One Word 2015-My Word is "Rest"

     I have seen several who have chose "one word" for the new year.  I have done this hit or miss but this year I felt led to choose one and my one word for 2015 is "REST".  I have felt so overwhelmed especially lately and I feel God has led me to this word and to rest in Him.

 I chose REST because I must remember God is with me. He hasn’t left me and I must stop worrying over things I cannot control. "We need rest not just to practice the presence of God internally, but to guard against the negativity of the enemy and the negativity of other people.”

Psalms 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

I can't be the Wife, Moma, Mamaw, Teacher, Leader, Friend, nothing if I don't have rest. Not just physical rest but also spiritual rest, resting in the Lord.  This is my word and my goal for 2015.

God bless,

Pat

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ December 1st Edition

For Today
December 1st, 2014

Outside my window... evening has came, it is a cold misty night with a few stars

I am thinking...  of so many things I need to get done this week

I am thankful... for ones that always know right when I need a friend

I am wearing... bluejeans and a polka dot turquoise pocket T

I am creating... things for Christmas program this Sunday night at church

I am going...to work on Bulletin and last minute things for program

I am wondering... how to approach changes that must be made

I am reading... my bible

I am hoping... to find time today to read just to read

I am learning... that it is ok to ask for help and sometimes to say no

Around the house... getting ready to decorate for Christmas

In the kitchen... dishes waiting on my attention

I am pondering... changes for next year 2015

A favorite quote for today... 

Pray, pray and then pray some more

One of my favorite things... listening to the sounds of my grands

A few plans for this week: Finishing program stuff for Children's performance this Sunday night, Christmas party the next week and newsletter for Mom's group

A peek into one of my days from last week... 

Quiet peaceful morning as the sun comes up and before the busyness of life!

Autumn Through My Eyes-Day 25-Halloween!

I am  participating in the fall through my eyes challenge over at The Simple Woman's Daybook- HERE-

God bless,

Pat

Autumn Through My Eyes Day 23-24!

I cannot believe we are almost through with the 30 Days of Autumn challenge.  These are my day 23-24! 

I love early mornings when it is so quiet and peaceful.

I am  participating in the fall through my eyes challenge over at The Simple Woman's Daybook- HERE-

God bless,

Pat

 

PEACEful home! Simple Tips to help have one!

Your home may not be perfect, life is being lived there.  Dishes get dirty, clothes need washing and kids will get into trouble but there are some things you can do to help make your home more peaceful.

1)Speak with kindness, others tend to pick up on how we are speaking and acting

2)Spend time together as a family, eat together,play games, watch a movie, go for a walk

3) Somethings just have to be done to keep a house running-do them with a good attitude.  For example, dishes must be washed but if you gripe and grumble all the way through, it will be much harder than if you just do them and maybe with a smile, or talk to your child or hubby as you do them together.

4) Apologize when wrong and do it as soon as possible-the longer hurt feelings are allowed to grow, the bigger that they can get, so just apologize and move on.

5) Hug-your spouse and your kids, even teens still need hugs even if it is sometimes hard for them to ask for them

6) One of the best things you can do to make your home peaceful is to pray-pray daily-pray for your family-lift each of them to God. 

There is no magic formula for having a peaceful home but if you try these things I bet you will see a difference.

God bless,

Pat

Catch up-MIL day, Making your home a haven and Autumn through my eyes!

Ever get so busy and before you realize you are behind on everything?  That is how I am feeling right now.  I saw this graphic and thought it was perfect.

So here goes, first I am catching up on my Autumn Through My Eyes! Days 19-22

Bird bath

Chickens looking for food

Baby Piper born this October day

 Also I am sure many of you have never heard of Mother-in-law's day and I had not either until the first year my son and his wife were married.  It is the last Sunday in October each year.  My Daughter-in-law has never missed remembering me or the day.  This year she gave me these adorable salt & pepper shakers.  I collect them and I love all things pumpkin so they are perfect for me as she is for our family.

Also this is the last week for the Make your Home a Haven challenge for this year.

This week’s challenge:

Focus on the kitchen, the heart of the home.

Cook things with pleasant aromas like homemade bread, pies, and cookies. Don’t wait to have a reason to make something special – do it simply to show love to your family. Invite your kids and/or hubby to cook along side of you – make memories in the kitchen – test tasting, being creative, laughing and loving. Remember the importance of dinner time around the table as a family.  Work on showing love, goodness and faithfulness to your family this week.

I hope your candle is still burning, the music is playing, and you are spending time showing your family they are special, whether it is by playing some games, watching a movie while snuggled together or baking them a special treat.  The challenge is over for this year but it is one I plan to try and continue all through out the year with my family.

God bless and I hope you have enjoyed catching up with me.

Pat

Autumn Through My Eyes-Day 18 and Voted with my youngest!

Today I got the priviledge of going with my youngest son to vote for the first time.  We voted early and it was so easy to get in and get it done. Very proud of him for recognizing that he needed to vote and make our voice heard, while we still have that right.

After that we went and got a sweet tea from McDonald's and went for a walk.  This picture was taken where we went to walk.

I am  participating in the fall through my eyes challenge over at The Simple Woman's Daybook- HERE-

God bless,

Pat