Tuesday, March 03, 2026

{ Big local book sale and what I got }

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Once a year, our local town has a huge book sale, I mean thousands of books lined up across tables, the perfect place to get lost in and just browse.
 
We don't go every year, but on Saturday, we did.  One thing Curt and I do, is that once a month, we go out with the kids, just the kids, not any boyfriends/girlfriends etc., just us and our children.  We go downtown, we go shopping, we have lunch and we spend the day together.  It's something we started doing this year, and it's been wonderful to have that time as a family. 
 
So off to the book sale we went.  When I tell you that there were thousands of books, in a myriad of genres, something for everyone, even homeschooling materials, which I would have loved back in the day when I was a homeschooling mama.  If you know me, you know I love books.
 
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I did go through a phase where I wasn't reading, but the past year I have gotten back into devouring books and it's been wonderful.
 
I will show you tomorrow what I read in February, which was 6 or 7 books.  I am starting March with one of the books I picked up at this sale, and so far, I am really enjoying it.
 
But, let's stop talking and let's start seeing the haul. 
 
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I have heard of Victoria Holt for a long time but didn't have any of her books, and hadn't ready any of her work, so when I spotted two books of hers, I immediately grabbed them.
 
Victoria Holt was born in 1906 and died in 1993 at 86 years old.  She wrote mainly historical fiction (one of favorite genres), gothic fiction and romantic fiction.
 
The two books I got were:
 
My Enemy the QueenIt was Lettice who married the Earl of Leicester, whom Elizabeth I loved. And it was Lettice who was the mother of the Queen's beloved Earl of Essex. That young earl would one day break the Queen's heart.

It was always Lettice, the constant spoiler in the triangle of love surrounding Elizabeth...
 
Secret for a Nightingale With the outbreak of the Crimean War, Susanna Pleydell journeys to the Middle East to work as a nurse with the legendary Florence Nightingale, but is haunted by a dark secret from her past.
 
I also have heard a lot about Mary Stewart, and also found two of her books.  She was a British writer who mainly wrote romantic mysteries.  I don't usually like mysteries but I'm trying to expand my reading genre a bit.
 
ThornyholdThe rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale.

Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future.

With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over...
 
 
The Hollow HillsKeeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain.  
 
Hollow Hills is book #2 in the Arthurian Saga, and I won't read it until I get book #1 from Thriftbooks first, which is already on the way.  
 
Also got:
 
The Virgin's Daughter by Jeane Westin
Lisbon by Valerie Sherwood (this is the one I actually started today) 
Queen by Right by Anne Easter Smith 
Prince of Time by Glenna McReynolds
 
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Next, I got some good ones, Lynn Austin is a favorite, so is Catherine Cookson and Georgette Heyer, so I was thrilled to find some of theirs.  I also have always wanted to read a Daphne du Maurier book so grabbed one.
 
Gods and Kings by Lynn Austin
Once there was a Farm by Virginia Bell 
The Lady and Doc Holliday by Preston Lewis 
Miss Martha Mary Crawford by Catherine Marchant (Catherine Cookson)
April Lady by Georgette Heyer 
The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier
Martha by Diana Wallis Taylor  
 
 
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The last ones I got were:
 
Spoonhandle by Ruth Moore 
The Hollow Hills by Mary Steward (already mentioned above)
A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson (book #2 in the Ladies of Liberty series)
A Lady of Secret Devotion by Tracie Peterson (book #3 in the Ladies of Liberty series)
 
I do have the first book on the way from Thriftbooks as well.  I just love that I can find the missing books in my series, for super cheap on this website.  Thriftbooks is by far, my most used website on the internet. 
 
Have you read any of these books?  I would love to know if you did and what you thought. 

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Monday, March 02, 2026

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 03/02/2026 }

 
 
Good morning and welcome back to my blog :)
 
I am so glad to be coming to you this morning, feeling almost 100% better.  This cold that we got hit with has been ongoing for 2 weeks, but we are right at the end of it, just have a bit of a cough lingering and some congestion.  It's going around, everyone seems to be down with it and we just pray for healing for not only ourselves but everyone else.
 
