Weekly Wrap Up 12/26

 Most of the business of the holiday is over.  I do have a big gathering at my home today - then Christmas will be in the books for 2021.  The year is almost over and another will soon be upon us.  WOW

We have had unseasonably warm temps here in my area.  We have had rain and expect more this coming week.  The year will end here with temps in the 40's and 50's during the day.  CRAZY.  I have no problem with it - but I know many do love them some snow! 

 

I would like to say thank you to Mary B /NC for the Christmas card.  So sweet.

I got to hear Santa read Twas the Night Before Christmas on Friday.  I always enjoy that (my inner child).  But the Santa I have heard for years - passed away not long ago, and this was a new one.  It was good, but the voice lacked something.  He didn't sound like "Daddy"!!!!  I think that was it.  My Daddy always read me that story and I kind of relive every year with TV Santa.

My week:

• Well, you all saw the pictures of the jelly I made.  Made juice and then jelly from grapes from my yard (from summer)
• Made cookies - many for gifts
• Made a turkey roaster full of snack mix - Boy, was that a hit with the guys - they loved their homemade goodies
• I used my last garden tomato
• I used comics, puzzle pages and sport pages from paper for wrapping kid's gifts
• Walked about the neighborhood picking up trash after one super windy day.  Got a black bag FULL!
• Washed windows, doors and mirrors
• My jerky and summer sausage SHOWED UP Thursday.  None too soon - but heck it made it!!!!!
• I did run to Kroger very early Thursday morning for fresh veggies and buns for Sunday.  It was great when I arrived but was a zoo by the time I left.   So glad I didn't go for much!
• Aired the house again this week!
• House clean, laundry done, everything wrapped and ready.

By the way - the nap blankies were an absolute hit!  Everyone loved them - the young men even said they thought it was such a neat gift and so much work.  Layla - the almost 8 mo. old - had her baba and held onto her blankie sitting on Mommies lap and felt straight to sleep!!  Her Mommy couldn't quit telling me how much she loved it - said it was the best gift this year!  Made my heart melt!

Meals this past week:

Soup beans over rice

Chicken enchilada skillet (from freezer) over tortilla chips

Fried chicken (freezer) and salad

Grilled beef and cheese sandwich

Baked potato

Marinated chicken breast over linguine and side salad

Dinner at brother's

I hope you all had a lovely day with family and/or friends and/or neighbors.  I hope no matter who you were with or what you did that you were blessed beyond belief.  We can make alone time special - spending it in reflection and prayer - we make our happiness.

I can't wait to tell you about some of the fun and unique items I have been gifted.  I love my family and friends - they think like me!!!!!!!!!!!!!  LOL

I hope you are safe and well and I look forward to hearing from you all.

Blessings from my humble little home to yours.

I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace.  In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

Lord, when we worry about what the future holds in store for us and our families, please let us be reminded that You know.  You know all about us, and you how everything will turn out and we need to realize and know that it is all part of Your plan.  Help us to place our worries in Your loving hands, and we will be fine.

AMEN