Monday, February 17, 2020

Happy Homemaker Monday - 2/17/20

Wow … I've been MIA for a little bit.  Life has kept me busy and finding time to sit down to blog hasn't been easy but here I am.  Happy Presidents Day!  I have so much to catch up on and I will do that in time but for now I'm joining Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom with this week's Happy Homemaker Monday.

(I couldn't get the HHM picture to work for some reason)

The Weather:
Currently 39 degrees and sunny.  This winter has been pretty mild so far with the occasional freezing cold temps.
Monday - 48 degrees, sunny
Tuesday - 51 degrees, rain
Wednesday - 45 degrees, partly sunny
Thursday - 35 degrees, partly sunny
Friday - 37 degrees, sunny

How I am Feeling This Morning:
It seems lately my depression is trying to kick my butt.  I've been feeling really down in the dumps.  Last week I was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome, also known as Gorlin Syndrome.  That explains why I keep getting skin cancer and could possibly for the rest of my life.  I know it could be so much worse but I've already had 3 surgeries and I fear more will come.  I do have faith in God and know that He has this.  I go to the dermatologist in March and then we can further discuss my options but until then there isn't anything I can do.  Also, my brother-in-law's father passed away on Saturday and he was such a sweet man.  It seems there's a lot going on, not just with me, but with loved ones around me.  It's been a tough season for sure.

On My Mind:
Ooops … it seems I answered that in the last question.  See above.

On The Breakfast Plate:
I had a weak cup of coffee and a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.  I need to go shopping.

On My Reading Pile:
I just finished a book called Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen.  It's a Christian based book which discusses how to keep toxic thoughts out of our head and focus on a Christ-centered mindset.  It was really great.

On my tv:
Currently I have on Amazon Music through the Roku and listening to Hillsong United music.  I've been in need of worship music lately.

On the menu this week:
Oh boy, this one isn't complete.  I have yet to sit down and think about what I want to make this week, even today's menu plan is a blank.  I really need to do this and I really, really need to go to the grocery store.

From The Camera:
These are some of the votive jars my daughter and I worked on this weekend.  These three are going to a friend of mine who has been there for me through my skin cancer issues, and even went with me to my genetics appointments.  I love how these turned out.  I'll have to do a separate post on how to make these.

Looking Around The House:
I'm currently sitting on my bed in my bedroom as I'm typing this.  The television in front of me displays the music from Hillsong that I'm listening to on Amazon Music.  The room has piles here and piles there of things I need to go through.  I am consistently on my kids about keeping their rooms clean but I should be taking my own advice.

Chore I'm Not Looking Forward To Today, Or This Week:
I've been trying to get our rec room cleaned for some time now.  The rec room is where we keep all the kids' toys and they have soooooo much.  I'm trying to figure out how to keep it better organized but it's become so much of a chore.

To Relax This Week, I Will:
Lately, I've been listening to a lot of Contemporary Christian/Praise & Worship and just spending as much time as I can in deep prayer.

On My Prayer List:
Healing over my skin cancer
My sister and her family as they prepare to lay my brother-in-law's father to rest.
A friend who is currently going through a very ugly separation
Just being thankful for the people God has put into my life
Our president, this country, this world … that's always in my prayers

Devotional/Bible Verse:
Plain and simple … "He is faithful" -- Hebrews 10:23