Monday, October 19, 2009 - Simple Womans Daybook
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FOR TODAY October 19th, 2009
Outside my window... it is overcast with drizzle, a cool 6 degrees. But oh so toasty inside with our fire in the stove and a hot cup of tea Ü
I am thinking... chores around the house.
I am thankful for... for my part-time job. It is a blessing to help my hubby and to be able to work in a clean workplace.
From the kitchen....baked porkchops, baked potato, frozen beans from our garden and cupcakes for the girls.
I am wearing... a jean skirt and a beige t-shirt and slippers.
I am creating... christmas presents, never to early to start.
I am going... to stay home and clean our bedroom, to make it a nice place for my hubby to be comfortable in.
I am reading... "A Fine Line", by Kathy Herman. I am looking for copies of "Love and Respect" and " Housewives Desperate for God" to read also.
I am hoping... to get our pool closed up this week.
I am hearing... a sermon I am listening to by Rob Carlson of Portage La Prarie, Manitoba.
Around the house...wash, floors and sewing.
One of my favorite things...fuzzy socks!
A few plans for the rest of the week... work and general house keeping, planning a menu for the rest of this week and the next.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Starting Over
Well, it has been too long since I have posted!!! Shame on me! I will try to post 2 - 3 times a week. So many big changes in our family. The girls are in a Christina school this year and really liking it. I start a new part-time job this week also.
These things are all very exciting, but that is not what is the most exciting news! the best is how God has been working in our family. I am so thankful for faithful men of God who teach and preach and show us our sins. Thankful for an Awesome God who forgives and comforts. Thankful for all that my God does for me. For the wonderful husband and children in my life. Thankful for opportunity to serve Him. thankful to be able to praise Him.
- Fairest Lord Jesus!
Ruler of all nature!
O Though of God and man the Son!
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
Thou, my soul's glory, joy and crown!
Fair are the meadows,
Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing!
Fair is the sunshine,
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling starry host;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
Than all the angels heav'n can boast!
Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - Pondering Thoughts....
Just the other day my pastor got stuck on the highway and waited froever for anyone to stop and offer help. It gave me cause to think, would I have stopped? Would I have offered help?
How amny times in our christian lives do we put ourselves out and stop what we are doing to help someone other then ourselves? It is so easy to get on our own track and forget to ask God what He wants of us.
Would you not go to that concert to stop and witness to a friend? Would you stop playing on facebook to tend to a sick neighbour? Would you not buy that outfit you have been saving for to buy groceries for a family in need?
This song is a blessing to my heart
Make me a servant like you, dear Lord.
Living for others each day.
Humble and meek, helping the weak,
Loving in all that I say.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
Hear's my life:take every part.
Give me, Lord, a servant's heart.
Help me draw so close to you.
That your love comes shining through.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
Make me a witness like you, dear Lord.
Showing the love of the cross.
Sharing Your Word till all have heard,
Serving whatever the cost.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
Hear's my life: take every part.
Give me, Lord, a servant's heart.
Help me draw so close to you.
That you love comes shining through.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
Give me Lord, a servant's heart.
By Ron Hamilton, Majesty Music
Monday, June 8, 2009 - The Simple Womans Daybook June 8, 2009
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FOR TODAY June 8, 2009
Outside my window... the sun is shinning, it is going to be a beautiful day! Temps average arounf 20 degreesBlujays on my deck, flowers in the garden, and plants coming up in the veggie garden.
I am thinking... about my long unintentional break from blogging I had to take to focus on school and things around my house.
I am thankful for... a supportive hubby and all the hard work he puts into his family and work.
From the learning rooms...my oldest is done for another year, the two yopungest are almost done the middle two are a little behind, but with a little encouragment they will finish.
From the kitchen....today we are having BBQ greek porkchops, salad and rice and strawberry rhubarb coffee cake.
I am wearing... my nightdress and housecoat, trying to get this typed before my shower.
I am creating... an organized kitchen with the help of my oldest daughter.
I am going... to work on a present for my hubby for fathers day.
I am reading... my bible and a book about the history of the farmers almanac.
I am hoping... still hoping to get the pool up.
