What a May we have been having

I don't know about you, but I am ready for this month to be over with.  We have had such a busy month, June has to be easier...... Right Lord?  I know, I know, don't test Him, He will show you just how much power He has.

Lets start at the beginning.  May 1 -4 was busy because the boys had their kids musical at church.  So, just about every day we had practice. 

Then, that Sunday the 4th we got a phone call at 6 in the morning that we had been dreading getting.  My husband's 92 year old grandmother had passed away in her sleep.  I mean, if there is a good way to go, that is it.  We found out later that she had had a rough time the past few weeks not knowing people and getting confused.  We went on to the kids musical at church and it was awesome!  Then, came the prep in getting ready to leave for Arkansas.  We are a very casual family, we go to a casual church, so none of us had any clothes to wear.  It literaly took me all week to find everything we needed.  Thankfully, the funeral wasn't until the next weekend.  And during this week, my daughter was trying out for the medical team at school and both boys had parent day at school (two different days).  Also, my daughter had her AP exam on Friday, so we could not leave for the 10 hour drive until after she got done with that.  Oh, and Thursday (9th) was my daughter's 17th birthday.

We left for Arkansas on Friday(10th) around 1:30.  The weather was supposed to be bad, but we didn't hit any weather until we were about 9 hours into the drive.  This storm was weird.  The wind was blowing like crazy, the rain was coming down in sheets.  The 18 wheelers in front of us had on their flashers so people could see them.  I started looking around for tornadoes.  And the weather app on all of our phones showed what had happened in the area at 4:00pm, and this was 9:00pm.  Oh, and did I mention that we were in Batesville MS?  Yep, the homeplace of Batesville Coffin Company.  Freaky!!!!!  Is an understatement.  Thankfully, right outside of Batesville the storm stopped and so did we at a Cracker Barrel for dinner.  We were in Arkansas until Monday morning, the 13th and drove home in beautiful weather.

But, on our way home my mom texted and told me they were taking my great to the ER.  I can't even remember what for now.  My aunt had a nasty fall about a month ago.  She stumbled on a throw rug and broke her wrist and got a HUGE (softball sized) bump on her head.  Thankfully my cousin was there and called 911 and helped keep the bleeding under control.  Mom found out this past week that she broke an artery when she fell, that is why it bled so much.  Anyway, this trip to the ER the doctors found out that my aunt had too much medicine in her system and she was toxic.  So, they stopped all meds until they could get her levels down.  Well, they released her on Friday the 17th back to rehab. 

Also this week, my daughter had more after school practices with the medical team and then a game on Thursday night (16th).

Well, Saturday night, the 18th mom texts me and says that my aunt is being transported to another hospital because her blood pressure is real high and she is non-responsive.  Turns out she has had a massive stroke and the next 48-72 hours will determine what type of damage she has.  But, as of right now she is not responding to us at all.  She has no mobility of her right side and she is not doing well at all.  We are just waiting to see what happens at this point.

Did I mention today (the 19th) is mine and my husband's anniversary?  Yes, 23 of the best years of my life.  I don't know what I would do without him.

Also, tonight is our daughter's birthday party.  I can't wait to tell ya'll about her present.

This coming week is the boys last week of school and waiting to see what happens with my aunt. 

Come on June!  I can't wait for you to get here!

I'm just here sharing a recipe

I don't have a "B" post yet, so I'm just going to share a recipe with you.

Asparagus or Zuchinni (either will work)

Ingredients:
Asparagus or zuchini
Olive oil
Parmesan Cheese



In a baking dish, spray the bottom with non-stick cooking oil.  If you are using Zuchinni, slice it up into round pieces.  Place Zuchinni or Asparagus in the the baking dish.  Now, sprinkle olive oil over the zuchinni or asparagus and use your hands to make sure it is all coated.  Then, sprinkle a generous amount of parmesan cheese over the zuchinni or asparagus.

Turn your oven to broil.  Place on lowest rack in oven and bake until the cheese has melted and browned.

DE-LICIOUS!!!!!!

Enjoy!

