I'm Still Alive--Sort Of

So here's me, still running behind and it's October now...sigh. I came to write on my blog thinking that I had only missed announcing the September issue, but as you can see, I missed the August AND September issues of The Neighborly. How irresponsible is that?

Of course, when you consider the fact that I've spent days and days and days in the kitchen with jars and jars and jars of green beans and beets and tomatoes and pears and peaches and...well, maybe you'll forgive me?

That, and I've taken on a new ministry job. Can I tell you about it? Our church has become a host site for Angel Food Ministries. In essence, Angel Food helps people to stretch their food dollars. Once a month you can buy a $30 box of food that is worth $60-75. There are no requirements of any kind; anyone can buy a box.

The really cool part is, well, there are lots of cool parts. But one is that you can buy "specials" along with the main box. Many of them are meat specials, like a grill box or chicken tenders. Stuff like that. And they have an all-fruit and -vegetable box. In November they are going to do a Thanksgiving meal as one of their specials.

Another really cool thing is that the main box contains a number of meat items. And we all know how expensive meat is at the grocery store.

Anyway, my job is to serve as the director of this program for our church. These first couple of months have had a lot of learning attached to them, so I've been extra-busy, and if you know anything about me, you know how I don't like to have myself scheduled full.

But it is all even-ing out now, homeschooling is in full swing, the applesauce is made (just this morning), and we are starting to think about our trip home to Kansas to see my family in November. But don't worry! It's not until AFTER the November 5 "Neighborly" deadline. =]

Have a great day. It's gorgeous here and I'm going back outside for awhile.
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Chantal
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