Morning Breakfast Courtesy of Granddaughter

This morning after making breakfast for the grands and starting supper, I sat down here at my computer.  I looked up to see my oldest granddaughter. She said, Mamaw you need breakfast too.  This is what she made me.  She said, she made pastries and hot tea(toaster strudle and plain tea heated).  I have never ate better even in the fanciest of tea shops cause it was served with love! How is your day going on this fine, cool, fall day?

Until next time 

Pat

Wednesday Medley October 30, 2019

1. During Red Ribbon Week a red ribbon or rubbery silicone bracelet is worn to remind others to live drug free lives and honor the sacrifices of all those who've have lost their lives fighting the war against illegal drugs.

Do you have family members or loved ones in law enforcement? Wearing any memorial ribbons or bracelets?

I have 2 sons who work in law enforcement, I am not sure if they do anything to honor red ribbon week but my older son is a K9 Officer and one thing his dog can do is search for drugs but I know he finds more than he wish was out there but the more they find, the less that is on the streets
2. There isn't an International Day for October 30th.

What is your suggestion for a new national or international day?

I would make a day to honor our foster kids and to find homes for as many as possible where they can be taken care of forever and loved and treated like they should be

3. On this date in 1938, Orson Welles performed his radio play of H. G. Wells' The War Of The Worlds. Some people understood it to be an actual news broadcast of a Martian attack though there were disclaimers throughout the show.

Have you witnessed an example of people behaving to the contrary in spite of warnings?Bonus question: Did you listen to or do you stream radio shows? Listen to books or prefer reading?

People do this all the time, God sent His son and people are constantly warned He is coming back and yet they keep living their sinful life with no thought to their future after this life

Bonus: I prefer to read but if I can't read cause I am busy I will listen to books or podcasts

4. Happy 80th Birthday, Grace Slick!

She sang with psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane and later reincarnations Jefferson Starship and Starship.

All rock 'n' rollers over the age of fifty look stupid and should retire. — Grace Slick.

Is pop music solely the domain of younger artists?

I think anyone of any age should be able to sing if they have the talent.  Pop music is not my type of music, I prefer praise and worship but I think age of singer in any genre should not be a problem
5. Tomorrow is Halloween. Any fond memories of Trick Or Treating or escorting little ones while they made the rounds? Favorite costume?

Bonus question: As an adult, have you attended a Halloween party or fancy-dress ball? Sexy? Or spooky?

My favorite costume was one that my Moma made me by cutting my face out of a paper bag and using things she had at the house

We attended our churches candyland last night and everyone dressed as candy or candy characters

6. Please share with us something interesting about your week.

Or church had its annual Candyland for kids in our church and city, here are a few pics of my son's family and some pics from candyland

       

Go here if you want to read more or share yours

https://wednesdaymedley.blogspot.com/

Until next time,

Pat

Happy Homemaker for Monday 10/28/2019 and yes I am a day late again

Happy Homemaker Monday for October 28, 2019

   How is everyone today?  I am a really good day today with the grands.  It was a very busy weekend

   at church as we prepare for Candyland tomorow night.  It is a dreary day outside but I have sunshine in my

   soul.  Hope you are haaving an amazing start to your week.

The weather outside is:::: very cloudy and looks like rain but just the 

right temperature for a good fall day  

Monday - 65 qnd cloudy
Tuesday - 61 and cloudy
Wednesday -58 and rainy

Thursday - 48 and partly sunny

Friday - 54 and sunny

Saturday - 56 and sunny
Sunday - 56 and sunny

On the breakfast plate this morning:::: Maple and brown sugar oatmeal

As I look outside my window::: I see my neighbors and wonder if they know how

much God loves them

Right now I am::::  feeling a little overwhelmed and not sure what to do next except 
continue to pray and listen to God

As I look around the house::::it needs a good cleaning and still need pictures hung on the wall

On today's to do list:::: teaching the grands homeschool,
getting ready for candyland at church tonight
a cup of hot tea and a good book to close out the day

On the menu this week::::

Monday - sausage and pasta with green beans
Tuesday - supper at church
Wednesday -supper at church
Thursday - Oven fried pork chops, garlic pasta shells, green beans
Friday -sausage alfredo and veggies
Saturday -not sure
Sunday -taco sou

Currently reading::::

nothing except my bible, reading several bible plans, also the reading for the 40 days of prayer and fasting
that our church is presently doing as a church and with other campus churches

On the TV today:::: nothing because we have candy land at church tonight

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::

nothing this week but am currently searching for some new healthy recipes that especially can go in

   instant pot, crock pot or oven

If you want to read more of these or join in go to

https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-homemaker-monday-10282019.html

Until next time and maybe next week I will actually get this done on Monday,
Pat

Happy Homemaker Monday! October 22, 2019 (A day late)

(I am a day late because we had school holiday yesterday)

The weather.....sunny and 63, pretty much a perfect fall day

Right now I am....teaching my grands for homeschool

Thinking....about the 40 day fasting and praying that my church is doing right now and will end on Thanksgiving day

On my reading pile....I am reading my bible and doing several devotions from Youversion also

On my TV.....We are watching 911 and Live PD mostly, I like these kind of shows but especially I guess since both sons are LEO's

Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com/ Visiting her blog is is like visiting a friend

Something fun to share....

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....

http://myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-homemaker-in-texas_19.html

On the menu for this week....

