Thankful Thursday -- August 18, 2011

:: clear test results from the urologist on Tuesday

:: my fun new car that I got on Monday

:: the opportunity to visit with an out of town

friend later today

:: a lunch invitation from a friend I haven't

seen since middle school (well we called

it junior high)

:: cooler weather which is a real phenomenon

in Tennessee in August

may you find grace, peace, gratitude, 

and blessings this day and every day

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Wordless Wednesday Part Deux

I got a Happy Meal for lunch today.

I got Panicky Smurf.

I guess they get me.

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Sweet November in Parrot

still fringing

for instructions see April Draven Designs

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY . . . August 16, 2011

Outside my window. . . it is cool and pleasant. What a joy around here in August!

I am thinking. . . that at least we have eliminated one significant stressor.

I am thankful. . . for my new car, lower stress, cooler weather, improvement in my father-in-law's health.

From the learning rooms. . . school's back in session. Ds is a senior. This year he is taking Human Geography (AP), college algebra/trig, Foundations of Faith, Scientific Investigations/Astronomy, Psychology (AP), English IV. Busy year.

In the kitchen. . . last night was pork chops roasted in Lawry's Tuscan Sundried Tomato marinade, baked potatoes, and steamed broccoli with butter and garlic.

I am wearing . . . cotton capri pajama pants and a white tshirt. 

I am creating. . . a baby blanket and finishing the fringe on a shawl. 

I am going. . . to the urologist for one more test. I hope this is the last one for a while.

I am wondering. . . about the volume of stress we have had in our home lately. I am so grateful that it is beginning to abate.


I am reading. . . Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman.

I am hoping. . . for a good report from the doctor as well as continuing improvement in my stamina.

I am looking forward to. . . the coming autumn weather. We are having a cooler spell right now which is unusual for us in August. Our highs have been in the 80's with low humidity and NW winds. Lovely!

I am hearing. . . silence.

Around the house. . . the only constant is change (and chaos). I wonder if I will ever learn to be accepting and content with this.

I am pondering. . . finding myself. It is trite but true. Every layer of abuse that I work through leads me to reconsider my likes and dislikes. Sometimes I feel as if I must be a very slow learner! LOL!

One of my favorite things. . . sitting on the sofa with my sweet puppy. She is 12 lbs., but rather that being a lap dog, she is an under the butt dog. She likes to squeeze in as close as possible to my hip and slowly burrow under me. Very funny.


A few plans for the rest of the week . . . cutting out a new dress for myself, helping my father-in-law get some car stuff taken care of, and enjoying driving my new car.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing. . .

2011 Honda Fit

which replaces this:

2006 Toyota Prius

No people were harmed in the crashing of this car.

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Feel Good Friday - August 12, 2011

june 17th

that's the last time I participated 

in "Feel Good Friday"

how did that happen?

if I share all of that with you

this may not be a very feel

good friday post!

suffice it to say, things have been

crazy, hectic, rough

(insert word of choice HERE)

the good news is:

I get to buy a new car

(because dd totalled mine, & yes she's fine)

my father in law is doing well in pulmonary rehab

(because he has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis)

I was able to get a doctor's appointment today

(because I've been sick since the first week of July)

I am having lunch with the fun girls

(because LB is our "cruise director" and fine organizer!)

how's your friday shaping up?

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Thankful Thursday -- August 11, 2011

well it's been quite awhile since I've been here.

things have been unbelievably hectic.

all the more reason to stop and take a minute

to express gratitude.

:: for a new Bible reading program that I started

24 days ago. I haven't missed a single day!

I'm doing a chronological reading, which

I have always wanted to do.

Check out this website/app:

YouVersion

:: for a summer spent safely. only 1 car wreck

and no one seriously injured.

however, I'll be getting a new car!

:: for my father in law showing some 

improvement. he started pulmonary

rehab yesterday with a class on learning

how to breathe.

:: for my ds who is starting his senior year in

high school today. I am grateful for all

the joy and laughter he brings into

my days!

:: for my dd who doesn't start classes for

a couple more weeks. she has had a good

summer even handling the car wreck

with aplomb. so grateful none of her injuries

were serious and that the other driver

was unharmed.

:: and as always for my dh who has had a

really rough summer with his dad being

so sick. I am so grateful for everything my 

dh does for all of us.

may you find grace, peace, gratitude, and blessings

this day and every day.

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Wordless Wednesday

I love this color combination plus this project is all mine : )

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