A is for AFTER

My high school English teacher is a friend of mine on Facebook.  A few weeks ago, she said she was taking an online writing class and their assignment is to write with the topic starting with each of the letters of the alphabet.  I thought that was a neat idea, so I think I will take my assignment from my English teacher and do the same thing.  So, for the next 26 posts (26, right?  Haha!) I will be writing through the alphabet.

Well, if you know me, you know I own my own tax business.  Well, from about December 26th - April 15th, my favorite saying is "After tax season........." fill in the blank with whatever, its ALWAYS "after tax season".  I am sure my kids get tired of hearing that.  They probably think, these are empty promises because there are some things they think are going to happen the very next day after tax season that are not going to happen that quickly.  For instance, I told them, "After tax season" you won't have to go to the office anymore, we will come straight home.  Well, wouldn't you know yesterday I had 6 people file their taxes, yes late, but guess what, they had to come to the office.  But, we left around 3:30 instead of 5:30 - 6:00, so maybe that made up for it.

The kids are real troopers though.  They look forward to my mom picking them up from school every day during tax season and bringing them to my office.  My daughter drives herself to the office every day after school.  You never hear them complain about being there......well, until about April 1.  Then, they have become stir crazy and want to be home in a MUCH bigger environment.  And I can't blame them, I want to be home too.  But, I have to make my living while I can, so I don't complain.  I may sulk when nobody is looking.  Especially on those 80 degree days when the sun is out and beautiful and I am stuck inside a tiny box.  Yea, I sulk on those days.  But, this year we had an over abundance of rainy days, so I didn't sulk as much as other years.

Well, now that tax season is OVER, I have tons of plans.  Today, I went and bought 3 rose bushes.  I have a brown thumb, but I am going to try my hardest to grow something this year.  I'm also planning a garden.  I started my healthy eating habits today (well, mostly).  I did have 2 small Hawaiian rolls.  I have to go to the veggie market and get me some good ole veggies to have here at home Now that tax season is over.  See where I am going with this?  Now, my saying is "Now that tax season is over".  I will use this on everything for about a month.  LOL!

Well, I know you don't want to read about my boring life, so I will share my recipe with you. 

Korean Beef (SPICY, but delicious)
2 lbs of beef.  I used flank steak
1/4 Cup Mirin
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon ginger powder
2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
1/2 Tablespoon red pepper flakes

In a bowl, or resealable bag, combine all of the seasoning (I left out the red pepper until later).  Slice the beef into bite sized pieces.  Add Beef to seasoning.  seal up, shake around and let sit in your fridge for 30 minutes.  Heat 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil in skillet to medium heat.  Now, the reason I didn't put the red pepper flakes in is my boys can't handle spicy, so I took out enough meat for them and cooked it.  While theirs was cooking, I added the red pepper flakes and let it sit until their meat was done.  Then, I removed their meat and added ours and cooked it until done, stirring frequently.

I served ours over yellow rice, but it would be great over white or brown rice either one.

Enjoy!

Matthew 8: 26

And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?"  Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

 

Isn't it wonderful that our Lord can do this?

 

Easy Korean Beef

Thankfully, my husband started cooking this before I got home.  Not that it is hard.  I just got home late, so this made it quicker to get it done.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground hambuger meat
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 Cloves Garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Brown your hamburger meat and garlic in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Drain any fat that might have cooked out of it.  Add your brown sugar and soy sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.  After this step, I took a portion of it out for my boys that do NOT like spicy stuff.  Then, add the red peper flakes, and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serve over white rice.

Enjoy!

 

Matthew 9: 2

And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed.  And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven."

Our Lord is so awesome!!!!!


No Poo Journal day 7

In a hurry again today.  Did not wash my hair, and you can see its flat.  Its really oily.  Trying to deal with it while I figure out what to do.

Have a GREAT day!

Matthew 10: 24-25

A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.  It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master.  If they have called the master of the house beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.

 

No Poo Journal day 6

I was in a hurry today, so only 1 picture.  I washed my hair, but its starting to get  a little oily.  Gotta figure this out.....

Have a GREAT day!

Matthew 11:28

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Oh, do I need rest.  Thank you Lord for taking all my burdens off my shoulders.


No Poo Journal:  Day 5

 I did not wash my hair today, and it still looks good!

Have a GREAT day!