Wordless Wednesday, a time for Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
The Simple Woman’s Daybook –July 19, 2011
TODAY is July 19, 2011
Outside my window…since it is 10:05pm, it’s dark , but there is a big moon, not full, and stars
I am thinking…about a line from Walking through the Valley of Vision, the book of puritan prayers, “May I view all things in the mirror of eternity”
I am thankful for…The Delta breezes of the Sacramento Valley
From my learning rooms…I’m trying to learn to use my time wiser so I can get done the many things I want to do.
From the kitchen…hash browns with bell peppers and red onions and scrambled eggs from the pullets and bantys for dinner
I am wearing…brown skirt and a brown and beige paisley t-shirt
I am creating…starting the 5th project of the Kaye England’s bread & butter society, it’s a log cabin quilt. I’m mostly using 1800’s fabrics from my stash
I am going…to get blood drawn tomorrow for my check up next week,
I am reading…The Scarlatti Inheritance, an early Robert Ludlum
I am hoping…our veggie stand does really well this year. Tuesdays and Saturdays, it’s my picture today.
I am hearing…the roar of the floor fan and not much else
Around the house…the laundry has piled up-do tomorrow
One of my favorite things…watching ocean waves crash on the rocks, I have a favorite spot at Pacific Grove, CA near Monterrey
A few plans for the rest of the week:the laundry, a little cleaning, some knitting and building log cabin blocks
Here is picture I am sharing…
left–Saturday at the street right — Tuesday at church
Scripture to go with what I’m thinking — Col 3:1-2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
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The Farmer
The Farmer’s love is growing a beautiful, weed free garden.
His father was a vegetable truck gardener in the central valley, CA from the time the Farmer was about 4-5 years old. The Farmer began planting beans and corn at that young age. As he grew older, he worked in the garden before and after school. He and his Brother dug burr clover and johnson grass from the flower garden as a way to work off excess energy for Mama.
When we bought our first property, an acre, He began gardening on his own. Over the years, we moved sometimes we had a garden sometimes not. When we bought a nice home on 1/2 acre in Carmichael 13 years ago, the Farmer began gardening again in earnest. I told him the garden was fine, but too many times the weeds took over, I really didn’t want a garden all weedy, since the garden would be the main view from our deck.
The Farmer developed his drip system of watering and mulching between the rows. We had three huge sycamore trees that dropped millions of leaves each year and these were shredded used as mulch and tilled back into the soil each fall. His garden had no weeds!
From his consistent labor a garden grew that was the envy all who visited. 2010 was the last year he had a garden at this property. This is last year’s garden:
Then we were able to move our RV trailer on the Church’s property to help as caretakers, October, 2011.
and the seeds of garden came with us.
There is a peace about gardening, not too many people will fuss with the Farmer about when he plants and what he plants. Not too many people offer to weed or lay watering lines or pound posts to stake tomatoes and cucumbers.
The Farmer doesn’t really want or need the advice or help, it is his creation. He plants. He waters. He hoes. He ties and stakes. He weaves the cucumber tenderals into the field fencing. God gives the increase and blessing.
Both God and the Farmer stand back smiling looking at their handiwork and say, “It is very good.”
Simple Woman’s Daybook –July 6, 2011
TODAY is July 6, 2011
Outside my window…lawn furniture and tables scattered around the yard, remnants of friends, laughing, loving, encouraging and enjoying the fourth!
Today is colored by ‘first thing this morning visit’ to radiologist/oncologist to discuss MRI results and treatment for the Farmer’s prostate cancer. I’m still trying to absorb the meaning of it all.
I am thinking…how do I accept this gift from God gracefully
I am thankful for…there is treatment for the cancer and the treatment is not invasive
From my learning rooms…how to continue to lean of Christ’s words
From the kitchen… the first fresh cherry tomatoes and cucumbers from the Farmer’s garden
I am wearing…a black tee over my slip, it is hot today
I am creating…finishing up Miss A’s dress and small wall hanging today
I am going…remind my self of the promises of God
I am reading…So Big by Edna Ferber
I am hoping…to cast on Him my pessimistic fears
I am hearing…the roar of the air conditioner and the yawns from the Farmer
Around the house…let’s just squint and maybe fuzzy will look better
One of my favorite things…being able to drive
A few plans for the rest of the week: right now, just one day, one step at a time, hoping not to fall on my face, except to pray
Here are pictures I am sharing…
The almost finished dress for Miss A
Almost first tomatoes and cucumbers (the very first tomatoes didn’t make it out of the garden).
Tomatoes, tied and staked, and cucumbers, growing up the field fencing.
Scripture: Psalms 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
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Simple Woman’s Daybook, June 21,2011
TODAY is June 21, 2011
Outside my window…Hot sunshiny clear blue skies and cuttings from grapevines that are growing bright green leaves
I am thinking…To thank God in all is to bend the knee in allegiance to God Who alone knows all. Ann Voskamp
I am thankful for…air conditioning and fans
From my learning rooms…recent message to me: Pray Hard. Life is Short. Pray for solutions.
From the kitchen…My mom’s Burger Beans, simplified but just as yummy; and first fresh zucchini and yellow crooked neck squash from the garden.
I am wearing…jean skirt/ red t-shirt
I am creating…a knitted afghan based on variation of log cabin pattern, next to last section almost finished, then final border section.
I am going…to have to be very careful with finances the rest of this month.
I am reading… The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
I am hoping…(first thing in my mind) cooler weather tomorrow!
I am hearing…the air conditioner roar, yes
Around the house…not much, retirement has its benefits.
One of my favorite things…coffee ice cream with chocolate syrup
A few plans for the rest of the week:…Wed.-watching grandsons (3), Friday – dinner out with in-town and out of town family, Sat, Memorial service for nephew (49)victim of motorcycle/deer accident,
Here is picture I am sharing…
The Squash. melon, cucumber part of the Farmer’s garden.
Scripture…Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
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Cozy Acre Garden 2011
Here are the beginnings of 2011 garden on Cozy Acres:
Last year’s plot being worked:
New plot ripped,plowed, rototilled:
Grape cutting nursery, from cuttings from grapes at Lincoln Avenue:
seedlings added, sprouts up in one week!
Carrots and mixed salad greens:
The shade nursery:
Are you ready?
Marigolds for the row ends
On your mark, get set, GROW!
Watering system, emitters at plant=no weeds
View from the deck:
May the Lord bless the work of the Farmer!
1 Corinthians 3
6. . . but God gave the increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
8. . . and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
One Thousand Gifts and A Scripture – 4
One thousand Gifts April 18, 2011
24/25. this washer and dryer, large tubs and a light in the back of the dryer. . . (for finding things in the dark?).
26. my shed, also known as fabric shop, yarn barn, pantry, puzzle and game place. office supply, and goodwill collection box.
27. flowers from Lincoln Avenue to be planted at Cozy Acres.
28. I love chocolate cake with ( as Corbin says) bo’nilla icing and ‘sprinklers’
29/30. chickens and fresh eggs are a special.
31. volunteer viola in March, same viola last week
33. a favorite motto
34. my re-arranged corner ready to sew
35. the beginning of garden, 2011
Isaiah 61:11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.
Thoughts of Grace 
