The Week in Review

Surprises were in store for this week - we never know what the Lord will come up with!

Monday - Second week of school. E really likes his teachers. I like that they don't load him with homework. We're reading together which is more important. I did some intense cleaning of the dining room. It took a good 4 hours between interruptions to get everything done, but I'm pleased with the results.

Tuesday - My plan was to do some maintenance cleaning (bathrooms, kitchen, etc) but instead I headed out to a technical school with my oldest son. They showed us some options, and I'm praying my son will make the right choice. I ran to the library with my son E in the afternoon, with the sole intention of returning books. Came out with 5 books and 2 DVD's. Two Jane Austen books I'd been looking for, Persuasion and Mansfield Park, were finally available and I couldn't resist. I also got a biography of Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre. I like reading about the authors of books I like.

Wednesday - I did my maintenance cleaning as planned, then started on the living room. My living room is more like a reading room. It's nice and quiet and gets good light, so my oldest son and I enjoy reading there. I got most of it done, but Wednesdays E gets out of school early, plus we had Awana to get ready for. I joined a Bible study group for leaders in the church. Was I ever convicted! Now I know why God wanted me there - so much for me to learn!

Thursday - Kitchen cleaning. A good solid two hours non-stop cleaning cupboards, countertops, appliances, floors, then decorating with fall colors. I'll save that picture for my Daybook (makes you come back, hehehe).

Friday - My hubby is leaving today for 10 days to his native country. He's taking alot of clothes and toys for the poor, which makes my son E very happy. I mentioned to my friend Naomy that I'd be alone this weekend, and she told me she was driving up to Central Florida for the holiday weekend. Would E and I like to join her? I hadn't even considered going away for the weekend, so I told her I'd get back to her. I spoke to my hubby, who said I should go. I called my daughter, who said she could accomodate us at her dorm. So, spur of the moment (very unlike me, I can assure you), we are on our way to spend the holiday weekend with my daughter and some great friends! God worked it out for us so we wouldn't be lonely. I love how He plans for us and we don't have to move a finger!

I may not be blogging this weekend, but I'll be sure to get everyone caught up when I get home. Have a blessed Labor Day weekend!