3 of our grandchildren over and we were playing Wheel Of Fortune on the Wii!  We had so much fun. It is addicting!!!

One of my favorite things... having no where to go.

A few plans for the rest of the week... taking one day at a time and realizing that every day is a gift.

I am wondering...what next year will bring.

I want to... slow down, do better and do more.

I am wearing... Christmas Pajamas.(I told you that I want to keep the Christmas spirit)!

Here is my picture thought that I am sharing:
This is looking out of my living room windows.
I love snow days!

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Outside my window......... it is dark and cold.  It is suppose to be down to 34 tonight. 
Today was beautiful though. I just love fall days.

Hearing.......... The wood heater popping and crackling.  I love a warm fire on a cold night.

I am thinking..........how lazy I have been today.  I am not normally lazy but I just took a day for me today. Watched movies, cooked, layed around and kept my P.J.'s on all day!  I loved it!

Feeling thankful for........... time away.

I am remembering............... how fast time goes.  I remember being in school and thinking the time went so slow when I was younger.  Now I have so many things I want to do and the day gets gone. 

Creating......... I am working on my stitchery sampler.  I hope I can do it.

I am currently reading.......... a quilting magazine.

One year ago today.........huh?  I can't remember!  (lol)

I am hoping........... that my son in law has a wonderful birthday today.               
                                             Happy Birthday Dusty.

On my mind.......Life is good.

Noticing that........things usually work themselves out if we stay out of the way.

From the kitchen........a pot of chili and a cherry pie.

One of my favorite things.............time with "Sweet Hunter".

I am praying for...............my friends and family.

Pondering these words................ If a problem can be solved there is no use worrying about it. If it can't be solved, worrying will do no good. (This is something I heard on a movie that I watched today and it stuck with me.)

From my picture journal........ A beautiful barn in Blairsville Ga.  I love barns and covered bridges. 

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Outside my window......It is dark and cooler than it was earlier today.

I am remembering.......how funny my "Sweet Hunter" is! He keeps me laughing all the time.

I am thinking.......about the calm before the storm.
I am thankful for.......Life, health & strength.

I am wearing.......blue p.j.'s & covered up with a quilt with a fan right next to me in case a hot flash comes!

I am creating.........a mess-----a car full of yard sale stuff!

I am going......to bed and then to my daughters house in the morning for a yard sale.
I am reading......some cookbooks.

I am hoping........that I sell a lot tomorrow!

I am hearing.......the eleven o'clock news and a "snoring hunter".

Around the house........peaceful.

One of my favorite things.......going out to eat with my "sweet hunter".

A few plans for the rest of the week......work, work, work so I can go play next weekend.

I am praying for.............My cousin and her husband.  He had a bad wreck on a motorcycle. Please help me pray for their family.


Here is a picture thought that I am sharing......

As I was coming home today I had to stop to let this Momma Hen and her almost grown babies cross the road.  It is funny.  I think they know that they are safe right now since it is deer season.

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For today, Sept 18th, 2010

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Outside my window.......I feel fall in the air in the mornings.

I am remembering.......how much I love doing this daybook where every day starts with a blank page.

I am thinking......how much I love peace.

I am thankful for......time away with my sweet honey.

I am wearing....... black and white pajamas and pink houseshoes!

I am creating....... a sample baby daygown.

I am going......no where I hope.

I am reading......Facing my Giants. (It takes me a long time to read a book because I never sit down.)

I am hoping.......my sweet honey shoots a deer.

I am hearing......quiet, the ceiling fan, birds singing, quiet. I love it.

Around the house.......Coffee made, breakfast started, and resting.

One of my favorite things.......the simple things in life.

A few plans for the rest of the week......lunch with friends and back to work.

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FOR TODAY: June 7, 2010

Outside my window... It is dark because it is almost 11 p.m.

I am thinking... how nice it was to be with family tonight even though it was a sad time for my mother losing her brother. We tried to keep her laughing but I knew where her heart was. Please keep praying for her.

