1st~ sleeping in; fresh, hot coffee (why was it so super yummy this morning?!); driving Matt to school and our chat; walking into work w/ my boss; catching up books somewhat; road trip for work; Matt doing homework promptly
2nd~ MorningStar Mission's holiday basket sign-up and the super sweet ladies I talked to while in line; texts from friends; hustle and bustle of a short work day; picking Matt up at school; a boy who was good at school even though the lights went out, all moved to auditorium together to study (could have been an auditory nightmare) and a cold lunch of one small slice of pizza and a bag of carrots; driving to Matt's doctor appointment in Aurora and the nice chat we had; doctor being polite/ kind; listening to Matt's chatter as we drove home; Matt taking off to ride his scooter/ hang out down the street w/ all the teens; kitchen counter cleaned thoroughly; laundry; Bible study time and where He lead me; sleep
3rd~ sleeping in; captain snuggle-butt; a lake in my bed (we're still learning); toast with peanut butter; Matt inviting me to "put on a skirt" and join him on the front 'porch' while he ate breakfast and waited for the bus; work; too short skirt into 'free pile'; Avon order here :) and boots returned; Bon Jovi Unplugged samples here :D; him all dressed up~ dang!; a chat with a Christian friend and silent prayers for His will in her life; errand for work; offering Christ even if they refuse Him; remembering He closes some doors to open better ones and being able to be strong in this even if it hurts; 2nd road trip for work; anticipating tomorrow's church trip; feeling truly broken; all the blessings He bestows that I cannot anticipate.
4th~ sleeping in (this is becoming a pattern); a sweet boy; the puddle in my bed; generic raisin bran; skipping coffee, then buying a caramel frappe at McDonald's; salad for lunch; quiet research; call from a friend; texts from friends; long chats; getting books somewhat caught up; free firewood; Aiden loving his birthday present from Matt and I; sitting securely in His love
5th~ the way He works in my heart to change me
6th~ crystal clear vision; happy, smooth morning; conscientious parenting; new candy to sell at work; realizing where my heart is; road trip for work and the side trip for Matt to take in his recycling~ $9.00; watching Matt divide his earnings~ $1.00 for tithes, $4.00 owed to me, $4.00 his personal spending money
7th~ nice morning; early to church breakfast; fun Sunday school class with the kids :); church service that hit home (I think for everyone in the congregation!); that look; that soft small smile; a simple lunch; banana-vanilla yogurt in the dehydrator (house smells so yummy!); simpler dinner; bit of laundry done; new resolve on laundry issues; just wanting to please Him; thankfulness that the drama is not mine; quick chat with a friend; texts; knowing it's soon; knitting and relaxing; just being grateful
8th~ sleeping in (although this has to stop as I need to be getting up to pray); cooperative boy; to work on time; texts; boss here; fresh, hot coffee (at least it was when I poured it!); knowing I am loved by the King; www.aholyexperience.com; getting a lot accomplished at work; oatmeal for a late breakfast at my desk; knowing He is working all this for his plan and for good in my life; Matt helping clean our apartment at work; Matt reading Proverbs 8 to me; Matt with me all day; meeting with boss and huge sense of relief;
11th~ sleeping in and snuggling Matt; having a son I'm proud of; watching him have fun last night at the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge; who he is when he gets the right sort of attention/ encouragement; a smooth morning; a nice, hot shower; texts from those I love; chat w/ a friend and her perspective; uneventful drive to work; nice clothes from Helen; Coca Cola slushie; the planning of a hike for us to complete the Will County Woods Walk Challenge; respectful, polite young people; the amazing way He provides; His response to our obedience; chat with a sweet church lady and finding we have a mutual acquaintance; being stood up for a hike; hiking alone with Matt at Joliet Ironworks; quiet evening at home; a lot of help from Matt
