I just looked up at a calendar we have hanging in the office and it says: "Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing life is made up of little things!" A truer statement could not be made! You see people that "have made it big" and not taken care of the little things that make their life worthwhile. Look at OUR latest example - Tiger Woods - one of the most respected athletes in quite a while - but he didn't take care of the things that should have mattered most. Now he has lost the respect of so many, lost his wife and family, lost much of his income -- and what does he have now? This could happen to all of us if we don't value the truly important things in our life that matter!
Travis came home from his retreat with his job - sick! He either has a miagraine headache or the sinus infection has finally taken hold and is not letting go! I had thought my garbage and dog duty would be over this afternoon -- but he feels so bad I would never want him to take back over. Of course tomorrow after the cataract surgery I won't be suppose to lift anything over about 20 lbs -- and that sixty pounds of dogs can pull and jerk me over -- tonight Lexie (our little black girl) saw a bird and thought she could fly too and catch it. Then she saw a man running and thought that was her invitation to try and catch him! She is one bad little girl when outside.
Today was a very busy and interesting day. I had approved a loan for a lady I did not know and she had called on Friday when I was out with my Mom and what I was told was that she said she could not come in because of the weather. Then she called Tuesday and was mad because no one called her. To make matters worse - she went to the wrong branch today and was really mad because no one told her where I was. I decided to see if the advise I received from my Mom when I was in Jr. High would still work. Back then there was a teacher that no one liked or could get along with -- she just brought out the worst in all of us. I went home mad about something she had said or done every day. Probably some of the best advise I ever received was when my Mom said: "Carole, why don't you try being nice to her - it does not matter what she says or does - just be kind and nice." And I did -- and it was amazing how she responded -- I guess she was so use to no one being nice - she ate it up. Her husband was an alcoholic and she had a terrible home life and did not know what kindness was. We became friends and I really began to respect her and enjoy her class. Well - the lady today came in ranting and raving and I calmly told her how sorry I was and we started talking and now I know that dear lady's entire life history, how many kids she has, about the daughter that died at 32, the wedding she gave that daughter's daughter, her grandchildren (have even see their pictures!) She came in hating Southside and by the time she left she hated her bank and told me I had made her day. She went to the car and brought me a jar of homemade Cajun Salsa and strawberry jam. She has 40 acres and plants 350 tomato plants each year, grows all the peppers, tomatoes, etc. The Salsa is the best I've ever eaten! IT tastes like it was picked from the garden last night! She needed someone to care about her!
How many of you like Broccoli and Cheese Soup? How many think it must be hard to make? Well - guess again. It is super easy and super good.
BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP
3 Cans Cream of Mushroom soup
3 Cans Lowfat Milk (measure in soup cans)
1 small jar Kraft jalapeno Cheez Whiz
2 - 10 o. pkg. chopped frozen broccoli
1 stick butter
1 small onion, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper* optional - but I sure put it in!!!
Saute onion in melted butter. Cook broccoli in microwave according to directions. Combine the onion, broccoli and other ingredients in medium saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes.
Travis loves my Homemade Banana Pudding - the one that I cook on the stove and he likes to eat while it is still warm. (I gave you the recipe in an earlier blog) but here is another one that is very easy - and very popular - the bowl is always cleaned out when I take it any place!
BANANA PUDDING SUPREME - given to me by Judy Boles Hamm
1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
4 bananas sliced
2 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand milk
2 cups milk (just plain milk)
1 - 5.1 oz. pkg. Instant vanilla pudding
1 Box Vanilla wafers
1- 8 oz. carton Cool Whip
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in Eagle Brand, milk, and pudding mix. Fold in 1/2 of the Cool Whip. Layer pudding, cookies, and bananas. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Chill. Enjoy!!!
I hope you try these and enjoy the raves I have had for both dishes! I also hope you have read some of Mark' blog "Tell Me A Story" - you can go to www.shilohroad.com and link to it there! Some of them are really thought provoking! I also hope you have a blessed evening and God's will - I will be back soon. (I may not can see tomorrow night but by Friday I should be fine!) So - take care - think of someone you can lift a burden for or help in some other way - they walk among us and we need to find a way to help!
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