My Day…so far

It’s time for Monday’s meme. I hope you join us at Simple Amazing Grace.

Here is a peek into my week via the meme, My Day…so far, hosted by Simple Amazing Grace. Be sure to join us at this link.

The date today? – September 24, 2018

How’s the weather? – 55°. degrees and sunny. The high will be 92°.

What chore around the house have you been putting off doing? – As usual, cooking for the week. When I make full or partial meals, I eat so much better.

What are you reading? – Living a Life You Love by Joyce Meyer and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

A Scripture verse you’d like to share? – God claims the world as His. Everything and everyone belongs to Him! Psalm 24:1

A prayer request you’d like to share? – I want to take back control of my food intake. Please pray I rely on God’s will and power for this endeavor.

How about a creative project you are working on? – October is #Write31Days – a writing challenge: every October, every day. I am planning my posts and want to write a couple before October starts.

What special dish or baked item are you planning for this week? Beef Stroganoff (dairy free) – I don’t have a recipe yet.

Something coming up you’re looking forward to? – Going camping this weekend with the family. There are only two more camping trips planned for the year. After that, it might, just might, get cold around here.

A photo you’d like to share? 

I spent time with my grand children last week. We almost always do ART! We made and painted magnets.

A funny graphic, photo or quote?

We also played with stickers. It was most fun when we put the stickers on our faces.

Any parting thoughts? – My heart is full of gratitude … for things … like a new computer – mine broke last week … for people … like grand daughters who let me snuggle with them … for places … like my home and church – both are safe, heart touching places … for God …. who answers prayers and empowers me for His tasks for my life.

My Day…so far

It’s time for Monday meme. I hope you join us at Simple Amazing Grace .

Here is a peek into my week via the meme, My Day…so far, hosted by Simple Amazing Grace. Be sure to join us at this link.

The date today? – September 3, 2018

How’s the weather? – It is a sunny, hazy, 82° . The high is supposed to be 93°.

What are you wearing? – Black jeans, royal blue top

What chore around the house have you been putting off doing? – Decluttering my trunk – Decluttering in general is a never-ending task I procrastinate on.

What are you reading? – Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss and An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L’Engle

A Scripture verse you’d like to share? – Commit everything you do to the Lord.Trust Him, and He will help you. Psalm 37:5

A prayer request you’d like to share? – That I would be faithful in eating a healthy diet this week.

How about a creative project you are working on? – I still need to find yellow fabric for a back pack. I’ve gone to one store and didn’t find what I wanted. And the other project for this week, is to decorate a cake for a 2-year-old boy.

What special dish or baked item are you planning for this week? – Trying to perfect a vegan, gluten-free cake.

Something coming up you’re looking forward to? – Baking and delivering a birthday cake to a child in foster care.

Your latest acquisition? – I will buy two 9 inch round baking pans. today.

A photo you’d like to share? 

My daughter and I visited The Peace Garden at our State Capital this week. This rose is one of my favorite ones there.

A funny graphic, photo or quote? – Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing to NOT put the tomato in your fruit salad.

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My Day…so far — Monday, August 27, 2018

It’s time for Monday’s meme. I hope you join us at Simple Amazing Grace.

The date today: – Monday, 27 August 2018

How’s the weather? Currently 58°  with a high of 83°, the sky is hazy because of surrounding fires.

What are you wearing? – Plaid pj bottoms with matching salmon coloured top

What chore around the house have you been putting off doing? – Making up my mason jar salads and menu for the week

What are you reading? – Wisdom Psalms (for work) and Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free Hardcover by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. This second book is for my September book club.

A Scripture verse you’d like to share.

Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes. ~ Psalm 37:7

A prayer request you’d like to share? What a blessing it can be to pray for one another! – That I would seek God’s wisdom and take time to meditate on His Word.

How about a creative project you are working on? One in progress or one still in your head. – Decide on the cake design for a 2-year-old’s birthday.  … My daughter and I joined Cake4kids. This is an organization that makes birthday cakes for kiddos in the foster care system and for at risk kiddos.

What special dish or baked item are you planning for this week? – Something to do with zucchini.

Something coming up you’re looking forward to. – Auditioning to read a book for the blind. The audition is this Friday.

Your latest acquisition? – A 2018/2019 calendar from the dollar store. I LOVE to write in them. I don’t always look at them as I most often use my Google calendar on my cell phone.

A photo you’d like to share? 

This is most likely the cake I will make for the 2-year-old’s birthday party. This is a practice cake.

A graphic, photo or quote?

I read this in The Art of Neighboring.

Any parting thoughts? – I am not thinking anything very profound this a.m.

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My Day…so far – August 24, 2018

What a fun way to start a week. This is like doing a time capsule. On Mondays I will link to this meme, My Day…so far.

The date today.
Friday, 24 August 2018 – But in the future I will do this on Mondays with everyone else doing the meme, My Day So Far, at Simple Amazing Grace  

How’s the weather?
It is cool (58 degrees) and the high will be 85. It is also cloudy (no chance of rain), a little breezy, and best of all no smell of smoke.

What are you wearing?
Plaid PJ bottoms and a black tee-shirt that says, “What doesn’t challenge you, doesn’t change you.”

 What chore around the house have you been putting off doing?
Besides the ongoing work of decluttering, making up my menu for next week and prepping meals for it.

 Is there anything in your fridge you need to throw out? What?  Do you even recognize it?
Nope, it is in good shape.

What are you reading?
Wisdom Psalms (for work) and Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants by Louise Giglio

A Scripture verse you’d like to share.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91: 1-2

A prayer request you’d like to share? What a blessing it can be to pray for one another!
That I could write a reasonable weekend To-Do list and accomplish it all by Monday.

How about a creative project you are working on? One in progress or one still in your head. one another!
Buy yellow fabric for two little backpacks and sew them up.

What special dish or baked item are you planning for this week?
Good question and challenge. I’d like to make up (mason) jars of salad for lunches next week. And I’d like to make a stir fry with fresh veggies from my garden and from a friend’s garden.

Something coming up you’re looking forward to.
On Sunday, our church is sponsoring a community breakfast in a shopping center. In addition to breakfast, there will be two bounce houses, games with lots of candy as prizes, a face painter and a prayer booth.

Your latest acquisition?
Two number candles. I want to make a graphic for a post I am writing this week.

 A photo you’d like to share?
The eyes in this photo belong to one of my granddaughters. I made this with the Bible Lens app. It is easy to use and free.

 A funny graphic, photo or quote?
“And keep a sense of humor. It doesn’t mean you have to tell jokes. If you can’t think of anything else, when you’re my age, take off your clothes and walk in front of a mirror. I guarantee you’ll get a laugh.” ~ Art Linkletter. … I like laughter!

Any parting thoughts?
I like this idea of checking in on my week, before it starts.. I like the idea of having a placeholder for some of my thoughts and activities. it is like a time capsule that I can enjoy looking at later in life.

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