The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

 

FOR TODAY, March 22nd, 2022

Outside my window ...

Its cold and snowing a very fine snow. I am sure it would feel like needles against the face. The bin men have just been through. I always hold my breath every week wondering if they will take my garbage or not. That is my age old fear of rejection coming to the surface I think!  It appears I don't think I am good enough even when it comes to my garbage,  lol

I am thinking ...

Yesterday I shared with my daughter that I would not be able to see her in person until I felt totally safe.  She and Tim have decided that they are no longer going to wear masks or socially distance, etc. now that all of the mandates have been dropped. I don't feel safe being in close contact with people who are not still practicing caution. I felt bad explaining this to her, but I have to do what I feel is right for me. She accused me of not loving her, being paranoid, not having enough faith, etc. I am a bit angry with our Government. They are dropping all the mandates but still saying that whilst the mandates have been dropped, they still recommend that people continue to wear masks and proceed with caution, sticking to their consistent groups, social distancing, sanitizing, etc.  Even Doctor Strang is saying he will continue to wear his mask. To be honest I was not comfortable spending time in close contact with Eileen and Tim before as they just hang out with whoever, but a small measure of comfort was there because I knew at least they were wearing masks.  Now  . . .  I am not comfortable at all.  She said to me, "I'm going to tell my dad."  like it was a threat.

I know I have to make allowances for her learning disability.  But it still causes me distress.

I am thankful for ...

The power of discernment. I pray to have it every day. The ability to know right from wrong, to make wise choices and decisions.  I think I have made a wise decision, even if it might seem like a wrong one to some people. I need to protect myself, my father, my sister and Dan. None of us are in good health and all of us have underlying health conditions that put us at risk.

In the kitchen ... 

Buttermilk Biscuit Muffins.  These are fabulously tasty!  Especially served warm with lashings of butter and jam. 

On my "To Cook" list ... 

Six Sisters Cheeseburger Wraps.  These look yummy. 

Good to know ... 

I am wanting to create ... 

Backroad Bloom.  Easy pot holders. 

A Beautiful Mess.  Rice heating pad. It looks like a cat. Cute! 

 

Fluffmonger.  Booper the Cat, free pattern and tutorial. Cute! 

 

A Little Craft in Your Day. How to sew perfect hems. 

Sew Very Crafty.  How to sew a closet safe. 

I am reading ... 

Grace To Become, by Emily Belle Freeman

God’s plan for each of His children includes progress, increase, and transformation. At the center of that plan is Jesus Christ, who offers enabling grace through His Atonement. This enabling strength includes saving grace, which helps us overcome, but also exalting grace, which helps us to become. 

In her signature meditative, soul-expanding style, Emily Belle Freeman explores how each of us can receive the power of Christ’s exalting grace as she draws out connections and parallels in the story of Abraham and the covenants that lead us to eternal life. 

A companion to Grace Where You Are, this book will help you better understand the relationship between faith and works as you seek transformation in your own life. Discover how both our incremental progression and our ultimate exaltation are made possible through grace.

Emily Belle Freeman could write a book about rocks and I would enjoy it. She is that kind of writer. 

I am looking forward to ...

General Conference which is coming up in two weeks time. I am excited to hear what our church leaders have to share with us. In preparation I have been listening to and reacquainting myself with one talk a day from the last conference. 

Dreaming about ... 

 

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I love the smell of a pipe  . . . 

 

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Spring blooms  . . . 

 

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Pansy's  . . . 

 

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Beautiful bumblebees  . . . 

 

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Lemon tarts  . . . 

Something to watch ... 

Skin Decision, Before and After on Netflix.  I think these two doctors are doing amazing things.

Makes me smile ... 

Yep  . . . 

Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

A snowy morning  . . .   

A thought to carry with you ...

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*When you help someone up a hill,

you get closer to the top yourself.

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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 and don't forget!  


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And I do too!