Common Things

"Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life."
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Our days have been continuing on...with the common-ness that they each hold. I am thankful for that *common-ness*, though. Some seem to think that common = mundane. I don't think that way at all. I am thankful for the seemingly plain parts of my life. As I see the country (and parts of the world) come falling down around us, I find peace in my daily-doings.

I, often, wish I could stand on a mountain and cry out to everyone that we should all just live quiet, peaceful lives. Work hard, take care of your resposibilites, help those in need (so the government doesn't need to be involved), and love one another. Of course, there are many who don't agree. It saddens me that people expect to be "taken care of" by the government (who gets all their money from us, the tax-payers). Oh, there is so much I could say...but truly, if you agree with me already, I don't need to convince you. If you don't agree ~ I'm sure there is nothing I could say that would change your mind.

So here I am, at home, caring for my home and family. I live my life to please God. I try to be an example to others....through my faith, caring for my responsibilities, and loving others the best way I can. Are you? We Christians need to live our faith out. Live out love...praying for others, giving to others (willingly...) of our time, money and abilities. Wouldn't it be great if Christians around the world could love one another enough to take care of, help and teach each other...so it wasn't dictated by the government? Is it better to teach a man to fish, or give a man a fish?

Oh how glorious Heaven will be...the dwelling place of Perfection. Although I love the blessings bestowed upon me by the Creator in this life, I know this isn't my *home*. I sing THIS song by Phil Wickham, isn't it absolutely beautiful!? Heaven will truly hold the greener pastures our hearts long for! :)

Today, I am hanging out some laundry on the line! Yes, it's still cold out...but oh, the sun is shining and most of the snow is melted! Madelyn and Xavier are enjoying time outside, playing and running! Jaxson, unfortunately, is feeling a bit under-the-weather. A bit of a cold with a fever mixed in (and a loss of appetite) has him curled up and resting in "daddy's chair".

Here are some photos of my *common-ness*....


My latest reading materials, my Bible and Peace with God...

Magazines...

The table set for supper...


Corn, canned from the summer harvest, for supper...

Cheesy Chicken for supper...

Much to do for the day, awaiting me. Off I go!
Thank-you for stopping by!

Warmly,
Katy

He must increase, but I must decrease. ~John 3:30