The Simple Woman's Daybook 2-23-09

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...the sun is shining brightly, making it appear warmer than it really is

I am thinking...I may not have to go to the doctor after all

I am thankful for...a husband who is so caring

From the kitchen...I will be baking bread today and 3 Bean Chili

I am wearing...the same pajamas I wore yesterday

I am creating...nothing new

I am going...to be doing some serious cleaning. Being sick gets me behind :(

I am reading...a book I've borrowed from a sister at church, learning about my fertility and signs that go along with different phases

I am hoping...that I am getting better and my body isn't playing tricks on me

I am hearing...the washing machine, my Monday morning ritual

Around the house...ugh. This place is filthy.

One of my favorite things...the daffodils in the yard. I've always called them buttercups, but they really ought to be called "honey cups" because that's what they smell like.

A few plans for the rest of the week: not sure yet, just have to see how I am feeling

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

I love cute little animals with pretend lisps :)

Just to pass the time

I don't have the desire to make a huge, or even a deeply thoughtful post right now. But one is coming...I can feel it a-brewin'. But I did find something that I thought was "cute" and doesn't take alot of time to do. And I just like Winnie The Pooh. Especially the "classic" Pooh :) Hope it brings a smile to your face, it sure did to mine.


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Torn

My time has run out. In order for me to continue my online course I will have to give them yet another $75.00 for another chance to finish this thing in six months. Again. I have been so lazy with it, I literally wasted 2 years. Now I don't know if I can finish it. I just don't know if I can run through the other courses. I don't want to waste anymore money. I'm afraid of sending them yet more money and then not finish, or even worse, fail the whole thing. And I simply don't want it. I'm so tired of feeling like I have to have some sort of "schooling" and I am afraid of my husband being resentful of me. Why can't it be good enough for me to be a real housewife and not a part-time housewife and a part time student all the time?? There is absolutely positively NO DOUBT in my mind, in my heart, that we are going to be FINE. Someone will buy my car, we will pay off these bills, maybe not right away (okay, definitely not right away) but it will be done. Jehovah Jireh will provide!! Am I just trying to "shirk" responsibilities? I am not seeking to just be a lazy woman. I have the desire to work, just not is the ways that others seem to think I should be. *sigh* I kind of feel odd that I have no fear, no doubt. It's like my complete faith and desire has crowded everything else out. There is no room for doubt. There is no vacancy for fear. But I do desire support. I can't do anything until after the 15th either way. I pray Father will speak to me. I need His answer. I am desperate for it. I am so torn. Please God, help me.

The Simple Woman's Daybook 2-9-09

I got this from Ms. Peggy

FOR TODAY February 9, 2009

Outside my window...the sun is shining brightly, the wind chimes are singing and dry leaves are flying.

I am thinking...that I'm gonna be heartbroken when February returns

I am thankful for...the peace I have in Jesus, in spite of the world

From the kitchen...some bread, we are eating on the last loaf from the freezer

I am wearing...a pretty pink button up shirt with a pink tank top under and a khaki skirt with pretty pink and purple flowers on it. I am so ready for spring :)

I am creating...lots of plans for the spring!

I am going...to check out a church sister's chicken coop and see the few chickens she has so generously offered! God is SO GOOD!!

I am reading...in 1 Samuel, God's chosen people were rejecting Him and begging for a human king so He handed them over to themselves and appointed one for them....sounds alot like today.

I am hoping... this weather is a sign of things to come soon and maybe the wind won't blow my sheets off the line!

I am hearing... the wind chimes and the washing machine. We bought the wind chimes on our honeymoon and they bring back wonderful memories of our first few days as husband and wife

Around the house...there is some cleaning to be done and floors to be swept, as soon as I finish this!

One of my favorite things...the smell of warm air and waking up to birds singing

A few plans for the rest of the week: plan out a coop for my gift chickens, grocery shopping

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My mother's parents (Granpappy and Grannie Annie) and me, circa 1982
I remember staying up late watching "boogie" movies with him and women's wrestling in the summer. He's been with the Lord since the early 1990's and I miss him alot. I love them both, Grannie is such a prayer warrior and a sweet sweet woman.

Thankful Thursday

I know it's kinda late, but I wanted to share the little extras I have that I am so thankful for. Nothing real big or fancy, but something that brings me great joy (when I'm not fixing my mistakes, that is). This week I am thankful for the simple joys I get from my new favorite hobby: cross stitching!

And this guy, ain't he sweet :)

This past week my sweet mother-in-law came by and brought me all her cross stitching paraphernalia. She used to do it all the time, but she says her eyes can't stand it anymore and found out I enjoy it, so I guess you can say I inherited a few things :)

Among the things she brought over were these lovely pieces, I just love them! The scenic pieces are just precious, and I'm trying to find the perfect place for them on our bedroom walls. The little cowboy is one she stitched for DH when he was a boy and it was in his room for a while. I like to think we can put it in a son's room someday, if the Lord sees fit :)

And books! She gave me over $30.00 worth of patterns, and this was back in the '80's, so I don't know how much they'd be worth today and I can't express how tickled I am! Funny how my tastes are obviously antique-minded, lol! Classics never go out of style ;)

And extras! I feel like I have a goldmine now! And so much thread, I may not have to buy any for a while!! And fabric! And bibs :)

These are actually some that MIL's late cousin stitched, she loved bibs and its nice to think I might get to pass these on. She was a sweet lady who was loved greatly and is missed even more

And a frame-thingy (still learning the lingo, sorry), I also have a round one now that I am using on the piece I'm doing right now.

And an authentic White House bag. MIL's (actually should say FIL) cousin who passed on, her husband is still alive and was actually a member of the secret service for President Reagan, I believe. I could be wrong, but he did work for a president at one time.

And this is what I'm working on. I've had it for 3 years, as long as we've been married, and now I finally have time to do it! Yay!

I am so thankful for the little things that brighten my day. God gave me a heart that feels full with simple things and it doesn't take alot to amuse me. As silly as it may sound, I am thankful for that :)

Playing Catch-Up

Hello! It's been a while since I've posted anything on my own blog, although I've posted on almost everyone elses, lol. So, I have lots of pictures to share, though it certainly doesn't include everything. But, so to spare everyone a marathon post, I'll have to make two :) And now, on with it!!

We got snow last week! And not just a few flurries like we had been having, but real accumulation! It was so lovely to see, it certainly is a treat to see the white stuff around these parts. I'm thankful I didn't have to drive in it.

These first few pictures are of the snowfall the day it occurred. I couldn't get any good pictures, but we have a family of squirrels in area that seemed to be enjoying the snow as much as I was because they were all over the place! Their dark coats really stood out against the bright white precipitation and it was an added joy to watch them scurrying and jumping from tree to tree

DH got a sweet little picture of some little footprints, I thought they were darling :)

And the fast falling snow couldn't deter some hungry little creatures from a free meal!

And what could be better than homemade pancakes on a snowy morning? Recipe to come!

And it seemed to disappear just as quickly as it came, here are a few shots from the next morning



And every now and then we have a brave critter come to call. I was quite surprised to see this guy, though! He was amusing to watch, I just wanted to scoop him up!

Nevermind the garbage bags, they're full of leaves and I have about 20 of them on the porch!

And at choir practice week before last we played a little game for prizes (we usually do this when our director has old music to get rid of, LOL) and I was the lucky gal who won these pretty-hued eggs. I have greatly enjoyed them :)

Well, I guess that's about it for this evening. I already have more to share, but it's getting late and I would like to have at least something to share next time. Hope you all have a blessed rest of the week, and may you feel His love and grace in all things.

Love and hugs,