Happy Homemaker Monday

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The weather outside is::::

Today the weather is cooler,,  around 40°  and  mostly cloudy

On the breakfast plate this morning::::

Trying to  not  ingest so much food.. enjoyed my coffee and fruited yogurt..

As I look outside my window:::

We have had so much rain everything outside looks a bit moldy...  and the ground remains saturated... 

I am afraid the bird seed is even  mouldering in the feeder.. need to replace it.. yuck!!

Right now I am::::

still  ecstatic over the fact that finally after a couple hours  of fiddling with my ipad I finally  figured out how to put money on my  App Store and  purchase and run an audio book.

I am starting a collection of  Richard Armitage  narrated books..   

Hubs ordered this one  below   for my Christmas,  but it's coming from London and  isn't due until the end of the month...  But who doesn't love  a book narrated by him!!!

As I look around the house::::

I love  the look because my Christmas is still up and I'm in no hurry to take it down...  Well, there isn't that much anyway..  but I have many friends who keep their window candles all year.  That is something I'd like to do, as well,  but  we do not as yet agree on that one!

On  to do list::::

• Laundry is almost piling up   in the laundry room...
• Meeting with an electrical/gas man today about installing our new gas logs.... hope to get them installed  SOON!!!
• Tomorrow is  my Community Bible Study Class..so pleased to   have my homework completed and  we are finally  out of the  first half of Isaiah which is all judgment and not into the blessing section..  We  are studying chapter 40 tomorrow...YAYAYAYA
• We both  are meeting with our new  primary care physician this week... I have to say I'm glad to have a doctor closer to home!  Our beloved past doctor was  wonderful and we didn't mind a long trek into the next county,  but his replacement after retirement  has never felt  right to us and  so  thus we begin anew this week!!
• We host our SOS Prayer group this week..  every  second Thursday..  love that group so much!!!
• Who knows what else  may come up in our already pretty full week!

Currently reading::::

Through the Bible with the 

Robert Murray M'Cheyne's Bible Reading Calendar

Studying Isaiah and John  for classes

and, of course, my audio book  

I chose this one of my Christmas gifts to read first

Becoming Gertrude, by Janice Peterson, How Our friendships Shape our Faith

On the TV ::::

I continue enjoying some of the Hallmark Christmas movies.. but I really do not have that much time left over for TV

Looking forward to this week:

Choir 
Prayer Group

Dr's appointments

I may get my new glasses this week... I wont need them all the time,   but  better than having to  wear readers around my neck!
Planning a dinner out with friends this week.. hope it all works out...  We didn't see each other over the holidays!
(She was my best friend in high school  and we  just got back together  this past year)So glad  we reached out..  it has been awesome!!!

On the menu this week::::

Monday -beef stew and cornbread muffins

Tuesday - roasted root veggies  and slaw

Wednesday - BBQ 

Thursday -?

Friday -?

I can't think too far in advance...  very likely leftovers!!

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::

a recipe to help control cholesterol

White Beans, Spinach & Tomatoes over Parmesan Toasts
Cook 25 m
“Three words describe this dish to a T: comforting, simple and fast.”
Ingredients

4 thick slices country-style whole-wheat bread
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed

1 10-ounce bag baby spinach
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup sliced fresh basil, or 2 tablespoons prepared pesto


Directions
1Preheat oven to 450°F.
2Top bread with Parmesan, place on a baking sheet and bake until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
3Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and beans and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are beginning to soften and the beans are heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach, pepper, salt and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil (or pesto). Spoon the bean-and-spinach mixture over the Parmesan toasts and serve hot.
Make Ahead Tip: The spinach-and-bean mixture can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.Sounds good to me...  I'll let you know!

Favorite Photo from the camera

Baby love!

Prayers:::

I am starting fresh with new prayers:

The President and his family, and the administration, for protection and godly counsel! I am praying Trump will go ahead and side step Congress with military funding and Corp of Engineers to build the wall  as a matter of national security!

Pray against all division in our nation, that harmony and peace will reign supreme throughout the land.

For the God's will to work its way through our Congress to promote a healing and a functioning environment

Pray against delusion and lies of the enemy, protect the hearts and minds of the young!

Pray that pastors across the nation are renewed and re edified to preach the gospel using the whole counsel of God... Let no personal kingdom or agenda sidestep the work of the Spirit in the church!

Please, God, take back our institutions of higher learning

Pray for the sick that they might be healed

Pray for the peace and harmony of Jerusalem 

Pray that the light of Christ will shine boldly through His people and everyone is establishing within their own hearts the manner in which to live for Him in 2019

Pray for our service men and women overseas who put their life on the line everyday to protect our freedoms. I lift up particularly my own sweet cousin Josh.... Please add in the comments other names you would like named here!!

Pray for the lost who are bewildered and lost... they are hopeless in need of a loving savior!

Pray that our Congress will find a way to work together to protect our borders.. a country without borders ceases to be a nation!

Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::