Simple Woman's Daybook

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...another hot, humid day in the great Atlantic northeast. Everything is green.

I am thinking...about how tricky it is to grandparent/parent a child with autism.

I am thankful...for being rid of all my junk - moving was the perfect opportunity.

In the kitchen...the stove is cold but needs some cooking to be done.

I am wearing...olive green capris and a coral top.

I am creating...a vacation in my mind.

I am going...to stay home the rest of the day.

I am wondering...if it will be possible to take a vacation. It has been several years since the last one.

I am reading...my Bible and the newest Glenn Beck book.

I am hoping...for relief.

I am looking forward to...my parents' visit next week.

I am learning...to praise God through the storms as well as the good times.

Around the house...except for my son's room, all is pretty neat and clean.

I am pondering...how I got to where I am today. Oh, those past decisions.

A favorite quote for today..."Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my God and my Redeemer."

One of my favorite things...sleeping a bad mood away.

A few plans for the rest of the week: a possible bbq for the fourth of July, sleeping in a couple of days

A peek into my day...not really but I like the picture!

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Outside my window...unseasonable warmth contrasts the Christmas lights.

I am thinking...about whether to read, crochet or watch tv while playing on the computer.

I am thankful...we don't go overboard for Christmas.

In the kitchen...a cold oven reflects my decision to not bake Christmas cookies.

I am wearing...pajamas; sweet, comfortable pajamas!

I am creating...a knitted cowl for warmth...I think it is for me...

I am going...to be very busy trying to get rid of anything in my home that hasn't been used in the last year.

I am wondering...how I am going to find the energy to do the above.

I am reading...David Baldacci's latest novel, The Forgotten.

I am hoping...I can visit my friend Ellen to finish the cowl I am working on. She is my knitting guru!

I am looking forward to...Christmas Eve with my side of the family.

I am learning...to trust in the Lord as we go through a storm.

Around the house...a spot is waiting for a Christmas tree that I don't feel like decorating.

I am pondering...how to get everything done that needs getting done this week.

One of my favorite things...having quiet time (have I posted this before?).

A peek into my day...not today but a good shot of the love of my life!

DayBook August 28, 2012

Thank you to Peggy Hostetler at The Simple Woman’s Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window…the daylight hours wane – the only part of the end of summer I do not like.

I am thinking…about how our days are numbered.

I am thankful…for how far Isabella has come. She has such a wonderful sense of humor and more and more spontaneous conversation.

In the kitchen…the dishes are washed and plans for tomorrow’s meal have yet to be made.

I am wearing…my pajamas! Nothing like comfy p.j.’s.

I am creating…memories with my granddaughter with each day we spend together.

I am going…to a Women of Faith conference soon – so excited!

I am wondering…how long it will take for my son to truly be a man with all the responsibilities and desire for responsibilities.

I am reading…nothing but my Bible and the devotional I am doing.

I am hoping…a loved one will accept Jesus as her savior before her numbered days are over.

I am looking forward to…spending time with my best friend at the conference.

I am learning more about prayer and the Holy Spirit.

Around the house…toys, books, drawing pencils and crayons remind me of a little girl who lights up my life and brings me joy.

I am pondering…the need for faithful prayers from believers in my country so that this land might know a great awakening.

One of my favorite things…a quiet house.

A few plans for the rest of the week: visiting my mother-in-love with Isabella, working out and seeing what God has to say.

A peek into my day…a visit with a friend and her mother who is ill. What a blessing it was to spend time with them.

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Outside my window...there is a cool breeze in the dark night.

I am thinking...that I have a lot of spring gardening to complete before summer gets here.

I am thankful...Himself and I are in good enough health to be able to take care of our precious Isabella.

In the kitchen...the dishwasher is winding down - yea for dishwashers!

I am going...to a baptism tomorrow at church. I love baptism services! (We baptize by immersion when someone is old enough to make their own decision to follow Jesus.)

I am wondering...how to make ends meet.

I am reading...a Women's Murder Club novel.

I am hoping...to stay healthy and to not have my condition progress any further.

I am looking forward to...glory.

I am learning...how to bite my tongue and think more before I speak.