Today, I want to start this post by praying for our military, for our fallen soldiers and their families.  As a former military wife, and the wife of a Veteran, my heart is always with our men and women and their safety.  I pray the Lord protect them, and keep them safe.
 
I hope you are all doing well, I thank you for the prayers and for the well wishes, and for always being here even if I step away for a little as has been the case the past two weeks.  I have more posts this week, and another recipe to share on the food blog, so I'm grateful to be able to get back to business, so to speak.
 
Now, enough rambling, I pray you all have a blessed week, and let's get on with our Happy Homemaker Monday post.  

Sandra
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 *** The Weather *** 
It's been so beautiful and warm, although this morning we are sitting at 30 degrees and cold.  I really wish the weather would decide what it's doing, and get it done.  We have some rain this coming week, and the beginning of our Tornado season as well, with some severe weather on the horizon.  Welcome to Texas Spring. 
 
Monday - Mix of clouds and sun, 65
Tuesday - Partly Cloudy, 83 
Wednesday - Cloudy, 65
Thursday - AM showers, 77
Friday - Scattered thunderstorms, 84
Saturday - Thunderstorms, 64
Sunday - Mostly cloudy, 71
 
 
*** Right now I am *** 
Just got on my computer to work on this post.  My cough was bugging me a bit this morning, so I took some syrup and stupidly didn't realize that I had grabbed the NyQuil.  The bottle is very similar to my normal Equate Walmart cough syrup.  Hahahah
 
Needless to say, at around 7:30 AM, I conked out on the bed, and just woke up wondering what on earth was going on and why my neck hurt.  Oh Sandra!  
 
 
*** Thinking and pondering *** 
On so much, just have a lot going on in my mind.  But I am choosing to be still, to lean into God and let the world deal with itself.  My prayers have been incessant the past 3 days, I feel like I can't think, breathe, or take a step without talking to God.  And if that is what needs to happen for the foreseeable future, then that is what I'll be doing.  Interceding!  
 
 
*** How I am feeling ***
As I said above, practically 100%, but the cough is still lingering, and we are at that stage where the body is trying to clear up all the mucus etc.  (I'm sorry that seems gross to talk about but you will know what I'm talking about). 
 
 
*** On the breakfast plate *** 
I had a cup of coffee with some Caramel Almond Creamer, and a bowl of Banana Nut Crunch cereal.  

 
*** On the lunch plate *** 
Not sure, I haven't been very hungry lately.  I won't know what I feel like until I actually am staring at the fridge later.    
 
 
*** On the dinner plate *** 
Steaks with creamy oregano sauce, basmati rice (cauliflower rice for me), Green bean salad  
 
 
*** On the menu *** 
 
Monday - Steaks with creamy oregano sauce, basmati rice (cauliflower rice for me), Green bean salad
Tuesday -  Garlic Lemon Tilapia, Roast vegetables
Wednesday - Pork Roast with roast potatoes, Salad
Thursday -  Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry, Rice, Egg Rolls
Friday - BLT Sandwiches, Curly Fries
Saturday -  Renaissance Faire 
Sunday - Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets, Sweet Potato Fries, Chickpea Salad

 
*** What I am wearing *** 
Wearing a summer night gown right now, it's been quite hot with temps in the high 80s.  Will put on a summer dress soon, I am not working out today, it is my rest day so a dress will do.  
 
 
*** On my reading pile *** 
Trying to finish The Raven by Carrie Cotten.  I was hoping to have finished it before March, so that I could add it to my February books pile to share in a post tomorrow.  But that's ok, I'll finish it the next few days.
 
My next book will probably come from my new haul that I got on Saturday at our local book sale.  Can't wait to show you all.  
 
In the Bible I am reading through Genesis and doing a study as well.
 
 
 
*** On my TV this week *** 
Some Turkish shows
YouTube homemaking and book videos

 
*** Looking around the house *** 
The sun is already up and shining brightly through the house.  I have been doing a lot of organizing, decluttering and so on, so I have a few boxes that need to go to the thrift store this week.  
 
