The Simple Woman's Daybook, March 20, 2012

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window... the sun is out, and it's supposed to be in the seventies today! I will be looking for my flip flops. :)

I am thinking... about the unexpected, current lack of money to move to another state like we'd wanted to and wondering if there are any other options.

I am thankful... for salvation, for Jesus, for my family.

In the kitchen... are dishes waiting for me.

I am wearing... a pink short-sleeved top and black slacks.

I am creating... this blog post! :)

I am going... to hopefully hear God speak about the moving situation.

I am wondering... about things that I feel I cannot do anything about, but the reality is that I can still pray about those things.

I am reading... books on my Kindle 4 (the basic Kindle). I've had it for almost a month now.

I am hoping... that God will prepare the hearts and minds of all of us in our family to adapt to whatever the final outcome will be as far as moving this summer or having to wait one more year.

I am looking forward to... moving to another state one day, hopefully sooner than later.

I am learning... and relearning how impatient and selfish I feel sometimes.

Around the house... there is so much to be done!

I am pondering... options for what happens if we stay here one more year before moving. I don't like thinking about such things because it feels very much like I've given up hope of moving this summer, and I don't want to do that. Yet I do find myself thinking about those things. And praying.

A favorite quote for today... For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

One of my favorite things... beautiful spring days like this!

A few plans for the rest of the week... nothing out of the ordinary, just working, etc. Maybe we'll book airfare for when our youngest comes home from college in May. :)

A peek into my day...



I found my flip flops! :)

Top Ten Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ten things that are happening
in the month of May


1. A morning off from work...

2. ...so we can go to the Big City and pick up my middle daughter, who is coming home from college for the summer!

3. While we're there, we'll pick up some items for my youngest's high school graduation party next month...

4. ...and hopefully find just the right graduation dress for her, too!

5. A children's musical performance at our church. Our youngest participated for years as one of the children and then, when she was too old for the program, as a helper and occasional adult participant in the performances.

6. A Mother-Daughter banquet at our church. I'll be so glad to go with my two youngest daughters.

7. A special day in May when we go out as a family and have an ice cream from the local dairy bar. :)

8. A Senior Trip for our youngest. They'll have a wonderful time!

9. A "Flour Sack Baby" project at school. That should be a lot of fun! My youngest must carry a five-pound sack of flour that's dressed in baby clothes wherever she goes.

10. Designing, printing, and mailing invitations to my youngest's graduation and graduation party.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook, May 3, 2011

For today...

Outside my window...it’s gray and cool with occasional sprinkles.

I am thinking...how amazing it is that the years have flown by and my youngest will be graduating high school in a little over one month.

I am thankful for...God's mercy and grace as we have raised our girls and have seen them grow into women after God's heart.

From the kitchen...came spaghetti with sweet sausages for dinner tonight.

I am wearing...a blue top and navy blue shorts.

I am creating...memories of these upcoming three and a half months of having our two youngest at home over the summer before they go off to college.

I am going...to hold them close during those months and praise God for His love, protection, provision, and more for them as they leave the nest for the next thing He has for them.

I am reading...some scriptures, a library book, and blogs. :)

I am hoping...my middle daughter's flight comes in on time next week. I'm very happy that she will be home soon!

I am hearing...the hum of the computer and the sound of cars driving by.

Around the house...it's cool and quiet.

One of my favorite things...a lap cat and a good book.

A few plans for the rest of the week: getting together some scholarship paperwork that must be mailed tomorrow; a new fibromyalgia support group meeting to attend; my daughter's "flour sack baby" project for school will begin; and a children's musical presentation at church this weekend.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Enjoy your week!

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1000 Gifts, #11 - 20

1000 Gifts, #11-20

Counting my blessings and thanking God…

11. I have a part-time job.

12. The days and hours for my job are exactly what I wanted and what our family’s schedule could work with.

13. I don’t hurt more because of my job. (I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.)

14. I have my own office where it’s just me, my computer, and two printers. :)

15. The people I work for are very nice to me.

16. I actually have the office skills needed to do this job. Even the word processing program is the same as the one I use at home.

17. I have the flexibility of taking time off when I need to, as little or as much as I need.

18. I get to use writing/editing/creativity to do my job.

19. I work just down the street from my daughter’s school. My husband works at the same school. It’s a nice feeling to know that I’m physically close to them each morning.

20. I like being able to contribute to the family’s finances.

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WFMW - 31 Days to Clean e-book

I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for a good way to clean the house! Well, Sarah Mae of likeawarmcupofcoffee.com has written a new e-book called "31 Days to Clean - Having a Martha House the Mary Way." There's even a "31 Days to Clean Challenge" throughout the month of May.



In addition to that, from now until midnight (EST) (today is Wednesday, April 27), if you tweet on Twitter or write on your blog about "31 Days to Clean," Sarah Mae will send you a free copy of her e-book! Click here for the details. That's what I'm doing, and I'm so excited to receive my free copy! (Getting a free e-book works for me!) Hurry and tweet or blog so you can get your free copy, too! Happy cleaning!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook, April 26, 2011

For today...

Outside my window...it’s gray, cool, and rainy. April showers bring May flowers! :)

I am thinking...about a phone call I need to remember to make this morning.

I am thankful for...God's people and the comfort He brings through them when they say, "I'm praying for you." I'm thankful that people are praying for us.

From the kitchen...is going to have to come something made with an ingredient other than ham. It's practically gone! (Yummy ham.)

I am wearing...clothes ready to go to work.

I am creating...a decluttered home, a few items at a time. I did a lot of decluttering last week, but this week, I really need to pace myself more - do less, but more often.

I am going...to hopefully get my to-do list done this week.

I am reading...some scriptures, a library book, and blogs. :)

I am hoping...to remember to do what's on my list. I am hoping to remember to look at the list!

I am hearing...the hum of the computer and the sound of cars driving by on the wet pavement.

Around the house...it's cool and quiet.

One of my favorite things...a cup of tea on a cool morning.

A few plans for the rest of the week: important paperwork to do; lots of phone calls to make; information to get so I can start planning some summer trips; and a dessert auction/talent show to attend on Saturday. It's going to be a lot of fun! I'm going to bring a pineapple upside-down cake. It's a fundraiser for a college girl in our church who is going to Australia on a medical missions trip this summer.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Yummy Cadbury eggs! I think I have one more left...

Enjoy your week!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook, April 19, 2011

For today...

Outside my window...it’s dark, 10:30 p.m.

I am thinking...how surprised I am that it is supposed to snow tomorrow!

I am thankful for...the grace of God and the strength and courage He gives. Praising Him for helping me to do so much work around the house over the past couple of days.

From the kitchen...came an English muffin with one scrambled egg and some ham to feed my teen just home from work.

I am wearing...comfortable clothing.

I am creating...this post.

I am going...to get a lot done this week. I’ve already done lots of housecleaning over the past two days.

I am reading...some scriptures here and there, but I haven’t had time in the last two days to do any reading.

I am hoping...to get necessary things done in the next couple of days so I can relax over the Easter weekend.

I am hearing...the sound of the electric heater warming the room.

Around the house...things are quiet, and the rooms are looking better after the cleaning.

One of my favorite things...relaxing after all that housecleaning!

A few plans for the rest of the week: important paperwork to do tomorrow; my birthday; grocery shopping for the Easter meal; church Easter brunch and service. Praising God for the resurrection of Jesus!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

picture by sxc.hu

Enjoy your week!

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