The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window . . . snow, snow and snow - but it IS melting somewhat. The boys are getting a lot of snowboarding, sledding and snowmobiling in this winter.

I am remembering . . . a time as a young bride when I spent an afternoon making mints for a Sweetheart Banquet with an older lady from church. I received the news this morning that she's gone Home, and I've been thinking of her since.

I am thankful . . . for my mother-in-law. Her love for people and service to the Lord inspires me.

I am thinking . . . about the weekend - making homemade candy Saturday morning and Caleb's enthusiasm in encouraging me to open a bakery and candy shop (he would eat all my inventory!), Saturday afternoon when E. and I went to see a theatre production of "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe," staying up late Saturday night to watch Apollo Ono race, and then Sunday after church with more sledding and company with the cousins.

I am going . . . to the grocery store to pick up the items for which I have coupons that are about to expire as well as to get a few items for some new recipes. A library stop is in order as well to pick up an armadillo book for Eli and drop off documentaries on the Titanic that the boys watched.

I've been praying . . . for my church family. The Lord is convicting my heart about loving them well - one way is to pray for them faithfully.

From the kitchen . . . Oriental Chicken and Cherry Puddle Cake (in honor of Washington's birthday) for supper.

On the record player . . . an old Andy Williams 33.

Around the house . . . laundry as usual, finishing up March's newsletter, and critiquing Ben's report on Richard Bong.

This week . . . Bible study with my friend, a trip to a local motorcycle plant for a tour (hopefully), and the AWANA Pinewood Derby on Saturday.

A few of my favorite things . . . the warmth from the woodstove, homemade peanut butter cups and hot showers.

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