The weather
Monday sunny, 71
Tuesday cloudy, 48 windy
Wednesday cloudy, 46
Thursday cloudy,47
Friday cloudy, 58
Saturday rain, 71
Sunday rain, 53
Hope Lynn can get our leaves up.. we have been so busy, out of town the last 3 weekends!
On my mind
I have been decorating the house today... photos below ... it's a strange time.. decorating this week, on the 15th I will be back in hospital for a major procedure , hopefully to eradicate the rest of that pesky stone... please pray that the stone is completely pulverized , and that my body adjusts well to the minor changes, for example my duct may not be there anymore so pray my gall bladder will heal and attach itself to where ever that duct was going so things function properly. That is the plan from my surgeon and gastro doctor, if not I will need corrective surgery which is very risky to my future and possibly life.
I do have fabulous doctors whom I trust with my life with God at the helm. But I really do not want that surgery!
Anyway, after I recoup from the procedure I should be able to enjoy a quiet Christmas that last week before and I am sure our Christmas will extend well into the New Year!.. Already partied with our kids and grands, but I hope to a bit with our special friends.
On the breakfast plate
Yogurt , coffee, hard boiled egg, and a cup of Homestead Custard.. OH, my... was that ever delicious. I felt like I was 9 again helping myself to grandma's punch bowl!!
On my reading pile
Amanda gave me a new Debbie Macomber book, that is really great, but I haven't unpacked it yet, and will add the title later!
On my tv
Hallmark movies and Christmas vlogs!.
Interesting youtube vlog I saw this week:
Winter Coffee Shop Christmas Ambience
I just love quiet time with this music!!
On the menu this week Lynn is doing most of the main cooking ..
I know we are having spaghetti tonight!
Looking around the house
The living room is just about finished... A bit simpler version from other years.. but I still love it!!
I love this wrought iron flower arranger.. the lights are somewhat covered by flowers but Im not too picky!!
We didn't put up the large tree.. I love this too, too! And much more handy!
So into the dining room!
The hutch is an easier version, as well..
Note: my Scottish foxes.. btw there is a lovely fox in the living room. Did you see it?
Early this fall I was in then basement and found mom's antique dough bowl and since they re so popular I used it for my harvest table and ams till using it today!
Do you like my Stewart Tartan plaid?
I love it! It makes me want to create a charcuterie board on another board I have.. Maybe just before the holiday I will create a small intimate one for my besties!!
You might have noticed I am going Scottish a lot in my decor.. Well,....
while we were in Boston the kids told us they were taking us to the 150th Open at St. Andrews and tour the country for two weeks in July... my ultimate dream come true.. We are still in the planning stage.. more about it later, but I am definitely feeling my Scottish heritage this Christmas!
On my to-do list
- appointment with the eye doctor as a follow up to my laser treatment to correct my glaucoma. Ive been doing more drops per day and hoping there has been some improvement
- Straighten up the guest room form all the laying out of clothes and unpacking. what a mess.. but it's good no one is coming to stay!
- Study group study of the minor prophets
- Bible Study of Hosea
To relax this week
Prayer and devotional Praying for our new church and the leadership there... They re working especially hard to create a wonderful Christmas season for us!!
Our government leaders to seek God, and for the fear of the Lord to
spread among all people.
Prayer about the influx of illegals into our nation, and the possible spread of disease and covid.. Father we rebuke the spread of covid and its attaching deviants.. We say no more and we also pray that these diseases will calm down and that they will not be so disruptive to the body. that our bodies will fight them off effectively and without devastating consequences.. we say enough to covid! In Jesus name!!We pray for the places
everywhere that persecution is taking place...For healing of the sick,
salvation of the lost,
deliverance for the hurting,
the supply, food, and building shortage problem: may it not become
salvation of the lost,
deliverance for the hurting,
the supply, food, and building shortage problem: may it not become
a huge crisis
Churches to arise and pastors to preach according to our times and
Churches to arise and pastors to preach according to our times and
these days.. very vital! For the churches to repent and get straight
before a holy God. We have become too lax in our Christianity and
we need to be more persistent to seeking God and His Word!
Protect our children from the ungodly teachings and protect them
from ungodly people who wish them harm for their own purposes.
Especially for people to turn or return to God. Only He can
save.. There is no other way to God except through the shed blood
of His son! I cannot imagine negotiating these days without knowing
that God has my back. Otherwise, I would be a basket case. He is in
control ;even the terrible things He is allowing for his own purposes
and it may be for the judgement of America. A nation cannot kill 63
million babies and think God doesn't notice and care. Please pray
for the overturn of Roe Vs. Wade. We know so much more about
abortion now than they did in 1960.. it is not a mass of cells but
a viable baby who has sense and and is entitled to its own life!
God's judgement may be right around the corner, but His people
will go through it in the palm of His hand. Please turn to God
through Jesus Christ.
PS. YOU might know that after all that has been happening to me
health wise I'm not in the best shape.. Believing that 2022 will be a
great year for me, I spoke to my doctor about my weak knees and back,
as well as, my pelvic plate ... that I needed strengthening, especially
for the summer!!! So I am enrolled in a strategic bout of vigorous
therapy starting the first week of January!!😮😮😋 When ,YOU think
of me, pray again!!!
The painting with the arched blue ceilings is amazing. Do you know what it's called?
ReplyDeleteThe painting was a gift to me from the artist! She was 90 when she painted it during the art class she was teaching me to paint in oils.
ReplyDeleteShe was doing a redo of an English abbey she was commissioned to years years earlier. She hated her work… I loved it!
ReplyDeleteSending positive vibes for your operation and therapy in 2022. So nice to look forward to a big trip like that with family!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery! Your Christmas decorating is beautiful. Hope you have a great rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteThank you guys for the prayer and thoughts. I am looking forward to getting past this!
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