From this priest I know

An Old Friend, Fr. Dennis Paul of St. Isadore's in Bloomingdale, IL.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY ...October 26, 2009

Outside my window... Wet, soggy leaves, and too many dead plants

I am thinking... I need a day of sunshine!

I am thankful for... A roof over my head, a good husband and 3 beautiful kids.

From the learning rooms... Lots of Young Indiana Jones notes from the WWI study

From the kitchen... A nice steaming hot mug of loose leaf tea

I am wearing... Chesterton Conference T-shirt, even though I didn't make it to the conference

I am creating... A scarf for hubby to scooter in.

I am going... to take dd to ballet, then to buy pants for the ever growing boys.

I am reading... Theology and Sanity, by Frank Sheed

I am hoping... This is a great week

I am hearing... Rain on the windows

Around the house... children are singing

One of my favorite things... Big orange pumpkins on the table, fresh picked by our farmer

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

We pray for their return

I sincerely hope that before the 500th anniversary of the split, the two can be reunited. G. K. Chesterton, we pray for your intercession.

My favorite Doctor

Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God. God alone suffices. -Teresa of Avila

For her Feast Day I am making triple Chocolate Cake, because she is the only saint I can find on record singing the praises of chocolate, and that is enough of an excuse to make a cake.

In all seriousness, I have come to love her for her strength. She gives me hope, when you read her, you see her flaws, she was not always a perky happy women, even in her life of faith, but she was honest and pious. I can only hope to be both.

Thursdays are for Thankfulness

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. -Alphonse Karr

I've been thinking, as dangerous as that may be, about the state of the world. In that line of thought I've noticed far too many, myself included, are not thankful. From now until Thanksgiving, I hope to spend Thursdays expressing my thankfulness for everything I can think of. I encourage you to join in via the comments box.

I am thankful to have eyes that can see the trees changing colors, to have ears that hear the birds as they move south for the winter and mouth to praise God for both.

I am thankful to have 3 beautiful children who can drive me nuts, it is a gift to be able to have 3 people enough like me to help me see my flaws.

I am thankful for my husband, who loves me, and has been my best friend for 17 years now, I savor the early days and look forward to the future.

That's just a start, I could go on literally forever. Feel free to jump in!

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY October 12, 2009, from Deb's Daybook

Outside my window... Sad looking Purple Brussel Sprout plants that never bloomed.

I am thinking... It is dark far too early

I am thankful for... a quiet day

From the kitchen... Slow roasted pulled pork , leftover from a family park, and much better the second day.

I am wearing...Dark wash jeans, a batik print shirt, pumpkin colored vegan shoes

I am creating... a bag from a shrunken sweater

I am going...to ballet with a child

I am reading...My planner, trying to fit everything in

I am hoping...that it was a good idea

I am hearing... the tv, much to my dismay

Around the house... are remnants of yesterdays birthday bash

One of my favorite things... the grey skies, filled with red blowing leaves

A few plans for the rest of the week: WWI study, and hopefully a few cool fall hikes

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Putting it in perspective

This is why I love being Catholic. I do not necessarily agree with him winning, but, the wisdom that comes from the Holy Father makes me at the very least think.

Good Women like Manly Men

So I'll happily take what I've got, a guy who seldom likes to talk, share feeling or read poerty, simply because I know I got him for being natural. Poor hormone drugged up girls, don't even know what they are missing. I'd never trade my guy who can change a tire, chop down a tree and break a sweat for one who is sensitive. Not that mine is insensitive, but he is manly, and that makes me more womanly.