Daybook Monday

06 August 2012

Outside my window...Hot...a few teasing clouds...almost sunset...

I am thinking...Really just overwhelmed these days with God's goodness and mercy.  Over and over.  In and among and through everything else.  He just keeps reminding me. 

I am thankful...Again today, as Billy brought home another month's supply, I am thankful for our medicine miracle. And so thankful that the meds are working well, side effects appear to be completely gone, and life has gone back to a much more normal state than we would ever have thought possible just a few short months ago. 

In the kitchen...Meatball sliders with meatballs from the crock pot today...yum. :)

I am creating...Tweaking the blog a bit...working on some projects for the Everything Launch Team...catching up on my art journal...and actually making music on the piano for the first time in ages...

I am going...to see Guy Penrod again 2 months from today!!  We're going to have a whole crew at this concert...can. not. wait! 

I am reading...Mary DeMuth's latest book, Everything.  It's due to release in October, but I was selected to be part of the Launch Team, so I'm reading it early.  SUPER-excited about this book!  Mary's writings have impacted my life tremendously, and I was honored to be able to guest post on her blog (here and here) a few months ago.  SO thrilled to be part of this team!

I am looking forward to..."Birthday Week" approaching!  Bay's 13th on Sunday, and Em's 11th on the following Saturday.  How did THAT happen??? :) 

I am hoping...for a calm, quiet, productive week!

I am listening to...

I am learning...God is teaching me much about obedience being a joy, not a drudgery.  Working on a Bible study on obedience that I hope to share on the blog at some point. 

Around the house...Trying to stay cool while keeping up with the basics...sorting through a bunch of paperwork this week...mapping out our plan of attack for needed work when the weather cools a bit...

I am pondering...upcoming changes on the blog...

A favorite quote for today...

 “Servants of Jesus Christ, never be discouraged when you are opposed, but when things run counter to your wishes, expect that the Lord has provided some better thing for you!..." ~ C.H. Spurgeon

So true!  I need to remember this when I feel that "things aren't going my way" angst creeping up. 

One of my favorite things...a brand spanking-new journal and a new package of pens.  Ahhhh.....:)

A few plans for the rest of the week:

     Big kids to TATWH tomorrow...

     Church at OCBC Wednesday night...

     Preparations for a certain young lady's 13th birthday on Sunday...

     Special day at Grace on Sunday...Salad luncheon and early afternoon service...can't wait!

     

A peek into our lives right now...

Officially our new church home, as of yesterday!
God is working mightily, and we are so excited to be  part of it!

Linking up with The Simple Woman's Daybook today.