its Thursday

 

This is a week of possibilities for me.  A week of Hope.  A week of wondering.   I had an interview yesterday and another tomorrow.  I don't know what's going to happen. But today (at least for the moment) I have peace.  God will open the right door.

Is it weird to pray for a person you don't even know?  This lady came through my line on Tuesday night.  Slightly-frazzled-back-to-school-shopping-youngish mom.  Something about her endeared her to me and I have been thinking about her and praying for her ever since. I may never see her again, but God sees her, and I believe He hears my prayers for her and knows what's going on in her life.

Tomorrow I get to pick up Hannah at Camp!! I can't wait to hear all about her week!

I started thinking about a new dog. I miss my pooch. I know there will never be another Riley and my heart is sad...



Yet couldn't there maybe be another dog we would love almost or just has much. A friendly pup who desperately needs a family to love. I think there might be. The kids and I picked out the name Pickles and have talking about what kind of pup we may like... I think I am open to just about anything... I just want to give a dog a home who needs one.

always

For Today... {August 4}

Outside my window... feels like a pretty nice day, enjoying the breeze coming in my open windows

I am thinking... My dad preached this past Sunday, filling in for our Pastor who was on vacation.  He challenged us to memorize these verses this week.

I am thankful... for this girl.  For our church. For the fact when we got home last night she couldn't wait to sit down and draw a picture of what she learned at VBS.  For a special teen who is her teacher.  <3

I am creating... 2 new baby quilts on the horizon,  looking for the perfect patterns.  I have some fabric in mind I spotted at Joann's last time I was there for the first one.

I am going... still working on the JOY thing

I am wondering... what to do next.........

I am reading... I read kinda of a random find this week.  I just happened to pick it up at the library last week and read it in less than 24 hours.  It was a light, fun read.  Just what I needed at the present moment.  I finished it on the beach Thursday afternoon. The title was Why Can't I Be You.

I am hoping... for a break

I am learning... to be content.  To keep trusting.

In my kitchen... the kitchen's pretty quiet this week as we are eating supper at church this week. Plus the fridge is still broken. So there's that :/

A favorite quote for today...

A peek into one of my days... Friday my beloved pup passed away at the age of 16. :'( I miss him.

Riley- 2001

One of my favorite things... my dog, its crazy how much I miss that pup


A few plans for the rest of the week: this week is Vacation Bible School at our church.  Plus its show week for Mik so she has practice every night, the show is Friday and Saturday nights.  It's Titanic the Musical.  I am looking forward to seeing it on Saturday night.

From the board room {Pinterest}... this looks like a good dinner for Sunday after church ;)


Pinned: crock pot
Source: http://recipemothers.com

Post Script*  http://faith324.blogdrive.com/archive/667.html

Yesterday marked 7 years since we lost my cousin Jared. 7 years and it never gets any easier, how many times we say "remember when Jared...." Or "Jared would have loved this". We will never forget you, you are never far from out thoughts and hearts ‪#‎SnyderCousins‬ always.

I can still hear Grammy's voice when I picked up the phone, telling me the news. Sinking to the kitchen floor in utter disbelief.

Saturday is his birthday.  He would be 27.

As every week, I am linked up with Peggy at The Simple Woman

a new day! Thank You God!

For Today

 

December 3, 2014

Outside my window... it is dark and dreary.

I am thinking... there is always HOPE! I made this collage yesterday for my instagram after I read Ann Voskamp's blog; I had literally prayed for hope...just a little light...and God sent me this...

 I am thankful... for this girl. A best friend. The sister of my heart.  She blesses me so. I am so thankful for her love. Her prayers. Her support and understanding.

I am wearing... my new Thrifty Shopper find.  A couple weeks ago the a fore mentioned best friend and I ...well mostly her...or all her, whatever ;P  Had this great idea to do a thrifty shopper challenge.  To go and try to make an outfit for under $15. Saturday I attempted it...I found this sweater.  I love it.  I didn't really find anything to go with.  Mom and I were thinking leggings and my dress boots, its longer like tunic length.  But today I was feeling the need for a comfy, cozy sweater and this one fit the bill.  So I wore it with khakis instead.  The sweater was $6.99 and then I had a 25% off coupon...so even if I go to Target or Kohl's, ooh or TJ Maxx-- and buy leggings to complete my outfit...I could still conceivably come in under budget :D

I am creating... Christmas Jammies!! I hope, to get started (at least) on them tonight.  I bought the fabric on Saturday but have not had the opportunity to sew yet.

I am going... to be joy-filled today.

I am wondering... what 2015 will hold.

I am reading... The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp.  My mom gave it to me last year at the beginning of Advent.  I am revisiting it.  This morning's reading was prefect.

I am hoping... for the best.  God has a plan. My heart just keeps telling me to be faithful and everything will work out for the best.

I am learning... God is faithful. He is still in control, directing our path.

Around the house... its beginning to look like CHRISTMAS!! We got our Christmas tree on Sunday afternoon and have been adding Christmassy touches here and there ever since.

In the kitchen... new Christmas aprons! Makes me want to do some holiday baking ;)

I am pondering... my life in general, what I am meant to do. Who I am.  Future changes, choices, decisions to be made.

A favorite quote for today... I finally hung this on my living room wall this morning.  I got it from Rhett and the kids for my birthday (in March).  But today it reminds me that HOME is much more than a house.  Its more like a state of being.  As long as I am surrounded by those I love, I shall always have HOME, no matter where we dwell.

One of my favorite things... my dog. I love him so.  Its been 13 years since Rhett brought him home the last Friday in January as an early Valentine's gift {He was afraid if he left him at the shelter he would be gone by Valentine's day}.  Riley has been my faithful companion, ever since.  He is 15, getting pretty up there for a dog.  Mostly he lays around and sleeps.  He is mostly blind and pretty much completely deaf. But oh how I love this shaggy little dog! <3

A few plans for this week: Mikayla's concert tonight at school. Sewing those Christmas Jammies. Girl Scouts tomorrow. Friday Hannah has a sleepover to go to, I will be decorating my table for the brunch. Saturday morning is the Ladies Christmas Brunch.

 A peek into one of my days from last week...

Riley sleeping on top of the kitty condo!

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ripples

My blanket is growing. It is now 39 rows long. :) I plan to make it two, maybe three times as big as it is now...at least. I am finding I love crochet...I love the soothing repetitive motion. I love watching the ripples form and the finished section grow longer. I love watching Hannah's amazement as it grows. Listening to her count the stripes and try to determine which color will be coming up next. I love when she snuggles next to me to watch the progress. I love that it super wide and soon we will be able to snuggle under it together as we watch movies and read stories! :D



Riley snoozing on my ripple in progress ;-) while on my lap... I love his adorable smooch-able puppy face.


Hannah snapped this one...i <3 it!!!