I am hearing... the girls clean up and some watching Martha speaks.
Around the house...laundry, ironing, cooking and cleaning.
One of my favorite things...warm cup of tea on a cool morning.
A few plans for the rest of the week... going out with my hubby, visiting a friend on Wednesday, and a planned church fellowship on Saturday.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Two of my girls from the Maritimes games held at forest Glen bible Camp.
Monday, May 4, 2009 - Simple womans daybook. May 4, 2009
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FOR TODAY April 13, 2009
Outside my window... the sun is in full warm up mode! Flowers are starting to take in my new flower beds, and the leaves are popping out all over my maple tree.
I am thinking... about the scrapbooking day I will be having on Saturday.
I am thankful for... good church friends!
From the learning rooms...pace work and figuring out an end of the year project with the girls.
From the kitchen....BBQ'd hotdogs, we just bought a new VVQ and all the girls want to try it out. We will also be having potato salad and cucumber slices, along with the rest of my pumpkin orange cake I made yesterday.
I am wearing... a jean skirt and a blue t-shirt with my yellow crocs.
I am creating... or going to a new chore chart for the girls.
I am going... to find some discs to copy my picture to print off for saturday!
I am reading... my bible, What Does the Bible Say About That?, and some old country woman mags.
I am hoping... to get our new pool up soon, with a deck.
I am hearing... the girls doing school work and helping each other, what a wonderful sound.
Around the house...laundry, baking and general clean up.
One of my favorite things...old musicals.
A few plans for the rest of the week... planning for this weekend, violin for my oldest, groceries and regular things..
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
At a bon fire with some friends, me and my hubby, and my baby ruth eating an improvised smore.
Monday, April 13, 2009 -
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FOR TODAY April 13, 2009
Outside my window... it is SNOWING!!!!! How did that happen? Oh well the sun will come back soon, I hope.
I am thinking... the wonderful weekend I just spent in New Glasgow.
I am thankful for... my warm house, wonderful friends and God's many blessings!
From the learning rooms...NOTHING, we are taking the day off and getting back to normal tomorrow.
From the kitchen....hamburge and pasta casserole with homemade biscuts. Need to do some baking today also.
I am wearing... ablur cord skirt and a sweater.
I am creating... panic in myself at the thought of needing to catch up a couple of the girls in pace work.
I am going... no where!
I am reading... my bible and a kids devotional book.
I am hoping... to find out if our pool will be fixed.
I am hearing... the girls doing small chores and watching some cartoons.
Around the house...laundry, baking and general clean-up.
One of my favorite things...getting together with friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week... music lesson for Meghan, getting together with some friends.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Monday, April 6, 2009 - The Simple Womans Daybook April 6, 2009
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FOR TODAY April 6, 2009
Outside my window... it is just one of those yuckey day syou get before spring decides it really wants to be spring. The snow is gone, we are expecting more rain this week with the temperatures going up and down. So goes spring.
I am thinking... about my christian life and what surrender and giving up control really means.
I am thankful for... a warm house and a the fact that my hubby still has a job in these uncertain times.
From the learning rooms...regular pace work, I am giving my #2 daughter a spelling test today.
From the kitchen....sausage, veggies and some kind of potato.
I am wearing... a jean skirt and light pink sweater.
I am creating... a plan for a garden in the front of my house.
I am going... nowhere. I really like mondays, I usually don't have to do anything extra.
I am reading... my bible.
I am hoping... to not have my heart hurting as much as it did this week .
I am hearing... the computer hum, quiet talk from some of the girls.
Around the house...laundry, baking and general clean-up.
One of my favorite things...getting together with friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week... music lessons, maybe special meetings at a different church.
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Monday, March 30, 2009 - Simple womans daybook. March 30, 2009
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FOR TODAY March 30, 2009
Outside my window... the temperature is chilly, it is only 3 degrees with a feel like of -2. We are having lots of rain. Very dark and dreary, the kind of day when all the lights are on in the house. But my hubby is home so the day seems brighter :).
I am thinking... about the broken pump in our septic tank, that is the reason my hubby is home.
