Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Simple Woman #53


For Today . . . August 4, 2009

Outside my window. . . cloudy, windy, and very cool as we drive home from Jasper after a weekend of camping and hiking (for the dads).  We had to abandon our plans of a morning bike ride - it was just too cold.  

I am  thankful . . . that the hikers returned safely and have many stories to share about their adventures.  

And I am also thankful . . . for camping time with 4 of our grandchildren and 2 of our daughters, even if it was crazy at times!

I am praying . . . that I would continue to grow my relationship with God as this devotional reminds me. 

I am thinking . . . about how much we've been away - the good times and memories we've had - and now how much I want to stay home for a while!

From the kitchen. . . time to get back into cooking and healthy eating!

I am wearing . . . black warmup pants, green polka dotted shirt,  and crocs.

I am reading . . . Summerhill Secrets, a series of short stories about a girl living in Pennsylvania Amish country (near Lancaster, where we were while on our Pennsylvania road trip with Mel and Samuel) by Beverly Lewis

I am hoping . . . to get the raspberries picked tonight.

I am hearing . . . the clock ticking.

I am creating . . . some thank-you cards.

Around the house and yard . . .  raspberries, saskatoons and peas to pick,  the first ripe tomato to savour, a mountain of laundry to do, the camper to unpack and clean up, and settling back into routines. 

One of my favourite things . . . fresh raspberries with brown sugar and cream.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . a haircut, garden work, judging at a local fair, visit to the Farmer's Market and sleeping in my own bed!

Here is a 
picture thought I am sharing with you . . . the moon rising over the mountains as we drove out to Jasper.   


If you are interested, you can also read Heather and Melinda's entries for today.  


2 comments:

  1. I bet it is good to be back home again! It's always fun to get away but oh so sweet to be back home.

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  2. I'm so glad we got to spend time with you. It was a fun weekend, even if it was crazy at times. Thanks for all your help!

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