Happy Homemaker Monday 4-21-25

 

Linking up with the amazing Sandra for this Happy Homemaker Monday...

** The Weather **

A few showers today for driving...more on this later 🠋

** As I look outside my window **

No rain yet, sun not quite up...

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post waiting to do my radio segment, then off to chiropractor before finishing loading up the car, again more about this 🠋

** OOTD **

Lounge wear for driving, again more 🠋

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Level 70 is going to be EPIC!!

 

** What I'm reading **

I wasn't going to start a different book, but found this at the local book swap and once I started it I couldn't stop😏 

** TV Shows this week **

Cleaned out a few DVR'd shows so that there would be room for regular programming selection's. 

** Menu Plan **

 The Mr is on his own this week 

I've left him with lots of options, all he has to do is pull from freezer and heat up! Will he🤔 who knows. 

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

April Challenge 23/30 so far 19/30

** Goal/To Do List **

Only goal this week is to have fun and enjoy time with the G'kid,

We're going Hiking!! Brown County Indiana here we come!! 4 days, 3 nights of hiking, walking, shopping, eating just being together. 

** Around The House **

Basic routine done this morning, and that will be all until sometime NEXT week. Yep, next week. Once I get home from hiking, I leave with the Kid to stay in Louisville for Derby weekend, then home for a couple of days before leaving for Flying Pig long weekend...Are ya exhausted just reading all this LOL!

 

** Project this Week **

 

Hiking and Walk/Run Fun

** Today's Motivation **

Being accepted as an Ambassador for this group was quite the surprise! It does not only motivate me, but encourages me to continue with multiple challenges I do for myself. 

** Something fun to share **

This is Sooo me!

** Looking forward to this week **

Having as much fun as I possibly can with the G'kid and once home

going with the Kid for even more Fun

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

I Trust in you O Lord; I say, ''You are my God.'' My times are in your hands

Happy Easter + Happy #70

 

Day off to enjoy Easter & My level70 Birthday!

Later Saturday morning = Deviate = no Bueno + Easter/Birthday Eve

Normal Saturday race mornings start at 5am..This morning I slept in 30'ish minutes [deviation] since the race wasn't starting until 9am. My Mr and I was able to have morning coffee and have some conversation. We talked about my Big Birthday on Easter no less and decided we would go get dinner tonight to beat the holiday crowds. I got camera gear together, made my oatmeal-to-go, another coffee to go and headed out with plenty of time to just enjoy the drive to Coldstream.

For once...and I mean, for once I actually drove the posted speed limits [deviation].

🤷 Why?? Because I had Plenty of time...I enjoyed to sun starting to peak out from the clouds, I was enjoying my Spotify tunes, enjoying sipping my to-go ☕coffee, and for once drove the speed limit [deviation, I take after my grandmother-lead foot]. I even took a different exit [deviation] to get on Hwy68 for a longer straight shot before the mad dash on New Circle Road...

Oh, So Smooth sailing with nothing but green Lights! Because that never happens [deviation]! 

Getting on New Circle was a Breeze...next to no traffic [deviation]! Odd! Again, driving the posted speed limits when luckily, I happen to look in my rear-view mirror and there was a Speeding car on my tail around exit 6!! They swerved Just in Time before they would have rear-ended me! WTH! Then I started noticing the car start swerving back and forth, right lane - left lane very erratic! And again, luckily next to No Traffic this morning...Thank Goodness! My exit is 9B so I thought I would try and catch up to at least get the make/model of the car so I could call it in.. There was no catching up...I got to my exit and as I was turning, I seen the car crash into the barrier and bounce back to the other side of the road. 

