Catholic Fire

Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman to see what other ladies are thinking and doing today! For Today... Outside my Window...it is now completely dark at 9:13 PM. It has been raining all day and some of the streets here are flooded. I am thinking...about how it would be wonderful to go to bed early tonight rather than working through the night and most of the day. I am thankful for...for my Catholic faith and know that God is with us now, giving us strength in the midst of this storm and all the storms of our lives. From the kitchen... cheesy brats (which Bill grilled when the rain let up), soup, and salad. I am wearing... soft turquoise velour sweats that I have had for ages now -- very cozy and warm. I am reading... Spero by AR Horvath, The Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay (I watched the series on EWTN a zillion times so I thought I had better start on the book.), and The Life of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque by Most Reverend Emil Bougand. I am hoping...that the two checks my dh and I ha...

Go visit Peggy's to see what the other women are doing and thinking today. For Today... Outside my Window...the sky is dark, it's in the upper 90's and has been raining a little. I'm thankful for the rain, which reminds me that God is always pouring out His graces upon us. I am thinking...how happy I am that Bill only has two weeks to go before his cast comes off. I am thankful for...the good report we received from his doctor today. I'm also thankful that he will be receiving Physical Therapy. From the kitchen...baked chicken, cole slaw, and potatoes au gratin. I am creating...nothing special at the moment, but had fun with the shields and watergun props I created and used this past weekend at my Wellness Workshop. I am wearing...taupe jeans with a turquoise cotton top and earrrings to match. I'm bare foot. I am reading... a new book I received in the mail today for review and am awaiting another one. I am hoping...that we have a good turn-out at the Midwest C...

A Simple Woman's Day Book FOR TODAY Outside my Window...bright blue sky, trees and bushes blowing in the wind, hot today. I am thinking...about all the appointments and tasks scheduled for this week. I am thankful for...my Community and for the blessings of family and friends. From the kitchen...smells of my morning Juice Plus+ Shake --raspberries, blueberries, pineapple. I am creating...nothing special today. I am going...to Mass at 5PM as usual today. I am wearing...tan jeans and a cotton teal blouse. I am reading...my usual devotionals and saints' books now. I am hoping...that I can get all my work done tonight in preparation for my meeting tomorrow. I am hearing...the air conditioning and my new cat moving around. Around the house... there are lots of flowering plants and a freshly mowed lawn. One of my favorite things...watching movies with Bill. Last night I was writing, doing laundry, caring for Bill and my cats. A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... driving Bill to th...

A Simple Woman FOR TODAY June 30th... Outside My Window... it's dark, as it is no longer day, but is night. The black shimmering sky is decorated with diamonds. The air is cool and refreshing after today's heat. I am thinking...about my new cat who is hiding under the bed. I hope she comes out so I can clean out her ears and put in her ear drops. I am thankful for...Bill's good x-ray at the orthopedist's office today, which reveal that he will not need surgery on his arm. I'm also thankful for my two new customers -- both the answer to prayer. PTL! Thank you St. Joseph, St. Stanislaus, St. Amelia, and anyone else who prayed for this. From the kitchen...the scent of pork chops, black-eyed peas, and brown rice pasta. I am wearing...denim shorts and a sleeveless top. I am creating...nothing special right now, other than this post. I am going...to bed soon, as I have more training with my mentor tomorrow and have a long, busy day planned. I am reading...my training ma...

Peggy's The Simple Woman's Day Book FOR TODAY Outside my Window ...is a dark sky with wet, lush green plants and trees bathed in rain. I am thinking... will my cat Jazzy have a new playmate this week? My dh Bill called to tell me that the cat we wanted to adopt is available, but we must go to the other side of town -- a thirty minute drive away -- to apply for her. I am thankful for ... the time I spent with my dh this weekend, the rain, and for my new business. From the kitchen ... the scent of fresh cherries, which I have been nibbling on. I am creating ...a new look for my family room, as I have two Wellness Parties scheduled this week. I am going ...to be planning a delectable array of nutritious and delicious smoothies (with the Juice Plus+ Complete) and fresh fruit to eat for the parties. I am wearing ...something comfortable, while doing laundry. I am reading ...Butler's Saint For the Day, my Magnificat, the National Catholic Register, and the Sunday Visitor, as well...