Adversity

I haven't wrote in a couple weeks, I'm trying to find balance. I decided I was going to focus on my family and take a couple weeks off Evening Table. The summers always seem to come with events, activities, and everyday craziness. Sometimes you just need to take a break and focus on the things that help you cope. I wanted to talk about adversity. This week a friend shared with me she was diagnosed with an unknown disease there is no cure for. Another friend of mine was at fear that she may lose her job. A friend who's recently been divorced for 3 years just found out her ex-husband is remarrying. We've all been here, faced with adversity and the anxiety that comes with the unknown path ahead of us. I heard once from a speech from Tom Osborne when people are faced with changes they do one of three things; Quit, Blame, & Opportunity.  He led to tell the story about a man who lived over 150 years ago. This man had an unfortunate early life, his wife died and he laid depressed bed ridden for months. Later he decided to get up and start a business. His business failed. So he decided to become a politician. He failed and lost time and time again. He tried 8 times and was about to give up, but he gave it another try. He then became president of the United States, his name was Abraham Lincoln. He didn't quit, he didn't blame others, he took all his downfalls and used them as an opportunity to keep growing! Look how he changed the world. How are you going to strive to overcome life's adversities you are faced with?

Weekly Dinner Plans

Sunday – Steak & Potatoes

Monday – Buffalo Chicken Sliders  & Curly Fries

Tuesday – Chicken Alfredo w/ Sun Dried Tomatoes & Salad 

Wednesday –   Brats & Beans

Thursday – Left Overs

Friday – Take Out

Saturday – Burgers & Zucchini  

Grocery List

Check your cabinets for ingredients you may already have!

·         1 lbs Ground Beef

·         1 bag frozen Tyson shredded Chicken

·         Curly Fries

·         Steaks

·         Brats

·         2 Zucchini 

·         Lettuce

·         Potatoes

·         Alfredo Sauce

·         Jar of Sun Dried Tomatoes

·         Linguine Noodles

·         Franks Hot Sauce

·         Ranch packet

·         Buns (bakery isle)

·         Provolone Cheese Sliced (1/2 lb in deli isle)

RECIPES

Sunday – Steak & Potato’s    

Marinade your steaks on Saturday. Diced some potatoes put in foil with butter, salt, pepper, & parmesan cheese. Grill potatoes and steaks on grill.

Monday – Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Curly Fries 

½ bag of Tyson frozen shredded chicken

1 packet of ranch seasoning

            1 cup of franks hot sauce

In skillet heat the chicken, add the remaining ingredients. Layer the meat on buns with lettuce. .

           

 Tuesday – Chicken Alfredo w/ sun dried tomatoes & Salad

½ Bag of Tyson Frozen shredded Chicken

                1 jar Alfredo Sauce

                1 jar of sun dried tomatoes

                Linguine Pasta

                1 bag frozen broccoli

                Basil, Salt, Pepper

Heat chicken as directed on bag. Boil Linguine Pasta as directed. Add Sauce to Chicken. Season Sauce with basil, salt and pepper & add the jar of sun dried tomatoes. Strain noodles when complete and dinner should be ready!

Wednesday – Brats and Beans

Throw your favorite brats on the grill. Heat some pork n beans in the microwave, easy dinner night!

      

Thursday – Left Over’s Night

You should have plenty of left overs to feast and eat up what you have in your fridge.

Friday – TAKE OUT

Saturday – Burgers & Zucchini   

Thaw 1 Ibs hamburger

                Zucchini

                Onion

                Butter, olive oil, salt, pepper

Make hamburger patties with salt and pepper, add some A1 sauce for some kick. Dice up your onion and put on foil with butter, oil, salt and pepper and fold together so it can steam on the grill. Slice the zucchini, & do the same with zucchini. Throw everything on grill. Top with sliced cheese