Counting My Blessings ~ #66-80

 

As the counting continues~

66. birthday blessings

67. rain

68. fresh cup of hot coffee

69. my quiet time

70. Abraham series that we are doing on Wednesday nights

71. an email from my brother

72. convenience of my favorite grocery store

73. doctors who care

74. medical tests to try to figure out issues

75. God's patience with me

76. hubbie's real estate business is picking up

77. graduation announcement from a former student

78. springtime

79. garden planning

80. seeing my children enjoy playtime with some sweet friends

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Daybook #49

For today, Tuesday, April 24, 2012~

Outside my window~

the sun is shining brightly

I am hearing~

"R" finish up her history lesson

"D" is creating with empty paper towel and toilet paper tubes

"S" is napping

I am thinking~

about how much I am loved  :)

I am thankful~

for such a sweet family

I am remembering~

my birthday surprises

and very thankful for some sweet friends

who helped make my day special

I am reading~

my Bible and a Southern Living magazine

I am hoping~

the children do well on their standardized tests

On my mind~

are some little babies in our church who are in the NICU

From the learning rooms~

school is quickly winding down for the year,

so there is lots of review

Noticing that~

the weather this spring has been all over--

wet, cold, warm, dry, and hot!

I am creating~

this blog post  ;)  but nothing else right now

From the kitchen~

out for my birthday dinner last night

jerk chicken tonight (YUMM!)

Around the house~

the spring decorations are up

One of my favorite things~

is to be with my family

A few plans for the rest of the week~

include finishing up standardized testing

mid-week church service

trying my hand at homemade pop-tarts

From my picture journal~

~a recent field trip~

~site of the original home~

 ~overlooking Pope's Creek~

~Fawn, our friendly US Park Ranger, administering the

Junior Ranger oath~ 

 ~taking the Junior Ranger oath~

Thanks for stopping by today! This was a fun memory for our family.

I'm joining Peggy over at The Simple Woman's Daybook. Feel free to visit her and read other daybooks!  :)

Happy Birthday, Donna!

"R", "D", "S", and I wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

From "R"

From "D"

And "S".... well we are trying to keep her out of the cupcakes and soda....

We Love you!!

Enjoy the day!!

Love,

"Hubbie"

Simple Woman's Daybook #48

For today, Wednesday, April 11, 2012~

Outside my window~

the sun is coming up

I am hearing~

the birds sing

I am thankful~

for my sweet Hubbie,

and for quiet time

I am thinking~

about a childhood friend,

whose birthday is today

I am remembering~

our Easter weekend

I am reading~

my Bible

the newest edition of the Food Network Magazine

I am hoping~

that we get some rain soon

On my mind~

is my family

From the learning rooms~

"R" is almost finished with school (30 lessons!)

"D" is about 40 lessons from finishing  :)

"S" isn't doing school, but loves to memorize Bible verses and sing

Noticing that~

I need to start my spring cleaning...

now where did I put that list? Anyone have any

great inspiration?

Wondering~

what the day will hold...

hopefully we'll have a very productive day

I am praying~

for my country, but also for

me...for wisdom and patience

I am creating~

nothing today...but we did grow our

own Easter grass. It was really a neat thing

for the kids to do!

Pondering these words~

Matthew 27:61--"And there was Mary Magdalene,

and the other Mary, sitting over against (opposite) the sepulchre."

I've been surprised to read how many times Mary Magdalene's name comes up in the Easter story...she was close to Jesus...and when I think of what Jesus healed her from, it is no wonder that she wanted to be close to Him.

From the kitchen~

I'm not very good at menu planning. I tried a calendar approach...but then,

inevitably, the meal would change for that day.

I found this list and it seems to be working really well for us! YAY!

Around the house~

the family room stays picked up now that we have rearranged the furniture and painted
WOO-HOO!

One of my favorite things~

is spending time with my sweet Hubbie

A few plans for the rest of the week~

continue planning our end-of-the-year party

spend time working in the yard/garden

clean/organize the hall closet

From my picture journal~

this is one of my favorite pictures



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A Gentle Reminder to Myself :)

This is a song that I heard a while back from Abigail Miller. It's a beautiful reminder of God's faithfulness to me!

It's Just Like the Lord

Sometimes I weary upon the path I tread,
Sometimes my heart faints, I fear what lies ahead.
But when upon my knees I seek the Father face to face,
He may not give the answers, but He always gives His grace.

And it's just like the Lord to lead our feet in ways we cannot see,
Yes, it's just like the Lord to take us where the darkness seems to be.
But one day when we gather in that great and grand forever,
We will see His hand has failed us never--no, never.
Trust the Lord.

Just when the darkness is closing 'round my head,
Just when my strength fails--I lean on Him instead.
Oh, the Son just comes shining through, I see Him face to face.
I do not need the answers, I only need His grace.

For it's just like the Lord to open wide the eyes that could not see,
Yes, it's just like the Lord to flood His light where darkness used to be.
Oh, some day when we gather in that great and grand forever
We will see His hand has failed us never--no, never.
Trust the Lord.

Oh, one day we will gather in that great and grand forever.
Then we'll see His hand has failed us never--no, never.
Trust the Lord.