"Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift." - Matthew 5:23-24
Outside My Window - what is this bright orb that illumines this day?! I can't remember the last time I saw the sun but here it is. It melted the light dusting of snow on the ground and highlights the fact that windows need to be washed and dust bunnies need banishing.
I'm Wearing - a bright pink/orange fleece pullover, sherbet-like almost, that is blinding to the eyes but excellent for summoning a good mood. If I had known the sun would show up I would have worn something less retina-burning. But my brain is happy. Wool pants and birkenstocks, and the most beautiful glass-like nail art ever created with dry nail polish. I told you I'm in a happy mood.
I'm Listening To - central heating. My boys are outside slaying whatever imaginary foes lurk in the backyard. I haven't heard any screaming or fighting so I will assume all is bliss.
I'm Reading - still working on the Victoria Arlen book I mentioned at last week's daybook.
I'm Pondering - anger (see above Scripture quote). I cannot tell you how many angry posts I have read on social media just this last week. It saddens me to see that people are prepared to lose bonds of friendship over politics. I cannot imagine telling someone in the face that we can no longer be friends because of who they voted for. Do we really have the courage to tell people to their faces that they are no longer our friend because of their political affiliation? Can we go knock on their door, look them in the eye and tell them in person instead of spewing our indignance on our keyboards and screens? I don't know. It is all too much. I reserve real anger for evil and I can honestly say I do not know anyone who is evil enough to say we can no longer be friends. After all, I would be lying if I carry this hatred in my heart yet plead for the Father everyday to forgive my trespasses if I cannot forgive another for the perceived trespasses they have inflicted on me, political or otherwise.
I'm Praying - for forgiveness. Because we all need it. For my friend and her family who lost her husband to covid. It's not my loss to write about so I won't write any more only to ask that if you are the praying kind please pray for my friend Tiffany and her five children.
The Week Ahead - laundry and purging clothes and toys that no longer serve us. I find no emotional connection to things and toys that are past their prime so it's easier to purge with a sense of detachment.
What's Cooking - a slow roast in the oven. I always enjoy the kind of cooking that involves little prep and attention but with a promise of great flavor. Asian cooking tends to be very labor intensive so I save those for days that I'm not running around. Maybe this weekend.
Homeschool Is Cool - back to the usual grind but I have to look back at old notes for some fun artsy and also science-y things to do. Winter is the right time to do these exciting things.
Mom Treat - Holy Hour Adoration date with mom friends. If that is not the ultimate mom treat, I don't know what is.
Life Snaps - how is it that I haven't taken a lot of photos? Here's the lone one worth posting here
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