12th~ sleeping in until 7:00 am and Matt still catching the bus to school; hanging out Matt's wool blanket and my pillow cases before work
17th~ dry bed; sweet; sleepy boy; fresh, hot coffee; hanging Matt's laundry on rack to dry; made bed; new cell phone; nice drive to work; new head coverings and lesson included from Him; texts from church friends; a lot of work done at work; working on creative projects and watching it all come together; Avon here and ready to sort tonight; Bible study this evening
18th~ a visit from a friend and his actual realization of where I am in my walk and the implications toward our friendship/ relationship
19th~ Matt's bus driver being willing to come back for him when he missed his bus; fresh, hot coffee; having a job
20th~ cooperative, hurried morning; drive to Joliet Airport for a flight that is next Saturday; a sweet son and his heart-felt compliments; Avon orders; sweet friends; true friends through it all;
26th~ sleeping in all snuggled up to Matt; beautiful soft mist hanging over my lot this morning; hanging out a blanket on the fence; fresh, hot coffee; Matt loading the Jeep with items to take to work; payroll getting done without hassles; Matt cleaning his apartment happily; oatmeal for breakfast; Spanish rice with kielbasa for lunch; longing to hear his voice; separation from many, but feeling closer to a few and the peace it brings; and his voice and my heart skips a beat (as it always does); free firewood; hurricane Sandy; Avon orders and financial stability; Matt stacking firewwod (even if under duress); wanting a Coke, but drinking Arizona green tea with ginseng; laundry folded; fire roaring; cooperation; Matt;s hair cut; snuggle time; knitting, relaxing and praying
27th~ Young Eagles Flight at Joliet Airport; watching my son board a small plane; hearing Matt's excitement before and after his flight; work; errand for work; Tabitha at Harris BMO; Matt looking through work library for more books to read; a tenant interested in our church; Matt playing Christian music for me on his radio
28th~ breakfast with church family; watching Matt and Dimiko's antics; a good pastor; Rosie Mabry's coming wedding; message in church service that clarified; hike with Matt on Old Plank Road Trail; rules are the rules; Matt to bed early; house 70F without running furnace; furnace set back down to 55F~ my bill will be low, yet we will be warm; long, hot shower; Lafaye's order added to my Avon order; surprise ordered for someone fuzzy; texts with Mfon (giggle-giggle); knitting second bath mat and plotting & planning my next project; listening to the John Moore show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgM7UU9FzEg&feature=em-share_video_user; peaceful home; fire roaring; laundry drying by the fire; glass of cold milk
29th~
2nd~ MorningStar Mission's holiday basket sign-up and the super sweet ladies I talked to while in line; texts from friends; hustle and bustle of a short work day; picking Matt up at school; a boy who was good at school even though the lights went out, all moved to auditorium together to study (could have been an auditory nightmare) and a cold lunch of one small slice of pizza and a bag of carrots; driving to Matt's doctor appointment in Aurora and the nice chat we had; doctor being polite/ kind; listening to Matt's chatter as we drove home; Matt taking off to ride his scooter/ hang out down the street w/ all the teens; kitchen counter cleaned thoroughly; laundry; Bible study time and where He lead me; sleep
3rd~ sleeping in; captain snuggle-butt; a lake in my bed (we're still learning); toast with peanut butter; Matt inviting me to "put on a skirt" and join him on the front 'porch' while he ate breakfast and waited for the bus; work; too short skirt into 'free pile'; Avon order here :) and boots returned; Bon Jovi Unplugged samples here :D; him all dressed up~ dang!; a chat with a Christian friend and silent prayers for His will in her life; errand for work; offering Christ even if they refuse Him; remembering He closes some doors to open better ones and being able to be strong in this even if it hurts; 2nd road trip for work; anticipating tomorrow's church trip; feeling truly broken; all the blessings He bestows that I cannot anticipate.