Around the house...the pile of The Girl's laundry is finally getting smaller.

One of my favorite things...is quiet evenings alone.

A few plans for the rest of the week... getting my hair dyed and a keratin express treatment!

Daybook March 5, 2012

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . the promise of spring as evening approaches and she sun is still shining at 5:30 PM.

I am thinking . . . that some people never learn from their mistakes. Why do I bother trying to teach and yet I can't help myself.

I am thankful . . . that I listened to the Spirit's urgings and made a phone call that was received with joy. Why don't I listen more?

In the kitchen . . . the table is finally cleaned off!

I am wearing . . . a red top and olive green jeans.

I am creating . . . memories with my granddaughter. I can only hope she remembers me as I remember my beloved gram who was my best friend.

I am going . . . to hope for relief from anxiety.

I am wondering . . . how to better teach life lessons to several who will not listen.

I am reading . . . Tim Tebow's book Through My Eyes. Okay, I got it from the library but have barely cracked it open but hope to tonight.

I am hoping . . . to get some work done around here. This is a never ending theme here.

I am looking forward to . . . some time alone - PLEASE!

I am learning . . . that some things will never change and I need to let go and let God handle it.

Around the house . . . I need to get rid of anything I haven't used in the last year.

One of my favorite things . . . time spent with my BFF. It is never often enough.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . bringing my granddaughter to visit her greatgrandmother, working out, dinner with friends.

A favorite quote for the day . . . "Peace I give you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives you." Gospel of John


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Daybook for February 3, 2012

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Outside my window...winter's darkness doesn't touch the cozy feeling I have in my modest home.

I am thinking...about bullies who, because they are so influential, can throw their weight around and, if they choose, destroy good people and organizations.

I am thankful...for my parents who are turning 75 and 80 in the next month. So very thankful that my baby brother and his wife flew well over one thousand miles to celebrate with us tomorrow!

In the kitchen...is the clean up from the cheese and mashed potato dish I made for tomorrow's feast. It is a family favorite!

I am wearing...my most comfortable pajamas. Don't you just love lounging in pj's?

I am creating...a blog post!

I am reading...there is a book waiting for me at the library. Hopefully, I will be able to pick it up tomorrow morning before I leave for my folks' house which is one and a half hours away.

I am hoping...that my anxiety doesn't get the better of me before or during tomorrow's festivities...it happens.

I am looking forward to...my son making a living wage and moving out!

I am learning...to give myself a break.

Around the house...the same as usual...heavy sigh

I am pondering...how fragile life is. Can I keep up this pace?

A favorite quote for today..."You're a good cooker, Booboo." (What my granddaughter says to me!

One of my favorite things...is having my house to myself foF hours or days at a time.

A few plans for the rest of the week: family party and Superbowl spent with friends

A peek into my day...I got Isabella off to school, weighed in at Weight Watchers (gained a pound but that's okay) and became a lifetime member, visited my niece who is also my hairstylist and got a cut and color, shopped, brought my mother-in-love to the hairdresser and got myself a manicure!

Random photo:

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From: The Simple Woman's Daybook


FOR TODAY

Outside my window...the darkness and relative quiet of 11:00 PM...a time I cherish in its peacefullness.

I am thinking...about what it will take to sleep without the interuptions of memories.

I am thankful...for my family's health and love.

In the kitchen...the dishes are washed and the floor awaits deep cleaning!

I am wearing...my comfy plaid pajamas my mother-in-love gave me for Christmas.

I am creating...a memory on my blog page...then scarves for Special Olympics.

I am going...to a reunion of the girls' chorus I was in in high school - hooray!

I am wondering...why some memories won't stay in the past.

I am reading...John Sanford's latest, Shock Wave.

I am hoping...my mother-in-love's health improves.

I am looking forward to...may parents' birthday party in February (75 and 80)!

I am learning...patience...the hard way.

Around the house...I see a disaster zone which needs addressing desperately.

I am pondering...how to keep up with the visits I need to make to the sick.

A favorite quote for today...‎"These are the days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed except his own." —G.K. Chesterton

One of my favorite things...being alone in a quiet house.

