"Holy Spirit, inspire me. Love of God, consume me, on the true path, lead me. Mary, my Mother, look upon me, with Jesus, bless me. From all evil, from all illusion, from all danger, preserve me."

"Always remember to love your neighbor; always prefer the person who tries your patience, who tests your virtue, because with them you can always gain merit."

"It is sweet to think of Jesus; but it is sweeter to do His will."
~ Saint Mariam Baouardy (Mary of Jesus Crucified) ~

Fair week is over, we are resting, and the winds of change have already begun. We have a much slower week this week, but still some activity and fun. It is Mariam's birthday this week, as well as her name day. We have reason to be grateful for our church family again, as they are taking up our slack and making the dinner for everyone tonight. May God bless them for their generosity.

Our September is shaping up to be rather busy, so I am glad we don't start school up again until the end of September. It gives us a chance to rest a little, as well as do some work that is desperately needed around our home.

As it was fair week (and Jerome's birthday), we reconsidered starting bananas last week, lest Jerome have an allergic reaction, so we started oats instead. They seem to be going alright, glory to God. Bananas will wait until next month.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Peaches, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Chili, Cornbread, Tortilla Chips, Salad, Mandarin Oranges (provided by our church family)
• Monday
  Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Honey Peanut Butter, Bananas (except for Jerome), Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Sausage and Potato Skillet, Buttered Corn on the Cob, Peaches and Watermelon
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Battatas ou Bayd, Grapefruit Halves, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pasta (Gluten-free for Jerome) with Tuna and Tomato Sauce (from freezer), Salad, Peaches and Nectarines
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
  Breakfast: Scrambled Chickpeas, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Sliced Cantaloupe, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Maghmoor, Rice, Watermelon
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Cheesy Egg English Muffin Sandwiches (Gluten-free for Jerome), Sliced Oranges, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Mexican Hot Dogs, Cilantro Cabbage Slaw, Peaches and Nectarines
• Friday - Feast of Saint Mariam Baouardy
  Breakfast: Ful, Bread (Gluten-free for Jerome), Sah’awiq, Chopped Tomatoes, Sliced Cantaloupe, Mint Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tomato Soup, Black Forest Cake (Gluten-free)
• Saturday - Feast of Saint Bernard
  Breakfast: Bring Hard Boiled Eggs to Potluck After Liturgy
  Dinner: Chopped Sirloin "Steaks" over Sourdough Croutons (Gluten-free Toast for Jerome) with Fried Eggs and Green Peppercorn Sauce, Salad, Rhubarb Curd with Chantilly Cream

What is on your menu this week? If you want a recipe, ask and I will provide it as soon as I can. If there are any starred recipes, I will follow up separately with a weekly recipe round up on Saturday.

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