Quote of the day

 

A Prayer of Hope

 Almost every day for the past few months, I have awaken to feelings of dread and hopelessness.  My morning anxiety levels are through the roof.  And I cannot pinpoint anything specific as to the cause, it is just the overall state of the world these days.  I will make it through...daily, weekly and monthly until another year has passed.  But I find comfort in prayer, especially prayers of hope so I share this one I found with you.  Be blessed.  That is all

Thought for the morning

 It is the end of another week that has both been short and long.  I have absolutely no sense of time anymore and even though when I'm in the moment, the days seem long, they are short in reflection.  Ah, well.  Tomorrow will begin another short long week and I will keep going.  I woke up this morning to a lovely rainy day.  I'm probably one of the few that feels that way, but I do love them.  Not only do we need the rain as it's been awhile, but I find it very relaxing.  If only they would happen on days when I didn't have to leave the house lol  I'm not working today, but am supposed to be ringing handbells at FBC.  Originally, we were suppose to be outdoors, socially distanced and masked, ringing on the church steps during service.  Of course, the rain has other ideas.  Now, I'm just biding my time waiting to see what the rain plan is.  We may ring socially distanced in the sanctuary or may have to reschedule.  It all depends on how everyone in the choir feels about it.  I am fine either way because we will be distanced and the sanctuary is pretty large.  Until I find out, I'm just going to have my coffee, listen to some music and enjoy the rain and be thankful that I am here for another day.  Be blessed!

That is all

Song of the week - Feed the Birds

 This is one of those songs that I often wake up to in my head.  It's been in my head all morning today, so I thought I'd share it.  Love this song!  Enjoy!

Quote of the day

 And graciously!

It Is Well With My Soul

 Like many people these days, my soul is not always well.  I wake up in the throngs of anxiety for no reason other than the state of this world we are in.  And I find myself constantly asking God "Why?" about so many things right now.  But this song is one of my go to songs to calm me and help me to find some peace, which is what I'm needing a lot more of these days.  Enjoy!

Recipe of the week - Sausage, mushroom and egg bake

 If you're looking for something delicious and easy for breakfast (or dinner like we had it) this is really good!  It's from Taste of Home.  We love having breakfast for dinner but I wanted to try something other than scrambled eggs....which I love.  This was good and we'll have it again definitely!  Enjoy!

Sausage, Mushroom and Egg Bake

1 lb bulk sausage

2 10.5 cans of cream of mushroom soup

sliced mushrooms

9 large eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup 2% milk

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over medium heat until sausage no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, drain.  Stir in soup.  In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and pepper; stir in the sausage mixture.

Transfer to a lightly greased 2 qt baking dish.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center of casserole comes out clean.

Song of the day - Back to Before

 Last night, as I was watching one of my YouTube playlists, this video came on.  I hadn't seen it in a long time, but it's one of my favorite songs from Ragtime.  And Lea Salonga has such an amazing voice, she serves this song very well.  And I love the message that it sends out.  Enjoy!

Quote of the day

 Some Tuesdays, it's very true LOL

A Morning Prayer

 

Recipe of the week - Pasta with Shrimp in Parmesan Cream Sauce

 This recipe came from an old issue of Southern Living.  I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and this turned out to be perfect.  I've made it several times and shared the recipe with friends and everyone has enjoyed it.  It's easy and very filling!

Pasta with Shrimp in Parmesan Cream Sauce

1 lb pasta

1 lb shrimp,uncooked, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

4 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 medium onion, chopped

1 lb sliced mushrooms

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 cup butter

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Cook pasta according to directions.  Drain and set aside.  Saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in butter and olive oil until tender.  Stir in cream and parmesan until well blended.  Sprinkle red pepper on top.  Add shrimp and pasta.  Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Serve immediately.

*I've made this with linguini and with farfelle.  Any pasta you like will work.  Enjoy!

Song of the day - Friends Are Friends Forever

 This song has been playing in my head for the past few weeks for several reasons.  One, my BFA class lost one of our family in a tragic accident.  It threw all of us for a loop.  And even though this is a religious song, the overall theme still fits for us.  Also, I joined the handbell choir at FBC Greensboro.  I started ringing in 3rd grade and rang until I graduated high school.  Being back in handbells has brought back many great memories of our youth program at church. This song was one that was played a lot at different youth functions.  You really couldn't get away from it in the late 80's/early 90's.  But it has a good message and I'm ready to have my friends back in my life in real time.  That is all.

Recipe of the week - Cheese Bread

 This recipe is one I found in one my First Baptist Church of Monroe's cookbooks.  I love church cookbooks and am always on the lookout for new (to me) ones.  Hint - vintage church cookbooks are good Christmas presents :)

Anyway, this one comes from Debby McBride.  I've made it several times and really enjoy it!

Cheese Bread

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar

3 3/4 cups Bisquick

1 egg

Heat oven to 350.  Beat egg and add to milk.  Stir in Bisquick and cheese.  Beat 30 seconds until blended.  Pour into greased 9X5X3 loaf pan.  Bake 1 hour.  Let cool.  Slice.

This is really good just tear off a piece and eat it kind of bread.  It has a biscuit consistency, obviously, so it's great with breakfast.  It also makes a wonderful tomato sandwich.  Enjoy!