We Had a Blizzard and I Made Soup Last Night

 Good morning friends!

It's a week after "Snow Week" and though the snow has melted by now, I wanted to share some pictures and thoughts from the strange weather we were having. 

First off, I've learned that I'm not really a cold weather gal, not even the least bit.  When I looked out the window that first snow day, it felt like Christmas had come all over again. I was so excited to see everything covered in snow. It was truly a winter wonderland. 

But, by the second day...I was over it. I found myself wishing for the sunshine and the warmth. As the sun came out and I watched the snow start to melt, I was feeling the familiar comfort of our southern weather coming back and I was opening doors to let the sun rays in. Of course, the thermometer outside still said it was below freezing, but it eventually turned to the 40's and it felt like a summer day, compared to what we just experienced.

I did love seeing pictures of my grandkids playing in the snow. Especially the older girls. They were having so much fun and it was such a blessing to know they finally got snow. The toddlers weren't too sure about it, but it was cute seeing their reactions too. 

I did a lot of cooking before the freeze, so we would have plenty in the fridge in case the power went out. Thankfully it never did and our pipes didn't freeze either. Whew! What an answered prayer!

But something I learned that week is that it's not just important to stock up before the freeze, but buy enough for afterwards too and here's why...the days after are just as crazy at the grocery store. The shelves are still bare, because the trucks haven't been traveling and bringing supplies. So all of the crazy shopping that people did beforehand, has now carried over into the days when I am low on coffee creamer! haha

Currently...

There's a lot going on in our life right now. My husband is still looking for a job. He's had so many interviews and lots of interest, but the right job hasn't come along yet. In the meantime, the Lord opened a door for me to work down the road at the local library, which I'm very excited about. 

It's the first time I've worked outside the home in over 30 years, with the exception of a few months here and there. But the way the circumstances played out, showed me that the Lord sees us and is working things out for our good. I will be working part time, closing up the library and on Saturday mornings, which actually leaves me having every day at home, until 4:00pm. So it's the best of both worlds - being able to still do all of my homemaking tasks, see my babies, and then I get to work a little each day. 

It's definitely a new season in our life right now and it feels a little shaky. But I trust in knowing that God is taking care of us, as he always has. But change is hard.

On a lighter note...

I made one of my favorite soups last night - Sausage and Tortellini Soup. It's so easy to make and tastes delicious. Here's the recipe:

Sausage and Tortellini Soup

1 lb breakfast sausage

1 block cream cheese

2 cans Italian diced tomatoes

1 32oz container of chicken broth

1 frozen bag of Cheese Tortellini

4 cups fresh spinach

Brown sausage and drain.

Add sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes and chicken broth 

to crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, making

sure to stir often to mix the cream cheese as it melts. 

Add frozen tortellini and spinach

and cook for 30 more minutes.

Serve with biscuits or garlic bread.

It's so delicious! 

😋

I'm hoping to catch up on reading blogs this weekend and get back to writing on my own blog. Sometimes it just feels like too much to share and then at other times, not enough. But it always feels like good therapy when I do it. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Until Next Time...

Blessings!