Catching on like Wildfire

They always say that a good thing grows quickly. No, that's not really how they say it, but I have yet to consume my prerequesite amount of coffee for the morning. What I mean to say is that when people find out about a worthy cause, a great sale, or a hip new band, they spread the word--telling all of their friends that this is something that they NEED TO KNOW.

Well, here's my YOU NEED TO KNOW for the day:

http://catecantrell.blogspot.com/

I know her Daddy. He was part of the group of youths from a church about 20 miles away that we would often see at regional events. I eventually began doing ministry with several people from that group. Like alot of things that you do when you are 15 and 16 years old, the fervor sometimes doesn't last. I will be the first to admit that I don't do as much with the church as I used to, and I miss it. But this guy...he and his family are the real deal. If only there were a few more like them in the world.

Point of the story: they need prayers. Lots and Lots of prayers.

Weight Gain waiting to Happen

1. Wash to pack
2. Need to pack
3. Buy here (specialty food and toiletries)
4. Buy there (all other food)
5. Menu and recipes

Yes, it's vacation time. 9 Days in Destin. We've got a revolving door condo for the week. Some of us are going up at the beginning of the week, some in the middle, and some coming for the second weekend. We were going with another group, but the master bedroom couple broke up and he canceled the second condo because he is bringing the "other woman" with him and doesn't want us around. Well, tough. We just got another condo. Now that puts the Executive Chef duties all on myself. Not that i'm not up for it...check out this menu:

Saturday 6.7.2008
Dinner
Baked Chicken served alongside Rice two ways
Assorted Vegetables

Sunday 6.8.2008
Lunch
Boiled Shrimp Salad

Dinner
Steak Quesadillas
Fresh Pico de Gallo, Fresh Guacamole

Monday 6.9.2008
Dinner
Choice of Grilled Steaks or Blackened Mahi Mahi
Basil Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Cucumber Tomato Salad

Tuesday 6.10.2008
Lunch
Rice Cooker Jambalaya
A delightful blend of meats and vegetables in a tomato/stock base

Wednesday 6.11.2008
Lunch
Grilled Chicken served atop a bed of Spinach Salad

Dinner
Grilled Shrimp
Fresh Spinach Fettuccine topped with Fresh Basil Pesto
Side Salad

Thursday 6.12.2008
Lunch
Meatloaf with Assorted Vegetables


Friday 6.13.2008
Dinner
Grilled Steaks and Scallops
Dirty Rice
Cucumber Tomato Salad

Saturday 6.14.2008
Lunch
Pita Bread Pizzas
Various fixings to make your own custom pizza

ASSORTED BREAKFAST ITEMS
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Homemade Kolaches
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Homemade Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches

ASSORTED DESSERT ITEMS
Inside Out Oreos
Crème Brule
Assorted Fresh Fruits