So amidst the craziness that is this week, I put together August's menu. I can hardly believe that July is already gone! As usual, if some of the recipes from this month's menu sound like something you'd like to try, just let me know and I'll send you the link. And if you're lucky, I'll post a recipe or two from the menu to share with you. Enjoy!
This week at Making the Most, I'm working on multiple projects. I'm in the process of writing two upcoming reviews, at least four recipes, and two parenting posts. As I write this, I am actually writing by hand, as my hosting site has been down twice today for hours each time. This week, we have also put together those same four recipes and babysat my nephews. I'll be doing some side work and having a meeting, picking up Rapunzel from her week at church camp, having a friendly campfire, and having a small birthday party for Princess Anna. Add to that…
"God, I don't understand what you're doing." In this year of faith, I find myself saying this a lot. It's hard to understand what He's doing when it's hard to hear Him speak. Especially when He leads you in one direction and then decides to tell you to turn where you didn't expect. Because sometimes, you know, God does that. He starts by saying, "Go like you're going toward California." Then, later on, he says, "Now I want you to turn left toward Texas." Two different locations, but you have to go like you're going West first and then…
"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19
Okay, so this week wasn't quite as bad as last week with accomplishing goals, but it still wasn't great either. What I really need to do is focus on my prayer time and my physical goals. I'm really feeling sluggish right now, so what I'm doing currently needs to stop. I didn't quite get all the cleaning and ironing done, but I also did 4 extra loads of sheets and blankets (thanks to Rapunzel), crushed 2 large trash bags of aluminum cans, and swept the basement stairs, so I figure it's a wash. Here's how I did with everything else:…