Simple Woman’s Daybook June 2nd

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For Today…

Outside my window… rain. Glorious, always welcome rain which we see so little of most of the year. 

I am thinking… about love.  Specifically I am thinking about the three kinds of love Fr. discussed on Sunday. He explained that there is eros, a self-seeking love.  Always taking.  There is filio, (or filios or whatever it was) a give and take, relationship based love.  Here you give your love and affection to family, friends, neighbors etc and you hope for a return on your investment by way of loyalty, companionship, gratitude, romance and so on. Then there is agape love.  As he so well described it, love with no hope of return. Not the desperate, unrequited love of tragic novels but rather truly selfless giving with no thought to "results".   


I would guess most functional Christian people move past the first.  Still,I suspect that many of us stall out at the second.  How often do we love with no hope of the same being returned to us?  How steadfast is our service or our prayers when we don't see 'progress'?  How readily do we "preserve ourselves in forgetfulness" (ie eyes on our own behavior ONLY) and give ourselves wholeheartedly and equally enthusiastically to both the warm and sweet and also to the cold and bitter?  Do we love the latter the way Christ did?

From the learning rooms… math and reading mostly as we move into summer schedules, piano practice 

I am thankful for… growing with my husband – growing up, growing closer, and yes growing older

From the kitchen… scrambled eggs, peaches, and natural sausage for breakfast.  Homemade turkey vegetable soup from the crockpot for lunch.  Dinner?  Hmmm.  Roast beef I think. 


I am wearing… jeans, rose colored Old Navy tee, brown clogs and socks, mother of pearl drop earrings. And a rain coat. : )  Heading to the barn momentarily to meet the farrier. 

I am reading… Anne (The Life of Ven. Anne de Guigne)  It isn't often a biography of a child grabs hold of me like this book has.  This girl missed no opportunity to give to God without reserve and without grumbling in her short life. It shames me to think of of many such opportunities I have wasted. Today is a new day however right? 

I am hoping… to waste no more.  Also, hoping beyond hope that the puppy (and the two year old for that matter ; )) are someday potty trained. 

I am creating… more summer skirts.  A new cross stitch project.  Although cross stitch is now universally declared 'not cool' I decided I don't give a flying fig about that. The colors come together so richly and the learning curve is next to nil.  Moreover I want to weave my faith into all I do.  There is a plethora of truly lovely cross stitch patterns available.  Sadly most of the "cool" crafting projects cannot boast the same. 


I am praying… for a friend's intention, safe travel for my husband, for holiness. 

Around the house…  We have  finished the first Clean Heart, Clean Home task – the vehicle. Took a LONG time!  Who knew we ate so much trail mix…..   In other news, we spent all afternoon yesterday cleaning the barn, weeding around the house, and sinking railroad ties as borders.  I am very pleased both with the end result and with how earnestly and willingly the children participated.  Go Kids!  A sorry metal shed has been torn down finally. We are making final plans for the first leg of a major remodel job. 


One of my favorite things… walking in the rain.

A few plans for the rest of the week…  piano recital

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…

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3 thoughts on “Simple Woman’s Daybook June 2nd”

  1. Such a beautiful written post! I really enjoyed the way you wrote about agape love~it really touched my heart. I love cross-stitch also and still do my needlework all year long~especially in the winter when I can’t get out much. I light my candles,drink my tea and relax with my stitching! I have to go to the link you provided. It sounds like you all are doing a lot of cleaning and tidying up~Have a wonderful day! Blessings,Rose

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  3. Oh! And I thought cross stitch was still Totally Cool! Groovy even!
    I’ve added a Mr. Linky at Grandmother Wren’s to make it easier for the Summer Daybook ladies to find and visit one another while Peggy is on vacation.
    Please stop by on Mondays to add your link!

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