On the Home Front

Outside my window… leaves are scattered across the yard.  There is a for sale sign in our across the street neighbor’s yard.  Once they leave, I think we’ll be the ones on the street who have been here the longest.

I am thankful for… medical care, warm sweaters, an involved Hubby, and holiday plans.

I am wearing… jeans and brown cardigan sweater

Some plans for the rest of the week… M. is working a dinner theatre tomorrow night.  Next week L. has a dentist appoint, M. is (hopefully) getting his driver’s permit, we are packing our shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and Thursday night is Literacy Night at school.

I am hoping … to feel well and have a productive weekend.

On my mind… my children’s spiritual life.

Hearing…. Hubby’s pen writing and the heater.  It makes a scratching noise because of the desk surface.  Every now and then I will hear him talk.  He’s on a conference/video call, but he’s using earphones so I don’t hear everyone else.  I also don’t hear J. the dog – there have been many times on the spot of the post where I mention I hear her snoring. She was usually asleep nearby whenever I was working on the computer.

I am praying for… hunger for God.  I’m also praying for a couple of friends who are going through cancer treatment.

From the kitchen….. barbecue pork (one of our favorite’s with green chile) is in the crockpot for tonight.  I need to write a grocery list and plan for next week.

Around the house… bits and pieces that need put away. 

One of my favorite things…. Going to church with my family and running in to people we know when we’re out – especially Aunt and having an impromptu snack.

                                                               

From my picture journal…

On the Home Front - August 24

A peek through my window…. well, um, our lawn is kinda scalped.  I forgot to tell M. to raise the deck of the mower before he mowed.  Hubby is watering it right now in hopes of saving it.  We had such a mild summer that we had green grass ALL summer long.  First time ever I remember that happening.

What’s going on this week… “Be your student night” at one school.  I went to L’s last week.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to stay late at my school one night and get things organized.

What “the boys” are doing… L’s at a Scout campout/float trip.  M is doing geometry homework.

And...they are definitely growing!  When we take first day of school photos, Hubby gets down on one knee. It used to be so he would be closer to their height.  Now, it's to show how much they have grown!

On my mind…  we leave in two and half weeks to camp with Hubby’s family in Colorado.  I am so looking forward to it and hope we get to see moose!

Of course what’s on my mind before all that is finding a substitute and preparing work for my class.  Hopefully by then, they’ll have their routine down!

On my bedside table…  It’s clear because the house is on the market.  I read over a dozen books this summer, but am not reading anything right now so I’m not distracted from the things that need to get done.  If I start reading a book I usually have to finish it in a day – maybe two.

I am richly blessed…  even though there have been changes at school (new principal and I am in a new grade), I am blessed because we love our new principal and my team has accepted me well and been so helpful.

In reflecting back at what a difficult beginning of school I had last year, I am blessed to not have the same stressors this year.

I’m praying for…  an opportunity for Hubby and also for family – a dear second cousin lost her husband to a stroke Friday. 

I’m still praying for God’s will in our housing situation.  We’d like to sell our house, live in Dad’s while we fix it up to use as a rental and build a new house for us.  We’ll see what His plans are.

Our home…  smells like roasted Hatch green chilies!  We haven’t gotten any since Texas and Hubby was so excited when I found a local place that had them.

Menu planning… Green Chile Burgers, Pork Loin, Cube Steak and Bumblebee Mac n Cheese, Potato Soup.

A photo or two… 

1st Day - 7th grade

1st Day - Freshman

On the Home Front - March 9

A peek through my window…. Breezy and cloudy.  We’re going to get rain this afternoon.  Spring is coming, but maybe later than last year???????  I was reading back through last year’s posts and saw that last year (two days from now) our neighbor’s tree was white with blooms.  I think I see tiny buds now, but blooms are a ways off.

What’s going on this week… M is registering for NINTH grade.  I can hardly believe it!

What “the boys” are doing… M just left with his dad for the hangar.  Last night, he went to a state semi-final basketball game to watch with friends.  L. is on a Scout campout, but they are coming home tonight so the Weeblos don’t have to take down wet tents.

On my mind… how our boys are changing and growing – interests too.  Playing out in the front yard isn’t something they really do anymore….

On my bedside table…  my Kindle isn’t working properly!  I need to get that taken care of soon!  When we were in Texas last month I bought some non-electronic books at Half Price Books.  I think I’m going to save them for the beach this summer.

