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The Simple Woman’s Daybook + What I Wore On Sunday: Pastoral Farewell Edition

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FOR TODAY June 29, 2014

Outside my window… dark. It’s around 11 p.m. and I’m staying up and waiting for Freya to come in. She has become an indoor/outdoor gremlin after moving down here to Claremont and she’s not one of nature’s best camouflage jobs so I worry when she refuses to come in.

I am thinking… about Daniel working with the home teacher tomorrow that the school is sending out. She has no ABA training which is going to mean that I’ll have to train her in how to work with him. Oh freaking joy.

I am thankful… for my in-laws. They babysat last night so that Jon and I could go to the country club reception for the pastor of our church down here who is retiring after 40 years of ministry. (They also got Daniel to sleep even though he came and curled up with me around 1 a.m.) They watched him again today so we could go to church in the morning and the special service of farewell for our pastor in the afternoon. When we got home, my mother-in-law tucked me in with Edda and told me to take a nap. She is made of awesome.

In the kitchen… mint chip ice cream. I’m still pretty full from the reception after church but I needed something on my stomach to take pills.

I am wearing… my lavender Momcat shirt and black capri sweats from Target.

I am praying for… a good session with the home teacher tomorrow, for no more problems getting services for Daniel down here, for a few special intentions, for discernment in what comes next for us…

I am going… to hit up Target for Noxzema tomorrow. Daniel apparently smeared 1/2 a jar of it on himself during his “play bath” tonight and ran me out.

I am wondering… where Freya is.

I am reading… Out to Canaan by Jan Karon — continuing to read brainless stuff right now as I deal with the weightier things in my life.

I am hoping… the little monster comes in soon.

I am looking forward to… snuggling up with my house panther and going to sleep.

I am hearing crickets. It’s a relatively cool night outside.

Around the house… silence as I’m the only one up.

I am pondering… various things, most presently popular artists performing with symphony orchestras. I could see it working for Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony 10+ years ago. (What? You didn’t know I like Metallica?) I’m a bit surprised at how it worked out for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra performing with Sir Mix-A-Lot and doing “Baby Got Back”. (If you don’t believe me, the video is here. It’s probably mildly NSFW.) I’m also kind of surprised at all the women who got up to dance on stage with him.

A favorite quote for today… “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” — Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV) which was quoted a lot during all the events for Dennis (the pastor who is retiring).

One of my favorite things… mint chip ice cream.

A few plans for the rest of the week: annoying various people and social agencies to get services for Daniel. It’s what I do best. 😉

A peek into my day… I’m using this particular topic for my “What I Wore on Sunday” meme picture. I wish I had gotten a picture of me in my super pretty clothes last night at the country club but oh well. This particular outfit worked for church this morning at St. John’s (I accidentally slept too late to go elsewhere), a trip to Michael’s/Target/Stater Bros. (grocery store), and then the worship service honoring Pastor Dennis.

What I Wore on Sunday: June 29, 2014

V-Neck: Kohl’s
Skirt: Kohl’s
Shoes: Naturalizer

For more, go see Emily and the other pretties at Fine Linen and Purple.

Funny story: My mother-in-law runs a Little Free Library in their front yard (I’m standing in front of the tables of books in this picture) and on Friday, I had just gotten home from picking Jon up at the train station in Pomona when I saw a mother and daughter walking away from the table of books. We greeted each other politely and then it clicked that I knew here from somewhere. It was Jamie from A Year in Skirts and Helping Each Other Every Day! I knew she lived in the area but I hadn’t realized how close she was. Even better, my mother-in-law knew who she was because I had showed her Jamie’s blog and she had been meaning to tell me that Jamie was one of the patrons. It’s a small world indeed. I think I shocked her when I pointed out how I knew who she was (which, by the way, is totally unlike me).

What I Wore On Sunday

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook: June 24, 2014

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FOR TODAY June 24, 2014

Outside my window… sunflowers. It’s nice right now but should get to 88F today.

I am thinking… about the errands my mother-in-law and I will be doing with Daniel this afternoon.

