Katy Nichole - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Official Music Video)

This song has been around for awhile but a friend shared this as she went through some pretty big struggles and talked about the large group of prayer warriors she has surrounding her.  

In her words: "It's a reminder that when we can't change or fix things for people, we can pray for them.  Speak the name of Jesus over your hurting friends and watch God move." 

As I'm part of her "circle" I have been able to pray for her and see God move through some tough situations.  

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week: 

On Valentine's Day Darryl took me out for breakfast (and Nate got to go too as Josh was gone! ) 

We enjoyed dinner and a game at my mom’s with my brother Ken. 

On Sunday we celebrated Darryl’s birthday at my mom’s. 

Monday we attended a funeral for my Aunt Betty. 

Monday night we enjoyed dinner and a game with Ken and Kel. 

(Ken won - we were all sad) 

Then three of the four siblings (missing Jeff!) met for coffee! 

I started volunteering at our local hospital - Ken snuck in and took a photo!) 

We took my brother to the airport on Wednesday and the boys had youth group! 

The Boys headed to the last winter retreat of the season! 

Weekly Menu

 Guess what?  It's Darryl's birthday weekend!!  So fun!  Our guys are also going to winter retreat so there's that HA! 

Here's the plan for the week:

Friday - The guys are heading to camp.  We will have tacos before heading out. 

Saturday - Darryl and I are going out for his birthday.  I've planned a little adventure :-) 

Sunday - The boys come home from camp - and today is Darryl's actual birthday!!  We actually celebrated last week when my brother was here.  I’m planning bagel pizzas for dinner. .  

Monday - Spaghetti Carbanara and Garlic Biscuits

Tuesday - shrimp and grits and biscuits 

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon and Fruit

Make Room (Lyrics) - Community Music

A friend shared this song quite awhile ago and I had never heard it before but really liked it and hope you do too. 

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week: 

Nate headed off to winter retreat with a great group of guys and had a great weekend! 

Josh created this great Valentines for his girlfriend.  

Josh spent Superviwl Sunday at a friends house. 

My brother Ken arrived in town for the week and we enjoyed food, fun and games. 

We had Friday School this week too! 

Weekly Menu

My brother, Ken, is in town for the week so we will be eating with him and my mom several days.  :-)  It's always a nice treat when a family member is in town!   

Here's the plan:

Friday-Sunday - We will be most likely eating at my mom's with Ken (and probably playing a game or two!).  I do have some "back-up" meals planned just in case plans change. 

Monday - Chicken and Rice-a-Roni

Tuesday - Pork Chops, Fried Potatoes, and Zucchini

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - Shrimp and Grits and Crescent Rolls 

February Goals

 

February is a new month to focus on new goals despite not getting nearly as far as I thought I would in January.  It gives me a chance to revisit what I thought would work  . .. . and then figure out what didn't work and make it better. You may notice (if you actually read my goals - which I understand why you wouldn't - they aren't yours!) that there are quite a few on this list from January because they did not get completed.  

Speaking of mindfulness - I am continuing with the goal of enjoying my teenagers to the fullest (which I feel I did in January - they are really great guys).  I also picked up a tear-away calendar for the year that sits in my kitchen window.  It has some reminders and quotes to think on each day.  Another mindful goal is to continue with the goal to unplug a little more.  I've been trying to just set my phone down and do other things intentionally.  I guess it is more the idea of not just mindlessly doing nothing but to actually get some things done (and THEN scroll mindlessly LOL)  I also picked up a devotional book - I'm just starting it out so maybe I'll share about it a little more once I've completed a few weeks of the daily readings.  I think it will be encouraging based on what I've seen so far - short reads but with great daily reminders and a focus on Jesus. 

Here are my goals for February:

1. Stage 2 of the basement - Spend 20-30 minutes 2-3 days a week sorting, emptying, organizing and deep cleaning.  

2. Scrapbooking A) Scrapbook 28 pages (at least) in February. B) Make up for pages in January that I did not complete.  C) Reserve February 6-8 for my scrapbooking weekend.  D) Finally I'd like to actually accomplish the following - Finish 3 months in 2011, Finish 3 months in 2025 and finish one month of memorabilia.  Oh, and order January 2026 photos. 

3. Get my oven looked at (and hopefully it can be repaired)

4. Monthly Habit - Keep the kitchen counters cleared.  The kitchen is also our main entrance so things get sit on the counter all the time (we are all guilty!).  My goal this month is to take time each day and put everything away that doesn't belong and wipe the counters down.  

5. Deep Cleaning Goals - I was super over-zealous with plans in January and kind of all over the place.  I'm keeping it a little more focused on one area - I did not finish the master in January like planned (lots of sickness derailed lots of plans!) so I will continue in the master until it is completely done.  IF that happens before the end of February I plan to move on to the bathroom. 

6. Declutter challenge - I found this video online and the lady gets rid of three things a day.  She's pretty random - like just opening a drawer and finding three things to donate or toss.  I like to be a little more streamlined but am returning to my "roots" which is the concept of decluttering/cleaning one small space a day.  A drawer, one shelf in a cupboard, a bin on a table top - just one.  It takes anywhere from 5-15 minutes (or even less!)  But, it doesn't take long until every space has been touched.  

7. Josh's room - the never ending room updates LOL  The goal is to still get everything up on his walls.  Maybe when Nate is at winter retreat the first weekend in February this will get done. 

8. Host Darryl's birthday :-)  

9. Complete projects in Nate's room

10. Purchase a flash drive and move Solid Rock Documents to the drive

11. Memorize my verses toward my 101-1001 goals. 

12. Practice my piano songs (that are now all nice in my binder) 

13. Chose our next 25th Anniversary Adventure for March and plan it. 

14. Read!  Towards my goal of 130 books! 

15. Read non-fiction books toward my 101-1001 plan. 

16. Find ways to unplug again this month.  

17.  My white paint project - Find my painting supplies and then purchase what I need. 

18. Figure out how to shorten the blinds. 

19. Write my resume. 

20. Write out my scripture verses each day. And do daily devotions/Bible Reading

21. Plan March Events before March 1st - St. Patrick's Day and Nate's birthday Party (rescheduled from January), Schedule Dash's vet visit, Reschedule my foot doctor appointment (I had to cancel it due to the weather) 

22. Plan a date with Darryl. 

23. Pick out some flower seeds to order and plant (easy things like sunflowers!) 

24. Clean and decorate the Laundry Room. 

25. Turn off cable this month (and then find ways to watch the few things we want to watch) 

26. Go out to dinner with my friend, Julie.  We talk about it a lot - but we never seem to put it on the calendar!  

27. Pick out a song to maybe sing for Easter (I'm so committed - notice the "Maybe" HA!) 

28. Prepare as much of my "Joyful" video for Presentation night as I can be the end of February.  (Nate has to help me with this project!)