Set Free

One of our favorite recipes here at the apartment is the Spaghetti Casserole.  I love it because it tastes better as leftovers than plain spaghetti does.  And when it's just the two of us it carries for a couple days. :)  It's really nice to make before I know I'm going to be away, so I know Jon gets a good meal with easy clean up. :) Ingredients: (fills up a 9x13 "casserole pan") 2 lb hamburger 1 large (4 lb 3 oz) container of Prego Traditional Italian sauce (Use whatever is your favorite traditional spaghetti sauce, or make homemade....but I'm not gifted in that area yet.) I use about 3/4 of the container. Zita noodles (or whatever noodles you want) 2 bags of shred cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese you want really)  We love cheese, so I load it big time! :) Directions: (read all before you begin) 1. Boil water/ cook pasta and drain.  (You need enough pasta to cover the pan evenly twice.) 2. Brown hamburger (drain) [My skillet is not big enough t...

"He who spare the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him."  Proverbs 13:24 Okay, I know I'm not a parent.  But I'm observant after all these years with children........ Last week I had an interesting experience.  One that maybe parents can relate to, but I desperately cry out to God that He will provide peace.  While visiting my sister, my nephews were so motivated to have me take them to the Learning Post.  When we got to the store the boys rushed to the train table (play area provided for kids so moms can enjoy shopping). :)  Melissa and I crack up because the boys have a train table at home, in yet they get so delighted to play at the Learning Post! L to R: Max (2), Jack (4), and Sam (5) Sam and Jack came with me to the Learning Post. My nephews went straight for the trains, but this time there were two boys already playing with "their trains." I'm sure you can imagine what is already about to happen. Th...