Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Women Mentoring Women

I want to share this exurb from our Simple Woman's homepage:

This book, "Finding a Mentor, Being a Mentor" by Donna Otto needs hardly a review...I chose rather to share a brief snippet that shares about the book in a wonderful nutshell.

"Only a few generations ago, lessons were taught in that classroom as women worked together cooking, canning, sewing, and raising children, Today we women are far removed from doing chores together. Instead we press a button to open our garage door when we leave and close it right behind us when we return. We fill our days with what some of them undoubtedly are just that. But we're often too busy for people and for relationships characterized by intimacy and accountability. We lead fragmented lives, isolated from one another and often estranged from ourselves.

It used to be that when a baby was born, grandmother, aunts, sisters, and neighbors all showed up to help the new mother learn to care for the baby. Women influenced one another in every area of their lives. They provided help when it was needed, hope when it was needed. In today's more mobile society, young women no longer have the support of neighbors or an extended family.

The busyness of our culture keeps us from passing on spiritual principles and truths as well as day-to-day lessons. Spiritual and moral values are virtually absent throughout our culture. The wealth of spiritual knowledge and down-to-earth wisdom to be learned from women who have walked through the experiences of life is being lost at a time when, more than ever, young women need someone to come alongside them."

Friday, December 4, 2009

FOR TODAY... from Sandra's Day book

Outside my window... a beautiful early December afternoon.

I am thinking... about the expected (possible) flurries/snow this evening and tomorrow morning!!!

I am thankful for... a wonderful morning with my family.

I am wearing... long black pants, a sage green top, and black crocks.

I am remembering... my first snow while living in TN. with my family.

I am going... to look up a recipe for tonight's supper.

I am currently reading... Proverbs31 Ministries, "Encouragement for Today" Devotionals.

I am hoping... I will get to enjoy some snow with my family this weekend.

On my mind... is the Hope we have in Christ, and the reality of Christmas.

From the learning rooms... (NA).

Pondering these words... Psalm 31:3, "Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me." (NIV) (Proverbs31 Ministries, 2009).


From the kitchen... Holiday Treats!

Around the house... Simon (the Himalayan) roaming around our home just looking for someone to pounce!

One of my favorite things~ is cuddling up on the couch with my hubbie to watch our family movie in the evening.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

A Rainy Fall Day

Outside My Window... I see the beautiful raindrops sparkling in the morning light.
I am thinking... Of my to-do list, and reflecting on what a great God I serve today.
I am thankful for... My family, friends, and a God that calls me "Friend".
From the learning rooms...(if this applies)
From the kitchen... I am going to have fun baking up some Fall goodies.
I am wearing... My cleaning cloths (Today is Cleaning Day).
I am creating... My second real journal entry.
I am going... to begin cleaning.
I am reading... The Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers.
I am hoping... For a glorious day!
I am hearing... The relax tracks on aol radio.
Around the house... Are the signs of a beautiful Fall day.
One of my favorite things... is watching an awesome sunrise.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Cleaning, trick or treating, and spending time with family and friends.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...(add your picture here)

Friday, October 30, 2009

10/30/2009
Outside My Window... I am looking at the most majestic colors of Fall.
I am thinking... Contemplating on how much God loves me. He put the seasons into place, the world into orbit, and His Son on the Cross...just for me! WOW!
I am thankful for... The Cross
From the learning rooms... I am college student, so I am in the last week of my class. I am writing my Term Paper.
From the kitchen... Are the smells of Fall foods: Apple Pies, Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, and Ground Ginger.
I am wearing... My Missions T-Shirt from GSBC Mission Trip 2009 (Mexi/Cali).
I am creating... My first Blog Entry!!! WOW!
I am going... Trick or Treating with my family this weekend.
I am reading... Some of the blogs/posts on Simple Woman's Day book.
I am hoping... For a beautiful Fall/Winter
I am hearing... The leaves blowing in the wind outside my office window.
Around the house... Are the glorious smells and sounds of Fall.
One of my favorite things... Is a beautiful fire in the crisp night sky of Fall/Winter.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Bake some Fall goodies, Spend time Trick or Treating with my husband and daughter, and worship on Sunday.
Here is picture thought I am sharing... A beautiful, sapphire Autumn sky; orange, burgendy, brown, and gold leaves swaying in the cool, crisp breeze, while gazing upon a big field of home-grown pumpkins, fresh for the pickin' .... just right for our jack-o-lantern this year.

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