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Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello my dear friends! I am just popping on to say a very heart felt Happy Thanksgiving! I will not have a chance to get on tomorrow, so I wanted to make sure you all know how thankful I am for YOU!
My kiddos and I will be going to visit my Aunt and Uncle about 30 miles from our house, so no major traveling for us, but a busy day nonetheless! I send out a prayer to all those who ARE traveling. The weather in my neck of the woods isn't the greatest today and its supposed to get worse tonight with freezing rain, sleet and snow. On this the eve of Thanksgiving, I would like to share what I am thankful for.
- The fact that God loves us so much, he sent his only son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins!
- My beautiful children whom I adore with my entire heart!
- My loving, incredible boyfriend, who also happens to be my best friend! (How did I get so lucky?)
- My spectacular brothers, without whom I would have spent many a time stranded on the side of the road
- My beautiful sister-in-law who has always been there for me for almost as long as I can remember
- My supportive father who I know is proud of me even if he doesn't say it!
- Each and every one of my nieces and nephews. Each one of you holds a piece of my heart!
- My friends. They are always there when I need them, any time, day or night. Some of them for over a quarter of a century!
- My warm, cozy home. I may complain that it is too small and cramped, but it is filled with warmth, love and laughter.
- My job. I love the company I work for!!!!
- My health. Since I quit smoking, my kids and I have not been sick as often! Yaaa Hoo!!
- My kitties. When my kids are at their dads and my Honey has Drill, they do everything they can to keep me company. They talk to me, they snuggle with me, they make me laugh and they love me.
Thank you for letting me share what I am thankful for! It isn't until we look at our blessings that we see how wonderful our life truly is!
Safe journeys and Happy Thanksgiving my friends! God Bless you all!
Love Sheila
What/Who I am Praying For:
Everyone that is traveling over the holiday weekend
My children, boyfriend, and family
Our government as they face the tumultuous times ahead
My friends mother battling cancer
My friends brother recovering in a hospital so far from home
Our soldiers away from home, fighting for our freedoms
The families that await their return
My kiddos and I will be going to visit my Aunt and Uncle about 30 miles from our house, so no major traveling for us, but a busy day nonetheless! I send out a prayer to all those who ARE traveling. The weather in my neck of the woods isn't the greatest today and its supposed to get worse tonight with freezing rain, sleet and snow. On this the eve of Thanksgiving, I would like to share what I am thankful for.
- The fact that God loves us so much, he sent his only son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins!
- My beautiful children whom I adore with my entire heart!
- My spectacular brothers, without whom I would have spent many a time stranded on the side of the road
- My beautiful sister-in-law who has always been there for me for almost as long as I can remember
- My supportive father who I know is proud of me even if he doesn't say it!
- Each and every one of my nieces and nephews. Each one of you holds a piece of my heart!
- My friends. They are always there when I need them, any time, day or night. Some of them for over a quarter of a century!
- My warm, cozy home. I may complain that it is too small and cramped, but it is filled with warmth, love and laughter.
- My job. I love the company I work for!!!!
- My kitties. When my kids are at their dads and my Honey has Drill, they do everything they can to keep me company. They talk to me, they snuggle with me, they make me laugh and they love me.
-Living in a small rural community where my family has deep roots! Five generations of deep roots!
Safe journeys and Happy Thanksgiving my friends! God Bless you all!
Love Sheila
What/Who I am Praying For:
Everyone that is traveling over the holiday weekend
My children, boyfriend, and family
Our government as they face the tumultuous times ahead
My friends mother battling cancer
My friends brother recovering in a hospital so far from home
Our soldiers away from home, fighting for our freedoms
The families that await their return
Monday, November 22, 2010
Some of my Favorite Things
I know I haven't been posting much lately my dear friends. The end of the semester is approaching for me which means my workload has increased, along with preparing for the Holidays and my children's schedules. So tonight I thought I would take a few minutes and post a few of my favorite things (besides my children and boyfriend....
So, there you have it! These are a few of my favorite things, aside from my children, my boyfriend and my family! :) What are some of YOUR favorite things?
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| Baking, especially when it is done with family! |
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| Fall is my favorite season! |
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| Books! Reading! See my newest stack? |
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| My kitties!! This is Sassy, but I have Jinx too! |
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| My latest passion....Knitting! |
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| And of course my quilting! |
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| Canoeing! |
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| And Faeries! This is Twig at the Minnesota Renaissance Fair in August 2010! |
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thank you doesn't say enough......
As the proud girlfriend of a Soldier, daughter of a vet and with many uncles, cousins and friends who serve, I want to say THANK YOU to all the service members and veterans who serve our glorious country! May God Bless each and every one of you.
