A Page from my Journal...March 18

FOR TODAY


Outside my window... It is going to be a lovely, yet chilly day.  Cars pass quickly on their way to work

I am thinking...  That I soon have to get Aidan up and dressed for school.  He has his Arts-Centered performance today.

I am thankful for... The nice weather we have been having lately.

From the kitchen...  The smell of coffee wafts in.  Mmmm coffee!

I am wearing...  Jeans, a long sleeved striped shirt with my black t-shirt over top (it has puffed sleeves!!)

I am creating... More videos soon of trips, birthdays, etc.  I hope to make some more DVDs soon.  The kids love watching themselves on TV!

I am going... To go to Aidan's school this morning and watch his performances.  Dancing and Choir!

I am reading... "Lake of Dreams" by Kim Edwards.  Its a bit eerie as it starts out with the main character living in Japan where they are experiencing lots of earthquakes....Perhaps it is too early to read a book with that kind of subject matter.

I am hoping... That the people in Japan are safe, and are going to be alright.  I pray for them often.

I am hearing...  The cars race pass and the coffee maker.

Around the house...  There are toys, clutter and dust.  A reminder that I need to clean before Aidan's party next week.

One of my favorite things...  Is just to sit in the silence before the kids get up.  So nice and calm...

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Well, church on Saturday, taxes, a Ranger meeting, laundry

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

(A picture of Banff, AB from Tunnel Mountain - Hubby and I are going there in a couple weeks...)

Manders' Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside My Window...traffic is rushing by.  Cars are speeding to work and trucks are making their deliveries.  It is just beginning to get light outside.  I can't wait until this weekend when we move our clocks back an hour...One final attempt to hold onto as much sunlight during the day as possible.

I am thinking...that it is nice to not have to drive my son to school today because he is sick.  It should be a nice relaxing day.

I am thankful for...God's faithfulness and His teachings to me this fall through my study of the Psalms of Ascent.  I am learning a lot and being challenged in the process.  God is good.

From the learning rooms...See the one above.  Beth Moore has been teaching us about the Feasts in the Old Testament.  This is really useful knowledge.  I love her teachings so much!

From the kitchen...Emma and I have been baking a lot of things lately.  (And it shows on my waiste line...LOL!)  She loves it and it has challenged me to bake, even though I do not like to bake as much as my Mother and Sister.

I am wearing...sweats and a t-shirt.

I am creating...a Christmas cloth or two from some lovely Christmas wool I found at Wal-mart.  The first one is a Santa cloth.  It is turning out pretty good.  I may try a Snowman shaped one next.

I am going...to a conference for Children's Ministry this weekend.  I am very excited.  Last year it was so good.  I even got to paint (see below) and we started doing Family Night once a week.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this year.

I am reading...nothing at the moment.  I want to find my Harry Potter books...

I am hoping...that all of the rides at Disneyland will be open when we go at the end of January.

I am hearing...the furnace, the kids playing in their rooms waiting for Mommy to get them up, and the coffee pot...

Around the house...cleaning has been happening in preparation for Christmas.

One of my favorite things...is Christmas.  So we are entering my favoritest time of year.  I love it.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: a conference, church, small group and some baking.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is the painting I made at the Conference last year.  It speaks about worshipping God.  We send our praises up (the color) and He sends His love down (the gold).  Worship is something so near and dear to my heart.  I love leading people in worship, especially kids.