A few plans for the rest of the week: My reunion, Weight Watchers meeting, doctors appts.

A peek into my day...get Isabella ready for school, get myself ready for the day, try to keep up.

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Outside my window...the beauty of spring assaults my senses.

I am thinking... how can such beauty be such a thorn to my existence (allergies)

I am thankful for...the fisherman who caught the dinner we just ate.

I am wearing...my uniform of jeans.

I am remembering...the music of my youth.

I am going...to try to have dinner ready for three o'clock daily.

I am currently reading...the latest Robert Crais novel.

I am hoping...to use my restaurant discount tickets soon.

On my mind...the mistakes my children make.

Noticing that...Bells has such a great vocabulary now!

Pondering these words..."Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say "Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God."

From the kitchen...freshly caught striped bass, leftover rice and beans and a green salad.

Around the house...the little one eating her pasta, Himself on the computer and the breeze through the open windows.

One of my favorite things...going to visit my niece and her babies while she cuts and colors my friend's and my hair!

What's in your daybook today?

Ugh

I had just about completed typing out an entry I had been working on in my head when it disappeared. I had even saved it to draft halfway through but it is gone!

When I get up the strength to rewrite it (my fibromyalgia has me sleeping a lot), I will share with you what is on my mind. In the meantime, thanks to The Simple Woman's Day Book for the following questions:


FOR TODAY

Outside my window...rain to bring out the crocuses, daffodils and tulips just waiting to erupt into spring song

I am thinking...that I hope I get a restful night's sleep so I can be a good overnight guest to our friends

I am thankful for...people from the autism family who reached out to me today when I expressed a problem with the school system Isabella is in.

From the kitchen...dishes washed, dishwasher emptied, floor needing washing

I am wearing...pajamas and fuzzy purple slipper socks

I am creating...a ruckus for the school system if they continue to try to take away services from my precious girl

I am going...to stay with friends at the shore just to get some couple time together

I am reading...my Bible - been too tired to start a new book

I am hoping...to get throught this bought of fms so I can get to work

I am hearing...a rumbling in this country that is going to destroy it and/or bring revival

Around the house...so much to do

One of my favorite things...a nice cup of decaf coffee when the mood strikesA few plans for the rest of the week: get moving!

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Isn't this pretty?!
Have a wonderful weekend, all. You bless me. g

A Dizzy Day Entry

Have a bit of vertigo so...

Thank you, Peggy.



FOR TODAY... from gail's Daybook






Outside my window...a chilly February day


I am thinking...I'm so glad I don't have nausea with this bout of vertigo I am experiencing!


I am thankful for...the little girl who is sitting beside me keeping me company


I am wearing...jeans, orange top

I am remembering...my room mate from one summer of college


I am going...to pick up something from a freecycler for my niece tomorrow if I can drive


I am currently reading...The Apostle by Brad Thor


I am hoping...to get a lot of sponsors for our Autism Speaks walk in May


On my mind...using the Lent timeline to do something about weight loss


Noticing that...I don't recognize myself in the mirror any more


Pondering these words..."I haven't a clue how my story will end, but that's alright. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, that's when you discover the stars. Quote by Nancy Willard..(thank you, Lisa)


From the kitchen...a defrosted chicken and vegetables waiting to be made into soup which will have to wait until tomorrow


Around the house...clean laundry eveywhere needing to be put away



One of my favorite things~a little girl's warmth as she leans on me




I really want to keep up with my blog so, if it takes using something like the daybook, so be it.

Be well, g

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Outside my window...a very wet day

I am thinking...the lie down I just had is doing me a lot of good

I am thankful for... my comforts

I am wearing... a brown 3/4 length sleeve top and blue denim jeans

I am remembering...my grade school years

I am going... to have my hair done tomorrow and play with my great niece and nephew

I am currently reading... back issues of my one magazine subscription

I am hoping... to see resolution to Isabella's school situation

On my mind... how to get some things off my mind

Noticing that...Bells answered my question about what she did in school today

Pondering these words..."whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things."

From the kitchen... a cold stove that needs my imagination and heating up

Around the house... attention is needed

One of my favorite things~ seeing progress in Isabella


Hoping you all have a wonderful week, g