Wednesday, February 25, 2026

February Goal Recap

 I decided to do my recap a little differently this month.  I updated my progress on my original post and will supply a link here.  That way, if you really want to keep tabs, you can, and if not, well, just move along.  



February - where did it go?  I felt like I took a breath in on February 1st and when I breathed out, we were here, at the end of the month.  It did not go as planned, I did not get things on my list done but that's ok.  

What did happen in February?  

  • Two of my three brothers visited in February.  This meant lots of family dinners and games at my moms, a couple of trips to the coffee shop, and a couple of times eating out while picking up/dropping off my brother Ken at the airport.  
  • A family funeral for my Aunt Betty.  It was great seeing friends and family and nice surprising my mom with a visit from my brother, Kel.  
  • I started volunteering at our local hospital this month.  It is going well but has been a transition to not be home for a couple of days each week.  I'm enjoying meeting people (I volunteer in the Gift Shop) and hearing their stories when they share. 
  • We celebrated Valentine's Day and Darryl's birthday - both of which were fun and enjoyable.  
  • Our co-op has kept me extra busy this month. 
That left not a lot of time to work on my projects.  Evenings were full and days were busy.  

So, here's the link if you want to actually check it out.

March is just around the corner and I'm hoping to get a few more of my "projects" accomplished as I settle into a new schedule.  (But March is also the busiest month for our co-op so we shall see! 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

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.  

Saturday, February 21, 2026

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! 







Friday, February 20, 2026

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

Sunday, February 15, 2026

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. 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

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! 


Friday, February 13, 2026

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