Remembering..

I haven't forgotten the hurt of nine years ago today, I losing you. Mr. D. says his heart hurts too. You were the first and we know you are in heaven playing with your brothers and sisters that have also remained there.

Two years ago today we made the decision to stop trying, believing eight is enough. Time fades some of the memories but the pain seems fresh today. They say life comes around full circle. I can see that in others around us. We seem stuck, or maybe it's just me. I'm in a fog today not sure where my feet should lead me. For a few moments it all seems ridiculous and pointless. I know that tomorrow will bring new people and new places and new problems. However I am sad now.

Our lives are well intended and busy, but I want to yell for all to hear:
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN.
-C

Cooking - bagged meal

Meal in a bag. Dump all ingredients into pan including liquids from cans.
Simmer til rice is finished. It is our favorite bagged meal made thus far. I love how easy it is to make and how yummy the product is once cooked.

(sorry picture from cellphone)

Recipe:

Chicken and Rice Stew
Serves 6 (or 2 for lunch and dinner)

Cans/Jars:
1 10-15 oz can of chicken, undrained
1 10oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 6oz can mushrooms, undrained
1 15oz can carrots, undrained
1 14oz can chicken broth

Grain:
1 cup rice

Seasonings:
2 tsp celery flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine all and simmer until rice is done, stirring occasionally.
Recipe from: the book 100 day pantry. by Jan Jackson

Faces everywhere

I see faces everywhere. Even in broken necklaces.

So, do you see them too?

Tuna and greens

Tuna cakes and mustard greens.

I got the mustard greens on sale after the holidays. They were 3 times washed and in a bag. I blanched them the day we got them home and then put them in the freezer. All I had to do was throw them in a hot pan and warm. :) I served it with quinoa, tuna cakes, and homemade yogurt sauce.