May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble!
         May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high! 
    May He send you help from the sanctuary
         And support you from Zion! 
    May He remember all your meal offerings
         And find your burnt offering acceptable! 

Selah

    May He grant you your heart's desire
         And fulfill all your counsel! 
    We will sing for joy over your victory,
         And in the name of our God we will set up our banners
         May the LORD fulfill all your petitions. 
    Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed;
         He will answer him from His holy heaven
         With the saving strength of His right hand. 
    Some boast in chariots and some in horses,
         But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God. 
    They have bowed down and fallen,
         But we have risen and stood upright. 
     Save, O LORD;
         May the King answer us in the day we call.

Psalm 20

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This post is in response to Gayle's comment left about the meatloaf recipe. I knew someone would eventually ask about the El Pato tomoto sauce, or at least wonder without leaving a comment. So, as soon as I posted it, I found it online and bookmarked it. Here's the Link: El Pato Tomato Products. It's basically tomato sauce with chili peppers.

And yes, we grow potatoes here. They've been harvested for a while now and we just have them on the back porch. I can see why some folks would say they don't grow down here as we have very humid climates - you moreso than me, but they're planted very early in Texas. If I lived in SweetHome Alabama, I sure would try it.

For those of you who have never been blessed by Gayle's transparent wit, you're missing out. Unfortunately, you'll have to sign up on Blogger and let her know you want to be added to her readers, but if you make it that far, I think you'll be blessed.

Y'all have a great weekend!

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Nearly every single thing we ate this evening was given to us in one way or another. The ground beef came from a new friend from church who found it marked half off. The El Pato came from Arizona as a gift because I'd made such a big deal about a dip my new BIL served while were there for the wedding. (I'll post the recipe eventually) Along with the meatloaf, we had Patty Pan squash from a friend, and potatoes from our garden, but purchased by yet other friends. Needless to say, our meal was a TEAM effort and a true blessing! It did not go unnoticed. We are blessed beyond measure.

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2 lbs. ground beef

1 sleeve multi-grain saltines; crushed

1 can El Pato, Salsa del fresco

salt/pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 egg (optional)

Onion; finely chopped (optional)

In large bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pour meat mixture into baking dish and spread evenly. May top with ketchup for garnish. Bake 20-30 minutes @ 325*.

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I know, meatloaf isn't very exciting to chat about, BUT wait 'till you taste this recipe! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK TO OUR OLD RECIPE! And guess what? I found the El Pato at one of our nearby Wal-Marts. Woo-hoo! 

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Life is no bowl of cherries. God never intended it to be. However, in the midst of the struggle, the Lord offers His grace. I have the blessed privilege of living with this guy. His little brain is like an intrical maze of wheels and pulleys constantly churning away, always ready to deliver the next idea to anybody willing to listen.

 He makes me smile.

The Thinker. (age 11)

Yesterday, Douglas walked over and said, "Hey Mom, If we took some DNA from a bird and put it in pill and I swallowed it, could I fly?"

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Oh, the comfort, the inexpressable comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor to measure words, but to pour them all out, just as it is, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keeping what is worth keeping, and then, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.

Dinah Mulock Craik, 1859

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If you are blessed with such a friend in your life, the Lord has given you a treasured gift.

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I had planned to be home from my sister's on the 4th of July, but it happened that my family drove up to help out that day. Had I been home, my family was planning a spectacular family day as a surprise. Mom was in on it, too.

So last week, Phillip decided we'd have a belated Independence/Family Day on Saturday. We barbequed some chicken and made potato salad. Phillip made a make-shift Slip & Slide and found a badminton/volleyball combo set on sale at Wal-Mart. It was REALLY fun. We found ourselves grateful that our children were thrilled with such simplicity, especially the older two who are fast approaching the teen years.

As you would expect, I took some pictures.

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm not a consistent blogger.  Life is just vastly different from our traveling days. I must admit, I miss those days in some ways.

I spent the last week with my sister. Some of you know she's gone through a heartwrenching, devastating divorce. She finally made the decision to move out of the home she and her husband built about eight years ago and I went up to help her. It was very good to be with her and my neice. We had some good times and crying moments, but we all saw the Lord in our midst. He is truly carrying her/them/us. I say us because it's affected our entire family - on both sides actually. We love her husband, my BIL, so very much. Love doesn't turn off like a faucet.

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I made lasagna for dinner this evening. I used the 'oven ready' pasta this time and it turned out fine. The only thing I'd do different next time is add a tad of water (or make my sauce a bit juicier) because the pasta soaks up the moisture.

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Beginning next Monday, I will be taking my first-ever photography class! Woo-hoo! I spoke with the instructor this morning and discovered that she obtained her college degree in photography. Needless to say I'm beside myself with excitement!

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Spunky has some new blog posts! Oh how I love her thinking mind......

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