Cosy Days

My day off today. It was productive in short bursts, interspersed with down time manifesting as pain and tiredness. I saw my GP today who agreed my new medication for my bone condition is not working. Since the side effect of the medication can be stomach ulcers we made a joint decision to cease. I have to go for a round of blood test next Monday, go for some scans and then book in for injections (into the soles of my feet gulp!). To be honest, if it takes the pain away I would probably let them inject my eyeballs (probably!).

I had visitors in the afternoon and almost burned the soup destined to be my lunches for the next couple of days, but managed a miraculous save.

lentil tomato and jalapeno

I had planned on making breakfast muffins but by the time my guests left and I made dinner (stir fry vegetables, singapore noodles and tuna fish), I was too tired.

Oscar had a long bubble bath and came out over tired and grumpy. I had promised him play time so even though it was almost 9pm I had to relent and allow 10 minutes of play. But look at what play thing has caught his attention again (after a year and a half).

Oscar was bundled into bed with bible stories and buttered toast and cosy milk, and I ran a detox bath for myself of sea salt, eucalyptus and aloe vera gel. It was lovely and warm and very soothing on the limbs. I also managed to read a chapter of a book.

I have only read the first chapter which tells the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. The story is from the woman's point of view and went as far as it could to give mitigating circumstances for this woman's behavior.
Having my husband whom I adored do this to me makes it a difficult sin to deal with. I understand however that it is not me he needs to be sorry to, it is the Lord our God. I am in no position to judge another's sin. 'Let he who is without sin cast the first stone'

And on that note, its my turn for hot toast and butter and a warm drink, before I get a good and peaceful nights sleep.

Thinking About

Romans 8:38-39

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Busy Winter Days

Ten days already! How did that happen? Two weeks left until Christmas Eve. Being involved with church means that this can be a busy and fairly social time of year. I have my evening dresses and pearl choker dusted off in readiness.

We were babysitting for friends after school and although I am quite happy to help I was not at all sure I was up to the challenge of 4 kids at once, especially when one of the brood has extra care needed. Anyway as it turns out bless his little heart he was tired and cosied up beside me for most of the time. As for the other 3, some very expensive toys or computer games could not have kept them more occupied than some cardboard boxes.

After that we went to my Mum's for dinner, and since it was totally, totally, totally freezing outside we were extremely pleased to find hot mince and tatties ready for us when we got in.

Oscar was watching 'Home Alone' for the first time here

I finally made a decision on the Christmas tree and went to Argos after work and bought an artificial tree. No time to put it up tonight or tomorrow though, so its going to be Saturday evening at the earliest.

When we got home Oscar and I put on our onesies (his is Scooby Doo and mine is pink and white polka dot), got in to my bed and cuddled up with a Christmas story.

This is a lovely book, not least because it actually tells us that Jesus Christ is the Light of the world and we are all free to have The light shine inside us forever. I cant fail to see that light shining from my little one as we cuddle up with sweet stories on a cold winter night.
Valerie

The Festival Of Light

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
This is our first year celebrating both religious events. Oscar was pretty impressed with the Hanukkah stories, especially when he got to take the shamash and light the first and second candles in the Menorah.

I think tomorrow we are going for the tree (a real one this year for sure), but in the mean time there is always the advent calendar to be opened.

I am not sure how much of the Faith based aspects the kids take on board, apart from the baby Jesus being born. But no matter, it will come in time as they become much loved and long used traditions.


Enjoy the festival of lights dear chaver's and chavera's

Birthday Party

What can I say? The party was wonderful with lots and lots of guests, family and friends, old and new. Oscar had a wonderful time, he had other kids to play with. We had a music quiz and the guys team won, we ate a tonne of party food (anything you can shove on a cocktail stick), and I danced my wee red leg warmers off.

Its good to be home, I am comfortable in bed with a low lamp on and the soft sighs of Oscar's breathing. Tomorrow/ today is the Sabbath, and so we can rest in the Word.
Valerie
xxx

Monday 29th December 2014

The view from my window in the morning

Faded flowers in the church foyer

A View Of The River From Church

A Cheeky Little Cat On The Garden Wall

Candles And Our Savior

A Selfie In My Dressing Gown

My Bedside At Night

Faith Friday

Do Latter Day Saints Believe In

The Rapture?

Valerie

xxx

A YARN

Knitting

Reading

▲ YARN ALONG ▲

Knitting

I have been a bit silent here over the last week, and that's because I have been down with a horrible chest and head cold. 

 I have been staggering through the days and realizing that my husband working in another city (which is about 2 hours away), means that there is no help here when I feel horrible.  

Anyway, on to the kitting, or crochet as it is this week, and as you can see I made myself a 'granny triangle'? shawl. 

 I had about 150g of the chunky blue yarn left over from Oscars birthday vest (see last week's yarn along), and so in my cold feeling a bit sorry for myself state I decided a cozy shoulder shawl was just the ticket. 

I really cant crochet much, so I went to You Tube and watched a tutorial on how to make a granny triangle (as opposed to a granny square), and off I went.

 It is very cozy and just right for a project which does not need much thought. 

I am going to do one more round in grey and I am thinking of fringes for the 2 shorter sides, what do you think?

Reading

Sitting At The Feet Of The Rabbi Jesus

By Anne Spangler and Lois Tverberg

AMAZON LINK 

I have wanted to read this book for a long time, but I did not want to read anything that would mix me up when I was trying to learn Doctrine from my Scriptures.

Now I have started reading, I can see that this book if fairly compatible with a lot of the Doctrine from our church, (which is fantastic).

Because we are a 'restored' church we do follow a lot of the thoughts and principles of the ancient Jews (with the Christ being the notable exception of course).

Anyway, the authors are Christian and so there is no doubt in their minds that Jesus was and is The Son of God and so the book is just brilliant to read. 

The cover says it can transform your faith.  

Well, I don't need my faith transformed but it can certainly make you feel more connected to the living Christ. Just wonderful.

Joining in with GINNY and friends for Yarn Along

Valerie

xxx

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The Son

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

No other verse in the Bible so succinctly summarizes God's relationship with humanity and the way of salvation.

I thank The Lord My God for the precious gift of His Son, every day. I have 2 sons of my own and to make sacrifice of one of them, even for the saving of humanity seems a burden too heavy to carry. Well, perhaps it would be too heavy for me as a mortal mother without the view of all time and eternity, like my Beloved Father in Heaven.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, with presents and trees and parties and food and merry making. In amongst the swirling joy that surrounds us, I will remember My Savior.

 

John 3:17

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

Valerie

xxx