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" - John F. Kennedy
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wishes and Dreams.
Hello Dear Friends, I am feeling a bit melancholy and nostalgic today. There are just days when I look at my life and inspect it thoroughly. I look at all the pieces of it and wonder if they are where they are supposed to be, if there are any missing, or if I have too many! With all I have going on in my life, I can honestly say that my life is not what I wanted it to be, nor is it where I expected it to be.
When I was growing up, all I ever wanted to do was to get married, be a Mama and live happily ever after. I wanted tons of kids (six or more) and I wanted to stay at home with them and care for them. Laura Ingalls Wilder was my hero and my idol and I wanted to live just like she did. I played house in the yard or in the play shed, sewing curtains and things for my "house". I borrowed my mothers dishes and silverware to "can" and "put up" food for the winter. I gardened and took care of my baby dolls and I loved every minute of it! How far from that dream my life is today.
Today I am a single parent, raising my 2 beautiful children on my own. I work a full time job and go to school part time so that I can better my circumstance and that of my children. All the while I can't help but feel that I a putting myself farther in debt for something that really doesn't mean a whole lot to me when held up against my "Dream". I wonder if my children appreciate what I am doing or ever will. I wonder what impact it is having or will have on their lives. Is this the right decision? It doesn't further me in my walk with the Lord, it doesn't help me to spend time with my children while they are still young. It keeps me from that which I love to do, my quilting, knitting, writing, reading, homemaking, etc. Yet I don't want to face the loan payments yet and I don't want to quit in the middle of what I started.
I also fear that if I follow my dream, it will be too late in coming for any qualitative good in my children's lives. At 15 and 9, they have been molded and shaped by the circumstances of their lives. They are the children of divorce. They suffer daily with the pain of having parents that not only live apart, but live in separate states. They hurt and I can't help them, which makes me hurt. They have resentment and anger and I can't help that either. Their father is a born and bred "city boy". He sees no benefit to living out in the country, so far from civilization and the modern convenience. He plays inappropriate music around them, lets them watch inappropriate movies and has exposed them to a way of life that is in direct contrast to that which I wanted to teach them. He has let the genie out of the bottle in regards to modern society and there is no putting it back.
I long for the quiet simple life. The life of gardening, homemaking, and caring for my loves. My heart aches that I cannot live that life. I trust the Lord and I will follow where he leads, but I dream of someday having that time, that place, that life. A house in the country where I can have my gardens, some animals, peace and quiet and love....I love to go over to Rosie's blog and wander through. Check it out....Rosie's Ramblings She lives my dream and I hope and pray that someday, my life will resemble hers....Until then I pray that the Lord hears my cry and helps me to find the path I am to follow.
When I was growing up, all I ever wanted to do was to get married, be a Mama and live happily ever after. I wanted tons of kids (six or more) and I wanted to stay at home with them and care for them. Laura Ingalls Wilder was my hero and my idol and I wanted to live just like she did. I played house in the yard or in the play shed, sewing curtains and things for my "house". I borrowed my mothers dishes and silverware to "can" and "put up" food for the winter. I gardened and took care of my baby dolls and I loved every minute of it! How far from that dream my life is today.
Today I am a single parent, raising my 2 beautiful children on my own. I work a full time job and go to school part time so that I can better my circumstance and that of my children. All the while I can't help but feel that I a putting myself farther in debt for something that really doesn't mean a whole lot to me when held up against my "Dream". I wonder if my children appreciate what I am doing or ever will. I wonder what impact it is having or will have on their lives. Is this the right decision? It doesn't further me in my walk with the Lord, it doesn't help me to spend time with my children while they are still young. It keeps me from that which I love to do, my quilting, knitting, writing, reading, homemaking, etc. Yet I don't want to face the loan payments yet and I don't want to quit in the middle of what I started.
I also fear that if I follow my dream, it will be too late in coming for any qualitative good in my children's lives. At 15 and 9, they have been molded and shaped by the circumstances of their lives. They are the children of divorce. They suffer daily with the pain of having parents that not only live apart, but live in separate states. They hurt and I can't help them, which makes me hurt. They have resentment and anger and I can't help that either. Their father is a born and bred "city boy". He sees no benefit to living out in the country, so far from civilization and the modern convenience. He plays inappropriate music around them, lets them watch inappropriate movies and has exposed them to a way of life that is in direct contrast to that which I wanted to teach them. He has let the genie out of the bottle in regards to modern society and there is no putting it back.
