{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 06/29/2026 }

 

 

Good morning friends, welcome back to my little corner.  How are you all doing this beautiful Monday?    

 

It is just gone 7:15 AM and it's so hot already.  We have been in the triple digits the past week and I am ready for it to end.  I don't know if you all feel the same, but when summer rolls around instead of going out and doing all the things, I tend to hibernate and become a recluse indoors, hiding in the darkness.  Hahahah   No but really, I spend a lot of time inside and away from the heat.

 

Anyway, let's get on with our post, we are at the last post of June 2026.  Insane!

 

Let's see what is going on around our homes, oh and I am also adding a new category for Weekly testimonies.  At least for me, God shows up every week, sometimes in small ways and sometimes in huge ways, and I think it's important to talk about and share those.    

 

Have a blessed week,

 

Sandra

xoxoxoxo 

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

Gross, that's the only word I can think of.  Gross!!!

  

Monday - Mostly sunny, 101 

Tuesday - Sunny, 100  

Wednesday - Sunny, 99 

Thursday - Partly cloudy, 100 

Friday - Partly cloudy, 101 

Saturday - Partly cloudy, 102 

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 99

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

At my desk, I just ate my breakfast and I'm working on this post, or at least trying to work on it real quick because my neck is absolutely killing me, and it's uncomfortable even just sitting. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

About how absolutely amazing God is, the way He shows up for us and continues to show up.  

 

It always makes me sad when I remember that there are people out there who don't know Christ, and live a life without Him.  I don't know how to do that, and when I see the things he does for us all the time, I want that for others too.  

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Tired and my neck is really sore.  Curt and I have been back and forth helping Jasmine, building furniture and moving things, and we're not young children anymore, so by the time Monday rolls around we are feeling it.      

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I had a cup of coffee with sugar free Butterbeer Creamer, and a bowl of oatmeal with shredded coconut, brown sugar and dates.  I always put a little drizzle of heavy cream on top to make it creamer.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate ***

Tuna salad.   

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Rotisserie Chicken Quarters, Smashed Potatoes, Sauteed Honey Chili Cabbage.  

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Working on the new meal plan today, as always there are meals planned until Wednesday when I will get the groceries and the new menu kicks in.

 

Monday - Rotisserie Chicken Quarters, Smashed Potatoes, Sauteed Honey Chili Cabbage  

Tuesday -  Smothered Pork Chops, Buttered Rice, Roast Vegetables

Wednesday -

Thursday - 

Friday - 

Saturday - 

Sunday -  Islak Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries

 

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Grey summer nightie, with pink lace trim.  Will put on a dress later.  

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

I am now in Judges in the Bible. 

 

Finished all my fiction reading, both the Tessa Afshar and the Lynn Austin Wonderland Creek book, and have started a beast of a book that I have been wanting to read but have put off because of it's size.

 

Kristin Lavransdatter by Singrid Undset.   

 

 

Set in 14th-century Norway, it follows the tumultuous life of a headstrong noblewoman from childhood through motherhood to her death, exploring heavy themes of passion, faith, sin, and redemption.

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

YouTube:

Homemaking 

Christian book vloggers 

Quiet and simple living 

Homemakers in Brazil, Portugal and Mexico  

 

World Cup:

Continuing to enjoy the matches  

 

Turkish series:

Doganin Kanunu 

Muhtemel Ask

Older series that I have not watched yet

 

Netflix:

Missing Dead or Alive

Maternal Instincts - this one really got to me, what a horrible thing to do to someone you call a friend 

 

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

I need to give my house a good clean today as well as carpet clean both the living room and dining room.  Tomorrow I will do my bedroom and the office.

 

I feel like I haven't been able to focus on my house because we've been so busy helping Jasmine, but that is what being a parent is. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Water inside plants 

Water plants and veggies outside on the patio 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study 

Daily 15k steps

Homemaking chores  

 

This week: 

Meal planning and budget

Grocery shopping on Wednesday

Painting the entryway (was supposed to do it last week but I didn't realize I was out of roller replacements and brushes, but got those this weekend)

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

I have now gotten over the most frustrating and need a I say boring part of this blanket?  I know, it feels weird for me to say that, but I prefer projects that are a big one continuous thing, and this one has been compiled of different parts, so for each side (there's four sides), I have had to crochet separately over and over the same thing, which is the one thing about crocheting that I try to avoid because I get bored.

