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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!!

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FOR TODAY... Monday, January 26, 2009



Outside My Window.... A crisp, beautiful day given to me by the Lord. The giver of all good gifts. Hints of snow coming our way!



I Am Thinking....January is almost over. Time passes so quickly. Am I using my time wisely?



I Am Thankful For... My dear husband (of 36 years) who works so hard everyday and strives to please the Lord and loves me so much.



From the Learning Rooms...I am enjoying the Apologia Science as I marvel about all the sea creatures God has made. God has worked all these together to glorify Him. Amazing!



From the Kitchen...Pork chops, baked potatoes broccoli and biscuits!!



I Am Wearing... nothing special, just comfortable.



I Am Creating... possibly an exercise and nutrition unit for my children who love the computer and TV too much. I would probably do a better and more thorough job of it if we waited til next year to start the unit but I need this too.



I am Going... to babysit my grandchildren tomorrow as my daughter goes to her OB appointment.



I am Reading... very little but I do hop in and out of Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur.



I am Hoping... that Sophie, our little foster baby, isn't getting sick. She is under 5 pounds and is just too little to be ill. Tomorrow might be a full day at the doctors.



I am Hearing... quiet :)



Around the House... I will soon wake Sophie up for her bottle before I sleep for 3 hours, hopefully. She is my little alarm clock at 3am. Then at 6am.



A Few Plans For the Rest of the Week...Alissa's tomorrow (she will be 32 years old on Wednesday), Elias- Dentist on Thursday, Margery-Piano lessons on Friday. Snow is coming possibly. Fun!



Here is a picture Thought I am Sharing: " Sophie"

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For Today...January 5th, 2009



Outside My Window... Pretty dark out there...but today was quite warm for a winter's day.



I am thinking ... it will be good to start school again. But I am praying that I can muster a little enthusiasm from my children.



I am thankful for.. my daughter, Meredith. She has been a blessing to me and to so many others. God has given her many godly friends that encourage her. I am so thankful to God for her church too.



I am wearing .. an old shirt so I can color my hair easily. My daughters say I should stay young!



I am creating .. a clean and organized house for the New Year.



I am going ... nowhere tomorrow and can concentrate on schooling!!



I am hoping... Prayer can change my teens. I really know that God is in control and He wants me to bring my children before Him in prayer.



I am hearing...snoring dogs.



Around the house....many pointsettes, Amish Friendship Bread, and a new puzzle that we just started.



A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week... school, a trip to Costco, visit with my daughters and grandchildren...



Here is a Photo Thought I am Sharing.... Emma and Crumpet

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FOR TODAY ....December  29, 2008

Outside My Window...A crisp morning with a most beautiful sky. There are several shades of blue with white and pinkish clouds slowly moving. I think the sky is praising God!  

            Praise God from whom all blessings flow

            Praise Him all creatures here below

            Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

            Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

I am thinking.... I wish I took the time every morning to see the beauty of the day instead of rushing around so much.

I am thankful for ... wonderful family times during the past few

 weeks, seeing my sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, my children, my dear mother through the holiday season.

From the Learning Rooms... nothing until next week.

From the Kitchen... Soup is a comin': turkey noodle and ham and bean soup. You can tell what we have just eaten for Christmas.

I am wearing... my new PJ's from my daughter, Alissa.

I am creating... thinking of creating a new schedule for school next week, also a Bible memory plan for my children with incentives. 

I am going... possible to The Furnace Inn for lunch with my husband. We have had these gift certificates for almost 3 years. Today seems to be the perfect day to use them if the Inn is open.

I am reading...well, what I need to read is a puppy training book. Crumpet likes to come when she feels like it.

I am hoping... to get a new foster baby soon. My crib has been cold for too many months. My little girl clothes are waiting to be brought out as the little boy clothes are worn out. I had 6 little boys last year. 

I am hearing ... Crumpet chewing her bone. I gave her a bath last night and she is beautiful, white and very fluffy.

Around the House.... still wrappings, ribbons, and boxes to be put away. 

One of My Favorite Things...Of Course, TEA and then toast with lemon curd. But that is best with my mother and/or my daughters.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week... Going over to my 

daughter's house while she has her first OB appointment and babysitting my two grandsons; also my birthday with my family.

Here is a photo thought I am sharing:

Four generations:  Alissa, Ethan, My mother, Seth and I.

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For Today December 15th, 2008

Outside My Window... It's dark again but I really enjoyed a warm winter day. Our pastor and his family came to visit!  We had a BLESSED DAY! What sweet fellowship!  

I am thinking... I am so thankful and hopeful that I wonder what I am just "thinking".  I know ... my house is clean; my cookies are made, just lots of presents to buy.

I am thankful for ... my 2 grandchildren to be born in 2009!! These will be #7 and #8 (very special numbers) and I am looking forward to many, many more. I am thankful for our church praying for each of my daughters as they carry their babies to term. What a blessing to have a caring church!

