The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY... from Carolyn's Daybook

Outside my window...a gorgeous precursor to spring.... and the beginning of a very promising week!!

I am thinking...how how I want my life to demonstrate the love, mercy, compassion, and wisdom of Jesus. The answer is truly abiding..... in His word and in His presence!

I am thankful for...living in a country where the freedom to know and share the love of Jesus is still allowed... Oh, Father, protect this God given right.. I pray father, that in Your perfect will You will thwart any attempt of the enemy to rob us of the legal execution of our great commission.

I am wearing...jeans and a sweater.

I am remembering..the joy we experienced at the Women's Conference Saturday.. we were privileged to spend 5 hours with Liz Curtis Higgs, Christian author of Bad Girls of the Bible and many other wonderful books. I Left My heart in the Lowlands , a travelogue about Scotland is my particular favorite. Lizzie was funny, informative, so entirely engaging she had the audience of over 800 completely enraptured. I'm so glad that I got to introduce her to my two best friends, Dottie and Gerri!!

I am going... well, I cant help to say,,, even though I have several places written on my schedule for this week.. I really cant think about going because i just am not feeling well for the past few days.... my allergies are really getting to me.... they exacerbate my sinuses, thus I have a terrible headache, and the stomach just is in an uproar.... dot know if I'm going to make it out anywhere today!!Don't know that Ive ever shared that before.... but I'm thinking enough is enough!! Please pray for me if you think of it!!

I am currently reading...
Country Wives by Rebecca Shaw
Begin With Christ, Bible Study
Destroying Spiritual Strongholds, by our Bible Study teacher, Jim Tarter

I am hoping..to be able to get out and do some walking this week... the temps are really moderating and the days do promise to be lovely....

On my mind...within the realm of anyone's influence there are people who are watching, and unfortunately they are judging every step we take to see if our walk matches out talk... Oh, that puts such a huge burden of responsibility on us....Father, give us the forebearence to choose rightly in everything we do and say!

Noticing that...

the days really are getting longer and the hope for spring is bursting forth all around us.

Pondering these words...

"The last fling of winter is over ... The earth, the soil itself, has a dreaming quality about it. It is warm
now to the touch; it has come alive; it hides secrets that in a moment, in a little while, it will tell."
- Donald Culross Peattie

From the kitchen..this weekend porkloin was the special of the day... so Im thinking a nice barbecue... one of Lynn's favorite and so easy to prepare!!

Around the house...the house is rather screaming for a general pick up following our special weekend...then, of course, there is the never ending ...laundry!

One of my favorite things...

well, here is another private confession... I really enjoy Facebook and the game FarmTown!

From my picture journal...
we enjoyed the sweetest fellowship Saturday night as we celebrated and honored our dear music pastor... Eddie!


One highlight was when the church musicians decided he needed more appropriate gloves for directing!

until next time!

This week you can visit Peggy for more SWD on Tuesday!

Pink Saturday

Even though winter still retains its icy grasp on the outside... inside it is rosy warm, with rosy tea cups, tea pots, tea cozies, along with rosy colored glass.



I particularly love this Fenton glass box ...I started to collect Fenton wares years ago.... before the days of parenthood.. and my collection is sparse to say the least... but this box reminds me that I wouldnt mind to seek out a little more to add to the collection!

For more Pink Saturday visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!!!

Skywatch Friday

This week the moon danced among the clouds and charmed my evening jaunts!

For more Skywatch Friday visit Skyley here!

Word Filled Wednesday

For more Word Filled Wednesday visit Penny Raine.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY... from Carolyn's Daybook

Outside my window... it is 6:15 am and the sun just isn't sure it wants to arise this morning or not. I rather know just how it feels.

I am thinking...what a wonderful visit we had with Amanda this past weekend... The weather did cooperate beautifully, even if it was blustery and chill. The sun was bright and the sun only flurried on the wind...the only thing that could have been better was if it could have lasted and lasted and lasted....

I am thankful for...that the good Lord was so gracious to us in allowing us to share in Amanda's life... he chose to put our family together before the foundation of the earth....pulling together a childless couple in Virginia with a precious bundle of joy from half way around the world.... He is such a wonderful God!We fully know that she was created in Korea just for us... to complete our family... and what a blessing!!!

I am wearing...navy slacks and red turtle neck.

I am remembering...today I lead our Body Builders Bible study class.

I am going... to be going to the tea room this week with the girls... always a very special time of fellowship, delicious morsels, and beauty to absorb... Yippee!!!

I am currently reading...
Starting Wuthering Heights,by Emily Bronte, today
Begin With Christ, Bible Study
Destroying Spiritual Strongholds, by our Bible Study teacher, Jim Tarter

I am hoping..to get our reservations for our anniversary trip all completed today! This is promising to be quite a lovely time away this year! I am getting so excited!!!

On my mind...I am very excited about our church.... the move of the Spirit is very prominent and the joy of the Lord is building in the hearts of the people! Hallelujah!

Noticing that...

March is coming in like a lion....
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
Charles Dickens

Pondering these words...

"There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment;"
Chanakya

From the kitchen..it will definitely be a left over kind of couple of days... we have left overs from Amanda's visit... yummy spaghetti, mainly, and bits of odds and ends to boot!

Around the house...the house is rather screaming for a general pick up following our special weekend...then, of course, there is the never ending ...laundry!

One of my favorite things...

this very first cup of coffee that my sweet husband brings me each and every morning... It truly makes all the difference to how I start my day!! Bless his sweet heart!!!

From my picture journal...


All good things come to a close.... Joshua had returned from his golf trip,

and Amanda was all packed to leave with him to continue their visit with his family...

until next time!

This week you can visit Peggy for more SWD on Tuesday!

Time to Pick a Winner

I have really enjoyed celebrating my 1000th post and hearing from friends who have expressed such loving sentiments.. I wish I could send something along to everyone who posted a comment, but, alas, there can only be one winner.... so drumroll please!!!

As Chris Botti plays softly in the background we lay out each of the 19 cards with your names printed on them....

Each one is carefully folded and placed in a lovely pink container and mixed up time and time again... giving everyone her equal opportunity to win!

Dearest Amanda, my helper of the day, did the honors of drawing a name..... round and round she stirred the cards.
and then out came her hand holding this one!!!

One of newest and dear blog buddies, Ruth, from Celebrating Friendship... where low and behold I join her each Thursday for Tea Talk... how apropos that she would win!!!

Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday!

With our daughter here so I can fix her her favorite country breakfast..
I am having a blissful Pink Saturday!!
The main thing Amanda asked for was biscuits and gravy! So here we go!


But those biscuits were screaming for a bit of sugar cured country ham!


A bit of sausage and flour makes an amazing rue!!



Voila!!


A toss of parmesan makes scrambled eggs fluffy!





"Breakfast is ready!!"



I think she looks happy this morning!!!




Oh, what a sweet girl!

"Amanda!!"





For more Pink Saturday visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!!!