 

I am loving the blanket and how it is looking, but I am very happy to see that part behind, and we have now joined all four parts together and made the first continuous row.  Thank goodness.  I can't wait to show you the progress. 

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

I love this one, this sweet kitten which we've called Pepper, just loves hanging out on our patio furniture.  ♥

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

At church we just finished the series called Modern Family and yesterday's sermon was called Releasing Arrows.  It was about the way we raise our children and how we release them into the world, the things we equip them with or how we prepare them for the outside world when we are not around.

 

It was very good.  

{ The past week }

I am so glad to see Friday come around.  It's been one of those weeks that I have not enjoyed, but I will tell you more about it in a moment, along with a testimony that has left both Curt and I with open mouths. 

 

First though let me flood you with little snippets of my past few days.

 

We've had quite a few rainy days, with one specifically being so severe that it knocked out our power for 10 hours.  On days like that, there is not much I can do.  Everything is online, everything requires electricity or internet.  We have become so dependent on this that I wonder what we would do in the case that we ever lost power completely.  My word, can you imagine?

 

Thankfully for me, I love reading, so I took the day to catch up and finish the book I was on, and start the next one, which I have also finished.  I will show you below which one it was. 

 

We have a lot of stray cats on the property, that we feed.  One of the females had kittens a few weeks ago.  These sweet babies have decided to hang out on our front porch, and I couldn't be happier to see them laying there.  How adorable is this baby? 

 

One of the first things I do, is make my bed.  This sweet comforter set is one I got recently, for the summer season.  It's actually a duvet cover which I have started enjoying the past few years, because it makes doing the laundry much easier than having to lug huge comforters into the washer or the laundromat. 

 

I am a creature of habit, and I follow practically the same morning routine during the week.  Once the bed is made, I get ready for the day, then get started with all the homemaking chores.  

 

While I do this, I will turn on my audio Bible, it helps me to read the Bible every day and it makes it easier when I'm not having to find moments to sit with the physical book.  I am currently in Judges.  

 

I want to show you these two plants below and give you a tip that I recently learned, about 6 months ago and it's been life changing for me.

 

Anytime I try to grow anything in water, the water goes rancid and I'm constantly having to change it.  While watching a Mexican lady on Youtube one day, she showed how she keeps her water clear without having to constantly change it, and how the plants thrive as well.

 

I figured I would give it a try but honestly deep inside thinking, this is not going to work.  Well it did.  All you have to do is add about a 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and a splash of vinegar.  That's it.  Look how clear that water is, and this is 3 weeks down.  

 

Watering plants is a weekly chore, but in the summer months I do it twice a week, and I have a lot of plants growing now.  I'm quite the plant lady at this point, and very proud of it I must say.  hahaha

 

I also brought down all the curtains and washed them this week.  It's not a job I enjoy but it's so rewarding when it's done and looks and smells so fresh.  

 

I finished the Tessa Afshar book, then started and finished Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin.  I had heard great things about it, but it was just ok for me.  There was nothing spectacular or special about, and definitely not a book that will stay with me.  

 

That is how books go though, right?  You get some that stay with you forever, change you, you can't stop thinking about them.  Then there are some that get set aside because you can't get into them at all, and then there's others like this one, that were ok, a quick read but nothing memorable.  

 

My next one however is a monster of a book.  Huge chunker that I have been wanting to read for a long time, and think now is the time.  

 

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset.  It was originally written and published between 1920 and 1922, in Norway has since been translated.

 

Overall, a normal week you would think but something happened that really upset Curt and I.  I actually cried when it happened because I was so angry and so frustrated, I could not believe it.

 

Back on Wednesday Curt noticed a pending charge on our account for $437 at Sam's Club.  Now we do have Sam's club but we don't go often, and it's always in store, matter of fact last time we were there was beginning of May.

 

He asked me if I had bought something and obviously I said no, but we immediately went to check our account, and the day before a transaction of $498 had gone out of Sam's club as well.  We were shocked.  Both transactions had been done using my bank account, which I always have with me.  I got on the phone with Sam's Club and they looked into it and assured me that there was no transaction made from our account, if something had been done using our card at Sam's, it was online and not through our account.  They even sent me an email to send to the bank as proof.

