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For Today.... Monday February 16, 2009  

Outside My Window...a sunny day earlier, a little crisp, a perfect day with lots of wonderful happenings.

I am Thinking....how blessed I am to be a foster parent, to be able to witness the beginning of a FAMILY!! There is nothing like it. My little foster babies placed in their new homes, with their new mommy and daddy. The joy is unspeakable.

I am thankful... for my new grandson, Jack Merchant Rae born 5 days ago to My Rachel and Peter. We prayed for Rachel her whole pregnancy and the Lord answered our prayers. Our church family faithfully prayed for Rachel and Jack too. God is so good!  I am thankful for my brothers and sisters for providing airfare so I can see little Jack in Montana. I am also thankful for the many people that will be watching my children while I am away.

From the Learning Rooms...  After 21 years of homeschooling I am losing my enthusiasm??? BUT I found out a way to be excited again!! I needed to be creative again. I started  a literature unit study on Black Beauty. I had about 25-30 different courses (who really knows) for my 6 children going on that I am responsible for them to complete. Unit studies are the way to go and it encourages my heart and it reminds me what real learning is about.

From My Kitchen... my DH bought me a food processor and I made chocolate chip cookies with it last night. I have such a sweet husband and he loves me. He even bought me roses for Valentines Day. 

I am wearing ... (not again ) my robe on top of my clothes to keep warm.

I am Reading... The Puritan Hope by Ian Murray. I read very little and especially since I haven't slept more that 2-3 hours a night without waking to care for a crying baby for 6 weeks.

I am Hoping... that I can start the day RIGHT tomorrow. I will have had a full night's sleep, and I can read my Bible without interruptions. 

I am hearing ... my husband watch college basketball, my dog snoring and my children bickering. 

Around the House... I have put our foster baby's clothes away, and the cradle away, car seat....I am getting organized!!

One of My Favorite Things...I love to have the kitchen counters clean! This happens quite often and then I turn around and they are filled up again??? Who can figure?

A Few Plans For The Rest of the Week....I have NO dentist appointments this week,  hallelujah!!  I plan on doing a full day of school tomorrow, Wednesday is Bible Study... an easy week.

Here is a Picture Thought I am Sharing...      Sophie's Little Toes!!