Happy Homemaker Monday - 11/ 11/19

First, I want to thank those who read my HHM last week and for the comments and new followers.  My blogging journey started years ago on Xanga.  Xanga was a fun blogging community where I had a lot of followers and people I followed.  When Xanga decided to start charging its users everyone decided to leave and I think they eventually shut down.  I went on Wordpress for awhile and then joined Blogger.  At first I did have followers from those who had used Xanga and also went to Blogger, but they all seemed to give up on blogging.  Lack of time and interest, I guess?  Some of them are my Facebook "friends" now so, thankfully, we still get to keep in touch.  So, anyway, thank you to those who take the time to read my posts and comment.

Welcome to my Happy Homemaker, created by the wonderful Sandra at Diary of A Stay At Home Mom.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY to those who served and to the spouses/parents of those who have served (you deserve recognition too).

The weather outside is::::

Monday - 62, partly cloudy

Tuesday - 38, cloudy and rain, turning to snow

Wednesday - 36, partly cloudy

Thursday - 42, partly cloudy 

Friday - 50, sunny

Saturday - 40, partly cloudy
Sunday - 46, partly cloudy

It amazes me how much the weather changes day to day around here.  

On the breakfast plate this morning::::

  A cup of hot coffee, a bowl of berry flavored Cheerios, and a banana.  

As I look outside my window:::

      The air is a bit warm, the leaves on the trees are their autumn colors of orange, yellow and red, some have fallen on the ground.  The sky is filled with clouds.  

Right now I am::::

Typing this up while I finish a cup of coffee and prepare for a day of cleaning.  After the weekend the house looks like it was hit with a tornado.  

As I look around the house::::

Like I said, the house looks like it's been hit by a tornado.  The coffee table is filled with the kids' library books, school papers I have to sort through, and small toys.  The floor needs swept and mopped.  

On today's to do list::::

Make Murphy's kennel appointment

Clean floors

Work

Grocery shopping

Take daughter to tap class. observation night

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Tuesday - Tacos and Spanish rice 
Wednesday -  Pork chops, zucchini tomato bake 
Thursday -
Friday - Crock pot tater tot casserole
Saturday -
Sunday - My husband's homemade pizza 

Currently reading::::

Getting back into daily Bible reading because I need it.  

On the TV this week::::

This is Us

New Amsterdam

A Million Little Things
Dynasty

What I am creating at the moment::::

Writing a story I hope to be published.  It's going to take awhile, though, but I'm determined to get it done.  

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::

 Zucchini tomato bake  found on Pinterest

Favorite photo from the camera:::: 

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::

I was diagnosed with depression when I was a teenager and it's something that I have had to battle with since.  Some days are good and other days it takes all the strength I have just to get out of bed and get through the day.  Lately, I feel the depression hitting me hard.  It's definitely common this time of year when the weather gets colder.  It's harder to deal with when my husband doesn't understand and wants to argue with me when I'm down instead of giving me my space.  With my depression also comes thoughts of regrets I have on certain life decisions I've made.  I try really hard to think positive but I can't control what pops into my head.  I can say that my faith in God does help tremendously.  Without that belief I probably would have ended my life a long time ago.  I truly believe that when I'm battling and fighting through these feelings He's with me.

I know there are others, like me, who are battling through mental illness, or even a physical illness.  There are people who have lost a job and are having trouble finding a new one.  There are people struggling to put food on their table.  There are people mourning the loss of a loved one.  There are people who might possibly lose their house and need assurance that things will work out.  All over the world people are suffering with so many different things.  If you are currently suffering or struggling with something I want you to know that you are not alone.  As humans we can only see what's in front of us but God is omniscient, meaning He knows all and knows what will happen from beginning to end.  There may be a purpose or a reason for what you are going through.  Or maybe it's meant to be a lesson.  Whatever it is, put your faith and trust in the One who can get you through it.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but by everything in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" -- Philippians 4:6-7

Have a blessed week, all!