The Simple Woman's Daybook ~#143~ 11/22/11

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . it's a gray, rainy day w/bare trees & puddles.

I am thinking . . . that as much as I enjoy my job, I wish I didn't have to go in today. Much to do.

I am thankful for . . . our warm, cozy old house. Being able to make some repairs.

From the kitchen . . . bread baking day. I hope it rises alright w/the rain ~ bread doesn't rise well on rainy days. It's also a great day for some chili. :-)

I am wearing . . . gray yoga pants (just comfort ~ no yoga!) & my old, comfy golden-yellow Lakeside hoodie.

I am creating . . . a peaceful, Christ-centered home.

I am going . . . to take DD#2 to work, putter around the house, read some favorite blogs while my chili simmers, go to work.

I am wondering . . . what wonderful window the Lord will open since He just closed a door?

I am reading . . . The Story & The Heart of the Story for church & Sunday school.

I am hoping . . . Thanksgiving will go well. New family dynamics now that my mom has passed.

I am looking forward to . . . seeing a dear friend from high school today! It's been over 30 yrs since I've seen her ~ think she'll recognize me?!

I am hearing . . . the radio, typing fingers, the dryer, DD#2 puttering around getting ready for work.

Around the house . . . baking, endless laundry, preparing for some work to be done in the downstairs bathroom, preparing for Thanksgiving.

One of my favorite things . . . getting the FIRST COPY of the NEW magazine: Christian Women's Voice!!! I am thrilled, humbled & honored to be a part of such a wonderful magazine. My column is "Living the Frugal Life." Cute, huh?

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . family time, work, Thanksgiving; practicing for "Christmas in the Village" that THE Man, one of our best friends & I are singing 3 songs in.

Pondering these words . . . "Scripture NEVER gives us permission to maintain the status quo; we are called ADVANCE the Gospel, not become passive." ~from Sunday's sermon.

Scripture thought . . . "The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." ~I Samuel 16:7

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you . . .

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Blessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><