5/7/12 Checklist

Verse of the Week... 
 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

Bible Study...
* Word study on HOPE
* Reading through the One Year Bible

* Wife After God's Own Heart

Husband Encouragement...
* Get his cereal bowl and clothes ready for the morning the night before.  Save him time in the morning getting ready for work.
* Pray for him.
* Give him "slow" hugs and kisses.. he likes those.

Personal Goals...
* Get some physical activity every day.
* Get up, get dressed, open windows and let sun light inside every day.

* Most Important: Cling to God every moment.

Work Goals... 
* Finish maternity leave.

Menu ...
M = grilled chicken with Isralie Couscous & Dill snap pea salad
Tu = Crispy tilapia, roasted tomatoes, grits, and salad
W = Quinoa with chicken and veggie stir-fry
Th = Beef with Apples & Sweet Potatoes over rice with green beans
F = Black Bean-Chicken Enchilada Casserole with corn on the cob 
Sa = Date Night
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* M - grocery shop, vacuum, take pictures of paintings, laundry* Tu - go through cards
* W - Call hospitals and doctors, start the ball rolling about life insurance for Nehemiah, pay bills
* Th - write Thank you notes.
* F - Finish any of the above that did not get done on planned day.
* Sa - Rest & enjoy my husband
* Su - Worship & enjoy my husband's company

Fun...
* Cooking for My Love
* Painting

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Friends and family who pray for us and offer help.
* A Loving God to cling to
* Having had the most beautiful, sweet, baby boy... even if it was such a short life.

4/30/12 Checklist

Verse of the Week...
Psalm 51:8,12
"Oh, give me back my joy again;
you have broken me -- now let me rejoice...
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you."

Bible Study...
*Word study on HOPE
* Reading through the One Year Bible

* Wife After God's Own Heart

Husband Encouragement...
* Make him Banana-Chocolate French Toast for breakfast.
* Pray for him.
* Give him "slow" hugs and kisses.. he likes those.

Personal Goals...
* Get some physical activity every day.
* Get up, get dressed, open windows and let sun light inside every day.

* Most Important: Cling to God every moment.

Work Goals... * Finish maternity leave.

Menu ...
M = TBD (POD concert night)
Tu = Crispy Flounder & Roasted Tomatoes with Fennel Hash
W = Grilled chicken with Isralie Couscous & Dill snap pea salad
Th = BBQ ribs, baked beans, cole slaw & mashed potatoes
F = Date Night
Sa = sausage and cabbage over rice and a salad
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* M - Go through stacks of papers and cards from the last two months.
* Tu - Organize and clean baby room
* W - Call hospitals and doctors, start the ball rolling about life insurance for Nehemiah, pay bills
* Th - write Thank you notes.
* F - Finish any of the above that did not get done on planned day.
* Sa - Rest & enjoy my husband
* Su - Worship & enjoy my husband's company

Fun...
* Cooking for My Love
* possibly a beach weekend
* girl friends coming to help me take care of baby stuff

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Friends and family who pray for us and offer help.
* A Loving God to cling to
* Having had the most beautiful, sweet, baby boy... even if it was such a short life.

Bible Study... One Year Bible

Memory Verse... Job 11:18

"Having hope will give you courage.  You will be protected and will rest in safety." (NLT)

Husband Encouragement...
* Practice saying thank you often.

* Hug him often.

* Give slow kisses.

Personal Goals...

* Don't over eat.
* Limit to one sweet treat a day.
* Drink WATER.
* Get some physical activity every day.

New Habit of the Month...
*  TBD

MUST Do... 

* Clean out and throw away... 

M - Guest Room

T -  Kitchen

W - Bedroom

T -  Nursery

F -  finishing touches

Zone(s)... TBD

Menu - TBD

M - 

T - 

W - 

Th - 

F - 

S -  

Su - 

FUN THINGS!

* Dinner with My Love on Monday.

* Girl Friend help on Monday and Tuesday.

* Mom coming on Tuesday.

* Girl Friends dinner on Thursday.

* Weekend with My Love.

Things I'm thankful for today...

* God's strength to face tomorrow.
* Having had the most precious baby... even for such a short time.
* Still have my lovable dog.
* Support from My Love... he gives awesome hugs and holds me while I cry.  He is the best.
* Wonderful, Godly Family and Friends

Monday Meandering... November 7, 2011

Verse of the Week...
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."

Bible Study...
* Reading through Leviticus.

Husband Encouragement...
* Pray for him.
* Seek him out for hugs.
* Cook some for him this week.

Personal Goals...
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Walk CopperMan each evening... exercise for me and him.

