Today we celebrated Thanksgiving with thankful hearts.
Thankful for all God has done for us this year.
And thankful for the future!
Thursday, November 26
Saturday, November 21
Historic Homes Holiday Tour 2009
I love the old houses that line our downtown streets and have always wanted to tour one. When I heard about the Salvation Army Home tour I knew my chance had come.
My neighbor and I toured five historic homes yesterday. The homes have been beautifully restored and lovingly maintained. Most were decorated for Christmas.
Several homes featured a "sleeping porch", a common feature at the turn of the centry when Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs were popular spa/resort areas for those diganosed with tuberculosis.
One home had been converted into six apartments after World War II when the housing market was tight. The home was restored to a single family dwelling by an owner in the 1990's.
As I walked through each of these homes I tried to imagine the families that had lived there. I pictured children laughing and playing in bedrooms and adults gathering in the living areas talking about the latest news.
This home tour was well worth the $20 ticket and went to a worthy cause. I will definitely attend again next year!
My neighbor and I toured five historic homes yesterday. The homes have been beautifully restored and lovingly maintained. Most were decorated for Christmas.
Several homes featured a "sleeping porch", a common feature at the turn of the centry when Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs were popular spa/resort areas for those diganosed with tuberculosis.
One home had been converted into six apartments after World War II when the housing market was tight. The home was restored to a single family dwelling by an owner in the 1990's.
As I walked through each of these homes I tried to imagine the families that had lived there. I pictured children laughing and playing in bedrooms and adults gathering in the living areas talking about the latest news.
This home tour was well worth the $20 ticket and went to a worthy cause. I will definitely attend again next year!
Monday, November 9
God Moments
Have you ever searched for something? And looked and looked and looked? You can visualize the item you are looking for but just can't quite find it.
A few years ago we were selling our travel trailer and needed the keys. In my mind I could see them in a small green mesh basket but could not locate it.
The next day I was in the office and accidentally knocked some pictures off the bookshelf. When I bent over to pick them up, my eyes immediately went to a green mesh basket on the bottom shelf that contained the keys!
The interesting thing was I had knocked those same pictures off the shelf several times that week. In my haste I hadn't noticed the basket on the bottom shelf.
How many times does God have to show me things before I finally get it? This was a good reminder to slow down and take notice of the things around me!
A few years ago we were selling our travel trailer and needed the keys. In my mind I could see them in a small green mesh basket but could not locate it.
The next day I was in the office and accidentally knocked some pictures off the bookshelf. When I bent over to pick them up, my eyes immediately went to a green mesh basket on the bottom shelf that contained the keys!
The interesting thing was I had knocked those same pictures off the shelf several times that week. In my haste I hadn't noticed the basket on the bottom shelf.
How many times does God have to show me things before I finally get it? This was a good reminder to slow down and take notice of the things around me!
Sunday, November 8
Cooking Day
Sunday has become my cooking day since we're now attending church on Saturday nights.
Today I'm making egg frittata cups, a double batch of meat loaf muffins and grilling a bag of roasted garlic chicken.
The egg frittatas and the meat loaf muffins each fit perfectly in a half cup glad ware container. Convenient for storing and a great way to have portion control! Half of the meat loaf muffins will go in the freezer for later use.
I warm the meatloaf muffin in the microwave and add ketchup, barbecue sauce or salsa. Sometimes I make a meat loaf sandwich.
The egg frittata includes garlic, onion, spinach, cheese and canadian bacon. It is great for a quick breakfast with a slice of toast. And, of course, have to add the salsa on top!
Later today I'll make chicken wraps from the grilled chicken. We'll use the rest of the chicken for salads and sandwiches this week.
It's so nice to have a ready-to-go meal to pull from the fridge all week!
Today I'm making egg frittata cups, a double batch of meat loaf muffins and grilling a bag of roasted garlic chicken.
The egg frittatas and the meat loaf muffins each fit perfectly in a half cup glad ware container. Convenient for storing and a great way to have portion control! Half of the meat loaf muffins will go in the freezer for later use.
I warm the meatloaf muffin in the microwave and add ketchup, barbecue sauce or salsa. Sometimes I make a meat loaf sandwich.
The egg frittata includes garlic, onion, spinach, cheese and canadian bacon. It is great for a quick breakfast with a slice of toast. And, of course, have to add the salsa on top!
Later today I'll make chicken wraps from the grilled chicken. We'll use the rest of the chicken for salads and sandwiches this week.
It's so nice to have a ready-to-go meal to pull from the fridge all week!
Monday, November 2
Psalms 9-1-1
Recently I was changing a computer password and trying to come up with something clever and easy to remember. I typed in Psalms91 but the password required nine characters. So I added an additional one on the end.
Later as I typed the password I realized how it read. Psalms 9-1-1....just like an emergency call! The book of Psalms has definitely been that for me. Through my life these precious scriptures have brought much comfort and peace to me as I faced life emergencies.
Later as I typed the password I realized how it read. Psalms 9-1-1....just like an emergency call! The book of Psalms has definitely been that for me. Through my life these precious scriptures have brought much comfort and peace to me as I faced life emergencies.
Sunday, November 1
Beautiful Day!
The snow is gone and we've had sunny, warm weather today. That's one of the great things about living in Colorado. We never get tired of the weather because it changes so quickly!
Not sure how I feel about the time change today, though. It's only 4:35 p.m. and the sun has almost set. Makes me want to hibernate for the winter! :)
Not sure how I feel about the time change today, though. It's only 4:35 p.m. and the sun has almost set. Makes me want to hibernate for the winter! :)
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