It's so hard to believe we are in the very midst of the holiday season already. Life just seems to be passing me by somehow. Winters here are so hard - it seems to take all our energy just to do what needs to be done each day. Each day I try to check all my "boxes" to make sure I have taken care of all the necessities because it takes so much more effort and planning to run out for something we forgot. I wanted to have my pantry filled more than it is, but we will have to keep an ear to the news for any big storms coming our way and make the necessary purchases as the need arises. Hubby is predicting a year of heavy lake effect snows for us. Time will tell if he's right.
Plans for the day include cleaning the bathroom, decorating for Christmas, make Italian Stew for supper and teach a piano lesson...I think I have only one today, the others had to cancel for today. I also need to squeeze in some time to trim Suki. Practice on my Christmas music. I am planning an informal Christmas recital for the studio and encouraging family and friends of students to also participate. I will be playing two pieces myself.
In God's Word this morning I'm in Leviticus, one of the dry sections of Scripture to my way of thinking and I'm struggling to read and find something applicable.Prayer Concerns: I might be getting sick. I've been sneezing and blowing my nose a lot this morning.
Hubby's stress at work
That Hubby's customers will pay in a timely manner.
That I will be a good steward of what we have and not be wasteful or unwise in my spending.
Blessing: Hubby seems busy at work.
Verse for today:
Blessing: Hubby seems busy at work.
Verse for today:
Revelation 22:20
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
I posted a comment and it dispersal:-( I hope we have a mild winter like last year. Do you live in the UP? I know their winters can be brutal.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you are planning a Christmas recital! What songs have you planned?
Saying a prayer that you are not getting sick! What a wonderful blessing that your husband's work is busy! Have a wonderful week Julie!
Yes Kris, we live in the UP.
ReplyDeleteI will be playing a beautiful arrangement of Of The Father's Love Begotten and an unknown called To Bethlehem which, needs a little imagination, but one can actually get the sense of the couple and their weariness and uncertainty as they travel. I love music in minor keys.
Thank you for the prayers, they must be working because I'm feeling better this afternoon!
I meant to mention all my students will also be playing two pieces of their choice. Some are Christmas selections, others are a bit of a stretch, but that's ok. I'm finding it difficult to find enough music for everyone.
DeleteI really hope I can get some extra folks to participate.
Julie, try the onion treatment. Peel an onion, cut up a little, dont have to use the whole thing, put on a plate in the room you spend most of your time in during the day. I had a terrible dripping, runny nose, and no matter what I did, I couldnt get it to stop. I have been using the cut up onion for 2 days now, and I promise, not a drip or drop! Cant hurt and the price is right! Some of the old recipes really do work.
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Thanks Linda, as soon as I can get an onion, I'll give it a try!
DeleteYes, come Lord Jesus. I've heard weather reports that your area may see lots of snow this winter. We got our first snowfall night before last. It measured about an 1/8th of an inch. Just stuck mostly on the grass and was gone by noon. Fine with me. :) Sounds like a busy day. You take care.
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