I am thankful… that the move is over and we’re settling into things here.

In the kitchen… my mother-in-law is making salmon packets for my father-in-law.

I am wearing… black polo shirt, jeans, and flip-flops from Old Navy.

I am praying for… Daniel’s school situation to resolve, for some special intentions, for grace and guidance as I process the last month or so.

I am going… to drop off my little black dress to be mended on my way to pick Daniel up from summer school.

I am wondering… what our status will be at the end of the summer.

I am reading… These High, Green Hills by Jan Karon. I also read A Common Life last week.

I am hoping… Daniel goes down peacefully tonight and that we can get a new routine in place here for bedtime.

I am hearing my mother-in-law’s Roombas.

Around the house… Roombas are running, laundry is cycling, and I’m sitting in my room with my needy black cat.

I am pondering… too much mentally. Will have to journal some things out tonight.

A favorite quote for today… “What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” — C.S. Lewis

One of my favorite things… a place and time where my mind can be quiet.

A few plans for the rest of the week: errands on various days, sorting through boxes, shredding old papers and bills, and living where my feet are at the moment.

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook: What I Wore on Sunday Edition

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FOR TODAY June 1, 2014

Outside my window… warmish. Probably in the 80’s today.

I am thinking… about everything that has to get done in the next two weeks.

I am thankful… for the two men who stopped and helped me change a flat tire yesterday even though I totally had it under control on my own.

In the kitchen… grilled cheese sandwich made with pesto gouda and sourdough bread from Trader Joe’s.

I am wearing… navy blue shirt from Old Navy and black capri sweats from Target.

I am praying for… someone to be able to adopt 3 of my 4 kitties.

I am going… to be spending tomorrow morning at Les Schwab getting my tire replaced. Thank God for the spare in my trunk.

I am wondering… about a lot of the things in my life right now.

I am reading… At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon. I need some light reading and her books do the deal.

I am hoping… I can get boxes sourced this week.

I am looking forward to… Daniel going to sleep. He’s been in rare form today.

I am hearing Leverage on TV.

Around the house… things to pack.

A favorite quote for today… “The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of. Our attention would have been on God.” — C.S. Lewis

One of my favorite things… iced chai tea latté from $tarbux.

A few plans for the rest of the week: packing, ABA therapy for Daniel in the afternoons, packing, Daniel’s preschool graduation, packing, Ladies’ Night Out on Wednesday, packing, a meeting on Friday, packing, and possibly a funeral on Saturday.

A peek into my day… Edda and I before church. Everything I was wearing (black polo shirt and denim skirt) was inherited from my sister-in-law except for my flip-flops (Old Navy ), my Celtic cross (Fellowship Foundry, procured at Tapestry and Talent 19 years ago), and my house panther.

Edda and I before church.

What I Wore on Sunday

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Five Favorites: Miscellanea (XIX)

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Five Favorites

This might end up being a list of Tim Hawkins videos from YouTube — I haven’t quite chosen all these yet.

One

“Hand-Raising Church” from Tim Hawkins “Is that a Throwing-Star-for-Jesus? Put the throwing star away!” And for the record, I pray with my hands in “Hold My Baby” position.

Two

Her Name Darren Cools (whose wife Anna runs Roots Soap Co.) created the website Her Name. It invites men to submit the first name of a girl they’ve victimized through their lust and addiction to pr0n. I think it’s an interesting idea.

Three

Prayer. Yeah, like this one is a surprise! The new twist on it is that we’re waiting to find out what our next step is in terms of our ministry so I’ve been turning off the radio and praying when I’ve been out driving by myself. (I’m pretty sure there are a bunch of people in town who think I’m schizophrenic because I tend to pray aloud during those times.) It’s been a good reminder of how God has been faithful in the past and it’s also getting me through this week.

Four

“Hedge of Protection” from Tim Hawkins. I serious have spit chai across my dashboard when someone was praying for me over my cell phone and mentioned that they were praying for a “hedge of protection” to be around me.

