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Friday, December 31
2010- where did you go?
Today is the last day of the year. I barely remember last January...
oh yeah it was that earthquake in Haiti...what a terrible time. Well, it still is terrible there. My heart aches for all those children who lost their parents, for parents who lost their children.
February- I was working on patience. And cleaning poop out of the carpets...daily.
March- I discovered the audio books at the library's website
April- I got older, again.
May- Spent a lot of time praying for family members in the hospital.
June- Saw the neurologist and for the first time in over four year there was no sign of seizures!
July- I spent most of the month outside in the yard/garden or watching the boys at the pool.
August- Boys to school, at least part-time
September- I got to go the state fair for the first time ever!
October- I made and finished a Halloween quilt!! YEAH, on the finished part
November- Kids were all home. It was great, just went by too fast,
December- Surgery for the little guy and a recuperation that overwhelmed Christmas. Actually I don't feel like Christmas even happened. No kids Christmas program with cookies and fellowship, no caroling, no having a fun night at church decorating...ah...well apparently I am the only one misses these thing.
I discovered Pandora,
and watching Netflix instant play,
I took a real estate class and loved it,
I read more books,
I joined a quilt club that requires me to finish a block each month,
I put many miles on my carpet cleaner,
I stepped down as MOPS coordinator,
I participated in some online swaps,
I had one of the best gardens ever,
I discovered I have anger and depression issues,
I am struggling to forgive, it's very hard,
I am lonely,
I miss my old church, or the church it used to be...
I am looking for my niche in this world and not finding much success,
I am seeking guidance and help from my God...
I am learning to lean on HIM.
2011 is just around the corner...I am working on some goals. I'll share them later.
oh yeah it was that earthquake in Haiti...what a terrible time. Well, it still is terrible there. My heart aches for all those children who lost their parents, for parents who lost their children.
February- I was working on patience. And cleaning poop out of the carpets...daily.
March- I discovered the audio books at the library's website
April- I got older, again.
May- Spent a lot of time praying for family members in the hospital.
June- Saw the neurologist and for the first time in over four year there was no sign of seizures!
July- I spent most of the month outside in the yard/garden or watching the boys at the pool.
August- Boys to school, at least part-time
September- I got to go the state fair for the first time ever!
October- I made and finished a Halloween quilt!! YEAH, on the finished part
November- Kids were all home. It was great, just went by too fast,
December- Surgery for the little guy and a recuperation that overwhelmed Christmas. Actually I don't feel like Christmas even happened. No kids Christmas program with cookies and fellowship, no caroling, no having a fun night at church decorating...ah...well apparently I am the only one misses these thing.
I discovered Pandora,
and watching Netflix instant play,
I took a real estate class and loved it,
I read more books,
I joined a quilt club that requires me to finish a block each month,
I put many miles on my carpet cleaner,
I stepped down as MOPS coordinator,
I participated in some online swaps,
I had one of the best gardens ever,
I discovered I have anger and depression issues,
I am struggling to forgive, it's very hard,
I am lonely,
I miss my old church, or the church it used to be...
I am looking for my niche in this world and not finding much success,
I am seeking guidance and help from my God...
I am learning to lean on HIM.
2011 is just around the corner...I am working on some goals. I'll share them later.
The books I've read this year
I put a star by my favorites:
A Perfect Christmas
*A Cedar Cove Christmas
Pinheads and Patriots
Angels at Christmas
Silver Bells
Gold of Kings
*Unlocked
A Time to Dance
Between Sisters
Divine
Keepsake Crimes
Angel Falls
Distant Shores
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Comfort and Joy
The PennyPinchers Club
The RAVE Diet
He's Not Autistic But...
Special Needs Kids Eat Right
Respectable Sins
Firefly Lane
*Winter Garden
**Lessons at Blackberry Inn
A Promise to Believe In
Shopaholic Ties the Knot
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
30 Days to a More Generous Life
Sleeping Arrangements
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Waiting For Morning
Twenties Girl
Can You Keep a Secret?
Remember Me?
The Undomestic Goddess
Fast Women
The Lost Symbol
Welcome to the World Baby Girl
One Month To Live
Overcoming ADHD
I Can't Wait To Get To Heaven
The Friday Night Knitting Club
Children With Autism
Comfort Food
A Perfect Christmas
*A Cedar Cove Christmas
Pinheads and Patriots
Angels at Christmas
Silver Bells
Gold of Kings
*Unlocked
A Time to Dance
Between Sisters
Divine
Keepsake Crimes
Angel Falls
Distant Shores
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Comfort and Joy
The PennyPinchers Club
The RAVE Diet
He's Not Autistic But...
