Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Pancakes, Eggs and Bacon or Just a Cup of Coffee??

Posted on By jennifer

Good morning, friends.  There is a nip in the air here this morning.  You would think it is mid-November:)  Goodness but it has been lovely, though.  November is outdoing herself just now!  I’m off to meet at friend…heading out towards the mountains and looking forward to it.  But, first, the Hodge Podge🙂

1.  Of the following sayings, typically associated with the (American) southern way of speaking, which do you most relate to right now? Explain.

Bless your heart~too big for yer britches~ madder than a wet hen~you’re preachin’ to the choir~
knee high to a grasshopper~oh my stars
When I first read the question, I thought it was asking which phrase do I use the most often.  I thought it was a bit challenging as I don’t often (or ever) use any of these phrases.  Or many other southern favorites:)  But now that I am reading the question correctly, it seems even more challenging.  Which one do I relate to?  (How would I relate to knee high to a grasshopper?)  I suppose it would be “you’re preachin’ to the choir.”  I’ve had a few post-election discussions with friends including one yesterday over lunch.  Not surprisingly, the majority of my friends share my views and/or have similar opinons (and votes).  So our discussions/debates/etc. are, for the most part, simply preachin to the choir (or “attempting to persuade or convince an audience that already agrees with the speaker’s viewpoint.”)

2. The Hodgepodge lands on (US) Veterans Day this year. Are you a veteran? Have a family member who’s a veteran? If you answered yes, tell us something about them. Will you do anything to mark the day in some special way?  Not a veteran and no veterans in my house (depending on how you define the term veteran).  My husband and I will attend a dinner and special service at church tonight honoring veterans.  It is the first time our church has done this, so not exactly sure what to expect or how it will go, but we are looking forward to it.

3. Is breakfast for dinner a stroke of genius or a sign of total household collapse? Is breakfast for dinner a regular thing at your house? Are all family members on board?  Not exactly a stroke of genius.  I think of breakfast for dinner as resourceful.  I think of my grandmother (and perhaps Mom as well) putting a full meal on the table even as the cupboards were getting bare, but it was not quite time for grocery shopping.  I don’t remember having pancakes or waffles for dinner too often as a child but I’m sure we thought it was a treat…if just for the novelty of it.  We do not have breakfast for dinner.  Perhaps we should??:)

4. How do you see the world?  Well, my goodness.  The Hodge Podge is really getting deep.  Not sure how succintly I can answer this question.  As a Christian, I see this world from a biblical view.  It was created by God and He loves it; however, it is so broken by sin (so very broken).  I try to see the world through His eyes (with mercy and genuine concern), especially when it seems evil is “winning,” but I will admit to many conflicting emotions.  I also believe judgment will come but am grateful for His long-suffering mercy.  I am also encouraged by the truth that, despite my feelings or fears, He is always in control.

5. And this week’s gratitude question-what’s something about your surroundings (home, neighborhood, city) you’re grateful for? Oh goodness…another challenging question for me.  I do not exactly “like” where I live – the city, our county or this DC metropolitan area as a whole.  I confess to complaining about it often.  And that is a shame.  This is exactly where God has placed me.  For that alone, I need to be grateful and to have a better attitude.  We do love our home.  Not only is the house itself “just right” for us but our neighborhood is nice.  I feel safe here.  For me, that is a (very) big deal and I will make that my grateful thing today!

6. Insert your own random thought here.  Still thinking about breakfast….that is not your typical American breakfast pictured above.  I believe our UK friends call that a Full English breakfast.  A full breakfast indeed!  A question for my British friends:  how often would you eat this breakfast?  Daily, weekly or just for holidays perhaps?  For those of you here in the states, how often do you eat a full (American) breakfast? People really do have strong opinons and habits around breakfast.  So, I am curious.  Also, what do you think of baked beans for breakfast:)

Now that I mention, I have not yet had breakfast.  So, I’m off.  Have a great day, friends and thanks for stopping by!!

Hodge Podge

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  1. I love a full English and am a fan of baked beans on toast which is common there. We do not have a full English very often. And no thanks to the black pudding. We tend to eat light breakfasts during the week (yogurt, avocado toast, cereal) and sometimes eat breakfast out after church or if we have nothing to do on a Saturday morning, and that would be something more filling. I love breakfast out. Enjoy your day in the mountains. Our weather has been spectacular here and I am soaking it all in.

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