The “Good for What Ails You” Smoothie

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Food and Drink, Hallelujah Diet, Recipe

 

I am feeling pretty yuck today.  I'm home alone, and nothing in the kitchen looks or smells appealing.  So when all else fails, go for fruit.

 

 

"Good for What Ails You" Smoothie

  • 1/2 honeydew melon, seeded and peeled
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 to 1 cup frozen strawberries

Place all ingredient in blender and pulse until smooth.

 

 

It's guaranteed to make you feel all better!!!

🙂

Foto Friday

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Uncategorized

 

Today, I pulled out my ancient stash of material, cut some strips, tied some knots and…

Voila'!

Dogtoys

Dog toys!!!

True – they last mere minutes with our two mutts tugging and chewing on them, but they were free!  The dogs enjoyed them so much, and for those few minutes I wasn't saying

"No chewing the furniture, Kepler!"

or

"No, Kepler, no chewing the electrical chords!"

or

"Kepler, stop jumping up and biting Isaac's toes!"

So, for me, totally worth the effort!

🙂

Happy Weekend, y'all!

Alesha

Thoughtful Thursday

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Thoughtful Thursday

 

Today I am thinking:

  • I hate summer colds
  • I am SO thankful for air conditioning
  • Isaac has been such a good boy since we have no caregiver here
  • I have only cleaned up ONE puddle today
  • Our pup is finally learning to "ring the bell!"
  • Tomorrow is Doug's school's orientation.  He is very psyched.
  • Buy one get one for a penny is an AWESOME deal at McDs
  • Corrupt local politicians are demanding my time today, and I really don't appreciate needing to fill out paperwork due to their unethical behavior – grrrr…
  • Isaac is talking back to Bro. Lewis on the radio — TOO funny!!!
  • I am loving Doug's shorter hours
  • I am so glad we didn't have to rush the pup to the vet's today when she had a run-in with the big dog's lead line out in the yard.  She was definitely hurt, but was up playing within the hour
  • I am glad we are seeing the vet on Saturday for all her puppy shots anyway, so we can get her looked over
  • I Corinthians 10:23 – "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not."
  • I'm trying to remember that verse when it comes to food
  • I am so glad that tomorrow is Friday…bring on the weekend!!!

The Way of Blessing

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Blessings, Household, How Great is Our God, What's Happening

 

This is how God met our needs this week:

  • A family member slipped me a $20 bill in passing
  • I was paid for singing (which I did not expect!)
  • My electric bill dropped $45! (I tried to keep my thermostat 1* higher than last month and it definitely paid off!)
  • I went to a party and was sent home with leftovers (barbeque, y'all – my hubby was thrilled!)
  • My hubby's new job is closer to our house, so less gas being used each day.  He is also not coming home at lunch time, so actually there is much less gas being used!
  • Several things we needed from the grocery store were on sale – bogo – and I was able to use some coupons too.
  • Doug and I both had lunch out and someone else picked up the ticket.

 

How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

Psalm 84:1-2

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 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

Psalm 24:5-6

Thankful on Tuesday

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Uncategorized

 

Doug started his new job yesterday…which gives us a lovely, slower-paced morning schedule.  Yesterday he was able to take a walk, then when he returned, I was able to go out. 

I only managed about 20 minutes, but it was already hot by 7 a.m.!

When I had almost reached my limit, I walked over to the lake to take a few minutes to cool down, think a few deep thoughts and enjoy the beauty.

Of course, I thought of you!  I knew you would appreciate the beauty too. 🙂

Lilypads

Our pastor made a slightly humorour/slightly serious comment Sunday night about using lily pads for an alternative fuel source here in Floriday. 

So, of course, that's what I thought of when I saw these stretched out in front of me! 🙂

 

Earlymorning

I will definitely be rewarding myself with this view at the ends of walks this fall. 🙂

I am so thankful for God's beauty!