Ramblings from the Homestead

Daybook today... Outside my window – dark, cool and breezy... fall-like weather after the rain last night I am thinking - about what I am thankful for... dear friends and family I am thankful - for so many things... but today for my church and my God I am wearing – black sweats, black socks, and white 3/4 sleeve pullover I am remembering – Thanksgiving a year ago... we went to a Pow Wow~~ awesome I am creating - haven't started the new creation yet... just finished the baby blanket I am going – to finish this and go to sleep I am reading - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel I am hoping – for safe travel and lots of time with family On my mind - my sister, my sons Pondering these words – Christ, the King From the kitchen – cranberry pecan bread and chicken soup Around the house – oh we are so messy! Yarn is organized, though, so at least I know what I have.... One of my favorite things – my dog, Peanut, and my cat, Fester A few plans for the rest of the week – Work one day, then back on the

Daybook today... Outside my window – dark, cool and breezy... fall-like weather and a full moon I am thinking - about change and feeling stuck I am thankful - for my sweet husband and for time with family when I can get it I am wearing – work clothes… black slacks, olive green shirt I am remembering – past World Series when the Yankees won I am creating - a baby blanket for a new little boy coming to the world soon I am going – to work on paperwork and organize my desk I am reading - Reading the Mountains of Home by John Elder I am hoping – for doors to open and for healing miracles On my mind - my sister, my sons Pondering these words – Be still, and know that I Am. From the kitchen – sausage and peppers Around the house – books everywhere~! One of my favorite things – this weather A few plans for the rest of the week – tomorrow is Friday, oh the weekend hallelujah!! My picture posting: Dancing with my Grandson, Mason

Nothing can fill the gap when we are away from those we love, and it would be wrong to try and find anything. We must simply hold out and win through. That sounds very hard at first, but at the same time it is a great consolation, since leaving the gap unfilled preserves the bonds between us. It is nonsense to say that God fills the gap. God does not fill it, but keeps it empty so that our communion with each other may be kept alive, even at the cost of pain. Dietrich Bonhoeffer – Letters from Prison

For today - Monday, November 2, 2009 Outside my window - Sunny , cool and breezy... fall-like weather on the Gulf Coast. I am thinking - about feeling better physically, mentally and spiritually... I am thankful - for my sweet husband and for being aware of the small gifts each day I am wearing - navy sweats and sage green tee shirt (home from work) I am remembering - that my birthday is next week I am creating - a baby blanket for a new little boy coming to the world soon I am going - to the recliner to rest, maybe to the chair in the sunshine to pray and rest I am reading - Reading the Mountains of Home by John Elder I am hoping - to get some letters in the mail On my mind - my sister, my in-laws, and my sons Pondering these words - For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord; plans for good, and not for evil. From the kitchen - cracking pecans, leftover turkey chili for supper tonight. Around the house - messy~ I need to feel better so I can putter around and do what I do...

There comes a time when it is no longer important to prove one's point, but simply to live, to surrender to God and to love. ~Thomas Merton~ The Road to Joy