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| "I hardly know, sir" |
"I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed so many times since then."
Lewis Carroll just got it. No matter how many times you ask me the question, Who are you, the answer will always be different.
I know who I once was by looking back and it is certainly impossible to know who I will be.
Yet, who I am? Now why does that create such a quandary?
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| Walls, Walls, Walls |
Huh?
Okay, this may take some explaining. Hang in there with me.
The last 2 years of my life have been tumultuous to say the least. Without dishing out a Mt. Crumpet of details, the short of it, I believe, is that God needed to do some intense renovation within me.
What does that picture have to do with anything? I'm glad you asked.
Well, it's the banner for the series our church is doing this month. Today's service was highlighting the book of Nehemiah. As I sat there and listened my heart was moved, dots began connecting.
The only thing missing was the Hollywood lighting, timely soundtrack, and a zoom in on center.
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| It only took 52 Days... |
As a working married mother sister friend human being it amazes me that anyone can get anything accomplished.
But 2000 years ago, without all the modern machinery any accomplishment seems amazing.
My, Aha came from hearing about all the potential distractions that Nehemiah faced. An enemy that tried everything to prevent the wall from being finished.
It occurred to me, I have that same problem.
I am the wall that God is rebuilding but I too have an enemy that is continually working to distract me, attack me, convince me that this job really isn't worth all the work.
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| Rendition of my front yard |
Just walk up my driveway or step into any room in my house and you will be met with any number of unfinished projects. This one happens to be right under my front window.
If I am that easily distracted with non important things it's no wonder my heart needs such a big reno.
There is good news though!
I'm not in charge of this project. Whew…
Who Am I?
I am a work in progress. But I'm not worried cause I have the best contractor.
This Week We Purchased The Following:
Our allotted budget is $130 but the goal is to stay under $100
$67.08! What a way to start the year!
That's $62.92 for savings or restocking later in the year
That's $62.92 for savings or restocking later in the year
Breakfast Options For The Week
It's the beginning of the year and I was able to have
some really big hunks of meat like a whole spiral
ham and a leg of lamb that I need to repurpose.
some really big hunks of meat like a whole spiral
ham and a leg of lamb that I need to repurpose.
Monday:
Lunch - Cobb Salad
Dinner - Moussaka, Side Salad
Tuesday:
Lunch - Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday:
Lunch - PB & J or Salad
Dinner - Monte Cristo
Thursday:
Lunch - Grilled Cheese and Sliced Tomatoes
Dinner - Crock pot Split Pea Soup & Biscuits
Friday:
Lunch - LO Quiche
Dinner - Chinese Chop Suey, Rice
Saturday:
Lunch - Fridge Leftover Dive
Sunday:
Lunch: Fridge Leftover Dive
Dinner: Fish Newberg
Snacks:
- Popcorn
- Granola Bars
- Apples and Peanut butter OR Carmel Dip
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Drinks:
- Coffee and Hot Tea
- Water - that's a biggie here
- Hot Chocolate
- MYO Arizona Green Tea
- MYO Lemonade Concentrate
I generally plan on Wed when I have 30 minutes before mass chaos begins.
I shop on Fri so our family menus (posted on the fridge) run from Fri to Thur.
How do I keep it all straight without pulling my hair out? I use Pepperplate.
This site/App keeps all my recipes, super easy to upload from other sites,
my shopping list which automatically uploads, my weekly/monthly planner,
AAAND (with best infomercial voice I can muster) So Much More!
(Nope I didn't get paid to say that either.)
(Nope I didn't get paid to say that either.)
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