Simple Woman's Daybook - December 21, 2015

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December 21, 2015

Outside My Window:  Ending my day the same way it began: it's DARK outside!  Left the apartment at 6:40 a.m. for a 7:30 appointment for and Echo and Stress Test.  It was 52 degrees, moisture on all of my windows, and a bit chilly...at least, for Florida it was chilly!!

Now, as I attempt to do a bit of writing, it's 6:30 p.m. and the weather is 70 degrees!

I am Thankful for:  Getting through today, with the tests and a little shopping and relaxing and having almost all of my gifts purchased...and it's only FOUR days 'til Christmas!!  Just a couple of gift cards and then...

the wrapping begins!


In My Kitchen:  Dishwasher is running an almost-full load; it's semi-clean...tomorrow is chore day: kitchen floor, vacumming, bathrooms?!  We'll see how far I get!

I am Wearing:  A pair of capri jeans (because it was almost 80 degrees!), a light blue top with darker blue flowers; and, of course, my crocs!  Need to check CVS for another pair (they're not "real" crocs; just a brand that looks like them and are cheaper!!)

I am Creating:  Ready to put the puzzle glue on the "button puzzle" I put together for my friend's Christmas gift.  Then, I'll paint the wood tray before placing the puzzle in the middle.  I figured out a way to get the quote onto the puzzle; so, I just need to get it finished!

Below is the finished puzzle before it's put onto the tray:

"Button Puzzle"

{We usually don't get together until after Christmas anyway; so I'll be able to get it done for her!}


I am Thinking About:  All the fun events I've been to lately:  Our crafters' holiday gift exchange; The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops Concert; the Live Nativity and other events at church; the production of The Grinch at a local church.  I love spending time with family!!

Elfster Gift Exchange

and Theme Crop

Live Nativity

Meeting The Grinch

I am Praying for:  My friend Cheryl who recently lost her daughter after battling an illness for a very long time. 

I am Going:  To bed early tonight since I have been up since 5:oo a.m. and hopefully be able to sleep until I feel rested!

I am Wondering:  What FUN things we will do while my son is here?! 

I am Reading:   In between the tests I had this morning, I started reading "Richochet" by Sandra Brown.  Finished reading a few others that I had been reading in between ...and have been too busy to start anything else.

I am Excited for:  Back to the "I am Wondering"!  And I think I've said this a lot; but I am excited for the time I will have with my family...all three kids and all six grandkids!

I am Learning:  To slow down when I need to; to take the time to "smell the roses, so to speak!  And to enjoy my life!


I am Hearing:  HGTV!  I get to watch it at night when my husband goes to bed earlier than I do!  He hates the "painting and cooking" shows!!

A Fave Quote:  

I am Pondering:  The Grinch's quote above:  "Maybe Christmas means a little bit more."

A Scripture Thought:  From "The Upper Room Devotions" a few days ago:

"Jesus said, 'I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.' "  (Matt. 28:20 - CEB)

And I wrote, quoting a few lines from the devotion:

Emmanuel - God with us!  He is with us "every day until the end of this present age."  He is with us in the "quiet and peaceful countryside;"  in the "gentle and soothing and fragrant breeze" and the "fragile and delicate" wisteria bush "bearing sprigs of blossoms - in exquisite shades of purple; in the distant call of birds; in the moon or the sun or the stars at night; in the cries of a new-born babe.

God - Emmanuel - He is with us "in the big things and in the little things.  At every twist and turn of life."

He is surely with us!  Amen!



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