Outside my window... ~ The blue sky and clouds are glorious! Our weather here in Moçambique is reminiscent of spring in Alabama, although we're currently heading toward "winter". I'd love to take the dog for a walk, but I must get dinner started. (My helpers aren't feeling well.)
I am thinking... ~ of my "to-do" list
I am thankful for... ~ fond memories; God's protection of my sweet friend who had a potentially hazardous mishap recently; traveling mercies for my husband and his co-workers; avocados; chocolate
I am wearing... ~ Denim and black; I think this is what I was wearing for my last "Daybook" post (on my previous blog). Hmm. I'll have to check. Anyway, my pink Chacos; big silver hoop earrings; a decent hairdo for the first time in months (ahh, the weather...)
I am remembering... ~ playing cards with my Grandma Betty, who is in the hospital and on her way to a nursing home soon; being called "Chickadee" by Grandpap and told to give him some "sugar" -- he, too has recently been in the hospital, and has returned to the nursing home, where he receives "hospice" care and continues to deteriorate physically, while woo-ing the nurses with his 95-year-old charm and tenor voice
I am going... ~ to South Africa again this weekend (it's my favorite part of living in Moçambique); to the track with the children tomorrow for a workout
I am currently reading... ~ Mother Tongue, by Bill Bryson; Profiting From the Word, by A. W. Pink
I am hoping... ~ to finally learn Portuguese
On my mind... ~ the sewing I still have to do in preparation for the upcoming May Fair
From the learning room... ~ finishing up writing assignments for the year; doing some art; lots of reading, still; doubling up on work to finish sooner; browsing online for next year's curriculum choices
Pondering these words... "... Waiting on Him for Whom it is no vain thing to wait." -- Jim Elliot, in his journal
From the kitchen... ~ lots of guacamole these days, thanks to very generous friends and their gifts of avocados; fresh granola from Morgan; finding many uses for the bakery tortillas that we can only get in South Africa (so I call ahead and order 10 packages before we make the three-hour trip over the border)
Around the house... ~ I guess that, just because we're in a different country, it doesn't mean that I don't have to go through the children's outgrown clothing and reorganize; our books could use some straightening and even some weeding out
One of my favorite things ~ the fresh scent of rosemary
From my picture journal...
Now I'm off to Peggy's to see what other simple women are pondering today. Would you care to join us?
I loved reading your daybook, thank you for sharing. The picture looks so yummy! A few years ago I visited Mozambique (at the time i was in Swaziland)...I never learned Portuguese. I hope the language learning goes well.
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question you asked on my blog:
The first retreat theme is "Wanted" the youth from that church picked the rolling stones song "you can't always get what you want." I am going to talk about desires and being fully satisfied in Jesus.
The second retreat is for a different group. The theme is going to be "Rooted" I'm going to be looking at what it means to be rooted and established in Christ.
Wow, Elizabeth! Those are great themes! I may just use those with my children. Being here has been a challenge to me as far as "being fully satisfied with Jesus" is concerned. When I lived in comfort and ease, I had convinced myself that I was. However, when things are not my way, I must decided to find my joy and satisfaction only in Him. What a great lesson! Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeletePortuguese is a challenge for me, as well, but it's my fault. I haven't diligently studied as I should. The children do much better than I do.
Isn't Swaziland beautiful?! We went again recently. It's a majestic display of God's handiwork, really.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Blessings to you!
Dayna,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting and commenting at my blog. It's been fun to meet you too by reading through your blog. I'm curious to hear more about how you landed in Mozambique!
Enjoyed reading your daybook. That dip looks delicious. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patricia