I am thankful for... My Mom & Dad being friends since they are not married anymore. There was a time that they weren't. It does make a difference.

From the kitchen... Nothing. We just had dinner at Red Lobster after the funeral home.

I am wearing... Blue P.J.'s.

I am creating... Nothing. We have a lot of work this week. This week it is a matter of getting up, going to work, coming home and going to bed. Boring huh?

I am going... to bed.

I am reading... My quilting magazine that was a gift from my sweet Mother.

I am hoping... That my Mom is not too sad about her brother but I know she is. She has 1 sister and 2 brothers left out of 10 children. I am so thankful to have my Mom with me.

I am hearing... a kitty meow over and over looking for her Mother.

Around the house... Not too much. I haven't been here much today. I can't wait to have 1 day at home. I sound like my Mother. She says this all the time. We both love home.

From my picture journal:

Do you know what kind of bird this is? We had never saw one like this. We usually only have black sunflower seeds in our birdfeeders but I changed to another feed and it brought some different birds in. I prefer using the black sunflower seeds. It brings more of a variety of birds in. Here is the info on this bird:

The Brown-headed Cowbird is a stocky blackbird with a fascinating approach to raising its young. Females forgo building nests and instead put all their energy into producing eggs, sometimes more than three dozen a summer. These they lay in the nests of other birds, abandoning their young to foster parents, usually at the expense of at least some of the host’s own chicks. Once confined to the open grasslands of middle North America, cowbirds have surged in numbers and range as humans built towns and cleared woods.

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For today, April 27th from my journal:

Outside my window....................it is dark and cool. I think it is Blackberry winter.

I am thinking..............about my daddy. His heart has a big hole in it since Granny is gone.

I am thankful...............that we have the hope that we can see our loved ones again.

I am wearing............... Rubber ducky pajamas!!

I am remembering..............an email that I received from my cousin Nancy tonight and how it meant the world to me.

I am going..............to try to work outside tomorrow.

I am currently reading................The Excellent Wife

I am hoping................that my garden dries up so we can get it planted.

On my mind.................My sweet family.

I am creating................nothing but I am going to get busy next week. My Mom and I are anxious to get back to sewing.

Pondering these words...............A sweet email sent to me from Maranda: This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use it as I will. I can waste it or I can use it. I can make it a day long to be remembered for its job, its beauty and its achievement; or it can be filled with pettiness and ugliness. What I do today is important, for I am exchanging a day in my life for it. When tomorrow comes this day will be gone forever, but I shall hold something which I have traded for it. It may be no more than a memory; but if it is a worthy one I shall not regret the price. I should like it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success certainly not failure. So here is a day and here am I. God will not expect more of me than I am capable of giving, but he will expect my best. There will be beauty and I dare not miss it. There will be cries of people in distress, and I must hear and answer. There will be moments of temptation, but I must not yeild or be impulsive. There will be opportunity for good and I must be ready and when night comes, may I look back without regret, and forward with a radiant spirit and a thankful heart.

From the kitchen................ Chili's Restaurant with family.

Around my house..............getting ready for something very special that we do every year at this time.

One of my favorite things.................My family.

I am wishing.................that I could have gone to visit Granny this week. I miss her.

I am praying..................for my son and K's son.

I am wondering.................whats next?

From my picture journal.............My cousin Nancy was telling me how she loves to burn things outside and how Granny used to be like that. I also would rather be outside than inside anyday so I thought I would share one of my burn piles. She shared with me how Granny had her field on fire several times by accident. I guess you could say that we take after our Granny! We miss her so much.

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For today, April 20, 2010 from my journal:

Outside my window..........it is dark and cool. I am writing this at 10:30 P.M.

I am thinking..........how life goes on even when your heart is broken. Also, I am wondering while I am still in the midst of that same trial that I was before Granny left us, what does all this mean? Am I still listening for that still small voice?

