Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Heavenly Sunlight

Posted on By jennifer

My Simple Woman’s Daybook: November 8, 2010

Outside my window…it is sunny, and clear and cool. It is supposed to warm up nicely today – the makings of a perfect fall day.

I am thinking….how much I enjoy all the windows in this new house. Our previous house was an “inside unit” townhouse and although we never thought it seemed dark or lacking in sunlight – little did we know how glorious morning sunlight pouring in from all sides really was!! Just one more reason to LOVE the morning!

I am thankful for….the sweet friends I have made while blogging. I was so touched by sweet comments, and even email, from many friends last week when I was MIA:) and unable to find time to blog. Most of you I have never met in person, and probably never will..at least not this side of eternity:)….but you are friends, nonetheless – encouragers along the way!! I am blessed to have “met” all of you.

I am wearing…my snugging robe….it feels so good in the mornings (especially these cool ones)!

I am remembering….Thanksgivings from years past. So many great memories….both as a little girl and then the years when my own children were the little ones! How quickly time goes by. I pray that Erica is finding wonderful ways to begin traditions with Miss Riley.

I am going…to get my haircut tomorrow – and not a minute too soon! And hopefully Mr. Rascal will get one as well (just not at the same salon)!!

I am reading….Life:Beautiful magazine. I really do enjoy this magazine.

I am hoping….to create new traditions for the upcoming holidays. Not as easy as it seems it should be – any hints???

On my mind….several very serious, and rather urgent, prayer requests. My heart is so heavy – but I am remembering what a “big” God we serve.

From the kitchen….we have made banana bread and pumpkin spice cookies lately and will be making pumkin bread today. And I wonder what’s up with my diet??

Around the house….dust. Again. And we are tackling the windows this week – let that sunshine really shine in!! And then I might break into song…”Heavenly Sunlight..Heavenly Sunlight. Flooding my soul with glory divine.” (pretend I didn’t just squeak out that high note there!)

Plans for the week….could it actually be a quiet week?? That would be nice:) Maybe – just maybe! – I can get some more of the cruise pictures posted!

One of my favorite things….phone calls with Jordan!

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  2. Oh how I love these entries…We woke this morning to pouring rain..so different for us, haha, but soo much better than last week's heat. We have 5 BIG windows in our living room and so therefore is my very place to sit in the morning. I LOVE the sun pouring in…or the sound of the rain this morning, haha…glad you are enjoying yours. Hope your week is good. I will write you an email later (get excited, haha) praying for your requests…HUGS to you my friend…

  7. Mmmm…homemade bread, spice cookies…sounds delicious, just like the nutmeg cake and grape-nut cookies on Saturday. 🙂

    One thing we do for the month of November is to write down on little paper pumpkins one thing we are thankful for. Then I post them somewhere in the house…this year it's in the stairwell going to the school room.

    Have a good day!

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