 

After sitting on the phone with the bank for a while, my card was cancelled and I have to wait for a new card to arrive in the mail.  We were told that we had to dispute those transactions but it can only be done after it's cleared the bank, so at that time, the one for 498 could be disputed for fraud, the other pending one we can't do anything until it clears.  So basically $1000 stolen from our account.

 

I won't even tell you how much I detest hackers and scammers and people who commit fraud.  It is the lowest kind of thing you can do to people, stealing their hard earned money.

 

Anyway, this was Wednesday around 5pm when we noticed all this.

 

Thursday morning, I went to our online bank account and disputed both transactions, because the pending one had cleared.  I was told by the bank that not only could they not tell us if this was done online, if it was the same state, or what or who, but that an investigation would be open with their fraud department but basically there is nothing we can do.  We were told it would most likely take months and there was no guarantee we would have those funds refunded.

 

I felt so deflated and so heartbroken over this.  Any money being stolen is horrible, but $1000 is a lot of money.  I put it in God's hands, prayed over it, and let it go, resigned to the fact that would be handled by God and determined that those funds would be returned to us, even if it took months.

 

So, money stolen Tuesday and Wednesday, disputes opened yesterday Thursday in the afternoon, and this morning, both transactions were fully refunded and returned to our account.  To say Curt and I are shocked is an understatement.

 

God has always provided and come through for us, through many difficult moments, but this is unheard of.  The bank itself was shocked that it was resolved that fast, because that is unheard of.

 

For us, it's just another testimony to add to the hundreds of others that God has given us through our lives.  

 

I needed to share that with you all, to give you hope, to serve as a testament of the power of God and what He does for his children.  We remain faithful to Him through all of our trials and He in turn continues to show up and show off.

 

What a mighty wonderful God we serve!!! 

 

 

 

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 06/22/2026 }

 

 

Good morning everyone, and Happy Summer!  Yuck!!!  hahaha  

 

Not going to lie, I am not happy that summer is here, but I will just buckle in and ride this out until Fall.  welcome back to another Happy Homemaker Monday. 

 

Anyway, welcome, come on in and let's see what is happening around our homes this week.  

 

Sandra

xoxoxoxo 

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

Ugh, just Ugh!  Hot and crazy humidity.  We are supposed to get some rain this week, but I've realized that most of the time we get told we have rain coming, it never arrives.  So a forecast for a rainy week has instead been replaced by heat in the triple digits.  Lord help us!

 

Monday - Rain, 92 

Tuesday - Sunny, 88  

Wednesday - Sunny, 89 

Thursday - Sunny, 97 

Friday - Partly cloudy, 97 

Saturday - Sunny, 100 

Sunday - Sunny, 101

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Just made my breakfast and have sat down to work on this post.  

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

After four years of a relationship, Jasmine broke up with her boyfriend and told him to move out.  You know as our children get older and move out, we think they are settled and everything is good and then we start hearing and learning certain things.

 

She was in an abusive relationship, thankfully it didn't get to the physical part although he had started threatening it.  We also found out that the past 3 years she has paid all the bills on her own and he was just taking her bank card and using it for himself without her consent.  Curt and I are beyond upset.  So needless to say the past week has been stressful while we helped her get him out of her apartment, moved things around, helped her clean and get things back to sorts.  

 

I am stressed and tired and sore and frustrated and just absolutely sad for our daughter.  But it's ok, God has this and it will be ok.

 

All this just to say, speak to your children no matter how old they are.  You never know what is going on in the background, if I hadn't pushed her to tell me, she wouldn't have said anything because she didn't want to upset us as her parents.  

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Tired.  These past two days especially have been hard physically and emotionally for both Curt and I.     

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

On my second cup of coffee.  Also had my usual two scrambled eggs with half an avocado and a piece of toast.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate ***

Salad.   

