September 22, 2005
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I made a decision this morning that effected my whole day and not in a blessed way! I did not spend alone time with the Lord! My husband and I read the Word together before he left for work, and prayed for the family and their safety along with our employees, but I let the cares of this world steal the most precious time of the day from me once he left for work. I paid for it the rest of the day! If I had spent time in His presence I would have been able to handle the days stress but as it was I struggled under the pressure of the demands. By the Lord’s grace I hope to do better tomorrow.
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One of my goals this week has been to stay out of the stores. I’ve been over buying veggies and some have gone to waste. I’ve had a hard time figuring out just how much food to buy for my husband and I since the children have grown. I always over buy in the veggie and fruit department. So, I’m trying to stretch what is already in my fridge before I buy more. I was very pleased with our dinner tonight because I was able to take a red onion, 1 green and red pepper and make a tasty meal of steak kabobs. I did not have a marinde so I checked my recipes and found a recipe for Italian marinade. It looked very similar to Italian dressing so I just poured some dressing over the kabobs before I barbecued them. I made extra so we can have them for one more meal. My hubbins really enjoyed them. I also barbecued a package of chicken for his lunches. I froze them in individual packages.
My family has decided to find a way to celebrate Christmas this year without spending a lot of money. So, the adults are going to have a ‘white elephant’ sale. I’m still not sure how we will decide to do this but the one rule is that we can’t buy a gift. It has to be something we have in our home.. or something we make or bake. We’ll wrap them but not label them to anyone in particular. My daughter has played this gift at her in-laws and said that they always have so much fun. I’m already getting excited about the possibilities. My husband makes a great homemade barbecue sauce so if he can’t come up with an idea I will suggest that he ‘can’ the sauce in a nice jar and label it. We’ll buy gifts for the children as usual. I’ll let you know more about how we are going to this when we figure out the details.
I reviewd my Scriptures in Philippians that I am memorizing but didn’t add the next 3. I’ll work on them tomorrow. I pretty much have the first 3 memorized.
Love to all!
Georgene
Comments (4)
You know…I think we all do that…knowing that if we don’t spend some quiet time with Him…the day just doesn’t go right. I am amazed, even after all these years, about how it seems that when I do spend that time alone with God that more hours have been added to my day but when I don’t it seems I struggle to get everything done but in the same amount of time before. He truly sets the foundation to our days doesn’t He?! :O)
I have started buying just what we need a couple days at a time. It has helped in the waste not want not department. I will pick up 3 tomatoes instead of a bunch. I know that in a few days we will be going back to the store for milk anyway (we go through about 9 gallons a week here) so to go back and pick up just enough produce works for us and I am not throwing things away like I used to.
Something else I have been doing is asking God to show me how to use what we have. In the past it was nothing for me to throw away leftovers and not think of ways to recycle them. Bad habits die hard I suppose. I have to remember to put things in the freezer to be placed in another meal or soup or sauce for later on. Like the water from cooking carrots or corn…I freeze to place in a soup or to flavor rice. The water from potatoes I use to make bread with. I’m still learning…still praying that I don’t waste what God has given us and that He give me wisdom in this area.
I am soooo glad you are on xanga now! :O)
xoxoxo Cat
Hi, You asked about this neighborhood group. I live in a planned community. Sort of like town houses, but they are separate homes, but there is a homeowners asso. So anyway they have had several social events and this is a take off of that. There are a lot of older people here and a lot of them are single. Someone thought it would be fun to have a group so we could do things together like go to a movie, take local trips for shopping or events. They were asking people to volunteer to plan an activity for a month. It could be something in your home too. No they are not all christians. One of them is a pastor’s wife. I don’t know the others well enough to know, but I can guess that most of them are nominal christians or unbelievers. I’m glad the pastor wife is there because hopefully that will keep the conversation on a higher plane, if you know what I mean. I’m really not sure how much I will be involved because of my health problems. I have diabetes that I’m trying to get under control and so my diet is very restricted and a lot of the ideas revolved around food. I hope I answered all your questions. Thanks for stopping by my site. Also I’m hoping tht if I get to know some of these ladies I’ll get a chance to witness to them some time. So many people are nice but buy into the lies society puts out there now a days. I have such a wonderful relationship with the Lord I would like to share it with those that are open, but I believe in getting to know someone first and then letting the Holy Spirit open the door.
Hi Cat!
I remember reading from Tightwad Gazette that she immediately froze any leftovers. I know that a lot of times I have good intentions to use up leftovers but they will go bad. So, I’ve started freezing most of them. I use one shelf in the freezer. The next goal is to make a list on my freezer of what I have frozen.
I pray you are at peace about your son. I can only imagine how difficult your circumstances must be. I know our God will give you more than enough of His precious grace to bear up under this trial for His glory!
Hugs,
Georgene
Hi Granny!
Thanks for sharing about your group. I’m sure you will be a great influence. I understand about diet restrictions and how that effects your plans with others. I am pre-diabetic and find myself thinking in the same vein as you mentioned. It has it’s challenges, doesn’t it? I enjoy your blog and reading about your visits with your grandchildren.
Hugs,
Georgene (the other Grammy!*S*)