Praying for West, Texas~How to help

Praying For West Texas

As I mentioned in my post earlier today, we are all deeply saddened by what has taken place in West, Texas.  

My daughter, a Baylor University freshmen, has asked that I pass along this link so that those of you who would like information on how to help can find ways to do so.

http://baylor.edu/west

For those of you on Facebook, Baylor has also set up a facebook page that can be found on this link.

Most importantly, please remember to keep all in West, Texas in your prayers.

Prayers for West, Texas~

While services are being held this morning in Boston to remember those precious lives lost in the Boston Marathon tragedy, we are glued once again to the tv...this time the small town of West, Texas.

Both hit a little close to home.  While we are a Georgia family, at one time my husband worked for a company whose home office was on Boylston Street in Boston, a block if that from the events of the other day.  He still has many friends who work there.  And as most of you know, Waco, Texas (20 minutes from West, Texas) has become our second home since our youngest started attending Baylor University this past fall.  And, the wonderful staff at Hillcrest Baptist Hosptial, where a lot of the victims are being treated,  have taken great care of her twice, most recently last week!

Please continue to keep all in your prayers.  And, remember to hug your loved ones!!

What's for Dinner Wednesday~

This week it is all about simple and easy!

Taco Salad

We love this simple and super easy to put together meal.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground sirloin
1 package Taco Seasoning
Frito scoop chips (we buy our scoops from Trader Joes)
Lettuce (chopped or shredded)
Shredded Mexican Cheese
Black Beans
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Taco sauce of your choice (we like Taco Bell's hot sauce)

The only real prep is the meat.  Brown the ground sirloin, drain excess fat, mix in taco seasoning packet with water that is called for.  Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Place some scoops on a plate, top with ground sirloin and toppings of your choice.  Super simple and so yummy!!

I love that this doesn't require us heating up the oven...especially on warmer nights.

And, after this past week...we were ready for simple.

Our youngest spent a day in the ER last week.  We finally got a diagnosis today (a rare form of strep that affects the kidneys, antibiotics should clear it up in no time).  And, on her way home from work today our oldest got rear-ended!  She is fine, minor damage to her truck, but a pain nonetheless.

However, all of this pales in comparison to those who are suffering in Boston.  Our heart and prayers go out to all affected by this senseless tragedy.