{ Blog 365 #177 - Happy Homemaker Monday 06/26/2023 }

 

 

Good morning everyone, and a happy Monday.  

 

I'm running a bit late today, so going to get straight into the post.  Hope you all have a blessed week! ♥

 

♥♥ The Weather ♥♥ 

Summer came and I'm ready for it to leave.  Ugh!

 

Monday -  Sunshine, 101

Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 108

Wednesday - Sunny, 113

Thursday - Mostly sunny, 106

Friday - Mostly Sunny, 103

Saturday - Scattered Thunderstorms, 96

Sunday - AM Thunderstorms, 93

♥♥  As I look outside my window ♥♥

The sun is shining, and it's already super hot.     

 

 

♥♥  Right now I am ♥♥ 

Sitting down to work on this post, video chatting with Jasmine and getting ready for my busy day.   

 

 

♥♥  Thinking and pondering ♥♥ 

Not really thinking or pondering on anything this morning.  That's a first.  Usually, my mind is racing with all these things.            

♥♥ Listening to ♥♥

The air conditioner, and my daughter on video chat.         

 

♥♥  How am I feeling ♥♥ 

So tired.  Had another night of no sleep, just tossing and turning.           

 

 

♥♥  On the breakfast plate ♥♥ 

Cup of coffee and a sandwich.              

 

 

♥♥   On the lunch plate ♥♥ 

Cobb Salad.      

 

 

♥♥  On the dinner plate ♥♥ 

Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Bake.  

 

 

♥♥  What I'm wearing  ♥♥ 

Still in my pj's, but changing soon.              

 

♥♥  On my reading pile ♥♥ 

My Bible and our study plans for church.

 

 

♥♥  On my TV this week  ♥♥ 

More of my Turkish shows. 

 

Üç Kız Kardeş

AlpArslan Buyuk Selcuklu - Turkish historical action drama series, depicts the political events and wars during Alp Arslan's rule as a Sultan of the Seljuk Empire.

Uyanis Buyuk Selcuklu  -    Turkish historical drama television series, focuses on the life of Malik-Shah I, and his son, Ahmad Sanjar.

 

 

♥♥  On the menu  ♥♥ 

Monday - Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Bake

Tuesday - Greek Moussaka, Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

Wednesday -  Homemade Meatballs, Fries, SaladChicken Alfredo Ravioli Bake, Cheesy Garlic Bread  

Thursday - Baked Ricotta Chicken, Rice

Friday - Lulas de Caldeirada (Calamari Stew)

Saturday -Crockpot Tuscan Chicken, Egg Noodles

Sunday - Leftovers

♥♥  Looking around the house  ♥♥ 

We had my brother and his family over for dinner, on Saturday.  I still have my dining table extended with the leaves, so need to put that away.

 

Just need to do a little pick up and tidying and it will all be in order.                  

 

 

♥♥  To Do List ♥♥ 

- Happy Homemaker Monday post

-  Laundry 

- Put away table leaves

- Give Chickens frozen veggies

 

 

♥♥  Devotional, verse, thoughts  ♥♥ 

In Sunday School we talked about Esther and Mordecai, their relationship, and what Esther went through.  

We often get caught up in life around us, and worry so much about what others will think and say.  As Christians, we are under constant attack, and sometimes we get scared and feel under pressure to not make a stand.  We fear retaliation, or being shut out, or criticized, but Esther taught us that no matter what the circumstances, we have to stand up as Christians and not back down.  

 

Esther, with the help and support of her cousin Mordecai, did just that.  She was put in an impossible position, but still stood firm in her belief.  Her words "If I perish, I perish." are powerful.

 

Often we back down from God's way because we worry too much about our flesh and human life.  If we learn to stand by His word, and let Him take the reign, we will have a much easier way of life.

 

I only hope that I can be more like Esther.  It's something I  truly aspire to. 

 

{ Blog 365 #172 - Wordless Wednesday }

 

The village of Otschsar is located in the famous district of Kappadocia and is only seven kilometers away from the city of Nusheir, the most important of which is the castle of Otschsar and the houses dug into the mountains, which are now used as tourist attractions.

{ Blog 365 #171 - Perimenopause kicking my behind }

 

 

My word, you guys, I can't even tell you how this month is going, when it comes to these symptoms.  I feel the closer I am to entering Menopause, the worse they get, and the more they affect my daily life.

I have the worst hormonal headache and light headed feeling, ever.  *sigh*

{ Blog 365 # 170 - Happy Homemaker Monday - 06/19/2023 }

 

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back to my blog.  Albeit, a pretty boring blog lately, isn't it?  I feel like I've fallen back into the once a week posts, which is something I really didn't want to do.  The 365 was going well, and then life came through, pulled the rug from under my feet and set me scrambling, trying to get through the day.  By the time the day comes to an end, I am so tired, that my head hits the pillow and I'm fast asleep.

 

I've learned that life has these cycles.  Some slow ones, some busy ones, and the worst thing we can do is fight them or complain about them, because nothing changes.  So I'm riding it out.  My intent is to go back and try to get posts caught up.....will that actually happen?  I don't know, but I would like to.   

 

Anyway, on with today's post.  Have a blessed week ladies, and may the Lord keep His hand and His favor over you and your families.

♥♥♥♥

 

♥♥ The Weather ♥♥ 

Welcome summer, we've been expecting you.  This marks the first week of triple digits.  It also marks the first week of incessant sweating, and thigh chafing....yep.  Fun!  Hahaha

 

Monday -  Sunshine, 102

Tuesday - Sunny, 102

Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 98

Thursday - Partly cloudy, 94

Friday - Sunny, 97

Saturday - Sunny, 103

Sunday - Sunny, 103

♥♥  As I look outside my window ♥♥

The sun is shining really bright.  There is also a breeze moving through the trees.  I don't know why, but sun shining and reflecting off the green leaves, with the wind blowing through at the same time, always seems magical to me.   

