November is half over. And Thanksgiving is next Thursday! There is something around every corner. The secret (shhhh!) is making every minute count for GOOD and enjoy what you choose to do. ALSO, as the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:11b-13: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” So hang on!
There was a little work in each store today – plus I stopped to get gas in the car. It’s been snowing for about 2 hours, but just a dusting is sticking on the grass. It’s clean and pretty but that’s because I can stay in the rest of the day!
I also stopped at Gabe’s to get batteries – It’s coming on Christmas (Here’s a quote from a Joni Mitchell Christmas song – Bill Smail’s favorite singing artist was Joni Mitchell!
It’s coming on Christmas, They’re cutting down trees. They’re putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace.)and once I start putting up my lights I will need new batteries in all the sets. While I was there —- (You know what’s coming!) —- I bought a blanket. But THIS one wasn’t for me! I have bought my kids and grandkids blankets but Peyton is hard to buy for. He’s not a fan of Christmas ‘stuff’ or cute things, so I have spent a lot of time looking for something appropriate. Finally found it! Can’t wait until he comes up to give it to him. It’s not a Christmas present. It’s a ‘just because I love you!’ gift. I also found a little Melmac snack plate that I thought would be perfect for him. Once he gets his own place (someday) he can set this little dish out and he’ll be done decorating for the holidays!
On the way home I passed a house up the street that was honoring veterans. I took a picture to share, as I thought it was very fitting.
There is a small possibility that I will bake cookies later. Depends on if I get the end of my work-in-progress story edited in time. I found the mini Christmas M&M’s for baking so that’s on the list. Or Peanut Blossoms.
November 15 – Tell about the most serious problem or challenge you faced during your early years of marriage. “Like most young couples we had to learn how to budget our money. I did get homesick the first couple years. We didn’t have a car & we didn’t get to see my family too often.” I can’t imagine that. We went out HOME all the TIME for as long as I can remember!
Calendar inspiration – Every day we have a choice: Do the easy thing or the better thing? – but whatever, do your best!
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TOMORROW November 16th is:
- National Button Day
- International Check Your Wipers Day
- National Fast Food Day
- National Indiana Day
- National Educational Support Professionals Day
National Button Day! That’s a delight! We were just discussing buttons. Let’s celebrate that. I’ll celebrate by cleaning my house and going to Bible Study – God bless…
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