Saturday 27 March 2010

A restful weekend


Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We are appreciative it is the weekend; and it has been a most relaxing Saturday. We had a full tid week; so today, we are extra thankful to simply 'take some quiet time out'.

We have been 'puttering' in our bittidz garden; and it has been so peaceful. Wonderful time of year, to see new plant / floral life emerge and enthusiastically sprout! Our strawberry plant has multiplied; so we will locate a large plastic planter to consolidate the flourishing strawberry shoots, which leaves the other planters ready to utilize for our spring / summer vegetable herb patch. - ie. Sweet basil, dill, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red and green peppers, cilantro, butter lettuce, etc. Our other herb plants such as thyme, tarragon, mint (3 kinds - spearment, chocolate, and regular), parsley, marjoram, rosemary, sage, Greek oregano, garlic chives are already springing to life! There is nothing nicer than fresh grown produce from one's garden!

For the garden ground, we will cover the leaves with fresh soil, that Alan will shovel from a public dirt pile. It is much more economical to gather / shovel the dirt oneself, package it in bags, and then cart it off. Alan will be shoveling: while I hold the ten bags steady. We were going to rake up the leaves and put them in our compost; however, we think it is healthier (and less work) to just 'leave the leaves as is', and just add the manure topsoil to the earth mix.

Today, while we were savouring our breakfast, we read a tidbitz excerpt from the pamphlet / booklet ('Our Journey') from Charles Price, of 'Living Truth'. ie. "Revelation 2-7 says "To the one who conquers.' Conquers means "overcomes, doesn't give up, endures to the end." Similar phrases show up in Revelation 2:10-11, 17, 26 and 3:5." To both Alan and I, that is indeed, an uplifting tidbit of encouragement!

Alan and I have the Faith, Hope, and Trust in Him; anticipating joyfully and confidently that He has a GOOD plan for us. (He has a Good Plan for all of us!). Working with several options, we will know more bittidz early next week.

Tonight, we are going to relish a steak (from Costco) and Alan has marinated it for most of the day; so it will be wonderfully juicy and tender. Along with some red (red potatoes are healthier than white potatoes re: cholestoral, so it is said) new potatoes (sliced in half, baked, and roasted in a bit of garlic, butter, and dill - at 350 degrees for about 45 to 60 minutes), a Caesar salad, and a glass (or two!) of delicious South African Red Wine (Robert's Rock - a very good price at the moment!), this will be a special 'International' dinner. (Red wine is very good for you!). We have not had steak for awhile; and marinating certainly helps with the meat's tenderness and flavour! There will be a bittid of leftover steak; as we will slice it on the diagonal, as in 'Steak Chateaubriand' style. The 'leftovers' will stretch into another meal; as in a generous steak sandwich for each of us.

Tomorrow morning, I will embrace the Vision Channel - ie. 'Hour of Power', 'Enjoying Everyday Life', and 'Living Truth'. Other encouraging ministries - ie. 'Door of Hope'. 'Tomorrow's World', 'The Armour of God', etc. also provide excellent resources, as well as solid Biblical teachings.

Here is wishing you a nice Saturday evening and a restful Sunday. Alan and I are Abiding and Resting in Him. Have always loved this photo image; do not know where the picture was taken; but certainly from a beautiful part of the world, methinks! We have many Blessings to be Thankful for!

Skal with a glass of 'Robert's Rock!'

Peace and God Bless.

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