Outside my window... darkness fills the night, the rain is lightly falling
I am thinking... of the good time that we had today, as a family, spending time with friends
I am thankful for... the blessing of the Holy Spirit
I am wearing... black/brown paisley, square neck/regency style dress
I am remembering... to trust the Lord and to choose gratitude
I am going... to enjoy a cup of hot chai green tea before retiring for the night
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in Nehemiah, Song of Solomon, 2 Corinthians; the book of Job with my husband; A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George; A Woman's Walk With God by Elizabeth George; When Women Walk Alone by Cindi McMenamin; For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn; Order in the Court by Sherry Hutson Camperson; Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola; Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Teri Maxwell How to Be Happy by Leon F. Maurer Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (with my eldest)
I am hoping (praying)... for the Holy Spirit's continued work in the hearts of the ones I love; for those friends/family that I have that still need to accept Christ as their Savior; for my aunt that is very ill
On my mind... the love of God
From the learning rooms... being students of God's Word in John and Ruth; learning of Ancient Greece and other miscellaneous subjects
Noticing that... giving thanks and praise to the LORD of all is easy, natural, and overflowing when we have a heart of thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude
Pondering these words... "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and to look well to thy herds." ~ Proverbs 27:23 (my "Mama-ing" verse)
From the kitchen... clean and closed for the day
On the Menu... M ~ Grill out with friends T ~ Tacos W ~ Potato Soup Th ~ Turkey and Rice Casserole F ~ Sourdough Pizza S ~ Sloppy Joes Sun ~ Pig Pickin' at church
Around the house... the younger children are sleeping for the night; our eldest is playing a game in the living room; beloved is relaxing
I am creating... family photo cards
I am hearing... rain falling outside the window and classical favorites playing from my computer
One of my favorite things... spending a day with friends
A few plans for the rest of the week... focus on some learning moments; clean the church; go to the commisary; attend our midweek prayer/Bible service; go to Beth's violin master's class; go to our homeschool group's park day; enjoy the time that we get to have at home ;o)
"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not, They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." ~ Lamentations 3:21-23 Praise God for such a wonderful hope! Praise Him that He is Faithful!
May you have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving, giving thanks and praise to Whom it belongs!
"Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:" ~ Psalm 50:14 "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. " ~ Psalm 68:19 "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:" ~ Psalm 92:1 "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." ~ Psalm 100:4-5
"Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;" ~ Ephesians 5:20
"Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" ~ Colossians 1:12-14
"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." ~ 2 Corinthians 9:15
To God be the glory - great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin And opened the Life-gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To ev'ry believer the promise of God; The vilest offended who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, and great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son; But purer and higher and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
Fanny Crosby, 1820-1915; William H. Doane, 1832-1915
"Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." ~ Revelation 5:13
"...To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." ~ 2 Peter 3:18
Outside my window... the sun is shining through the cloudy sky and there's a cool autumn air
I am thinking... of the admonition and challenge from God's Word in yesterday's services, how it applies to me as a mother.
I am thankful for... every thing! How God just blesses and blesses! I am thankful for the wonderful God I serve and love and that He first loved me!
