The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February

For Today Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God. He that loves not knows not God; for God is love. ~I John 4:7-8

Looking out my window... a very sunny and quite chilly February day. The wind is gusting, especially here on this ridge we call Mountain Musings. The front porch lawn chairs are tumbling upside down and being flung to the other side of the wrap-around porch.

I am thinking...of interesting questions to ask Granny. I've been googling "Questions to Ask an Elderly Person" for an interview post for the blog. I thought that might be fun! If you have any questions that you'd like her to answer...about her growing up years, her life before she came to live with us, her favorite memories, etc...ask them in the comments below, and a future post will feature Granny.

 

I am thankful...that Granny is doing much better and healing more each day from her fracture in early January. So thankful that she's able to get around and hopefully will be able to travel back to church soon to see her friends. I've heard from so many of you blog readers that you had been praying for her! Thank you!

 

I am wearing...a "winter white" skirt, aqua turtleneck, and denim over-shirt...my "going out" clothes since I was at my physical therapy foot appointment today. 

 

In my Kitchen...this week Hannah is planning meals and cooking for the family. She's always been such a great helper in the kitchen, but she also likes to do all the planning for some special meals. She usually picks Valentine's week....so I'm enjoying a kitchen-free week and sampling new recipes that I don't usually prepare. I'm especially looking forward to her Valentine's Day dinner.

 

Here is one of the delicious meals this week, Rosemary Dijon Chicken, Roasted Vegetables, and Strawberry Mandarin Spinach Salad:

We are creating: If you stop by to see us, most likely you'll find all of us involved in our various hobbies. Since Granny has felt better lately, she recently made a basket, her first in quite awhile...and here she is staining it outside. Everyone knows she makes baskets from old potato mashers, so someone sent her this one. She immediately wanted to get started!

Hannah collected aloe juice one day to use in her skin soother soap. Thank you to our friend Cindy for the healthy aloe plants she gave us:

Tom keeps occupied in his workshop. This bed has been in the works for quite some time...many, many setbacks and re-dos, but it's looking good now:

And Jonathan has been cooking in the kitchen recently....last week he made a chipotle-flavored chili for his co-workers...quite yummy. This photo below shows him in the middle of some cookie baking--orange creamsicles, which were a big hit:

I am reading...Brave Love. The author is Lisa Leonard, designer of jewelry for her own company and mom of two boys. My new favorite necklace is a Lisa Leonard design with 4 charms, each with the name of one of my four grandsons....with hopefully more charms to come one day. Her Instagram is here.

I am looking forward to: the end of the month when I again travel to Hampton's 30th Mid-Atlantic Quilt Show for a Quilty Girls Weekend!! I've posted about these quilting excursions in past years, so stay tuned in early March for a recap of my adventures.

 

I am hoping...the groundhog was right this year...an early spring would be nice!

 

A moment from my day...enjoying all the pink and red decor...Valentine table topper, floral bouquet from Tom, and reading a Valentine card from a dear friend that arrived today:

 

Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.

~ Psalm 119:165

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

~Deb

Comments

[Karen Clark]

Deb, thank you for visiting my blog. I love your Daybook. I'm working on some questions for the senior members in my family, to write a family memoir. Great suggestion to google some questions. Your quilts are gorgeous (I browsed through your recent posts). What a creative family you have! So nice to 'meet' you, and I'm looking forward to coming back to see more of your beautiful creations.

[victoria]

Wow, Chef Hannah is really doing some great cooking this week. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.
I wonder if Granny has ever met any famous people in her life?

[Tammy C]

Nice to see Granny back at her work.

Looking forward to seeing your quilt get away weekend.

Almost all of the foods would be a no no in our house since it is easier to cook for Gregory that way.We put fire roasted tomatoes in chilli and Gregory ended up in the ER about 12 hours after eating it by mistake. No seeds.

Happy Valentine"s Day

[Becka]

I enjoyed reading about your day! I would like to know how Granny began with her basketry.

[Kim C]

It was nice to have a tour of simple blessings in your life. I’m so grateful to see Granny back at her basket making. She is a delight and I look forward to the post featuring your interview with her.

[Rhonda]

Hi Deb and family! I love reading your blog and keeping up with you all and what you're doing. I'm thrilled that Granny is feeling up to making a basket. I would love to know how Granny met your dad, Edward. I've heard the story about their wedding, but with Valentine's Day in our thoughts, I think how they met and the story of their romance would be fun. Of course, I would also love to know her testimony... how she came to the LORD. I know your parents were founding members of your church in South Boston, but I'd love to know the beginning of her walk with the LORD.

[Chris]

Well what a FUN post!! I haven't been on your blog in SOOOOO long :( This was a great post, especially the photo of Granny in the SNOW staining her basket! She is something else. :) I loved reading about all the "goings on" and it made me want to come for dinner and dessert! :)
Looking forward to reading your Quilty Girls post!!!!! ;)