I am thankful..........for me and my dad to have work so we can keep busy at this time in our life. Normally I would have already saw Granny twice this week. My daddy would go over every morning to help Granny get everything ready to sew.

I am wearing..........blue p.j.'s!

I am remembering............the day Granny got sick. We had a job to do and we went ahead and did it thinking Granny just had a virus or something. My Aunt K. took her on to the emergency room to be safe though. We had no idea it would end like this. I did get to spend the whole day at the hospital the next day though. I treasure that time. If we had only known we would not have worked that day.

I am going.................to bed as soon as I finish this.

I am currently reading...............Granny's guestbook everyday and am absolutely amazed at all of you bloggers and friends who have left the most comforting comments. I am also reading all the cards and letters and emails about Granny. Thank you all.

I am hoping..................that time heals like they say.

On my mind.................Granny, of course. I am sorry. It will take me a while. I am trying. I also am thinking of the quilts I have to mail. Please bear with me.

I am creating................nothing, but hope to soon. Granny asks me to continue her quilting after she was gone and I will.

Pondering these words..............."I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Phil. 4:13 - Do you remember that I gave Granny that verse a while back? When I went to the hospital and she was in so much pain, she quoted that verse over and over again. Remember when she told me that she kept that in her heart? (tears).

From the kitchen...............we actually went out to eat after working before coming home.

Around my house..............My 3 sweet daughters surprised me this past weekend and came and cleaned my house. What a blessing this was. What would I do without my girls?

One of my favorite things.................LIFE.

I am wishing................that even though I know without a doubt that if Granny could come back, she wouldn't..........but I sure do wish I could talk to her one more time. After she passed away, I did tell her how much fun we had together. I really did have fun and I know she did too. I think she heard me.

I am praying.............that you are still praying for our family. It was one week ago tonight when Granny passed on. We sure do miss her and I know that you do too. Please bear with me during this time.

I am wondering..............if I feel like this, I cannot imagine how my daddy and his brothers and sisters feel. I am just a granddaughter.

From my picture journal..................This picture was took on April 9th and Granny was just fine. It was "wash day" but she was headed toward the sewing machine to see what my daddy was doing. He was doing what he always did for her......filling bobbins.

This is the "last" picture that I took with the "picture taker" of my sweet Granny.

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For today March 16, 2010 from my journal:

Outside my window........... it is dark. I don't like the time change right now, do you? When it warms up, I will probably love having more day to work in the garden but for now, I don't like it. I went to Granny's yesterday and she asked me why they just don't leave it alone. I agree.

I am thinking.........how much fun it was to wake up at 5 A.M. this morning and go to the Waffle House with my sweet honey.

I am thankful.........for the freedom we have.

I am wearing.........Brown Jogging Suit

I am remembering..........when I could sleep a whole night without waking.

I am going..........to work.

I am currently reading.........emails!!!!

I am hoping............for a peaceful day.

On my mind...........The story of Lazarus and the rich man. (Luke 16:19-31)

Noticing that...........I need to keep my focus.

I am creating...........another baby quilt. My sweet honey asked me to make one for a customer who has had a baby. I took that as a great compliment from him.

Pondering these words............We have victory In Jesus! (words from my friend Julie-we have never met in "real life" but are such great friends. She encourages me everyday.)

From The kitchen.............Taco Soup

Around the house.............Needs a little TLC.

One of my favorite things............being spontaneous.

I am wishing.............for us to get our hunting cabin livable!!

I am praying for...........good choices.

From my picture journal...............This is where we found our youngest grand when we went to visit him the other day!! So sweet!

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For today, March 10, 2010 from my journal:

Outside my window.............it is dark as I write this because I almost forgot the daybook this week so I am writing this tonight.

I am thinking.................about our Bible Study tonight at Church. We have been studying how "God Provides" and tonight was the last of the series. We watched a film about how God provided HIS own begotten son just for me and just for you. Thank you Lord.

