Journal 19-25 Oct

19 Oct 09

Bible Reading: I Kings 22b – II Kings 2

TAPA 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrenders his British army at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. “Out of this rabble has risen a people who defy kings.”

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: Protein Shake, oatmeal w mixed berry yogurt, coffee

Lunch: BBQ Ribs, cole slaw, fruit salad, V-8, diet coke

Supper: Taco salad, V-8, cranberry juice

20 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 3-4

TAPA 1803, The U.S. Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: oatmeal w mixed berry yogurt, coffee

Lunch: Chili over rice, bean salad, jello, V-8, diet coke

Supper: Vegetable salad, Pulled pork sandwich, grapes, V-8, diet pepsi

21 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 5-7

TAPA 1797, The Navy frigate USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” is launched in Boston.

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: Protein Shake, oatmeal w mixed berry yogurt, coffee

Lunch: Tuna wrap, bean salad, fruit salad, V-8, diet pepsi

Supper: BBQ rib salad, Mac/Cheese, grapes, Cranberry juice, pineapple juice

22 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 8-9

TAPA 1836, Sam Houston is inaugurated as president of the Republic of Texas.

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: Protein Shake, oatmeal w mixed berry yogurt, coffee

Lunch: Spaghetti/meat balls, corn, garlic bread, cherry pie, OJ, diet pepsi

Supper: Salmon, rice, steamed veggies, grapes, AJ, CJ

23 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 10-12

TAPA 1864, Union forces prevail in the Battle of Westport, near Kansas City, Missouri, one of the largest Civil War engagements west of the Mississippi. I have had many meals at that site, now crowded with shops, restaurants and bars.

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: Sausage/egg bagel, waffle, melon

Lunch: Tuna wrap, chili beans, apple, banana, plum

Supper: Crab cakes, 4 oz. steak, green beans, potato/carrot salad, apple

24 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 13-15

TAPA 1781, In Philadelphia, Congress hears a report of the American victory at Yorktown and processes to a nearby church to give thanks. (Guess there wasn’t separation of church and state, yet, huh?)

1861, The first transcontinental telegraph message is sent from San Francisco to President Lincoln in Washington, D.C.

Breakfast: Oatmeal w mixed berry yogurt, coffee

Lunch: Rotisserie chicken, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, grapes, diet pepsi

Supper: Chicken enchilada, Refried beans, mexirice, fruit salad, cranberry juice, apple juice

25 Oct 09

Bible Reading: II Kings 16-18A

TAPA 1812, Captain Stephen Decatur becomes a national hero when his ship, the USS United States, defeats the British frigate Macedonian of the Moroccan coast.

Workout: 60 mins on elliptical (5 miles); sit ups, stretching

Breakfast: 3 egg omelet w peppers, jalapenos, cheddar, biscuit w gravy, grapefruit juice, coffee

Lunch: Chicken wrap, bean salad, diet coke

Supper: Jambalaya over rice, grapes, Snapple

Chapel service: Prayer hour with Brent Sanders. One of the soldiers started snoring loudly about 14 minutes into the very monotonatic prayer.