My Mid-October Daybook

Outside my window is a tiny courtyard that has been forgotten and the nasty side of the boys gym. No one ever takes the time to clean the windows or wash the walls.

I am thinking, "I wish I could be home enjoying this lovely fall weather."

 

I am thankful that I have a job, for my family, for my lovely ride down Hwy 22 each day, for my Midway and Rock Mills churches, for good friends, for a place to live, for food to eat.  Thank you God for everything.

In the kitchen there are remnants of the makings of a pound cake, pumpkin bread, crusty bread, and apple cheese bread.  The first two went to Midway's Fall Festival and the last came to school this morning for my coffee club.  I made bread for Frank.

I am wearing a red turtleneck, a black jacket and pants, and black boots because this week is Red Ribbon Awareness Week for SADD and today we were supposed to Stomp out Drugs (wear red and boots.)

I am creating a wreath for the front door of the Rock Mills Church, and some scarves.

I am going to a Cluster meeting tonight after work for preachers in the Wedowee area.

I am wondering why we have Faculty meetings on Monday?

I am reading Route 66 Reunions to review.

I am hoping to drive Route 66 from start to finish one day in a classic car with either Frank or my daughter, Kat.

 

I am looking forward to spending a spa day (mani/pedi) with my sweet daughter soon.

I am learning a great deal about Joshua in our Joshua Bible Study on Wednesday night.

Around the house we need to get rid of the thorn bush in the front of the house and trim back the rose bush on the side.  I also need to get the office room in order.

I am pondering what I can bake this week.

A favorite quote for today comes from the Amish Wisdom app on my IPad, ""Remember the day's blessings, not the day's troubles."

One of my favorite things You mean besides raindrops on roses?  It would have to be the smile of a child.  You know...the kind that starts in the eyes and reaches the mouth.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Cluster meeting, choir practice, Wednesday Bible Study, The Woodyard in Griffin, the Red Barn Auction on Saturday, the BRHS football game on Friday.  Church on Sunday.  Busy week huh?

A peek into my day:  English 11 we finished up vocabulary for Bernice Bobs Her Hair, Sp I - We began a unit on Spain and clothing, Sp II - We began a unit on Mexico and legends (this is one of my favorite units).  Normally I give guitar lessons tonight but I have a preachers cluster meeting tonight.  I was going to bake after I got home....but you never know how long these meetings will last. 

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Outside my window....its going to be another hot day...with heat indexes near 100......right now its 73 °F, (23 °C).
I'm seeing gardens burning up under the extensive heat and that makes me sad.

Hearing...cars speeding down Hwy 22.  The speed limit is 35mph, but they are going much faster this morning.  I guess they are in a hurry to get things done.
I am thinking...about the day ahead and all I plan to do........this is my last weekend before school begins again and I want to leave my house clean, I need to get some school stuff done, but it is so hot and I don't really feel like doing any of it.  I wish I were Samantha on Bewitched and could just wrinkle my nose and have everything done.

Feeling thankful for...a loving husband and daughter, the smell of Frank making coffee, quiet, all of my many blessings, good friends and family, Rock Mills community.

I am remembering...when my daughter was young, when my parents were still alive, when life had less stuff in it.

Creating this...an inventory of my mom's estate for the lawyer, and a powerpoint for a presentation I have to give at school on Tuesday.
I am currently reading....The Little Red Book of Wisdom.  It is one I have to read and review on my blog for Thomas Nelson.  I will finish it sometime over the weekend. 

One year ago today...I was getting ready to start back to school.  I was excited about attending a Women of Faith Conference in Duluth, GA with my dear friends Susan, Mary, and Cindy.  BTW, I will be attending a Women of Faith Conference in Atlanta on the 12th-13th this year with my daughter, Kat.  One of my favorite authors, Sheila Walsh will be speaking.
I am hoping...the sun will stay behind the clouds today and make it not so unpleasant to be outside.
On my mind...inventories, school, house cleaning......doing nothing.....God!

Noticing that...life goes on inspite of me.
Pondering these words.."I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me."

From the kitchen...the smells of cilantro and the fresh salsa I made still permeate the kitchen. 
Around the house...stuff is scattered and needs to be put back in its place, my shoes are exactly where I took them off, there are some spots that need removing, there is so much to do....I just need to belly up and get busy.

I am praying for...Mary to be able to breathe without the help of a ventilator and heal from her multiple surgeries, Kat and Brian and their decision to join the mission field, Frank as he prepares to present the message tomorrow, Beth to continue healing, Candy as she faces cancer options, Erins grandchild, Ireland, Eric and his family, Jeni and her family, all the students who will be returning to the classroom next week, my travel to and from work, my blogging world friends, Amanda and her family, Susan and Chuck as they travel up north, and Rock Mills community and church.
A few plans for the week...clean this nasty house, get my powerpoint done, get the inventory done and to the lawyer, get Frank's air conditioner on his car fixed, get my classroom in order and ready for Thursday.

One of my favorite things...driving up US1 for however far I can go.  There is only one small section I have not been on....and that can be remedied.  There is a whole lot of beauty in this country.

From my picture file....SMAK (Susan, Melissa, Amanda, Karen) trip 2011 to Rhode Island, CT, and MA last weekend.  The picture was taken in Mystic Seaport on the last day.  What a wonderful weekend.  I love these girls and cannot wait to do this again!

Have a wonderful weekend!