Walking in the Shadows

Do you see this full laundry basket? I just emptied it, literally, like 6 hours ago. I trudged up the stairs last night, exhausted and headed to take a relaxing bath when I saw this. This overflowing basket of laundry. My first was response was, UGH! Oh and then the conviction came. You see, I read this story yesterday, this amazing story of a Mama of 4 dying with cancer. She is my age, with a 13, 10 and 5 year old, so similar to me, yet she is dying. Her story gripped my heart as I read of her love and as she told of God's faithfulness in the hardest of times. And here I am, feeling frustrated over a little pile of laundry.   That laundry is piled high because of my family. My. Family. I don't deserve any good thing, but to have a family, a loving family, that is so much more than I deserve. God has given me so much, including that pile of laundry. So tomorrow, as I climb those same stairs to bed, may I see the pile of laundry, smile and whisper a prayer of gr...

January is here! Are you ready for it? January and I have a love-hate relationship. I love the New Year with a fresh start, but January seems to be the longest month ever and brrrr so cold. The cold makes me crave comfort food, and I don't know about you, but Chicken Tortilla Soup is a fav for me. Here is my version of it... Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients:  2 Cups Cooked Chicken 1 Can Black Beans undrained 1 Can Rotel (you can use original or mild depending on your family's heat preference) 1 Can of Tomato Sauce 1 Cup Homemade Salsa (or you can use your favorite store brought version) 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Can Chicken Broth Cumin (eyeball it) Chili Powder (eyeball it) Onion Powder (eyeball it) Instructions: Mix all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Or you can simmer over the stove for a few hours. Top with shredded cheese and Tortilla chips. Enjoy! So, what's your family's favorite comfort food?