FOR TODAY - September 19, 2011
Outside My Window... the skies are kind of cloudy and it is cooler than it has been. I really do like the cool, but could do with more sunshine.
I am thinking... that it will be wonderful to rest at the feet of Jesus in Heaven... where there is no more pain, or fear, or shame, or tears.
In the learning room... Things are going really well. I really wish we could afford to switch our math and science curriculums already. But, we are being content with what we have and are making the best of it.
I am thankful for... my awesome dentist, who has called in an antibiotic and pain meds for this stupid tooth that isn't behaving, even after the root canal last Thursday. Praying for further relief and that it clears up without me having to go in before my next appointment.
I am also thankful for the fact that the yard tractor is repaired again and we can now keep the fields cleared. We're still praying for the replacement that we will ultimately need sooner than later.
From the kitchen... We need to go to the grocery store soon. Tonight we are having lasagne.
I am wearing... my favorite comfy pants from Linnea Boutique... YES, again! I need more of them. <3
I am creating... I am knitting Eliana's sweater and am finished with the bodice. Still working on the skirt. I've got shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church 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. And, I've got several diapers on the table that need to be finished and more to accomplish.
I am going... to the pharmacy and post office this afternoon. I've got a diaper that I need to ship to Canada and meds to pick up. Then, going to come home and either knit or cut out more fabric pieces.
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 Bible with my husband! We are in Galatians now.
I am hoping... to ... see the Lord move in some unspoken and personal prayer requests.
I am hearing... the children working on their homeschool and Josiah being a particularly determined pest today.
Around the house... things are utterly in disorder and a mess. This is a condition that I am not pleased with, and yet seem to be unable to do much of anything about. Going to pray and see what the Lord shows me.
One of my favorite things... finishing a knitting or sewing project and knowing that it is going to be loved and well used.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
- laundry, laundry and more laundry
- usher and teacher logo embroidery samples planned and stitched out
- SB's embroideries completed
- put the buttons on Skye's convertible bloomers and take pics
- diaper sewing
- knitting
- spending time with God and my family
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Three of the four youngest monkeys. They were outside rounding the older chickens up, as they had wandered into the neighbors horse field. They melt my heart. Josiah was snuggling with me in the sunroom, as his nose is constantly dripping right now and his lip is chapped. So, he's a little miserable. Praying that the season changes bring allergy relief instead of more allergy and illness issues. Time to open the windows and clean everything out while the weather is still decent.
At least we know that we can safely use the wood stove once it starts staying cool. The inspection over the weekend reassured us that we only have a minor repair that is needed and can wait until spring if we are careful.
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