I am richly blessed…  to have Hubby.  I’ve had a headache this morning and he spent about 20 minutes rubbing my head for me.

 (And I wrote this last month and didn’t ever publish it…)

…….to have spent time with Aunt this week.  She went to dinner with the boys and Thursday night and then to a Bible exhibit.  Last night M. and I helped her get the furniture she wanted and after we ate at our house, we took her home and unloaded the furniture.  Did I mention she bought me lunch on Wednesday and had it at my house during my lunch break?  She stayed after I went back to school and picked both the boys up at their school about an hour and half later.  I ran into a 2^nd and 3^rd cousin at M’s basketball game this week too. 

I’m praying for…  a phone interview for a friend.  A relaxing time away for another friend and her family.

Our home…  the laundry annex is clean (since we may have company for dinner).  Our home is looking forward to some attention while I’m home during Spring Break!

Menu planning… (Also something from last month that didn’t get published…)Something truly amazing!  Yesterday afternoon Hubby and I prepared 10 dinners that we put in the fridge or freezer ready to cook….We had shish-ke-bobs after church today for dinner.  Waiting to in the fridge to cook tomorrow night for dinner is Italian Pork Chops.  We have Chinese Chicken Morsels, Hearty Hamburger Stew, Green Chile Beef Enchiladas, Lemon Chicken, Over BBQ Chicken and Cheese Biscuits, Mexican Roast, Asian Chicken and Stir Fry Veggies and Beef Stroganoff waiting in the freezer.  Woo Hoo!  I couldn’t have done it without Hubby.  His idea and he cut all the vegetables and all the meat!

We haven’t made it to Once a Month Cooking yet this month, but I have things ready for Taco Soup, Smoky Corn Chowder, Farmer’s Casserole, Asian Chicken (again) and a couple of other things that I can’t remember right now.

A photo or two… I haven’t taken many lately so these are oldies, but goodies!

 

Easter 2003

Playing in the front yard in Kentucky

 

On the Home Front - Only One of January (sigh)

A peek through my window…. much greyer than earlier today, but for January, there is nothing to complain about.  The tree in the front yard has some buds on it.

 

What’s going on this week… basketball game, I WILL make it to church Wednesday night and Sat., Hubby and I are going to do some “once a month cooking” together.

 

What “the boys” are doing… I’m not sure – it’s way too quiet J.  They are probably doing something electronic.  This morning, one of the boys and Hubby went flying.

 

On my mind… as I head into the second month of the new year, I need to get areas in my life in better balance.  Work has taken up too much of my mental energy lately.

 

On my bedside table…  I got three or four new books on my Kindle and I can’t wait to sit down with it after dinner and decide which one I’m going to read!

 

I am richly blessed…  with a lovely home and time to spend here.  I’m thankful for M’s basketball team and his invitation with friends.

 

I’m praying for… for the same friend who is still in a storm of life. Also, for summer and next fall plans and that my children will desire God more than anything.

 

Our home…  since the last time I wrote a daybook, we’ve added some living room furniture – a coffee table and two recliners.  It makes the room feel more homey and it gets used more often now.  Even though, I slept in late today, I’ve managed to get the house looking pretty tidy.

 

Menu planning… Hubby made minestrone soup last night; tonight is chicken/broccoli, stuffing and salad.  Later this week: meatloaf & mashed potatoes, chicken lasagna, beef chili and breakfast for dinner (on the night Hubby is teaching of course!)

 

A photo or two…

Fun Day With Family!

On the Home Front - Thanksgiving Eve

A peek through my window…. it’s dark now.  It was 76 degrees at one point today.  We’ve been commenting that 12 years ago when we came here for Thanksgiving and Grandpa took M. to sit in his work truck that it was below freezing!

 

What’s going on this week… it’s mid-week.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (parade, dinner and Cowboys game).  Friday, we’re putting the tree up and J. is getting groomed. L. has a wrestling tournament Saturday.  I’ll probably break down and look at my lesson plans, but only because I love the online planbook.

 

What “the boys” are doing… much to my dismay, they are in the living room wrestling.  I’m sure someone is going to whine or cry or both soon.

 

On my mind… how selfish I am at times and how the overwhelming things I have going on are more manageable now.  Even if not, others have far more to deal with on a daily basis.

 

On my bedside table…  Talk of the Town is what’s on the Kindle right now.  If Hubby doesn’t go to bed when I do, I turn Pandora on on the bedside table.

