Honiara Woman's Daybook

Thanks to Peggy for making me slow down and think each week.

For today...Tuesday, September 14

Outside my window...a new day is beginning, roosters are crowing, birds are chirping, airplanes are humming overhead

I am thinking...about all of the things that have to be done before we can go back to Marulaon.

I am thankful for..."Women of the Harvest", a website dedicated to women (and their extended families) on the mission field. This ministry helps keep me from going dry!

I am wearing...floral knee-length skirt & burgundy t-shirt from the second hand store here in Honiara (great place to shop if you have the time & energy to sort through the racks of clothes), my hair up in a coconut shell clip

In the learning room...celebrating family with Katherine (perfect timing for Grandparents' Day), Sarah finishing up a research paper comparing aspects of China and Japan,

I am remembering...my Christmas shopping!

I am going...to Brisbane on Thursday, the first time for me to go visit my Mom's old stompin' grounds

I am currently reading...a Martha Stewart Living magazine from a care package

I am hoping...to continue running while we are in Brisbane

On my mind...nourishing my family mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally

Noticing that...the tradewinds are finally dying down

Pondering these words..."To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart." --Phyllis Theroux

http://www.azquotes.com/author/38428-Phyllis_Grissim_Theroux

From the kitchen...cleaning out the pantry and fridge (again), seems like we just did this

Around the house...Katherine reading aloud from the "family" basket: "Are You my Mother?" by P.D. Eastman, boxes piling up to go into storage while we are in Brisbane

One of my favorite things...quiet, unhurried mornings with a cup of coffee and my Bible

From my camera...my exercise buddy who faithfully encourages me to be a good steward of my body