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FOR TODAY
Monday, November 30, 2009

Outside my window... it is storming!!!

I am hearing ... the kids at my school practice for their Christmas program.

I am praying for ... direction and guidance for next, healing of Alec's autism, and self-control for Bailey

I am remembering...how much easier it was when I didn't have to get the kids out of the house in the morning everyday for school.

I am wearing... black pants that make me look very skinny and a pink sweater and black dressy flip flops!!

I am going... to Lowe's and maybe Target after school - depending on the weather

I am hoping...to beat my record in the Reindeer run on Friday night!!!

On my mind... my relationship with Christ, making my home a haven, my kids relationship with each other, my church, my friends who are struggling with the same things I am struggling with, my mom's cancer, money...

Noticing that...God's grace is sufficient every single day, He is Sovereign, and He is the Peace that passes ALL understanding!!!

Pondering these words... "No matter your age, stage, or lifestyle, you can make your home a haven from a chaotic world." Quote from Making Your Home a Haven by Cyndy Salzmann

From the kitchen... shrimp and spaghetti on whole wheat pasta

Around the house... I am eager to finish decorating for Christmas, I can't wait to finish organizing Bailey's room - again, and can't wait till Friday when my cleaning lady will come and REALLY clean!!

One of my favorite things... books - God's Word first and foremost, but there are so many great books out there. Francine Rivers is a fabulous author.

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