All Souls Daybook

All Souls Daybook

Outside my Window:

I see grey skies, green grass, and changing leaves.  The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place to live.

I am Listening To:

The sounds of my children playing.  They are still working out all the extra sugar and food dye from the past few days.

I am Praying for:

My sister and my sister in law have both asked for my prayers.  They are never very far from my prayers anyway, but I am specifically focusing on their intentions this week.  I am also praying for the upcoming elections.  Please Lord, we need a new leader...

I am Wearing:

Jeans, a navy blue tank top, a lilac colored T-shirt and a brown 3/4 length sleeve open sweater.   I call this my  "mommy uniform" practical, durable, washable, and just the tiniest bit stylish. 

I am Thankful For:

My faith.  I know it is a gift to truly believe with out always understanding all the details.  My faith is what sustains me through these long exhausting days with my husband away.  I am grateful for the fullness of the truth found in the Catholic Church.  I find much to comfort and encouragement in the teachings.  

In the Learning Room:

Oh boy...we've run out of steam and are having a bit of an "unschooling" week.  Maybe next week we will get back into our normal schedule

I am Pondering:

The best way to run out the puppy's extra energy, since walking is getting harder now that it rains a lot, and the little kids are not content to ride in the stroller any more, meaning we walk at a very slow pace.  Great for the kids...not so much for the puppy.  I also need to figure out a way to get back to exercising myself. 

In the Kitchen:

This week I am using up some leftovers I have in the freezer.  I am hoping that next week will be a joyful week filled with lots of pie as my husband (might) be home.

I am Reading:

I am still on The Betrothed   About 3/4 of the way through.  It is pretty good.  I have been enjoying it, and hope it has a happy ending...

Plans for the Week:

Nothing major, just normal busy stuff.  I registered the kids for swimming again.  Hoping they are all at the same time.  Choir on Tuesday.  I hope to get back into our normal school routine because we need it.

Picture Thought:

I need to get back into this:

Prayer:

On this, the feast of All Souls and for the month of November I pray:
"May the souls of the faithful departed, though the mercy of God, rest in peace."