January 23, 2012

• The Simple Womans Daybook 23 January 2012

   

  Outside my window…it is a dreary day. It cannot be as cold as it has been since the eaves are dripping and my joints are aching.  It is a good day to be dreary since there are thousands of people converging on our nation’s capitol to witness to the sanctity of life.  Yesterday was the 39th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade.  Since that time millions of babies have been murdered before they even had a chance to be born.

  I am thinking….of all the many years that I too rode a bus to D.C. to lobby, pray and witness.

  I am thankful for…a faith that teaches me that life is a scared gift from God, a family that treasured that gift and children who carry on that belief and witness to it.

  From the kitchen…pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and gravy for supper tonight.  I thought it would be a good day to have a hearty and filling mid-winter meal.

  I am wearing….long johns and a long sleep shirt.

  I am creating….not much.  The ability has been turned off for awhile now.  With time and patience I hope that the good Lord will see fit to give me back my means of expressing myself.

  I am going…to our church at noon to pray the rosary with a group of people for the intention of the end of abortion and the conversion of abortionist politicians.

  I am reading….Yours, Jack.  The personal letters of C. S. Lewis  I have discovered that whenever I am in an emotionally reflective state I seem to default to C. S. Lewis.

  I am hoping…that those who went to Washington from our parish have a safe and productive trip.

  I am hearing….Layn “hammering” in the kitchen with one of his toys, Matthew driving a tractor to bring a round-bale to the beefers across the road, and the fan running on the furnace downstairs.

  Around the house…it is warm and comfortable looking.  When I look at our home with the eyes of judgment all I see are the messes and the things that need repair. When I look without the judgment lenses I see comfort, invitation and family.  I think I like that view better.

  One of my favorite things…connections.  The connections that I share with my daughter that lets us communicate with just a look.  The connections with my sons that let us speak with a touch on the shoulder.  The connection with my husband that lets him communicate vast amounts of love with just a smile.

  A few plans for the rest of the week…let this week be full of the ordinary, routine, and everyday.  Those are my plans, along with a plan to discern what God has planned and align mine with his.

  Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you….

  

  For Christmas I gave Doug a flagpole and flag.  For my birthday he erected it and is working on illuminating it. God bless and spare our country.

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