I am thankful for... my hard working husband, who takes care of his family. Gods provision that emabled my husband to take today off to atttend to septic tank problems.
From the learning rooms...the girls are working on their pace work. Daddy is helping some with multiplication tables and spelling.
From the kitchen...spagetti, with garlic buns.
I am wearing... short sleve knit sweater of blue and green, and a black skirt.
I am creating... a harmony in the home with life lessons for my girls.
I am going... to town to do laundry, actually I already did. That is why I am late with this today. We can't let water drain yet and had to wash some clothes.
I am reading... my bible, While Chocolate Moments and waiting for some books to blogg about.
I am hoping... that the pump will be fixed this afternoon and I can get back to running my house in a regular fashion.
I am hearing... the dryer, kids getting lunch and my hubby helping one of the girls.
Around the house...laundry, being careful about water use and some friends are coming over today.
One of my favorite things...my hubby.
A few plans for the rest of the week... violin lesson, maybe going out with my hubby one night, church.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Monday, March 23, 2009 - Simple womans daybook. March 23, 2009
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FOR TODAY March 23, 2009
Outside my window... it is a little chilly outside and overcast, we are expecting some snow this afternoon and tonight.
I am thinking... about my pampered chef party tomorrow night and all my friends who will be there. I am really looking forward to it :)
I am thankful for... friends, and a painted kitchen.
From the learning rooms...back to school work and some catching up for a couple of the girls.
From the kitchen...hamburger gravy and mashed potato. I plan to make enough to have leftovers for a sheperds pie.
I am wearing... a black skirt and a yellow t-shirt.
I am creating... a clean home for company. I often wonder why we think it has to be better for company then for family.
I am going... no where again, gotta love Mondays.
I am reading... Nothing at this moment besides my bible.
I am hoping... for a good turn out tomorrow of friends even if the party itself is a flop, I love to have friends over for fellowship :)
I am hearing... the washer spinning, children talking and music from someones bedroom.
Around the house...laundry, baking, cleaning, practice piano.
One of my favorite things...unexpected surprises.
A few plans for the rest of the week... piano and violin lessons, pampered chef tomorrow night, back to the regular events of the week.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
My new paint in the kitchen :)
Friday, March 20, 2009 -
I haven’t spent a lot of time , other then the weekly things I am involved in, for some time. There has been lots of things going on in our lives during the last 9 months or so..We bought a new house, and have been spending some time making it ours. Our family dynamics are changing, we will be celebrating our #2 daughters birthday this month and she will become the second teenager of the house. I find this incredible. I really don’t feel old enough to have two teenagers.
We feel incredible blessed that in these hard times my hubby, who works in the construction field, has not lost his job. This means so much. But even so, we rest in the fact that God will take care of us. It is funny , how in the last year I can look back and see Gods hand in so many areas of our life. My husband has been given many opportunities to preach, that would not have happened in our old church. I know a lot of people look down on people changing churches, and it was only after a couple years of praying and begging God what to do with our situation that we felt sure this was what he wanted us to do.
It has hurt some of our relationships, even after a year and a half people who once claimed to be friends for life ignore us and walk past. This does cause me to wonder what our relationships were before. If people who claim to be Christians can just walk by and "shun" you because you did something that they think is wrong, were they really friends or just people who long for control and are now mad that they have lost it? What ever the answer, god has not brought us to an easy road just to relax us. In our new church we are growing and watching as God gives us new challenges and task to help us to grow.
It is true that as a Christian if you are not growing you are dying. I feel that I have spent a part of the last year dying somewhat. But praise God I can still feel him near and guiding me as I let him lead me and try not to kick against the pricks ;). If you are still reading you must be either a true friend or struggling as I have. I have found a lot of help in reading my bible and the preaching form church. But I seem to draw close to hymns at times like this. These men and women must have been so close to God to be able to draw us to him with such simple word. I pray you will find rest from the weary journey we are on. There is joy in the Lord if we but reach out and take it.
Under His Wings~William O. Cushing/Ira D. Sankey
Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,
Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me, and I am His child.
Refrain
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.
Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort, and there I am blessed.
Refrain
Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore
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