Archive for January, 2009

Menu Plan Monday – January 26-February 1, 2008

Sunday, January 25th, 2009


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This week I am going to try to add in a few during-the-week breakfast and lunch items. I have started to put some of the aspects of the First Place 4 Health program into place. Hopefully I can make some small, deliberate, gradual changes in to help get us more healthy. I want to do it slow enough that the changes last, rather than diving into some new crazy program and then giving up.

The Menu Plan Monday has become such a great part of my planning week, I don’t want to louse it up with all kinds of radical change obscure stuff that won’t really work.

Weekday Dinners

Monday – Onion Baked Chicken Tenders, Acorn Squash, Biscuits

Tuesday – Italian Beef Sandwiches, Corn, Chips

Wednesday – Leftover Italian Beef

Thursday – Ham and Pineapple Kabobs, Rice, Sugar Snap Peas

Friday – Leftover Kabobs

Weekend Breakfasts

Saturday – Pancakes, sausage and eggs

Sunday – Leftover pancakes, etc.

Breakfast Options

– My niece’s Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
– Cereal
– PB Toast w/Applesauce
– Waffles w/PB & Bananas

Lunch Options

– Ham & Cheese Sandwich on Wheat
– Tomato, turkey & cheese in Whole Wheat pita
– PB & J on Wheat

Lunch Sides & Snack Options

– Clementine Oranges
– Bananas
– Raw broccoli
– Raw carrots
– Raw celery
– Cheese Stick

Menu Plan Monday – January 19-25, 2009

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Menu Plan Monday – January 19-25, 2009


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I’ll be using my “spare meal” from last week for my Monday & Tuesday meals. I might try to get to the grocery store tomorrow, but since it’s MLK Day and my son is home, grocery shopping is a lot more difficult. Also, I have learned that Monday is Target’s restocking day, so if I want fresh stuff, Tuesday is going to be my best day to shop anyway.

Weekday Dinners

Monday – Special K Loaf, Mukimame, Biscuits w/butter

Tuesday – Leftover Special K

Wednesday – Pork loin, Mashed potatoes & gravy, Corn

Thursday – Leftover pork

Friday – Onion baked chicken, squash, biscuits

Weekend Breakfasts

Saturday – French toast & bacon

Sunday – Leftovers

Sola Scriptura – Lundie Style

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

I am pretty sure I have written about Sola Scriptura (“by scripture alone”) before. I believe it was in the context of the Seventh Day (Sabbath) being the true Sabbath. I’m still not 100% sure where I stand on the whole “day of worship” and “Sabbath” issue – but that’s not what this post is about.

After hearing it from a couple different places, I have decided that my morning time with my Bible will be just with a journal and my Bible. I have had a lot of white noise when it comes to what it means to be a Christian. While there are a lot of really good books out there by people expounding on what Christian life should look like, I have come to a place where I need to weed out the interpretations of others and take some time to read for myself*.

I’ve decided to start with the book of John. I read a chapter (or a portion of a chapter if it’s long) and just let it sink in. I read it a few times, then I journal about my impressions.

Interestingly enough, I hear this same message today from what I read.

John 4:39-42

Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, “He told me everything I ever did!” When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay at their village. So he stayed for two days, long enough for many of them to hear his message and believe. Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe because we have heard him ourselves, not just because of what you told us. He is indeed the Savior of the world.”

So, that’s where I am today, and for this season — spending long enough to hear His message for myself, not just because of what someone else tells me.


*PS: Technically, I probably believe more in Prima Scriptura rather than Sola Scriptura, but I am SOOOO far from having a debate on these issues that this is where I will end my commentary on the topic.

Menu Plan Monday – January 12-18, 2009

Sunday, January 11th, 2009


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Wow! I actually used all of my meals last week, and on the days I scheduled them! Go figure! :D

Here’s to another planned out week!

Weekday Dinners

Monday – Taco Salad (Tortilla chips – we prefer those with lime & salt, lettuce, tomatoes, onions. cheddar cheese, taco meat, salsa, sour cream, Green Goddess dressing)

Tuesday – Leftover Taco Salad

Wednesday – Poppyseed Chicken & Rice, Green Beans

Thursday – Leftover Chicken, rice and broccoli

Friday – [Carryout - possibly with ILs?]

