Tough Days... and Thanksgiving!

Sometimes, in the midst of great joy and happiness-- there is a bit of sadness. As Joy Davidson Lewis said to her soon to be bereaved husband C.S. Lewis, "The happiness now is part of the sadness then. The sadness then is part of the happiness now." - Shadowlands.

I say that because in the middle of our Thanksgiving festivities we received a call letting us all know that my husband's grandmother, and my dear mother in love's mother had passed away. I grieve, not because I knew her so well, but because of the pain my hubby and mother in love are experiencing right now. I grieve also because, unlike his other grandmother, this one was not (to my knowledge) a believer.

I find this troubling on many different levels. At any rate... there is still much to be thankful for... and I hope you will understand if it is difficult for me to be online much in this next week.

Thank you!

Menu Planning Monday!

Monday 11/24/08- Lemon Pepper Flounder, Oven broiled zucchini with ww pasta in italian tomatoes.

Tuesday 11/25/08- Chicken adobo, rice, oriental veggies

Wednesday 11/26/08- Steak, baked sweet potatoes, oven roasted broccoli

Thursday 11/27/08- Eating at Mil's for lunch, movie popcorn later

Friday, Saturday-- celebrating dh's birthday!

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful:

For nearly 16 years of wedded bliss with the man I adore, it'll be 16 tomorrow!

For my daughter, and her tender heart.

For my son, and his drive, ambition and conscientiousness

For the knowledge that "today is not that day". If you've read the blog... you know what I mean!

For the crisp cold air this a.m., for the warmth of the coffee as I wrap my hands around my mug.

For the work that I and dh have.

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Menu Planning Monday!

Well, last week's plan was a complete bust! Let's see if I can do better this week...

Monday: Chicken stir fry, ww noodles

Tuesday: Crockpot beef soup, green salad

Wednesday: Eggplant pasta, green salad

Thursday: Lasagna from freezer as dd has orchestra concert and green salad

Friday: ?? It's dh and I's anniversary... we might be going out, or staying in... It's up in the air!!

Saturday: french bread pizzas, green salad

Sunday: hot pastrami on rye.

Menu Plan Monday!

This week:

Monday: Pork chops, portobello mushroom pizzas, and baked potato/sweet potato.

Tuesday: Chicken adobo, rice, oriental veggies

Wednesday: Beef stroganoff, ww egg noodles, green beans

Thursday: Beef and barley soup, fresh cut veggies, hm bread

Friday: Eggplant pasta, italian sausage.

Saturday: ??

Sunday: ??

Election Day Ramblings!

Top 10 Predictions No Matter Who Wins the Election
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. The gospel will still be spread.
6. God will still be worshipped.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

And God approves this message

Finally 4k Finish Line Photos!!

Remember when I ran the 4k in June??? And I promised finish line photos and then got busy and didn't post them???

(Hangs head in shame)

This is my son and I, at the finish...
below is my dd and I. He is much more willing to be photographed after running than his sister.

She is not happy about having her picture taken in running wear. Her hair is a mess, and she is hot and sweaty... but because I insisted... she agreed.

I think she looks just fine, don't you???