Small Successes

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that.

This Thursday morning there is a beautiful steady rain falling, we have no where to be, so getting out of bed wasn't easy and a small triumph that I did. I adore it when it rains! LOVE the sound and warmth inside it creates.

1. Made myself some new dish cloths this week. It seems that these things get tattered and worn out all at the same time.

2. With laundry, house work, kids, and of course knitting, exercise is the first thing to get cut from the day. This week I've made it more of a priority, and it feels good!

3. Haven't been spending as much time blogging, reading blogs or just plain sitting at the computer on line. Definitely freeing some time for #2, but this will also prepare me for when we drop our satellite internet and go to dial up.

Be sure to go the Faith and Family Live and share your successes, or feel free to list them in the comments. Have a wonderful week everyone!

Incredible Story - Had to Share

Came across this video just this morning. Have never heard of Gianna Jessen before, but couldn't help but feel moved to watch and listen. Maybe some of you already know her story. For those of you who do not I ask that you take 10 minutes and watch and listen. It is quite moving!!

Because You Asked for It

Because a couple people asked for it I will share my Apple Turkey Maple Meatloaf recipe. I however can not take full credit for it. Quite a few years ago I saw Rachel Ray make something on her show and I just spun off from that.

The other thing to note would be that I rarely if ever measure when I make this (or most dinner recipes) so the measurements given are all by eye.

Apple Turkey Maple Meatloaf

Combine:

2 lbs. ground turkey meat

1 small or 1/2 large apple peeled cored and chopped into small pieces

about 1/4-1/2 a cup of maple syrup

1 Tbs. McCormick's Montreal Seasoning

1 Tbs. poultry seasoning

The mixture is very wet. But do your best to form it into a large log and place into a foil lined baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 375 for 45 min to an hour (until cooked through).

Enjoy!! Very easy and a definite family favorite.

Day 1 of 40 Days for Life

Today is Day 1 of the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

40 Days for Life is a community based campaign that brings attention to the evil of abortion using, prayer and fasting, constant vigil and community outreach. It is meant to be a peaceful approach to heighten the awareness of the evils of abortion.

Please check out their web site and investigate ways you may get involved, weather it just be in prayer and fasting or peacefully standing vigil outside an abortion clinic in your community.

PRAYER
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Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will.

Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us by Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.

Small Successes

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that.

My successes this week:

1. Used up almost all the apples we picked last Thursday, by baking pie, apple crisp and apple maple turkey meatloaf (a family favorite), plus just snacking.

2. Surveyed the hand-me-downs we brought with us when we moved 2 years ago, for Faith. So glad we bothered, she should be all set for another season!!

3. Finished the hoodie I was knitting for Faith. This will not be put away as a Christmas gift, but certainly isn't needed just yet. I'm so please with the way it turned out.

Now it’s your turn! Please share all the small but significant ways you’ve done the right thing this week.

Is it happening to anyone else! FRUSTRATED!!

I'm not sure why it keeps happening, but I continue to get a Malware warning when I try to open some of the regular blogs I read daily!!!

I am VERY frustrated!!! Is this happening to anyone else?

Tender and Sweet Hearted

Although playing with Barbie Dolls comes and goes in waves for Faith, true to her character when she decides to play with anything she goes at it whole heartedly!! Last night she took a Barbie into the shower with her and hasn't stopped playing with it ever since, it even slept next to her last night.

The part I find so remarkable about this play time is when she told me this morning this was her favorite Barbie ever and that she was going to take her everywhere with her. This is the doll.

(pretend you don't see my laundry pile in the laundry room on the other side of the kitchen)

Notice anything different? That's right she is missing an arm. Thanks to the dog when he was a pup. We must have over a dozen dolls that have all working limbs, but this one is her favorite!! She said the Barbie needs her help and care that is why she is her favorite.

I thought this was just the sweetest thing a 6 yo could say and I had to share.