Grains of Sand

FOR TODAY March 25, 2013 Outside my window... the skies are cloudy all day. I am thinking... of what it must have been like to anxiously wait for the Lord to pass over the homes of the Israelites in Egypt all those years ago. I am thankful... for the cross and the Son of Man who took my sins. In the kitchen...  friendship bread starter and the ingredients for Koulourakia (greek cookies), to be made ahead of time for our greek feast after Easter. I am wearing... green shirt, navy blue sweater and cozy pants. I am creating... new decor from old things. I am going... to re-evaluate my boys school curriculum. I am wondering... why internet explorer suddenly stopped working on my pc? I am reading... Sold by Patricia McCormick I am hoping... to see warmer temperatures soon.  The calendar says it's spring but the view outside my window is yelling winter. I am looking forward to... some time off during spring break! I am learning... how to be thankful in all circumstances. A...

  "Gumballs make me happy."

My suitcase was zipped and staged by the back door.  I was mentally checking off items to bring in my purse.  Bible, pen/pencil, facial tissue, gum.... the essentials for my weekend away at retreat.  I was making one last trip around the house tidying up when I had the thought, 'bring your swimsuit'. Hmm, I could.  However, I quickly dismissed the thought.  I wouldn't have time to relax in the hot tub or swim in the pool.  Again, 'bring your swimsuit' (louder this time).  Well, I'll grab it if I remember next time I'm upstairs.  I folded a bit of laundry, added those forgotten pajamas to the suitcase and made one last pit stop in the bathroom when the thought came again, 'bring your swimsuit'.  Fine!  Why is this still stuck in my head when half the time I can't remember things when I go from one room into another.  "Ok Lord, I'm bringing my swimsuit, I hope you allow me to use it."  I found my suit and ja...

FOR TODAY March 5, 2013   Outside my window...   a calm, cool morning with overcast skies. I am thinking... about imperfect progress.  Those baby steps that I take in certain areas that might not look the way I wanted them to, but at least I'm still going forward.  I am thankful... that each morning begins a new day full of promise. In the kitchen...  I'm thinking of pulling the Amish Cinnamon Bread starter out of the freezer to begin another round of baking bread every ten days.  It's also Pizza Tuesday in this house so no cooking for me! I am wearing... gray jammie bottoms with a green t-shirt and black feece coat for warmth.  Translation: comfy home clothes. I am creating... a list of ideas to put together a basket of goodies for our friend who just had a new baby girl. I am going... crazy!  Want to come along?  My life has been a roller coaster full of ups & downs, twists and turns. I am wondering... why I'm living ...

We celebrated Valentine's day with homemade cards, candy and heart shaped money as might be expected. Patrick and I set all the cards and candy on the kitchen table at each childs place so the kids would be surprised when they came down for breakfast. Before I go on, I must tell you that Mason loves candy!  This isn't just a two year old love of all things sweet.  This is a pure infatuation with anything that could remotely be labeled candy or 'cahny' as Mason would say.  If there is candy in the house that he knows about, even if it's tucked away in a cupboard, he will relentlessly ask and ask for candy day after day, several times a day until it's gone.  The kid is the epitome of a broken record.  When the relentless asking does not yield his desired result, he will even go so far as to wait until the household is out of the kitchen and bring a chair to the counter in an attempt to acquire some candy for himself.  The boy does not lack pers...

FOR TODAY February 5, 2013 Outside my window... Skies are dark and overcast and it is gently snowing. I am thinking... I'd like to be anonymous sometimes. I am thankful... for warm shelter during these cold winter months. In the kitchen... we will be having grilled pork chops, potatoes and squash for dinner tonight.  Wait, I take that back, it's pizza Tuesday. I am wearing... black fleece pants, gray t-shirt and an orange fleece coat.  Not exactly the front page of a fashion magazine this morning but it's warm. I am creating... craft projects for the young kids in co-op to put together on Friday. I am going... to enjoy getting away for a women's retreat in a few weekends. I am wondering... if parenting ever gets easy?  Should this be put in the dream category or the long term goal category?? I am reading... An Honest Look at a Mysterious Journey by John & Joanna Stumbo.  One of the best books I've read in a long time. I am hoping......