The Simple Woman's Daybook - 2-15-11

For Today...

Outside my window...some nice warm sunshine, shining on my shoulders and back of my head. Feels wonderful.

I am thinking...that maybe the rest of the ice will melt by tomorrow. No more slipping and sliding!

I am thankful for...my hubby, who in spite of myself, loves me dearly.

From the kitchen...Yesterday, I made a casserole with cabbage, carrots, onions, Brown Jasmine Rice, lean hamburger and spaghetti sauce. It tasted like Stuffed cabbage, but without all that work! Yum.

I am wearing...a red shirt and black pants.

I am remembering... the smells in Grandma Pedde's kitchen. So strong and powerful, family came from all parts of town! Well, it seemed that way. Sausage and sauerkraut, homemade coffee cake - and suddenly the house was filled with family. How'd they do that? I'm sure my uncles all had a powerful sense of smell. Especially for home baked coffee cake fresh out of the oven.


I am going...no where!!! I need a car, I'm going stir-crazy.

I am reading...Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick - what happens when you dare to ask God for the impossible?

I am hoping...that I can take some of what I'm reading and it use to God's glory.

I am creating...or trying to create - a multi-client business schedule. It's either I do that, or remain cross-eyed!

I am hearing...One of my favorite songs playing in the background - it's on Marmee's Pantry's blog. "Oh, how He loves us so..."

I am noticing...the days are getting longer. YES

Around the house...laundry, making Chicken noodle soup, and work.

One of my favorite things...afghans! I apparently am collecting them. My dear, sweet friend Ellen just made me a beautiful one that matches our living room....AND keeps me toasty warm.

Plans for the week...nothing special. Just the usual.

Pondering these words...Vision: "a clear sense of purpose regarding what God wants to do through your life."

Scripture thought..."The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A DAY LIKE IT BEFORE OR SINCE....surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! (Joshua 10:13 & 14) (thus, the name of the book I'm reading)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...


This is right in front of our house, just a little to the left, and it would have come down on the house. It's huge, like about a fourth of the entire tree branches! What with this nice warm up - are we done with the huge snows and ice? I'd be grateful if we were.

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September 26th, 2010

Outside my window...a beautiful, sunny day. Cool with a strong hint of fall.

I am thinking... how sometimes you just have to step up to the plate and bat, even if you don't think you're good at it.

I am thankful for... food on my table, something many in this area do not have.

I am wearing... my old, purple, floral tee with black pants

In the office - notes for work, and a bamboo plant that needs some TLC.

I am remembering...good times with my family as we spent time at our cottage in Michigan with extended family. One event had us doing a "fashion" show on a rainy day. Never forget my cousin Daryl in my Aunt Barb's swimsuit. Absolutely hysterical.

I am going...to spend time with our small group, and learning more about being a Good Samaritan.

I am currently reading... Proverbs.

I am hoping... that when Pastor says we'll feed 1000 OR MORE for Thanksgiving, heavy emphasis will be put on the OR MORE.

On my mind... MY CHILDREN, as they continue to walk apart from the Lord, and my nieces and brother as they've encountered a very difficult time in their lives - again.

Noticing that... I need to dust.

Pondering these words... "I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." ~Edward Everett Hale

From the kitchen... these amazingly good German Chocolate bars that taste like homemade German Chocolate Cake...the small group gets them...I'm having crackers & cheese!

Around the house... picking things up, and straightening things out for company.

One of my favorite things - a trip to the country for lots of apple varieties.

From my camera...~

The season has begun...I love the colors of fall.