Gratitude: the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
— Psalms 118.1
Sometimes I forget to give thanks to the man that gives me everything. I am great at making list of all I am thankful for. I am great at telling others how blessed I feel. But I am not good at taking the time when I pray to admit how grateful I am. That is my goal this week.
This week I am grateful for the snow. I am grateful that the Army let my husband off today and tomorrow because of the snow and he is home to be with us. I am thankful he is off on Friday for a four day weekend.
I am grateful for a fully stocked pantry and chopped wood that is making this mini snow storm fun to enjoy.
Today I am grateful for the dirty bedroom that took me 5 hours to clean. Because why I cleaned I realized how fortunate we are to have so many clothes and blankets.
What are you thankful for? I encourage you to take time regularly to just make a list of things to be grateful for. It helps on the days when you feel you have nothing to be grateful for.
Pamela
Monday, January 10, 2011
Pizza Puffs
I recently found a recipe for pizza puffs on Cottage Sisters
They turned out amazing. I made mine in a regular muffin pan instead of a mini pan. I do think I will make them in a mini-muffin pan next time to make them easier for dipping. These would make a wonderful appetizer.
¾ cup flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pinch of salt
Pinch of red pepper flakes
¾ cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup diced pepperoni
½ cup pizza sauce
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes.
Whisk in the milk and egg.
Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes.
Stir the batter then divide it among the mini-muffin cups.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through and serve with the puffs for dipping.
Homemaking Monday
The weather in my neck of the woods:
25 degrees, high of 38. There is about a inch of snow. The roads are crazy and I am praying my husband makes it home safely. He is on his way home now.
Things that make me happy:
The clean bathroom I woke up to. My husband cleaned one bathroom last night and WOW it looks great. The living room also looks great. I love to wake up and see a clean house. It makes me entire day.
Book I'm reading:
I am reading a couple of things. I am reading through Proverbs this month and everyday it is speaking to me in a different way. I am also reading a book called God+military Spouse, it is amazing and so true.
What's on my TV today:
The Today show right now and then probably not a lot, my husband signed us up for Netflix this weekend, so I am sure we will be watching lots of different movies. Okay, I guess that is on my TV.
On the menu for dinner:
A pork Roast is set out and I will still cook it. But I made a pizza casserole for a friend and now due to weather I may not be able to take it to her. If I do not then we will have it for lunch.
On my To Do List:
Homeschooling
Straighten our office
Straighten my bedroom
Make burp clothes for a couple of friends.
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I really want to learn to make beans of any kind. Can you believe I have never made a pot of beans. I have never served my kids beans. I know it is a cheap way to feed my family and I need to get on it. My poor husband has suffered without beans long enough.
In the craft basket:
Making burp clothes. I also want to make several hot pads to get mailed out to friends.
Looking forward to this week:
My husband being home today. I love him so much and he helps me get through the days. He is already off on Friday. Depending upon weather he may be off tomorrow.
Tips and Tricks:
Load your dishwasher and washer and dryer at night and run them. Most places have lower electric rates at night and it will save you money. Try to turn you heat down a couple of degrees this week. Put on a pair of fuzzy socks and see how much it saves you.
My favorite blog post this week:
Amazing Grace, I love the song and I think it is the type of blogging I would like to do more of.
Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
I am sorry I have not found a new one this week but hope to. So if you know a good one please share. If you read my blog and have not seen me on yours please leave me a comment because I would love to check out your blog.
No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Lesson learned the past few days:
That if we let our baby girl sleep in our bed we are going to wake up to a warm wet spot. This is crazy because she never wets her bed.
On my mind:
A friend who is 32 weeks pregnant and is not feeling well and having some difficulties, please pray for her.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses
Proverbs, I am telling you every verse has spoke to me this week. Verses on guarding my tongue on the day I had trouble with it. Or how we need to continue to study the word daily. Because this is a struggle I have.
25 degrees, high of 38. There is about a inch of snow. The roads are crazy and I am praying my husband makes it home safely. He is on his way home now.
Things that make me happy:
The clean bathroom I woke up to. My husband cleaned one bathroom last night and WOW it looks great. The living room also looks great. I love to wake up and see a clean house. It makes me entire day.
Book I'm reading:
I am reading a couple of things. I am reading through Proverbs this month and everyday it is speaking to me in a different way. I am also reading a book called God+military Spouse, it is amazing and so true.
What's on my TV today:
The Today show right now and then probably not a lot, my husband signed us up for Netflix this weekend, so I am sure we will be watching lots of different movies. Okay, I guess that is on my TV.
On the menu for dinner:
A pork Roast is set out and I will still cook it. But I made a pizza casserole for a friend and now due to weather I may not be able to take it to her. If I do not then we will have it for lunch.