I am wearing... sleepytime attire, at present
I am remembering... to trust the Lord and to choose gratitude
I am going... to enjoy the blessings of home this week
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in Ezra, Ecclesiastes, 2 Corinthians; the book of Job with my husband; A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George; A Woman's Walk With God by Elizabeth George; When Women Walk Alone by Cindi McMenamin; For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn; Order in the Court by Sherry Hutson Camperson; Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola; Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Teri Maxwell How to Be Happy by Leon F. Maurer Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (with my eldest)
I am hoping (praying)... for the Holy Spirit's continued work in the hearts of the ones I love; for those friends/family that I have that still need to accept Christ as their Savior; for my mama's recovery from surgery this week
On my mind... the longsuffering and goodness of God
From the learning rooms... being students of God's Word in John and Judges; memorizing Psalm 107:1 and Psalm 100:4; book and audio selections about America's first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Indians; hymn study on giving thanks to God
Noticing that... giving thanks and praise to the LORD of all is easy, natural, and overflowing when we have a heart of thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude
Pondering these words... "But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more." ~ Psalm 71:14
From the kitchen... tidying is needed from the weekend
On the Menu... M ~ Wet Burritos T ~ Manicotti W ~ Thanksgiving Supper at church Th ~ Thanksgiving Day Supper Turkey, homemade dressing, hot onion dip, veggie dish, green bean casserole, cheese ball, pumpkin pie F ~ Sourdough Pizza S ~ Daddy grills Sun ~ Roast
Around the house... the younger children are playing together in the reading room, our eldest is singing in her room
I am creating... jumpers for our upcoming family photos
I am hearing... Suzie scratching at the door to come inside; the children playing in the reading room
One of my favorite things... the Friend I have in Jesus; the Teacher and Comforter that I have in the Holy Spirit
A few plans for the rest of the week... enjoy our week of light, holiday schooling; have tea with a friend; clean the church; enjoy fellowshipping and praising God with our church family; enjoy Thanksgiving Day at home with my family; provide a supper for our assistant pastor and his wife, who just had their first baby (boy!); enjoy the extra time with my beloved as he'll have quite a few days off!
"O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever." ~ Psalm 107:1
What a wonderful command and privilege to give our thanks to the One Whom it belongs to! Let us not only be thankful for our blessings but let us remember Who to give thanks to and to give thanks for Who He is, not just what He does.
May you all have a blessed, praiseful Thanksgiving!
Monday morning, we enjoyed our learning at home...
Will reading about ancient Greece while cozied up by Suzie
Carolynne and Beth coloring the world {for science}
In the afternoon, we had friends over for tea and fellowship, which is always a blessing.
Tuesday morning, we had our Bible time together, worked on the laundry and other household duties so we could spend our afternoon running errands. We went to the fabric store to get more fabric to make our dresses for our upcoming family photos, then went to the thrift store to find a few items, then the shoe store to get our fast growing son some new church shoes, then to Beth's violin master's class.
Ally found a new outfit at the thrift store that she was thrilled about...
We, also, found a blouse that went with the new outfit that I purchased last week at an etsy shop... And she, too, got new shoes. ;o) (Is it just me or do they REALLY grow up too fast?!)
On Wednesday, we spent the day at home plugging away at our homeschool work and homekeeping.
Ally read our Bible History lesson aloud while I sewed a snap on her new suit jacket...
Suzie, too, tried to get in on the lesson...
But her attention span was short, due to her new neighbor friend...
The younger children illustrated our lesson, which was about Abimelech and how he died...
And sweet Carolynne had a special message on the back of her illustration (as she faithfully does)... "CAROLYNNE4MOM I LOVE YOU MOM. YOU ARE THE BEST MOM. I JUST LOVE YOU MOM!" Oh, how I love those precious notes!
Something else that is simply precious to me is to see our eldest spend time with her younger siblings. This can sometimes be a seemingly difficult task and I am thankful for her tender heart toward her siblings...
Here she was coloring with her younger sisters.
Today we are pressing on in our learning times and this afternoon we will be meeting with Beth's violin teacher to pick up some Christmas music for Beth to work on for the upcoming recital.
This morning, too, we are praying for my mama. She is having her parathyroid removed around 10am. Though we cannot be with her, we know the LORD is with her, loves her, and is in complete control. What a wonderful God we serve!
