I can't believe it's day 30 already. How did that happen to fast? The older I get the faster time goes. It should be the other way around. It's kinda like after you have been to a place once... any repeat trips to that same place go much faster... at least it seems that way. I travel an hour each way to work. I could do it in my sleep anymore, and sometimes it seems I have. I know that's not good. Thankfully I have not dozed off while behind the wheel... if I felt that way, I'd pull over and take a "power nap" even if it meant I'd be late. "Better late than never."
Wow... tomorrow is December 1st. Nearly all my Christmas shopping is done and I am getting the box ready for Heather and family. I didn't spend much this year, because a lots of my shopping was either sales items or thrift store finds. I started much earlier this year and hope to do that again in the future. I made many of the gifts too, especially for those who will appreciate homemade items more. It is true that some people just don't like homemade gifts, but others do, so to be fair I want to make sure everyone recieves something they are happy with.
I'm thinking we will be home for Christmas. I'm looking forward to that too. Joanna probably will come over and share at least part of the day with us.
By the way... she sold her Butterfly sculpture... yeah!
I guess this 30 days of thanks has given you a little glimpse into our lives and I've enjoyed reading the others who participated. It's interesting to see what others are thankful for. I guess the top items on my list would be The Lord Jesus, my family, my sweet husband, my wonderful church family, my job, my home, my beasts and the land we live on and it is all given to me by the mighty hand of God to whom I am ultimately thankful all the time. I know that in this life all could be taken away, but I will always have the Lord Jesus in my heart and that can never be taken away. My home in Heaven is secure so I have a blessed hope that never fades.
I hope as you went through these past 30 days with us, you have seen the faithfulness of God. It is my true prayer that folks will see the Love of the Lord in my life. As I get older this becomes more important to me. I know some of my family reads these posts as well as many I have never met. Just so you know, I am aware that my ways are not always perfect and never would I claim that, but God is perfect and He will keep me from stumbling as long as I lean on Him. Some say that God is a crutch, but that's OK if you.re a cripple. Because of that old sin nature, I know I am weak, but He is strong. He remembers that I was formed from dust. It is only by His grace that I can greet each day.
Thank you God for your faithfulness to me even though I am so unworthy.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
30 Days of Thanks... day 29
Back to normal... though is sounds like not so much fun it really is a good thing (as Martha would say). I'm actually looking forward to having a normal weekend so I get the laundry done and housecleaning up to par and get some baking and meal prep done and RELAX... How can I possibly say that after such a cool week last week you ask? Well, though it is lots of fun having a holiday and all... it's exhausting! I'm ready for a normal schedule.
I was able to get caught up a little last night since Mr. D had men's prayer meeting. What is it with having someone underfoot that makes cleaning the house so difficult? In the summer I have lots of time to clean because he usually is working outside till it gets dark, but in the winter, he comes in from working outside before I even get home from work. He usually gets out of the way and watches the news, but in a camper you can only go so far. Needless to say, I don't get much done after work, but last night was great. I made a big pot of beef stew with carrots, turnips, squash, onion, and mushrooms (notice no poultry)... and a pumpkin pie (never can have too much of that...:) The pumpkin pie is because I didn't make any and I had to leave it all to those who made it over the past week and I love pumpkin pie/squash pie actually... (sorry Conny- just can't help myself).
When you think of it, pumpkin pie makes an excellent breakfast food. I'm sure it's better for you that a danish and coffee, or even fried eggs and toast. You got your veggies (squash), your dairy (milk), your protein (egg) and your carb (crust and a little sugar). The only thing missing is the orange juice, but you could wash it down with that :) even has a little spice to start off the day.
I've said enough about pumpkin pie.
Where was I anyway... OH yes. I had a good day at work too, though I had a horrible headache! As soon as I got home, I took a couple Excedrin and it went right away. I could create an ad for those guys. I can't tell you the number of times Excedrin has rescued me from a headache. I try to always keep them around, but didn't have any at work today, so suffered all day with that stupid headache. It's much better now.
I'm thankful today for pumpkin pie and Excedrin :)
And for God's goodness to me in sooo many ways.