On my To Do List:
Homeschooling
Straighten our office
Straighten my bedroom
Make burp clothes for a couple of friends.
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I really want to learn to make beans of any kind. Can you believe I have never made a pot of beans. I have never served my kids beans. I know it is a cheap way to feed my family and I need to get on it. My poor husband has suffered without beans long enough.
In the craft basket:
Making burp clothes. I also want to make several hot pads to get mailed out to friends.
Looking forward to this week:
My husband being home today. I love him so much and he helps me get through the days. He is already off on Friday. Depending upon weather he may be off tomorrow.
Tips and Tricks:
Load your dishwasher and washer and dryer at night and run them. Most places have lower electric rates at night and it will save you money. Try to turn you heat down a couple of degrees this week. Put on a pair of fuzzy socks and see how much it saves you.
My favorite blog post this week:
Amazing Grace, I love the song and I think it is the type of blogging I would like to do more of.
Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
I am sorry I have not found a new one this week but hope to. So if you know a good one please share. If you read my blog and have not seen me on yours please leave me a comment because I would love to check out your blog.
No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Lesson learned the past few days:
That if we let our baby girl sleep in our bed we are going to wake up to a warm wet spot. This is crazy because she never wets her bed.
On my mind:
A friend who is 32 weeks pregnant and is not feeling well and having some difficulties, please pray for her.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses
Proverbs, I am telling you every verse has spoke to me this week. Verses on guarding my tongue on the day I had trouble with it. Or how we need to continue to study the word daily. Because this is a struggle I have.
Pray for me Monday
Today my prayer request is two-fold. First my husband is driving home on scary roads right now.
Second, I have a friend who is 32 weeks pregnant and already dilating, she is not feeling great. She is contracting and has thought her water is leaking all though the hospital says otherwise. Her husband is in PLDC and can not really get out of it. They are scheduled to move this weekend. Please pray that her body would relax and let this precious blessing stay safe inside for several more weeks. Pray for there move. It is just across post but a move is hard either way.
Pamela
Do you have prayer request, please link up at Home Grown Families. I would also encourage you to leave a comment here for my family to pray for you.
Second, I have a friend who is 32 weeks pregnant and already dilating, she is not feeling great. She is contracting and has thought her water is leaking all though the hospital says otherwise. Her husband is in PLDC and can not really get out of it. They are scheduled to move this weekend. Please pray that her body would relax and let this precious blessing stay safe inside for several more weeks. Pray for there move. It is just across post but a move is hard either way.
Pamela
Do you have prayer request, please link up at Home Grown Families. I would also encourage you to leave a comment here for my family to pray for you.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Miscellany Monday
This week I thought I would just take a few moments to tell you about some of my thoughts and actions over the last week.
1. When my friend’s husband told me he was re deploying after only being home a few months I quickly gave him a death glare (actually it was more like several seconds). Then realized he was not my husband and apologized. Then I got teary eyed thinking about him deploying again. Sometimes military life sucks and you hurt for other wives when you know their spouse is getting ready to deploy.
2. This week a friend who is 32 weeks pregnant thought her water was leaking, it tore me up inside and I could hardly talk to her with a straight face. I was so nervous with her. She is okay and it was not fluid. Please pray that this baby stays put. Dad is in school and they plan on moving soon. It would be nice for them to be able to get everything done before the baby comes. I was nervous for her because I remember my water breaking at 26 weeks and how hard it was.
3. This week my children were mad that we made them stack wood. They said it was too cold, it would take FOREVER, and they should not have to work this hard. It was almost comical because they are not normally complainers. At one point we looked and they were setting in the back of the truck, the next time we looked they were setting under the back of the tail gate. Then all of the sudden they were back to stacking wood and laughing.
Pamela
1. When my friend’s husband told me he was re deploying after only being home a few months I quickly gave him a death glare (actually it was more like several seconds). Then realized he was not my husband and apologized. Then I got teary eyed thinking about him deploying again. Sometimes military life sucks and you hurt for other wives when you know their spouse is getting ready to deploy.
2. This week a friend who is 32 weeks pregnant thought her water was leaking, it tore me up inside and I could hardly talk to her with a straight face. I was so nervous with her. She is okay and it was not fluid. Please pray that this baby stays put. Dad is in school and they plan on moving soon. It would be nice for them to be able to get everything done before the baby comes. I was nervous for her because I remember my water breaking at 26 weeks and how hard it was.
3. This week my children were mad that we made them stack wood. They said it was too cold, it would take FOREVER, and they should not have to work this hard. It was almost comical because they are not normally complainers. At one point we looked and they were setting in the back of the truck, the next time we looked they were setting under the back of the tail gate. Then all of the sudden they were back to stacking wood and laughing.
Pamela
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