What day is it? It's Wednesday...Hodgepodge Day!
Joyce asks the Questions
We Answer the Questions
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1. Do you feel like you have a 'full plate' at the moment? In what way?
OH yes...my plate is very full right now! Not only in caring for Sam and his medical needs, but in doing all of the things that I like to do this time of the year. I'm busy with the details of updating Sam's parents home, I'm busy planning a Christmas gathering for my side of the family...I'm decorating my own home for the Holiday season...and it is Basketball season for our granddaughter...I try to make every game possible. Full plate is an understatement for me, but the only thing I would change is if Sam could be well and NO doctor's visits.
2. How did you learn to cook? If you have children did you teach or encourage them to cook? Do you like to follow a recipe or is your cooking style more 'let's wing it'.
My mom taught me how to cook. I actually cooked a lot when I was at home many years ago. I tried to have dinner done for our family, as at that time both of my parents worked outside of the home.
I do not usually follow a recipe. For most things, I just make them from scratch and I may add a little this or a little that from time to time to any given dish.
3. Last time you bit off more than you could chew? Elaborate.
I do this very often...I bite off more than I can chew. It's just who I am! I like to help in any way that I can and the word "NO" usually does not exist when others ask me to do things. But...I am also good at making things work out. I may have to make a few adjustments, but things usually work at well.
4. When did you last say 'the more the merrier' and mean it?
Our home has what I call "revolving doors" and everyone knows it. When our daughters were growing up, their friends were always in our home and this is the way we preferred for it to be. So... the statement "the more the merrier" has always been an open statement around here.
5. Write an acrostic using the word T-H-A-N-K-S.
T reasure the little moments that make life sweet. ❤
H old close the people who lift your spirit 🍁
A ppreciate the goodness woven into every day. 🦃
N urture kindness where you go. 💫
K eep gratitude at the center of your heart. 🍂
S hare your joy so it multiplies in others. 💛
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My random thought: Why does my Southern Cornbread Dressing never come out as good as my MOM's was? Her's was always the Best and even though I make mine just exactly the way she did, it never has the delicious taste that I remember and want. I'll just keep trying, but I don't ever expect it to taste as good as what my mom's dressing tasted like.
Enjoy your Blessings of this Day!!
Shug.
I'm sorry for your husband's health issues and pray the treatment plan works well for him. Cornbread dressing is my favorite thing on the menu this time of year. It's funny how everyone is very particular about their dressing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joyce for your prayers. I was reading something yesterday about how everyone thinks their Moms dressing is the best ever.. How True this is.
DeleteI think the answer to your last question is, ingredients tasted better back then, not the same as now. also she may have used bacon grease, lard, crisco, none of which I cook with and my mother used it in every dish. we never had a veggie from daddy's garden that did not get cooked with bacon grease in it. she taught me to cook the few things I know how to cook, mostly make do with what you got and no recipes. I have never cooked a recipe that it tasted fit to eat. I can't seem to follow them
ReplyDeleteI think you are so right. Our foods are different now days and all of these things can make a big difference in taste.
DeleteYou really are busy right now. I hope tomorrow you get a chance to just sit for awhile and enjoy your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI think Mad Snapper is right about food but I also think our taste buds change. There are things I made myself when our kids were younger that I just loved, but they don't taste the same to me now.
"T reasure the little moments that make life sweet. ❤
ReplyDeleteH old close the people who lift your spirit 🍁
A ppreciate the goodness woven into every day. 🦃
N urture kindness where you go. 💫
K eep gratitude at the center of your heart. 🍂
S hare your joy so it multiplies in others. 💛"
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About the stuffing. Our ingredients are GMO these days? Things taste different when we are older? Add salt? 😀 These are just my guesses!
We do not have cornbread stuffing here in my part of Wisconsin. I am fascinated how we can all have different dishes we enjoy and grew up eating in our part of the USA. :-)
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for your Sam and you!
Love, Carla
Your plate is overflowing, Shug, but you are handling it all like a pro. Know we are praying for Sam to get well and soon! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSuper woman! Seriously, what a blessing you are to Sam, the 'girls' and their families. I know there's joy amid the chaos ..... and I sure appreciate you sharing it with us here. Happy Thanks-living!
ReplyDeleteA very lovely new header! Yes, it seems you are always doing so many things at once, and you are a genius at making them all work. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting how everyone's acrostic is different but the same.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, thank you for the tender comment on my blog. Your friendship means the world to me. (((hugs))).
ReplyDeleteI agree with Myra, you are Super Woman !! The Lord has blessed you with such a serving heart. I just know that tomorrow will be the very best ever ...
I so love your acrostic. Those are my sentiments exactly.
Happy Thanksgiving
Sue
I can almost taste my grandmothers dressing/stuffing it had apples and raisins in it:)
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to add broken up apple pie to her stuffing.
DeleteMy stuffing/dressing never turns out like my mothers, sigh. Keeping you all in prayer and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do all you do! Amazing really. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope Sam's new plan will work - keeping you in y heart and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great Thanksgiving, in spite of Sam's health. Again, thank you so much for the updates. As always, love, hugs, and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYour acrostic is very good. My favorite of what you listed: A ppreciate the goodness woven into every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI hope the immuno-therapy works for Sam!
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving, Shug! Your revolving door sounds like a wonderful place to be :) I pray you and Sam enjoy today and have many, many blessings. Take care my friend :)
ReplyDeleteI have several of my aunts recipes. Even though I follow them exactly they are never as good as hers was.
ReplyDeleteSo much to be thankful for! Love reading these types of posts.
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend. You do indeed have alot on your plate, vet you carry it with grace. I will continue to pray for your Sam and for all your intentions. You inspire, you know??? Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many challenges. With your strong faith, that'll get you through.
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