Backup Meal (Just in Case) – Special K Loaf, and Edamame

Weekend Breakfasts

Saturday – Biscuits and Gravy

Sunday – Leftover biscuits and gravy

Menu Plan Monday – January 4-11, 2009

Sunday, January 4th, 2009


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After all the Holiday food and schedule disruption, I am craving the normality of a schedule! This will most likely get shuffled around (as usual) but it’s good to at least have an idea of what COULD happen if things go well.

Oh, and it’s just called Menu Plan Monday on Orgjunkie’s site – I do mine on Sunday. Just so ya know… ;)

Weekday Dinners

Sunday – Baked pork loin roast, scalloped potatoes, alfredo veggies

Monday – Leftover Pork, potatoes & veggies

Tuesday – Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches, Salad

Wednesday – Leftover beef sandwiches

Thursday – Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs w/Jasmine Coconut rice & Stir-Fry Veggies

Friday – Allen Brothers Steaks, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Spinach Salad

Weekend Breakfasts

Saturday – Blueberry Pancakes, Bacon & Eggs

Sunday – Leftover pancakes, etc. (or cereal)

“Revive Me, by Jeremy Camp” : A Meme

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

1. Put your iPod or iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.


IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Infinity, by They Might Be Giants

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Beautiful One, by Jeremy Camp

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Find Me in the River, by Amy Grant/Delirious

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
For The Heart I Once Had, by Nightwish

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Open Wounds, Skillet

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
You’re Worthy of My Praise, by Jeremy Camp

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Premeditated, by Blue Stahli

WHAT IS 2+2?
Don’t Give Up, by Maire Brennan

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Walk by Faith, by Jeremy Camp

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Call Me, by Blondie

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Crazy, by Britney Spears

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Danger Zone, by Kenny Loggins

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Cycle Down, by Skillet

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Regret, by Blue Stahli

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Prisoner, by Kings X

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
High Roller Mojo, by Blue Stahli

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Nonagon, by They Might Be Giants

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
(Do You Get) Excited?, by Roxette

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Going Under, by Evanescence

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Every Time You Go Away, by Paul Young

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Seven Days of the Week (I Never Go to Work), by They Might Be Giants

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Awake, by Seventh Day Slumber

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Bye Bye Beautiful, by Nightwish

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Birthright, by Celldweller

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
High Heeled Low Life, by Blue Stahli

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Eight Hundred and Thirteen Mile Car Trip, by They Might Be Giants

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Abigail, by Irish Film Orchestra

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Trust In You, by Jeremy Camp

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
East, by Blue Stahli

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Revive Me, by Jeremy Camp


I choose to tag anyone who reads and feels like participating. If you decide to try it, I would LOVE it if you would link back here though, so I can read too! These are pretty funny! I read this on Shelley’s blog post, “Much”.

A New Year

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Happy New Year!

I have to tell you, 2008 was not my favorite year.  The past several months have been particularly challenging.  Yeah, yeah.  I know.  Challenge brings growth, but I don’t have to like it.  Two miscarriages, a long awaited but essentially missed vacation due to a monster case of bronchitis, weight gain.  Ugh.



Hello and WELCOME 2009!  :)

My last post was short and almost to the point.  Passion.  What is it that drives me?  I’d have to say that in the recent past it has been obligation, responsibility and sometimes, simply survival.  Not a very Life filled life.

This past week I have read the book “The Shack“.  Wow.  There was nothing coincidental about my Mom loaning me that book when we visited them at Christmas.  It’s cases like this that reaffirm my belief that God does things in His own perfect time.  That book was a water filled cup for my shriveled crusty sponge of a soul.  SLUURRRRRRRPPP!!!!

So here I sit, on a January 1 morning, doing one of the things that I love to do.  Blogging.  Though I don’t always have something superior to say, I like to write and I’m not going to get any better at it until I do it on a regular basis.

I’m going to pick up the book reviewing, meal planning, and general chatting.  And here and there, I hope to pose a question or two that arise in my mind for deeper study.  If anyone reading wants to chime in with your own inspiration – please do!  I really do welcome interaction!  De-lurk!

One of the first books I have in front of me to read and review is “First Place 4 Health“.  I have an idea of what this program will present.  I am all too familiar with “Christian Weight Loss Programs”.  There was a Q&A sheet that came with the book that was explaining how it’s different.  It is a revised version of a prior program that has existed for many years.  As they explained the changes (softer language, incorporating newer scientific findings) it brought me to this question:

What is the difference between softly-padded, nicely-worded walls of Law and living free in Grace?

I’ll be exploring this and more.  Hope you’ll join me!

Happy New Year!!