Psalm 16:7-8
7 "I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;
M heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved."
Beautiful skies over Still Waters Pond tonight. Sadly, there is not enough water in the pond to reflect the lovely colors of the sunset. Our pond needs to be refreshed with God's heavenly rain, and then it will be able to reflect God's amazing beauty again. Praying for rain...but still enjoying the beauty He has given us to enjoy.
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While I was enjoying the sunset Blackie and then Sunshine came down to join me...
Blackie decided to roll in the dirt...
On the home front, I finally got around to putting out a few more fall decorations...
I incorporated hubby's new coffee mug into the display below..."Meet Me at the Pumpkin Patch"
But that was for a photo op only. I had to give it back to him in time for his morning coffee! LOL.
Lily Grace and her friends are all ready for autumn days...and yes, they are back to school already...
Here's last year's post when Lily and her friends went back to school. That was quite an adventure.
The other day Rose had the day off and the "kids" were busy working on their kitchen remodeling (still a work in progress), and so we invited them over for supper so they wouldn't have to stop and cook supper in the midst of their mess. I decided to make White Chicken Enchiladas. I forgot to take a picture of them, but they were so good. We also had refried beans, a tossed salad, and a Cheesy Mexican rice mixture from a box. I cooked it in my rice cooker, and it was really good!
White Chicken Enchilada Recipe:
Ingredients
For the enchiladas:
8 medium flour tortillas
2–3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Seasonings of choice (e.g., adobo, cumin, garlic powder)
For the creamy white sauce:
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (do not drain)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and your choice of seasonings. Mix thoroughly.
Assemble the enchiladas: Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture evenly into the tortillas. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux, stirring constantly.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken and bubble.
Finish the sauce: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and canned green chiles. Make sure the sauce is off the heat before adding the sour cream to prevent it from curdling.
Bake: Pour the creamy white sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Top with the remaining shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra browning, place the dish under a broiler for the last few minutes.
Let the enchiladas cool slightly before serving.
This was so good! I don't know why I don't think to make it more often! LOL. Probably because it really isn't on my diet now, but once in a while won't hurt.
This morning hubby and I both had appointments for haircuts at our Walmart Smart Style salon. We've liked a particular stylist there and have been going back to her for several months now. We were surprised to discover when we arrived there this morning that she was no longer working there, (as of yesterday). Whatever happened happened after we had scheduled our appointments with her. So another lady who has worked there a long time took care of our hair cuts and did a good job. We later discovered where "our stylist" has gone, to a different shop not far away from there. She was literally standing inside the Walmart store passing out her cards to people to let them know where she was going this morning. So now we have a decision to make...do we follow her over there, or stick with the lady at the Walmart? Our haircuts were okay, although mine is a bit shorter than I really wanted it. I don't know. I guess I will wait until I need another haircut and decide what to do then. It seems like getting a consistent hairstylist that really does a good job is so hard to find anymore. Meanwhile, our DIL, who also went to this same stylist, has made an appointment with her at the new place for next week. I guess we'll wait and see what she thinks after her appointment before we make a decision about whether or not to follow her or stay where we are. I'm getting too old for these changes all the time. LOL.
On another note, I just learned that one of our church members' mother has passed away. She was 105 years old! Can you imagine that? She has been living with her son and his wife for quite a few years, and really hasn't been in bad health, all things considered. I guess Jesus finally got her "mansion" ready in heaven and said "it's time to come on home". Wow! I think I would probably be saying to Jesus, "It's about time!" Not trying to be disrespectful here, but honestly, I don't think I want to live in this old body for 105 years. It's starting to feel kind of worn out now, and by the way, this body of mine will be 75 years old later this month! Three Quarters of a Century! I can hardly believe that! But to live a whole Century and then another five years! Wow! Frankly, I'm hoping the Lord will return before then and take us all on home!
This world is not my home, I'm just a passing through...
Lyrics
This world is not my home
I'm just a-passing through
My treasures are laid up
Somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me
From heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home
In this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know
I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home
Then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me
From heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home
In this world anymore
I have a loving mother
Just up in Gloryland
And I don't expect to stop
Until I shake her hand
She's waiting now for me
In heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home
In this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know
I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home
Then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me
From heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home
In this world anymore
Just over in Gloryland
We'll live eternally
The saints on every hand
Are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise
Drift back from heaven's shore
And I can't feel at home
In this world anymore
Oh Lord, you know
I have no friend like you
If heaven's not my home
Then Lord, what will I do?
The angels beckon me
From heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home In this world any more
And with that I think I will close for tonight. It's getting past my bedtime and this old gal is getting tired. I am very thankful tonight for my health and for the almost 75 years that God has given me...and I will be thankful for however many more He wants to bless me with, whether it be 80, 90, or even a 105...God knows what is best...and I will trust Him no matter what.
Have a blessed night my friends!
Oh, Pamela, we always need to trust in the Lord and not lean on our own limited understanding. Like you, I wouldn't want to live as long as this lady, but I do give thanks for every day that I draw breath and pray I can make a difference here for God's kingdom while I'm here. Praying that y'all will get the rain you so desperately need on Still Waters Pond. She's looking a bit puny, and I know the local critters aren't enjoying that. Blessings for a peaceful evening!