By the time I was able to turn around and go check on the driver a delivery truck driver had stopped and was also on scene. A bicyclist on the trail called 911, I am NOT a hero so please don't think that. I was Mad because he also hit me, but still I didn't want there to be serious injuries. The driver was So..Messed..Up! As in still Drunk-High- or both. It was apparent he did not know what happened. Air Bag of course deployed, I wasn't sure if he had a seat belt on or if the delivery guy unhooked it. All I know is the driver was missing a lot of teeth, had cuts on his arm, and a huge gash under his chin. The delivery driver started gagging from the blood so I knew he wouldn't be much help, all he could do was keep his hand on the driver's shoulder, keep him in the car and look in the opposite direction... I checked the fluids coming from the car and attempted to keep blood to a minimum. Luckily EMT/EMS/Paramedics showed up and took over the medical stuff...I reported to one of them what happen prior to the crash. As I was leaving the Lexington Police showed up, so I relayed the same info to them as well...

What a horrendous start to my Saturday morning....but Why?? [deviation] I got up later, I left my house later, I took a different route, I drove the speed limit...all Deviations! 

I made it to the race, still early, delivered swag, and made this 🠟social media post🠟 Only because it was on my mind,,,

*****First and foremost I want to Thank GOD for watching over me this morning. Secondly, I want to thank Laura Coombs & Bob Baney for the 1st Aid Safety training. The erratic driver that came SO close to rear ending me at exit 6/7 crashed just past exit 9B...I gave assistance I could while waiting on EMS/EMT/Lexington police.

By God's grace, no other cars were involved.*****

I called the Mr just to make sure once he seen the post I wanted him to know I was Okay. Unless it's one of my Own as in daughter/Grands/Mr [until after that is]...I'm not one of those people that fall apart in a crisis.

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The race was nice sized with several runners for a great cause, helping the homeless. New Life Day Center was the charity partner. Though I was quieter this morning after the near crash incident I still feel like I had a good time with everyone...so when a runner asked if I would take their picture of course I said yes...BUT...I always turn around for selfie time, LOL

Eric Armbrecht in the blue. I tell runners that if they send me photos like this I would share on the blog. Eric is the first to actually send me a picture!

View other race photos HERE...

View race results HERE...

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I stuck around long enough to get my miles in, thank you Donna for joining me. Then off I went.

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Heading home, again, I Almost was cutoff in heavy traffic...W.T. H!! That was it, I decided once I got home my Big Butt was staying put! Worked on photo link, sent them to Bob, and did nothing. When the Mr got home from work I was already showered and in lounge clothes...Sorry Honey I had Way to many deviations/close calls today I want to just stay home...where I/We are safe. So here we are

Feet up, Safe and sound at Home Sweet Home... Easter/Birthday Eve !!

Open face burgers and Tater salad on the menu, maybe a brew or 2 [me not Mr] relaxing.

The BIG Level70 tomorrow and I want to see it.

Good Friday Service

 MC for tonight's He is Risen service Rev. Phillip Johnson 

The Seven Last Words of Jesus, recorded in the Gospels, are seven different sayings Jesus uttered while on the cross. They are: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do," "Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise," "Woman, behold, your son! Behold, your mother," "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" "I thirst," "It is finished," and "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Deacon Welch...

1. "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do"

(Luke 23:34): Jesus shows compassion and forgiveness for those who crucified him, recognizing their ignorance and error. 

Deacon Swann

2. "Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise"

(Luke 23:43): Jesus speaks to a fellow criminal who is also crucified, promising him a place in Paradise. 

Deacon Smith

3. "Woman, behold, your son! … Behold, your mother!"

(John 19:26-27): Jesus, from the cross, entrusts his mother Mary to John the Apostle and John to Mary. 

Lanny Lockett

4. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

(Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34): Jesus quotes Psalm 22, expressing a sense of abandonment and suffering as he carries the weight of humanity's sins. 

My Mr Steve

5. "I thirst"

(John 19:28): This statement highlights Jesus' physical suffering and is fulfilled by the Roman soldier who offers him wine mixed with water.

Johnny Lofton

6. "It is finished"

(John 19:30): This word signifies the completion of Jesus' mission, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the offering of his life as a sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. 

Deacon Ball

7. "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"

(Luke 23:46): Jesus, with his last breath, entrusts his soul to God the Father. 

*****

An amazing time [as always] with our First Baptist Church family - they always do a "Glo" hunt so refreshments were served while Easter eggs were hidden for the littles.. 

Work day for me tomorrow for Brandon True Memorial 5K, headed home to prep.