Work Goals...
* Reflect My Heavenly Father. Seek justice... love mercy... show grace... genuinely love...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Direct the flow so that everything gets done.
* Foster better communication.
* Distribute Emergency Manual Updates at branch and discuss changes with staff.
* Promote "A Turkey for Thanksgiving" coming on November 19.

Menu...
M = TBD
Tu = porcupines, mashed potatoes and peas
W = cheeseburger casserole and green beans
Th = hamburger noodle casserole and tossed salad
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call nieces. Hope to video chat.
* Mail pictures to nieces.
* Plan date for next bible study.
* Register for baby gifts.

Fun...
* Saturday off work!
* Registering for baby gifts.
* Playing piano and singing for baby.
* Reading to baby.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Our Baby.

Monday Meanderings... October 31, 2011

Verse of the Week...
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV

Bible Study...
* Reading through Leviticus.

Husband Encouragement...
* Pray for him at least 3 times daily; first thing in the morning, at lunch time, and on the way home from work.
* Find little ways daily to let him know how much I appreciate all the things he does for me and the priority he makes our home in his life.
* Seek him out for hugs.
* He wants to fix things, so make it a point to ask him for help fixing things. Don't try to do it all myself. Need him.

Personal Goals...
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Walk CopperMan each evening... exercise for me and him.

Work Goals...
* Reflect My Heavenly Father. Seek justice... love mercy... show grace... genuinely love...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Evaluations are written and approved from higher up. Now, share them with the staff.
* Direct the flow so that everything gets done.
* Foster better communication.
* Go to retirement reception Monday.
* Finish reading and discuss Emergency Manual Updates with branch management and Assistant Director.
* Start promoting "A Turkey for Thanksgiving" coming on November 19.

Menu...
M = meatloaf, mashed potatoes, & green beans
Tu = steaks, rice, & early peas
W = pork chops, apple sauce, corn, & biscuits
Th = TBD
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call nieces. Hope to video chat.
* Plan bible study.
* Call friend with baby update.
* Doctor visit on Friday.
* Pick up allergy serum on Friday.

Fun...
* Date night with My Love.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Our Baby.

Monday Meanderings... October 24, 2012

Verse of the Week...
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10 NIV

Bible Study...
* Reading through Leviticus.

Husband Encouragement...
* Pray for him at least 3 times daily; first thing in the morning, at lunch time, and on the way home from work.
* Find little ways daily to let him know how much I appreciate all the things he does for me and the priority he makes our home in his life.
* Seek him out for hugs.
* He wants to fix things, so make it a point to ask him for help fixing things. Don't try to do it all myself. Need him.

Personal Goals...
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Walk CopperMan each evening... exercise for me and him.

Work Goals...
* Reflect My Heavenly Father. Seek justice... love mercy... show grace... genuinely love...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Evaluations are written and approved from higher up. Now, share them with the staff.
* Direct the flow so that everything gets done.
* Foster better communication.

Menu...
M = TBD... possibly from the Beach? - Flounders on the beach... GREAT!
Tu = TBD... Hibachi Express
W = Fair Food? Or Subway? - Firehouse
Th = TBD
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call nieces. Hope to video chat.
* Plan some time to get together with girlfriends.
* Finish painting baby's room...

Fun...
* $1 night at the Fair
* Painting baby's room with friends
* Walk on the beach with My Love
* Special ultrasound. I get to see and hear the baby again!

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Our Baby. I think maybe I started feeling kicks this week. I will be 20 weeks along Saturday.

Monday Meanderings... October 17, 2011

Verse of the Week...
"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Psalm 51:12 NIV

Bible Study...
* Reading through Leviticus.

Husband Encouragement...
* Pray for him at least 3 times daily; first thing in the morning, at lunch time, and on the way home from work.
* Find little ways daily to let him know how much I appreciate all the things he does for me and the priority he makes our home in his life.
* Seek him out for hugs.
* Bake him something yummy Friday.

Personal Goals...
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Walk CopperMan each evening... exercise for me and him.

Work Goals...
* Reflect My Heavenly Father. Seek justice... love mercy... show grace... genuinely love...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Evaluations are written and approved from higher up. Now, share them with the staff.
* Direct the flow so that everything gets done.
* Foster better communication.

Menu...
M = Original Oyster House
Tu = What-a-Burger
W = Logan's Roadhouse
Th = My Love's Bible Study night
F = TBD (maybe a cake?)
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Send baby present. I have a new nephew!
* Call nieces
* Plan some time to get together with girlfriends.
* Touch up paint in baby's room... finish painting chalkboard, start tree...

Fun...
* Met my Aunt for dinner Monday and got our first baby gifts.
* Friday off.
* Party Saturday night.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Our Baby. I think maybe I started feeling kicks this week. I will be 19 weeks along Saturday.