Outside my window... it is dark but the sky is beginning to brighten as the sun begins to rise
I am thinking... of the Truths from yesterday's sermons
I am thankful for... the blessings of friends and likeminded fellowship; that I have both in my pastor's wife; for the encouragement the LORD sends us, just when we need it
I am wearing... sleepytime attire at present
I am remembering... to trust the Lord and to choose gratitude
I am going... to enjoy a cup of coffee while reading God's Word
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in Ezra, Ecclesiastes, 2 Corinthians; the book of Job with my husband; A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George; A Woman's Walk With God by Elizabeth George; When Women Walk Alone by Cindi McMenamin; For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn; Order in the Court by Sherry Hutson Camperson; Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola; Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Teri Maxwell How to Be Happy by Leon F. Maurer (added to my list last week) Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
I am hoping (praying)... for the Holy Spirit's continued work in the hearts of the ones I love; for those friends/family that I have that still need to accept Christ as their Savior; for my mama's upcoming surgery this week
On my mind... the love of God
From the learning rooms... being students of God's Word in John and Judges; review our memory verse in Joshua 22:5; learning of Ancient Greece; composer study Mozart; and continuing studies in our other subjects
Noticing that... the Lord answers prayer, even prayers from years ago
Pondering these words... "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up," ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4
From the kitchen... dishes are washed from the weekend and the smell of coffee beckons me
On the Menu... M ~ Tacos T ~ Chicken Pot Pie {homemade} W ~ Potato Soup Th ~ Ground turkey and rice casserole F ~ Sourdough Pizza S ~ Daddy grills Sun ~ Chicken Noodle Soup {homemade}
Around the house... the children still sleep soundly
I am creating... nothing, at present, but will hopefully choose a project soon
I am hearing... silent noises from the monitor; cars driving by outside, likely on their way to work
One of my favorite things... spending a couple of hours at church after the service, enjoying fellowship with dear friends and brethren in Christ
A few plans for the rest of the week... go to Beth's violin master's class; clean the church; attend our midweek service; go to our homeschool group's park day; get some 'schooling' done
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." ~ Romans 8:38-39
Outside my window... the sky is a bright blue and the sun is boldly shining
I am thinking... of how I want to know Jesus Christ even MORE intimately and want to be more like Him
I am thankful for... the blood of Jesus Christ that cleanses me from all sin and for the Holy Spirit that teaches me, guides me, convicts me, helps me, comforts me
I am wearing... a red, floral button up cotton dress
I am remembering... the beautiful Truths that the LORD taught me over the weekend
I am going... run a couple of errands today
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in 2 Chronicles, Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians; the book of Job with my husband; A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George; A Woman's Walk With God by Elizabeth George; When Women Walk Alone by Cindi McMenamin; For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn; Order in the Court by Sherry Hutson Camperson; Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola; Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Teri Maxwell How to Be Happy by Leon F. Maurer (added to my list last week) Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
I am hoping (praying)... for the Holy Spirit's continued work in the hearts of the ones I love; for those friends/family that I have that still need to accept Christ as their Savior
On my mind... the love of God
From the learning rooms... being students of God's Word in John and Judges; finishing our memorization of Joshua 22:5; learning of Ancient Greece; composer study Mozart; and continuing studies in our other subjects, as well, but a week of light work as Daddy will be home more.
Noticing that... God is Good, so Good
Pondering these words... "I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant..." ~ Genesis 32:10
From the kitchen... a little blessing {cleaning} is needed from the weekend and the smell of fresh,warm breakfast sausage balls fill the air
On the Menu... M ~ Tacos T ~ Italian chicken and pasta W ~ Grill Out with friends from church Th ~ Manicotti F ~ Sourdough Pizza
Around the house... the children are gathered in the reading room playing with cars; our eldest is getting ready for the day; Suzie is outside saying hello to all the neighborhood dogs that pass by
I am creating... a dark blue suede jumper for myself
I am hearing... the children playing in the reading room and instrumental music from my computer
One of my favorite things... that I am forgiven and have a Savior/Creator that loves me so much!
A few plans for the rest of the week... enjoy extra time with Daddy on his days off; run some errands; grill out with friends; attend our midweek prayer and Bible service; go to Beth's violin lesson; go grocery shopping; meet for our first Keepers of the Faith meeting; clean the church; enjoy life ;o)
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
"I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant..." ~ Genesis 32:10
If we could only grasp just how unworthy we are, it would change our lives. May He open our eyes.
