An Award, A Recipe, And It's Official I'm Blind

I just received this from Stephanie. I am so undeserving, but I do love a good award. I tell ya, this blogging thing can create somewhat of a mutual admiration society and that isn't necessarily a bad thing. We all need some Godly encouragement, don't we? There are people out in the world ('of the world' and some 'of the church') that love nothing better than to drag us down, but thankfully here in blogville/blogland - whatever - there are lots of us who love the Lord and sincerely encourage one another in our faith. If you ask me, it's a beautiful thing. I'm not saying that there aren't people who will leave nasty little comments or say hateful things on our blogs, but I believe for the most part anyone who visits our little circle of Christian women bloggers will see that we encourage each other in the Lord and they might just get themselves a heapin' helpin' of Jesus while they are here! Anyway, I thank you Stephanie for the encouragement. I can always count on two things when I visit Stepahnie's blog #1 She is gonna be real - no fake stuff with her #2 I am gonna see her heart for the Lord in her writing.

So, the title says 'A Recipe' and I know it's a little odd for me to post a recipe, but y'all this stuff is good! I have hundreds, nay, thousands of recipes (don't tell my husband he might expect me to cook more). If you are ever in need of a dish to take somewhere, don't hesitate to ask me - did I say I have thousands of recipes? Anyway, a girl in my Sunday School class (I sound like I am in the 5 yr old class) Okay, a lady (are you a lady when you are 40-ish?) in my class brought this stuff to class last week. We are Baptists, we EAT in Sunday School every Sunday morning and we eat GOOD! Can somebody say Hallelujah? When you read the ingredients you are going to say 'gross', but trust me this stuff is off the hook! I will be getting the "Betty Crocker" award after you make this stuff! Here it is:

Strawberry Carter

1 lb. extra sharp shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 scant c. mayonnaise
1 c. minced green onions
1 c. chopped pecans
Cayenne Pepper
Strawberry Jam or Preserves

Place ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well. Sprinkle cayenne pepper (I use ground although the recipe says flakes can be used as well) on top until mixture is solid red (or to your liking). Mix well. Put mixture in spring form pan and allow to set. Refrigerate until time to serve. Remove from pan and cover with strawberry jam. Serve with crackers.

And no I don't know why the stuff is called Strawberry Carter. Dumb name for some good stuff. Did I mention it is good? Yeah, well.......moving right along.

The title also says "It's Official I'm Blind". That may be a slight exaggeration, but I did have to get glasses yesterday. I have noticed for some time that when I read the words seem to jump around on the page resulting in headaches and frustration. So, I made the dreaded appointment. I have had glasses for about 10 years, but have never worn them because I look like Harry Pothead, I mean Harry Potter (I really don't like Harry Potter - go ahead and call me a party pooper, but I just don't like the whole Potter thing). I sat in the waiting room for about an hour and finally got back to the pre-exam room. This lady made me sit with my head in this contraption and then she proceeded to blow puffs of air in my eyes. What in the world?! I forgot that part. So, after I finished with Puff the Magic Dragon Lady I go back and wait another 30 minutes on the Dr. who is removing a piece of steel from a man's eye. Oh goodness gracious! I get weak when it comes to all things doctor-y. While I waited I saw pictures of nasty eyeball diseases on the wall. What would possess any Dr. in their right mind to put that junk out for people to look at while they wait? I thought I might pass out - no really. Did y'all know people can get Herpes in their eyes? Oh just the thought of it makes me want to vomit! And how would one get herpes in their eyes anyway? My guess is you get it from looking at things you ought not be looking at - at least that's what I am gonna tell my boys when they get to be teenagers. I suppose some things should not be spoken of --eye herpes is one of those things.

ANYHOO, the doc came in and I proceeded to tell him that I will not wear glasses or contacts all the time. So, he prescribed some reading glasses. I will post pictures as my vanity permits. Just be prepared - it isn't as bad as the red swollen eyelids, but I am pretty dorky in glasses. What's a 35 year old 1/2 blind woman to do? I cant read Braille, although that day may be coming soon.

I think it is important to note that while I have been typing this post the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER BASKETBALL TEAM has become the #1 TEAM IN THE NATION!

So, tomorrow is the big day for Lake. He is going to walk that aisle during the invitation - I hope we are singing Just As I Am........although it will probably be Come Just As You Are. I bought him a Bible and a devotional book yesterday to give him tomorrow. He told me today "I hope they let me get baptized tomorrow night". He has been so excited and has told everyone (unsolicited) about his decision - I would say that is a good sign that He means it. I pray that tomorrow is the only time he walks that aisle for salvation......by that I mean I pray that He never doubts and needs to make sure his Baptism is on the right side of his salvation......I pray that his teenage years don't bring guilt and doubt about the decision he made in the car on February 20th, 2008. I pray that all is settled tomorrow for him FOREVER. Amen.