Outside my window... New neighbors. Nice young couple with no kids and a dog. The dog came the day after Jazz died so my nerves were a bit frayed with it's constant barking fear of being in a new place, but I think it's getting settled in (except for the day when the movers came and she scaled the 6-foot fence. That's not a good sign!
I am thinking... About this great article I read on the Proverbs 31 woman being an investor. I'm going to post it on Donalacasa's Facebook page, but here's an advance look for my blog readers. The Proverbs 31 Woman. It really blessed me because it gives new meaning to my tasks. I am not just moving from one activity to another, I am investing with expectation of a return on my investment. I really needed that encouraging word.
I am also thinking how last week it was Boy Wonder who mentioned that I hadn't put out a Daybook in a while. This weekend, The Grand Duchess wanted to make sure I was working on this one. I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THAT THIS IS HOW MY CHILDREN KEEP TABS ON ME.......
I am also thinking how last week it was Boy Wonder who mentioned that I hadn't put out a Daybook in a while. This weekend, The Grand Duchess wanted to make sure I was working on this one. I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THAT THIS IS HOW MY CHILDREN KEEP TABS ON ME.......
I am thankful... For a great time in the Word on Shabbat and the the opportunity for Sister Do Bee and I to take a well earned Shabbat siesta!
I am also extremely thankful that my life was spared on 2 occasions this week, one from a head on collision, and another from being side swiped from an 18-wheeler.
I am also extremely thankful that my life was spared on 2 occasions this week, one from a head on collision, and another from being side swiped from an 18-wheeler.
I am wearing... My go wash the dachshund clothes.
I am creating... The Grand Duchess is getting all fancy with her knitting skills. Here I am still trying to finish the blanket I started. LOL Must make knitting a priority this week. All these people are pregnant and having babies and I am SO behind. Maybe I'll start on THEIR grad-school graduation presents too. LOL
I absolute fell in love with this finished project from a group chat that I am on.One day I will be able to knit and knit and knit and someone will say, I'm having a baby and I will just say, "Here." I was working on piecing the mitered squares together last night. I have knitted 49 of the 80 mitered squares. I'm going to have to buy some more black and maroon yarn when I'm done with the cream colored squares.
Another view.
I absolute fell in love with this finished project from a group chat that I am on.One day I will be able to knit and knit and knit and someone will say, I'm having a baby and I will just say, "Here." I was working on piecing the mitered squares together last night. I have knitted 49 of the 80 mitered squares. I'm going to have to buy some more black and maroon yarn when I'm done with the cream colored squares.
Another view.
I am reading... Almost finished with The Moor's Account (77%) and I'm about on chapter 4 of Tramp for the Lord.
I am hoping... Those who know me best know the answer.
How long would You forget me, O יהוה? Forever? How long would You hide Your face from me?
How long would I take counsel in my being, Grief in my heart day by day? How long would my enemy be exalted over me?
Look! Answer me, O יהוה my Elohim; Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep in death;
Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him,” Lest my adversaries rejoice when I am moved.
But I have trusted in Your kindness; My heart rejoices in Your deliverance.
I sing to יהוה, Because He has been good to me.
I am learning... I took a few classes at work this week, hoping to improve my productivity. It didn't help today though.
I am also learning to "trust in Yehovah with my whole heart and lean not to my own understanding." I had taken offense to something Friend Hubby had said. My pride was wounded and my mind was nursing it. I prayed about it. In my prayer, I acknowledged my husband as my spiritual head and as such, I did not want to be in a position to give correction unless I was being directed by my Father to do so. I prayed that if He wanted me to bring it up that the door would be open for me to do so. I also prayed that if He did not want me to bring it up, that I would not be cold, distant, or rude to Friend Hubby. I know that this is a problem that I have. I confess it so that I may be healed. Friend Hubby called me during the middle of the day and I could feel the distance and irritation in my heart. I got off the phone as soon as I could. When Friend Hubby came home later, he was so sweet to me that my bitterness immediately melted away. I believe Abba was showing me that if I would learn to reign in my emotions and not become Joan of Arc every time something happens that I don't like, He would show me that He is working on my behalf in ways that I cannot even imagine.
I am also learning to "trust in Yehovah with my whole heart and lean not to my own understanding." I had taken offense to something Friend Hubby had said. My pride was wounded and my mind was nursing it. I prayed about it. In my prayer, I acknowledged my husband as my spiritual head and as such, I did not want to be in a position to give correction unless I was being directed by my Father to do so. I prayed that if He wanted me to bring it up that the door would be open for me to do so. I also prayed that if He did not want me to bring it up, that I would not be cold, distant, or rude to Friend Hubby. I know that this is a problem that I have. I confess it so that I may be healed. Friend Hubby called me during the middle of the day and I could feel the distance and irritation in my heart. I got off the phone as soon as I could. When Friend Hubby came home later, he was so sweet to me that my bitterness immediately melted away. I believe Abba was showing me that if I would learn to reign in my emotions and not become Joan of Arc every time something happens that I don't like, He would show me that He is working on my behalf in ways that I cannot even imagine.
