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Seriously -- how is it already November 4?
1. Our November Hodgepodges always include a question
related to gratitude. What is one small thing you're grateful for today? This is a big thing -- our daughter has been in the hospital since Saturday and she got to go home today. Yay! I know her babies will be glad to see her.
2. Chrysanthemums-pansies-burning bush-ornamental
cabbage-camellias...your favorite in an autumn garden? Would we find any of
these in your yard/garden this year? I love pansies and ornamental cabbage. My mother-in-law always had camellias. We haven't planted any fall plants yet. I mentioned that our porch pots needed some love, and Mark said "have at it." He didn't really say that, but he did indicate that I could handle them. I reminded him that he has the green thumb. I do not.
3. If you could clear out or organize one physical space or
mental habit before the year ends, what would it be? I wish I could check my feelings at the door. When I am over-tired, my feelings get hurt way too easily. Is that a mental habit? Maybe not. I really want to finish organizing our attic, but it doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon.
4. Brussel sprouts...love 'em or no thank you? If you said
love 'em how do you like them prepared? I love roasted Brussels! A local restaurant serves a shaved Brussels sprouts salad that is divine. I say "Brussel sprouts" like our wonderful hostess typed it, but I just googled and I think it has an s. Any English teachers out there? What say ye?
5. It's reassuring to know that God loves me even when I'm not at my best.
6. Insert your own random thought here. We are hosting a conference at our church on Thursday and Friday, and we have all been on edge. We've hosted other big events, but nothing quite like this. We have speakers coming from all over the nation. Common Table Conference starts Thursday morning and runs through lunch on Friday.
Also, I need to write a Halloween recap!!
I think you're right about the spelling and feel the urge to go correct mine now : ) I like your random thought and have been jotting them down as I read through the HP entries today. It's making a great list to look back on from time to time. I'm glad. your daughter is coming home today and hope all is okay there. That's a long stay these days. Hope your conference runs smoothly!
ReplyDeleteGlad your daughter is home from the hospital. I too need to check my feelings. Sometimes if I have fallen asleep on the couch and then we go up to bed, I find myself snapping at my husband over, really, nothing at all. And then I feel bad!
ReplyDeleteYep, it is Brussels Sprouts. Sorry to hear your daughter has been in the hospital. Hope all is well now that she's been released. Conferences are a lot of work. Hang in there. Sometimes I have to tell my face not to reveal my feelings. :) Yes, to #5!!
ReplyDeletePraise God for His Mercy and Grace, always!! Google corrected me when I typed brussel - to Brussels. I love them, however they are spelled!! Glad your daughter is home!! xo
ReplyDeleteGlad your daughter is home from the hospital - that's a wonderful thing to be thankful for!
ReplyDeleteI love your reassuring thought, and that is one I will keep in mind for myself too. I need that reminder sometimes.
Hope your conference goes really well, and that you're having a great week!
I hope your daughter is doing OK now, how wonderful to have her home from hospital.
ReplyDeleteI am with you and my feelings get all out of whack when I am overtired.
I hope the conference goes well!
Oh yes, I totally need to check my feelings. I'm not as vulnerable as I once was but nowadays choose to surround myself with people who "get" me.
ReplyDeleteHaving a loved one in the hospital is really difficult for all. You've lots to be thankful for!
Oh Geez, I too need to check my feelings at the door. In fact this just happened to me on Saturday, I wish I would have checked them.
ReplyDeletePraying for your daughter and her family.
And I am praying the conference goes well.
xo
Hi Lisa, let's see, I think what I am thankful for the most today is that I don't have to go to see a vascular specialist. Just found out today. My leg circulation is damaged very bad due to past blood clots and they thought I was having another major issue, but turns out I am okay. So big relief off my chest for this month! I did not want to go to the hospital again. Yahoo! What mental habit do I wish I could change? Definitely worrying. I have a PhD in worry-ology! :). I love Brussel sprouts. My favorite vegetable actually. I could eat them every day with some butter and salt and pepper. Like them cooked real soft. Random thought: hmmm? lets see...I am loving the time change and it getting darker earlier. Have a wonderful afternoon! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your answer to #5 and so glad he does!! Hoping your conference runs smoothly.
ReplyDeleteOh I always enjoy a good church conference but as an attendee and not the one running the show. I'm sure it will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI hope the conference goes well. And my goodness, so thankful your daughter is home! What a long week for everyone.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your answers. I hope everything is okay with your daughter. Glad she is home.
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