Muckboots n' Aprons: Simple Woman's Daybook

Ever Lived Someplace You Didn't Like?

"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not seek decrease. But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on it's behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare."
Jeremiah 29: 4-7

Aren't we exiles on the earth? Maybe we are exiles in our daily life, the physical, mental, or spiritual place we are living presently...

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Simple Woman's Daybook

I decided to participiate in Peggy's newest thing.

She's the ultimate online "Simple Woman". If you'd like to join her Mr. Linky and post a journal entry of your own, go here.

Today is: Monday, April 28, 2008

Outside My Window...I see horses, some mine and some not, but everywhere there are horses.

I am thinking...that I love this part of the day- it's quiet, and I'm alone with Jesus and good coffee and my Bible.

I am thankful for...my simple country home and the children and animals.

From the kitchen...sourdough going, crockpot full of beef and peppers for dinner. Coffee brewing- my favorite morning ritual.

I am wearing...jammies still.

I am creating...lotion bars and soap labels for Patricia's order.

I am going...absolutely no place but the post office today.

I am reading...my Bible, the book of Acts, and Nancy Missler's The Kingdom, Power, and the Glory.

I am hoping...for an afternoon horseback ride in the apple orchards with my sweetie.

I am hearing...the wind machines in the apple orchards, and the birds singing so sweetly.

Around the house...sleepy children rousing to do barn chores, roosters crowing, and the dogs are waiting for breakfast.

One of my favorite things...quiet mornings in the country.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Potato feed at Church on Wednesday, Bible study, soccer practice, and maybe some visits with friends.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

4 comments:

Farmhouse BlessingsApril 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Such a lovely day!

Many blessings,
Lea
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Beth DargisMay 7, 2008 at 6:17 AM
I am looking forward to reading more of your farm life and simple life posts. I love your picture of the horse in evening (or is it morning) light.
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Diane ShifferJune 3, 2008 at 1:24 AM
oh, my... is that picture from your home? it is beautiful!

i've always loved horses, but sadly not if they are too close. i'll admit i am afraid of them... not sure why, maybe because my mother was afraid of them. i think i "caught" the fear from her. at any rate my enjoyment of horses must necessarily be from a distance. your picture is just right;)
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Maggie AnnOctober 15, 2008 at 7:58 AM
It sounds like you live in a wonderful world of visual beauty with your horses plus, plus. How special.
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