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The Simple Woman’s Daybook

My personal daybook for July 31, 2013 Outside my window …a family of quail walk single file behind their mom. I am thinking …how nice it would be to go to the mountains and experience a summer rainstorm in the pines. I am thankful… that my husband is so handy around the house and yard and so willing! In the kitchen… I am washing all my window blinds…ugh. I am wearing… shorts and a tank top. I am creating… a menu for next week. I am wondering… what kind of area rug will go the best with my brown leather couch. I am hoping… and praying for victory in a family situation . I am looking forward to… next week when my family arrives and we will all be together under one roof again. I just finished reading… The Leper by Sigmund Brouwer. I am learning… to let my husband think he has some good ideas too. I am pondering… that just because the afternoon monsoon clouds have rolled in, it doesn’t mean it will rain.     A favorite quo

Grapes in the Garden

After sunrise this morning, I was able to harvest bunches of red, sweet grapes from my vine.  Last year the birds and insects competed with me, but today was a fruitful harvest and the grapes are delicious.   Here’s a picture of my grape vine.  This area is my prayer garden. A few years ago, I mentioned to my husband that I would love a prayer garden in this little section where I can sit and have my morning devotions.  He wasted no time and began to build the trellis.  I think  this is what husbandry means (smile!)  Every year the vine and rose bushes spread out becoming plusher.  While I was out there today, I was praying for my kids on the west coast.  They’re flying to the east coast for a family reunion and this will be Susanna’s first flight experience!  This grandma was praying for all the details for this all-day flight.   I enjoy quiet mornings and I love to pray.  I’m remembering John 15:5 that says: “I