ReplyDeleteWow 105 years old. Amazing. Boy your pond sure needs some water. Does it smell now with little water and does it get a lot of mosquitoes? I like my daughter-in-law’s chicken enchiladas. Sounds similar but she uses a Costco rotisserie chicken that she shreds.
ReplyDeleteAs always I love seeing the cats! 🐈⬛ 🐈
To answer your question about the pond: Yes, it does smell a bit, especially when the sun is shining and it is so hot. All those decaying lily pads/stems become muck, and the bottom of the pond is nothing but muck because of that. Don't dare try to walk on it...you will sink up to your knees. I know...I tried it once! Learned my lesson really quick! LOL. As for mosquitoes, I did get a few bites on my bare legs last night when I was out there taking pictures. However, that was at dusk, and I really don't notice them much during the daytime. Hopefully when the weather cools down more they will disappear for a while. Re: the chicken...the recipe I have said you can use a rotisserie chicken, but I didn't have one, so I cooked some boneless skinless chicken breasts and then shredded them. You just have to be careful not to overcook them so that they get dried out! Mine were okay, but I think maybe next time I will go get a rotisserie chicken and save myself some work! The cats say good morning to you and yours!
DeleteYour Fall decor is looking good. You are way ahead of me!
ReplyDelete105 - wow! I'm with you, I don't want to live that long either.
I make that same recipe for chicken enchiladas. I need to make them again.
My Dad loved Jim Reeves. I've always liked this song and tonight thought of my Dad in heaven as I listened.
I love to decorate for Fall---I love your many pretties! The food looks so good--thanks for sharing the recipes!
ReplyDeleteMorning, We just had our church member pass the other day, she was 104! I saw your pretty blue and white plates hanging on your wall my Mother had that complete set. Then she had a Rose set, which I have now! I need to get a few Fall things out!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Roxy
Your Autumn decor looks so warm and welcoming! I need to get myself "in gear" -- and hopefully Mother Nature will oblige with cooler temps! Your recipe sounds like it belongs in our oven!
ReplyDeleteYes, having to break in a new hair cutter/stylist is so stressful. I well remember fretting over each cut. Wouldn't it be lovely if someone were to invent a shampoo that prohibited hair growth every 6-8 months? (Shark Tank, are you listening?)
Have yourselves a fabulous Friday!
Love seeing Lily Grace and all her friends. I'm just about to unpack my fall decor. I want to get a fall wreath this year as well.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get rain soon to invigorate Still Waters Pond. It's looking a bit sad. The sunset though is beautiful.
I've copied down the White Chicken Enchilada recipe. Sounds delicious!
Dear Pamela, it is so important to trust and lean on God. Your cats are beautiful, I love this entire post! Jim Reeves was a favourite singer of my parents and I always liked his music as well. Your sky photos are gorgeous, your meal looks delicious and I absolutely love your decor!
ReplyDeleteI remember singing that song with my dad when I was young!
ReplyDeleteThe fall decorations have come out of storage at our home as well, Pam. Since we have an area and shelf outside our door, that's where the scarecrows and pumpkins every autumn as they have been doing the past several years. The decorations were bought a number of years ago at Dollar Tree (now $1.25 and up Tree) and I was going to replace them, but could not find any "better" ones this year, so these had a reprieve (again). The chicken enchiladas looked good and may be on a future menu 😋. Over the years, I have been to stylists who changed locations, but have never "followed" them even if I did like their styling as I have always found another who did a good job. Perhaps, the next time you could just share how short (or long) you would like the haircut.
ReplyDeleteI love that you have that shelf area outside your door to decorate for the seasons/holidays. I've always enjoyed seeing how you decorate it. Do others in your building do the same thing? I would imagine so. I usually wait to put my scarecrow outside in October as we get closer to Halloween. I don't go all out for Halloween, but I do add a few little things just for fun. Then I add more things for Thanksgiving in November...the Pilgrims and turkeys mostly. So it's an ongoing activity for these three months, and then I don't start any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving. Regarding my haircut, I did tell the stylist how I wanted it...just a trim/touch up to clean up the style that I had (and liked and wanted to keep). She said Okay, and then proceeded to whack away. I should've known better...I've had her cut my hair before a long time ago and she did the same thing. Since I came home I've been having to "clean up" a lot of strange hair sticking out in the wrong places. I think I will most likely go follow my previous stylist. The only thing is we always liked to go to Walmart and I could shop while hubby was getting his hair cut. We may still do that, because he liked his haircut better from this gal than the other. So we may be doing separate appointments from now on. We'll see. Thank you!
Deletewith all the changes in my life I have no desire to live from 81 to 105, 81 is bad, the past 2 years and especially the past 6 months, gave me a different outlook.
ReplyDeletelove seeing your kitties. sorry about the rain, we did the drought leaving and going to you and your rain coming here. the past 4 days we had 1 in, 2 inc 3 inch and 3 inches a total of 9 yowsa...wish you had that for your pond
Life changes sometimes aren't very pretty. It seemed every time I liked and got used to a hair dresser they moved on. Now I desperately need a perm but I will continue to cut and muddle through my own for the time being.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit i really have no desire to live that long either. I am grateful that I can still walk, talk and do the every day things of life. Gonna be 82 in November! That blows my mind. What happened to 75? Time marches on.
Thank you for your sweet and encouraging comments on my blog. I treasure them and our growing friendship.
(((hugs)))
Sue