I am thankful................ because I am very busy with work.

I am wearing.............black P.J.'s.

I am remembering...................a sweet phone call this morning from my best friend, Vicki.

I am going..................to bed.

I am currently reading.......................nothing!

I am hoping.......................for the desires of my heart.

On my mind....................there is power in praise and I need to praise more!

Noticing that....................No news is good news I hope.

I am creating................a baby gift for the friend of one of my daughters.

Pondering these words.................Be Still And Know That I Am God.

From the kitchen......................nothing today. We ate a late lunch out.

Around the house....................I need to pick up a little but it will just have to wait. It will still be there tomorrow. lol

One of my favorite things......................when my children are proud of me. My daughter Mandy told me today that I was really creative. It made me feel so good.

I am wishing.................for answered prayers.

I am praying for...................my family.

From my picture journal.................2 pictures this week!

This is a better picture of the kitchen at the Love Shack than the others that I took.

I love the archway between the kitchen and livingroom.

The last picture that I showed of the Love Shack was when it was snowing and before the deck was finished. Here is the final picture. The Love Shack is officially for sale now! Isn't it just a doll house?

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For Today, March 2, 2010 from my journal:

Outside my window................it is snowing. It is the prettiest snow we have had this year.

I am thinking...................about where I would be without my Lord.

I am thankful..................for food to eat and a roof over my head.

I am wearing...................a green jogging suit.

I am remembering................when I was young and we had a snow day my Mom always had us hot chocolate waiting after we played outside.

I am going....................to relax and go to bed.

I am currently reading..............blogs!

I am hoping.................for my whole family to be safe and happy.

On my mind................things that I cannot do anything about.

Noticing that...............everyone has a story and goes through trials.

I am creating..............nothing at the moment but lots on my list in my mind.

Pondering these words.........This Too Shall Pass.

From the kitchen...................Pork Roast, Corn on the cob, Spinach, Homemade Bread.

Around the house..................there was lots of laughter and playing today at my house. We had 3 of our grandchildren today.

One of my favorite things................Peace.

I am wishing......................for the best.

I am praying......................for HIS will.

From my picture journal.................Sweet teen, Angel, & Brother making a snowman!

My Grandchildren
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For Today, Feb. 23, 2010 from my journal.

Outside my window.............it looks cloudy but the birds are singing so I know it is going to be a beautiful day!

I am thinking......................about my son.

I am thankful..........................that as I grow older, I realize what is really important in life.

I am wearing.....................blue P.J.'s but that will soon change.

I am remembering...................cloth diapers, clothes lines, one car, being invited out to eat a pizza and couldn't because of money, sacrificing "stuff" to stay home with my children. The simple times....best memories.

I am going...........................to work, to Granny's house, grocery store, eat lunch with my daughter Shannon, thrift stores, hair cut and then back home!

I am currently reading.................... The Prodigal by Beverly Lewis.

I am hoping......................for only "good things" today. I have my armor on! Ephesians 6:10-18

On my mind........................how I need to be on my knees more in prayer.

Noticing that........................enough is enough!

I am creating.........................a little surprise to go with my baby quilt.

Pondering these words....................."This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Today is a gift.

From the Kitchen................Butter Beans, Fried Potatoes, Spinach & Cornbread.

Around the house...................Dusting and decluttering.

One of my favorite things.............my daughter Maranda telling me that she loves my blog!

I am wishing ....................that I could just make it all happen for everyone while realizing that they have to do it for themselves!

I am praying for............YOU!

From my picture journal..........

Red Velvet Cake

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For Today: Feb.16, 2010 from my journal.

Outside my window................it looks damp and cold.

I am thinking.....................of everything I have to do today.

I am thankful...............for today and how I am learning to embrace everyday as it is and as it comes.

I am wearing...................blue jeans & red shirt.

I am remembering........................Spring time, open windows, my gardens, grands playing outside. (Sigh).

