Monday Meanderings for July 26

Bible Study

Philippians 4
Romans
1 Corinthians

Memory Verse

Psalm 97:11 (New Living Translation)
"Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right."

Husband Encouragement

• Take time to stop and hug him and kiss him each morning and after work.
• Write him a thank you note for all the things he does for me and how well he took care of me last week when I was sick.
• Pray for him as he leads our home to be the kind of leader God wants him to be.
• Pray for his interactions at work. Then text him encouragement during the day.

Personal Goals

• Do something fun or relaxing for at least 30 minutes each night.
• Stop & pray. Sometimes it is OK to pray as I go and be in conversation with God while I work, but sometimes I need to stop & pray for His guidance and help. Don't be so rushed this week that I don't take time to stop and "hug" (see my checklist from a couple of weeks ago) my Heavenly Father.
• "Stop & Smell the Roses" - Stop and really look at God's creation, & praise Him. And, stop & really enjoy my husband and play with my nieces. Enjoy what is important in life. Don't get so wrapped up in trying to do all the right "stuff" (keep house clean, eat right, exercise...) that I don't appreciate what really matters. Enjoy the small/but majorly important things in life.

Work Goals

• Program planning sheets for fall term.
• Make progress toward all the filing I am behind on - set aside at least 30 minutes a day to do this.
• Make a plan to get a better grip on staffing situation.

Must Do

• Make appointment for CopperMan to go to the vet.
• Fill prescriptions.
• Pay ticket.
• Pay bills.

Zone

• Return to FLY Lady routines.

New Habit of the Month

• for July - do one small chore a night so that they do not pile up for my day off

Menu Planning

• Monday - red beans & rice, cornbread & salad
• Tuesday - baked beef tips with new, red potatoes & green beans, & salad
• Wednesday - baked chicken & artichokes over rice with copper pennies
• Thursday - takeout
• Friday - Date Night
• Saturday - grilled salmon & steak (Surf & Sea!), baked potato, tossed salad
• Sunday - favorite local eatery, pizza

Fun Things

• Monday night with my nieces & husband
• Date Night
• 30 minutes of relaxing each day
• Piano

Things I'm Thankful for This Week

• My Love
• CopperMan
• Vacation is coming soon!
• Summer programming is over!
• Piano

Bible Study

• Philippians 4
• Reading through Romans
• 2 Corinthians

Memory Verse

Psalm 94:19 (New Living Translation)

"When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer."

Husband Encouragement

• Make sure he is fulfilled.
• Need him. Don't be so independent. He needs that.
• Pray for him... his walk with the LORD, his ability to love me the way I need, his leadership of our family, his ability to communicate effectively at work, his friendships...
• Support his decisions. Let him lead... even when the direction he takes is contrary to the way my family always did things. Cleave to him, & seek for God to lead him.
• Trust him to God, and make sure God & he are my head or covering. Seek God for the feelings to follow this decision and for it to come more easily and naturally for me.
• Send him love texts.
• Affirm him with my words... become fluent in the words of affirmation love language.
  

Personal Goals

• Stop... physically stop... and pray more. A book on relationships that I have been reading says, "how long does it really take for you to stop and let your husband hug you". It is talking about how busy we are as women and how often we pull away from our husbands when they just want to show us love by hugging us... many times we(I) are(am) too busy. I have been convicted that I not only do this to my husband, but I do it to God when I keep moving and doing while I pray. As I seek HIM during the day... and I should seek Him for each decision I make and each problem I face... with open continuous conversation like He is really in the room, then just like I should stop and let my husband hug me, I should stop and talk to God... like I really think He cares... other wise, maybe I'm just worrying instead of praying...
• Balance getting everything done with letting go to enjoy life & my husband and family.
• Ask God for happiness & believe He wants to give it to me.

Work Goals

• Press on and complete the stats.... keep all the numbers straight and report them correctly in all the correct places.
• Get at least one pile on my desk filled and sorted.

Must Do

• Follow doctor's orders and rest to let my body heal.
  

Zone

• Prioritize. Let stuff go. Rest & heal.
  

Menu Plan

• Monday - balsamic roasted chicken with roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and asparagus
  
• Tuesday - tarragon baked chicken, white crowder peas, mashed potatoes, copper pennies, & sliced tomatoes
  
• Wednesday - steak, sweet potatoes, & steamed carrots
  
• Thursday - tossed salad with chicken
  
• Friday - date night... My Love plan
• Saturday - pizza party/ice cream party (birthday party/ going away party)
  
• Sunday - favorite local eatery & red beans & rice
• Dessert of the Week - ice cream, watermelon
  
• Snack of the Week - banana bread, peach fritters, chocolate covered peanut butter filled graham crackers
  

Fun Things

• Birthday/going away party
• Date night
  

Things I'm Thankful for This Week

• God
• My Love
• CopperMan
• Family
• Friends
• Piano
• TV & DVD player... I do love relaxing in front of the TV... especially when I'm sick...
  
