Lisa Notes: On this day in August

Outside my window...is a muddy dog I need to play with (my nest isn’t so empty after all)

I am sending...forgotten things to Jenna through our neighbors this weekend

One of my favorite things...Facetime with Jenna (and yeah, I tried to get Kandie in on the conversation)

I am realizing...bloggy friends aren’t only good for me, but benefit my whole family in ways I never expected (props to amazing Amy!)

I am thankful for...the blessed season I was given to stay home and raise my girls

I am thinking...about all the things I want to do next

In the kitchen...soon will be a hubby frying chicken (his choice; no complaints from me!)

I am creating...resources to post Wednesday for our 1 Peter 1 memory challenge at Do Not Depart

I am resolving...to not just memorize 1 Peter 1, but to study it and let it seep into my soul

I am encouraged...by thoughtful posts about memorizing scripture

I am wearing...pink shorts and a blue tank top that should never leave the house (and it doesn’t)

I am going...to the chiropractor still (how much longer I’ll try? I can’t say)

I am reading...not as much as I’d like...maybe the end of this week I’ll get back into these books, including The Discipline of Grace with Challies’ “Reading Classics Together” group

I am discovering...more and more new songs every time I meet with the church

I am appreciating...that Jenna really likes the church she’s visiting in Auburn

I am hearing...one of my new favorite songs, “When Mercy Found Me”

His Grace is all I need
And the chains that I was in before
They don't hold me anymore
His love has rescued me
His love has set me free

I am praying...God’s guidance and peace for friends seeking both

I am pondering these words...“Obedience isn’t fed by gratitude but by faith.”

A few plans for this week...REST. Including Skyping with a niece, writing a little, reading a little, cleaning a little

I am looking forward to...choosing my favorite pictures from El Salvador to share with my small group this Sunday night

A picture to share...Celina, one of our sweet young friends in El Salvador we’re praying for. She helped us with VBS several days. She also counted string with me during lunch one day when I most needed help. I love her.

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Katie · 661 weeks ago

I made a special breakfast for my husband this morning (He works overnights) and it is his birthday. I took a nap with him and then went to work this evening. I like this format of blogging, it gives fun little blurbs about a person that often you don't get about people. I may have to try it. Thank you for sharing Lisa.

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Lisa notes 103p · 661 weeks ago

I hope you will try this meme, Katie. I enjoy getting these little windows into people's "regular" life.

Happy birthday to your husband! You are sweet to take care of him in those ways and make his day special.
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Katie · 660 weeks ago

I did one today. Went over to link in also.
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Lisa notes 103p · 660 weeks ago

Glad you did one. I enjoyed reading it!
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barbarah 65p · 660 weeks ago

What a busy time, with the trip to El Salvador and then getting Jenna to college almost right after. I enjoyed your tweets about getting Jenna set up at her new place.

I can't imagine coming home after taking the last one to college. I'm thankful Jesse will be here for at least another year. But I know that time will come eventually. Hope it hasn't been too very hard on you. FaceTime and Kandie surely help. :-)

I'm joining in with Challies book group for the first time.
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It has definitely been a very busy summer. I was thinking this morning that the past 3 years have been among the busiest in my life. And now maybe it will slow down a bit...

It is really strange not having any kids at home. I don't think it's really sunk in yet because so far I'm doing fine. ;-) I cried enough the past few weeks to hold me off for awhile anyway. I tend to grieve more ahead of time than once the actual thing happens. God is answering prayers, I'm certain. I know he'll do that for you too when the time comes for Jesse to leave. Keep enjoying having him home until then!

Glad you'll be joining in Challies' book group. I've read the first two chapters already and enjoyed it. I'd thought about doing a blog post once a week on each chapter, but that's probably not going to happen. I'll look forward to hearing your comments.
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fsamons 60p · 660 weeks ago

I'm taking some time in the middle of my work day to read and catch up on real life... Thanks for sharing yours... Oh, and I won't be telling my wife that your husband cooks chicken... She might really think I'm capable. We can't have that!
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You better not tell your wife either that Jeff volunteered to cook all week! ha. He enjoys it (and I think he's trying to force me to rest and enjoy my week too). Whatever, I accepted (for the most part).

You may not be cooking chicken, but I'm sure you're still doing nice things for your wife tonight too. :-)

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beverleyhirst63 50p · 660 weeks ago

You are such a wonderful person and you seem to have such a wonderful life.
I am praying ... to be able to accept what God has given me.

Well, I wouldn't say that I'm a wonderful person by any means...thanks anyway though. But when I look at the great big picture of my life, it is wonderful. Sometimes the little things (that can often seem like big things!) don't seem so wonderful, but in the end, it always has or will work out, thanks to Jesus.

Your prayer to accept where we are and what we have is a beautiful one. We all need that one everyday. Thanks, Beverley.
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