The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...Sunday, January 20th, 2013

Outside my window...the sun just went down, and it's about 50º. We haven't had any snow so far this winter. It's been in the forecast a couple of times, but the temperature just hasn't been cold enough. Our high on Tuesday is supposed to be 26º, but dry, so it doesn't look like we'll be getting snow anytime soon. 

I am thinking...it's been a long time since I've done a Simple Woman's Daybook post. I really like the format, it just seems I have so little time to do it.

I am thankful...for so many things, but today I'm especially thankful for my health. Some of you know about my cousin's wife who has cancer. She's 37 and has 3 children that she home-schools.  She is continuing to fight, but the tumors aren't responding well to the chemo, and new ones have developed. She's been told that she has about two months left to live. It's been a very hard thing for the family. Please continue to pray for her. Her name is Tanya, and I know she and her family would appreciate your prayers. I am praying for a miracle!

In the kitchen...we had a crock-pot roast with carrots and potatoes. That is our usual Sunday meal. When we come home from church, it's all ready! It smells so good when we walk in the door. 

I am wearing...my comfy clothes now that I'm home from church. :-) 

I am creating...a red crocheted scarf...the yarn is so nice and soft. I wear scarves all the time in the winter. I don't like my neck to be cold. Brrrr!

I am going...nowhere today that I know of. We went to church this morning, and we only have a Sunday night service the first Sunday of each month. I am hoping for a nice relaxing evening at home.

I am wondering...about my blood work results. I've called the doctor, but they haven't called me back yet. Cholesterol just loves me for some reason! I'm hoping the medicine I've been on is helping to get the numbers down.

I am reading...Not by Might by Al Lacy. This is the fourth book of his that I've read, and I've really been enjoying it! I like to read while I'm on the treadmill...helps keep my mind occupied.

I am hoping...that we'll get some snow soon!

I am looking forward to...a day off tomorrow! We're out of school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. :-)

Around the house...all the Christmas decorations are put away. We did that while we were on Christmas break. The house always looks a little bare after the decorations are gone. I still have a couple of snowmen set out, and I've put a few things out for Valentine's Day. 

We cleaned our spare room a couple weeks ago, and gave away Katie's old bunk beds to one of our friends from church so she could use them for her grandchildren. I was happy to have them put to good use, and free up some much needed space!

A Scripture thought for today...Matthew 7:7-11- Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

I'm so thankful my heavenly Father knows what I need, and I can always trust Him to supply those needs!

One of my favorite things...well, actually two- singing and playing the piano. I've done both for about as long as I can remember, but I have this cough that is just hanging on from when we all had colds a few weeks ago. It's getting better EVER SO SLOWLY. There are several of us ladies at church who take turns leading the songs and playing the piano, and today it was my turn. I chose songs that the congregation knew well, so in case I started coughing at the piano, they could keep right on singing. Thankfully, I made it through all the songs without a coughing fit. I had my Ricolas sitting on the piano just in case...the honey herb ones are really good!

A few plans for the rest of the week...a Women's Ministries meeting tomorrow night at church...it's always an enjoyable time.

Our school's second semester ends this Friday, so the next couple of weeks I'll be busy making awards and averaging grades. We're also going to meet with a prospective student's family this Friday. 

A picture to share...I put this on my Facebook page not too long ago, but I hadn't put it on here yet. This is one of Oreo's favorite places to be. He always seems to know when I'm reading my Bible. He makes a great lap desk...such a sweet kitty and lots of company. ♥

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Hope you all have a great week! Thanks for stopping by! :-)

Take care,

~Melanie