 
*** To do list for today*** 
Water inside plants 
Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study
Get at least 10k steps in 
Try to get my new birth control and calcium ordered.  My doctor didn't put them in until yesterday after my appointment on Friday. 
 
 
*** What I am creating *** 
I will be finishing my Lego Flower today and will show you.  I know one of you asked to see it, and I promise I will show you as soon as it's done, unfortunately being sick didn't give me the motivation or energy to do much of anything.    
 
 
*** From the camera *** 
Absolutely loving my new Bible, it is wonderful.     
 
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*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 
Praying for our country and for our troops.
Praying for these colds to go away, not just for us but for anyone who is sick with it right now.
 
 


Thursday, February 26, 2026

{ New Bible and Bible study resources }

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I recently started reading the Bible from the beginning again.  It's something I've been wanting to do again and started just a few weeks ago, but this time I wanted to do a more in depth study of each book, have a way that captured my attention and a way to write down all those things that catch my eye.
 
As I've read the Bible fully through, a few years ago, I find that anytime I go back and read any part of it again, it's like reading it for the first time.  I either don't remember reading a certain verse, or I suddenly understand a passage that made no sense to me the last time I read it.  It's always a new experience and I love it, I guess that's why the Bible is often referred to as the Living Word.
 
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 So I went looking for resources that I can use, something to help me.  I got just a few things and I wanted to share them with you, not just to have them here on the blog recorded, but in case it may motivate one of you to do the same.  Or you may see something you want for yourself.  I don't make any money from any of these recommendations, so don't think I'm trying to influence anyone to get anything in the hopes of some sort of kickback.  None of my links are affiliate links, or in any way provide me anything, other than just me wanting to share something I love with all my friends on here.
 
The first thing I got was a new Bible.  I can not get enough Bibles, I think because I also enjoy reading different versions and getting a sense of them all, some versions are easy to read, others *cough King James Version cough* are so difficult for me to understand.   Then I am also a simple shallow woman, I guess, who loves pretty bibles.  I already have 3, and they're all beautiful to me, but this new one is going to help me with a further in depth study, that is the main reason I got it.  It doesn't hurt that it's a beautiful leather olive green color either, but that's besides the point right? *wink*
 
Let me show you what I am going to use.
 
First, the new Bible.  It is a NLV version from Tyndale.  It is called the Every Woman's Bible, and as I mentioned above, I picked the Olive Green color.  This is not just a normal Bible, the reason I picked it is because of all the extra resources within it, that will help me do a deeper study into each book.   I also downloaded and printed the Bible Reading Worksheet from the website.  There is also a channel on YouTube where many contributors share how the Bible has changed their lives.
 
Ok now with that out of the way, let me finally show you.

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Beautiful illustrations with so much information.  I am a very visual person, so these really help to understand.
 
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It also includes a timeline, how long it will take to read that specific book and brings two attached ribbon bookmarks, one for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament.
 
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As well as a One Year Reading plan, which I think is actually very helpful if you want to read the Bible in one year, instead of taking your time or do a deeper study.

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Something else I found helpful and just wonderful to have, are the parables of Jesus in visual form, summarizing what each one is about and also pointing me to the specific verse in the Bible.
 
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Now, the tabs I picked for this Bible are from Mr Pen.  I got them on Amazon for just $5.99, they're really good quality and quite thick which I like so they won't tear off or bend easily.  They also come with a tab guide to help you attach them easily.  I know it may seem like a useless thing, but I actually found it very helpful, they are spaced just right.
 
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As for the highlighters, I love highlighting words or passages in the Bible but unfortunately any highlighter I have used in the past, has bled through to the opposite page and I really don't like how that looks.  I was looking for gel highlighters that wouldn't bleed and found these. 
 
They are the Blieve Bible Highlighters, Gel, no bleed and I've tried them out and they work perfectly for what I need.  Also very inexpensive at Amazon.  Just $7.99.

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Finally, I also picked up this Spiral Bound Bible.  The reason as I explained above, is that I want to take notes but not necessarily scribble all over my actual Bible, not that there's anything wrong with that, but because I want to do a deeper dive, I want to have more room to write.
 
