Wow - it is late and I am tired. I stayed about 3 hours at the church working and preparing for tomorrow night's meal - and unless a castastrophe takes place - the meal should be good. We got the potatoes washed, seasoned, wrapped and ready to bake. The cakes are baked and ready to ice - the meat is tucked in our ovens - Sue's, Gwynn's and mine - dressing for salad is made, the nuts and noodles are toasted -- so hopefully we will be ready when Mr. Lee shows up at 5:30. None of this preparation or the ability to be ready would be possible if it wasn't for wonderful people like Ruth - it was such a treasure getting to work with her again (we used to have such fun doing hot dogs, treats, planning parties and retreats, and counseling our teens (sometimes not so fun) from Omen Road -- we were a good team and we still are!!!), Travis, Gwynn and Michelle. Thanks ya'll.
Did you get the opportunity to read Mark's blog today about a boy named Addie - it was so good! If you are not following this blog -- it is definitely worth a couple of minutes a day -- it is kind of my "devotional for the day!" It can be found at http://mark-edge-tellmeastory.blogspot.com - and it is worth the time!! Now - Mark - you can pay me next week! No - I am serious - read it - you will like it and gain some wonderful insight into how we should live!
Being with Ruth tonight made me think about friendship and no matter how much time passes - the time passes away so fast when you are with a real friend - and it is like it was only yesterday you were working and planning the "next event" with them! I hope you have a friend like that -- there is nothing better on this earth- unless it is the promise of being with our Lord in Heaven!! You know - we all have a friend like that - if we will only take the time to call on Him!!!
I am going to start telling you about some healthy foods - some facts and recipes -- but tonight I want to tell you and "my dear sister Alice, "HOW TO SEASON A SALAD BOWL"
First thing you should know -- is "YOU SHOULD HAVE A WOODEN BOWL" - but you know what - I was at the church tonight and for as much salad as I was preparing -- there were only these great big plastic tubs! I treated them as if I had the most expensive wooden bowl ever purchased - so season whatever bowl you are using! Pour enough good Olive Oil in the bowl -- probably for a normal size bowl - about 2 tablespoons full, then add to the olive oil - 2 or 3 cloves of garlic - pressed are best, about 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, several dashes of Penzey's Fresh ground black pepper (the only kind I think is worth the money), rub into the bowl and then add lettuce and other ingredients and toss well. You can still use a dressing but this just gives the salad a delicious "gourmet touch!"
Stay tuned for "beans" -- the benefits and recipes to try!!! Now have a blessed night's sleep (no leg cramps I pray) and God's will - I will survive tomorrow night and talk with you again.
Oh - Please pray for my Mom - remember 92 - she is having a pacemaker "installed" Friday and although it is a simple procedure - she is 92!! Thanks!!!
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