Brown meat and put in crockpot, add each other ingredients in no particular order. Do not drain any of the cans.  Cook on high for 2 hours or 4 hours for low.  Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions or add fritos or tortilla chios as desired. Recipe can be doubled for bigger families or leftovers.  

On my to do list....Rearrange my bedroom to have a reading corner

In the craft basket....hope to start on some Christmas presents for friends

Looking forward to this week....church Wednesday night

Looking around the house....need to hang pictures and stuff that we still have not hung in our apartment since we moved in

From the camera....

My granddaughter did this in one of her PACE's today

On my prayer list.....My son to find a job ASAP

Bible verse, Devotional....

If you want to join in or see other entries follow this link

https://familycorner.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-homemaker-monday-10212019.html

Until next week,

Pat

My fall front porch

     I love fall and I love decorating my porch.  This year we have moved.  Our little apartment just has a small patio porch but I tried to do the best I can. 
     It does make me smile when I go out there in the morning for my quiet time with God.  I also like to sit out there in the evenings to kind of wind down the day.  Just wanted to share in case you feel like you can't decorate this year, even a little can make you smile.  Work with what you have.
     Here is mine and I hope it might inspire you too.

 

Happy fall and happy decorating until next time.

Pat

Daily Quiet Time, Yes or No?

    So should you have a daily quiet time with God or not?  To some people it is very important.To me it is one of the most important and special times of the day. Why should you or why would you? Well, I want to have a closer relationship with Him.  The more time you spend with someone the better you know them. God is definitely someone I want to know better.

   What does quiet time look like? For me it is a time I read my bible and try to memorize scripture to hold in my heart for when life or the devil is attacking. I quote scripture when I am hurting, scared or feel like life is not going right. I pray for me, my friends, neighbors and any needs I know of. I use the time to praise God for all He has done and is doing for me. I am also learning to use quiet time to just do that, be quiet. In the bible it says to be still and know He is God. If you will be quiet, it is in those moments that God will speak to you. 

   I hear so many that say they don't have time for quiet time. It is about priorities. The time it takes to play on facebook, watch a movie or a tv show is way more than enough time to have your time with God. What is more important to you? I choose to get up early to have mine before anyone gets up. I love those quiet moments early in the morning. Part of my quiet time is to sit on my porch, watch the sunrise and just listen to the stillness. 
   Quiet time is what you make it between you and God. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just focus on God, praise Him, pray to Him, read His word, listen to music, sing, or just be still.

Until next time, 
Pat

Body, Mind, Spirit! Working on Me!

     I gave my grands to write a story this morning called "All About Me".  Well, this is all about me, well at least a part of where I am and where I am trying to get to.

     I am working on being a better version of me, body, mind and spirit.  I started the end of September with a goal to get healthier physically.  I joined our local Community Center.  I am going to walk and have road a bike a few times.  I haven't really ventered out into the gym area yet but I am trying.  I don't have a specicic weight I want to get down to, I just want to be healthier and feel better.  This morning I got up at 4:45 and went to the gym before school with the grands.  It hurts esecially my feet and knees but hey they hurt anyway at the weight I am.  I would rather hurt trying to be better than hurting and dying too soon

     I also working on my mind.  I am doing this by reading more, doing word games and such to keep my mind sharp.  I am trying to tak more, engage more with others and less web and Tv surfing.  I am also working on letting in less of peoples negativity and more of the Lords positivity.  I fail but I am trying.  I have had to let go of some people in my life.  Some people are just not meant to be here forever, they are like leaves in fall and need to fall and blow away.

     I am also working on my spirit.  I am doing a bible study with some online lady friends.  I am also doing some other short bible studies on You version.  I try to choose ones that are about things that I feel I need to work on in my life. I am now a member of an amazing church.  I feel God truly brought this church and these people into my life for the season I am in right now.  Something else I am working on is taking time to just be still, just be quiet, just be.  It is in those moments that I can hear what God is saying to me.  He not only wants us to hear our voice but He wants to let us hear His too.
     This is where I am now.  I hope you will stop by again soon and see where we both are on this journey called life.

Until next time,
Pat

The Simple Woman's Daybook-October 7, 2019--Slowing down to appreciate the little things of life!

The Simple Woman's Daybook {October Edition}

For Today

Looking out my window... it is a cool, soft rain falling, wonderful fall day

I am thinking... how much fun I had playing Bunco with some of the ladies I go to 

church with last night

I am thankful...for my church, Lonoke Assembly of God

One of my favorite things... teaching my grandkids in homeschool

I am wearing... bluejean leggings and a tshirt and barefoot as usual when I am home

I am creating...a space for me to read and have my quiet time in my bedroom

(picture next month)

I am watching... my grandkids as they do their schoolwork

I am reading... a bible study on wisdom with a group of online friends

I am listening to...Worshipping You!

(Click Link, it is an amazing song about worshipping our Lord Jesus!)

https://youtu.be/Njrr0tKTpV4

I am hoping... to get my patio/front porch decorated this week for fall

I am learning... that it is not what others think but what the Lord knows 

about me that matters

In the garden...nothing as we don't have a place at our apartment complex

 but I am trying to keep this beautiful peace plant that we got from 

our church when we became members

In the kitchen... making banana nut muffins for teatime later

Shared Quote

 one of our church core goals is "Everything is better in teams"

We all need help navigating through this life.  Do you have a good team of ladies (or men) around you to help guide you?

A moment from my day...

Post Script

If you enjoyed reading my daybook and would like to create one of your own, 

HERE is the link to the format, guidelines and complete list of prompts. 

Until next time,

Pat