 

I am richly blessed…  to have such beautiful weather right now for so late in November, for finding some “new” clothes today, that we were able to take Aunt to her last chemo of 2^nd round (one more to go) and to have my family at home right now.

 

I’m praying for… for a friend who is going through a storm in life right now.  I love her dearly and wish I could do more, but have been greatly praying for her whole family.

 

Our home…  The “laundry annex” (aka the dining room) must be cleaned out before Thanksgiving dinner!  Our home has stayed somewhat together this week – oh wait, that must be because it’s only Wednesday and not the weekend.  Am looking forward to having Christmas lights only on in the house.  I love the look and feeling when everyone is asleep, it’s quiet and I just watch the lights.

 

Menu planning… We had tacos tonight and while I was cooking I browned hamburger to use for chili on Friday (Mom’s this time).  We’re having turkey and ham both tomorrow and other stuff J.

 

A photo or two…

From a Family Reunion at the beginning of October

Thanksgiving nine years ago in Texas after my newphew was born.

On the Home Front - October 27

A peek through my window…. very sunny, but very chilly.  It looks great!

 

What’s going on this week… for me – nothing much but, work.  I will be taxi for M helping at Trunk r Treat and for L going to his second week of wrestling practice.

 

What “the boys” are doing… they are probably still in the air.  Hubby is flying them to Dallas to be with cousins.

 

On my mind… how nice it is to sleep in and to sit here now and blog.  I’m hoping to get some things done in the house and am weighing when I need to do schoolwork.  Some today so I can stop thinking about it or just as much as I can tomorrow so I have a day off?

 

On my bedside table…  I read a book during Fall Break, but now I can’t find my Kindle!  Maybe it’s in Hubby’s car or will show up today!

 

I am richly blessed…  to have Hubby’s help, support and prayers.

 

I’m praying for… Aunt’s chemo treatments.  Week one of five down.

 

Our home…  Guess I have another decision to make.  Concentrate on laundry/finding Fall clothes or everything else?  Perhaps my desk?  It looks worse than my desk at school!

 

Menu planning… Planning?  Not much anymore.  I made chili last night.  It was good, but everyone agreed “Keep making your Mom’s recipe”.  There’s BBQ pork in the fridge to have on a “busy” night; breakfast for dinner on a night Hubby won’t be in; and chicken for Bread Crumb Chicken.

 

A photo or two…

Fall Break T rip to Kansas City

On the Home Front - September 8, 2012

A peek through my window…. we had a bad storm to get this way, but it is absolutely gorgeous outside!  It’s sunny and in the 70s!  Out the window – lots of kids are playing and I can hear Hubby in the garage working on a project.

 

What’s going on this week… Open House for me, M will have more tennis.  I’m thankful that a friend’s Mom is taking him home on the day I’m at school late.  What else is going on?  For us, I haven’t thought that far.  My niece may be born on Thursday!

 

What “the boys” are doing… one was making stuff out of paracord.  I think they were both helping Hubby.  L has been faithful to practice his new clarinet.  We’ll all be going to a special exhibit on George Washington tomorrow.

 

On my mind… my mind is too full!  Fitting everything in to my school schedule is at the front of my mind.

 

On my bedside table… I started (meaning I’ve read the first chapter) a new book – Into the Clouds by Bonnie Leon.  It seems really good.  I just wish I could make more time to read it.  There are just so many hours…

 

I am richly blessed…  by my Hubby.  He got up with me at two this morning when I couldn’t sleep because I was coughing.  He filled up the humidifier, checked on me, brought me things and didn’t seem at all bothered by the time or inconvenience.  He is the best!

 

I’m praying for… a little boy who is only two and has leukemia.  He is in ICU with an infection.

 

Also praying for a dear friend with possible changes coming.

 

Our home…  has had better care, but is surviving me going back in the classroom full-time.  Hubby and a friend spent two full days on the roof fixing a leak.  It was 106 degrees one of the days and they didn’t give up!  So far, so good after one rainstorm.

 

Menu planning… Hmmm… Dinner usually consists of “Whatever you can find” lately.  I have made dinner for a record two nights in a row – Chicken Broccoli Casserole and Taco Soup.  I normally hate using canned chicken, but found a name brand “grilled chicken” in the can and it tasted fine in a casserole.  Have plans to make sloppy joes and sausage, eggs & hashbrowns next week.

