Queenies Little Kingdom

Because my house will be full the entire weekend….I’m heading to the grocery store this afternoon. I’ve been scavenging all over the internet for yummy recipes that will help me fill up hungry people. I’ve even forced my school BFF Betsy to hand over her “secret” Potato Soup recipe! I can’t wait to put that dude together. It’s delicious.

I love having a full house. But I hate not being prepared with good meals. I have a problem, I’m anal about most everything. I try and try to be normal. Yea, it never works. The weekend is full and so is my heart. Not only is it Ally’s choir show weekend….my baby, Gates is turning sweet 16 on Tuesday! 😉

I love my life. I’m so very blessed!

If you have something fantastic to share that feeds hungry people and puts big smiles on their faces!

Please share!

Here are some of my ideas so far:

Spaghetti ( I know my guys love this )
Chicken Pot Pie
Betsy’s Potato Soup
Turnip Green Soup

I need stuff that will feed the multitudes. I can’t stand to see anyone go hungry! hehe

This weekend is going to be sooooo exciting! I can’t wait. Something very cool is happening for Ally. It’s her big Touch of Class show. She will be the LAST one to sing her senior solo. That’s an awesome spot to be in. 🙂

I’ll give you a little sneak peek of one of her costumes.

The theme for the night? Animated movies.

To choose. To make a difference. To do your part as an American. Don’t miss this opportunity to vote for the one’s who govern our great nation.

GO VOTE!!

Do you ever confuse a dream with a calling? In ministry, we use the word calling to explain to “the world” how we ended up in that profession. We felt called. Honestly, I’m not sure who would just decide being a preacher or music minister would be a good job without a calling to do so. It’s not that kind of career. The hours are long, the needs are many and it cannot be done without the work of the Holy Spirit.

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free…” Luke 4:18

So what do you do…when you have a dream and you know God is part of it, but it dies?

I’m learning that I can’t confuse my dreams with His calling. I have to filter every little thing through Him and His will for me. I tend to be a big picture person that goes back and overthinks all the details….nearly killing the whole dream. Yea, I’m deeply talented like that. I guess the big job here is figuring out what it is that God wants from me.

A Dream

To write.
To speak to women.
To lead other’s to Him.

A Calling

To write.
To speak to whomever will listen.
To lead other’s to Him.

God,
I need your blessing. I know what I see as a dream and a calling are one in the same. But, how do I get there? Help me when I have doubts. Show me which way to go when I feel lost. I don’t want to live in constant confusion. There’s work to be done….and I don’t want to miss it.
Amen

Last night was the BIG SHOW! After weeks of practice and hours of rushing from one activity to another….the girls have successfully gotten through their drama club show. It was really cool. Like last year, they had it set-up as a dessert/coffee bar evening. {Think dinner theatre} YUM!

Both girls had great roles. Gates played the Gretel Goodietwoshoes character who was on trial for the murder of Winifred Witch (poor girl). Ally was the insecure guidance counselor Mildred McTwee (who looked a tad frazzled, I might add). Every character cracked me up. The students were fantastic!

Way to go, JCHS Drama Club! And Mrs. Jarboe! (Such a creative lady)

Herlock Sholmes & Ms McTwee

Dad, Gates & Gavin

College dude sticks around & helps with LEAVES!! I <3 Indiana!

What a great weekend! Hope yours was even better! 😉