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Fricassee Chicken, Pasta, Roast Veggies 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

 

Monday - Fricassee Chicken, Pasta, Roast Veggies  

Tuesday -  Salmon, Curried Rice, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Wednesday -Teriyaki Steak, Sesame Noodles, Kimchi

Thursday - Ground Beef with Cabbage, Broccoli and Cauliflower

Friday - Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Fries

Saturday - Fend for yourself, Leftovers

Sunday -  Turkish Gozleme

 

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my summer pajamas, pink with black polka dots. 

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Joshua in the Bible. 

 

Have just a few pages left of The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar.  Will finish it today and move on to the next, which I actually don't know what it will be. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

 

YouTube:

Homemaking 

Christian book vloggers 

Quiet and simple living 

Homemakers in Brazil, Portugal and Mexico  

 

World Cup:

Lots of matches every day, and Portugal play on Tuesday as well  

 

Turkish series:

New summer series have begun, so watching, Doganin Kanunu and Muhtemel Ask. 

 

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

My house needs a good clean today, it's been a weekend of clothes from Jasmine and her belongings being moved back and forth from storage to the apartment etc.  She also bought a new couch and coffee table that were delivered here.

 

Needless to say I've been over at her place for days and I have neglected my own house, so a good clean is in order today. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Water inside plants 

Water plants and veggies outside on the patio 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study 

Daily 15k steps

Homemaking chores  

 

This week: 

Grocery shopping

Painting the entryway

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Finished all the flowers on the crochet blanket and have now started the Hyacinths.  You don't see the Hyacinths in this picture because I took this right after I finished the tulip flowers. 

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

Rainy days will always be my favorite.

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Praying for my daughter.  She is happy to be rid of her ex but it will take a bit of getting used to and she needs to heal.  

 

 

{ Shattered by Dr. David Jeremiah - TLC Book Tour }

 Shattered (The Vanished Series)

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Publication date: June 16, 2026

Print length: 368 pages

The Vanished series continues with Shattered: In a turbulent world reshaped by the Rapture, ancient prophecies stir as the ominous Antichrist rises.

In a world turned upside down by the cataclysmic events of the Rapture, the unraveling of divine prophecies stirs chaos and uncertainty. Saul Katz, a gifted scientist, finds his life irrevocably changed as he joins the 144,000 chosen evangelists.

In the shadows of Istanbul, John Haggerty embarks on his own perilous journey, driven by vengeance. He holds Matthias Vilks, the ominous face of the Antichrist, accountable for the collapse of America and his own heart-wrenching loss. But between the dangerous lures of power and the call to resist the satanic forces gathering, Haggs finds his choices shadowed by peril.

As darkness gathers and prophecy, betrayal, and redemption intertwine, faith and courage are the world’s final bastions of hope against impending doom.

About the Author

Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point Ministries, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including The Book of Signs, The Great Disappearance, Where Do We Go from Here? And The Promise of Heaven.

Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and twelve grandchildren.

 

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 06/15/2026 }

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back to another Happy Homemaker Monday. 

 

It is a beautiful morning, the temperatures have dropped slightly which is very much welcome, and the sun is shining brightly.

 

I am tired this morning, surprise surprise, right?  hahaha  

 

Don't laugh, but seems to be my life every Monday morning.  What a crazy busy weekend we had.  I've always loved Mondays but lately even more so, because weekends we are running around and get no rest.  

 

Anyway, enough of that, let's get going with our post today.  I wish you all a blessed week, it is a shorter one with the holiday on Friday, so yay for that.

 

Now let's go, let's see what you all are doing around your homes.

 

Sandra

xoxoxoxo 

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

You guys, help me, it's already so hot here in Texas and I'm over it.  This morning it is 68 and I am reacting as if it's 40 degrees.  Goodness.  We are actually under an excessive heat advisory for the week.  I may as well be back in Arizona at this point.  

 

Monday - Cloudy, 86  

Tuesday - Sunny, 95  

Wednesday - Sunny, 99 

Thursday - Partly cloudy, 90 

Friday - Mostly cloudy, 87 

Saturday - Partly cloudy, 96  

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 99 

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

I just sat at my desk, with my breakfast so that I can eat while I get this post up for you. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

About everything I need to get done this week, and hoping I don't forget something.  

 

You guys, pre menopause brain is insane, I am so forgetful.  If my doctor hadn't assured me this is normal, I would have thought something is wrong with me.

