Showing posts with label A Simple Woman's Daybook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A Simple Woman's Daybook. Show all posts

Monday, February 8, 2010

Belles...Daybook




I'm thinking...I must be busting menopause wide open because...Everyone around me has an attitude problem. My husband is suddenly agreeing with everything I say. (because he's scared not to)
Everyones head looks perfect for batting practice.
I can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
I'm sure that everyone is scheming to drive me crazy.
I have no doubt that the dryer is shrinking everything I own.
The ibuprofen bottle is empty and I bought it yesterday and I'm considering selling our heat pump at my next yardsale!

Outside my window...I'm still seeing the quiet rest of winter but anticipating the coming of Spring and with it worse hot flashes!

I am hearing...The sounds of morning, coffee maker, shower running, and Mr. Jacksons rooster who must have gotten into my backyard again, we may have roasted rooster for dinner.

I am wearing... Are you kidding! PJ's it's too early to be dressed.

I am thankful...For all the family and friends that were with us this weekend to celebrate Liz's Birthday and
the Super Bowl.  Espceially for all the memories we made.

From the kitchen...I'm  hiding, I didn't get all my dishes done from the party, BUT sweeties off today and doesn't mind helping me, if he wants to keep breathing!  LOL Thank God for terrific husbands.

I am creating...An enviroment at work that feels like home and family.  I praise God for everyone I work with and that God has blessed me a job that I love.

I am going... To go to a ladies Valentine Banquet tomorrow night and reconnect with some friends I use to go to church with.

I am reading... My husband mind these days, so he better watch what he's thinking.

I am praying and believing...That God will heal a young girl we know who was rushed to hospital Sunday. For God deliver a young man from a horrible situation.  That God give us direction regarding a new concept at work and that I don't fail to do all God has for to me do and see my family through my menopause.

On my heart this morning...Will you be His Valentine?   Thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; YOU ARE MINE.  Isaiah 43:1
     On Valentine’s Day isn’t it fun to dig through a bag of those little candy hearts that have the words printed on them? They say cute little things like “SWEET”, “CUTE” or “HUG ME”. But the one that I like the best says, “YOU ARE MINE!” Isaiah 43 gives a beautiful picture of God saying those exact words to His beloved children.  Even though they had wondered away from Him and he had to discipline them, He declares, “Don’t be afraid! I made you and I will take care of you. You are mine!” Then, as their loving Father, He gives them the promise of His presence, His protection, and His provision through it all.  Ephesians 1:3-14 says that as a believer in Christ, God the Father does the same thing  for you. He created you, He redeemed you, and He calls you to Himself saying, “You are accepted in the Beloved — in essence, “You are Mine!” As a loving Father cares for His children, so He cares for you day after day, week after week, year after year. He loves you! You are His!
I hope that if you never thought of yourself as being His Valentine that you will this year, He loves you so much and He has called you by name, He wants to be all you need, He wants you to rest in Him and to trust Him, He wants you to know all is well and that He is taking are of you.  He wants to be your Valentine, the love of your life!

I'm hoping...That God can use me in the lives of people I've never even met.

Around the house...I am surround by memories of the wonderful life my husband I have built together with two wonderful boys.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Try again this week to get my Valentine Cinnamon Apple Jelly made,
and  spend more time on tread mill and start planning something for my 27th wedding anniversay to my very best friend.

From My Picture Journal...

Me and My Best Friend!

Monday, February 1, 2010

The Simple Woman's Daybook

~  Monday...February 1, 2010  ~ 
This is what I'm thinking...It's way too early to be out of bed!! But this is the Day that Lord has made and I WILL rejoice and be glad.


Outside my window...Winter has blanketed everything in sleet and ice, you can truly see the artistic hand of God.
I am thinking...That I wish today were another snow day, especially since my best friend is off work. (My husband)

I am thankful...For all the memories we made this weekend, Sunday there were about 14 of the boys friends and girlfriends at the house, riding four wheelers and having fun.

From the kitchen...I can smell Michael's coffee and it smells so good...I wish I liked coffee. My bread starter is also calling out to me...

I am wearing... Jammies. Not dressed yet.

I am creating...My Valentine recipe pages for Valentine cards that I'm exchanging with my friends over at Magical Holiday Home.

I am going... To get back on the tread mill and my diet today, I've come to far to give up or get comfortable now. (Already lost 75 pounds)

I am reading... My favorite magazines and following a few special blogs.

I am praying and believing...That my husband receives favor with his employer; that God delivers a young man from a terrible situation; that God will strengthen a friend who is going through radiation; and that I don't fail to do and be everything that God is calling me to.

On my heart this morning...If you feel like your going through the fire this morning or that you are in a situation that will never change let me encourage you today, that God is with you, He sees you and knows about everything that touches you. He has promised that if you trust He can and will deliver you....When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Don't be overwhelmed today, God loves you and He is your refuge and strength, just rest in Him today!

Words to live by today...Isaiah 41:10 "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

I'm hoping...That God can use me in the lives of people I've never even met.

I am hearing...God whisper in my ear "All is well".
Around the house...It will be quiet for about 30 more minutes, then everyone will be up.

One of my favorite things...Is coming here to my blog and recording all my favorite things, so that I can come back to at any time and look at them.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Start cinnamon apple jelly for Valentines Day and Orange Marmalade. Get back into my exercise routine. Mail Valentine cards.

Picture thought for today...
Take time to notice all the beauty around you today...

Sunday, January 24, 2010

A Simple Woman's Daybook Monday 1~25

This is what I'm thinking...Belles

Outside my window...
Night has fallen and the quiet of winter has blanketed everything.

I am thinking.. About how blessed I am, and how seldom we are truly grateful for the things we have in our lives because we are too busy worrying about what we don't have.

I am thankful...For the relationships in my life that bring joy and love to even on my darkest days.


From the kitchen...The aromas of dinner simmering are almost intoxicating.

I am wearing...My favorite red pajama bottoms and my husbands white tee shirt.

I am creating...Memories that will keep warm in the winter of my life.

I am going... To bed earlier tonight; I need to start taking better care of myself...so should you!

I am reading...

A wonderful book, filled with adventure, and drama and a wonderful love story ~
I don't imagine I'll ever finish it though; My Bible.

I am praying and believing...That my husband receives favor with his employer; that God delivers a young man from a terrible situation; that God will strengthen a friend
who is going through radiation; and that I don't fail to do and be everything that
God wants me to.

I'm hoping...That I will get my bedroom starighten before my husband gets home so we can find bed (I've been rearranging today)

I am hearing... The sounds of laughter coming from the family room, where my sons and about their friends are watching football.

Around the house... There's a lot to be done, but I've decided to be still and put down my thoughts and possibly simplify the things in my life.

One of my favorite things...Is coming here to my blog and recording all my favorite things, so that I can come back to at any time and look at them.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Need to bake bread to carry to my dentist appointment Wednesday, they have all been so great to me the last few weeks; I want to start making cinnamon apple jelly for Valentines Day...Also plan to increase my time on the tread mill this week, if I reach the goal I've set it will bring my total weight loss to 80lbs.

A favorite picture and what I think when I see it... God has blessed me in so many different ways in my life, but these are three of the greatest blessings I have or ever will experience.
My three best friends;
one ~ the love of my life
one my rock and
the other my oak.