Five

“Food Prayer” from Tim Hawkins. Because I totally need a “hedge of protection” around my pancreas most days…

Go love up Hallie and the others.

The Simple Woman’s Daybook: May 19, 2014

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FOR TODAY May 19, 2014

Outside my window… dark. It was pretty nice outside today.

I am thankful… for a good day with my family on Saturday.

In the kitchen… dishes. Always dishes.

I am wearing… light blue preeclampsia survivor shirt and black sweats.

I am praying for… guidance for what comes next.

I am going… to try and get all the bills paid tomorrow.

I am wondering… what I’m going to hear at the end of the week.

I am reading… A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans — it’s actually a re-read.

I am looking forward to… my massage on Friday.

I am hearing the episode of Leverage where they’re trying to scam a corrupt car dealer.

Around the house… ignoring housework today as it’s my birthday.

A favorite quote for today… “Atheism turns out to be too simple. If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning.” — C.S. Lewis

One of my favorite things… sushi.

A few plans for the rest of the week: errands tomorrow morning, ABA therapy the rest of the week, parent training on Wednesday morning, counselling appointment and massage on Friday.

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7 Quick Takes: A Melange of Things

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7 Quick Takes

— 1 —

Someone needs a mama. Do you see this sweet boy?

Brett

Brett needs a mama. Are you his mama? Click on his picture for more information.

— 2 —

Prerequisite baseball take. My boys (the Giants) are at the top of the NL West… and the Dodgers are five games back. Yeah… trying not to be annoying toward Jon.

— 3 —

Big Bang Theory. OMG… season finale!!!! I wonder what we’re going to see when the show returns in September with regard to Sheldon’s train trip. I was also bummed out to see that the comic book store burned and I’m kind of amused that Stewart is now joyfully taking care of Howard’s mom when every other nurse quit on them.

— 4 —

Leverage. I freaking love Leverage!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am up WAAAAAAAAAY past my bedtime watching it. I do still adore Parker but I also love Eliot (the hitter) as well. I’m watching the one where they’re scamming the Bernie Madoff guy and they’re doing the science fair-musical thing.

— 5 —

Ginger-flavored Altoids. Unfortunately, they don’t sell them here so I’m imbibing large quantities of Trader Joe’s Ginger Mints to help with inflammation. My stomach has been happy in addition so yay?

— 6 —

The weekend. My evil twin and his wife will be down this weekend for the communal birthday celebration. I haven’t seen Sean (the evil twin) since March and I haven’t seen the girl since Thanksgiving. They used to live about half an hour north of us so we used to do the communal birthday celebration at our place. They moved up to Tacoma last August so now my parents are the most centrally located people. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing them.

— 7 —

Books. I finished Something Other Than God (Jen Fulwiler) and Girl at the End of the World (Elizabeth Esther) this week so I’m now re-reading A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans. If you haven’t read it (or any of them), I recommend all three of them.

For more Quick Takes, visit Jen at ConversionDiary.Com.

Five Favorites: Miscellanea (XVIII)

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Five Favorites

I haven’t done a “Miscellanea” one in ages!

One

Leverage. My mom has addicted me to Leverage. I am seriously in love to the point that I’m up late watching episodes on Netflix. My favorite character has to be Parker though I’m a fan of Eliot as well.

Two

Benedictines of Mary. I am quite addicted to the recordings done by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. They are my go-to when I’m trying to get to sleep, when I’m working, or when I need some help quieting myself.

Three

Iced chai tea lattés. Yes, I’m aware that the ones at $tarbux are chai-flavored milk. This seems to be my go-to drink when I get anything from $tarbux these days as I’m not enamored with their iced vanilla lattés.

Four

Vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt from Trader Joe’s. It isn’t overly sweet like the stuff from Yoplait. It’s also half of the carb load of the Yoplait stuff which would explain it.

Five

Quiet. It’s why I stay up past a normal bedtime — I get quiet in the living room and a time to journal, blog, and/or pray. I don’t know that it’s the Evangelical “quiet time” necessarily but it’s a time for me to wind down and get centered.

Go love up Hallie and the others.