For Today…Thursday, January 3, 2013…it’s been too long since I last visited The Simple Woman’s Daybook…it is time.
Outside My Window…the air is crisp and chilly…the sky is overcast and tree branches sway gently.
I am thinking…how blessed I am to be able to stay inside today in the warmth of my home.
From the learning room…there are many new embroidery stitches I want to try my hand at. I need to spend some time today studying my Sunday School lesson.
I am thankful for…my dear husband.
From the kitchen…I hear a second cup of tea calling me. Later today I will begin preparations for tonight’s supper. We may have breakfast for supper.
I am wearing…a comfy cotton t-shirt, a well-worn denim over-shirt, and soft flannel, leopard print lounge pants. My feet are bare. I’m a true picture of fashion. Well, maybe not.
I am creating…my first block for the CQJP 2013 (crazy quilt journal project).
I am going…to stay home today. I feel so fortunate to have that option.
I am reading…My bible and At Home In Mitford by Jan Karon.
I am hoping…my sweet husband gets a few days off from work in the very near future.
I am hearing…the sounds of silence.
I’m praying…for our country. As a nation we have turned so far from God. I “fear” dark days ahead.
Around the house…it is time for a major decluttering effort. It surely won’t start today, but in the near future I really do need to let go of assorted stuff that is never used and takes up space needlessly.
One of my favorite things…spending time with my husband.
A quote for today…”When someone you love dies, you don’t lose them all at once. You lose them in pieces over time, like how the mail stops coming.” Adult Joe Wentworth – from the movie “Simon Birch”
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I tentatively will make a trip to town tomorrow. I need to go to the bank, the post office, and pick up a few things at the grocery store. I plan on working on my CQJP block in the evenings and spoil my husband when he is not working. Sunday I hope to go to church for the first time in weeks.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing…
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Oh Judy, What a beautiful post. If I were making an entry it would read almost exactly like yours, minus the leopard print. Surprised? Nah, I didn’t think so. Jan Karon: are you rereading or reading her for the first time? It’s one of my all time favorite book series. Simon Birch, one of the best movies ever, IMO. We had breakfast for supper last night. I made biscuits, and from there we made sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits. And, I am sitting here with a cup of tea looking at the mountain behind our house. Although the air is beyond crisp and chilly, I am grateful that the temperature only dropped to 11 below this morning, instead of the 30 below that was predicted. And finally, I too grieve for this nation.
Nope, Stephanie, I’m not a bit surprised. I am glad your temps didn’t dip down quiet as far as predicted! Thirty degrees sounds so brutal. I don’t suppose I’ve ever experienced that level of cold. My poor nose would be as red as Rudolf’s! My lungs might just revolt and refuse to take in air.
If I had a wish this morning…something to add to my daybook to make it more similar to what you would write…I wish for a mountain to be visible from my window. I adore the mountains more than any other land type in the world. My spirit yearns for them…
My flannel, leopard print pants are pajama pants…and I assure you NO ONE besides my dear husband, close family, a very few select friends and our canine fur babies will see me in them. You wouldn’t catch me wearing them to Walmart.
This is my first reading of the Mitford series. I’ve had them…minus one volume on a shelf for about two years. I was looking for a book to read the other night and decided it was time to read them. I’m only a few pages in, but I love the character development and the dog was love at first sight. It’s time to search out the missing volume…
The attitudes and beliefs of so many in my bible belt hometown is a woeful sign of our times. Christianity is under attack and God’s ways are not just shunned but blatantly disregarded by a staggering number of young people. Regardless…God is sovereign and still on the throne. His word was final from the beginning…and will be in the end.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I appreciate you!
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
I am so glad you are doing this again. I have missed it and so enjoy it! Hoping for some new recipes for the year! (and yes, I have done one new post)
Your friend, Brenda
Ok, so catch me up, what is the Simple Woman’s Day Book? Interesting, as it sounds similiar to the journal I started New Year’s Eve.
Haha, I did however, leave out what I was wearing at the time. I am including weather, thanksgiving of the day, what was accomplished, what was for meals, and any special details of the day.
And did I hear rumors of recipes?? That’s sounds good. Which reminds me to look up the one I promised you.
Brenda! So good to see you. It’s been far too long. I’ve missed the Simple Woman’s Daybook, too…and have the best intentions of blogging it regularly again. I will definitely be checking out your new post…I had almost giving up on ever finding another.
I hope you plan on blogging more in 2013, because I’ve missed seeing what you’ve been up to.
I hope you had a blessed Christmas and wish you the happiest of new years.
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
Hey Hollie! Good to see you! The Simple Woman’s Daybook was started by the author of a blog by the same name a few years back. I used to post once a week pretty regularly, but somewhere along the line I got sidetracked and stopped. This morning I thought of it and decided to renew the mimi…I usually post a link to her blog, but this morning I forgot to. I wish you were sharing yours on a blog…hint, hint, hint. I look forward to the recipe…might even review on my blog if that is ok with you. It’s always a pleasure to find a comment from you on my blog.
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
i’ve read those jan karon books!
Lovely… thanks for sharing and I think I gotta get me some of those leopard prints!
Cinella @ The Mami Blog
http://cjrthemamiblog.blogspot.com
Lovely to glimpse your world, Judy. Hope your feet aren’t cold – I can’t do without socks in winter
The Mitford series is great! Loved it!!
Yes… you are so right about our nation. I fear for the world that my five little granddaughters have to grow up in. But one thing I know is, they all love Jesus and I know they will prevail through whatever lies ahead. God is so good!
Visiting here from SWD! Have a blessed 2013! ~ Tänia of Simply God’s Girl
It sounds like your new year is really moving along well. I hope your husband gets some time off too. It is always good to have a rest. Happy New Year to you!