Aug 18 2008
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
FOR TODAY (August 18th, 2008)...
Outside My Window...The sun is bright, the day is close, as my mother-in-law would say. It is definitely an August day.
I am thinking...of my daughter,Hannah, who left last evening on a long road trip to Spokane, WA where she and her boyfriend, Danny will be attending Moody Bible Institute for the next school year. We talked to them today about noontime and they had made it as far as Montana. My husband, son and I were all very teary yesterday when they left.
I am thankful for...wonderful, blessed friends who gave me a wonderful day celebrating my birthday today. The ladies from my home fellowship group gave me a lovely breakfast tea on the enchanting sun room of one of the ladies. It looked as if it came right out of a Country Living magazine. They each took time to bless me and it was wonderful just to spend time together. In the afternoon the ladies from the Bible study that I teach celebrated my birthday and it was a delightful time just to be with them also. What a blessing to feel loved.
From the kitchen...My breakfast tea was served with scrambled eggs made with summer squash and parsley sprigs. We also had a wonderful apple crunch made with oatmeal and granny smith apples. Being gluten and sugar free makes for a trial when other people try to cook for you.
I am wearing...I am wearing a brand new pair of denim capris that are a size smaller than the ones I had on this morning. They were on clearance at Fleet Farm. 
I am creating...strengthened relationships and a place of shalom for my family by the grace of God. Perhaps I will say more about this at another time.
I am going...to visit my mother on Thursday. She will be having surgery on her back on Wednesday if all goes as planned.
I am reading..."The Committed Life" an inspiring book by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis who talks about walking out the principles found in the Torah and how this applies to all of mankind.
I am hoping...
I am hearing...the women's gymnastic competition on television since I am finishing this post at a later time than I began it. The Chinese girl just finished her uneven bar performance and there is a tie for first place.
Around the house...my dear husband is playing Risk on the other computer across the room and my son has gone to bed. Since the last few days have been busy with getting Hannah packed and loaded to leave for school and then today was spent celebrating, my home is a mess and tomorrow will be spent doing laundry and trying to get things back in order.
One of my favorite things...is spending time with the ladies at my Bible study like I did today. They are all older than I am being in their 70s and 80s. After our Bible study, which is currently in the Book of Acts, they have to have their social time in which we always have coffee and some kind of dessert. Then we sit over our coffee and solve the worlds problems. We do a pretty good job, too, if only someone would listen to us, lol.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: after getting things back in order, I plan to spend sometime recharging my batteries, spending some extended time with the Lord and preparing for days ahead which I will write about in the future.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
This is a picture of Hannah and Danny that Hannah took when they had just bought a new point and shoot camera earlier this year.
This post is inspired by my blog friend, Beth. You can read Peggy's original Simple Woman's Daybook here.
For His Name's Sake.
As a mother I have tried to educate my children in everything I think about life. I have also found that many times I was learning right along with them. When I didn't know the answer to something the most important thing for me to do was to point them to the One who did have all the answers. We have had to work through many tough issues together, but we have rejoiced in God's blessings to us. Now my children are nearly grown and my life has entered a new season. I have discovered that I have changed also. My blog is a place to express my thoughts and feelings about my God, my family, and about life through word and through photography. May my life bring honor to the Almighty.
she’s gorgeous.
but i expected braided pigtails.
where have the years gone??
Happy belated Birthday dear friend! I’m so glad to hear that you were well taken care of, how I would have loved to join you all for that scrumptious breakfast…and the coffee and conversation- both of which are rich, I’m sure.
Oh, how I would be crying my heart out too, if my daughter had just left me to go so far… *sighs* (((hugs))) I used to live just an hour from Spokane, way long ago. It’s beautiful country there. I’ll be praying for you and yours.
That book sounds very good, I’ll have to put it on my wishlist.
I’m so glad you did this meme, it’s a nice prompting, isn’t it?
Please blog more. I”ll read it.
I love you. And miss you.
I’m glad you’re my mom.
I didn’t even read these comments until today. Thank you for them.
Yes, Steph, the years have gone by all too quickly.
Beth, I would have loved to have you there also. You would fit right in.
Hannah, Now that I know what my password is I will blog more. I miss you and love you, too Sweetie.