FOR TODAY - August 31, 2011 -- yes, I know that this is a couple of days late for our usual Monday, but life has been and still is busy.
Outside My Window... the sun glistens through the leaves of the trees outside the sunroom. It is beginning to look and feel like the seasons are changing outside. This makes me immensely happy!
I am thinking... of how I wish I was able to purchase a different curriculum right now for Noah. He just doesn't seem to be handling the current one well. I don't think it's going to be a good fit for our family and I simply do not have the funds to purchase what I think we need to switch to. So, we're muddling through as best as we can until the Lord provides the needed funds and/or material.
In the learning room... We took Monday off to spend the day with Daddy. Now, we are back to the regular routine.
I am thankful for... God's Word that shows me the truth even when the enemy continues to try to destroy God's plans around me.
From the kitchen... I've gotten the basic menu planned through the next payday. We are having lasagne tonight, pot roast tomorrow night, and baked chicken the night after that.
I am wearing... a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt. I'm planning to mow the yard later and need to be comfortable without worrying about having to clean nice clothes when I'm done.
I am creating... I am knitting Eliana's sweater right now. I am in the final stages of editing a booklet for our church's jail ministry. Then, I've got shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our teachers and ushers. I'm also going to work with a very lovely young lady today on some embroideries for a special blanket for a breast cancer survivor. -- still. I've also got diapers that I need to get to work on. But, there seems to be a decided lack of hours in my day that are able to accomplish these things.
I am going... to stay home as much as possible right now in order to save fuel and money... and stay productive in the areas that need tending around the home.
I am reading... my bible, some knitting patterns, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens", and "Storey's Basic Country Skills"... YES, still! Also added "The Backyard Homestead - Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!" and "The Backyard Homestead - Guide to Raising Farm Animals". GREAT books! And, best of all, I'm reading through the book of Romans with my husband! Although, we kind of got sidetracked. I really hope to get back to this quickly.
I am hoping... to get this package mailed out today or tomorrow to Darcykins. I just need to find the right box for the shawls to travel in.
I am hearing... The all-too-familiar whispers from the enemy reminding me of how much I've failed. And then, I'm reminded by the Lord of how much He has already forgiven me of these things and the vision He has shown me of my future. I choose to believe the report of the Lord.... again and again and again!
Around the house/farm... the homeschool and homestead books are scattered here and there. It's messy and not well organized right now. But, it's home and we're enjoying it. We moved set up the other stable stall for all the chickens and moved them into it on Monday evening. The little chicks are standing together and holding their own so far. I let the bigger ladies out to forage this morning - giving the babies some peace. I'm planning to let all of them out to forage by next week. I really want the guineas to be a bit bigger and older first.
One of my favorite things... knowing that even with all the struggles, we are RIGHT where God wants us to be and that He will provide for all of our needs... according to His great riches.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
- Give the dog a bath and furcut -- NO... REALLY! He smells horrible!
- Plan the curriculum for the upcoming piano classes I'm teaching this year. -- Need $$$ for the DVDs that I want.
- laundry, laundry and more laundry
- usher and teacher logo embroidery samples planned and stitched out
- SB's embroideries completed
- Put buttons on and take pics of Skye's convertible bloomers
- diaper sewing
- knitting
- spending time with God and my family
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Sorry, with our internet being so slow and being so busy... I don't have a picture to share this week. Perhaps next week.
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