I haven't done one of these lists for a long, long time. I ran across one from years back and decided it might be good to do one again. :-) Some things don't change much, but others do. It's interesting to see the differences from my point of view.
Recently I have been…
Making: color palette cards for art, crafting, and graphic design using some of my own photographs.
Cooking: New recipes that are higher in protein and low in sugar.
Reading: Various books. For research purposes I'm reading "Becoming Free Indeed" by Jinger Duggar Vuolo. Making lots of notes. :-) Also, Jeremiah - a saddish, challenging book.
Wanting: courage to get rid of more things, and answers to some life questions. Also to get back to our game nights with my dad.
Seeing: more of the good things in the people I love.
Playing: with color and different food options.
Deciding: what to put in the donate pile, what to put in "possibly keep" boxes, and what to actually keep.
Wishing: for more strength and stamina.
Enjoying: God's creation.
Working: on catching up. (Does this ever change?) Also, on thinning out our stuff.
Liking: seeing things so green here this year after having some dry summers for awhile. Thank you, Lord!
Wondering: what the next step is for us, and also for a family member. Also wondering how the Lord will work out all the details in some situations.
Loving: having my husband work from home a few days several weeks in a row. A rare treat these days.
Pondering: which direction my ministries should take. Also how two people can make so much mess and also dirty laundry and dishes. Hohum.
Remembering: my grandparents and mom.
Watching: the baby foxes play and sleep outside our dining room window. It has been a delightful blessing from the Lord.
Marveling: at the trust the mama fox has had in us to locate her babies so close to our house. Admittedly, we don't use the door on that side a lot, and so we don't wander around that section of the yard much. However, she appears to have removed them now. It was delightful while it lasted. :-)
Hoping: I can get some more things done that will make a significant difference around here. Also, that the rain won't stop completely and leave us with a high fire risk. (Praying about that!)
Needing: to clean up this house! Also, to be more diligent in my Bible reading.
Smelling: yummy food smells.
Wearing: cooler things.
Noticing: the beauty of the trees, and how good a breeze feels when I'm out walking. Thank you, Lord!
Knowing: that things are fixing to change, but not yet sure how that is going to look. And that the Lord has a plan, and we are going to just have to wait to see how He arranges things.
Thinking: out loud. (Is this a new menopausal phase?)
Feeling: overwhelmed by all the things that need doing. Also, gradually feeling more at home in our "new" church.
Admiring: our cats. They are such pretty animals.
Buying: clothes and supplements and some blank books.
Getting: tired too easily. Also getting new glasses, which have turned out so much better than the last two attempts! I just praise the Lord for His kindness in helping me finally get some I can actually use!
Writing: in my journal that I'm trying to keep this year of my life. I admit that it isn't a daily habit, but I try to keep up with the things that seem worth noting down. It has been a good thing.
Giggling: at the cute antics of the fox pups. Also at the furry funniness of our cats.
Feeling: a bit uncertain about the future and what is coming for us. Also feeling frustrated at my slow progress on things that need doing.
Having: trouble sleeping some nights. It's mostly due to finding it difficult to get comfortable.
Looking forward to: our new bed arriving, and hopefully improving the quality of my sleep.
Learning: Spanish. Sort of. I'm trying. This past week or two I've not kept up with the lessons well, but I intend to keep working on it. My husband is doing really well at it.
Listening: among other things, to some YouTube chats by a Christian author. Listening to her talk has inspired me a bit to work more on my writing. Also to think again about doing my own videos or pod casts.
Psalm 90:12-17 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants. O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
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