For Today, Update on cold.

Outside my window... dark, it is nighttime.

I am thinking... I have not had a sore throat in a long time. Not even when I had Covid last year.

But something is going around and a lot are getting sore throats. My 2 friends are sick too. We leave on May 2 for our mini vacation in Texas. Please pray we get well before we go.

I am thankful for... cold medicines, oil diffuser, tissue and Mentholatum which I got when I was in Texas last July. I thought my sinuses were acting up and it was Covid. I took a Covid test and it was negative.

I am remembering...My parents and grandparents rubbing Mentholatum on my chest and feet when I was a child. I put it under my nose and on my forehead. 

On my mind...Getting well!

I am pondering these words...Listen to your body.

From the learning rooms.... Women of the Bible I am preparing for my May Bible journaling group. We meet on the 9th the day after we come back from Texas. I pray that the Lord guide me and at first, I was thinking of a floral theme. For April we talked about the Shepherd. We learned that Jehovah Rah is the Lord is my Shepherd. I knew I was led to go over different names of God. Then I remembered learning about Hagar and the Lord who came to hear. El Roi, the God that hears me. Women of the Bible is where He has led me. Women we will go over in May are Hagar, Rahab, The Bleeding Woman.

From the kitchen... Food my daughter brought over and the chicken soup my husband bought me at our favorite Mexican food place. I can't taste very well with my congested nose. but at least I have an appetite! 

I am wearing...Short white pajamas with corn blue flowers.

I am creating...a kit for my next Bible journaling day.

I am going...to get as much rest as I can.

I am reading...A Line of Grace by Francine Rivers.

I am hoping...To be well by the end of the week or sooner. My granddaughter will be performing at her music group called Rockstars. They teach different instruments and voice. Devon is her teacher and one of the worship leaders at our church.

I am hearing...American Idol on TV. So many kids that are so talented!

Around the house...Quiet, since it is nighttime.

One of my favorite things...Learning things more from the Bible. I use my study bibles and the Bible Hub App.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Rest, get lots of fluids and maybe call the doctor. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...My granddaughter on the left and Devon on the right.

This is the first time I have seen my Audrina wearing ripped jeans. Most of our worship team in under 20 and Audrina is the youngest at 12. My husband took this picture at church. I stayed home.

Happy News for Today and Tuesday 4

                                   

Outside my window... Sunny, blue skies with a white cloud.

I am thinking... about sitting outside, maybe going in the spa.

I am thankful for... Pain medication.

I am remembering...how I walked 9 miles last fall and now it my knee hurts when I walk.

On my mind...How proud I am of my grandkids. My granddaughter sang on the worship team Sunday. She has been playing keyboard for them the past 10 months. I am a happy Mema!!!

I am pondering these words...

 From the learning rooms.... Studying verses on the Good Shepherd and sheep.

 From the kitchen... Lots of leftovers. My daughter brought over food.

 I am wearing...jeans, t-shirt and sweatshirt.

 I am creating...crafts for my next Bible journal class.

 I am going... to exercise in spite of the pain. X-rays didn't find any fracture and just mild arthritis.

Doctor has ordered a nerve study. She is sending me back to physical therapy.

I am reading...Several books about the Shepherd and sheep. I have done both of these study books. I am reviewing parts of them to prepare for my next Bible journaling group. The teacher in me likes to take in as much information before my class. I pass out a Bible verse page on the 

 I am hoping...the pain in my knee/thigh goes away by May when I go to Texas.

 I am hearing...Worship songs on Pandora Music.

 Around the house...mostly picked up. I need to clean my ceiling fan and change sheets.

 One of my favorite things...Bible journaling.

 A few plans for the rest of the week...Life group on Tuesday, Meet with a friend for coffee,

bloodwork on Thursday, visit a women's shelter on Saturday with my life group. We are making each woman a gift bag and the children will get goodies too. We plan to do a few crafts with them.

 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

 Welcome!  It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.

How would it be if we talk about some things related to home?

1. What styles of décor do you like?  Mid Century?  Colonial?  Contemporary? I like several styles, but we have contemporary comfortable!

