Monday, March 29

Outside my window... the sun is peaking through the clouds and a refreshing breeze is blowing.

I am thankful for... spring and beautiful flowers.

I am thinking … of what I need to do first today.

From the kitchen … red beans & rice for dinner tonight and homemade cornbread.

I am wearing... jeans and a green shirt (I love green)

I am amazed that... Micah turns 14 this week!!!!

I am reading… I just finished Eyes of Elisha by Brandilyn Collins

I am hoping... for a wonderful 2 week Easter break and some special family time.

I am praying... for my neighbors (going through some tough times)

Around the house... the washing machine, dryer and dishwasher are all running (as usual)

One of my favorite things... listening to my kids make music.

Pondering these words …"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

A few plans for the rest of the week... 2 special friends are coming for the Easter weekend and we can’t wait to spend time with them and catch up.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

For Today...Saturday, January 9

Outside my window... SUN!!!! finally after almost 2 weeks of rain and cold.

From the learning rooms…Andy & I have 3 weeks until our BIG one year language test. (Jan 26)

I am thankful for... routine. We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas holiday with friends and family, but I thrive on routine.

I am thinking … about the New Year, and what lies ahead after language school.

From the kitchen…we just enjoyed a delicious breakfast of Cracker Barrel pancakes (thanks to a Christmas box of treats)

I am wearing... still in my PJs – life is good!

I am reading… I just finished reading Watch Over Me by Christa Parrish and I have about 10 new books to read thanks to Christmas visitors.

I am hoping... that the sun stays for a few more days.

I am remembering … how much I miss snow – sounds like everyone back in the States has gotten snow.

I am praying... for direction as we finish language school and look ahead to moving and ministry in Porto.

Around the house... Quiet & calm. We have had a busy week getting back into the swing of school and we are enjoying a lazy day at home.

One of my favorite things from the past week…We went to the movies to see Old Dogs (with John Travolta & Robin WIlliams) last night and laughed so hard. It was a nice break and a great family time laughing together.

Pondering these words …Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on Him who has all things safely in His hands. - Elisabeth Elliot

A few plans for the rest of the week... school, soccer and cleaning the house (sounds like fun, right?).

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today... November 17, 2009

Outside my window... the sun is finally shining again!

I am thankful for... the wonderful morning spent exploring Lisbon with friends, old and new.

I am thinking …of how fortunate I am to live in such wonderful place.

From the kitchen…I found sweet potatoes in the market this week and just had a baked sweet potato with butter and brown sugar. Yum!

I am wearing...a nice warm sweater. It was a bit chilly today.

I am reading…Colossians

I am hoping...to get the kitchen clean today.

I am praying... for new friends and more opportunities to share life with them.

On my mind …planning Thanksgiving dinner for neighbors.

Around the house... the boys finally have bookshelves and their rooms look more lived in now.

One of my favorite things... downtown Lisbon. I spent all morning there.

Pondering these words …“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you… we are in charge of our attitudes.”- Charles Swindoll

DAYBOOK

(This is an idea I have taken form a friend.)


For Today … SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Outside my window... the sun is rising over the mountains and the weather is beautiful.

I am thankful for... new friends and warm weather. (We’ve been in Germany for a few days & it was COLD!)

From the kitchen… after a week away, the cupboard is bare and a trip to the grocery is essential.
I am wearing... my PJs (first lazy day in a LONG time).

I am reading… The Shack

I am hoping... to enjoy a restful weekend before jumping full-force back into language school.

I am praying...for fresh ideas for meeting neighbors in my community (parks, cafes, etc)

Around the house... LAUNDRY (we’ve been gone 5 days)

One of my favorite things... hearing Portuguese when we stepped on the airplane and understanding it all.

A few plans for the rest of the week... laundry, language school, but most of all I plan to be more dileberate at looking for opportunities to share with those around me everyday.