I am going...................to take pictures of 2 houses and get them listed today along with many more things.

I am currently reading................The Prodigal by Beverly Lewis.

I am hoping..................that my shoulder doesn't hurt today.

On my mind...................is the project that I am working on.

Noticing that...................when Mom challenged me to do 30 minutes a day in my sewing room, that it does make me get things done. I see progress.

I am creating..........a baby quilt for a sweet friend and having way too much fun doing it!!!

Pondering these words....................HE has it all under control.

From The kitchen...............chicken, potatoes & carrots, green beans & homemade bread.

Around the house.................today is my bathroom cleaning day. How FUN is that???

One of my favorite things....................4 little blessings....my grands!

I am wishing..................that everyone could be happy and content.

I am praying for..................my family.

From my picture journal...............I bought this massage chair several years ago for a fathers day present for my sweet hubby. Even though he has back problems, he never ever sits in it, but I DO!! Happy Fathers Day to me! I LOVE it. Ha!

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For Today: Feb. 8, 2010

Outside my window.........................It looks cloudy and cold.

I am thinking.........................How HE tells us that all things work together for good and I am counting on that.

I am thankful for..........................a morning off from work but also thankful for our business.

I am wearing........................P.J.'s!

I am remembering..............the movie I watched yesterday, Wuthering Heights (1939). I LOVED it.

I am going...................to be home this morning.

I am currently reading.........................The Prodigal by Beverly Lewis.

I am hoping ..................................for a peaceful day with no surprises.

On my mind..........................."Little D"(my youngest grandson) walking like a big boy!

Noticing that......................as I have gotten older I don't need or want as much.

Pondering these words........................."For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."2 Timothy 1:7

From the kitchen.................nothing right now, but will be hamburgers & fried potatoes!

Around the house..............Laundry is done, ironing caught up, vacuuming done! I will be concentrating on dusting today. (I set the timer and spend 15 minutes per flylady!!)

One of my favorite things...........................staying home.

I am wishing.........................my sweet MOM
a very Happy Birthday tomorrow!

I am praying for.............................a lost lamb to find their way to Jesus.

From my picture journal..........................Me, my husband and our grands!!!

We are so blessed.

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For Today............... Feb. 1, 2010

Outside my window........................There is a heavy frost and looks so cold.

I am thinking...................................What I think would make others happy is not always what makes them happy.

I am thankful...................................For a good man-my husband.

I am remembering..........................A conversation I had with my sweet mother about all the things that we have in our mind that we want to accomplish.

I am going.........................................To work on 2 apartments.

I am currently reading...................The Covenant by Beverly Lewis ( I am slow!)

I am hoping......................................For answered prayers. Thank goodness we have that hope.

On my mind.....................................Something I would like to fix for a loved one, but they have to do it for themselves. I have tried several times. It didn't work.

Noticing that.....................................Today is a gift. What I do with it DOES matter.

Pondering these words................... "You did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" Galations 5:7 (Our Pastors message yesterday.)

From the kitchen............................Homemade Chili in crockpot waiting until we get home.

Around the house...........................I will spend about 10 min. vacuuming, and do a small load of laundry tonight.

One of my favorite things.............Learning anything I can. ( I wish that I wanted that when in school-Ha!)

From my picture journal...............2 of my grandchildren making cornbread with me!

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For Today...............Jan. 25, 2010

Outside my window........................ the sun is peeking through the trees and glistening on the pond and the creek. That tells me that after all this rain that Joy does comes in the morning.

I am thinking................................... how things can change from one week to the next. Nothing ever stays the same. Where would we be without our Lord?

I am thankful...................................that I KNOW that I KNOW that I KNOW. Just think of the ones who don't know.

I am wearing....................................blue Pajamas and black socks. I really match, don't I?

I am remembering..........................how I always thought that when my children grew up that I wouldn't have to worry anymore. Boy was I wrong! My Grandma always told me that when they are young they step on your toes but when they are older they step on your heart. So true.

