Today… August 3, 2009

Outside my window… The sun is shining.

I am thinking… of something my dad wisely said.  "That is not a success."  A woman, who was staying at home with her four little girls (4 yr. old, 3 yr. old, and two 1 1/2 year olds), won the Next Food Network Star challenge.  She will now, obviously, be working outside the home instead of being a stay-at-home mom.  What will happen to her little ones?  Most likely, daycare.  Her little ones are much more valuable than any "dream job".  Oh, that more women would have the right priorities!

I am thankful for… hands with which to work.

I am wearing... A white shirt and jean skirt.

I am reading… The Bible and Nelson's Illustrated Guide to Religions by James A. Beverley.  I hope to read more books from my booklist as well.  Oh, yes, and for the first time I am reading Pride and Prejudice :).

I am creating… Drawings, novels, essays, etc.  And I am getting back to work on my sadly neglected scarf :).

One of my favorite things... Being industrious

For education this week… Writing, reading, drawing, piano, knitting, and more.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … Knitting.

A spiritual lesson I’m learning… That I should "never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ!"

A godly character trait I plan to work on… Being slow to anger

Scripture I am memorizing… Several verses in the book of John.

I am praying for…  Various people and unreached people groups/countries.  

For the rest of the week… I'm really excited.  I'm going to a wedding!  I'm sixteen and I've never been to one so this should be...educational :).  And fun!