My Weekly Check-In

Happy Thursday, Friends!

I've not had too much to say over the past week or so, even though I've been busy around here. 

Sometimes you just have to stop and take in life, without feeling the need to say something, right? 

But I knew I would find the words, when the time was right,

 so here I am this morning, sharing some behind the scenes, once again. 

Here are a few things I've been up to...

One evening I was sitting in my favorite chair, looked 

out the window and saw this escapee wandering through our yard. 

I knew immediately that he belonged across the street. 

We hear him crow at all hours of the day. 

He looks like he's trying to make a run for it, doesn't he? 

He finally made his way next door, where he was captured 

by our neighbor and taken back to his rightful owner. 

At least he had some freedom for an hour or so 😀 

But I'm glad he's safe and sound once again. 

🐔

Tuesday was Family Dinner and we celebrated my oldest son's birthday. 

These pictures represent my heart 🩷

 

Our little family has gotten so big and we are so blessed 

to live within minutes from one another. 

I will never take that for granted. 

These are my boys 😀

Ted is holding his gift from Collin and Morgan,

which is a poster that represents Ted's song

that is about to be released,

called Dominion.

Those are the lyrics to the song,

in the shape of a record.

What an amazing gift for Ted to hang in his studio!

To say I am proud of them is an understatement.

They are amazing men, they love the Lord, and they

gave us such beautiful daughter-in-loves and

precious babies.

What more can a mom ask for?

💗

I've also been reading a lot lately.

📚

Currently I'm reading this...

You might recognize Allison from her dancing videos on Instagram,

with her late husband.

This is her story and it's definitely worth the read.

📺

David and I are loving American Idol this season.

I cry in every episode.

I love hearing the stories and dreams of these young people.

I have lived these dreams with my kids and I just want to hug every 

one of them and tell them that God is working in their lives,

slowly but surely. 

We've also just finished the Australian Traitors and

it was a great season (season 2).

🍳🍵🍴

For Family Dinner I made meatball subs, 

which turned out pretty good.

But the next morning I put some bread in the oven

to make toast and my oven no longer worked.

I have no idea what happened between

heating the subs on Tuesday night,

to turning the oven on Wednesday morning,

but I no longer have a working oven.

Hmmm...

This will take some research on David's part.

In the meantime,

good thing I bought that air fryer recently!

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Today I return to work for the next week.

As always, I'm looking forward to getting back to it.

I'm still trying to get adjusted to using my time wisely when I'm off.

There are so many things I want to do during those days,

and I have to see my people too.

These are not problems,

just a matter of coordinating all the things,

which I will...eventually.

Well, that's a small glimpse into my life lately.

I have lessons the Lord is teaching me,

basically every time I open my Bible.

I will share those things eventually.

👭

Right now I'm walking through some things with friends

who need prayer,

which I count a privilege to pray for.

It's so important to let people in and ask for support.

If I can ever pray for you, just let me know.

💚

Now I'm off to get ready for work and make toast

in a toaster, like a normal person.

🍞

I hope you have an amazing day!

Until Next Time...

Blessings!