Company Girl Coffee ~ April 24, 2009

Thanks for stopping by. I've got fresh Starbuck's coffee and several different syrups. No pastries, as I am really trying to get back to eating right. I do NOT want to go to Hawaii in June looking like I do right now. :o(

My week has been busy with: working on senior pictures with Layne; work, sewing Binky Patrol (http://www.binkypatrol.org/) quilt tops; and...hmm. It's been a really busy week, but I can't quite think of anything substantial that I have to show for it. Sometimes it seems like I'm spinning my wheels and not doing anything with an eternal value. Like dieting, it's time for a new beginning with everything I do...

Like the rest of the nation, I have been enchanted by Susan Boyle's beautiful voice. It's doubtful there are any left who haven't seen the clip, but just in case:

I hope everyone has a blessed week. Make the most of every opportunity!

Cheryl

Praying today for: D.M. (congestive heart failure, hospice); C.A. (car accident earlier this week); T.J. (young mother whose entire body is septic and she is in critical condition); M.G. (11 year old girl hit by a car, critical condition).

Speaking of finances...

OK, we weren't speaking directly about finances, but on Friday, the Company Girls each shared ways that we live frugally.  On Sunday we had a guest speaker at church.  His sermon was titled, "God's Economic Plan." (You can view the sermon by clicking on the link.)  It was very solid Biblical advice for our finances, so I thought I would share the handout:

My husband handles our joint finances (thankfully!) and is a committed saver...so much so that sometimes I have to remind him we will need to have some money for "incidentals" ... you know, like FOOD, toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant, etc.  Because he doesn't do much of the shopping, he forgets that these things don't just automatically restock themselves. :)  He is a very hard worker and does a GREAT job with the finances - I am blessed and very grateful!

Have a wonderful week!

Cheryl