The Simple Woman’s Daybook for July 18, 2016

For Today…

Looking out my window … the thunderstorms have finished rumbling through but the ground and sky shows evidence of their early morning activity.

I am thinking … about waking the children up. I’d like to let them sleep in after their week at camp, but it’s swim lesson week, so they’ll need to get up soon-ish.

I am thankful … for all the work I accomplished while they were gone last week, for my husband’s support and love, and for all the podcasts I listened too.

One of my favorite things … Breakfast in the oven. It’s smelling delicious.

I am wearing … pajamas still. I got up early, but I’ve not accomplished much.

I am creating … a book review in my head.

I read … Cindy Rollins’ new book, Mere Motherhood, last night in one sitting. I laughed, I commiserated, I loved it. Such humor, humility, and encouragement to rest in Jesus and his work. To see her learning process. Get your hands on it. I’ll be writing more.

I am hoping … that the school room I worked on last week stays as beautiful as it is now – or at least gets returned to that beauty consistently. I suppose it oughtn’t just be hope – I’ll need to Work the Plan.

I am learning …

In my kitchen … I sauteed some peppers and onions and ham in a big pan, then I poured 10 egg (scrambled) plus milk over the pan and a big handful of cheese. I stirred the cheese in. Then I topped it with more cheese and threw it in the oven to finish. It smells divine. I’m looking forward to breakfast.

In the school room … last week, it went from this to this. Those are video tours, below is a still picture of the “after.”

Post Script
I cannot emphasize enough how much I loved Mere Motherhood. Cindy has written a book that takes my breath away in its tying together the whats and hows and her life. The subtitle: “Morning Times, Nursery Rhymes nad My Journey toward Sanctification” is what you’ll find laced with humor, a humble and contrite heart, and straightforward admonition tempered with grace. I absolutely loved it … and I don’t think it is because I loved Cindy before, though I did.

Shared Quote … “That is how love works. You work hard at it and one day the work becomes joyful. Ordo Amoris.” Cindy Rollins, Mere Motherhood page 81

A moment from my day … I had to leave at 6:30 Saturday morning to get my kids (and a friend) from camp.

It was worth it:

Linking up with The Simple Woman.

One Comment

  1. Hello Dawn, I have enjoyed your post. The children do get tired after camp don't they and isn't it interesting how there is always a rather busy week to follow 🙂 But they always seem to cope. I am a grandmother but still get to hear all about it from the littlies (not so littlies some of them too).

    Diana

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