I must confess that much of our week was either spent running errands or spent out-of-doors. We have been blessed, this week, with such beautiful weather that I just couldn't resist letting the children spend much of their days out.
But we did get some seatwork done... ;o)
Carolynne coloring in her phonics workbook
Beth working in her phonics workbook
Will added two more clay figures to his ocean box...
A sea turtle and a, ahem, sea snake (!)
We even did some of our seatwork in our pjs...
Ally enjoyed catching up on some reading...
She, also, spent much time crocheting...
Out-of-doors...
The girls made a 'house' with our empty pool...
Acorn soup...
(a variety of acorns, leaves, water, and carrots. lol)
Started a fire... (well, not really, just an imaginary one)
Thought they found a snake...
Praise the Lord it was just an earthworm! lol
Watched a cement truck... and the men repairing the sidewalk
And worked together in the yard after Ally blew the leaves...
Suzie enjoyed being out-of-doors, too... ;o)
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah." Psalm 68:19
"Come, little leaves," said the wind one day, "Come over the meadows with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold, - For summer is gone, and the days grow cold."
Soon as the leaves heard the wind's loud call, Down they came fluttering one and all. Over the brown fields they danced and flew, Singing the soft little songs they knew.
Dancing and whirling, the little leaves went; Winter had called them, and they were content; Soon fast asleep in their earthly beds, The snow laid a coverlet over their heads.
~ author unknown
God is Like This
I cannot see the wind at all Or hold it in my hand; And yet I know there is a wind Because it swirls the sand. I know there is a wondrous wind, Because I glimpse its power Whenever it bends low a tree Or sways the smallest flower.
And God is very much like this, Invisible as air; I cannot touch or see Him, yet I know that He is there Because I glimpse His wondrous works And goodness everywhere.
~ Rowena Bennet
November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows.
With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate.
The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring.
I am thankful for... the Holy Spirit that teaches me, guides me, convicts me, helps me, comforts me
I am wearing... a peach, floral square neck dress
I am remembering... the Truths from yesterday's sermons
I am going... to stay home and enjoy the pleasures therein
I am reading... my KJ Bible through in a year, currently in 2 Chronicles, Proverbs, 1 Corinthians; the book of Job with my husband; A Wife After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George; A Woman's Walk With God by Elizabeth George; When Women Walk Alone by Cindi McMenamin; For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn; Order in the Court by Sherry Hutson Camperson; Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola; Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Teri Maxwell Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
I am hoping (praying)... for the Holy Spirit's continued work in the hearts of the ones I love
On my mind... the things I need to do today
From the learning rooms... being students of God's Word in John and Judges; finishing our memorization of Joshua 22:5; learning of Ancient Greece; composer study Mozart; and continuing studies in our other subjects, as well
Noticing that... God is Good
Pondering these words... "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." ~ John 15:12
From the kitchen... a little blessing {cleaning} is needed from the weekend
On the Menu... M ~ Tacos T ~ Chicken Pot Pie (homemade) W ~ Green Bean Casserole Deluxe Th ~ Chicken Noodle Soup (homemade) F ~ Sourdough Pizza S ~ Daddy grills Sun ~ Roast/Ranch mashed pototoes
Around the house... the children are gathered in the living room; one sleepyhead is still attempting to rise; Suzie stares out the window; all is quiet
I am creating... finishing a 'scrap' dress for Carolynne
I am hearing... quietness
One of my favorite things... that I am forgiven!
A few plans for the rest of the week... focus on lessons at home; take Ally to the chiropractor; attend our midweek prayer service; go to Beth's violin lessons; go to our homeschool group's park day; enjoy the blessings of home
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
"Thus saith the LORD, stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls." ~ Jeremiah 6:16
