Boston Bound!

I am typing this post while sitting at the airport, waiting to board a plane to take me to Boston for 9 days! My children worked together to buy the plane ticket and lodging as my birthday gift back in June. Two of my daughters and my grandson are also going. I am so excited! I have always wanted to visit Boston, especially in autumn, and with all of my research in preparation for our trip I do believe that I have already fallen in love with the city.

A Daybook on the Last Day of Summer

For Today... 

a Daybook seems a lovely way to get back to writing.

Outside my window...

the sun shines brightly; the dogs laze on the porch; 

another hot day begins. 

I am thinking...

about my son's driving test this afternoon.

I am thankful...

for my job, caring for a sweet baby girl!

I am wearing...

nightclothes, still; waiting to get dressed until i have to go out.

I am creating...

an itinerary for my trip.

I am going...

to  B O S T O N  in 11 days!
to take my son for his driving test this afternoon.

I am wondering... 
if i will ever manage to get my house decluttered and organized.

I am reading...

Esther and 2 Corinthians in my daily prayer time;

The Art of Neighboring with my church group;

Robinson Crusoe with my children;

A Dublin Student Doctor and Inkdeath for pleasure.

I am hoping...
we have all of our paperwork in order, and my son passes his test.

I am learning...

how to quilt.

In my kitchen...

potatoes, sausage, and kale are on the menu for supper.

pretty sweet potato shoots are growing on the windowsill.

In the homeschool room...

we are studying Early American History, 

using Ambleside Online's Year 9 as a rough guide.

A favorite quote for today...

“There is no peace that cannot be found in the present moment.”

 ~Tasha Tudor

A peek into one of my days...

this is my "substitute grandbaby" 

she is 3 weeks older than my grandson, but her mama has to work; 

so i am blessed to be able to care for her

One of my favorite things...

A U T U M N !

My Grandson!

1*7*2015

Christmastide Daybook

On this second day of Christmas i find myself...

Enjoying the calm and quiet after the wonderful exuberance of yesterday's gathering.

Sipping the tea given to me by my older son's sweet girlfriend, a favourite of his and mine, which is no longer carried by any stores in the entire state of Texas; she ordered it online and surprised us both!

Looking at the tree, beautifully decorated on Christmas Eve by my youngest daughter and another daughter's new boyfriend.

Reflecting on the creche now complete with the babe in the manger.

Listening to


Praying for three dear families we know who lost loved ones.  One was murdered earlier in the month, and two died on Christmas Eve, both from cancer. One had only known he had cancer for a week; one had been battling for a while.  Two mothers and one father, leaving behind a total of seven children.  We rejoice that all knew Jesus and are spending a glorious Christmastide in His presence, where there is no sadness or sickness or sorrow, but we grieve their loss, especially to those who were closest to them.  We know their hearts are breaking, and ours hearts ache for them.

Waiting for the birth of our first grandchild.

Thanking God for the Greatest Gift! 

An Advent Favourite

This morning after my prayer time I sat by the the tree and listened to one of my favourite things. Advent Voices is a one hour program of "the most beautiful vocal music inspired by and written for Advent" produced by American Public Media. If you would like to listen, click on the picture.