The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

FOR TODAY, January 13th 2019

Outside my window ...

Its cold, dark and dry.  I'll take cold and dry any day of the week. One does get tired of the rain and cold.  If we were in North America it would be snow and cold.  Snow is a whole lot prettier! (However harder to deal with!) 

I am thinking ...

Today's the day mom has her operation. I am hoping and praying all goes well.  If it doesn't, then I am trying to prepare myself for that, although I don't think you ever really can.  I had a nice conversation with her yesterday.  Her last words to me were, "I love you very much." I can still hear them in my head.  I will carry them with me over these next weeks when she is hopefully recovering and I won't have access to any means to talk to her.  I am also praying that she doesn't suffer any more memory loss due to the anaesthetic.  I don't want her to forget who we are. 

I am thankful ...

 

Prayer.  Yours, mine and anything in between. 

One of my favourite things ...

See above.

 In the kitchen ...

 

Fruity Chicken Salad  . . .  its really tasty.  How do you enjoy your chicken salad?  I like mine on whole wheat toast with a layer of baby salad greens.

On my "To Cook" list ... 

 

I will be cooking this "White Chicken Chili" today from my own kitchen.  We are having the new set of Missionary Sisters for supper  doing this with rice, some cornbread, a salad and making cupcakes for dessert.  

Good to know ... 

 

Although I only drink herbal infusions today, these things still apply.  Plus a hefty dose of prayer if I am feeling particularly low. 

I am creating ... 

  

Farmhouse Style Afghans from Annies Catalogue.  Love these. PDF download, not expensive however. 

 

Ideas Times Two.  Heart Shaped Pot Holders.  I need new ones, mine are all old and stained.   

 

Tried and True, Fabric Bun Warmer.  

 

Bee Hive Tea Cosy. TBee cosy designs on Etsy. Not free, but not expensive.  

 

CT Pub, Envelope Needle Case.  Complete free tutorial.  

Oh my goodness ... 

 

Milk and cookies.  I had forgotten how good they really are. 

I am reading ...  

 

The Story of Arthur Truluv, by Elizabeth Berg

For the past six months, Arthur Moses's days have looked the same: He tends to his rose garden and to Gordon, his cat, then rides the bus to the cemetery to visit his beloved late wife for lunch. The last thing Arthur would imagine is for one unlikely encounter to utterly transform his life.

 Eighteen-year-old Maddy Harris is an introspective girl who visits the cemetery to escape the other kids at school. One afternoon she joins Arthur--a gesture that begins a surprising friendship between two lonely souls. Moved by Arthur's kindness and devotion, Maddy gives him the nickname "Truluv." As Arthur's neighbor Lucille moves into their orbit, the unlikely trio band together and, through heartache and hardships, help one another rediscover their own potential to start anew.

Wonderfully written and full of profound observations about life, The Story of Arthur Truluv is a beautiful and moving novel of compassion in the face of loss, of the small acts that turn friends into family, and of the possibilities to achieve happiness at any age.

Looking Forward to ...
Having the sisters for supper today.  A most welcome distraction.

Dreaming About ...

 

 Candlit relaxation  . . . 

 

Daffodils . . .  spring will come . . . 

  

  

Little pig, little pig, let me come in  . . . . so sweet 

 

Vintage Button Cards  . . . 

  

Hand embroidered tea towels . . . 

Makes me smile ... 

 

The art of Margaret Tarrant.  It reminds me of my childhood.

Something to watch ...

  

Les Miserables on the BBC.  So well done!  And very true to the original story that Victor Hugo told/wrote.

A thought to carry with you  ...

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 *Pray in the name of Jesus Christ

about your concerns,

your fears, your weaknesses ...

Yes, the very longings of your heart.

And then . . .  LISTEN!

~President Russell M Nelson  •。★★ 。* 。 

Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

The Cornish coast in Cornwall . . .  wild, mystical and beautiful . . .  

And that's my daybook for this week!



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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
  ⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆ 



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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!  

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And I do too!