 

 

♥♥  Right now I am ♥♥ 

I just finished doing dishes, making hubby some coffee, starting the first load of laundry and making my bed.  I am now sitting down to work on this post. 

 

 

♥♥  Thinking and pondering ♥♥ 

About the state of the world we live in.  I feel so disappointed and sad, at the same time.  It is this immense feeling of sadness that overwhelms me at times.  We want nothing more than to raise our children, in a kind and loving world, but every day, there is some news about horrible things happening.  

 

Anyone else feel like people have lost their mind?  The battle between good and evil, couldn't be more glaringly obvious.  May God have mercy on us all.           

♥♥ Listening to ♥♥

The turtle tank filter, it sounds like a fountain.  I find the sound of water to be very soothing and calming, so I love having this noise in the background.       

 

♥♥  How am I feeling ♥♥ 

I am PMsing.  That should answer it all.  Hahaha         

 

 

♥♥  On the breakfast plate ♥♥ 

Cup of coffee and a cheese and ham sandwich.            

 

 

♥♥   On the lunch plate ♥♥ 

Tuna salad.      

 

 

♥♥  On the dinner plate ♥♥ 

Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salad.  

 

 

♥♥  What I'm wearing  ♥♥ 

Comfy shorts and a v neck t-shirt.            

 

 

♥♥  On my reading pile ♥♥ 

My Bible and our study plans for church.

 

 

♥♥  On my TV this week  ♥♥ 

Everything and anything Turkish.  Yes, I am quite obsessed with the Turkish shows.  In my defense though, they far surpass Hollywood, in every way.  The shows have substance, they are beautiful to watch, and the actors and actresses are stunning and brilliant at what they do.  

 

So far, I have watched:

 

Dirilis:  Ertugrul

Ramo

Kanunsuz Topraklar

Kalbim Sultani

 

 

This week, there are a few on my watch list:

 

AlpArslan Buyuk Selcuklu - Turkish historical action drama series, depicts the political events and wars during Alp Arslan's rule as a Sultan of the Seljuk Empire.

Uyanis Buyuk Selcuklu  -    Turkish historical drama television series, focuses on the life of Malik-Shah I, and his son, Ahmad Sanjar.

 

 

♥♥  On the menu  ♥♥ 

Monday - Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole, Salad

Tuesday - Shepherd's Pie, Steamed Broccoli

Wednesday -  Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Bake, Cheesy Garlic Bread  

Thursday - Greek Moussaka, Salad

Friday - Chili Oven Dogs, Curly Fries

Saturday - Ervilhas com Ovos (Portuguese Pea and Egg Stew) , Bifanas (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)

Sunday - Leftovers

♥♥  Looking around the house  ♥♥ 

I thankfully, don't need to do any cleaning today.  Our weekend was once again busy, so today that Curt is home, is practically our one and only weekend day to relax.  That's what we plan on doing.                

 

 

♥♥  To Do List ♥♥ 

- Happy Homemaker Monday post

-  Laundry

 

 

♥♥  Devotional, verse, thoughts  ♥♥ 

" They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. — Mark 10:32 We all face hardships in this journey of life. When we feel like quitting, we need to remind ourselves that Jesus kept marching toward his destination. And now that we are freed from sin and death through him, we can share Jesus’ hope and peace with everyone around us.

{ Blog 365 #169 - Sunday School - Discipleship Lesson 3 }

 

LESSON 3
MATTHEW BECOMES A DISCIPLE

Scripture Text: Luke 5:27-39

We can all relate to one word in our lesson today. That word is taxes. We would like to get rid of taxes and thus remove tax collectors. But taxes and tax collectors are here to stay, so we must get along with them. Christ knew taxes were necessary to support the government, so He instructed men to give to the government that which belongs to it and to give to God that which belongs to God. In today's lesson, Jesus converted a tax collector. He recognized Matthew's life as belonging to God. He called him to Christian
service. Christ extends to all men a threefold call.

MEMORY VERSE: They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. —Luke 5:31
 

 

Christ Calls Men to Be Something

For this reason, Christ calls men to repentance. Men cannot be what they ought to be without genuine repentance. Matthew's call to be something involved at least two things: transformation of character and reformation of conduct. Christ saw him as he was, and He saw him as he could become. By changing his character, or in giving him a new Spirit, He reformed his conduct. Christ deals with all men in this manner.
Each of us is two persons: the person we now are and the person we could become.

 

Christ Calls Men to Do Something

Matthew's first job was to arrange for his friends to meet Christ. He prepared a feast in his home, invited his friends, and brought Jesus to them. They saw and heard Him for themselves. The larger one's circle of society, the greater is one's opportunity and responsibility to introduce others to Christ. Compare the personal approach of Andrew to the mass evangelism of Matthew. Matthew lived and worked in a much larger social circle and had a feast for that purpose. Both methods are effective in helping others to
find Christ. Everyone does not have to work in the same way. Why?

Christ Calls Men to Suffer for His Cause

Matthew had to pay a price to have a relationship with Christ. What he did brought to both him and Christ the ridicule and criticism of the scribes and Pharisees, who were the religious sects of that day. It must have been extremely embarrassing and trying for Matthew to have these folks enter his home and criticize his Guest. Christ is always more than a match for His critics and can handle every situation, as He did here, if we will only allow Him. It is always much easier to face persecution when Christ is near. Are
we willing to answer Christ's call today to be something, to do something, to suffer something for His cause?

 

JUST A THOUGHT
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.