Sunday, September 27, 2009

A Weekend Of Blessings

The Lord has been so good to us over the years, and this weekend has been no exception. We have needed so many things for so long...especially in the line of furniture. Yesterday we

My Mother's Best-Ever Oatmeal Drop Cookies


2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. oats
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 c. raisins
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Evening Journal Entry - Friday, September 25, 2009

By Rebecca, simply yours

~What Time It Is...

...11:50 p.m.

~What I'm Doing...

...am unwinding with a cup of tea after a long day.

~I Am Praising The LORD for...

...loving me enough to convict me when I'm wrong.

~Things That Made Me Smile Today...

...a tired puppy, a sleeping boy, and autumn things.

~What I Did Today...

...did a general house straightening, did two loads of laundry, built squirrel den boxes with my husband and son, needed to mow across town, but went to Pittsburg (Kansas) with my dh instead...after we got home I cleaned house, did dishes from earlier, did two loads of laundry, and visited with a cousin on the phone for almost TWO hours (my goodness!)...since then I've been working on a little craft project I've been thinking about doing.

~My Evening Prayers...

...are focused on my family, friends, community, and nation.

~What We Had For Supper...

...Long John Silver's

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Evening Journal Entry - Thursday, September 24, 2009

By Rebecca, simply yours

~What Time It Is...

...11:05 p.m.

~What I'm Doing...

...am winding down after a full day...am getting ready for bed.

~I Am Praising The LORD...

...because, no matter how bad things may appear to be, He is still on the throne, and He is in control!

~Things That Made Me Smile Today...

...my grandchildren and the nutty smell of walnuts.

~What I Did Today...

...put in a full day of school, did a general house straightening, washed two loads of laundry and hung them out to dry, picked up walnuts, wrote a couple of short letters, had delightful visits with four of our grandchildren, as well as their parents, visited with one uncle who called this afternoon, and was paid a surprise visit by another uncle and cousin this evening. So nice to see everyone!

~My Evening Prayers...

...the Islamic day of prayer on Capitol Hill is tomorrow. We need to be praying folks!

~What We Had For Supper...

...lima beans, ham, and cornbread

Gianna and Abby Drawing Pictures At Grandma's Table

Gianna, Abby, And Grandma Enjoying A Cheese Stick Together