Ramblings from the Homestead

Every year, as I look back over what has transpired, I have posted my reflections on the prior year… and looked forward to the new year with anticipation and hope. This year is no different, yet it is … It was this year, 2018, that I had some major changes happen to me… interiorly, where you cannot look at me and see them… Changes of heart, changes of action… God has been working on me… and guiding me to take my steps on a different path. I have slowly, over the years, been mellowing from the feisty, quick-to-speak and quick-to-take-offense woman I have been, to one more inclined to think before I speak… (Yes, I know, the Jersey girl will always pop out when you least expect it, but hopefully along with the softening of my heart that has happened she will temper her words…) I still love to laugh, and seem to be filled with joy to the point of almost silliness, as David and I banter and joke every day, our little cabin is filled with happiness and love. Truly, life has become

Daybook today... Outside my window – the dusk arrives gently through clouds  I am thinking - about the year we have almost completed, the changes in my life and my heart I am thankful - for friends who are family, my husband (my rock) my God and my faith I am wearing – a warm robe and slippers as the cold air starts to creep in with the darkness I am remembering – my sister Nancy, whose birthday was yesterday, and who died too soon in 2009 I am creating -a practice coat for my husband, of heavy gray wool, no pattern used, just measured and fitted and cut and sewn I am going – to enjoy a supper of beef stew and homemade wheat bread I am reading - The Sign of Jonas by Thomas Merton I am hoping – for peace in my heart On my mind - a  million things, but mostly an interior smile and lots of joy lately Pondering these words – "Listen with the ear of your heart" From the kitchen – oh, that beef stew and fresh baked bread smell wonderful Around the house – reorganizing and nest

Daybook today... Outside my window – a cool winter morning with plenty of sunshine through  the trees I am thinking - about Christmas yesterday, the joy and the sadness that come every year at this time I am thankful - for so many things, especially the steady love of my dear husband, my friend and my love for all time I am wearing – yoga pants and a tunic, warm slippers! I am remembering – the ups and downs of my life, an adventure to be sure I am creating -beginning sewing work on a capote in dark green wool, made for a friend I am going – to hang laundry and then start sewing I am reading - The Sign of Jonas by Thomas Merton I am hoping – for a peaceful day On my mind - family and friends,  Pondering these words – "If today you hear His voice, harden not your heart" From the kitchen – coffee, of course and an amazing egg scramble with potatoes, sausage, cheese, mushrooms, onions and green pepper, cooked with love by David Around the house – reorganizing and