• CD player & books on CD... escape during lunch hour drive
• Good family doctor
  

Checklist for Week of July 12

Bible Study

• Philippians 4
• Reading through Romans
• 2 Corinthians

Memory Verse

Psalm 86:4 (New Living Translation)
"Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you."

Husband Encouragement

• Make sure he is fulfilled.
• Need him. Don't be so independent. He needs that.
• Pray for him... his walk with the LORD, his ability to love me the way I need, his leadership of our family, his ability to communicate effectively at work, his friendships...
• Support his decisions. Let him lead... even when the direction he takes is contrary to the way my family always did things. Cleave to him, & seek for God to lead him.
• Trust him to God, and make sure God & he are my head or covering. Seek God for the feelings to follow this decision and for it to come more easily and naturally for me.
• Send him love texts.

Personal Goals

• Stop... physically stop... and pray more. A book on relationships that I have been reading says, "how long does it really take for you to stop and let your husband hug you". It is talking about how busy we are as women and how often we pull away from our husbands when they just want to show us love by hugging us... many times we(I) are(am) too busy. I have been convicted that I not only do this to my husband, but I do it to God when I keep moving and doing while I pray. As I seek HIM during the day... and I should seek Him for each decision I make and each problem I face... with open continuous conversation like He is really in the room, then just like I should stop and let my husband hug me, I should stop and talk to God... like I really think He cares... other wise, maybe I'm just worrying instead of praying...
• Balance getting everything done with letting go to enjoy life & my husband and family.
• Ask God for happiness & believe He wants to give it to me.

Work Goals

• Press on and complete the stats.... keep all the numbers straight and report them correctly in all the correct places.
• Get everything ready for the Jeopardy game on Saturday at the Summer Reading Finale.
• Get at least one pile on my desk filled and sorted.

Must Do

• One chore a night Monday - Thursday (Monday - dust, Tuesday - sweep & mop, Wednesday - vacuum, Thursday - bathrooms).
• Fold laundry each night so that it doesn't build up too high.
• Exercise at least 4 days this week.
• Share what happens at work with my husband, but still manage to switch gears and keep work out of our home. Enjoy my husband.

Zone

• Practice piano

Menu Plan

• Monday - slow cooker new potatoes & Cajun chicken, steamed carrots, fresh homemade honey wheat bread, and sliced tomatoes
• Tuesday - apricot-lemon chicken over brown rice with steamed broccoli and left over bread
• Wednesday - chili burgers, fried squash, & field peas
• Thursday - pan seared fish, new potatoes & zucchini
• Friday - date night... My Love plan
• Saturday - family dinner & a game night... slow cooker Cajun chicken & new potatoes, steamed carrots, and green beans with caramelized onions
• Sunday - favorite local eatery & red beans & rice
• Dessert of the Week - ice cream, watermelon
• Snack of the Week - cheerios, oatmeal, nuts, & raisins covered in a homemade peanut butter, honey, chocolate topping.

Fun Things

• Swimming at the Y
• Biking with My Love
• Running with God
• Family dinner & game night

Things I'm Thankful for This Week

• God
• My Love
• CopperMan
• Family
• Friends
• Piano
• TV & DVD player... I do love relaxing in front of the TV
• CD player & books on CD... escape during lunch hour drive
  

Week of July 5

Bible Study

Philippians 4

Memory Verse

Psalm 51:12 (New Living Translation)
"Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you."

Husband Encouragement

1. Say "Thank You" often... & quickly after he does something for me.
2. Make him a special snack.
3. Put a love note in his lunch at least one day.
4. Pray for him daily... his interactions at work, his computer business, his walk with the LORD, his leadership of our home, his loving me.
5. Share with him how God is answering my prayers.
6. Keep the laundry folded.

Personal Goals

• Get enough rest.
• Exercise at least 4 days.
• Take at least one long soak.
• Prayer-run at least two days this week.

Work Goals

• Complete summer camp registrations.
• Complete volunteer logs.
• Complete statistical report.
• Monthly report.
• Fun storytime on Wednesday!

Must Do

• Copper's monthly meds.
• Pay bills.

Zone

• Piano Room

New Habit for the Month of July

• Do at least one chore a night... Monday - Wednesday... so that there is not so much to do on the weekends.

1. Monday - dust
2. Tuesday - sweep & mop
3. Wednesday - vacuum

Menu Plan

• Monday - leftovers
• Tuesday - with in-laws
• Wednesday - Fried Fish, new potatoes, stewed peas & salad
• Thursday - pork shops, sliced tomatoes, new potatoes, & green beans
• Friday - Date Night... My Love plan
• Saturday - pizza night
• Sunday - favorite local eatery & red beans & rice

Fun Things

1. Dinner with family Tuesday night.
2. Swimming at the YMCA.
3. Biking with My Love.
4. Date Night!

Things I'm Thankful for this Week

1. My Love
2. CopperMan
3. Family
4. Girl Friends
5. Only 1 more week, after this week, of summer programming at work!