The Simple Woman’s Daybook

 

For today...

Easter Sunday

April 4, 2021

Looking out my window...

I am thinking...

That it will be another quiet Easter.

I am thankful for...

The nice weather we have been having.

One of my favorite things...

Brunch with hubby.

I am creating...

A cross-stitch coaster.

I am wearing... 

 Blue leggings and a black shirt.

I am hearing...

Birds singing & a dog barking.

I am reading... 

The Lords of the North by Bernard Cornell

I am learning...

What rest is for me.

Around the house... 

Some flower bed planning.

In my kitchen...

Cinnamon buns and fresh fruit.

In my garden...

Pondering these words... 

“May you never become so busy

You neglect to enjoy

The life you create.”

~Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith~

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Spring cleaning~

A moment from my day...

~Pretty nails for Easter~

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

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Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook. 

Good Friday Reflections

Weary.

That best describes how I feel.

The last year and a half has been a roller coaster of ups and downs.

It began when we had to put down our faithful companion.

Then came our son’s engagement to a wonderful girl,

followed by a short notice whirlwind trip to Montreal

for my daughter’s Visa interview,

all while wedding planning.

Within six weeks we celebrated my son’s wedding,

Packed my daughter’s life into five suitcases as she prepared to move out of country,

Followed by her wedding a few weeks later.

During this time we also lost a father.

Then came Covid and lockdowns,

more funerals as we lost two aunts,

a friend’s son

and a close friend,

all unexpectedly and none due to Covid.

Add in a new full time job and my world had changed

drastically and quickly.

Then the call you never want,

my hubby had been in a car accident on the way to work.

We are thankful he is alive and his injuries minor considering.

He is still only back to work part time but improving each day.

Weary.

As I look out my window I wonder if that’s how the disciples felt,

How Jesus felt.

After all, they had been on the ministry road for three years.

I am sure they felt like their life was a bit of a roller coaster as well.

But as I sip my coffee and watch the sun,

Notice the greening of the grace,

And listen to the birds sing,

I feel something else,

Hope.

The disciples didn’t know the rest of the story,

But we do,

And Sunday is coming.

As I reflect on Good Friday and Easter

I can feel the hope growing inside,

The anticipation for what lies ahead.

Yes I’ve had lots of ups and downs

The past year and a half

But I am looking forward to this new chapter of my journey.

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

 

 

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

For today... 

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Looking out my window...

It is cloudy and the wind is picking up.

We have a Wind Warning for today

with winds gusting up to 120 kph

and also a Snow Squall Watch.

I am thinking... 

That I am ready for a new normal.

I am thankful for...

the fact that vaccines are being administered.

One of my favorite things...

Quiet Sundays.

I am creating...

Monthly master list for April.

I am wearing... 

 Black leggings and a red sweatshirt.

I am hearing...

The clock ticking.

I am reading... 

God Walk by Mark Buchanan.

I am learning...

That I need to find balance.

Around the house... 

A few little things of spring.

In my kitchen...

Chicken Noodle Soup is simmering.

In my garden...

It’s still too early but I am planning

new front flowerbeds.

Pondering these words... 

To control our passions we must govern our habits,

And keep watch over ourselves in the

Small details of every day life.

~Sir John Zubbock~

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Manicure~

~Easter Services~

~Outdoor family gathering - weather permitting~

A moment from my day...

~Saw the first Robin of the season~

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

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Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

For today... 

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Looking out my window...

I am thinking... 

Of my mom’s upcoming surgery.

I am thankful for...

Safe travel on the awful road conditions we have had.

One of my favorite things...

Christmas music & a cup of tea.

I am creating...

Photo albums.

I am wearing... 

Black cargo pants, black long sleeved shirt.

I am hearing...

Christmas music.

I am reading... 

The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle

I am learning...

That I need to improve on myself-care.

Around the house... 

Indoor Christmas decorations have started to go up.

In my kitchen...

Minestrone soup for lunch.

In my garden...

Lots of snow.

Pondering these words... 

To control our passions we must govern our habits,

And keep watch over ourselves in the

Small details of every day life.

~Sir John Zubbock~

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Spending time with my parents~

~Finish Christmas shopping~

A moment from my day...

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

I am joining...

Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook