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| LOC: Mr. and Mrs. Diego Suarez, residence, Long Island, 1957. |
Did you ever have some errands that you were dreading? Perhaps you didn't feel well, but those tasks could not wait?
I have had the nicest time, staying home all this week. Today, I have to go out. But all I want to do is stay home! (gentle smiles)
So I will have to take "home" with me. I will bring a special book, for while I am in waiting rooms. I will bring one of my sweet children with me. (I wouldn't bring one of the grumpy ones! - smiles).
I will buy something easy for tonight's dinner, so I won't have to dread any extra work.
I will listen to Fred Astaire this morning, while tidying my house, with a cheerful (in the clouds) outlook. Maybe by the time I have to head out the door, I will be so happy, I will forget that I don't want to go?
There will have to be some kind of reward... hmmm.... I need to think of something lovely for when I get home - as a reward for doing all the dreaded errands that have me so stressed out today....
Perhaps I will look forward to tea, a cozy fire, and reading a sweet new book that I am enjoying.
Or maybe the idea of just having the entire weekend with no demands will be my reward.
Blessings
Mrs. White
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Oh, I have to go out today, too. I'll be taking my 10, 12, and 14 yos with me. I borrowed a Radio Theater Silas Marnar cd set from the local Christian College library. We'll listen to that in the car.
ReplyDeleteI like to go out once in awhile; but, I don't like a string of errands that takes all afternoon.
Oh well, I'm not going to work every morning!
i love it!! taking home with me! you are so inspirational!!
ReplyDeleteI love that post! I love the idea of "taking home with me." I also love your "reward" idea. Have you ever visited Susan Branch's blog? Your post reminded me of her style. You can find her at www.susanbranch.com.
ReplyDeleteTerry
I love the concept of "taking home with you!" Our ministry takes us all over the country in a motorhome, so I guess I can really relate to that one! ;)
ReplyDeleteGod has been good to us, though, and I've seen His Hand working in the lives of our children as we "take home with us!"
Blessings!
Lisa
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I love the idea of taking home with me!! Lovely perspective!
ReplyDeleteOh, I could so understand. I love being at home but taking a book with me when I have to be somewhere waiting is something I like to do too. Fred Astaire sounds...well...lovely. ;) One of my favorite words. I would also have some dark chocolate when done. I mean, it is such a worthy sacrifice, don't you think? ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.
Much love,
Marcia
I have enjoyed my visit to your blog and look forward to more.I love your writing style.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words on mine today.
Take care,
Carolyn
I am so glad that I am not the only one who dreads going out! When we had just 4dc and the oldest was 8 or 9, we were living in a small mountain town. We would sometimes be at home for 2 weeks without leaving! It was so cozy in the winter with a fire going in the woodstove and snow falling outside. I so long for those days when life gets hectic and overwhelming. Taking 'home' with you is a great idea! You are such a kindred spirit, wish you were a neighbor...thank you for your 'visits!'
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lori