Planning and Making Do... What I Hope to Get Done This Week!

Isn't this just a lovely time of year?  My Amy loves to photograph nature.  I enjoy her artistic eye.  She sees things differently than Momma.  Isn't that just how life is?

Baking:  
- I want to make this lemon pie.
 
Reading:  
- I'm plan to finish Worry Less So You Can Live More.
  I didn't finish, but I did make a bit of progress.
Sewing and Crocheting:
- Dishcloth
- I may work on my apron. I've done the piece work, I just need to put it together.

Studying:
- Trim Healthy Mama book
- Bible Faith Study Course by Kenneth Hagin

Working:
- I'll be helping Lowell as needed at our cafe and bakery, Royal Delights. We closed for winter and reopen Tuesday.
  An employee didn't show up, so I helped out for several days. 

- Homeschooling, of course.  I'm going to do some evaluations to see how much more each child needs to do this semester.

Writing:
- A post or two including a review of Worry Less.

Going:
- Lots of driving people to and from work and to and from meetings.
- I'll be going to my daughters' teen talent competition.

If I finish this list, I'll have been very busy indeed!

Laura
Happy at Home

My Daybook... March 9, 2015

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Dear Ladies, 
Good day to you! May the God of Shalom peace, nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing lacking bless your day today. Stay your mind on God today. He's the answer to every fear, worry, problem. Jesus came that you might have access to Father God's love and provision. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He came that you may have life and life more abundantly. Cry out to Jesus. He's waiting for you. His Holy Spirit is waiting to comfort and teach and lead you.
God bless you!

Outside my window...

It's a breezy warmish day. Warm after last weeks's freezing temperatures anyway. The sky is gray, but I hear birds singing. It's a sure sign of Spring to come!

I am thinking...

There is so much to do for spring cleaning. I need to make a plan.

I am thankful...

God has been making some breakthroughs in my heart and teaching me more about forgiveness and releasing past hurts.

In the kitchen...

I'm thinking about making a pot of ham and beans for supper. 

I am wearing...

my old red knit dress. I'm staying home today.

I am creating...

this blog post. That's about it. ~smile~

I am going...

nowhere today. Lots to do at home! This little girl has other ideas, though. I'm sure Penny's going to want a nice long walk. 

I am wondering...

when the first Spring flowers will pop their little heads up and bloom in my yard. We have Jonquils and a couple of Hyacinths. I saw Crocus in Memorial Park last evening. I adore their little purple blossoms.

I am reading...

I am hoping...

to finish the book and post my review in a day or two.

I am looking forward to...

seeing my Grandma Mamie. She's ninety-two and beautiful.

I am learning...

more about forgiveness.

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 am pondering...

the brevity of my time  and what's worth my time.

A favorite quote for today...

"All you have to do is give your problems to the Lord, and everything will work out fine. 

At least it has for me. You feel like you have someone you can talk to who really cares." 

Grandma Mamie

One of my favorite things...

I enjoy old-fashioned cocoa from scratch.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

I'm going to visit my grandma, my cousin and her family soon.

A peek into my day...

My husband Lowell is preparing to open our cafe and bakery at Precious Moments' Chapel next Tuesday. I guess that's a look into his day, but mine will be filled with the fun of laundry, cleaning, and teaching at home. ~smile~ No photos of that.

Have a wonderful day!

Laura

Happy at Home

Snowy Day Treats

It's yet another snowy day in Southwest Missouri. You all know I was set on making snow ice cream this winter. I got to do that last week. It was scrumptious! This time I mixed up a can of sweetened condensed milk, a big bowl of snow, and enough milk to help the condensed milk mix throughout. It was delicious.  Here's a healthy version.

Today I'm hoping to fill a big bowl again with snow. I had my son set my metal bowl out on top of his overturned canoe so that we can get nice clean snow.  Then I want to make another Little House in the Big Woods, Laura Ingalls Wilder, inspired treat. Maple Syrup Snow Candy!  Maybe you want to try it, too.

Enjoy!

Blessings,

Laura

Happy with the snow

It is winter after all!

Out of Place? A Challenge

My daughter, Amy, challenged me this morning. She put this photo on my blog and said, "That's inspiring." I think she was teasing me. ~smile~  So, I'm taking up the challenge! Ha! There Amy!

Amy blogs at Living in Faith and Fun. I asked her about the photo. She said that she took it in our yard. It immediately reminded me of Amy's Verse of the Week. Do take a look at what she has to say.

The KJV reads, "Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world...."

Murmurings, disputings, grumbling, complaining, arguing, all words that are used in these verses in various versions.  All yucky. All pervasive.  All very hard to stop once they're started.

I'm guilty. I bet you are, too.  I think the antidote is found in Philippians 4:8.

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

TRUE

HONEST

JUST

PURE

LOVELY

OF GOOD REPORT

VIRTUE

PRAISE

THINK ON THESE THINGS


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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." 
Proverbs 3:5-6 

"Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." 
Matthew 6:11-12

"And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." 
Philippians 4:19

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 
Romans 15:13

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things."
Philippians 4:6-8

Are you in a tough spot? Bills due? Too much month left when your paycheck's gone? Feeling fearful? Blessed are those who put their hope in the Lord. Take your worries to God. He hears your prayers. Jesus understands your needs.  Have faith and seek God. He will bring you through and will supply your needs. Hope in the Lord. Trust in the Lord. Be in a Bible teaching church Sunday.

Blessings,
Laura

*All scriptures from the New King James Version

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Outside my window... Snow! Finally!

I am thinking...  
I am so thrilled to have the snow. My younger son says it's all my fault because of my prayers. ~grin~ No comment. 

I am thankful...
We have a home with both propane radiators and wood heat... just in case the power goes out.

In the kitchen...
Chicken soup from leftover rotisserie chicken and a few odd veggies I had in the fridge
Oatmeal Coconut Crispies cookies
Beans for chili

I am wearing...
Comfy clothes including my favorite sweatshirt with hearts sewn all over it

I am creating...
A mess in the kitchen! I'm cleaning up, too. ~smile~

I am going...
no place tonight. Every activity was cancelled.

I am wondering...
how we get so many clothes and towels dirty. ~grin~

I am reading... 
Worry Less So You Can Live More. I just opened it today.



I am hoping...

that the snow will last a few days.

I am looking forward to...
the ladies' conference at our church next month.

I am learning...
um, uh, hmmm... nothing today. I hope my kids are learning though!

Around the house...
It's a bit of a mess. The girls' things are in the hallway and scattered, because my Lowell is painting their room this week. He's run out of paint. The first coat looks like white with a blue tint to me, but it's supposed to be white with a pink tint. I don't know much about paint but....

I am pondering...
How to get everything done.

A favorite quote for today...

"It may be put down as a positive rule, whether among the rich or the poor, whether in a palace or in a cottage, that the wife who would be happy, and make her home happy and permanently beautiful, must work with her hands at the housewifely tasks which the days in turn bring to her."

Homemaking by Rev. J.R. Miller, D.D.

One of my favorite things...
Mozart's music

A few plans for the rest of the week...
Getting school back on track after a week in St. Louis visiting friends

A peek into my day...

Have a great week!
Laura
Happy with snow!

Hello Again!

Hello again!
We're back from our visit with dear friends in St. Louis. Just wanted to say hello. I'll be writing in a day or two.
God bless!
Laura