I am going.........................................to do some much needed work.

I am currently reading...................The Covenant by Beverly Lewis in my "down"time.

I am hoping for................................answered prayers.

On my mind.....................................I have always been taught that you cannot worry and pray. It is one or the other.

Noticing that..................................we are either going into a trial, in the midst of a trial, or coming out of a trial. Thank the Lord for HIS blessings that give us hope.

Pondering these words.................. "When you have done all to stand, STAND THEREFORE."

From the kitchen............................Chicken and Dumplings and chocolate cake.

Around the home............................I plan on decluttering some today.

One of my favorite things..............my blogging Prayer Warriors that I can always count on.

I am praying for.......................right choices and wisdom.

From my picture journal..............



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Simple Woman's Daybook Entry #2

For Today...............Jan. 18, 2010

Outside my window........................ there is lots of fog and it is cold.

I am thinking................................... of everything I have to do this week.


I am thankful...................................that I have had work that has just fell in my lap from nowhere that my hubby is involved in. Wonder who that blessing is from??? I know where my help cometh from.

I am wearing....................................Don't laugh.....overalls and tennis shoes!!!


I am remembering..........................going to my daughter Maranda's house and how I felt peace and love in her and Lanes new home. They are so happy.

I am going......................................... to work and it is hard work but it is work that I love.

I am currently reading...................The Covenant by Beverly Lewis in my "down"time.

I am hoping for................................answered prayers.

On my mind.....................................I am thinking of all of my children and grandchildren and want for them nothing but happiness and love.

Noticing that....................................The Lord always gives us what we need when we need it but HE expects us to work.

Pondering these words..................If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

From the kitchen............................Hen in the crockpot, baked beans and potato salad for supper when I get home.

Around the home............................needs a little TLC but will do my 15 minutes tonight. It will still be here.

One of my favorite things..............the leadership of my sweet husband. We were at a restaurant the other day. The waiter wanted to give me a free meal and act like it was my birthday but it was a lie. The waiter kept saying, "God Bless you" and stuff like that and smiling really big. I was speechless. He even asked my name and had it announced. He was working on a big tip. But little did he know that I am married to a Godly man who spoke up at the end and said we would rather not do that. The waiter asked why. My husband said, it is not her birthday. The waiter said, it doesn't matter- you get the meal free. My sweet husband said we would rather not lie. We would rather pay for her meal. I LOVE the leadership and Christian walk that my husband has and how he takes care of me. We left a good tip anyway and we pray that the waiter will learn a lesson from this. If we will just stay out of the way, the Lord will bless us if we are in HIS will. Sometimes we try to help him out and it just doesn't work. Thank you Lord for a Godly man and example in my life.

From my picture journal..............My sisters, my Mom and me looking at quilt Mom is making.


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My First Simple Woman's Daybook Entry

For Today: January 11, 2010

Outside my window........Baby, its cold outside!

I am thinking...................about my sweet husband and what all he has to deal with today.

I am thankful for.............PEACE in my life.

I am wearing....................pretty blue warm p.j.'s and barefooted.

I am remembering..........what a nice weekend we had with good friends.

I am going.........................to work, grocery store, and post office and of course to the thrift stores!

I am currently reading...your blogs!

I am hoping......................that my grandchildren will remember something that I have taught them.

On my mind.....................I am thankful for how far my son has come in his life and how far I hope he will go and I give all the credit to prayer and hard work.

Noticing that....................my home is nice and clean but to keep it that way I must do little things everyday.

Pondering these words....I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil. 4:13

In the kitchen...................Butter beans simmering in the crock pot. Yum!

Around the house.............ironing, and 1 load of laundry and the most important thing is some sewing.

One of my favorite things.......... Just one??? My coke first thing in the morning.

From my picture journal:

My favorite picture of my 96 year old Granny with me!

Look at her little face!

She still makes 2 quilts a week! Amazing.

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