Special Needs Kids Eat Right
Respectable Sins
Firefly Lane
*Winter Garden
**Lessons at Blackberry Inn
A Promise to Believe In
Shopaholic Ties the Knot
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
30 Days to a More Generous Life
Sleeping Arrangements
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Waiting For Morning
Twenties Girl
Can You Keep a Secret?
Remember Me?
The Undomestic Goddess
Fast Women
The Lost Symbol
Welcome to the World Baby Girl
One Month To Live
Overcoming ADHD
I Can't Wait To Get To Heaven
The Friday Night Knitting Club
Children With Autism
Comfort Food
Speaking of chocolate...
This goes back to the days in England again. My very favorite candy bar was called a Cabana bar. It was like an Almond Joy bar but it had bits of cherries mixed in with the coconut, a thin layer of caramel and then the chocolate. I've always thought I should try to recreate that sometime.
Thursday, December 30
A trip down memory lane
Many, many moons ago hubby and I lived in England. We were there for 3 1/2 years and loved it. In fact we had always planned on going back for our 25th anniversary, but of course that didn't work out.
Anyway, one of the things I loved while in England was their chocolate. I grew up on Hershey's chocolate bars so the candy we got in England was glorious! I especially love the Cadbury's Quality Street candies. After being gone for many years I wondered if the chocolate was really that different or if my memory was just playing tricks on me. My second daughter has a best friend who currently lives in England and when she came home she brought me a box of Quality Street.
On the side of the box it tells you what each little candy is. Yeah, nothing icky like the boxes of chocolate you buy here.
Don't they look like little gems. I think they would look gorgeous in a glass bowl, but I doubt they would last too long at my house. I have been rationing them out, and yes I'm sharing. :)
Are they as good as I remembered? Oh yes, they really are. Their chocolate is unlike anything I've had here in the states. And the toffee? Mmmm...so good.
Thank you Kelsey! I owe you one.
Anyway, one of the things I loved while in England was their chocolate. I grew up on Hershey's chocolate bars so the candy we got in England was glorious! I especially love the Cadbury's Quality Street candies. After being gone for many years I wondered if the chocolate was really that different or if my memory was just playing tricks on me. My second daughter has a best friend who currently lives in England and when she came home she brought me a box of Quality Street.
Are they as good as I remembered? Oh yes, they really are. Their chocolate is unlike anything I've had here in the states. And the toffee? Mmmm...so good.
Thank you Kelsey! I owe you one.
Tuesday, December 28
My Mom Heart Matters
Sally Clarkson is doing a series of conferences titled My Mom Heart Matters! They will be in Colorado, California, Texas and North Carolina. At this time I don't see how I can go...our time and money are all invested in medical issues at this time. But if I enter the drawing and win I can give it to a friend! And since I have many friends whom I would like to encourage in their Mommy paths of life I'm hoping to win.
I met Sally one year at a homeschool conference in Denver. She and her husband took the time to talk to me and encourage me...and they didn't even know me. Many things that I read in Sally's books have come back to me and encouraged me as we took the little boys in and began to raise them.
Sally says, "This year, I will be recasting a vision for the Biblical and significant call of mothers in this strategic time of history. God’s design was to use mothers strategically in each generation to bring about civilization, moral strength, beauty and spirituality in each generation. God wants to use you to change the world for His glory, right from your own home. But you cannot do it alone! We want to provide support, friendship, fellowship and strength for you to complete your task."
If you are interested in going you can check out her website to find out more information and register. Mom Heart Matters If you are unable to go, find one of her books and read it. I promise it will encourage you no matter where you are on the Mommy path.
Monday, December 27
15 Authors I Love
This is simple, name 15 authors you love or who have impacted your life. Don't think too hard. Here is my list:
1. Louisa May Alcott
2. Laura Ingalls Wilder
3. Bess Streeter Aldrich
4. Sally Clarkson
5. Mary Pride
6. Elizabeth Elliot
7. Frank Perretti
8. Randy Alcorn
9. C.S. Lewis
10. Tom Clancy
11. Francine Rivers
12. Karen Andreola
13. Debbie Macomber
14. Fannie Flagg
15. Karen Kingsbury
1. Louisa May Alcott
2. Laura Ingalls Wilder
3. Bess Streeter Aldrich
4. Sally Clarkson
5. Mary Pride
6. Elizabeth Elliot
7. Frank Perretti
8. Randy Alcorn
9. C.S. Lewis
10. Tom Clancy
11. Francine Rivers
12. Karen Andreola
13. Debbie Macomber
14. Fannie Flagg
15. Karen Kingsbury
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