Goodbye 2011

As the year winds to a close, I am beginning the age old ritual of reflecting on my life.  What could I have done better?  What is my purpose?  Why am I here?  Did my life make a difference to someone?  These are just some of the questions I ask myself. 

What could I have done better?  I could have been more open to others in need. Very often I don't step in and offer help because I don't want to offend and then later kick myself for not offering.  It's the rejection thing I don't like.

What is my purpose?  To have a servant's heart and attitude.  I want to use my God given talents and abilities to serve others.

Why am I here?  To make a difference in the lives of those that surround me.  To love and serve those that God has placed in my path. 

Have I made a difference in someone's life this year?  This is a hard question to ask myself but I have a card from one of the students in my teen Sunday school class tucked in my Bible case that lets me know that I have made a difference to someone.  I read that card whenever I begin to question what good I have done for others.

My goals for 2012

To continue to serve others and become more like Him.  To let His light shine through me.  To become humble, quiet, and reserved.  To not try to be in the spotlight.  To be someone that people look up to.

What are your goals?

Peace,
Southern Ladye

Just Another Day....

It has been a very peaceful holiday.  Yesterday, after church and a lunch of ham, dressing, pecan pie, etc. I took a much needed and welcomed nap! I don't get to do that often on Sunday but I did take advantage of the fact that nothing was open yesterday, so there was no running to and fro with a list of things to do....

That is something that I really want to do this year.  Slow down on Sunday and dedicate it to the Lord because it has become just another day to us and I don't like that.  This year I am really wanting to focus on spiritual things because I have seriously been lacking in this area and I am not that kind of person.  So, if you have any suggestions on how to dedicate Sunday to rest and spiritual matters, please share!

Peace,
Southern Ladye

Grow Your Own Food?

Okay, so my husband and I tried the whole traditional garden thing this summer.  Our neighbors had a nice open area next to their house that we were allowed to use and the whole family cleaned, tilled, planted, cared for, weeded, watered, and was rewarded by.... the deer enjoying an all you can eat buffet!  We live in the city in a well lit neighborhood, and in one night, the deer wiped out everything but the okra!  I was SO upset.  Not about the deer being in my neighborhood, that's kind of cool since I live in the city, but I was upset about losing the whole garden.  So, we talked about it and we decided to try raised bed gardening in our backyard this year.  I am doing research and reading all kinds of information about this, so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know!

I am really into this whole locally grown food thing right now but I am having a bit of a hard time finding locally grown food to buy. We used to have a farmer's market in the area but it closed down a while back.  There is a farm that is about 45 minutes from my house, so that might be considered locally grown.  I really want to grown my own veggies because I can control what kind of soil is used and what goes into that soil.  One of my kids suffers from horrible skin problems and allergies and I really think pesticides and chemicals in our food, water supply, and household supplies have a lot to do with it.  Anyone that has info on this is welcome to share.

Peace
Southern Ladye

Another Day

Wow! A lot has occurred since I started this blog (one post so far, LOL!) but Saturday was absolutely wonderful.  I have missed not being close to my siblings and on Saturday, my youngest sister and I had a cookie and candy baking marathon!  We had so much fun looking through cookbooks and trying out different stuff and I have some really cute ideas to share with friends during the holidays.  Family is important to me and I am so glad that my family is starting to draw closer together.  I am thankful for my husband and children, they mean the world to me next to the Lord, but I am grateful that I am reconnecting with my mom and siblings.  I have missed some precious moments in the past 19 years....

First Post Ever!

Okay, so I am totally new to blogging!  I use technology everday and I am quickly learning that I don't know half of what I could or probably should know about it!  By the time I get something mastered, something else is out there for me to learn.  Oh well!

The title of my blog  pretty much sums up my view of life.  I like the simple things of life.  I can't say my life is simple (is anyone's?) but I do strive to keep my life as low key as possible.  This blog is a reflection of that journey. 

So, here we go!  It should be an interesting ride!

Southern Ladye