It’s just been one of those day

to get lots accomplished, which is a good thing because I got NOTHING accomplished over the weekend.  The weather here was rainy and cold and perfect for doing nothing.  Granted it would have been perfect for getting some projects completed, but my heart and body weren’t in it. 

Although I did get through a mountain of magazines that has been sitting on my coffee   table for a few weeks, tagged and ready for me to clip and save my inspiration pages, etc…so might work on that this afternoon.  I got high hopes.  :)

Had time to share some of my Sunday with my son, he came over for awhile and he and I watched the SEC championship.  It was alot of fun watching it with him, but will confess that I sat   on pins and needles the whole game.  It was a nail biter.  Not sure how I managed to keep mine.  Here at our house we are gearing up for the NCAA playoffs.  Being a Kentucky girl, we are pulling for our WILDCATS!  Go big blue!!!!

Woke up this morning to another dreary day, but I had my handy dandy list made out and so I got right to work on taking care of business. Two major accomplishments for me this morning, I finalized the menu and venue for the rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding.  Woo Hoo!  and I also got my menu’s made out for next week.   I have been saying for awhile I was going to get back into making a list, because we tend to eat better and I know when my feet hit the floor that day what I am going to be making for dinner.  So I scoured some of my favorite cooking sites and came up with some wonderful new recipes for us to try over the course of the next couple of weeks.  I also spent time organizing my portable office.  Portable office you ask, it is my Longaberger basket chock full of my lists for everything.  It carries my files  that consist of my shopping list, menus, cooking magazines, my spiritual binder that houses my prayer list, inspirational and motivational thoughts, as well house inspiration.  This little basket is overflowing but I love it, because I know where everything is that keeps my mind clear of clutter and thoughts.  I am in the process of reworking some of files.

I still have a pile sitting beside me of the things that I need to get too today, so instead of writing this, I should clipping my coupons.  So off to clip and save.  What are you doing today?  What makes your feel productive?

Blessings to all,

Be Still

 

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”  – (Psalms 46:10)

Be Still, and Know that I Am God,
My Father said to Me,
And I will fill you with My Peace,
And set your Spirit Free.

You are my Own; I’ve Chosen You:
You are Precious in My Sight.
Give Me your Heart; I Promise You
I’ll be Your Guiding Light.

My Love for you will Never Fade
By your side I’ll Always Stay.
My Joy will be your Strength and
Shield, If you’ll let Me have My Way.

I’m Standing here with Arms Outstretched
I want to Touch and make You Whole.
Of My Living Waters, Come and Drink,
And I will Quench your Thirsty Soul.

Peace! Be Still! I am with You now,
And no-one could Love You More.
My Love for you will never Die
Of that You can be sure.

That’s what my Father said to Me
And I know His Words are true.
I know that He has Set me Free
And He’ll do the Same for You.

So just Reach Out, ask Him to Forgive
And Pardon all your Sin.
Ask Him to be your God and King
And He will take You

Have a blessed Sunday!

 

Weekly Roundup

Hi ya’ll, here it is Friday and I have been away.  I can’t believe how quickly the weeks pass by.  In a earlier post I commented on struggling the last several weeks.  I am happy to report that I feel like I am on the road to recovery.  Sometimes it feels like when it rains it pours and that was definitely the case for me.  Anyway, this has been a very active week for me.

 

As some of you back in the fall I became a homemaker again after years of working full time. Anyhow, it has been a experience trying to get unemployment started, etc. I mean I have never drawn unemployment before.  So that has been a eye opener because everything is done online.  I remember back in the day when you had to go to a office to apply.   On Wednesday  I had a workshop that I had to attend in order for my benefits to remain.  The workshop was extremely informative.  Things sure have come along way.

 

For the most part this week has been working on finalizing the last minute touches to my son’s rehearsal dinner.  I think I am almost there.  I can’t believe how much work it is to organize and plan one of these events.  But we had what I hope is our final pow wow last night…Earlier in the week my son and I met with the  establishments owner to go over food choices and head count.  We finally got our price from them just for me to call them back this morning to make modifications.  I am sure they are going to love me when this is all over. 

 

So needless to say, I haven’t had alot of free time to be on the computer or reading blogs….however I did find myself back at Jill’s site, if you are a organized person, she has some of the most awesome creative projects for you to try.  Several others caught my eye weeks ago, and I am including some of the information to my “to make” folder.  Do ya’ll have one of those?  Seems my folder keeps getting bigger and bigger and I am not getting anything accomplished. 