One of my favorite things... The My Fitness Pal app. I loved FitDay online, but they don't offer it as an app for Android. Pray for my success in sticking with it!
From the learning rooms... The productivity challenge last week was a great success. I would like to say who won, but in their business, I did not see evidence that they had sought first the Kingdom and His righteousness. I was hoping to be fed from their study of Wisdom this week, no no avail. *sigh*
Pondering these words... "I'm not a Girl Scout leader for the easy hours, high pay, parent's gratitude, power or prestige. I'm a Leader because I want the world for your daughter and mine. A world she can share and help shape, a world of love and laughter where she can show compassion.
I want to help her learn to finish anything she starts and do it well and to guide her to know her worth with a deeper understanding of herself. I want to help shape women who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
I want them to be the best they can be - whether as career women or as homemakers, wives, and mothers who are the hearts of the family. In giving of my time and myself, I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive a better world for my children and future generations.
I'm a Girl Scout Leader because I care."
~Author unknown.
Because the troop I have been leading for the past 9 years is now composed of 9th graders, trying to get them all together in one place is like herding cats. This year we opted to meet less but with more purpose in each meeting. Last week, we met at the bank where they went through a great exercise of planning a realistic budget. I was proud of how much thought they put into deciding what was a priority and what was not. Last month, they learned basic car care. Exposing them to things like this adds to their strength as capable women. The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliet Gordon Lowe was a woman whose husband left her for another woman. I don't know what the future holds for my girls, but I want them to walk through life knowing how to care for themselves and their children. It is my prayer that they all marry faithful men and have wonderful marriages. I did, but even as an Air Force wife, I still had to learn how to jump a car when my husband was away so that my girls and I wouldn't be stranded in Okinawa heat. Knowing how to budget has gotten us through lean times with joy instead of constant longing. Knitting calms my nerves. Cooking is an adventure. Camping and hiking are always good emergency preparedness skills to have. All of these my co-leaders and I have shared with our girls. This is why I love being a Girl Scout Leader (end of monologue). :-)
And did you read this story about two sisters missing and surviving on Girl Scout Cookies?
From the kitchen... For erev Shabbat, Friend Hubby made some collard greens and they were GOOD! For Shabbat fellowship, I made red beans and rice with some chicken sausage from Trader Joe's. Very delicious. I wish, however, that someone would make a Cajun flavored pork-free sausage. I may have bought some from Whole Foods, but I will have to go to the big one the next time I go shopping. The smaller one that is closest to me is always disappointing.
I want to help her learn to finish anything she starts and do it well and to guide her to know her worth with a deeper understanding of herself. I want to help shape women who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
I want them to be the best they can be - whether as career women or as homemakers, wives, and mothers who are the hearts of the family. In giving of my time and myself, I reap rewards far beyond what I give. I receive a better world for my children and future generations.
I'm a Girl Scout Leader because I care."
~Author unknown.
Because the troop I have been leading for the past 9 years is now composed of 9th graders, trying to get them all together in one place is like herding cats. This year we opted to meet less but with more purpose in each meeting. Last week, we met at the bank where they went through a great exercise of planning a realistic budget. I was proud of how much thought they put into deciding what was a priority and what was not. Last month, they learned basic car care. Exposing them to things like this adds to their strength as capable women. The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliet Gordon Lowe was a woman whose husband left her for another woman. I don't know what the future holds for my girls, but I want them to walk through life knowing how to care for themselves and their children. It is my prayer that they all marry faithful men and have wonderful marriages. I did, but even as an Air Force wife, I still had to learn how to jump a car when my husband was away so that my girls and I wouldn't be stranded in Okinawa heat. Knowing how to budget has gotten us through lean times with joy instead of constant longing. Knitting calms my nerves. Cooking is an adventure. Camping and hiking are always good emergency preparedness skills to have. All of these my co-leaders and I have shared with our girls. This is why I love being a Girl Scout Leader (end of monologue). :-)
And did you read this story about two sisters missing and surviving on Girl Scout Cookies?
From the kitchen... For erev Shabbat, Friend Hubby made some collard greens and they were GOOD! For Shabbat fellowship, I made red beans and rice with some chicken sausage from Trader Joe's. Very delicious. I wish, however, that someone would make a Cajun flavored pork-free sausage. I may have bought some from Whole Foods, but I will have to go to the big one the next time I go shopping. The smaller one that is closest to me is always disappointing.
Around the house... Trash day is the best day for an intense cleanup, that way it's immediately gone. Over the December break, the Grand Duchess forced us to begin cleaning up the garage, but after she stopped working with us, the rest that was too much to go out on trash day just sat there. Boy Wonder and I spent 10 minutes just taking what was ready for the trash to the curb and I felt that much lighter. Thank you, Boy Wonder. :-D
A peek into my day... I saw this on Facebook and it blessed me. This morning, I realize that I was very hormonal last week but at the time, this spoke volumes.
A peek into my day... I saw this on Facebook and it blessed me. This morning, I realize that I was very hormonal last week but at the time, this spoke volumes.
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