I was able to get caught up a little last night since Mr. D had men's prayer meeting. What is it with having someone underfoot that makes cleaning the house so difficult? In the summer I have lots of time to clean because he usually is working outside till it gets dark, but in the winter, he comes in from working outside before I even get home from work. He usually gets out of the way and watches the news, but in a camper you can only go so far. Needless to say, I don't get much done after work, but last night was great. I made a big pot of beef stew with carrots, turnips, squash, onion, and mushrooms (notice no poultry)... and a pumpkin pie (never can have too much of that...:) The pumpkin pie is because I didn't make any and I had to leave it all to those who made it over the past week and I love pumpkin pie/squash pie actually... (sorry Conny- just can't help myself).
When you think of it, pumpkin pie makes an excellent breakfast food. I'm sure it's better for you that a danish and coffee, or even fried eggs and toast. You got your veggies (squash), your dairy (milk), your protein (egg) and your carb (crust and a little sugar). The only thing missing is the orange juice, but you could wash it down with that :) even has a little spice to start off the day.
I've said enough about pumpkin pie.
Where was I anyway... OH yes. I had a good day at work too, though I had a horrible headache! As soon as I got home, I took a couple Excedrin and it went right away. I could create an ad for those guys. I can't tell you the number of times Excedrin has rescued me from a headache. I try to always keep them around, but didn't have any at work today, so suffered all day with that stupid headache. It's much better now.
I'm thankful today for pumpkin pie and Excedrin :)
And for God's goodness to me in sooo many ways.
30 Days of Thanks... day 28
Sunday... my favorite day of the week. We got up early after a rough night on a 3/4 bed. Mr. D had a hard time with asthma last night, but he has been having trouble off and on for about a month now. We are not sure what is triggering it, but being weak now it gets set off by any small thing. I thought at first it might be molds, but seems it might be something else. I hope with the dryer winter weather he will not have soo much trouble now. Makes me thankful I can breathe. It isn't fun watching him struggle to take each breath.
We had a good day at church this morning. We went to Bryant Pond Baptist, a little church we've been to several times before. The pastor is planning on leaving in January, so that is not so good. I hope they are able to find another pastor soon. They are good people and the message was very good.
Then we left right away after church and headed toward home. Mr. D was concerned that the chickens would run out of water since it is frozen up and not flowing anymore. We had good traveling weather, stopped for a little lunch in Conway, NH and got home around 3pm. Mr. D checked on the chickens and then laid down to take a little nap. While he napped, I made supper and finished up one of my homemade Christmas gifts.
We cleaned up and then headed to church. It was great to be home with our church family. We had a good service and time of fellowship and then after getting some milk at the farm... went off to bed early. So concludes our Thanksgiving celebrations.
The truth is, there is not one day that I am not thankful for something. Even when we don't have such a good day, there is always something to be thankful for.
I pray you had a wonderful Sunday too.
I had a long talk with my brother this weekend too. He is a good man and Cindy is such a sweet sister-in-law. They have 2 sons who are serving the Lord with their wives and families. I haven't even met two of his grandchildren yet. One of these days I'm going to pick up Brandon and head down to South Carolina for a visit. It would be nice for Brandon to meet his great aunt and uncle and meet the cousins. Suppose now I'll have to wait till everyone is home again. One of my nephews is in the Dominican Republic and the other is on deputations to go to Australia. Yikes... we'll be even more spread around!
I thank the Lord for Paul and Cindy and their family. I know my dad and mom would be very pleased as well to see that their children are missionaries. My dad and mom had a heart for missions and served the Lord all their married lives.
Love you all.
We had a good day at church this morning. We went to Bryant Pond Baptist, a little church we've been to several times before. The pastor is planning on leaving in January, so that is not so good. I hope they are able to find another pastor soon. They are good people and the message was very good.
Then we left right away after church and headed toward home. Mr. D was concerned that the chickens would run out of water since it is frozen up and not flowing anymore. We had good traveling weather, stopped for a little lunch in Conway, NH and got home around 3pm. Mr. D checked on the chickens and then laid down to take a little nap. While he napped, I made supper and finished up one of my homemade Christmas gifts.
