Welcome to my weekly post, Daybook Online Journal here at The Littlest Way. This is a post where I gather all the ordinary things that happen or are happening in my day to day. Things like what I’m reading or listening to…eating and cleaning and learning…These are the small moments that make up my blessed daily life; and I want to remember them. I would love to read your Daybook Online Journal, just leave it in the comments section below. You can use my prompts or make up your own to include items important to you; mine change depending on season and circumstance.
Taking Time
Thanking God for…
::safe travels to and from a soccer college showcase
::the ability to go to Mass wherever we go
::God’s promises
::a rainy day
Praying…
Who’s not praying and pondering all things BIG right now? I’m praying I am raising children of virtue and character. I’m praying I am raising children who love God above all else…I’m praying Chris and I model that for them.
Pondering…
I’m pondering my home and home life. We figured up from last Fall to this Fall, Chris had been gone for work almost 8 out of 12 months. Which means almost 8 out of 12 months we pretty much lived in what felt like survival mode. I believe my home is reflecting that spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. So I’m pondering what may be properly called “nesting.” And as I’ve mentioned before, I hear the clock ticking as my older children are looking forward towards their futures. The realization of not having all my children wake up under the same roof every morning is beginning to dawn on me. I want to protect this time in our lives from my own selfish distractions.
In addition to…Writing and blogging are an important part of me, but for this season, it may not be a regular occurrence. If this space is quiet for a day or three or seven, please don’t give up and leave. I’m still here. As a matter of fact, to insure you don’t miss anything, make sure you’re email subscriber so new posts will be slipped quietly into your email inbox when I write them. I’m working on a Bible Reading Plan for children as a well as women right now and as soon as they are ready I will share them.
Although I may not always take the time to sit down here in this space daily for a bit, I’m also over on Instagram and Facebook; you can find me there.
Listening to…
The dryer tumbling clothes and children (supposed to be) doing their school work.
Reading…
My large print Bible
Around the House…
Thankfully I have older girls who can help keep a home running while I’m away for the weekend. I sorted Winter/Summer clothes last week and now I feel the need to continue sorting room by room. I want to seriously look at everything we own and decide if it–whatever it may be–is worth its space in our home.
In the Kitchen…
I ate terrible this weekend. Actually I’ve been eating terrible for a while. I need to sit down and make a solid meal plan following the Trim Healthy Mama Plan; It works for me physically and mentally and I need to keep at it.
Our Domestic Church…
The First Sunday of Advent is quickly approaching! I need to, again, make some solid plans for our Domestic Church this Advent.
Saving Money…
How many times can I use the phrase “solid plan?” I need to make a solid grocery budget and stick to it. Groceries are our largest expense and I know I need to seriously work on our grocery budget.
Captured…
Veronica and I were driving to Kansas City when the Paris attacks were being reported. We only heard a snippet of what was going on so when we got to our room and she was showering, I turned on the television. I watched just long enough and had to shut it off. I opened my Bible and searched for God’s answer to my growing fears…Psalm 118 was His answer.
Christelle says
Veronica and I were driving to Kansas City when the Paris attacks were being reported. We only heard a snippet of what was going on so when we got to our room and she was showering, I turned on the television. I watched just long enough and had to shut it off. I opened my Bible and searched for God’s answer to my growing fears…Psalm 118 was His answer.
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It’s hard to say it, it’s hard to say, but God’s answer is TRUE. It’s hard to say it because there is so much suffering, distress, anger, sorrow, fear, stunning shock… But as a French woman, I can witness the word “miracle” was said by a France 2 journalist. Yes, “the miracle is that there were not more victims.” Considering all details, yes, one can say it could have been significantly worse. One single example: the Stade de France was overcrowded and nobody inside it was threatened… Yes, this Psalm 118 can give us food for thought…
Clare says
Your posts are welcome – whenever they come!
I unite my prayers with yours and all those praying for
peace in our world.
Cheryl says
I look forward to your daily online journal. I will keep looking for it even if you take some time off. I will wait patiently! Take the time that you and your family need. I will be praying for you. Xoxo
Cheryl