Thursday. Sometimes it feels like Friday except there is no paycheck today, which makes me remember it is only Thursday. I am trying to stay faithful in the little things today. I am changing all the sheets on all the beds. Deep cleaning all the bathrooms. And, Lord willing, I may even get to the school room. THAT will be a big job though! Yikes and ugh.



I have been reading Oswald Chambers', "My Utmost For His Highest" as my devotional. As usual I am being reminded to stay faithful in the little things. The little things are the parts of my life that can become 'drudgery.' My house and home can become drudgery to me and I know it shouldn't be that way. I would love for it to be a beautiful peaceful place (ha!). Well it does have some peaceful moments, but not when I don't make it that way, and that means being faithful to keep it up, even through the drudgery.

Probably all of you read Mishel 's blog. Her home is beautiful and peaceful. (Even in the chaos of remodeling!) I want that same feeling. She lights candles. I love candles. She gave me my first candle many years ago. I had it until recently when I finally used it all up. It was a fabulous, big square 'Village" candle. I loved it so much that I didn't want to light it. She thought I was nuts, but I just didn't want it to get all used up! Back then, I never would have bought myself another one. I am much better about lighting candles now. In fact yesterday I lit two small votive Yankee candles for no occasion other than folding laundry! :) I think I will go light one right now while I clean. :)

We met Louie's girlfriend and her family. We all got along great and really had a good time. They were all very nice and their hospitality was very generous. It was a good trip to have made and we all liked each other which is a plus of course. We'll see what the Lord does in these two lives as well as our two families. I'll post more.

Well, I best get to steppin. Much to do.
Blessings,
Beth

PS. My true motivation behind my cleaning is company coming. I can't let you think I am wonderful without motivation. :} Thank God for company. It gets my house cleaner. :}