 

A photo or two…

First Day of 8th Grade and 6th Grade

On the Home Front - Last Before School Starts

A peek through my window…. Very brown and dry – some of the flowers are hanging in there. It really looks like fall many places because of the drought.

What’s going on this week… the start of school!!!  Enough said.

What “the boys” are doing… L is spending the night with a friend.  He has a “pool filling up” job that I took him over for last night and will need to do again tomorrow.  M. was quite the trooper and helped me in my classroom and then with groceries today.  We got his school supplies.

On my mind… Aunt.  Have not had any time to update (and don’t really now), but she was diagnosed with leukemia two weeks ago.  It is the most curable type (APL) and she’s finished 7 days (24 hrs ea) of chemo.  We’re waiting to hear if she’s in remission and when she can go home.  Trying to make plans for that – cleaning, getting rid of plants, and taking care of her.

On my bedside table… I had better get busy reading something!  I posted “What Mrs. ________ is reading…” in my classroom so I need something to put there.

I am richly blessed… Hubby has helped with so much and been so patient lately, friends have offered help with the boys, a friend brought dinner last night and one is cutting lamination and doing other classroom things for me.  Beyond that, Aunt is extremely well cared for and many of her friends (old and new!) are visiting her in the hospital (tomorrow will be day 15).

I am immeasurably blessed to have been married to my best friend and the love of my life for 17 years tomorrow.  We went to breakfast this morning and visited a local Route 66 tourist spot.

I’m praying for… Aunt and the new school year.

Our home…  the dining room looks like a classroom exploded there, but everything else is not bad thanks to Hubby and the boys and the little that I did in the kitchen this afternoon.

Menu planning… Monday – sandwiches, Tuesday – something in the crock-pot and Wed – breakfast.  Much to everyone’s dismay, it may stay that way for a while!

A photo or two…

On the Home Front - It's Been a While!

A peek through my window…. It is now officially hot for summer!  The last I checked it was 96 degrees.  Our neighbor’s crepe myrtle is blooming.  Can’t actually see it from my window, but just a few houses away, a neighbor is almost completely packed in their U-haul and we’ll have new neighbors next Friday.

What’s going on this week… camp, working in my new classroom, dates with Hubby, running workshop, projects at home, taking Aunt out someplace special as a belated birthday.

What “the boys” are doing… one is watching ultimate Frisbee on TV (I hope he’s packed for church camp) and the other is in his room with Hubby packing for Scout camp.

On my mind… a very different kind of summer, the best plans for the boys, getting ready for a transition.

On my bedside table… read three “Green” series books and started “The Quilts of Lancaster County” series – read one and have two more on my Kindle.  I read my “Daily 5” book and need to get “Café” to my bedside table so I can finish it soon.

I am richly blessed… to have had so much time away with friends and family, no cooking, no laundry, and seeing new and wonderful places.  On our cruise, Hubby lost a navigation system he had gotten as a graduation gift seven years ago.  He looked where he thought he left it and checked lost and found, but nothing.  I was sad for him, mostly for the sentimental value.  That was three weeks ago, and M. just found it in his backpack!  We were all so excited.

I’m praying for… Rosalie and my family – I had a cousin pass away today.

Our home…  is quieter and cleaner.  I cleaned for family coming, but now everyone is gone.  I’m fairly caught up on laundry and am starting to go through school things, so it’s about to get really messy!

Menu planning… leftovers tonight, out with small group tomorrow night, and then I have to figure out what to do with Monday – Thursday with both boys gone.

A photo or two…

On the Home Front - Midweek

A peek through my window…. It’s a very nice late spring day – sunny, but not too hot with a bit of a breeze.  Flowers still blooming and the grass is still green.  Before ever looking out the actual window, you would see J – the dog resting her face on the window sill.  The sill is also where I put L’s school supplies he brought home.  Either he was extra careful or didn’t use them.  I’ve never seen crayon and marker boxes look so neat after a year of school.

What’s going on this week… lunch with a friend, follow-up eye appt. for L., taking some clothes for consignment (for L. to raise the last of his $ for Scout camp), and shopping before vacation for M. (because he doesn’t have any jeans or nice pants that fit).

What “the boys” are doing… they are making chocolate chip cookies for me to use for ice cream sandwiches.  M. hurt his ankle/foot today at school.  If it feels better he is going to a baseball game tomorrow night.  The good news is his back is better.

