In our continuing challenges, we are really seeking the bright moments of blessing and humor. We had Amelia and Madelyn over this weekend and were able to give Amelia her special present from her father, and play a bit with her. It was lovely.

Life is still tough and we appreciate every bright spot, every bit of encouragement, every prayer said for us. It really feels like everything is being pared down and taken to its most basic nature, and we are having to deal with how we live like that.

Our mutton should be available in two or three weeks, so we are still whittling away at our freezer and trying not to add too much to it (though, I admit, that when I see a great deal, I sometimes grab it, anyway).

We are looking forward to a day with normal life again, one that is not exciting or interesting or unusual. Please pray for us.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Jordanian Date Rings*, Sausage Patties, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pizzas, Salad, Quince Pie*, Quince Almond Tart*
• Monday
  Breakfast: Leftover Pizza, Mangos and Grapes, Milk and Tea
  Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Cool and Creamy Potato and Pea Salad, Pickles, Fruit Plate
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Vanilla Yogurt with Cherry Almond Granola, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Leftovers and Fruit
• Wednesday - Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Apples and Craisins, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Musgovian Vegetable Soup, Oyster Crackers, Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Syrian Rice Pudding, Sliced Apples, Tea and Coffee
  Dinner: Meatballs and Polenta, Salad, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and GF Hazelnut Cookies
• Friday
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Honey, Fruit, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Vegetables Jalfrezi with our Garden Vegetables and Chick Peas, Jasmine Rice, Fruit Plate
• Saturday- All Hallow's Eve
  Breakfast: Chilaquiles with Salsa, Suprèmed Grapefruit and Oranges, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Poblano Chile Relleno Casserole, Salsa Rice, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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.

Labels: Church Year, Faith and Morality, Family, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Prayer Requests, Tales from the Kitchen