Life as I know It, where I have been and a giveaway....

        I know I have not posted lately because I got hurt and I could not get on the computer for awhile then I just got the blahs.    
     Just to let you know, if you don't already.  On August 31st I was helping my daughter-in-law hang curtains in the kids bedrooms in their house they were getting ready to move into.  Well, I fell after we hung the last one and ended up going by ambulance to the ER.  This led to braces, a walker, 2 knee surgeries, a pulled hamstring and oh so much more.  I am still recuperating from the 2nd knee surgery but am doing much better.  This has been a long process.  
      Good things have come from this bad thing such as Jenny being forced to drive, people learning to stand on their own feet a little and I have received so many, many wonderful blessings from food, money, visits, cards and most of all prayers.  Still I have let the devil put me in the blahs but the blahs need to go.

      So, I decided to have a giveaway and be a blessing to someone else and at the same time maybe get a few people to visit my blog which I hope to get moving and keep moving now...so the rules are this....


1) For once chance to win...comment below
2) Follow my blog or let me know you do for another chance
3) Post about this on your blog for another chance 
4) If you do all of the above you get a bonus chance to win


I will let this giveaway run until this Saturday night.....Sunday I will choose a random winner from all entries and I will announce the winner on here on Monday and your package will also go out on Monday or soon as you let me know your mailing address.


God bless,
Pat

The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ October 18

I tried another blog meme but just felt pulled back to this one, I just enjoy it so much more...nothing against others but this is just right for me,hope you will enjoy it too, God bless all!

Here is my Daybook entry for today ~
Outside my window. the sun is shining and it is a nice fall day, hoping for some rain soon though
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I am thinking. . .I have so much that needs to be done and not quite sure where to begin
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From the learning room. . .getting us back on pace with our paces after my surgeries and other setbacks
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I am thankful for. .  my friends and family-I am so blessed
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From the kitchen. . .so many dishes and stuff that did not get done this weekend
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I am wearing. . .pink shirt and blue capris
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I am creating. . .some thank you cards to send out for all that has been done for me recently
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  I am going. . to be so busy for the whole week, pray I can get it all done
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I am reading. . .mostly just my bible, need to start a new devotional
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I am hoping. . .to get a letter out to a friend today
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I am hearing. . . Yogi Bear which my little grandson is watching
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Around the house. . .lots that needs to be decluttered
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One of my favorite things. . .spending time with my little grandkids
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A few plans for the rest of the week. . .cleaning, organizing, school, work on church projects and spend time with my family
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing. . .

This is a picture of my inlaws, they are both in heaven now.  Today would have been Carrolls 74th birthday.  I hope him and Frankie enjoy it in heaven.  I miss them both.

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Thanks to Peggy at The Simple Woman’s Daybook for this wonderful meme. Visit Peggy to find the October list of participants in The Simple Woman’s Daybook.

God bless,
Pat

Book Review-Embracing Your Second Calling

    

      I was sent a book to review for booksneeze.com a while back and it took me awhile to get through the book.  It took me a little while to admit I might fit in the category of this book.  It is a book by Dale Hansen Bourke about the second half of your life and your calling for it.  I have known since my first child was born almost 24 years ago that my calling was to care for my children, home and hubby.  I worked with the Children's ministries at church also.  Children was my life at home and for God.  Then I looked around for a second and my children were all grown or almost there.  I wasn't quite sure where I was or what my calling from God was anymore.
     This book is a good guide to help you that the next part of your life is still valuable and what you and God see as your calling to serve Him.  I recommend this book for anyone who finds themselves at that point in their life where they need to slow down and maybe even stop, take stock and see where they are and where they are going in their service to God. 
     Thanks Booksneeze for the chance to review this book.  I look forward to a long time commitment with your company.  For anyone interested in reading a book and reviewing it on your blog then go to booksneeze.com and sign up.
God bless,
Pat