From the kitchen... today I made chicken soup. One was

 for my daughter and her family and the other for our 

Pastor and his family as they visited us today. A couple of days ago, I made 12 loaves of Amish Friendship Bread , Lemon-Nut Pound Cake, Spritz cookies and Shortbread. 

I am wearing... jeans and a teal shirt ( my mother's favorite color).

I am creating... a couple of homemade presents for Christmas. I hope to get to the clothespin dolls soon.

I am going to .... The White House tomorrow for a tour. This might be the last time. I don't know if I have the stomach to go next year with ______ there.  God needs to help me.

I am reading... my dh bought a book for me today: New Testament Commentary:  James, Epistles of John, Peter and Jude. I am memorizing I John so I thought a commentary would help.

I am hoping and praying for a husband for my dear daughter.  Anyone and everyone , please pray for my sweet daughter. My God bring a 

godly man into her life.

I am hearing.. a football game on in the background but soft rain falling outside. The soft rain is much more appealing.

Around the House... We are watching our friends' dog, Woofie, for about two weeks. Woofie is an Eskipoo. Now we have 4 dogs in the house, 2 Labs, a Cavachon and an Eskipoo. Just a little crazy. Everyone is getting along "loverly" but we have to make sure they all get out at the proper times.

One of my Favorite Things... visiting my daughter Alissa and her family. She is so beautiful inside and out. She is so sweet to me and loves me. Sometimes you have to wait until your children are adults to have love returned. It is not true with all children but sometimes the wait is long. 

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week.... White House, Shopping, Shopping... Dentist...Shopping

Here is a Photo Thought I am Sharing..... 

My Crumpet!!

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For Today December 1, 2008

Outside My Window....It's dark now but I was just walking my puppy and it's very mild and a gentle breeze. I've been so busy today with a full day of school. I love mild days. I know if given the opportunity I would seek a very mild winter somewhere. I do not like the cold.

I am thinking....that I was too harsh today and only after the children have gone to bed, do I feel a little mellow.

I am thankful for....God's forgiveness, a new day tomorrow, fresh grace.

 

From the Learning Rooms...Shirley grammar is getting harder and my children need lots of review.

From the Kitchen...Anniversary Chicken was tonight's supper with left-over stuffing and sweet potatoes. SOOO good.

I am Wearing...my new sweatshirt from my dear, sweet sister-in-law, Carmen.

 It is super soft and she said it was to remind me of her giving me a hug.

I am Creating...I am thinking of making clothes pin dolls for Christmas, but I need to find my clothespins.  :)

I am Going...to the vet tomorrow hopefully to get Crumpet's cast off.

I am reading....Blogging for Dummies but I have no idea what they are talking about??

I am hoping...praying, and begging God to change our family, me included. There is a lot of I John chapter one to be put into practice and "loving one 

another" needed here.

I am hearing...the tea kettle boiling water for tea. I even had some herbal tea tonight, very strange for me. 

Around the House...Christmas decorations are beginning to be put in place. Lydia was good to get them out. But I miss my adult children, my girls who are now my dear friends. Time passes so quickly.  

One of my favorite things...getting out my Christmas dishes for the month of December.

A Few Plans For The Rest of the Week...the vet, the dentist, maybe the hair salon for Grace and Emma.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... My grandson Seth!!

blessed with quite alot

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FOR  TODAY  November 17, 2008

Outside My Window... It's dark now; the day is almost over but I have seen our first snow flakes this evening. I love the change of seasons that God has given us. Even though I might complain of the cold later, I am thankful for the newness of this winter in my warm home.

I am thinking ... that there are a lot of things happening in the next 2 weeks ie. Thanksgiving #1, Thanksgiving Service, Thanksgiving #2 and my Mother's 85th Birthday Party.

I am thankful for... Mondays when my dh takes off of work and is my support, helping with school, computers etc.

From the Learning Rooms...needing to accomplish much more than I have been. 

From the Kitchen... I am making stock for soup tomorrow.

I am Wearing... a sweater that my dear mother knitted me about twelve years ago. She was taught to knit when she was 4 years old. She has been knitting for 81 years!!

I am Creating.... low-fat alternatives for our Thanksgiving meal. I can hear that stuffing calling me. :0

I am going... nowhere tomorrow and I will love it. It is good to get a full day of school accomplished.

I am reading... Genesis and memorizing I John. I have just finished the first chapter and am working on the second verse of chapter 2.   I knew I couldn't do it. BUT God did!  I am so thankful for His love for me.

I am hoping... my three daughters have a blessed time in Montana.  I wish I were there seeing my Rachel and maybe a little of the scenery. 

I am hearing... my big Lab, Jake, quietly breathing as he sleeps at my feet.

Around the House... a lot of dishes needing my attention.

One of my favorite things...talking with my Elias.

A Few Plans For The Rest of the Week... Weight Watchers, Wal Mart, Bible Study, Wal Mart...

Here is a picture thought I am Sharing...

                My puppy, Crumpet, and I about 3 weeks ago.

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