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Tired and you know.......that time.  So yeah, a bundle of joy over here  Hahahah  

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Cup of coffee with half and half, two scrambled eggs and two small pieces of homemade sourdough with Irish butter. 

 

 

*** On the lunch plate ***

Not sure, but will probably be tuna salad. 

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Roast chicken quarters, roast potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Will be working on the new meal plan today, so only have today's meal planned. 

 

Monday - Roast chicken quarters, roast potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower  

Tuesday -  

Wednesday -

Thursday - 

Friday - 

Saturday - 

Sunday -  

 

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my summer nightgown, will change into a dress here shortly.   

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Joshua in the Bible.  1 Thessalonians for our church series about Modern Family. 

 

Hoping to finish The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar.  It is taking me a while to get through this one, firstly because I've been crocheting more, but also I'm not quite enjoying this book as much as her previous ones.  

 

I also got in from paperbackswap, 1776 by David McCullough which I'm hoping to read over the rest of June and beginning of July, to celebrate America's 250th.  

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

 

YouTube:

Homemaking 

Christian book vloggers 

Quiet and simple living 

Homemakers in Brazil, Portugal and Mexico  

 

Hallmark:  

I think the last episode of Way Back Home 

 

World Cup:

I have been in football (soccer) heaven for the past few days.  It is constantly on the tv and I even have my husband into it.  Hahahah

 

Turkish series:

Lot of series ending their seasons and some new ones beginning. 

 

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

I want to get the rest of the painting done, so I'm hoping to do the entryway over the next few days, then I can move on to the hallway.  

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Water inside plants 

Water plants and veggies outside on the patio 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study 

Daily 15k steps

Homemaking chores  

 

This week: 

Grocery shopping

Helping my daughter with organization at her apartment 

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Been loving the crochet blanket and it's looking so sweet.  Will continue with that. 

 

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

Our sweet Elliott ♥ 

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Really enjoying the new series at church, called Modern Family.  We are talking about marriage, about being single, what our roles are and what marriage is supposed to be especially as it pertains to the role of a husband and a wife.  Really good.  

{ Wordless Wednesday }

{ A homemaking day }

“The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.”

― Louisa May Alcott

 

Some of my favorite days are spent indoors, around my home, just pottering around, whether doing the usual daily tasks that are needed, creating something, or just sitting on a favorite chair with a blanket and good book.

 

You know how some people only associate blankets with cold weather?  I am not one of those, and will often reach for a blanket to drape over my legs, no matter what I'm doing.  To me it means cozy and comfy. 

 

The kitchen seems to be the place I spend the most time in, there is always something to do, whether it's dishes or cooking or laundry.  The humdrum of activity is never ending, even if no one is in there, the dishwasher will be going.  I always think of my kitchen as a beating heart, constantly going, keeping the whole house powering through the day.

I recently started using these new Downy Botanicals laundry fragrance booster, and am really loving them.  They are a bit pricey in my opinion, but they last me a long time because I don't use a lot, but the clothes smell amazing for days after.

 

So far I've tried the Folia and now the Peonia and I must say though they're both wonderful, I love the Peonia.  Have you tried these?

I've been meticulous about watering my plants and moving them around to find the best place where they will thrive, and I think I've nailed it.  They are growing so big and doing so well, I'm right chuffed with them.  

 

When I think back on how many poor plants I killed over the years, oh goodness.

The rain has been coming down here and there.  Some very strong storms, other just a sprinkle for what seems a minute then gone.  But, always the sky littered with the sweetest looking puffy clouds.  

 

I used to take photographs of the sky, all the time, when we were stationed in Arizona, and I haven't in a long time, but I think I need to start doing it again.   

Once my homemaking chores for the day are complete, I usually take that time to get my steps in, do my quick daily workout and then read, although I haven't been reading as much, because I finally picked up my crochet blanket again.  Yay!!!

 

I have made good progress on it and will be beginning Part 4 today.  Here is the end of Part 3 where we created this lace effect and sweet flowers. 

How pretty is that?

 

I will continue showing you as the blanket progresses.

