For Today: March 26, 2025

Looking out my window...

the sun is out, and everyday it gets warmer! Now that spring is here I crave being out in the sunshine.

I am hoping...

to find out soon if Dan's tumors have shrunk, or maybe even disappeared.  He had a CT scan last week, and the doctor called yesterday, but he didn't have much news to share.  He says we'll know more when Dan gets bloodwork done this Friday. 

 

I am thinking...

about a Woman's Day that I'm attending this weekend at Scott and Erin's Church. I hope to make some new friends since I'll be living in Newport soon! 

I am thankful...

that we will be living right behind Dan's son Scott , our Daughter-in-love Erin, and our grandkids! It's such a blessing that we will be able to help them when little Joseph is born in a couple months.

One of my favorite things...

is sharing my story of how I gave my life to Jesus, and what God has done in my life. This past week I spoke to the youth group at our church and shared with them how I originally started following God when I was sixteen. It reminded me how  much I loved working with teenagers over the years.

I am creating...

 more Diamond Paintings! It's my new hobby-I think I'm addicted! 

I am listening to...

a podcast interview that Eric Metaxas did with Dog the Bounty hunter.  He has an interesting story.

I am wearing...

light blue jeans and a T-shirt that says Grow in Grace. 

I am reading...

Grow the Good Life: why a vegetable garden will make you happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise. I wonder if Dan and I will be able to have a garden this year? We'll have lots to do since we'll be moving, and getting settled in.

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I am watching...

different movies in the evenings with Dan. But last night we watched yet another Phych episode. We are getting to the end of the series! 

I am learning...

 to pray more.

In my kitchen...

 I made an awesome stirfry with chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, green pepper, and onions over rice.

A quote...

"God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." — A.W. Tozer

A moment from this  week...

 

For Today: March 12, 2025

Looking out my window...

the snow is melting. It was warm yesterday and Dan and I worked outside. We also enjoyed just sitting in the sun later in the afternoon.

I am hoping...

to get better routines established again. I'm a part of The Minimal Mom's group online. It's helps keep me accountable with decluttering, organizing and homemaking. It's fun because they have zoom meetings twice a day so I can jump on and get stuff done around the house and socialize with other women doing the same things. 

I am thinking...

about Christian, and how he treated me to lunch yesterday at the PastAmore restaurant. It was fun and we had a great conversation. I'm proud of him because he is thinking about the future more, and he is also going to be taking his driving test soon!

I am thankful...

for my mom, it's her birthday this weekend and we are planning a family get together. I'm hoping that my brother's family can all come. 

One of my favorite things... 

is being a grandparent! Erin is due on Christian's birthday in May, we are so excited for this new little one!

I am creating...

a new diamond painting! It's of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and it's the largest one I've done so far. 

I am listening to...

a worship song that I first heard this Sunday at Church. It's called "Who is Like the Lord" by Highlands Worship.

I am wearing...

a new sweater that's tan with white stripes and light blue jeans.

I am reading...

Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

I am watching...

the Psych TV series in the evenings with Dan. We started it a while ago and watched most of the seasons. It's such a funny show! I'm also watching Severance once a week along with the kids. Sid is even having a party for the season finale with our family and a friend from work. She's so into it! 

I am learning...

to enjoy life each day, even through Dan's cancer treatments, knowing that God has us in his hands.

In my kitchen...

I'm making sourdough bread once a week now. I always marvel at what a good feeling I get when I make homemade bread! 

A quote...

A moment from this  week...

actually a picture of my boys taken years ago:

 and one of Sid when she was little: