Normal Routine

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The past six weeks have been emotional, stressful, heart-wrenching, and paralyzing. However, I have, have to get things back to some sort of normal around here or we are all going to be locked up at the funny farm! :-)

So, in that spirit, here is what I've done today:

♥ Kids up and dressed
♥ Made eggs, bacon and toast from my homemade sourdough
♥ Showered & dressed
♥ Cleaned up the breakfast dishes
♥ 2 loads of laundry
♥ Dusted living room
♥ Cleaned upstairs bathroom
♥ Worked on math with kids
♥ Boys read
♥ Made some phone calls, doing church business

We are getting ready to eat lunch and then I'm going out in the garden and try to deal with the massive amounts of crabgrass that have taken over. Let's just say if I can't get it under control, I'm going to have to find some crabgrass recipes! ;-)

I'm planning on sewing with Emily later, get dinner on the table and relax later on.
I've been focusing on just praising the Lord in the midst of our storm and trust Him to work out all the details!

Comments

  1. LynnJuly 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Wow - you did all that before lunch :)
    Well done you :)
    Continue to be kind to yourself. But you are right the gentle routine and rhythm of home are very soothing to a troubled soul.
    You remain in my prayers, dear friend.
    God bless.
    L.x.

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  2. Drucilla's StitchesJuly 28, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    We are also going through a bit of a storm at this point in our lives. It's difficult to find peace or normalcy during these times. Today I'm baking and spending time with my daughter. I will be praying for you!

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  3. NadineJuly 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    It does help to keep busy...just make sure to make some time for yourself too!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  4. 50s HousewifeJuly 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    You did all that before lunch? Wow!

    We have grass in our garden too. I should probably be out there working on it now. :)

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  5. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    It sounds like a productive day for you ~ that always feels good. Enjoy your time of relaxing Terri!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  6. Lisa @ Life with 4!July 29, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    sounds like you had a good start to your day. I hope that the rest of your day went well!
    I'm thinking of you and your family often.

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