This one is from Pentateuch, and it includes the first 5 books of the Old Testament.  I will purchase the others as I go, but for now, this one will probably be more than enough for the next year or two, depending on how long I take with the book studies.
 
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When I was in school, one of my favorite things to do was projects where I had to write things out or compose a journal or something visual.  I loved anytime we had printouts that we had to glue to the pages of our books, you know the ones where you fold back to see the text?
 
So it's something I always enjoyed doing and I thought, why can't I do that here too?  So that is my plan, to print out a few images to glue to the pages, things that will help me visualize the text, and then I can also write quotes, thoughts, whatever I am getting from the book.
 
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The first thing I did was download and print out this wonderful image/diagram of the book of Genesis.  I got these from the Bible project website.  They have a full page of Old testament, New testament, Sermons, insights, videos whatever you need to help you study the word.
 
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I know this all probably seems pointless to some of you, but I would rather spend my time doing this and studying God's word, than reaching for my phone or watching mindless videos on the televison for hours on end.  
 
I believe the older I get the more I want to be mindful with my time and how I spend it.  This is a way for me to grow closer to God but also have fun.
 
I hope you enjoyed looking through my new Bible and resources, and if you have any ideas or suggestions about how you Bible study, please share them in the comment section, I am always open to suggestions.   

Monday, February 23, 2026

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/23/2026 }

 
 
Good morning everyone :)
 
Come on in out of the cold.  Yes, it's cold again, at least for the next few days, then thankfully warmer weather.  I am ready for Spring.  Our grass is starting to get green, the birds are all chirping and happy flying around and I am already envisioning my garden and beautiful plants all over.    
 
We are starting another week, still on the tail end of this cold.  It seems to be going around, everyone is sick, our Pastor, our worship leader has been sick for the past 3 weeks.  It's crazy, so I'm sending prayers and blessings to all of you who are currently in the same boat.
 
Now, let's get on with our post.  Have a blessed Monday friends. 

Sandra
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 *** The Weather *** 
Cold right now, and so uncertain, up and down, cold and hot.  Here is what our week ahead looks like:
 
Monday - Sunny, 61
Tuesday - Partly Cloudy, 80 
Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 79
Thursday - Sunny, 75
Friday - Sunny, 80
Saturday - Mostly Sunny, 84
Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 58
 
 
*** Right now I am *** 
Typing up this post at my desk, listening to a Christian video on the television, and was also just talking to Nick.  He caught what we have and is not feeling that great, so making sure he is starting on meds immediately. 
 
 
*** Thinking and pondering *** 
We have been on a mission to organize and clear out our home.  I am doing the kitchen and one of the big hallway closets this week.  Will be decluttering, putting away items that are not used daily or that are seasonal (Christmas), and giving away some that I won't be using anymore. 
 
 
*** How I am feeling ***
I will say that I am about 90% better, but it's the tail end cough that gets on my nerves.  It always lasts forever.  I was coughing so much this morning that I actually pulled a muscle on my chest wall and now every time I need to cough, it hurts like all heck.  But, it's just part of the process, I will be taking my cough syrup and meds soon and will just move on with my day.  My poor Curt is in the same boat, so I am praying fast healing for us as well as Nick. 
 
 
*** On the breakfast plate *** 
I have already had two cups of coffee before 8 AM.  Hahaha  Oh it's going to be one of those days.  I don't know what I'll be eating, not in the mood for anything in particular, so I may just have some toast.  

 
*** On the lunch plate *** 
Probably some yogurt with granola.   
 
 
*** On the dinner plate *** 
Gnocchi Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad  
 

 
 
*** On the menu *** 
I need to get the new meal plan worked out, again.  I feel like I am constantly grocery shopping and meal planning, even though it's every two weeks.  Time needs to slow down.
 
Monday - Gnocchi Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad
Tuesday -  
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Thursday -  
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Saturday -  
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*** What I am wearing *** 
Still in my pajamas and also have a cardigan on because it is so cold this morning.   Will change into some sweat pants and a tank top later.
 