On my mind… unfortunately, it hasn’t been work!  I’ve been thinking about classroom themes, going through my school things, reading my new teaching books and lots of preparation.(thinking about it, not doing it)

On my bedside table… Big Miracle.  I don’t want to give up and just watch the movie, but it’s not light reading.  I am learning a lot about life in far north Alaska.

I am richly blessed… to have a second grade teaching position for next year!  I am also blessed to have had a nice Friday evening away with my family AND we had a room to spend the night in- mix up in reservation and we got one of two rooms left in hotel next door.  Most hotels were sold out because of Joplin Memorial Run and thousands of extra people in town for it.

I’m praying for… M. to continue feeling better – sinuses and back and for him to “bounce back” in general.

Our home…  I love the way our living room feels when the window is open and I can see out to the flowers blooming.  It’s warm, but not bad, and somewhat quiet and lazy.  It makes me want to curl up on the couch with a book.

Menu planning… Hank Zipzer Killer Cheesy Enchiladas – L. copied it from a book last year and we had it at the end of school then too.  Pork Roast/Green Beans/Black Beans, hamburgers on the grill, something chicken and a Memorial Day cookout.

A photo or two…

L completed all 23 weeks of homework and Scripture memory for church Wednesday night program.

Last band concert

After the race

Correction

I was rereading my daybook post.  Why?  Because I'm a nerd probably.  However, I did get quite a chuckle. 

We do not have chicken frozen in the theatre.  We do not even have a home theatre (just a basic "den").  If we did have a theatre there's no way we'd keep it cold enough to freeze chicken.  The house doesn't usually get below 78 degrees during the summer (more like 80 upstairs).

I'll attribute some of that mistake to middle-age.  Most of though was because I recently read something about a theatre.

Just in case you were wondering.......................

On the Home Front - May 13

A peek through my window…. It’s dark J Our front flower bed is just beautiful!  I’m so pleased with how nicely it’s come together in two years.  The purple flowers I got at the azalea festival are wonderful.  I wish they weren’t annuals.  Maybe we won’t have a bad winter again and they’ll come back.  Maybe…….

What’s going on this week… subbing one day, band concert, we get to go to Joplin Friday night (yay for a housesitter!).  I think running partner and I are going to fit in 3 days this week.  Yikes!  We need to move to the next “week” on our plan and I’m just not ready!

What “the boys” are doing… while M is out for the whole evening with NJHS/Relay, L is excited to stay at Relay to 10 with Aunt.  L’s semifinal soccer game is tomorrow morning.  He has two big days at school this week with Big Bash AND Track n Field.  M has semester tests (no fun days).

On my mind… how yucky allergy/sinus problems can make you feel.  I’m also pondering a conversation that I had with a friend this evening.  Well I’m also pondering one I had with Hubby too.  I am grateful for opportunities and trust God’s leading and timing.

On my bedside table… my open Bible.

I am richly blessed… to live in the community we do.  A great school for the boys – L with his 5^th grade Fun Day and M with his NJHS day of service yesterday and Relay for Life tonight.  Hubby and I enjoyed spending a few hours at Relay – richly blessed to walk part of Aunt’s survivor lap with her (5 years!)

I’m praying for… Hubby and his work.  I’m needing a good long prayer walk!

Our home…  has mounds of laundry waiting for me.  I’ve either been working or distracted and now I don’t feel well!

Menu planning… Lots of chicken dishes because that’s what’s frozen in the theatre!  I’m hoping to get more gas for the grill so we can cook out for Mother’s Day.

A photo or two…

Sunset Saturday Night

On the Home Front- April 28

A peek through my window…. The sky has become gray and the wind has picked up.  Our rain chances are mostly for the morning. 

What’s going on this week… I haven’t looked yet!  Finishing up an online project for me.  L.’s class goes to the middle school for three different functions next week.

What “the boys” are doing… camping with Scouts, mowing (each of them more than one yard), practices (soccer and band).

On my mind… I’ve either lacked motivation or been distracted and haven’t worked online as much as I could have.  I can’t change the past, but I can try to do better for the next month.

On my bedside table… my Kindle.  Hubby and I were playing Words with Friends before bed last night.  We’re evenly matched (both the boys are currently beating me right now).

I am richly blessed… by my small group.  Enjoyed an evening out with them last night.  Am always blessed to enjoy my front or back porch in the mornings – the flowers, my devotional book, and so far a nice cool breeze.

