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.

Monday Meanderings... September 19, 2011

Verse of the Week...
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 NIV

Bible Study...
* Still reading through Exodus... on Chapter 35.

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 need him.
* Seek him out for hugs.
* Say "Thank You" often.

Personal Goals...
* Get at least 10 minutes of sun daily between the hours of 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM.
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Try to start back swimming.

Work Goals...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Shine for God on the job. Please HIM.
* Get caught up on evaluations.
* Direct the flow so that more gets done.
* Finish weeding Adult Fiction, but don't overdo it.

Menu...
M = chicken pot pie
Tu = TBD
W = TBD
Th = TBD
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call nieces.
* Buy and mail birthday present to niece! Time is running out!
* Think about what to do next in bible study, and call ladies.

Fun...
* Netflix with My Love.
* Friday off.

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

Monday Meanderings... September 12, 2011

Verse of the Week...
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV

Bible Study...
* Still reading through Exodus... on Chapter 35.

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 need him.
* Seek him out for hugs.

Personal Goals...
* Get at least 10 minutes of sun daily between the hours of 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM.
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.
* Try to start back swimming.

Work Goals...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Shine for God on the job. Please HIM.
* Get caught up on evaluations.
* Direct the flow so that more stuff gets done.

Menu...
M = veggie casserole & ??
Tu = TBD
W = TBD
Th = TBD
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call niece to see how first year of school is going.
* buy and mail birthday present to niece
* get back in touch with bible study ladies

Fun...
* Netflix with My Love.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* New clothes that fit better!

Monday Meandering... September 6, 2011

Verse of the Week...
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:28 NIV

Bible Study...
* Still reading through Exodus... on Chapter 34.

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 need him.

Personal Goals...
* Get at least 10 minutes of sun daily between the hours of 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM.
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.

Work Goals...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Shine for God on the job. Please HIM.

Menu...
M = My Love grill
Tu = Jerusalem Cafe
W = Spaghettie
Th = Goeorge Forman grilled steak, baked potato, mixed veggies
F = TBD
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Call niece to see how first year of school is going.
* buy and mail birthday present to niece
* buy wedding gift

Fun...
* 1/2 a day off on Saturday.
* Clothes shopping with my mom.
* Wedding on Saturday.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* New clothes that fit better.

Monday Meanderings... August 16, 2011

Verse of the Week...
“For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10:18 NIV

Bible Study...
* Still reading through Exodus.

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 need him during this time.

Personal Goals...
* Swim or walk everyday. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.
* Get at least 10 minutes of sun daily between the hours of 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM.
* Purposefully love and be affectionate with My Love.
* Get plenty of rest. Listen to my body for what it needs.

Work Goals...
* Find ways to encourage staff.
* Shine for God on the job. Please HIM.

Menu...
M = Chick-fil-a
Tu = Baked chicken casserole & green beans (maybe?)
W = mixed vegetable casserole & baked chicken (maybe?)
Th = TBD
F = chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, butterbeans (maybe?)
Sa = TBD
Su = TBD

Must Do...
* Pay bills.
* enter & total in ledger
* Call my nieces.

Fun...
* Swimming (?... if I make it)
* 1/2 a day off on Friday.
* Cuddling with My Love.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband. As of Monday, August 15, 2011, we have been married 2 years!
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Good books
* Gym membership with a pool.
* New clothes that fit better.