On My Mind Today

Once again I read Genesis 12:2.  The last part of this verse really spoke to my heart.  "You will be a blessing to others.".  That's my heart's desire to bless others.  My prayer today is that the Lord would show me how to live a life of blessing.

Weekly Menu

Sorry for the absence.  There has been a lot going on.  Unexpectedly my husband had to go out of town and things just kept popping up.  But I'm happy to say, things are getting back to normal.

Even though I'm later than usual posting the menu, I thought I'd go ahead and share.

Saturday:  Chicken Alfredo, Salad, Garlic Bread
Sunday:  Steak, Grilled Red Potatoes and Onions, Okra
Monday:  General Tso's Chicken and Rice
Tuesday:  Quesadillas, Chips and Salsa
Wednesday:  Chicken Sandwiches and fries
Thursday:  Chili and Firehouse Cornbread (if it's cool enough)
Friday:  Eat Out

What's your family having?

Weekly Menu

It's that time of the week again!  Here is the menu for next week.

Saturday:  Chicken and Dumplings and Brocolli
Sunday:  Cube Steak with Gravy, Rice, Lima Beans
Monday:  Chicken Fingers, Fries and Corn on the Cob
Tuesday:  Burritos
Wednesday:  Bacon, Eggs, Hashbrowns and Toast
Thursday:  Chili
Friday:  Philly Beef Steak Sandwiches

Project Smile Book

I mentioned this in the list of 10 changes/goals that I'm working on.  We all have them, pictures that make your heart melt and put a smile on your face.

Here are a few of my examples:

A picture with my Grandfather and sister.  I had to be about 4.  I really don't even remember anything about it.  But both my Grandfather and sister have died.  So looking at the picture makes me smile and remember these two special people in my life.

My favorite picture from my wedding.

The very first picture of my son - even before he was cleaned up.

Another picture of him in pre-K. 

No matter what kind of mood I'm in, if I look at these pictures I am much calmer, happier and at peace.  It's like an emotional hug.  So I want to create a book that contains only these kind of pictures so that when I need that extra encouragement I have it at my fingertips.

Do you have any tips for a calmer, happier, peaceful self?

Wise Words

"People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered.  Love them anyway."  Mother Theresa

Update on changes

Things are going pretty well.  Of course, change does take some time!

I'm down to one coke a day.  Which is amazing to me.  I haven't struggled as much as I thought I would. 

I checked out Little Women from the library.  Yes, I read it when I was younger, but thought I'd like to re-read it.

While there I also checked out two books on migraines and foods to avoid. 

My counter was clean this morning.  I admit some days it hasn't been.  But the mornings it's clean, I really do feel less stressed.

Reading the Bible through in 90 days.  Just a little behind schedule due to some circumstances this weekend.  But I should be able to catch up soon.

Progress is happening.  One step at a time.

Weekly Menu

Here's the menu for the coming week for my family.

Saturday:  Chicken Pot Pie

Sunday:  Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Asparagus Casserole

Monday:  Chicken and Beef Quesadillas

Tuesday:  Meatballs, Rice, Gravy, Broccoli

Wednesday:  Wings Two Ways with Carrot and Celery Sticks

Thursday:  Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

Friday:  Eat Out or leftovers

What's your family having?