Monday, November 19, 2012

For Today -

Outside my window...dark, quiet, & a very chilly Las Vegas evening. 
 
I am thinking...of how wonderful Thanksgiving will be this year.  Mike wasn't sure he'd be able to come home to be here.  It will be 'so' good to prepare a meal & have our family together to enjoy it.  
 
I am thankful for...Thanksgiving. I love this time of year in which we Americans set apart this day to give thanks for all the many blessings we have. 
 
I am remembering...my niece Lisa.  I miss her so much.  It's unbelievable to think that she was here last Thanksgiving, & she is gone now.  Lisa's children & my sister are having a hard time facing this holiday that she loved so much, without her.
 
On my mind...the last few things I want to get done tomorrow, before the 'big' day of Wednesday.  Mike will be arriving that morning!
 
I am pondering these words..."Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true meaning of our thanksgiving."  ~W.T. Purkiser~
 
From the learning rooms...not to fix so many desserts again this Thanksgiving.  I learned my lesson from last year. :)
 
From the kitchen...Just fixed me a pot of Sleepy Time (I love that name!) tea & enjoying it with a lemon poppyseed scone.   Well actually, I am enjoying it with two scones. :) I've enjoyed Sleepy Time tea since I was a teenager. 
 
I am wearing...jeans & blue top.
 
I am creating...still working on some websets for friends.
 
I am going...to make it another early night.  I am a nightowl through & through, but trying to make this night two of getting in bed early.
 
I am reading...only my Bible.  Hoping that I'll get to some of my many books after Mike goes back to Saudi.
 
I am hoping...you all have a very blessed & happy Thanksgiving! 
 
I am hearing...quiet, except for the keys.  I welcome this after a busy, busy day.
 
Around the house...excitement as we get ready for Mike to get home.
 
One of my favorite things...working on graphics.  I love having an idea in my head & watching it come to life.
 
A few plans for the rest of the week...hair trim, picking up Mike from the airport, grocery shopping, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving service at church,  & some Black Friday shopping.  I was going to avoid Black Friday, but Mike can't wait to go out.
 
Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Emily made this turkey by tracing her hand.  I asked her what the thing was in the middle & she said "I don't really know.  I jjust thought he looked like he was missing something, so I added it." :)


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4 comments:

  1. Hi Judy, Your Mike coming home is going to make your Thanksgiving Day really special. So happy for you! Enjoy! and take lots of pictures to share with us! Hugz!

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  2. Hi Judy!
    Lovely post. I hope he is soon home for good and all.
    I like the quote about what we do with blessings. Something to ponder and put into practice.
    Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. Hi Judy..so glad Mike is going to be home to spend Thanksgiving with all of you!! I LOVE Emily's turkey...she was right, it did need something!! So cute!! Give her a big hug for me!!

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  4. What a good printer Miss Emily is and so creative! I so wish I had the talent to make graphics, I admire all you people that can do that. Judy I am so happy that Mike will be coming home for Thanksgiving. Many blessings to you and your family!
    Love you!

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