Good morning friends, and a very happy Monday to you.
I don't know what has happened this month, but I think it possibly could take the record for the fastest month I have ever been through? Do any of you feel the same? I mean, there are fast months and days, but what happened, I blinked and it's the last Happy Homemaker Monday of October.
Anyway, we are quickly approaching the end of the month, and that means Thanksgiving is literally around the corner, oh goodness. Hope you're all planning. I will be sharing some Thanksgiving recipes and tips on preparing and getting ahead and so on, so that will be coming in November.
Right, now, let's get on with our post for today. I wish you all a very happy and blessed week!
*** The Weather ***
We are finally seeing cooler temperatures, although, the afternoons are still a bit too warm for my liking. it is the end of the month and we still see 90s. Why? What is happening? It's time for Summer to let go and let us enjoy a little Fall before going right into what they are predicting to be a very cold winter.
Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 65
Wednesday - Sunny, 63
Thursday - Sunny, 67
Friday - Sunny, 71
Saturday - Mostly sunny, 71
Sunday - Sunny, 78
*** Right now I am ***
Sitting at my desk, working on this post, drinking coffee and enjoying the open window and the morning sounds.
*** Thinking and pondering ***
The government shutdown. My husband is a Veteran Essential Worker, so he has been working every day since the shutdown but not getting paid. It was quite a smack to the face when his pay stub came in and showed a list of $0's. We are standing on God's promises to provide and see us through but I won't lie and say that we are not a little apprehensive, as much as you think you prepare for situations like this, it is quite a different thing when it actually happens.
We are just pushing through day by day.
*** How I am feeling ***
Tired. I've mentioned before our weekends seem to be a blur of busy activity. This weekend however seems to have arrived and immediately left. Hahaha
*** On the breakfast plate ***
Just had 3 scrambled eggs (half of which go to Kaia because she loves eggs), and two pieces of toast with butter.
*** On the lunch plate ***
Not sure, depends on how hungry I am at lunch time.
*** On the dinner plate ***
Slow Cooker Korean Beef and rice.
*** On the menu ***
Monday
Slow Cooker Korean Beef and rice
Tuesday
Tomato and cream cheese pasta, salad
Wednesday
Asian Beef Wraps, Oven friesThursday
Chickpea and veggie curry, rice
Friday
French bread pizza
Saturday
Fend for yourself
Sunday
Beef Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Salad
*** What I am wearing ***
Still in my pajamas. Will put on some leggings and a tank top.
*** On my reading pile ***
Bible Recap.
Harstairs House by Amanda Grange.
*** On my TV this week ***
Vlogtober on Youtube.
Great British Bake Off on Netflix.
Hallmark movies.
*** Looking around the house ***
It is quite dark. It's almost 8am and the sun is barely rising. The back french doors are open leaving just the screen door, which is allowing the fresh morning air to seep in.
I need to clean the carpets in the living room again, it rained this weekend and that's always a terrible combination when you have pets.
*** To do list ***
Bible and Devotional time
Daily homemaking chores
Water inside plants
Finish part 3 of the Solstice Blanket.
*** What I am creating ***
Solstice Star Blanket CAL by Helen at Crystals and Crochet. *** From the camera ***
This gorgeous creature ♥
*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses ***
Please continue to pray for us and the hundreds of thousands that are going without paychecks. This shutdown needs to end immediately before more people lose their homes, and can't pay bills or feed their families.
A list of zeros is definitely something to worry about. Indeed, trust God's promises.
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Beautiful photo of the bird.
Have a nice week!
That bird photo is so beautiful!!!! I love that so much! I’m so sorry the shutdown still hasn’t resolved and I’m still so shocked that they believe this is okay… there’s nothing okay about it. I’m praying for it to end soon!
ReplyDeleteAlso I’m glad you are getting some cozy temperatures finally :)
Oh my! I don't know how this seems to happen every year.. you work you get paid, that's it. Hoping it gets resolved soon. Have a great week
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ReplyDeleteI've been praying over this shut-down. It doesn't affect me personally but I know it does for many. I'm sorry you and your husband are ones who are experiencing it. Regardless of what happens, I do believe God will provide. Hang in there. I wish I knew how to help.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Friend! Praying so hard for this shutdown to end!! I'm with you thinking on a getting ready for Thanksgiving already. I agree the time feels like we're in speed racer. 🙈 That photo you caught is stunning! Blessings on your week. xo
ReplyDeleteI agree that this was officially the fastest month to ever pass by!!! Keeping you and all government employees in my prayers as this shutdown is lingering and causing so many problems for so many! As my aunt always said P.U.S.H. PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS! Happy Halloween and have a wonderful weekend.
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