 
*** On my reading pile *** 
Currently reading The Raven by Carrie Cotten.  It is the last book in the Medieval ChristianTrilogy. 
 
In the Bible I am reading through Genesis still.
 
 
*** On my TV this week *** 
Some Turkish shows, some Hallmark movies and lots of book videos on YouTube.  

 
*** Looking around the house *** 
It is early, but the sun is shining so bright already, another sign that we are inching closer to Spring.  I gave the house a good cleaning and reset yesterday afternoon, so I don't have much house cleaning to do today, which means I can concentrate on the kitchen declutter. 
 
 
*** To do list for today*** 
Make new meal plan and grocery list and order groceries for pickup 
Water inside plants 
Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study
Get at least 10k steps in 
Declutter kitchen cabinets, pack unused items in plastic tubs, make a pile for donation 
 
 
*** What I am creating *** 
I started my last Lego flower bouquet yesterday, it's one of my Christmas gifts.  I want to finish it today.   
 
 
*** From the camera *** 
My week in one image.    
 

 
*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 
Praying for our colds to go away, and for Nick to not get as sick as we did. 
 


Thursday, February 19, 2026

{ Still sick but pushing through }

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It has been a tough week.  I have been sick with a cold, fever, and now the lingering annoying cough that keeps me awake at night.  It's been frustrating to say the least.  I don't know about you guys, but I have zero patience for being unwell, I don't like laying around, I don't like having no energy or feeling sick, so I am just praying that this goes away fast.
 
I am so tired this morning, got very little sleep last night due to the constant coughing.  My chest hurts, my throat hurts from the constant hacking.  Goodness!
 
But anyway, I needed to come in and just pick the winner to the blogiversary giveaway, which I haven't had a chance to do yet, and also just share a little of what I've been doing this past week, which has been quite minimal due to the crud I have.   

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As a woman, whether you are sick or not, life goes on and there are things that need to be done.  On Monday night I dragged myself around the kitchen while dealing with body aches and a fever that hit me out of nowhere.  I made dinner for the boys, got the dishwasher loaded and ready to go, set the table for them, set out the tupperware for leftovers and left instructions on what to do.  
 
I did not eat dinner, I just couldn't bring myself to eat or even sit at the table.  I got into the shower, took my cold medicine and went to bed.  I think of all the symptoms of a cold, the sore throat and the fever aches are the worst for me.  
 
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I have moved around the house slowly, doing what needs to be done, washing laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, cooking and ironing, always with my hot cup of tea next to me.  
 
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As the weather heats up and spring starts to show itself here and there, I am already enjoying fresh air, letting laundry dry naturally and not using the dryer as much.  Especially when it comes to sheets or comforters, I like to let them dry overnight, and Elliott quite enjoys his little forts where he hides underneath and springs out as anyone walks by.
 
I haven't done much reading, much tv watching much of anything actually.  I'm feeling frustrated and beyond tired of sitting in bed but I think we need to listen to our bodies and do what is needed.  I would be lying if I didn't say that I am so ready to feel 100% better though.
 
Anyway, I know there's not much to share but what little I did manage to get, I wanted to come in and put down in a post.
 
Now for the giveaway winner.  I am using a random generator online.  There were 16 comments, and the number that was picked was:
 
 
I will be contacting her shortly.  Congratulations!
 
Alright my friends, I wish I had more to share, but that is it for me.  I am feeling exhausted just sitting here at the computer, so back to bed I go, hopefully to get some sleep.
 
Have a wonderful blessed Thursday ♥ 

Monday, February 16, 2026

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/16/2026 }

 
 
Good morning everyone :)
 
Welcome to my little home.  
 
I won't be talking much today, I am currently sick, both Curt and I.  We started feeling our throats a little weird yesterday, didn't do the gym or go to church because we felt off.  We took it easy yesterday, but as the day wound down, it seemed to get worse.
 
I didn't get much sleep last night, have the worst sore throat just on the left side, which kept me up practically all night.  Also been coughing and got up with a rough croaky voice.  So much for a holiday right?  We do have to run to Lowes this morning just for a pickup, so thankfully won't have to get out of the truck, but I will be spending most of the day in bed.
 
