Well, Friday night, even though I knew that I had soup for the 26th meal, I still needed to find someone to give it to. We originally had plans for Friday night but since Moira had the flu those plans were canceled. I already had a portion of soup made, I just had to make some cookies and cornbread to go with it. I tried a neighbor of mine and couldn't get them so I tried a different one. Don't know this family all that well but had a great conversation with her. She has a few things going on in her life right now so she asked me when I delivered the meal if I would visit a little while. So on Saturday, I had choir practice that morning but my lunchtime I was home. I baked my stuff and was waiting on Derek to get home from a church meeting he was having. He ended up getting home pretty late and was whooped so I went by myself which was probably better anyway. It was just 2 ladies talking. I stayed for 2 hours. She's also looking for a church home. I'm hoping for good things out of that connection.
Saturday night, I got on the phone and tried to line up the rest of the week. I knew I would finish Wednesday and I knew it needed to come out of my neighborhood so I just sat down with the directory to see who I should call. One lady I wanted to call is a single mom with 3 boys. I got a hold of her and was able to take a meal to them for Sunday. I had the cavatini ready to go for that meal, however, in talking to her, I found out they only eat chicken and fish. My ground beef was already thawing but I stuck it back in the fridge and pulled out chicken breasts that was bone-in. I had all the ingredients for chicken tetrazzini, fortunately, but it was going to be a long night getting that ready. I made a large pan for her family and a smaller pan for someone Monday or Tuesday. On Sunday when we got home from church we found out our furnace was broken. Not a good time for that to happen. Getting someone here to look at it and figuring out how we would sleep that night with no heat took a chunck of my afternoon but I did finally deliver my meal about 4:30. I delivered the meal with a salad and a hunk of pound cake. A lady from my church stopped by Friday night and gave me a pound cake. She said to use it for my meals or keep it for myself. I kind of did both. It was yummy and I was glad to have something to give without having to make an additional something when things like the furnace go out, ya know?
I got back on the phone Sunday night to line up Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I lined those up and was glad that the last 3 meals are booked. Monday, to a couple with one child; Tuesday to a couple and Wednesday, to a family of about 4 but she told me she was gluten-free. Hmmmmm. Got to think about that one. Monday, I made another huge batch of 5 cup salad. I packaged up 3 of them. I took the smaller pan of chicken tetrazzini and 5 cup salad and brownies. I got the nicest phone last night from her and thought to myself if everyone was that nice and kind with their words, I'd probably make meals for people full-time. One of my love languages (if you don't know what that is, look it up...pretty cool) is words of encouragement so she energized me with her voice mail. when I got home she had also posted something on my facebook wall, and again, I was moved by her words. Certainly makes the huffing and puffing of running around worth it for me.
I will be making the cavatini later today but I'll get back to you on that and the gluten-free meal for tomorrow. Got some good ideas brewing and the good thing is, it is already in my freezer and pantry. :)
Amy, I was just smiling reading about your opportunity to visit with the neighbor that is looking for a church home. It sounds like you you were able to provide companionship and encouragement along with the meal! You are inspiring me SO much!!!! I hope Moira is feeling better too!
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