2.   What makes your bedroom comfortable? Mostly my bed. It has lots of cushion for my aching bones. I like to change the bedspread/comforter seasonally. Going from a winter soft chenille to a floral watercolor with yellow flowers on a white background with hints of grey and black.

3   What do you think makes a home comfortable and welcoming? We have comfy and practical. We gave our nice, big coffee table to my sister and bought a long ottoman that has storage and we can put our feet up. We have a basket of blankets to use when we are cold. Several pictures of the grands and a basket of dog toys make it nice for all. I gave up being a perfectionist and enjoy my time.

4. Do you share your home with pets? Would you tell us about them please? We have a mini black, long haired doxie named Reina. She is one spoiled dog. Hubby put in a doggie door so she can go in and out when she wants. Funny to see all 3 doxies(2grand dogs) all go out that door! Rey, Coco and Minnie!

For Today

 

 For Today.....

 Outside my window... cloudy, cool -57, off and on light rain

 I am thinking... it has been a cold winter for us in So California.

 I am thankful for... chicken soup.

 I am remembering...how much fun this meme was in the past.

 On my mind...me health and the Bible verse that says Feat not!

 

I am pondering these words...

 From the learning rooms.... to be realistic and let go what when I have to. 

 From the kitchen... Homemade chicken soup

 I am wearing...jeans, t-shirt, long sleeve flannel shirt and my bathrobe.

 I am creating...crafts for my Bible journaling group.

 I am going...try to get to bed early tonight.

 I am reading...This Present Darkness, by Frank Peretti

 I am hoping...to declutter a lot this year!

 I am hearing... TV, Netflix, The Crown.

 Around the house...Valentine decorations going up.

 One of my favorite things...Getting a good night's sleep.

 A few plans for the rest of the week...Bible study, crafting and grands.

 Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

For Today

For Today...

Outside my window... Sunny, breezy, 83, slight humidity at 10:15am

I am thinking... Of all the things I want to do today.

I am thankful for... being retired.

I am remembering... My parents. I think of them often.

On my mind...Seeing someone about my osteoporosis.

I am pondering these words...

From the learning rooms... Bible book of Daniel study starts today.

 From the kitchen... Lots of leftovers from the weekend!

I am wearing...still in my pajamas.

I am creating... things for my August Bible journaling group. Theme is water.

I am going...get out of bed when I am through with this. Grands want to go Walmart.

I am reading...the Bible, book of Daniel

I am hoping...to get my reading done, some Bible journaling and working on my camp notebook.

I am hearing...the dogs barking, the grands playing, the air conditioning going on.

Around the house...dust, Oh I need to add that to the list.

One of my favorite things...Bible journaling

A few plans for the rest of the week...Last week grands are off school. Things with them. Swim party on Friday with my lifegroup.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... Sunday Summer Family evening event at church.

This was western themed. I am wearing a jean skirt. My granddaughter wore my hat. It was a nice evening of fellowship, square dancing, line dancing, petting zoo, games and pies.

For Today

For Today...

Outside my window... sunny, slight breeze and 83 at 3pm.

I am thinking... I want to go in the spa, but I am relaxing on my bed.

I am thankful for... a beautiful day!

I am remembering... how much I enjoyed the cruises I went on.

On my mind...5 weeks until my Cutie Camp Retreat in Texas.

I am pondering these words...Make memories and document them.

From the learning rooms....the post cards I made from my virtual crafting cruise. 

 From the kitchen... Lots of leftovers from the weekend!

I am wearing...denim shorts.

I am creating...bookmarks for my Bible journaling group.

I am going...get up after this to get more water.

I am reading...Marks Story (Gospel of Mark)

I am hoping...join the gym again.

I am hearing...my granddaughter practicing the piano.

Around the house...calm

One of my favorite things...This laptop where I can communicate with friends and

find things to use for Bible journaling and crafting.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Grands will be here during the summer. Vacation Bible school is also this week.

 Here is a picture thought I am sharing... Eddie promotes to Hisch School

 and Audrina to Middle school.