 

My homemaking days are pretty much the same, and I think that's why I also stopped sharing as many posts because I didn't want to bore you all with the same thing over and over.  However, my husband reminded me that as much as this blog is for others to read as well, it is mainly for me and for us as a memory for years to come, and as such, I need to post for us, so that we have these memories to look back in the future.

 

I think he's right.  So, I apologize in advance if it bores you all but you will probably see more daily posts of just normal living and homemaking.

 

I love reading other blogs and seeing their day to day and never find them boring, so I am hoping you feel the same way.  Fingers crossed!!! 

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 06/08/2026 }

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back to my little corner.

 

Started my day with my mammogram test results, and thankfully all is good, praise God.  If you haven't yet done yours, please do it, I know it's scary but we need to take care of our health especially as we get older.

 

It is a beautiful morning here in Texas.  We've had some rain this weekend, but temperatures are going to start rising, and I am not looking forward to that hahahah   So, I'll put it out of my mind for now.  

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I wish you a very blessed week ahead.

 

 

 

*** The Weather *** 

We are entering the time of higher temperatures.  Anyone else stop liking summer as they got older?  I used to love summer and the heat, but the past few years I have grown to dislike it immensely and pray for it to come and go fast so that I can get on with Fall. 

 

Monday - Partly cloudy, 97  

Tuesday - Sunny, 95  

Wednesday - Sunny, 97 

Thursday - Partly cloudy, 97 

Friday - Thunderstorms, 91  

Saturday - Partly cloudy, 96  

Sunday - Scattered storms, 90 

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

At my desk.  I just got my breakfast, and am working on this post while listening to a sermon the tv.  

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

My Jasmine is having eye surgery on the 18th of June.  I am a little anxious about it, not because I am worried anything will go wrong, but eye stuff bothers me.  She desperately needs it though.  She is having ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery.  Her ophthalmologist suggested normal lasik because her eye sight is so bad, but when she went for the exam in Dallas, they told her she can't do normal lasik because her cornea is paper thin.  So they're doing the ICL.  

 

If any of you have had it done or know anyone who has, please let me know.  

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

 I'm feeling good though a little tired, had family over yesterday and didn't get to bed until after 10pm which is really late for me.  I am a girl who by 830pm is fast asleep. I am also a bit sore from the gym work out and my stomach is a little off, due to the dark chocolate that I indulged in for a few days, last week.  Will I ever learn?  No, I don't believe so.  Darn chocolate temptation! 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Just had a second cup of coffee and two scrambled eggs with a little bit of mozzarella cheese, and one keto bread.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate ***

I'll be having a salad, that's what I'm in the mood for today.  

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Beef Manestra, Salad 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday - Beef Manestra, Salad 

Tuesday - Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Egg Rolls 

Wednesday - Kofta Meatballs, Quinoa, Steamed Broccoli

Thursday - Chicken Ravioli, Salad

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Fend for yourself

Sunday -  Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad

 

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my pajamas but will change to some shorts soon. 

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

I am now in Joshua in the Bible. 

 

Reading The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

 

YouTube:

Homemaking 

Christian book vloggers 

Quiet and simple living 

Homemakers in Brazil, Portugal and Mexico  

 

Hallmark:  

Way Back Home 

 

World Cup:

It is that time again, the World Cup is upon us and I am so excited for it.  Portugal have played a friendly game on Saturday and they have another on Wednesday, and then the 11th the World Cup begins officially.  YAY! 

 

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

I need to carpet clean again, also need to clean the living room and dining room windows.  

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Water inside plants 

Water plants and veggies outside on the patio 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study 

I've upped my daily steps to 15k, so now trying to hit that goal.  

Homemaking chores  

 

This week: 

Mow back yard 

Drop off donations to local thrift store

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Grabbing my blanket today, I really need to get on with it and have missed it.  

 

Also want to try and create some DIY for the upcoming 250th Birthday of America.

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

I used to hate my bedroom wall color, and didn't enjoy being in the room much at all.  Since painting it this gorgeous Olive color, I am in love with how it looks.   

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Punishing the Darkness was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it.

 

This week I am concentrating my prayers on my daughter's upcoming surgery.

Praying for our country, as always.

Praying for the continued instability all over the world, that it calms down, that it stills, that it stops, that people learn to get along and live their lives peacefully.