I long for the quiet simple life. The life of gardening, homemaking, and caring for my loves. My heart aches that I cannot live that life. I trust the Lord and I will follow where he leads, but I dream of someday having that time, that place, that life. A house in the country where I can have my gardens, some animals, peace and quiet and love....I love to go over to Rosie's blog and wander through. Check it out....Rosie's Ramblings She lives my dream and I hope and pray that someday, my life will resemble hers....Until then I pray that the Lord hears my cry and helps me to find the path I am to follow.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
A Day in the Life....
Hi there, it's so nice to see you! :) I am taking some time tonight for me. I was supposed to have class but we are only reviewing for a test that is next Thurs. We will be reviewing on Tues. night as well, so I decided to take a night off. My kids loved it and I got a LOT done! It was a night well deserved as I am finding this semester much tougher than I ever expected it to be. I posted earlier, so not a lot to say tonight, but I thought I would share a few pictures of the evening....
Who/What I am Praying For....
My friend struggling with depression
My kids
My bestie and her new relationship
Me, as I remember my mom...
What I am Thankful For...
My kitties
Beautiful weather in early November in Wisconsin
Receiving a phone call you have been waiting for
Who/What I am Praying For....
My friend struggling with depression
My kids
My bestie and her new relationship
Me, as I remember my mom...
What I am Thankful For...
My kitties
Beautiful weather in early November in Wisconsin
Receiving a phone call you have been waiting for
The Mean Mother.....
So in my earlier post, I mentioned a poem called The Mean Mother. I love this poem and honestly believe in it!
The Mean Mother...
A mean mother never allows candy or sweets to take the place of a well-balanced meal.
A mean mother insists on knowing where her children are at all times, who their friends are and what they are doing.
A mean mother actually has the nerve to break the child labor law by making her children work ~ washing dishes, making beds, learning to cook ~ all sorts of cruel and unpleasant chores.
a mean mother makes life miserable for her offspring by insiting they always tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
While her children's friends are dating at the "mature" age of 14, the mean mother makes her children wait until age 16...
A mean mother produces teenagers who are wiser and stand a little straighter and taller....and she is secretly tickled to piecs when her children call her mean~
What the world needs now are more "mean" mothers and fathers.
~L. Voskuil Dutter
The Mean Mother...
A mean mother never allows candy or sweets to take the place of a well-balanced meal.
A mean mother insists on knowing where her children are at all times, who their friends are and what they are doing.
A mean mother actually has the nerve to break the child labor law by making her children work ~ washing dishes, making beds, learning to cook ~ all sorts of cruel and unpleasant chores.
a mean mother makes life miserable for her offspring by insiting they always tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
While her children's friends are dating at the "mature" age of 14, the mean mother makes her children wait until age 16...
A mean mother produces teenagers who are wiser and stand a little straighter and taller....and she is secretly tickled to piecs when her children call her mean~
What the world needs now are more "mean" mothers and fathers.
~L. Voskuil Dutter
Sheila's Simple Woman Daybook....
For Today: Thursday 11/4/10
Outside My Window: The parking lot at work and the highway going by. Wishing I could be on that road, headed home to my children....soon, very soon....
I am Thinking: That the day has come with mixed emotions, sad, happy, excitement, worry, anticipation and love
I am Thankful For: My children, wonderful friends and heat!
I am Praying For: A dear friend as they fight their demons, my children in their life journey and my father for continued healing.
I am Wearing: Blue jeans, long sleeved white t-shirt with a mustard colored zip up hoodie and my brown Doc Martins
I am Creating: A beautiful cream colored scarf as I learn to knit and a wonderous bug emblazoned baby quilt!
I am Going: Straight home after work for the first time in weeks!
I am Hoping: That things get back to normal very soon!
I am Hearing: Room for Two sing "Roots before Branches" and the heater
I am Remembering: My Mother, today would have been my parents 49th Wedding Anniversary. I miss you Mama!
I am Learning: That I can't fix everything.
From My Kitchen: BBQ Ribs in the crockpot, mashed potatoes and veggies for dinner
On my mind: Lots of worry today. My dear friend with Depression has taken a turn for the worse. I pray without ceasing....
Words to Ponder: "Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.:" I Corinthians 16:13-14
One of my Favorite Things: A set of brand new pens in beautiful colors, pink, aqua, purple, green to use in a new journal!
Plans for the next few days: Tonight, make Apple Tartlets and go through all of Baby Girl's clothes to determine what fits, what doesn't, what she needs and what we can donate. Tomorrow, take the kids to their dad and then celebrate Paul and I's 5 year anniversary! The weekend is wide open and kid free, just him and I!
A Picture to Share:
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| My mom on the left and my Aunt on the right. I miss you Mom!! Thinking of you today! |
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