Ridgecrest

We are leaving in a few minutes to head to Ridgecrest. We are going down a day earlier than the youth to help get things set up. It should be a fun weekend. Pray that God works in the lives of the youth (and adults), and that everyone has a safe trip.

http://www.hbastudentconference.com

(By the way, my wonderful husband designed their webpage. If it doesn't load correctly give it a sec and try refreshing it.)

It's Official!

We now have our car again!!! All I can say is that I am very thankful that we have been sticking to our budget. If you don't have one, you should. It can help change your life. I used to spend money anytime I felt like it (before I was married). Now I know that I can only spend the money if there is still some left for the month in that particular fund. It really helped us out with the car situation.

Finally!

The word on the street is that I will get my car back today or tomorrow. Yay! No word yet on the final price...that is the part I am really not looking forward to. However, I am just thankful to be getting it back.

St. Patty's Day

Well, it's actually almost the end of St. Patrick's Day. I was so busy today that I didn't even take the time to remember that 6 years ago I was marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. I loved the British Isles, and I definitely want to go back one day. Tanner really wants to go to Scotland, and I am more than happy to go again...

Maybe one day when our vacation budget is a little bigger.

Good food and a good movie!

Yesterday I found a recipe on Rachael Ray's website for Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. First of all, I am a HUGE fan of tilapia. I am also a HUGE fan of parmesan cheese. Therefore, this recipe definitely caught my attention. I decided to make it for dinner last night. Oh my goodness! This was definitely one of my favorite things I have ever made. Plus it was sooo easy and quick. I had never cooked fish before, so I was a little worried about it. Now, I will definitely be trying more fish recipes. Another plus - it didn't make my house smell like fish!

Here is the recipe:

Marcus Nilsson Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspooons paprika 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total) 1 lemon, cut into wedges Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 400º. In a shallow dish, combine the cheese with the paprika and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and dredge in the cheese mixture. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the fish with the lemon wedges.

On another note, we went to see The Spiderwick Chronicles last night night with Tanner's family. I had no clue what this movie was about, and once I found out I really didn't think I would like it. It turned out that both of us really liked it. I'm glad we decided to give it a chance.

Class #3- check

My research class is now complete. Now I get a whole week to sit back and not have to worry about school. Up next, Theories of Counseling. I am going to enjoy this week reading things that I want to read for fun.

Blessed Be Your Name

by Matt Redman

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Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name


God, please help me to remember this song when I need it - during both good times and bad.