We cleaned up and then headed to church. It was great to be home with our church family. We had a good service and time of fellowship and then after getting some milk at the farm... went off to bed early. So concludes our Thanksgiving celebrations.
The truth is, there is not one day that I am not thankful for something. Even when we don't have such a good day, there is always something to be thankful for.
I pray you had a wonderful Sunday too.
I had a long talk with my brother this weekend too. He is a good man and Cindy is such a sweet sister-in-law. They have 2 sons who are serving the Lord with their wives and families. I haven't even met two of his grandchildren yet. One of these days I'm going to pick up Brandon and head down to South Carolina for a visit. It would be nice for Brandon to meet his great aunt and uncle and meet the cousins. Suppose now I'll have to wait till everyone is home again. One of my nephews is in the Dominican Republic and the other is on deputations to go to Australia. Yikes... we'll be even more spread around!
I thank the Lord for Paul and Cindy and their family. I know my dad and mom would be very pleased as well to see that their children are missionaries. My dad and mom had a heart for missions and served the Lord all their married lives.
Love you all.
30 Days of Thanks.... day 27
We arrived in Maine about 11:00 am. We left at 8:15 am, and stopped once for gas and oil check and a small cup of coffee in Plymouth so the trip took us 2 1/2 hours approximately.
On the way I finished a little sewing kit for Hannah's birthday. She has been doing some little crafts and cooking with her mom... domestic training :) so I figured it would be a nice thing for her to have her own little sewing kit. I included sharp needles and thread/thread cutter and needle threader and a small selection of bright colored felt pieces so she could make a few small projects. She also got a baby doll that cries and eats and messes her diapers :)
We had a huge feast. The little girls had made pies... apple, cherry, and pumpkin. Everything was sooo yummy and we watched old "Andy of Mayberry" videos, looked at family pictures, and played a little "Sequence". Some of the girls went sliding. We had a mini blizzard that lasted for about 10 minutes producing white-out conditions.
Finally we went to be about 11:00 pm. Such and nice family day.
Thank you Lord for safety in travel and a wonderful day with family.
On the way I finished a little sewing kit for Hannah's birthday. She has been doing some little crafts and cooking with her mom... domestic training :) so I figured it would be a nice thing for her to have her own little sewing kit. I included sharp needles and thread/thread cutter and needle threader and a small selection of bright colored felt pieces so she could make a few small projects. She also got a baby doll that cries and eats and messes her diapers :)
We had a huge feast. The little girls had made pies... apple, cherry, and pumpkin. Everything was sooo yummy and we watched old "Andy of Mayberry" videos, looked at family pictures, and played a little "Sequence". Some of the girls went sliding. We had a mini blizzard that lasted for about 10 minutes producing white-out conditions.
Finally we went to be about 11:00 pm. Such and nice family day.
Thank you Lord for safety in travel and a wonderful day with family.
30 Days of Thanks.... day 26
I had to work today, but it was quite slow. Many coworkers were off, so that made it a little more interesting. Still a little "stuffed" from yesterday. Perhaps I will get out of work a little early today. We are headed to Maine either tonight or tomorrow morning to be with Mr. D's family. I love going there to be with them... it's lots of fun and we usually play games around the big dining room table. There's usually lots of good food and children playing. Mr. D's sister has 4 girls... all younger... though each time I see them they are older (of course they can't stay little forever). One of them has a birthday tomorrow. She will be 9.
Mr. D has a wonderful family. I'm so glad to be a part of it. He has 3 sisters and I never had any growing up, so it is fun to spend time with other women my age and be a part of their extended family.
If the chicken's water is not frozen up, we will leave tonight. If it is too cold we will leave in the morning. I opt for the morning. It's nice to travel in the light of day and tomorrow is supposed to be nice weather too.
