April 5, 2010
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The Simple Womans Daybook 5 April 2010
Outside my window……the sun is trying to shine and the wind is blowing. After a week of sunny days and temps in the 70′s and even some 80′s it is hard to enjoy this day where the temp is having a hard time crawling up into the 50′s. Such is Central NY in the spring. I will say that the air is fresh and wonderful smelling with the scent of greening grass, newly plowed earth, and the sweetness of the trees starting to bud.
I am thinking…..of all that there is to do and all that has been done. No longer do I stress myself with the thought of getting things done. All I have to do is think about the fact that it will all be there when I look again and then it is easy to choose what is important and what to let go.
I am thankful for……..my family and their continuing support of my efforts to get my degree.
From the schoolroom…..Matthew and I are both surrounded by piles of books and the atmosphere fairly exudes scholarship.
From the kitchen…….all is clean and shining and there are plenty of leftovers from the weekend to make it through the day.
I am wearing……navy sweatpants and a navy sweatshirt. It is cold in this house since we let the fire in the furnace go out. It is the time of year when we have to dress accordingly.
I am creating…….1 infant christening set, 1 First Communion dress, and a home environment where all feel welcome and loved.
I am reading…….textbooks!!!!! My favorite is my Norton’s Anthology of English Literature.
I am going……nowhere during the day today. Alas, I must spend the evening at the funeral home. My Papa B. died peacefully last Tuesday at the hospital and we are laying him to rest tomorrow.
I am hoping…..that the weather cooperates so that the funeral is in nice weather and not the rain.
I am hearing……the washer finish it’s spin cycle, that means that it will be calling my name soon.
Around the house…..all is quiet and neat and homey feeling.
A few plans for the rest of the week……funeral home today, funeral Mass tomorrow then it is a normal week for us (whatever normal is).
Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you……
A beautiful picture of Mary-Kate that Matthew snapped yesterday. Even the blurriness isn’t so bad. She looks happy and free and completely relaxed.
Jason in his Garth Brooks wannabe outfit.
The master of all he surveys. I fell in love with that farmer squint a long time ago and it still does things to me.
Comments (5)
“The atmosphere fairly exudes scholarship.” I like that phrase. I hope with you that it will not rain tomorrow. Funerals are sad enough without rain.
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord sustain you during this time. May the Lord give you strength for the new semester. Blessings and thanks for the encouragement friend.
I am sorry to hear about your Papa. Saying a prayer for you and your family.
Long time! So sorry…. God bless, ~ Pete
“Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honored, and I have loved you…” Isaiah 43:4 (ref. my Xanga post of 1/24/2010 AD)
Our condolences, too, on your family’s loss. It is good that he died peacefully, though. He’ll be in my prayers today. I love your “I’m thinking” wisdom, too, btw. I’m needing to let go and learn the same thing! You’re right; it’ll all be here later if I don’t get to it now. ((Hugs))
(Finally got back into my “reader” thingy and remembered how to add subscriptions, so now I can keep up with you guys! Yay!)