What Does Maundy Thursday Mean?

Christ's "mandate" is commemorated on Maundy Thursday---"maundy" being a shortened form of mandatum (Latin), which means "command."  It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He said this commandment to His disciples. Jesus and his disciples had just shared what was known as the Last Supper and he was washing their feet when he stated:

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34).

What Was the New Commandment Given on Maundy Thursday?

Well, for one thing, it raised the definition of love to a new and higher standard. Jesus sacrificially met His followers' deepest need---that of new spiritual life and the forgiveness of sins. He even loved His enemies, and He calls us to show love to those who don't appear to deserve it. Just as Jesus loved sinners "to the end" (or "to the max" John 13:1) when He had nothing to gain from them, so must we. The Bible says that there was nothing attractive about sinful mankind that drew Him to love us. God loved us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8). Salvation is not only a wonderful gift that protects us from the penalty that we deserve Romans 6:23 , the work of Christ also embues new life, grants spiritual strength, and motivates godly action in those who believe:

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works." (Titus 2:11-14)

While Scripture doesn't forbid us to commemorate days like Maundy Thursday, the main question is are we observing Christ's new command to love---especially those who deserve it least?

"Beloved, let us love one another. For love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love." (1 John 4:7-8)

Many churches observe Maundy Thursday with a Communion service and a foot-washing ceremony. These traditions help Christians reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and his commandment for us to love and serve others.

What Does Communion Have to Do with Maundy Thursday?

Often, during communion, a pastor will read the following passage about what happened on the events of Maundy Thursday:

1 Corinthians 11:23-26: "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."

Every time we participate in communion, we recognize what happened during the events of Maundy Thursday. That our Lord Jesus was betrayed, to be tried and crucified the next day on Good Friday.

What Happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?

In the Garden of Gethsemane, after Jesus prays in earnest to the Lord, the disciple Judas Iscariot leads a mob to Jesus to arrest him and try him in a kangaroo court, which ultimately leads to his execution.

Jesus predicts this will happen earlier in the night.

Before these events take place, Jesus participates in the Last Supper with his followers, in which he breaks the bread and passes around a cup of wine, signifying His sacrifice. In the Garden of Gethsemane, he pleads with the Lord to take away the cup of wrath from him but also submits to the Father's will. The apostles fall asleep during these hours of agony and anxiety.

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 4-14-25

 What a weekend! Saturday was a 11hour day for Horse Capital Half/Full-Marathon you can see photos Here  and  Here  I had planned on doing a race recap but quite frankly I ran out of time and I was TIRED!! Went to bed at 7pm and didn't get up until 5'ish yesterday...Was it worth it?? Well of course it was LOL! Yesterday was the Get Moving Kick-off event, I had already committed to help with getting it organized and take photos, so didn't work the race in Midway. My RaceRise partner apparently forgot I wasn't going to it and failed to get another photographer UGH!! I forwarded the email I had sent letting him know when & what race events I was doing [as I always do] but he said he overlooked yesterdays with everything he had going on...🤔Umm, hello!! He's preaching to the choir here...I'm enough of that let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday shall we.

** The Weather **

Good Looking temps coming up this week...Thank Goodness!

** As I look outside my window **

Sun is shining and a nice 64°

 ** Right now I am **

Drinking ☕coffee, enjoying time with the Mr before our busy day starts...

** OOTD **

Lounge attire for now, changing into yard workout clothes then walk/run gear when Mr leaves for his volunteer shift.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I am BEYOND blessed, and overflowing with so much Gratitude this morning. There's more going on with my schedule and Man'O'Man am I excited!!

 

** What I'm reading **

Almost finished with Fern Michael book then will concentrate more on 'the Glitz'

** TV Shows this week **

A Lot of DVR action going on...the Mr and I have been outside more in the evenings and just building up programs for us once seasons end for programs.

** Menu Plan **

Mix Beans & Ham over Rice

Frz pkg meal [aldi's]

Pot Pie

Meat Loaf

Fish

Chicken Sausage

Corn Chicken Chowder

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

April Challenge 23/30 so far, I'm at 14/30

** Goal/To Do List **

Prep more freezer meals for the Mr, Spring hike trip is next week.

