Good evening! Today I was reminded God created it! I recognize the wonderful day God created - the cool, crisp air, the beauty in my yard and all around, and just the great things that happened. No - I did not win a lottery (how could I win when I don't play?), did not get a million dollar loan to go in my loan portfolio at work, did not get a promotion, etc. I did get to wear a new suit that I really like and felt I looked very professional in, my silly neighbor didn't fall off his roof while he tried to chop off limbs of his tree, but I did get to attend our Birthday breakfast - which was honoring someone I think is awesome and admire (Happy Birthday againn Glenda), I did get to attend the 37th anniversary dinner of Meals on Wheels. There, I also had a great experience - I gained a new respect for a man I only knew by the little articles he puts in the paper on Saturday for his church. Honestly I've never thought they had much depth, but today his depth, his compassion, his knowledge of the Bible, and his sincerity came forth as he extolled the work of the Meals on Wheels organization, and told us "If you want to look into the eyes of Christ, look into the eyes of a hungry man." I can't imagine anyone attending that luncheon today not searching their heart and pocketbook, and making a donation. It was astounding to find out just how many people in Tyler and Smith County go hungry every day. Thank you Dr. John Robbins, of First Methodist Church for that soul searching lesson! I agree - the other guys didn't need to say anything. Just wish you would publish this in your article on Saturday!! The program ended with an emotional film about some of the clients and if that didn't bring a tear to every eye there - it should have. Thank you Southside for allowing me to attend! The day continued to be great - we went to the meal at Church tonight, prepared by David and Michelle Pardue and it was delicious! They did a Chicken and Sausage Gumbo that was awesome. They were much more thoughtful than I am -- they left all of the spice and hot stuff out and you could season your own - I just season it a little less lot than I like it and there it is! Thanks David and Michelle for a great lesson!!!
After the great meal - we went to class and had a great lesson on the difference in people's spiritual walk with God. Research has found there are four basic differences and although Christ represents all four, most of us fall heavily into one or the other. The purpose of the class, as I understand it, is to recognize where we are in our walk, and how the member in the pew next to us might approach their walk in a completely different way, and how it takes all of us to make the church we are, and how we can appreciate each individual and maybe understand them and their approach a little more clearly. I really learned alot tonight. Thanks Mark!
So - you have the idea - I had a great day - Travis is again loaning me his computer - and I am getting to talk to you!! Now -let's cook!!
Today for the breakfast party - I took the Taquitos Ole' Cassarole and it went over well - even for breakfast. I did add about a half can of Hatch HOT diced green chiles - sprinkled over the taquitos after the Green Chile Enchilada Sauce and before the cheese. It is really good - I got a piece today and so, so easy!! We had corn dip - really delicious, absolutely to die for - Pepperoni Bread - a coconut cake, home made sticky rolls with awesome pecans, and so much more!!
I need to say to all of you -- add the diced chiles to the recipe I gave you earlier for the Taquito Ole' Caserole -- it makes it rock!!!
Tonight I am going to give you a great cake recipe - one I think everyone would love!!
BANANA SPLIT CAKE
1-1/2 CUPS Honey Mail Graham Crackers crumbs
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple
6 medium bananas, drained, divided
2 cups cold milkj
2 pkg. (4 oz. each)vanilla JellO instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups thawed Cool Whip
1 Cup Chopped pecabs
DIRECTIONS
Mix Graham cracker crumbsm 1/4 cup sugarm and butter. Press firmly into bottom of 13 X 9 pan. Freeze 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread carefully over crust. Top with pineapple. Slice 4 bananas and arrange over pineapple.
Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread over banana layers in pab. Top with remaining 1 cup whipped topping, Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 5 hours. Slice remaining 2 bananas over top just before serving. Makes 24 servings.
Wow - it is 11:00 - Michelle is waiting on me to help with cleaning her face, Travis has gone to bed - so I had better wish each of you a good night and ask that you remember someone is going hungry tonight --Look into their eyes and seeing Jesus saying: "I was hungry and you fed me!" He also said "The least you do unto them, you do unto me!" PLEASE HELP - there was also a tragic fire at the Hudson Apartments and our local Red Cross was already there - helping the homeless with a place to sleep tonight. So many ways we can help!! Think of your blessings and share!!!! Good night and GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU!!!
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