So much for a restful week to recover. We have a pretty busy week ahead of us again. Please pray, as we will be all over the place. Although our cold evenings and mornings are certainly back, and it was rather cool this past week, but it is supposed to warm up a little this week. Our last gasp before the real cold arrives.

There is a lot going on in the family and a lot coming up for all of us. Not much that I can discuss publicly, but please keep every memeber of our family and extended family in prayer. God knows the needs. It has been a tough time - tougher than normal. We have all kind of hit a wall, and it's just getting harder. However, God has sent us consolations and that is beautiful to see.

Because of the weird circumstances of our week, we are keeping a much more loose fasting rule. Don't be surprised by fish or dairy on some days that normally wouldn't have them. We are doing the best we can and asking for God to strengthen us as we get closer to resolution. There were also much more leftovers this past week than expected, so some meals have been moved to this week, and there are more leftover meals planned.

Thank God for both our gleaning club and our parish family. They are still providing for us and each other. Since our garden was much smaller this year, the gleans have meant we had local, fresh produce to put up for the winter, which is a gift. Also, we've been able to bless our parish with the gleanings, and the parish has been handling meals on Sundays, or at least the main dish. This next couple months, they are really taking the lead on those. Please pray for God to bless them.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Chorizo, Black Bean and Summer Squash Scramble Breakfast Tacos with Panela, Peaches and Plums, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pizzas, Parish brings Sides/Salads/Fruit/Dessert
• Monday
  Breakfast: Potato Dressing and Gravy, Sliced Apples, Milky Tea
  Dinner: Pork Chile Verde, Chipotle Tomato Rice, Sour Cream, Avocados, Corn Tortillas, Plums
• Tuesday - Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Fruit Plate, Milky Tea
  Dinner: Hamburgers, Potato Wedges, Half Sweet Bread and Butter Pickles, Peaches
• Wednesday - Feast of the Parents of the Theotokos, Joachim and Anna, Ancestors of Our Lord
  Breakfast: Potato Hash Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Plate, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Fried Fish Fillets, Tartar Sauce, Roasted Peppers, Beets, Summer Squash and Onions, Peaches
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast, Peaches, Milky Tea
  Dinner: Leftovers or Hot Dogs, Fried Potatoes, Peppers and Onions, Fruit Plate
• Friday
  Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Cashew Butter Drizzle, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Florida Style Black Beans and Rice, Fruit Plate
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Sausage, Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwiches, Suprèmed Oranges and Grapefruit, Coffee, Tea and Milk
  Dinner: Spaghetti with Pasta Sauce, Grilled/Broiled Country Herb Sausages, Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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