4th~ sleeping in (this is becoming a pattern); a sweet boy; the puddle in my bed; generic raisin bran; skipping coffee, then buying a caramel frappe at McDonald's; salad for lunch; quiet research; call from a friend; texts from friends; long chats; getting books somewhat caught up; free firewood; Aiden loving his birthday present from Matt and I; sitting securely in His love
5th~ the way He works in my heart to change me
6th~ crystal clear vision; happy, smooth morning; conscientious parenting; new candy to sell at work; realizing where my heart is; road trip for work and the side trip for Matt to take in his recycling~ $9.00; watching Matt divide his earnings~ $1.00 for tithes, $4.00 owed to me, $4.00 his personal spending money
7th~ nice morning; early to church breakfast; fun Sunday school class with the kids :); church service that hit home (I think for everyone in the congregation!); that look; that soft small smile; a simple lunch; banana-vanilla yogurt in the dehydrator (house smells so yummy!); simpler dinner; bit of laundry done; new resolve on laundry issues; just wanting to please Him; thankfulness that the drama is not mine; quick chat with a friend; texts; knowing it's soon; knitting and relaxing; just being grateful
8th~ sleeping in (although this has to stop as I need to be getting up to pray); cooperative boy; to work on time; texts; boss here; fresh, hot coffee (at least it was when I poured it!); knowing I am loved by the King; www.aholyexperience.com; getting a lot accomplished at work; oatmeal for a late breakfast at my desk; knowing He is working all this for his plan and for good in my life; Matt helping clean our apartment at work; Matt reading Proverbs 8 to me; Matt with me all day; meeting with boss and huge sense of relief;
11th~ sleeping in and snuggling Matt; having a son I'm proud of; watching him have fun last night at the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge; who he is when he gets the right sort of attention/ encouragement; a smooth morning; a nice, hot shower; texts from those I love; chat w/ a friend and her perspective; uneventful drive to work; nice clothes from Helen; Coca Cola slushie; the planning of a hike for us to complete the Will County Woods Walk Challenge; respectful, polite young people; the amazing way He provides; His response to our obedience; chat with a sweet church lady and finding we have a mutual acquaintance; being stood up for a hike; hiking alone with Matt at Joliet Ironworks; quiet evening at home; a lot of help from Matt
12th~ sleeping in until 7:00 am and Matt still catching the bus to school; hanging out Matt's wool blanket and my pillow cases before work
17th~ dry bed; sweet; sleepy boy; fresh, hot coffee; hanging Matt's laundry on rack to dry; made bed; new cell phone; nice drive to work; new head coverings and lesson included from Him; texts from church friends; a lot of work done at work; working on creative projects and watching it all come together; Avon here and ready to sort tonight; Bible study this evening
18th~ a visit from a friend and his actual realization of where I am in my walk and the implications toward our friendship/ relationship
19th~ Matt's bus driver being willing to come back for him when he missed his bus; fresh, hot coffee; having a job
20th~ cooperative, hurried morning; drive to Joliet Airport for a flight that is next Saturday; a sweet son and his heart-felt compliments; Avon orders; sweet friends; true friends through it all;
26th~ sleeping in all snuggled up to Matt; beautiful soft mist hanging over my lot this morning; hanging out a blanket on the fence; fresh, hot coffee; Matt loading the Jeep with items to take to work; payroll getting done without hassles; Matt cleaning his apartment happily; oatmeal for breakfast; Spanish rice with kielbasa for lunch; longing to hear his voice; separation from many, but feeling closer to a few and the peace it brings; and his voice and my heart skips a beat (as it always does); free firewood; hurricane Sandy; Avon orders and financial stability; Matt stacking firewwod (even if under duress); wanting a Coke, but drinking Arizona green tea with ginseng; laundry folded; fire roaring; cooperation; Matt;s hair cut; snuggle time; knitting, relaxing and praying
27th~ Young Eagles Flight at Joliet Airport; watching my son board a small plane; hearing Matt's excitement before and after his flight; work; errand for work; Tabitha at Harris BMO; Matt looking through work library for more books to read; a tenant interested in our church; Matt playing Christian music for me on his radio
28th~ breakfast with church family; watching Matt and Dimiko's antics; a good pastor; Rosie Mabry's coming wedding; message in church service that clarified; hike with Matt on Old Plank Road Trail; rules are the rules; Matt to bed early; house 70F without running furnace; furnace set back down to 55F~ my bill will be low, yet we will be warm; long, hot shower; Lafaye's order added to my Avon order; surprise ordered for someone fuzzy; texts with Mfon (giggle-giggle); knitting second bath mat and plotting & planning my next project; listening to the John Moore show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgM7UU9FzEg&feature=em-share_video_user; peaceful home; fire roaring; laundry drying by the fire; glass of cold milk
29th~
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