Everyday Life...Today

For Today, Tuesday September 22nd, 2009...
Outside my window... gloomy clouds...but a beautiful sunset fills the sky.

I am thinking... that my ways are not God's ways and His thougths are not my thoughts, though I'd like a peek at what He's thinking and planning :)

I am thankful for... my family, who is constant, loves me unconditionally, and enjoys the times we have together.

I am wearing... my pajamas which I donned when I got home from work. No soccer practice, no meetings, no dinner guests...a rare evening.

I am reading... Me, Myself and Lies-A Thought Closet Makeover (Bible Study material), Lincoln's Ladies, a biography of the life of Abraham Lincoln from the perspective of the women he encountered throughout his life...wow, what human could bear such grief?

I am hoping... for more of Him and less of me in the current difficulties.

I am creating... a plan in my head...but that may be as far as it gets...

I am praying...for my friend Mary Ellen....everyday...that her husband would return home, and that God would continue to be her Strength and Portion.

Around the house... love the new plug-in scent...dishwasher is running...school bags are packed by the front door, ready for a new day tomorrow...listening to "Biggest Loser".

From the kitchen...leftover lasgna from our time with Hayden, Heather, and Dorian this weekend...a stocked refrigerator thanks to my husband who doesn't mind grocery shopping...and a stash of chocolate :)

One of my favorite things... watching John play soccer... Lizzie 'dance to her own drum'...and Mark smile over the everyday things of life.

A few plans for the rest of the week...tomorrow's writing seminar at BCC, Children's Ministry meeting, soccer practice, staff development presentation on Friday, Saturday soccer tournament, and some needed family time.