Laundry 

** Around The House **

Daily routine along with bleaching kitchen.

 

** Project this Week **

Highest priority will be to finish this area with mulch.

** Today's Motivation **

Mr is convinced I'm getting shunned by a few [I guess so called] ''friends'', all because I've been focusing on getting involved with community action/politics & bettering myself with hefty goals...and you know, that's OKAY.  So, as I count down to season 70 there's NO STOPPING me!

** Something fun to share **

6 MORE DAYS IS MY BIRTHDAY!!

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg

Though I don't plan on hiking Tuesday I do plan on going Wednesday evening with Hikerbabes group. 

** From the camera **

A few of my Casey County Explorer's came to yesterday's Get Moving Kick-off.

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday 4-7-25

Hello Monday, and Happy Homemaker Monday with Sandra. It's been a week of rain & storms here in central Kentucky. I've tried to get a few things done and have been consistent with blogging...Let's get with the categories shall we..? 

** The Weather **

We might get a few days reprieve from the Rain & Thunderstorms...

** As I look outside my window **

It's Early:ThirtyAM - dawn is barely making an appearance with current temp of 27°

I'm glad I covered up my tender Clematis ladies..I have buds ready to bloom and don't want anything to happen to them. At this point though I may need to build a hut around them with these nighttime temps. 
 

 ** Right now I am **

Drinking coffee, working on this post..

** OOTD **

Night clothes for now, will be changing into warm leggings and top for my walk/run. I really need to get 3-4 miles in today.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Feeling excited! my runner girl Vicky surprised me with this map.

1st State pin in my map will be in just a few weeks with Flying Pig 3-way w/Cheese..Eeek!

I don't feel ready, but it'll be what it'll be. 

** What I'm reading **

** TV Shows this week **

DVR is getting full, LOL...but that's ok since most shows will be on 'pause' for the summer season...

** Menu Plan **

 

A little plan ahead is needed but for a few days this is on the menu...

** No unNecessarySpending Challenge Update **

March ended with a Win let's see what I can do for April, the Challenge is 23/30 so far, I'm at 6/30

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Sinking Funds Categories for 2025 have changed some:

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 1800$/1065$/735$

Pet Care Fund 500$/375$/125$

Pantry Freezer Restock 1000$/145$/855$

Trips &/or Race'cations 4000$/385$/3615$

Indoor Outdoor Projects 900$/330$/570$

Car Maintenance 350$/350$/0$

 Phone Upgrade 800$/300$/500$

Club Dues/Sponsorships 900$/75$/825$

2025 Christmas 1200$/358$/842$

                         Balance To Go w/o Trips: 4452$

                          Balance to Go with Trips: 8067$ 

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Credit Card = On Track to pay off in 2 months, but will be used for

Race'cations/50 State accommodations... [ I may need to get a J.O.B ! ]

** Goal/To Do List **

First, coffee & trying to work out my weekly schedule when my office assistant decided it was time for a nap...I woke him up early this morning 🤣

** Around The House **

Other than Basic routine, I hope to get the floors refreshed.

With these cats I don't have rugs down, so there are tracks from the Mr and cat paw prints from them being in the basement. 

 

** Project this Week **

   
Hopefully we can get the basement dried out...  

With all the record-breaking rain fall we've had, it was inevitable the basement would take on water... 

** Today's Motivation **

Though a bit conceded, it's the truth on so many levels. 

** Something fun to share **

Not sure it's ''fun'' for anyone else but I do enjoy getting these adjustments...and when he does my sinus adjusting OMG! I haven't taken any sinus meds yet! [knock on wood] 

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg with the Gal Pals, it's been a few weeks.

Hike tomorrow with the G'Kid,

** From the camera **

Finally able to get some weeding done in one of the flower beds,

Hopefully I'll be able to throw more mulch this week, that is IF the rain holds off... 

** Reflection(s) **

Sometimes I feel frazzled, I tend to drive myself to get more & more done. Help me calm my mind, help me focus on your wonderous Truth.