SOAP: Week 10 - Sirach

SOAP: Scripture verse, Observation, Application, and Prayer.

S - "My child, from your youth choose discipline; and when you have gray hair you will find wisdom.  As though plowing and sowing, draw close to her; then wait for her bountiful crops.  For in cultivating her you will work but little, and soon you will eat her fruit."  (Sirach 6: 18-19)

O - I have a very close relationship with a disciplined individual in my life...my husband.  I've seen him grow after his heart surgery.  He is very disciplined about what he eats and getting enough exercise now.  I wish I can be more like him.  My eating habits and exercise can both improve.  Not to mention, some bad habits I've picked up from my youth.  I also wish I could clean and purge clutter in my house better.  My hubby can sit down and read for lengths on end while I get distracted and side tracked.  That is the whole reason why I'm doing this SOAP meme for me to improve on my discipline skills.  I enjoy reading scripture and trying to apply it to my life.

A - This will be my application of discipline in my life if I want to lose weight and be healthy:

Prayer:  Say the devotion and decade of the rosary with my son every day.  Say the St. Michael's prayer on EWTN every day.  Go to adoration at least once a week and say rosary or read something spiritual.

Diet:  Eat no more than 300 calories per meal and no snacking until I reach my desired weight.

Exercise: At least three times a week at the gym and continue walks with hubby (I walk on the treadmill or ride the bike for 30 minutes at the gym.)  I also need to lift my hand weights at home twice a day.

Cleaning/Purging: Pick one small area every day to clean and purge (believe me...there is plenty around here to keep me busy.)  Also, to keep a clean sink.

Reading:  Do a SOAP meme every week, keep up on my son's homeschool grading, read at least 30 minutes to an hour per day, Write the Word from http://www.shop.cultivatewhatmatters.com every day.

Cooking:  Try at least one new recipe a week.

P - Dear Lord, please help mothers who have to manage their time on their own be able to meet the needs of their families with grace and discipline.

Simple Woman's Daybook - September 2017

I am participating in a Simple Woman's Daybook for September 2017.

Outside my Window... The sun is shining and the sky is blue.  It is beautiful around 73 or so.

I am Thinking...that I'm glad that I was able to go to 5:00 p.m. Mass.  Everyone else went to 8:30 a.m. Mass.

I am Thankful... for the two homeschool coops we are in this year.

In the Kitchen...my son and his girlfriend are making us chicken, pasta, and asperigus

I am Wearing...Blue jean capris, purple and blue striped tee, grey and pink jacket, and flip flops.

I am Creating...a plan for my chemistry class to teach the kids about chemical bonds with legos, marshmallows, and toothpicks.

I am Looking Forward to...My turn in the coop when I'm not the lead teacher.  I am the lead teacher for the first three classes.

I am Hearing...  My son and his girlfriend and my daughter and her boyfriend all watching the Green Bay Packers game.

Around the House...We still have to find someone to buy our piano and to give away our couch.

I am Praying...for all my children.  

One of My Favorite Things...was tailgating at a new place the last Maryland game.

A Few Plans for Next Week... have my journal writing class tomorrow. 

Here are some recent pics of my sons camping trip: 

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