daybook November 29, 2010

 

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:2-3

 

FOR TODAY  

Monday, November 29, 2010

Outside my window...

it looks like it might snow or rain… overcast with the wind blowing, showers in the forecast

 

I am thinking...

about the errands I need to run today, the final weeks of schoolwork before Christmas, and all the extra activity that comes with the season  :o

I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:12-13

 

I am thankful …

… that that we were able to have a safe, quick trip to Wisconsin to spend Thanksgiving with Tim’s mom and family

… that we were kept safe in our attempt to travel on Wednesday AND for the delightful holiday we had at home Wednesday afternoon and evening instead

… for yet another day of Thanksgiving feasting and festing with my extended family yesterday 

… for 18 years with my very own Mr. Right ~ Oh, happy day!

 

 

I am praying for...

... the Rettigs and the church in Prague 

… the sale of my mother-in-law’s home

… my mom who is recovering from finger surgery (joint replacement)  and a related infection

…  Amber’s dad

… Diane and family

… Chloe’s  family ~ that God will comfort them and draw them nearer to Himself (that they will avail themselves of His gracious love)

… Grant S., who is doing well on his meds now ~ praying for stability

… my niece Marissa, her dad and his sister as they mourn the death of Marissa’s grandpa

… Missionary Tim B., recently diagnosed with early Parkinson’s

… our oldest girls ~ violin recital this week!

 

From the learning rooms...

3+ weeks until Christmas break!  It must be time for me to grade those compositions?  I’m thankful the big kids were able to get caught up and enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday… Now, if they want to open more presents at Christmas…

 

From the kitchen...

lottsa leftovers!  and several in the dessert category  :o

Pepper steak is cooking in the crockpot for tonight’s supper.

Turkey enchiladas (or Julie’s taquitos) tomorrow?

 

I am creating...

memories  =) 

Just check out this impromptu photo shoot from yesterday…

            

    

                      

                         

 

I am going...

to get pictures for a photo Christmas card.  I am.  Just wish we’d gotten something useable yesterday!

 

I am reading...

Ezekiel  ~ I decided I needed a break, and since “count it all joy” was on my mind, I’m reading James

Choosing Gratitude ~ wowsa, I need to blog about this AND start the 30-day devo section in the appendix.  And you all need to put this on your essential reading list!

The Stockman Grass Farmer  :-)   I love being married to a grazier!

 

I am hoping...

Kohl’s will accept the items I need to return  :-\  And hoping we find a better option to purchase elsewhere.  (Secrets, ya know, and my kids like to read here.  Not that we would buy anything for any of them there…)

 

I am hearing...

Dvorak’s piano quintets via Rhapsody

 

Around the house...

hmm, laundry room is too quiet ~ need to keep that moving!

 

One of my favorite things...

enjoying games and movies with my kiddos (when their schoolwork and my housework is all done!  Yeah, the joy starts there.) 

 

 

Pondering these words...

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

  No dull boys or girls here now!

 

A few plans for the rest of the week:

local errands today; Tim’s niece & family will hopefully stop for a visit on their way home today; Wednesday is a church night; buying club delivery and violin recital on Thursday; Friday’s list includes piano lessons, groceries, and an overnight bday party for the Cowgirl; Saturday we’ll need to get her home again, and I have Kohl’s Cash to spend with my older girls before Dec 6… maybe?  And looking forward to our “field trip” on December 8!  more about that next week  ;-)

 

Here is a picture for thought...

 

   

  Tim is working on the last side!

 

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:12

 

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