Simple Woman’s Daybook
June 1st, 2009 . by Joyce
For Today…June 1, 2009
Outside my Window…a summer-like evening, with the scent of newly-mown grass on the breeze.
I am thinking…what a silly girl I am to stay up late to do this post.
From the learning rooms…only 8 ½ days of school left! We are very busy!
I am thankful for…every good and perfect gift, coming down from the Father, with whom there is no variableness or shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
From the kitchen…This was such a busy evening. After the senior awards ceremony at the high school, I made myself a delicious sandwich on an Oroweat 100% whole wheat Sandwich Thin, a new bread item at Costco. I mashed half an avocado, and seasoned it with my new favorite HOT chili sauce, Sriracha by Huy Fong Foods. Dessert was a slice of apple pie, also from Costco.
I am wearing…my multi-shades of blue V-neck sweater and black dressy skirt.
I am reading…Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones. If you work with students, read this book!
I am hoping…that the 8th grade students whom I am helping with their final projects get them done on time, and earn passing grades! This is a high-stress time for the Special Ed kids and staff.
I am creating…this blog post.
I am hearing…daughter Lydia saying, “Goodnight, Mom! I love you!”
Around the house…the doggie is turning in circles, settling down for the night. Bonnie Boy, one of our cats, is sprawled out on the study floor, near my husband’s desk. The children are all in bed, where I should be, too!
One of my favorite things…is rejoicing with those who rejoice. At the Senior Awards Ceremony, I was blown away by the accomplishments of many of our high school students, including some who earned full tuition scholarships. Daughter Debra was named outstanding student for the English Department. What makes this so amazing is that she learned to read at the end of seventh grade, after becoming severely ill when she was ten years old. It is such an accomplishment to move from Special Education to this mainstream award in such a short time. She has fulfilled all state academic requirements for high school graduation. Congratulations, Debra!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…Lydia is going to a concert with a girlfriend’s family tomorrow, Lyd and Reb have a soccer game on Thursday and Debra graduates this Friday.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…This shirt design, drawn by daughter Lydia, will be used for the Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival:
I don’t know if Lydia consciously tried to do this, but the characters look like Rebecca, then skip the little guy, herself, and Seth!
Hostess Peggy says this about The Simple Woman’s Daybook:
Are you content to linger on the simple things of life…then join me in taking a little look into the day plans and thoughts of those of us who are focusing on simplicity…the beauty of the everyday moments around us. That is my vision for this idea!
Congratulations Debra That is phenomonal! I can’t believe she is graduating! I’ll be visiting in St. Louis for 3 weeks, leaving today.
That is an incredible accomplishment for Debra! Congrats to both of you. You must be so very proud of her. Wow!
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Wow! Such great accomplishments – thanks for sharing them with us! You should be very proud, and Debra should be as well. Congratulate her for me and praise her for her hard work and perseverance!
BTW, the avocado is one of my favorite food – your sandwich sounded yummy!
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That’s fantastic news about Debra. Wow!
Sounds like things are going well at your house. I’m happy for you.
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Hi Joyce,
I enjoyed you daybook. Your daughter did a great job with the drawing. She’s a good artist. I haven’t had internet access so I haven’t been able to get back to you. We are going as far north as Sequim, and then close to Seattle. It would be great to get together, but I don’t know how far north you are. I hope we will have internet access this Friday when we move to a new RV park. God bless.
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First, your sandwich sounds delicious! You must be so proud of your daughter, Debra. What an inspiration she must be to other kids. And you have an artist in the family, too. Great kids, Joyce.
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Oh I’m so glad you stayed up late to do this post. I rejoice with you in all the accomplishments. Wow, for Debra. You must be so proud. That’s quite a fine drawing from Lydia. SO much to be thankful for. Thanks for sharing. : D
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