 

Check out her Menu planning of the month. Or her managing her blog notebook. But I have to say that this might be one of my favorites, her recipe cards and binder cover.  She has the most adorable recipe cards ever and if I had cards like that to look at, I might want to cook more than I do.  :)

But I am giving you fair warning…don’t go over there unless you have oodles of time to waste.  She pulls you in with all her clever organizing tips and how to’s.  Be forewarned!

 

been gone to long

I know…but ladies I am going through a very tough spell right now and have been for the last several weeks and I’m feel like I can’t get solid footing.  Please bare with me, and don’t desert me, I will be back.  Your visits and comments are so dear to me and I miss spending time with you all throughout my days.

Can you say Crystal?

I’m a verily big Idol fan, and am really a Crystal fan.  Just in case you haven’t heard this song, written and performed by Crystal Bowersox….you should take the time to listen to it now.  I can’t get the song out of my head.  It’s a rather long song, but well worth the listen.

Have a blessed Wednesday!

 

Amish Reads by Wanda Brunstetter

Happy Tuesday everyone, hope this finds you all having a great day and a fantastic start to your week.  Now to interrupt my normal postings, I wanted to share something a little different with you today.  Something I have a passion for, and that is reading….in the last several years, I have gravitated to Amish fiction and I still can’t get enough.  Did you know that it has become the fastest growing genre of books….once you read one you’ll understand why.

This past weekend, I pre-ordered my reading material.  I love to read Amish fiction, there is just something about the simple life and the simplicity of their days that lure me in.  If you never have read any of the Amish fiction I hope you will give it a try.  I am eagerly awaiting the following book in the mail, and can’t wait for it to arrive.  It’s the third book in a series, but for fun, I thought I would post the trailers to this book as well as the two prior books. 

Book 3 in the “Indiana Series”.

Book 1
A Cousin’s Promise

Book 2- A Cousin’s Prayer

There are some great Amish writers out there, and believe me, I have a listing of them all.  I also have my “coming soon” list so that I can always get the latest releases.  If you are new to Amish fiction, you might want to try some authors like:

Beverly Lewis
Cindy Woodsmall
Kathleen Fuller
Amy Clipston
Beth Wiseman
A great site to check out is Amish Hearts

Enjoy!

 

The blues have past

Good Monday Morning!  Hope this finds you all enjoying the first day of March.  Can you believe it has finally gotten here?  I hate to continue to wish away the days but I am so ready for spring to get here.  I am ready for pretty weather.   No matter what the day outside looks like, do you feel like it looks like this rainy day?  That is how my week was last week. 

“The Lord will fight for you. You need only be still.”
Exodus 14:14

So where have I been?  I have been right here, but last week I needed to take a small break from blogging.  I needed a break, as I was having a pretty emotional and draining week.  I  really didn’t feel as though I had anything positive to share. And I didn’t feel very upbeat.  I was struggling with some emotional baggage that I am working through.  Why is it when we think we have something behind us it rears it’s ugly head to show itself again?  I spent several days in a rather deep fog.  I also spent a great deal of time “praying” and seeking God. 

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)  After spending countless hours in conversation with God and lots of studying what God says about who I am to him, and my worth to him,  ”How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” (Ps. 139:17) I came out the other side(on Thursday) feeling much better than I had in days.  Sometimes it is so hard to believe we are LOVED so much by God, that he really cares about us  more than anything. So when I get to feeling like I did this past  week, I need those reminders and take the time to sit back and feel his love wash over me.  It is paramount that I remember  when I am going through those '”feelings” , that they were lies that I have come to believe about myself.  I also know that when I get through them that I will be better and stronger for it.

Well that was the first part of my week last week, and on Friday, I woke with a new sense of energy and motivation and so what did I do, spent the day cleaning my house.  Cleaned bathrooms, did laundry, vacuumed my main and upstairs floors, cleaned kitchen counters down, and lots of those little things that you don’t see….like sorting through papers, cleaning out some drawers, you know, stuff like that. 

On Saturday, my stepson had flown into the area on Friday so he came and spent Saturday/night with us and left on Sunday as he was flying home.  We had a nice visit with him, albeit short.   Wished his lovely bride could have came too.  :)

So I am hoping that my week will be a productive one….today will be spent making  some list and checking it twice.  From household to wedding preparations….working on my biblestudy, tackling a few craft projects, and reading.  It seems so routine, but I love my days most of time, and I LOVE being at home.

But before I start on anything….I need some more…. 

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.”Romans 8:28

Have a Blessed Monday!