Harvest Lane Cottage

Hello all!  I'm feeling better each day. The farther I get from my chemo day, the better I feel. I spoke with the surgeon yesterday. I'm having my surgery October 20th. That means I have three weeks to heal and get stronger. I also have three weeks to enjoy not seeing a doctor! I'm still reading through my blog. You'll notice these entries are from last Autumn. Before you know it, I'll be up to the minute. It's been quite an experience. I've been reminded again and again, in my own voice, how faithful God has been to me and my family. Enjoy these, some of my favorites. ♦♦♦ Christmas in July Homemade Gift Ideas ♦♦♦ Richard Sohn (1834 – 1912, German) Home Happiness Depends on the Wife ♦♦♦ Preparing for a New Season ♦♦♦ Stress Less This Christmas! ♦♦♦ You are Loved. Don't Give Up! ♦♦♦  There you have it! My list of favorites I read this week. I hope you enjoy them.  Enjoy! Laur...

 I just love reading Christmas books in September! They get me in the holiday prep mood. I've been listening to Bing Crosby on Pandora, tonight, too. It helps me feel happy and productive. I must admit I've enjoyed the music, but I've not been very productive yet. All is well. There's still time, and I want to enjoy everything I can this Fall. Anyway, back to the book!  I've read several of Melody Carlson's books— The Christmas Bus, Christmas at Harrington's, The Christmas Angel Project , The Gift of Christmas Present, The Christmas Shoppe, and my favorite— The Christmas Joy Ride . Carlson's books are happy ending books just like Christmas books should be! The Christmas Blessing is set during World War II. It's a classic boy meets girl beginning with a whirlwind romance. Plans to marry, then an interruption by a call to duty. A few months later, girl is in trouble, and she hasn't heard from boy for a long time. From the Publisher: Al...

Dear readers, If you follow Harvest Lane Cottage on Facebook, you'll recognize the puffins above. I became fascinated with the cartoonish look of puffins after reading The Legacy by Michael Phillips. These little birds were part of the setting in the Shetland Islands. If you're a patient reader of long books, you'll like the series.  I'm feeling better than last week. I am still reading all of your comments. Your kind comments and prayers have helped me through this hard time. I hope to be writing again soon...at least until surgery. Thank you for being patient with me. I'm still not replying unless someone asks a question or requests it.  If you're in the dark, here's what it's all about .  Last time, I told you I've been reading my blog from beginning to end . I've felt a little discouraged the last few days, so I am also looking at some of my more recent posts to "build myself up in my most holy faith".  Do you ...

Hello Friends!  I've been reading through my blog from beginning to end. It's been a lovely way to relive memories, to remember my blessings, and to be reminded of my many thrifty ways! Interested? See note at the bottom on how to read a blog from beginning to end. Here are some of my favorites. ♥♥♥ Rehearse the Right Lines! Speak God's Truth! ♥♥♥ We All Mess Up. Here's What to Do. ♥♥♥ Rejoice With Me! ♥♥♥ 1 Key to Unlock 5 Awesome Symbols ♥♥♥ Spiritual Truth From an Open Door and My Little Dog ♥♥♥ Anxious? Depressed? Stressed? Fall Deeply in Love! ♥♥♥ Enjoy your weekend! Laura Learning to Rest ♥♥♥ How to Read a Blog from the Very First Post P.S. If you'd like to join me in reading (or skimming) my blog from the beginning, here's my very first post:  A Cozy Christ Centered Christmas . After reading the post, just click on Newer Post. Read and repeat. After...

Dear Ladies,  Hello again! I am honored that you are interested in my day books. Each week I wonder at the many ladies that come and visit my humble blog. I am thankful.  Over the years, I've linked my day books with The Simple Woman , and later, I changed format and linked with Happy Homemaker Monday.  Right now I feel I need simplicity, so I'm going to keep it simple and easy. May God bring you strength, patience, hope, and perseverance during the days to come as many of us are still adjusting to preparing school lessons, sending our children to school, or even sending a child off to college or trade school. Still more difficult, many are facing the consequences of natural tragedies which have occurred or are currently unfolding. My thoughts have been with my Cousin Gloria in Florida all weekend. I've prayed often. She's in northeastern Florida, and she and her husband decided to stay put. As of 3 a.m. this morning, she had lost power, but they are safe. My...

Thank you all for being so gracious to me about my blog break. Today I'll see the oncologist and hopefully get a little more information about the plan for the next several weeks. Tomorrow I'll have my sixth and final chemo. Can't wait for this three week cycle to be over so that my body can begin recovering from all this toxicity. Here are some posts that you might enjoy while I continue my blog break. The Attic Was a Lovely Place to Play An Autumn Dream 5K to Destruction No Wonder ~ Anne of Green Gables Do You Know How Blessed You Are? Little House Thoughts ~ Ma is the True Heroine Christmas in July Revelation to a Writer A Few Things I Love About Not Going Back to School Thank you all once again for praying for me and for being patient while I take time to rest and heal. Hopefully, I won't have to be on house arrest during this next round of chemo. I cannot tell you what it's meant to have you dear ones with me on this journey. Knowing t...