Simple Woman's Daybook - 12/22/08

FOR TODAY ~
Outside my Window... cold, bitterly cold, windchills well below zero. I think it is 7 degrees now and windy . . . my blinds in my office keep rattling!
I am thinking... I might be warm by May.
I am thankful for... the job which allows me to pay the gas and electric bills, my fireplace, kerosene heater and electric blankets.
From the kitchen... stuffed pork chops, rice, green beans
I am creating... mittens for Lindsey. I ran out of yarn. They are heavy. I wish I had my gauntlets for in the office today.
I am going... home today and not be back to work until January 5 (although I will be going online during the time I am off).
I am wearing... layers. tights, slacks, socks, short-sleeved red sweater, heavy black, white and red sweater. I wish I had a turtle neck.
I am reading... If there be dragons
I am hoping... to get warm (is there a theme here?)
I am hearing... the radio and soon Christmas music.
Around the house... I have wrapped many of the presents. Dave and I usually wrap on Christmas Eve night. But since I am having cataract surgery tomorrow, I decided that I should get most of it done before.
One of my favorite things... Christmas. I do love Christmas. I love the ceremonies at church. I love the songs. I love the children's excitement. I love spending time with my family.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... surgery tomorrow, follow up on Wednesday, Christmas Day with my family, my extended family is coming to my house on Christmas. We are having appetizers and desserts. They all have in-laws to visit so having appetizers and such at our house doesn't "bog" anyone down.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

The young man is my youngest sister's oldest son, Tommy, (he is in the Navy) and the rest are his kids and wife. My sister and her husband are going to Florida to spend Christmas with them and their youngest son is flying in (he is in the air force).

Michelle has had some serious health problems since the youngest child was born, breast cancer and she recently had a stroke. Fortunately, the Navy has decided that private medical care is better than what they can do, so she has been seeing some of the best doctors around. It seems that Michelle is getting better by leaps and bounds. It helps that Tommy is now based on land and teaching, is home for dinner every night and is there to support and help her with the kids and chores. They are all looking forward to a much improved 2009 and I ask that if you have an extra prayer, that you add them to your list. Thank you so much.