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Quiet Day Around Here

Well, another quiet Sunday afternoon. Ok, this is our house I'm talking about so maybe not exactly "quiet" but relaxed, we'll say.

The GuitarMan came home for a quick visit yesterday. After his dad helped him change his oil he went up to town and visited with friends. After church we had lunch and he has headed back to college now as classes begin tomorrow. His schedule looks to be about the same times as last semester. So he will be up bright and early for 8:00 AM class tomorrow! I'll have to be sure and stock him up with coffee and energy drinks to get him going in the mornings! He is more of a night owl.
It was a good morning at church despite low numbers due to the cold and the rain. We knew many of our older folks would not be able to battle the bad weather. Then we had others who were out for various reasons. We always have fellowship and prayer at church before Sunday School and I cooked today. It was so cozy in the kitchen this morning even with it dark and raining out. The FlowerChild had a fun time helping me bake batches of muffins and biscuits and fry sausage. It made for a nice welcome for everyone as they arrived at church cold and wet but with hot coffee and something yummy waiting!

I teach the ladies class at church on Sunday evenings. I have such a wonderful group of women in there! We have been having a great time discussing marriage, motherhood, and our homes. Although I am the teacher I find the Lord challenging me through my lessons and our discussions! So now I must scoot and get tonight's lesson together. Have a blessed day with your family! God is good ALL the time!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Mmm..sausage biscuits sounds good. I can't wait for Baby Girl to be at my side in the kitchen. Right now Big Boy (4yo) is my little helper, but is getting more and more interested in Daddy's garage. What a blessing you must be to the ladies at church! I used to teach toddlers Sunday School, not my calling though. I work better with teens. I bet you are proud of your college man! Ooh 8AM classes, I used to hate them too. By senior year though, I became less of a night owl & liked my 8-5 like days. I guess that's all part of growing up. My 15yo SS is talking about going right in the Army, he's in Jr. ROTC and really likes it. I think it might be good for him discipline wise, but I hope he doesn't miss out not going to college right away and waiting. Have a blessed day!

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  2. LisaJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    It is fun anytime your children help out in the kitchen. But I must say it is different with a girl I guess because you are training them for something they will do to care for their own families one day.
    I also teach the youth/college age at church and find that I love it.Then I do the Bible Study portion of children's church and Mission Friends on Wednesday nights. So I stay well-rounded when it comes to different ages! Of course, I guess I could say the same thing about home life as well!
    I am so proud of my son! Hopefully he will make that shift too and learn to shut down at night to get some rest! I worry about him burning the candle at both ends.
    It's hard sometimes to allow them to make those life decisions when you aren't so sure if it is the best thing for them! That is where you learn to bathe it in prayer!!

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