The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY(November 16, 2009)

Outside my window...well, actually I am in my classroom with no window. That being said, I am looking forward to next year at this time when I will be at home looking out the window and hopefully it will be a beautiful fall day like it is today!!

I am thinking...of how blessed I am as well as what we are going to do over the Thanksgiving break.

I am thankful for...my church and its heart for missions and the fact that I had a part in helping to raise $8,000 for an orphanage in China.

From the learning rooms...I am constantly learning as I read, talk with other women, and watch and pray

From the kitchen...I am thinking of how tired I am of cooking and wishing someone would invite us to dinner!!

I am wearing...gray pants (size 8-which is really good for me!!) and a blue top and black flip flops.

I am creating...a game plan for homeschooling for next year.

I am going...to the library after school then home to catch up from the weekend.

I am reading...Living Simply and trying my hardest to apply these principles to my life - (I haven't actually started yet - LOL)

I am hoping...that I will be able to instill honor, order, and peace in my home ASAP!

I am hearing...the sounds of my students who are apparently finished with their rough drafts for their how-to papers.

Around the house...things are quite a mess, but for good reasons!!

One of my favorite things...is knowing that I have a church family to serve and love and who serve and love me back!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: re-group, read, my Thanksgiving feast at school, a homeschool meeting for next year, and my mom's 4th chemo (only two left after this!!)

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...I would if I only knew how!!!!

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