As I wrote a friend of mine last night…I haven’t had much time to e-mail or blog lately. I’ve been rather consumed with the business of life right here under my nose. I do enjoy blogging and reading other blogs, but I’ve spent the past few months really downsizing my life and trying to make time only for those things that are a high priority. For me, that is my family and church. After I take care of those things, I don’t seem to have much time left for anything else. As I’m heading for my mid-forties, I don’t really even care much anymore if I am Super Woman! That is actually a relief in many ways. It becomes a hard burden to carry.
But, that does not mean that I don’t miss the blogging at times…the release of some aggravation or just rambling on about something. That does not mean that friendships are any less important in my life. They are just in more of a prayer mode at this point rather than face-to-face fellowship. I do pray that changes soon, because I do believe that the Bible puts a bit of importance on those friendships between Believers. We are to bear the burdens of others, build them up, encourage.
So anyway…before I update, I would just like to mention the amount of filthy spam I’ve had on here while I’ve been gone. I’ve cleared it out occasionally when I’ve stopped by and haven’t had time to blog. That aggravates me…because that in itself takes time. It is very sad to see this world so occupied with filth. It affects us everywhere. I know this site can be accessed by whomever wants to…but it certainly annoys me that stuff like that can get through and be on here for anyone to see. So, I do apologize to those that have stopped by and seen that garbage.
Our oldest daughter’s boyfriend was here this past week end for a short visit. He wanted it to be kept a secret…so I complied. It was great to spend some time with him and get to know him better. He fits right into our family! For those that are interested, there are some great pictures of them on facebook.
Our second oldest is doing really well in upstate New York at Bible college. She will be home in about a month for the holidays. She is getting tired though between classes and work schedule, so please keep her in prayer.
The next three children are doing great. Home schooling the two is wonderful. We are having a very productive year so far. I’m up to date on my lesson plans and they are both right on schedule if not ahead. Amazing what devoting a little time to it will do! LOL All last year I felt like I was doing ‘catch-up’.
Our family had struggled with some church decisions for the past few months and we’ve been praying about that. We have worked out some things and it has been amazing to see God work already. We have started back with AWANA…all of us involved on Wednesday nights. Last Wednesday was our first night and it was refreshing to be back again. I didn’t realize I had missed it so much. Our youngest was in the Cubbie room and she had a ball. She won’t even go to Sunday School by herself. But she stayed in there the entire time without a peep. That was an answer to prayer! We will be making gingerbread houses again this year for the Christmas party. They are a lot of work, but fun too. It’s always a surprise to see the way they turn out.
Today is the day! The day when I HAVE to get out in the yard and wrap things up for the winter. I’ve not done any yard work since mid-August. Our son has mowed and kept sticks cleaned up…but the little details have not been attended to and it looks a little ragged out there. I’m still shaking myself into November! It can’t be here already. But, today is the day and I’m relieved to finish it up until next spring when I’ll be ready to tackle it all again.
Well, onto some baking. We have a pot-luck tomorrow and I always try to take a couple of items. I think we eat half of what is there! I’m trying a chocolate truffle pie…no pie crust and that is just fine with me! My husband wanted mashed potatoes for some reason, so I will make those today and put them into the crock pot to heat up at church. So, I’m eager to get started. When the weather cools I go into a cooking mood!
I pray your fall days are going well!