I sure hope you are all doing well, I know there's a lot of colds and flus going around, so hope you all have been able to avoid those.  
 
Now, let's just get going with our post.  
 
Sandra
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 *** The Weather *** 
It's been uncertain, and I am sure contributed to us being sick.  80 degrees in the afternoon, 35 at night.  It's not even normal.  Seems like this week will be much of the same. 
 
Monday - Sunny, 78 
Tuesday - Partly Cloudy, 82 
Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 77
Thursday - Mostly sunny, 76
Friday - Partly cloudy, 59
Saturday - Sunny, 67
Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 61
 
 
*** Right now I am *** 
Sitting at my desk and trying to get this post up quick as I really don't feel well. 
 
 
*** Thinking and pondering *** 
Yesterday morning, we lost one of the stray kittens.  I'm sure you remember me mentioning this little runt that would just stay here by us.  We were feeding it, and keeping it safe and warm, and she slowly starting warming up to us.  The past 3 days she let us pet her and hold her.  But we started noticing that two days ago, she stopped eating much, and was just in her little box with her stuffed toy.  Yesterday morning, she wasn't moving much, so Curt picked her up and put her on the ground on a blanket, and she passed shortly after.  We stood with her, and petted her the entire time during her passing.  
 
It was heartbreaking, and if you remember not long ago, just two weeks or so ago, we lost the other stray that we tried to help as well.  I am heartbroken and again ask God why He keeps sending us these sick animals.  But I'm starting to understand that He knows we will give them love and comfort where maybe someone else wouldn't, or they would end up dying somewhere alone.  It's so hard.  Please pray for Curt and I, we love animals and it's been just heartbreaking for us. 
 
 
*** How I am feeling ***
Not well.  This cold has come out of nowhere and just slammed us straight in the face.  My throat is very sore on the left side, I am congested, have a headache and sound awful.  I will be making some chicken soup for us for lunch and we will be drinking lots of honey and lemon tea.  
 
 
*** On the breakfast plate *** 
I had a cup of coffee and a keto banana pancake. 

 
*** On the lunch plate *** 
Homemade Chicken Soup   
 
 
*** On the dinner plate *** 
Portuguese Oven Chicken and Rice, sauteed cabbage and salad  
 
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*** On the menu *** 
 
Monday - Portuguese Oven Chicken and Rice, sauteed cabbage and salad
Tuesday -  Porcupine meatballs, noodles, roast vegetables
Wednesday - Beef and Butternut Squash Stew, Polenta, Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Thursday -  Doner Kebab, Oven Fries
Friday - Beer Battered Fish, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Curried Quinoa
Saturday - Fend for yourself 
SundayGnocchi Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad

 
*** What I am wearing *** 
In my pajamas still, will change into some leggings and a sweatshirt when we run to get the lowes pickup, but will probably get back and change into some comfy pajamas again.
 
 
*** On my reading pile *** 
I finished Tessa Afshar's Land of Silence.  What a wonderful fictional recreation of such a powerful bible stories.  I will definitely be grabbing more of her books. 
 

I also started and finished the first book in Carrie Cotten's Medieval Christian Fiction trilogy.  The book is called Huntress and I really, really enjoyed it.  I will be starting the second book today, it is called The Viking.  
 
 

 
 
*** On my TV this week *** 
I have been watching my Turkish shows and a lot of book videos on YouTube.  

 
*** Looking around the house *** 
It is 15 minutes to 8AM.  I am a bit slow getting this post up.  I don't have much to do in regards to house cleaning today, thankfully, just the usual kitchen dishes and tidying and some cooking later.  
 
 
*** To do list for today*** 
Pick up a Lowes order
Water inside plants 
Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study
Make chicken soup 
 
 
*** What I am creating *** 
I have a few projects on the go, but didn't get to any last week.  And I am not sure I will this week either, it depends on how I am feeling. 
 
 
*** From the camera *** 
The best snickerdoodle cookies.  I did post the recipe on the food blog, so head over there.  
 


 
*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 
Praying that Curt and I get over this cold quick, and it doesn't develop into a flu.