I’m praying for… God’s direction and timing for my family.  I am also praying for friends in a difficult situation.

Our home…  is in desperate need of cleaning.  I’m not sure how things from the week pile up so quickly.

Menu planning… Garlicky Brown Sugar Chicken, Goulash, Spaghetti.  I’m a bit frustrated with fitting dinner in around activities and eating in shifts.  This isn’t for dinner, but I need to make No Bake Cookies for the bake sale!

A photo or two…

L and Me at the Spelling Bee

Getting ready to go camping for the weekend

On the Home Front - the day before Easter and M's 13th birthday

A peek through my window…. It appears damp and cloudy.  We were gone all morning, but I think it rained a lot while we were away.

What’s going on this week… state testing for L and work for me every day because of testing.  I hope to find an evening to keep running.

What “the boys” are doing… I’m not even sure where M is! He’s out with his grandparents.  L played soccer this morning out of town and we didn’t get home until about 3:30.  I think he’s upstairs playing video games right now.

On my mind…  Wondering if I’m going to be able to stay awake long enough to finish working online, take a shower and cook dinner!  I still have birthday presents to wrap!

On my bedside table… lots of new books on my Kindle.  I love it!  I finally cleaned off the bedside table.  I’m looking forward to a little slow down in my schedule and actually spending a little time reading by this table and not just sleeping.

I am richly blessed… to have hope.  Even when I face darkness, life is worth living because of the resurrection of Christ!

I’m praying for… a friend going through a difficult time.  My heart is drawn to pray more for my family this next week.

Our home…  has huge Fed-ex boxes in the dining room from golf clubs shipped.  I hear M. was really good on the golf course yesterday!

Menu planning… I am going to be using those meals that I froze.  I figured testing week was a good week not to worry about meal prep!

A fairly typical early morning.  Hubby returning from a run and taking J. the dog out during his cool down.

On the Home Front - April 1

A peek through my window…. I just opened the blinds.  It’s sunny and windy.  The across the street neighbor’s gate is open.  I didn’t even know they had one on both sides of the house!

What’s going on this week… Family in town for Easter, a soccer game a couple of hours away, and M’s 13^th birthday.

What “the boys” are doing… they are with Hubby painting at Aunt’s right now.  M is turning in his enrollment card this week for eight grade.  L. has a soccer game Tuesday night.  Both of them are going to stay home from school on Good Friday in order to spend time with their grandparents.

On my mind…  working online, but trying not to do it too quickly.  Continuing to watch over our boys, especially by what comes into our home.

On my bedside table… several things from the drawers of the table that I wanted to look at – things I’ve written.  I need to actually look and clean up.

I am richly blessed… to have Hubby by my side.

I’m praying for… a friend’s daughter, family situations

Our home… is comfortable and enjoyable to be in (even though it often smells like our dog – I’m trying to make it better and refuse the only way to completely cure it.)

Menu planning… Pork in the crockpot, chicken on the grill, burgers, out the night of soccer, Javanese dinner

A photo or two…

My running partner and I at our sons' Arrow of Light ceremony

On The Home Front - March 25

A peek through my window…. It’s dark.  Our yard is trying to dry up from four straight days of rain.  As would be expected everything is greening up nicely from the rain though.

What’s going on this week… Family arriving from out of town for the weekend.

What “the boys” are doing… sleeping.  Big weekend for all.  L was happy to crawl into his own bed after camping two nights with Scouts.  M. is recovering from an infection.

On my mind…  Getting back to regular routine, keeping up with responsibilities, preparing for a month of birthday celebrations.

On my bedside table… the April/May issue of Country magazine.  I was reading it last night before falling asleep.

I am richly blessed… with a day of hard work with family prepping a house for painting and a good evening out with friends.  I’m blessed with a church family and corporate worship and with a small group for fellowship and looking at God’s Word together.

I’m praying for… a friend for adjustments in their family, life changes for other friends and growth in my family.

Our home… is on the rebound from a leaky roof and muddy floors.  Hubby planted a great amount of flowers right before our rain and they should be taking off nicely to give us plenty of summer color.  I’m so grateful to Hubby for taking care of the outside of our home in this way.

Menu planning… Dijon Chicken, leftovers, and Goulash

A photo or two…

One of L's Arrow of Light gifts from Mom and Dad