Sane, Simple, Sacred: Yesterday I Crashed

Yesterday I Crashed

Yesterday, I crashed.

I spent a beautiful hour in the back yard on this glider/swing finishing

a witty, wonderful book.

Besides communicating the pleasure Elizabeth found

in developing her country estate,

this book is full of garden details, wit, and grand descriptions

of life in Victorian times.

I'm "in the market" for my own copy.
It is a book I would read again and again and never tire of it!

I understand that she wrote 22 books. I'm looking for THOSE, too.

I caught up with a couple of days of Bible reading (through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan*)

and wrote in my journal....then I took a nap--a long, deep-sleep nap!

*I'm stretching it out to TWO years.

Thanks to ALL of you who have checked in

and are praying for Silas (see previous post).

I'm waiting for news that his ventilator and feeding tubes
are no longer necessary and have been removed.

Maybe tomorrow?

EVENING UPDATE: The ventilator has been removed!

He looks SO much better already!
Such a difference from when I saw him Monday!

12 comments:

Janie FoxMay 16, 2012 at 8:56 AM
I found Wittoria on Amazon but not for Kindle. I will have to look at the library. I love an old book and an old setting.
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Jacquelyn StagerMay 16, 2012 at 9:16 AM
looks like a very interesting read! Today is my first day of a 2 week "vacation" from babysitting ~ I had Joanna schedule this time off when we thought Don was having his transplant...on my way to see him this morning, then will come back and tackle the laundry room. I'm hoping any rain will hold off a while so I can hang clothes outside :) Your glider looks SO inviting!!! Anxious to hear how Silas is doing...still praying!
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DianaMay 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM
I am praying so hard for Silas. I would love to hear that he is off of the ventilator! I will keep on praying Rebecca.
That book sounds right up my ally! I just finished Mitch Albom's "one more day", Excellent story, hit close to home.
Love Di ♥
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BookieMay 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM
What a delightful day you had! It sounded just right..and your spot looks so peaceful...thank you for commenting on my blog. You bet you would be invited for tea! What I love the most about those tea gatherings is seeing women unwind, laugh, and relax when they thought it was just one more stop in the day. The flowers, birds in the bird bath, and someone pouring tea for them, being attentive to their needs for just a short while refreshes them. Women often don't do it for themselves...you did yesterday...good for you!
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceMay 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM
Hi Rebecca,
Glad you had a nice relaxing restful day. I am sure it was well needed.
That book sounds delightful. oh yea, by the way I love your new swing,
it is so cute. Saw it before but forgot to comment on it.

Praying for good news about the respirator and feeding tube for tomorrow
or even tonight maybe..........

Take care hon,
blessings, Nellie
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Cheryl May 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM
So happy to learn that Silas is now off the respirator! Praying for continued healing for him...
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elaine @ peace for the journeyMay 17, 2012 at 7:08 AM
There is a very real physical toll that accompanies our stress. I imagine you know this, but you need your rest, friend. Sounds like you know how to get some! Such good news about precious Silas. I was very sick in my beginning days... pneumonia. Of course, I have no memory, but my mother tells me it was pretty scary.

peace`elaine
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Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 17, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Sounds like a wonderful day...I will have to check that book out, sounds interesting. Yea for the Praise report!
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JackieMay 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM
I am sooo happy that the ventilator has been removed and your precious Grandson is getting better. Thank you, God!
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JudyMay 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM
So thankful for the good news about Silas.
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceMay 18, 2012 at 4:10 AM
Oh Rebecca,
Was so happy to see the baby without the ventilator, he does look so much better, bless his wee lil heart!
Know you are all rejoicing in God's Goodness.....
Will keep praying till he is home in the arms of his parents.
Blessings, Nellie

Hope you are getting rested up!!
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PamelaMay 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM
You share the most delightful books! I was thrilled to check Amazon and find I could download it to my Kindle free. Now I need a bit of a crash day.

Mentioning your sweet Silas to our Father...over and over.
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"We simplify, not just to be less busy, even though we may be right to pursue that. Rather, we simplify to remove distractions from our pursuit of Christ. We prune activities from our lives, not only to get organized, but also that our devotion to Christ and service for His kingdom will be more fruitful. We simplify, not merely to save time, but to eliminate hindrances to the time we devote to knowing Christ. All the reasons we simplify should eventually lead us to Jesus Christ!" (Donald S. Whitney)

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in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."

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~~"Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting."~~Edmund Burke

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"To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common--this is my symphony." William Henry Channing

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FIVE CERTAINTIES
WITH WHICH TO
START YOUR DAY

God holds you. Each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 NLT
God sustains you. THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. Psalm 23:1 AMP
God covers you. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust. Psalm 91:4 AMP
God pours His love upon you. Through each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me. Psalm 42:8 NLT
God will not fail you. The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! Lamentations 3:22 NLT

THE BLOGGER'S PRAYER Lord, help me to learn to spell without spellcheck, manage to visit all that visit me, and post regularly - all in 5 minutes a day, so that I can clean house and take care of my family. Help me to not look at every occurrence in my life as a blog post, and to quit taking pictures of weird things to share as well. Please Lord, help me to stop talking about my blog friends as though they are next door neighbors or someone I have known all of my life. And help me, dear Lord, to think of something witty and wise to post tomorrow.
Love, The Dust Bunny Hostage

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Yesterday I Crashed

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