The way I was made.....

I want to live like there's no tomorrow
I want to dance like no one's around
I want to sing like nobody's listening
Before I lay my body down
I want to give like I have plenty
I want to love like I'm not afraid
I want to be the man I was meant to be
I want to be the way I was made~Chris Tomlin~

~ I was listening to this song in the car after dropping the girls off at work...the breeze was cool, the sky blue and clear...after a whirlwind month...actually, a whirlwind summer so far, I was thinking of "whatever happened to my "simple life"?! What did I want my life to be like...and most of the day was just that! I was made to be a keeper at home...a helper to my husband, and a mother to my children...to live simply and to be content and grateful. I love what I call "reminders from the Lord"...such as this song by Chris Tomlin! I needed to be reminded...and now to plan to get back to the simple, quiet life that I love so much and have to guard very well...or "busyness" settles in...and robs us all of our peace and contentment. It has happened to our family before...and it is so sneaky, that if we are not careful, we can allow 'busyness' get us again! So, today....here are some scenes from my simple day...(although I forgot pictures of my laundry!)LOL I want to be the way I was made!

Warm, apple cinnamon oatmeal...more fresh apples than anything!
The view from my rocker on the deck...while I read God's word, watched my children play and shared fresh peaches with my little ones.
I like to write reminders thru out my Bible...and re-read them frequently...along with my favorite devotional "Streams in the Desert".



juicy, sweet peaches!
Playdough fun! I love the smell of playdough...and their creativity!
Hooray! I planned my menu for the week...along with any obligations and activities we all have....I actually felt a sense of relief....planning and organizing brings me peace of mind...and makes my life so much easier! We eat much healthier and cheaper as well!

Gluten free, healthy homemade bread! Again, I feel relief that we will in a way that is the healthiest for our family...and that I was able to make plenty for us!
And, after playing outside, my little ones eating GF bread with jam and kefir smoothies...yum!
Crocheting and creating always relaxes me...especially crocheting! Yes...this is STILL the infamous "Dr. Who" scarf...but I am enjoying finishing it! It is actually much lighter than the afghan that I just finished! Now...off to read "Mother" by Kathleen Norris and HOPEFULLY, get a good nights sleep! Part of what works best for me is definitely 'early to bed, early to rise'! Tomorrow, after getting my drivers license picture taken, I will hopefully be able to get some more organizing done around here in hopes of starting school up again and getting into a workable, peaceful routine around here! I hope to have a picture of little Haydon, too! Goodnight! ~Sue~

Prayer request....Haydon Lee Reese!

I am a great-aunt! My nephew Ben and his wife, Crystal had a baby boy early this morning at 3:40am. Haydon Lee Reese. They had to do an emergency c-section and when they did, they discovered that his cord was partially severed, so his heart rate kept dropping. Also, when he took his first breath, he has a tiny hole in his lung that needs to heal...so he is in the NICU for about a week, Ben said. Please pray for Haydon! He was full term and a good size....7 lb 8oz....so he is strong....I haven't seen a picture yet, but Ben said he has tons of dark hair and his dad's nose...just like Ben! Please pray for healing for the hole in his lung, strength and healing for his blood as well. (his blood mass was down due to the cord not being whole...at least that is how it was explained to me) Ben and Crystal are doing fine, and her family is there for a while. Thanks! Hopefully, I'll have a picture to post soon...as well as news that this little family will be going home! Love, Sue