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The Simple Woman's Daybook ~November 9th Edition


Outside My Window...
I see an empty parking lot with no cars parked with eager-to-buy customers. Sigh.

I Am Thinking...
I have been unsuccessful finding a used baby crib at the thrift stores and garage sales.


I Am Thankful For...
The prayer time with my DH this morning using Stormie Omartian's books praying for your spouse.
I Am Wearing...
Tan slacks and a black top and a beige sweater.

I Am Remembering...
all the exercise I got stacking firewood that my DH cut yesterday afternoon. The joy of country living.
I Am Going...
To the beauty shop tomorrow to get my hair cut and colored! Yippe.
I Am Reading...
90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper
I Am Hoping...
for a big cash sale this week. Can you tell?

On My Mind...
my family in the midwest and all the pretty colors of fall at this time of year.

From the Learning Rooms...
realizing again the significance of my faith as I ask Jesus to heal many I'm praying for and do miracles for my family and friends just like in the gospel of Mark today where I read He required faith in their asking.

Noticing That...
many stores in town are closed and not as many people seem to be shopping.

Pondering These Words...
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth - everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Isaiah 43:5-7

From The Kitchen...
homemade chicken noodle soup and homemade pumpkin bread for supper when I get home from work tonight.

Around The House...
realizing my pantry needs organizing.

One of My Favorite Things...
is planning my Thanksgiving menu and writing out my shopping list.

From My Picture Journal...

Other Daybook writers can be found at A Simple Woman's Daybook.

Comments

  1. Beth in NCNovember 9, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I loved your post! It is fun to look into your life!

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  2. roselNovember 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful....everything about you is beautiful....inside and out! Knowing that you are so in love with the Lord...It shows...I'm so blessed to have met you. Thank You Lord for sister Mary and please grant her some sales or whatever her heart desires that is okay with You :) Love you sister Mary! Soup and pumpkin bread...hmmm....sounds good!

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  3. DeniseNovember 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Enjoyed your daybook sweetie.

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 9, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Gorgeous post. I hope you have a big cash sale this weekend too. Enjoy the wonderful and soup and bread. It sounds so good. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Debbie PetrasNovember 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I read that book too about 90 minutes in heaven. That man had a long recovery but it was amazing. Can I come for dinner tonight? It sounds really good and much cooler than the 80 we are having in Phoenix. I'm continuing to pray.

    Love you,
    Debbie

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  6. AndreaNovember 9, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Great post!
    Try Craigs List for a used crib!

    Blessings, andrea

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  7. DonettaNovember 9, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    That was nice to come visit and hear your day. I am with you in the provision. Remember to think outside of the box also and ask specifically if there is a need that the cash sale would go toward.

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  8. elaine @ peace for the journeyNovember 9, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Well, thanks for stopping by the blog and checking in with me. Love your Monday thoughts...

    How are you liking Don Piper's book? I read it about a year ago and was so moved by his story.

    Blessings to you this week; here's hoping the parking lot is soon filled with cars!

    peace~elaine

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  9. LorenNovember 9, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Mary,

    I love reading your Daybook! and seeing more of your precious heart. I will be praying the Lord brings a BUYER!!! and shows you to a wonderful crib! I will be needing one of those myself come to think of it :)

    Your chicken noodle soup and pumpkin bread so divine! We made homemade chicken and rice soup with homemade cornbread :) Great minds huh!!

    Love you my friend

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  10. KayNovember 9, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Well, I really truly enjoyed this! The "simple" blog looks very inviting to my thoughts as well - how lovely!

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  11. CathyNovember 9, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Sounds like you are busy ~ That is a great book. I could not put it down. It is scary seeing all the places that have closed. Your scripture was wonderful.

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  12. Warren BaldwinNovember 9, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Very nice. Neat Daybook.

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  13. christy roseNovember 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Enjoyed a glimpse into your heart and thoughts today Mary!!! or yesterday, I guess it was! :) OOPS!

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  14. AlleluiabelleNovember 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Hi My Sweet Friend,

    Times passes by so quickly. Days come and go and I find myself still not able to get around the blogging world as I would like, as I used to because of sickness, etc....BUT...I love you dear friend and I so enjoyed reading your thoughts here today. You bring a smile to my face every time I come here and today as I read each of your thoughts, I smiled at the tenderness and love that you truly have inside your mind and heart and how it radiates out to all who come here and that my precious, precious friend is because you love the Lord so much. He resides in you and you in Him and you simply SHINE!

    I sing along and pray out loudly with our sweet sister Rosel in saying, "Thank You Lord for sister Mary and please grant her some sales or whatever her heart desires that is okay with you."

    I love you my precious friend. I'm always praying :D for you and your family.

    Love, {{{{Hugs}}}}, Blessings & Prayers,
    Alleluiabelle

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  15. MelanieNovember 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Love this picutre you shared... very cool! :)

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  16. TracyNovember 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    It was fun reading your day book; a glimpse into your life. I find myself wishing I'd been at your house for dinner last night - sounds great.

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  17. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetNovember 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Love your post! What a cool pic!

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  18. LisaShawNovember 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful photo you shared and I enjoyed your post.

    Loved this:

    "Pondering These Words...
    "Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth - everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Isaiah 43:5-7"

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