It's hard to believe this is already day 26! Where did this month go? We have snow on the ground and winter has officially taken over. The road was a little slippery this morning, but by tomorrow maybe all this will be melted off :) *hope, hope*
Today I am thankful for a nice warm home and warm clothes and satisfied tummy. I think of many who don't have these things. In this coming year, I would like to volunteer some time to help with a food pantry or a shelter somewhere to try and help others... especially in our own area... who are hurting. Many folks are out of work right now. We have some neighbors who have been especially hurt because of the lack of mill work. The lumber business is suffering because of the slump in new construction. I've noticed a lot more hunters out this year than in the past. Folks are trying to get meat on the table. If the Lord allows us to, I would like to grow more veggies in the garden next year so that some could be donated to the local food bank. I do visit the area dumps and thrift stores, so perhaps get together a collection of nice coats/children's clothing that could be given to those who are in need. One of the ladies in our church, her mother is working with the local food bank, so that may be a place to start volunteering time. I have cooked for large groups before too and they have a community kitchen in Plymouth. I may be able to help there on the weekends. I have a good friend who is working the the Red Cross now and she really is enjoying it. I think I'll ask her how I might become more involved. Any other ideas you might have?
It seems a small thing, but what if everyone were thinking that way? No one would get involved thinking they could not contribute any significant amount. Nothing would get done. I'm also thinking of the possibilities of sharing the gospel too. If I am involved in the lives of others... then the Lord will open opportunities to witness for Him.
OK... enough brainstorming. The next move is ACTION!
Hope you are looking ahead to a wonderful weekend.
Mr. D has a wonderful family. I'm so glad to be a part of it. He has 3 sisters and I never had any growing up, so it is fun to spend time with other women my age and be a part of their extended family.
If the chicken's water is not frozen up, we will leave tonight. If it is too cold we will leave in the morning. I opt for the morning. It's nice to travel in the light of day and tomorrow is supposed to be nice weather too.
It's hard to believe this is already day 26! Where did this month go? We have snow on the ground and winter has officially taken over. The road was a little slippery this morning, but by tomorrow maybe all this will be melted off :) *hope, hope*
Today I am thankful for a nice warm home and warm clothes and satisfied tummy. I think of many who don't have these things. In this coming year, I would like to volunteer some time to help with a food pantry or a shelter somewhere to try and help others... especially in our own area... who are hurting. Many folks are out of work right now. We have some neighbors who have been especially hurt because of the lack of mill work. The lumber business is suffering because of the slump in new construction. I've noticed a lot more hunters out this year than in the past. Folks are trying to get meat on the table. If the Lord allows us to, I would like to grow more veggies in the garden next year so that some could be donated to the local food bank. I do visit the area dumps and thrift stores, so perhaps get together a collection of nice coats/children's clothing that could be given to those who are in need. One of the ladies in our church, her mother is working with the local food bank, so that may be a place to start volunteering time. I have cooked for large groups before too and they have a community kitchen in Plymouth. I may be able to help there on the weekends. I have a good friend who is working the the Red Cross now and she really is enjoying it. I think I'll ask her how I might become more involved. Any other ideas you might have?
It seems a small thing, but what if everyone were thinking that way? No one would get involved thinking they could not contribute any significant amount. Nothing would get done. I'm also thinking of the possibilities of sharing the gospel too. If I am involved in the lives of others... then the Lord will open opportunities to witness for Him.
OK... enough brainstorming. The next move is ACTION!
Hope you are looking ahead to a wonderful weekend.
30 Day of Thanks... Day 25
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I hope you had a wonderful day with family and friends. We had a wonderful time of food and fellowship with our friends and daughter Joanna. We all brought food and Mrs. T cooked the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pie and other good stuff... we filled in with more good food. It was fun to just visit and we played some games afterwards. Mrs. T had a New England trivia game. Very interesting to see how much we did not know about our region. I think the questions that stumped us the most were in the area of sports.
After getting home we spent some time reminiscing about the day and then went to bed a little earlier than usual. It was a good day.
Thank you Lord for good friends and fun days to balance out the days of labor.
After getting home we spent some time reminiscing about the day and then went to bed a little earlier than usual. It was a good day.
Thank you Lord for good friends and fun days to balance out the days of labor.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
30 Days of Thanks ... day 24
After a very windy night and waking up to ice and snow it actually is turning out to be a beautiful sunny day.
