September Beginnings

 

It’s hard to believe that we are almost halfway into September.

Carissa is now 7 months old.  I feel like she is growing to fast and that I’m missing out on so much of her life.  I guess that comes from her living 3 hours away from me.

I was hoping that this month would be the beginning of several new habits.  As the kids go back to school I want to start working on ideas fro selling my Christian books.  I pray that I will find some ways that will work for me.

I have been studying a lot about modesty and would like to start to wear dresses and jumpers.  I have modest long skirts which I will continue to wear but will not replace when thy are worn out.

I have started to wear a prayer veil or head covering.  I am getting to feel comfortable and have been out several times now with it on. 

Thursday I will be taking my van down to Toronto to see the man who designed my lift.  I am hoping that he will have some viable options to enable me to use this van.  I am praying as well as many of my friends for this to happen.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day to all the "real" dads out there.  I had the best Dad there could be.  He was always there for me and I know that he loved me more than anything.

After my husband left us my Dad had enough love to give to my 2 sons as well.  Whenever my Mom and Dad would come to visit my Dad was always working outside in the garden with my 2 sons as helpers.


This picture is of my Dad and my eldest son (now 29 years of age with his own daughter).


My Dad is gone now and has been for about 15 years.  I miss him very much and there are so many things that I wish I could share with him.  I have been left with many wonderful memories of my Dad as a father to me and a grandfather to my sons.


Thank you Lord for my dad.

Carissa Marie

Today was one of the most exciting days for me.  I met my 4 week old baby granddaughter for the first time.

I have been excited since I first found out my son and his wife were expecting.  I did not realize how wonderful it would be to hold her in my arms for the first time.  Someone wrote on my Facebook the following comment, Maggie you have the look of love written all over you. Such a wonderful blessing !!!! I would say that about sums up what I'm feeling.


Carissa Marie I love you and I know I am going to love being your Grandma.

Finished Quilt

I am so happy today.  I finished the quilt for Carissa, my new granddaughter.  I was supposed to meet her on Saturday and our plans got changed.  Now I will be meeting her for the first time on Friday and her quilt be be ready for her.  Carissa will be 4 weeks old on Friday and is my first grandchild.  I am so anxious to hold her in my arms.

I am pleased with the way that this quilt turned out.  It is a ragged quilt and has not been washed and dried yet.  My understanding is that is what makes the edges fray and gives it the appearance of being ragged.
This is my first ragged quilt and after making it, I now have ideas to make the next one better.  I’ve seen some cute ideas and am eagerly looking forward to trying them out.

Baby Quilt

Today I am doing more work on a baby quilt for my new granddaughter. It is going to take longer than I thought it would.  I’m not sure why I seem to end up having problems and delays especially when I am working within a certain  time frame.  I’m disappointed because I don’t think i will have it finished by Saturday when my son is bringing Carissa to meet me for the first time.  It seems that I forgot a couple of steps which will take extra time that I don’t have.

I think I’d better get back to work now.  I will post a picture when the quilt is completed.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Today I was feeling a little low.  I decided to make a Pineapple Upside Down Cake using my Mom's recipe and her cast iron fry pan that she used to make it in.  I have not made this cake in years and I have never made it in my Mom's pan.


I was amazed at how close this cake made me feel to my Mom who has been gone now for about 6 years now.  I would never thought of cake as a comfort food but I guess this one is for me.


I forgot to get a picture of the cake before it was cut up.  You can take my word for it that it looked great, smelled even better and tasted fantastic.


I'm just praising the Lord for the mother that I had and for all the love that we shared with each other.

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... the sun is shinning brightly

I am thinking...about what I want to do today

I am thankful for...my Service Dog, Dian who helps me in so many ways

From the kitchen...dirty dishes lay waiting for me to wash

I am wearing...blue jean skirt, red top and grey hoodie

I am creating...baby quilt for Carissa my new granddaughter

I am going...no where as I have not got a van  yet and so am housebound

I am reading...The Blessing

I am hoping...the poain eases of in my knees soon

I am hearing...horrible music coming from the local radio station.  I must shut it off and listen to the quiet of the day.

Around the house...lay treasures from times gone by

One of my favorite things...my flute which I dedicated to the Lord and use to praise Him

A few plans for the rest of the week... work on tidying up the house and some reorganizing of cupboards

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Go here to read more simple day book entries.
http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/