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 prayers are for those in the path of Hurricane Irma, those who are in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and with those of the northwest and west who are facing the wildfires.
Sometimes it just all seems like too much, BUT GOD.
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Remembering 9/11
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Outside my window...
The sky is growing light, but I cannot yet see if it's going to be cloudy or clear. The grass is much greener, as are the trees, than they usually are for September. No doubt, that's because of our cooler summer.
I am thinking...
I will be so glad when I recover from this chemo. I wonder what the next step, surgery and recovery, will be like.
I am thankful...
I have a safe place to live.
In the kitchen...
I have leftover
beans and rice that I made for lunch yesterday. It's one of Briana Thomas' recipes. Lowell and the girls were home for lunch. We added low-fat sour cream, Pace Picante Sauce, tomatoes, and green pepper on the side. I also added a small bit of cheddar cheese mixed in. The consensus was that it needed to be spicier. They suggested added Rotel type tomatoes or green chiles or maybe even taco seasoning.
I am wearing...
I'm still in my pink and white nightgown. My husband got up and left early for work. I've been having trouble sleeping, so I listed to Bible on YouVersion for awhile, then I got up to come and write to you.
I am creating...
I finished a chartreuse green dishcloth last night. I just need to sew in the ends. I'm not feeling very creative right now.
I am going...
I'm not doing much this week. My daughter was invited to a KC Royals baseball game, so I'm going to take her to her friend's house later this morning. This is one time that I'm thankful for the flexibility of homeschooling. She may not get another opportunity like this.
I am wondering...
what the rest of this year is going to look like for our family. I need surgery and radiation. My husband also needs knee replacement surgery. I don't know how it's all going to work out.
I am reading...
The Farmer's Bride Collection. It's a collection of short stories. I find that I wish the stories were developed into full length novels.
that Hurricane Irma continues to decrease in strength. I believe that all the prayers of the saints on Sunday made a big impact.
I am looking forward to...
I am learning...
I cannot power through this fatigue that I'm feeling. I don't have any choice but rest.
Around the house...
I've got the general cleaning up that always needs to be done after a busy weekend. I also need to do some laundry. I can't say how much I'll get done, but I must make progress.
I am pondering...
not much right now truthfully.
A favorite quote for today...
Favorite post this week...
One of my favorite things...
A few plans for the rest of the week... rest and assessment on Friday to see if my blood counts are up or down. If I get some energy, I may try to do a bit of decluttering and putting things away in preparation for minimal fall decorating. Truthfully, it will depend on how much help I get this year. The kids are pretty busy these days.
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May the God of Shalom peace,
nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing lacking
bless you as you seek to love Jesus
with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Laura
Happy at Home
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P.S. I am reading all of your comments. Your prayers and words of encouragement these last couple weeks have buoyed me up.
Thank you for being patient with me. I'm still not replying unless someone asks a question or requests it. Right now it just seems to take too much energy.
Hugs to you all!
Laura
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May I suggest?
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