Monday, October 18, 2010

Monday Meanderings... October 18, 2010

Bible Study...
- In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max

Memory Verse...
- Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Husband Encouragement...
- Hug him often.
- Notice all the things he does around the house and rave over them and say thank you.
- Be kind in the AM.
- Leave work at work.

Personal Goals...
- Leave work at work.
- Relax in the evenings.
- Set a pace and keep with it. Don't stress at work.

New Habit of the Month...
- Get everything ready for the morning before going to bed.

MUST Do...
- Mail bills.
- Pick up allergy shots refill.

Zone...
- Master Bathroom.

Menu...
- Sunday - cinnamon rolls; leftovers; glazed roasted chicken, apple chutney stuffed acorn squash; creamed spinach and couscous
- Monday - Parmesan chicken, tortellini, broccoli, and garlic bread
- Tuesday - rosemary pork tenderloin, mashed cauliflower, early peas & whole wheat (homemade) cloverleaf rolls
- Wednesday - skillet chicken & brussel sprouts with rice
- Thursday - steak, green beans, & biscuits
- Friday - pork chops, rice & lentils, copper pennies

FUN THINGS!
- Keep the girls Monday night.
- Keep the girls Saturday night.
- Swimming a the Y.

3 things I'm thankful for today...

1. My Love
2. Copper Man
3. the girls
4. Loving God
5. bible study girls

Monday, October 11, 2010


Bible Study...

- In the Eye of the Storm by Max Lucado

Memory Verse...
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.”- Psalm 62:1

Husband Encouragement...
-
Good attitude... Smile... look at the glass as half full.
- Thank him for the many, varied things he does for me.

Personal Goals...
- Rest
- Relax some each day
- Rely on God... not me

New Habit of the Month...
- Get everything ready for the next day before going to bed.

MUST Do...
- Pay bills
- Meds for CopperMan
- Read at a school on Thursday
- Make pumpkin things with pumpkin that bible study girls cooked for me

Zone...
- Main living area

Menu...
Sunday - pumpkin bread with cream cheese and sausage; homemade pizza; leftovers
Monday - pumpkin, whole wheat, oatmeal gingerbread pancakes with apple, cranberry chutney and bacon; teriyaki chicken, roasted green beans, marshmallow sweet potatoes, and monkey rolls
Tuesday - apricot lemon chicken, rice, & broccoli
Wednesday - penne with bacon, butternut squash and spinach; lemon cookies
Thursday - bean and beef enchiladas with green beans
Friday - sausage dogs and baked beans
Saturday - bacon & pancakes; leftovers; shop

FUN THINGS!
- Camping Friday night
- Columbus Day off
- Lounging on Sunday with My Love

3 things I'm thankful for today...
- My Love
- Copper Man
- my job
- Netflix
- YMCA

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Saturday Meanderings... October 2


I was trying to do the Monday Meanderings on Monday evening, but that is well into the start of my week. I usually plan for the next week on Friday or Saturday (which ever is my day off that week), so I am going to go ahead and do my meanderings on the day I do my planning.


Bible Study
- In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max... chapter 5

Memory Verse
- “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.”- Proverbs 29:25

Husband Encouragement
- Make a concentrated effort to say thank you for all of his efforts to help me.
- Recognize his intentions no matter what the outcome.
- Make him cookies.
- Savor hugs.
- Let him know that his following God and being in tune to Him is all I want.

Personal Goal
- Exercise at least four days this week.
- Trust... really trust... God for all of our needs.
- Rest & relax
- Seek God for His balance in my life... work & sit at his feet

New Habit of the Month (October)
- Get everything for the next day laid out the night before.

Must Do
- Pay bills
- Go to doctor Tuesday
- Buy dog food
- Prayer walk at least two days this week (Monday & Thursday)

Zone
- Main living area

Menu
- Sweets - Cinnamon Rolls (Breakfast), peanut butter cookies
- Sunday - Beef & Chicken Fajitas, salad, & re-fried beans
- Monday - Stuffed Pasta Shells (chicken, spinach, & ricotta)
- Tuesday - Bean & Sausage Stew with crusty bread
- Wednesday - Tarragon chicken, artichokes & grits
- Thursday - steak, green beans & sweet potatoes
- Friday - pizza

Fun Things
- Netflix streaming videos
- Book from church library
- Nieces on Monday
- Walking CopperMan
- Swimming at the Y with My Love

Things I'm Thankful for this Week
- First signs of fall!!! I love fall!
- My Love... a man who loves God and is molded by Him & who loves me...
- CopperMan... the best dog in the world (in my opinion)
- Praise God we have been able to pay all our bills even though my husband lost his job over a month ago.
- Bible Study Ladies... precious gifts from God