February 17, 2006
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It’s been quite a busy week but I haven’t felt as if I’ve had anything of interest to share.
I often wonder if ‘blogging’ is my ‘cup of tea’. My life is pretty normal and average most days! ha! I’m not sure that just sharing my daily activities would bring much interest to others… especially since it’s probable that your days are much like mine.
The part of my life that excites me is my relationship with the Lord. I struggle with how to share that in a way that will effect others for Christ. How my biblical convictions work themselves out on a daily basis may not seem as exciting to those looking on. A seemingly average day of housework OUTWARDLY is actually INWARDLY one simple way that I can worship the Lord and bring Him glory by doing it for His glory. How do you express that to others in a way that doesn’t sound just like a daily ‘to do’ list? That is what I’ve been meditating on this past week.
A few highlights of my AVERAGE week:
* I’ve been getting up early most days to work on our family’s study of theology. My husband is going through a systematic theology course for his elder training and I’m trying to do it along with him. I get up early so we don’t have trouble with using the same book. This is a review for me and I am enjoying it SO much! Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology book has memory verses for each topic that I’d like to memorize. My goal for next week is to start writing those on index cards to practice.
* My 8 little pups were picked up on Thursday morning and taken to a mixed breed rescue that will go above and beyond the call of duty to find the best possible homes. It was very difficult the last hour because my grandchildren came over to say goodbye to the pups and wanted me to keep JUST ONE. That was rough.
* Emma Lee, an older woman from church, came to help me sort clothes for the clothing ministry on Thursday. We made great progress.
* My daughter in love went to a seminar with some ladies from her church so I helped my son with the grandchildren for a few days this week.
* Friday my son, granddaughter and I went to visit my parents which live 45 minutes away. My Mom had made turkey chili, rolls and homemade applesauce and some zucchini muffins. My son said that he always loves the way Grandma’s house is so clean and smells so good! It blessed her when I told her that!
My granddaughter gathered her ‘babies’ off Grandma’s bed and played dolls for quite awhile. She was such a good little girl. Mom dug up some of her flowers to send home with me. I love family flowers. Each one has a story behind it. Ever noticed that?
* I’ve been drinking golden seal tea and using tea tree oil topically for a skin fungus. I’m wondering if I picked it up from the farm animals. I’m applying the tea tree oil twice a day. I hate to share this but I’ve been so grateful to find a natural solution that seems to be helping. The topical medicine my Dr. gave me only took care of it temporarily and then it would return the following month. I’ve been dealing with this since August and it looks like it might be permanently gone.
* Saturday: Today I planted the flowers I brought home from Mom’s. I hope they survive and will bring some color to my front flower bed. I accomplished quite a bit of cleaning in preparation for my in-laws, daughter in love’s and grand baby’s visit next week. My father in law is diabetic so our diet will be the same which helps a lot with the cooking. If the weather permits we hope to go for a day visit to Santa Cruz and have lunch on the wharf.
I told you it was a pretty uneventful week! Yet, inwardly, the Lord and I have had a BLAST! Here is a picture of a small patch of my Mom’s flowers!
Comments (7)
Sounds like a very normal week to me.I like that kind, it wearies the soul to have a crisis every week. I wish that I could go plant my flowers now. We need rain so bad and its really cold 11 degrees with no rain in site. So I’d be really appreciative if you could ask all your prayer partners to pray for rain for our area. Texas, Okla.,& New Mexico.
Have a blessed weekend & God keep ya’ll safe, healthy & happy. HUGS
Just wanted to say that I love stopping by your site…You NEVER bore me! I love seeing God in the daily activities of life…I believe that is what He desires us to do–dust for His fingerprints everywhere! God bless you, my dear sister! With much love and many prayers, Paula
Georgene,
I love to read your blog. You have always been an encouragement to me. You always seem to write just the thing that I need to hear. Besides all us “bloggers” have regular old lives. We just identify with that. Please hang in there and don’t give up. You may not realize it but God is using you to reach others through your xanga.
The flowers are so pretty. Can’t wait for spring to do some gardening here. Oh yeah, to answer your questions, yes we are low-carbing sort of (more like south-beach) because we are eating whole grains also. I am not a diabetic but my mother is so I try to eat like one should so I won’t become one! Does any of that make sense? I let my weight get away from me and now I’m having to do something about it!
God bless you,
FAye
I sometimes think the same thing about my blog, but it’s funny when I write things I think are interesting and different I don’t get a response and when I write just about my daily life I get responses, so that makes me feel that is what people relate to and want to read. Mainly I write for myself, because I just enjoy it and I never know what is going to come out when I write. RYC- Yes I go to church every Sunday. I’m just killing some time right now waiting to take my gd’s gome and then on to church. My goal is to not miss a Sunday this year.
I second Faye’s comment above; your site is a ministry.
Thanks for visiting my site, as boring as it is. About the gumbo picture; that’s not the gumbo I made. I found that picture on an image search on Google. I start with a box of Zataran’s Gumbo base with rice. (yeah, I cheat, LOL) But first get a whole bag of seasoning blend (frozen chopped onions, bell peppers and celery) and saute in a little bit butter for about 4-5 minutes until very tender. Set aside. In a big pot make the zatarans gumgo as directed, with 6 cups water or a little more. When it was mixed thoroughly I hadded the vegetables, some chicken, shredded, a pound of sliced sausage. I simmered for 2-3 hours, then added a pound of fresh frozen peeled shrimp, and cooked for another 30 minutes. Season with just a dash of Tony Chacherie’s Gumbo File and a shake or two of Tony’s cajun seasoning. Yum Yum!
Enjoy~
~Deb †
OOPS! Forgot to mention that I added one cup of instant brown rice; one can of chicken broth, and one can of water. Here in Louisiana every recipe we make is a huge batch.
BTW, I love your mom’s flower bed!
~Deb †
Your posts are never boring, Georgene. I’ve always found them inspirational and challenging. The big difference between life in Christ and life as an unbeliever is that ordinary life becomes a daily journey toward greater faith and love when we are in love with Jesus, while the life of an unbeliever is simply a journey toward greater frustration and self-reliance. I find your daily, ordinary life a journey of faith and love. Thanks for sharing it with us.