on the hill. Lots of daffodils. Now, I'm really glad I planted those
bulbs in November.
I am thinking...I'm so grateful for a Monday to recover from this
past weekend.
I am thankful...for my husband. I love the way he takes the time
to observe the beauty of nature. It's something I try to do. He
does it without trying. I'm learning from watching him. He is just
right for me. Yes, I'm thankful for him and have been holding him
a little tighter lately.
overwhelmed with all the things that need to be done and know it's
getting ready to intensify in a big way with gardening season.
I am wearing...white cords, purple shirt.
I am loving...this amazing spring weather. I've been walking every
day trying to soak in all the changes. I'm watching the flowers open,
and the trees are budding. It's exciting! Oh, and the birds. They are
so rowdy!
me.
I am reading...my scriptures, A Place at the Table, Serving with Eyes
Wide Open, Small and Simple Things, Mockingjay
On my iPod...Mormon Identities on the Mormon channel. This is one
of my best discoveries of the year. Thank you Anne for telling me
about this App. - So many wonderful and inspiring interviews by
some of my favorite LDS authors and teachers. I listen to something
new almost daily. Truly wonderful!
Music I'm listening to...Jack Johnson. His music just makes me smile.
Can't help myself.
Thinking on this... "We would love to live on a constant spiritual
high, but God does not part the sea every day. It is a once-in-a-
lifetime event that we have to cling to as a reminder of God's love
and grace. There will be ups and downs. The trouble is, if you can't
remember the ups, the downs feel really low." Chris Seay
I'm beginning to understand how important it is to find ways to
help me remember all the good things that I've been blessed with
and the Lord's tender mercies to me. It helps me to have a constant
reminder of all that he has already done for me and gives me faith
that he will continue to meet all my needs.
On my to do list... not sure I even want to start with this. Work on
primary blog, conference reports, plant spring seeds and plants,
new container gardens for the porches with lots of pansies...
From the kitchen...making fresh bread each week, made homemade
chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Plan to make hummus and
granola this week (not to be eaten together :)
This weeks menus:
*Chicken with Mushroom Sauce, brown rice, sugar snap peas
*Bean and Rice, coleslaw and cornbread
*Penne with Artichokes and Feta, broccoli
*Cubed Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans
*Salmon with Cherry Sauce, baked potato, green peas
*Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
*Pork Tenderloin in Crockpot, spaghetti squash, baked sweet potato
I am creating...learning all kinds of new things while knitting that
scarf. I went and spent some time with a neighbor who is a very
talented knitter and she motivated me to get moving again.
I am going...to get my hair cut and colored tomorrow! I get to
cover up the gray and spend hours catching up with Tara.
I am learning...about Uganda and the terrible struggles the people
face there. I'm drawn to this African country and want to learn
all I can about it. I have no idea why.
Living my faith...I am learning so many things during this period of
Lent. I'm pondering how to share some of them on this blog. I
will be visiting Murphy branch primary this weekend. Looking
forward to seeing Sister Brown and her presidency, and of course
the children. Celebrating Relief Society birthday this week with
the sisters in my ward.
One of my favorite things...pots overflowing with pansies, especially
purple and white, and yellow...well, I guess I just love them all.
One of my least favorite things...cleaning out the litter pan.
Praying for...Sherri, Ellen, Mom, George and Carol, a job for a friend
who desperately needs it, a young man who is wavering in his faith and
my children. Always my children.
Serving with Eyes Wide Open is one of my favorite books. I've read it a few times, it's especially helpful if serve in another culture. I love you. Thanks for praying.
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