The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY( December 14)...

Outside my window... a fog as thick as the tension in an awkward conversation.

I am thinking... of the busy day ahead.

I am thankful for...kids who cook dinner while my husband and I search for holiday items.

I am wearing... navy sweatshirt, polka-dot pj pants, and knee socks.

I am remembering... the message of last night's speaker at the Advent Mission at our Church.

I am going... to pick up the girls from their early morning workout and take breakfast to my husband.

I am currently reading... STILL A Tale of Two Cities, but I will finish!

I am hoping... to be a better role model for my children.

On my mind... so many things that if one could peek inside my brain, I am sure it would look like a whirlwind.

Pondering these words... "This is why I speak to you, so you can become aware of these people who are calling out to you....Are you aware that in your own family, ....there may be someone who is very lonely, who feels unloved or hurt?"--Mother Teresa

From the kitchen... a mess, and it won't get better til this evening!

Around the house... decorations are going up slowly. I like that we are doing a little each day, rather than trying to accomplish it all in one afternoon. I can reflect about each memento as I place it lovingly in it's proper spot.

One of my favorite things~ The Feast Days of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe. They hold a special place in my heart.

From my picture journal...our home altar.

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Being Thankful when Life throws you lemons

We are supposed to be camping right now. Two kids are camping, sort of. They are camped out on the couch with fevers. I am trying to stay positive (I am positive I am disappointed!) and count my blessings on this day before Thanksgiving. Thankful: - that my husband braved the grocery store so I could stay home and nurse sick little people. - for Advil, since fevers over 103 scare me. - for beautiful fall colors outside the window. - that we are not trying to care for sick kiddos in a camper far from the comforts of home. - that I got some pretty photos of the kids this weekend - for family and friends - for a roof over our heads, food for our bodies, and clothing for us all - for a God who loves me, even at my worst I pray for quick healing for my kids and all those who are sick on this day. I pray that all of you may have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day tomorrow.

The Door Table

Once there was a store in Georgia. It is no more, but how I wish it was. I likened going in there to treasure hunting. One never knew what was going to be in there, and you had to dig through and wade through all the "other people's treasures" to find your own. I once found a set of blue and white teacups and saucers from England. I found lace handkerchiefs, a rocking chair, and an end table. But by far the best find was my kitchen table. I had stopped by one day while the kids were taking horseback lessons and the then little ones were asleep. The store was not open, but I went up to the window to see if anything new was there. And it was there. The table. And six chairs too! We were in need of a bigger table with Jack on the way. My mom had offered to give us her old one, which I was going to accept if I didn't find something I liked better. I didn't want anyone else to even see the table because I knew it was supposed to be ours, but one can never tell abo...

Paris

With our backpacks repacked for the next leg of our adventure, I awoke in the wee hours of the morning to make sure we were ready. We walked from our house down to the train station, stopping at the bakery for breakfast. Tony was able to join us just for the day, but I am so glad he was with us for even a short time. Upon arriving, we navigated to our flat, waited for the owners and checked in. It was in a very old building, the wooden steps creaked and groaned under our feet as we climbed to the third floor. It was definitely a quaint flat, harkening back to a much earlier era. We then headed out to meet my sister and her family at the Louvre. We said goodbye to Tony and went to find dinner and strolled past the Eiffel Tower. Then back to the flat to get some sleep. Our second day started out a little rough. I could not get the wifi to work, nor would my phone work. I decided to shower and try to not stress. I went to plug in the hair dryer that was at the flat, only to discover...

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