Winter is here to stay....At least until Spring. I love the soft beauty of the falling
snow, the intricate icy, snow flake designs. And yet, I'm so glad that
there is no Jadis, the White Witch who cast the wintery spell over
Narnia for a 100 years or so, "here" - so glad that the world goes
round, and and we taste of all the seasons!
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(Carrot River)
I do love getting my hands back into the wools, and yarns and needles and things - finally. Pulling out each handmade hat and scarf with warm satisfaction that it came from my hands.
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I'm so glad that it gradually gets colder. Imagine, it was suddenly winter (I know that can happen - but it "really" doesn't). We get use to the gradual drop in temperature, gradually adding on the layers. And daily outdoor time then, warrents something sweet after, something warm, something hot and cozy!
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What wonderful reminder, the Glory in the mundane and the ordinary; extraordinary gratitude minute by minute. It makes the redundant empty phrase, "living in the moment", actually spring to life with practicality. Speaking of practical, I have loved Nourishing Traditions when it comes to feeding my family - but I have a new wonderful reference book for health, feeding my family, myself plus a wealth of information on wellness, hormones, supplements, exercise, and even "marital relations". Trim and Healthy Mama! Comes with my highest recommendations. I am certain all who read it, will find discover things they never new, but are glad to know it now. I've met the authors Serene and Pearl a handful of times, and was always encouraged with their lifestyles.
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I do love getting my hands back into the wools, and yarns and needles and things - finally. Pulling out each handmade hat and scarf with warm satisfaction that it came from my hands.
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I'm so glad that it gradually gets colder. Imagine, it was suddenly winter (I know that can happen - but it "really" doesn't). We get use to the gradual drop in temperature, gradually adding on the layers. And daily outdoor time then, warrents something sweet after, something warm, something hot and cozy!
::Perhaps
if I do one batch every week or so of something sweet, I can just
possibly have a nice spread in time for Christmas.::
Do
you have a favorite read? That is, a favorite read of ALL time? And the
bible doesn't count, in this question, sorry. My favorite read of all
time is Rick Joyner's Final Quest. I love it so much I use to read it
every year. This month I added one more to the short list of favorites
of all time. 1000 Gifts. Yup, I'm a little late I know. Everyone and their dog has read it, and forgotten it, perhaps.
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What wonderful reminder, the Glory in the mundane and the ordinary; extraordinary gratitude minute by minute. It makes the redundant empty phrase, "living in the moment", actually spring to life with practicality. Speaking of practical, I have loved Nourishing Traditions when it comes to feeding my family - but I have a new wonderful reference book for health, feeding my family, myself plus a wealth of information on wellness, hormones, supplements, exercise, and even "marital relations". Trim and Healthy Mama! Comes with my highest recommendations. I am certain all who read it, will find discover things they never new, but are glad to know it now. I've met the authors Serene and Pearl a handful of times, and was always encouraged with their lifestyles.
So, what's your favorite(s) read?
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Oh, Patty~Jean! This post just made me miss you even more. Can't wait to see you.
ReplyDeleteOh, you're lucky...I haven't been able to buy "Trim Healthy Mama"...maybe someday. :) My favorite book is really silly, because I read it as a teenager, but still love it, and that is "To Kill a Mockingbird". ha, ha. As an adult, though, I read "Heaven Is For Real" by Todd Burpo and it was so amazing. I read it right after I had a miscarriage and my 7-year old had to have his appendix out...which are the 2 main parts of the book...WOW! What a time to read it! It really is an amazing book. Currently I'm trying to get through "Shepherding a Child's Heart"...but I seem to be reading more children's books than anything else, ha, ha. Oh well. Love your pictures, as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd hello to you too! Glad to know that you are doing well. Its been long...
ReplyDeleteDear Patty Jean,
ReplyDeleteAt the dance recital, I was sad to hear you were leaving. I really look up to you with our joint loves of children and health. This last blog post had me thinking that you would be a great person to get Christmas recipes from, given that you've also taken the maximized living class. Anyways, I am glad that life out there is suiting your spiritual needs and I wish you a merry Christmas!
I would love a post with a few(or as many as you'd take the time to post)) of your holiday baking recipes!
Much much love and blessings!
Debra
Does anyone else want more posts from this PJ person? I do! Hope you're well and always look forward to hearing about your life via the blog. Miss you... If you ever come to town and need a quick trip to the yarn store with someone, just call. I've switched over to Wolseley Wool now. They've expanded, did you know!?
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely advent.
Tammy