This morning I heard a helicopter overhead... not a good sign for our "neck of the woods" 'cause it is usually a flight for life helicopter. Sure enough on my way to work there was a horrible accident. An SUV caught the edge of the road it looks like and flipped into the woods. I'm sure the icy conditions did not help, but it is a bad corner anyway and if your tire slips off the side there is not much to stop you from going off. Last winter a Fire and Rescue vehicle went off there. Looks like the driver's side front was in bad shape. By the time I arrived on the scene they were just pulling the car out. I think if you have time... take a minute to ask the Lord to intervene on the behalf of the driver. I didn't recognize the vehicle, but it was probably a local resident/commuter.
I thank the Lord for safety in traveling. I put lots of miles on my little Neon. I bought the car in 2001 new and it now has 230,000 miles on it. My commute takes me 1 hour each way though often that is due to traffic. I go past 2 schools and for some reason our rural area has at least 3 school buses on one stretch of road. They probably take off onto little side roads somewhere along the way. Depending on the time I get started I have an alternate route that takes a little less time even though it is longer distance.
I haven't yet missed a day of work due to weather, thank the Lord. I know there's always a first time. I've been late a few times because the traffic goes slow on the worst days, but if I start out early enough I can usually get there at a decent time.
On really bad weather days the worst is the driveway, but it's all downhill and there's usually enough snowbank at the bottom to stop me :)
Winter has officially started I guess.
The wind was ferocious last night... blowing things all around the yard. A ladder was laying across the driveway this morning... right where I usually park. I didn't park there last night instead leaving my car in the dark away from the house... no particular reason... there was actually a few things to bring in from the car too. God in His infinate mercy directed my feeble brain to park where I did. Thank you Lord for your protection.
Tomorrow I will not be on the internet, I will be having wonderful fellowship and eating lots of good food... check out the menu here... sounds like way too much food, but as Mrs. T says... leftovers ARE good. I'm looking forward to the pumpkin pie :) and of course the fellowship with good friends.
My daughter will be there too and that will be extra special!
I hope and pray you have a wonderful day with your family this Thanksgiving.
This morning I heard a helicopter overhead... not a good sign for our "neck of the woods" 'cause it is usually a flight for life helicopter. Sure enough on my way to work there was a horrible accident. An SUV caught the edge of the road it looks like and flipped into the woods. I'm sure the icy conditions did not help, but it is a bad corner anyway and if your tire slips off the side there is not much to stop you from going off. Last winter a Fire and Rescue vehicle went off there. Looks like the driver's side front was in bad shape. By the time I arrived on the scene they were just pulling the car out. I think if you have time... take a minute to ask the Lord to intervene on the behalf of the driver. I didn't recognize the vehicle, but it was probably a local resident/commuter.
I thank the Lord for safety in traveling. I put lots of miles on my little Neon. I bought the car in 2001 new and it now has 230,000 miles on it. My commute takes me 1 hour each way though often that is due to traffic. I go past 2 schools and for some reason our rural area has at least 3 school buses on one stretch of road. They probably take off onto little side roads somewhere along the way. Depending on the time I get started I have an alternate route that takes a little less time even though it is longer distance.
I haven't yet missed a day of work due to weather, thank the Lord. I know there's always a first time. I've been late a few times because the traffic goes slow on the worst days, but if I start out early enough I can usually get there at a decent time.
On really bad weather days the worst is the driveway, but it's all downhill and there's usually enough snowbank at the bottom to stop me :)
Winter has officially started I guess.
The wind was ferocious last night... blowing things all around the yard. A ladder was laying across the driveway this morning... right where I usually park. I didn't park there last night instead leaving my car in the dark away from the house... no particular reason... there was actually a few things to bring in from the car too. God in His infinate mercy directed my feeble brain to park where I did. Thank you Lord for your protection.
Tomorrow I will not be on the internet, I will be having wonderful fellowship and eating lots of good food... check out the menu here... sounds like way too much food, but as Mrs. T says... leftovers ARE good. I'm looking forward to the pumpkin pie :) and of course the fellowship with good friends.
My daughter will be there too and that will be extra special!
I hope and pray you have a wonderful day with your family this Thanksgiving.
(thanks Mrs. T for this beautiful picture)
God Bless!
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