tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8657479777585631072024-02-07T15:33:19.976-06:00My Quiet ReflectionsJust the ramblings of a 40-something wife, mother, and grandmother as I travel down life's paths.Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-53485624887756206262011-02-10T18:07:00.000-06:002011-02-10T18:07:56.567-06:00Thankful ThursdayToday I'm thankful for the warmer temperatures we had today. It's been below freezing with wind chills in the -temps lately.
I'm thankful for my wonderful husband who loves me, spoils me, but loves God even more. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have a husband that follows the Lord instead of drinking and using drugs!I'm thankful for internet friends. It's so nice to haveSherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-588423753152272182011-02-10T17:59:00.000-06:002011-02-10T17:59:28.893-06:00Homekeeper’s Journal ~ 2/8/11This week’s Homekeeper’s Journal is a Hodgepodge of Thoughts and Ideas!
In My Kitchen this week ………Two batches of brownies, homemade pizza, and chili.
Foremost in my thoughts this week ……..is my family. My biological children, parents, and siblings live 1-2 hours south and I miss them terribly! My oldest (step) daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids live in Arizona, and I've yet to met Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-79513724590301363652011-02-04T23:44:00.001-06:002011-02-04T23:46:53.342-06:00Then Sings My SoulSherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-29608373099633894752011-02-04T23:23:00.000-06:002011-02-04T23:23:38.748-06:00Homekeeper’s Journal ~ 2/2This week’s Homekeeper’s Journal is all about crafting and creating ……….
In My Kitchen this week ……
My hubby did most of the work...he made a wonderful chocolate cake, fresh bread, and fried potatoes with eggs. Yummy!
When I think about Crafting/Sewing/Making Things, I want to …
Run out to the craft store. I've got to get started on a project I want to do for my Mother-In-Law.
My Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-19030627188819703992011-01-13T17:06:00.001-06:002011-01-13T17:08:11.181-06:00Homekeeper’s Journal ~ 1/12 This week’s Homekeeper’s Journal is about TIME……
In My Winter Kitchen its time to ………. Clean and organize the few cabinets I have. Five to be exact! With so few cabinets I have to keep them organized and clean. We have adjusted by putting up four shelves in the laundry room for cleaning supplies, storage containers, and over-stock goods. I'm also fortunate Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-19341555524714077822011-01-03T14:48:00.001-06:002011-01-03T15:05:54.445-06:00Homekeeper's Journal 01/03/2011
In my Winter Kitchen…
Sadly, just a nice smelling kitchen. I thought about some gingerbread, but we already have bread pudding and eggnog custard pie my wonderful husband made. : )
The hardest part about Winter for my household is ….
Adjusting to the cold weather. My husband was raised in Arizona, and I'm a Navy brat...having moved to the midwest in my junior high years. (Of Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-29752021337854617252010-03-14T15:54:00.003-05:002010-03-14T16:30:10.594-05:00Scenic SundayThis is my first participation in this meme, which I found at Christian Women Take Root, check them out!This was taken during one of our many winter storms this year here in the midwest. This storm was supposed to leave us with 2-3 inches. I believe at this point we had already received 4 inches and it was still snowing. We received a total of 8 inches in this particular storm.For more Scenic Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-37313336794676767392010-03-14T15:26:00.003-05:002010-03-14T15:43:55.478-05:00Then Sings My Soul SaturdayThis week I've chosen "Until the Whole World Hears" by Casting Crowns. I, personally, feel this should be a life song for all Christians. We should not give up until the whole world hears or our last breath. Christ is the only hope we (and the rest of the world) have.Please head over to Amy's spot - Signs, Wonders, and Miracles for more Then Sings My Soul Saturdays.Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-54595458268333244372010-03-14T14:32:00.002-05:002010-03-14T14:50:23.294-05:00UpdateI can't believe I've been absent for over a month! Time has really gotten away from me.The day after my last post, my father-in-law passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack. Needles to say, our world was turned upside down. We had to find a way for my honey to get back to Arizona. He spent a week there with his family, trying to grieve and settle some issues. Having this happen has Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-19483894617094416062010-02-08T19:51:00.002-06:002010-02-08T20:00:32.220-06:00The Bible in 90 Days - Chec k in Day 39If you are participating in the Bible in 90 Days challenge, today you are on Day 39 and should have read through the end of page 468 in the Bible in 90 Days Bible or through Psalms 24:10.I'm actually a day behind because I have not done today's reading. I was terribly bad and finished the fiction book I was reading this afternoon, instead of doing my daily Bible reading. *blushing and giving Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-52361803165925425762010-02-07T19:07:00.002-06:002010-02-07T19:17:46.281-06:00Weekly prayer - Peace and ComfortThis week my prayer for my husband is for peace and comfort. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the most painful day in his life. His dear son, Cole, was born asleep.Father,I lift Eddie to You. You know the pain of loosing a child, while I do not. I cannot share in Eddie's pain, only be here when he needs me. Please touch him and fill him with Your Peace and Comfort during this difficult time. Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-37092755544483271632010-02-07T18:42:00.002-06:002010-02-07T19:03:47.914-06:00TSMSS - Glorious DayAll week long I've had this song from the new "Until The Whole World Hears" album by Casting Crowns on my heart and mind. Thank You , Jesus, for taking the nails for me! I'm so looking forward to that Glorious Day when the Trumpet with sound! Again, please read and really hear the words!One day when heavenIs filled with His praisesOne day when sin was as black as could beJesus came forth toBe Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-18225830768100656522010-01-31T18:28:00.003-06:002010-01-31T18:35:35.596-06:00Weekly prayer - RelationshipThis week's prayer is for understanding what it means to your husband to be a good wife to him. Remember, each person is different, and therefore each marriage has unique needs.Father,I come to You today to ask You to open my heart and mind. Speak to me, tell me what it means to Eddie to be a good wife. Have I missed something? Please give me wisdom in this area and a receiving spirit to hearSherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-86647232675336936602010-01-25T18:28:00.003-06:002010-01-25T18:38:28.911-06:00Bible in 90 days - Day 25 check inToday is day 25 of Read the Bible in 90 Days. Except for today's reading, I'm totally caught up. I did have a couple of days this week where I fell behind due to, well, laziness. But, this week's reading was easy to catch up. David happens to be one of my favorite Bible heroes. Oh, to have a heart like his! Wouldn't you like to be known as a person after God's heart? I know I do.Where do Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-79719545534624859992010-01-24T15:00:00.002-06:002010-01-24T15:10:38.006-06:00TSMSS - Feel The NailsThis week I've chosen "Feel The Nails" by Ray Boltz. This has been done as a special during our worship service several times and it always makes me think and cry. What do you think? Does Jesus feel the nails each time we fail? Oh, how I hope not. I don't know about you, but I fail several times a day. The thought of hurting my Lord and Savior so many times a day brings tears to my eyes. Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-44804840016663346192010-01-24T14:34:00.002-06:002010-01-24T14:57:58.259-06:00Weekly prayerThis week, Lori with The Generous Wife, is encouraging us to grab our spouses and hug them and pray for them, especially when we sense a need. Father,I pray that you will send Your Holy Spirit down and remind me to pray for Eddie more often. Help me sense his needs, his moods, better. I know that the next few weeks will be difficult for him, and I pray that you will send your peace, comfort, andSherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-38918414821940737652010-01-21T18:50:00.002-06:002010-01-21T19:02:14.785-06:00Thankful ThursdayJumping back into Thankful Thursday!It's been a very long time. Seems I just can't keep up these days, yet I really don't know why. (okay, I have ideas, but you really don't want to hear them, now do you? LOL )I really don't have a theme or long list today.I'm thankful for my wonderful husband, my family, and most of all, my wonderful savior, Jesus Christ.I'm thankful I live in a country Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-22506524128357568712010-01-21T17:41:00.002-06:002010-01-21T18:08:13.171-06:00Bible in 90 days - where are you?In this post Mom's Toolbox asks these two questions:1. Why did you decide to read the Bible in 90 days and why are you sticking to it? 2. Have you seen any change in your life as a result of this commitment? If so, what?My answers:I originally decided to take the Read the Bible in 90 days challenge because I wanted to be held accountable for my reading/study periods. I enjoy reading the Bible - Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-74024981385104268812010-01-19T19:43:00.004-06:002010-01-19T20:10:54.677-06:00Read the Bible in 90 Days - UpdateAs you can probably tell, I have given up trying to post my thoughts about each days reading. I'm more worried about keeping up with the daily reading. Some days I do real well, and other days I'm just too tired (or whatever is my excuse) to stay on top of things. I have found on those days that the reading is a little "dry", if I read in stages I get more done. Other days I just can't seem Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-51961722333586772202010-01-17T19:42:00.002-06:002010-01-17T19:49:14.597-06:00Weekly prayer - SleepThis week's prayer theme is sleep. Please pray that your spouse will have restful sleep and pleasant dreams.Father,I lift Eddie to You. I ask that you provide him with restful sleep periods, allowing him to wake rested and refreshed, ready for a new day. I pray he will be free bad dreams and that You would speak to his heart and mind during these rest periods. Thank You again for bringing Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-31118331363579761872010-01-17T16:59:00.003-06:002010-01-17T17:21:27.378-06:00TSMSS -This has become my new favorite song. I just cannot listen to this one without shedding tears. Please read the lyrics and really think about them! (I don't believe this are full lyrics, but the best I could find.)Up Calvary’s mountain one dreadful morn Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn Facing for sinners death on the cross That He might save them from endless loss Blessed Redeemer, Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-17393774392138595942010-01-05T19:24:00.002-06:002010-01-05T20:30:11.367-06:00Read Through the Bible in 90 Days: Day ThreeAs you can tell, I'm behind in my blogging (as usual!). I am, however, up to date with my reading, which, of course, is what counts!Day three takes us from Genesis 28:20 to Genesis 40:11. Here are some of my thoughts:While things can divert God's will - sins, mistakes, etc. - Nothing can defeat God's will. HE will provide other channels to carry out His ultimate will. (Laban deceived and Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-50568183013742758172010-01-03T14:57:00.002-06:002010-01-03T15:11:21.071-06:00Weekly prayer - KindnessThis week's prayer topic came to mind after some deep (and painful) soul searching. When speaking with my husband this past week, I admitted to him that I had not completely submitted all of myself to him. We've been married almost nine years, and I still had a hidden fear of lose or pain may still be coming. Being the wonderful, patient, and kind man that he is, he confessed he knew this. Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-66216965688804461472010-01-03T14:45:00.002-06:002010-01-03T14:53:36.833-06:00TSMSS - Open The Eyes Of My HeartIt's been a very long time since I've been able to participate in Then Sings My Soul Saturday. Oh, how I've missed all the wonderful people and music! My husband and I went without Internet for some time, and now we have dial-up, so uploading anything is next to impossible. So, for now, I will just post the words to some of my favorite songs. Today I've chosen "Open The Eyes of My Heart" (Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-865747977758563107.post-7517877630066391062010-01-03T14:02:00.003-06:002010-01-03T14:26:12.961-06:00Read Through the Bible in 90 Days: Day TwoDay two of Read The Bible in 90 Days takes us from Genesis 17:1 to Genesis 28:19.My thoughts for today's reading:Even those with great faith have moments of doubt. Even Abraham laughed when the Lord told him he would a father of many. This gives me strength as I look toward the future, not knowing what may come, wondering "can it really get worse" and how I will deal with it.Nothing is too Sherrylinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03617337906754334519noreply@blogger.com0