Yesterday I Cried

I came home, went straight to my room, sat on the edge of my bed, kicked off my shoes, took off my coat, and I had myself a good cry.

I’m telling you, I [...]]]> Disclaimer- I don’t necessarily agree with this author’s chosen lifestyle but I do love this poem she wrote.

Yesterday I Cried

I came home, went straight to my room,
sat on the edge of my bed,
kicked off my shoes,
took off my coat,
and I had myself a good cry.

I’m telling you,
I cried until my nose was running all over
the silk blouse I got on sale.
I cried until my ears were hot.
I cried until my head was hurting so bad
that I could hardly see the pile of
soiled tissues lying on the floor at my feet.

I want you to understand,
I had myself a really good cry yesterday.

Yesterday, I cried,
for all the days that I was too busy,
or too tired,
or too mad to cry.

I cried for all the days, and all the ways,
and all the times I had dishonored,
disrespected, and
disconnected my Self from myself,
only to have it reflected back to me
in the ways others did to me
the same things I had already done to myself.

I cried for all the things I had given,
only to have them stolen;
for all the things I had asked for that
had yet to show up;
for all the things I had accomplished,
only to give them away,
to people in circumstances,
which left me feeling empty,
and battered and plain old used.

I cried because there really does
come a time when the only thing left
for you to do is cry.

Yesterday, I cried.
I cried because little boys get
left by their daddies;
and little girls get forgotten by their mommies;
and daddies don’t know what to do, so they leave;
and mommies get left, so they get mad.

I cried because I had a little boy,
and because I was a little girl,
and because I was a mommy
who didn’t know what to do,
and because I wanted my daddy to be there
for me so badly until I ached.

Yesterday, I cried.
I cried because I hurt.
I cried because I was hurt.
I cried because hurt has no place to go
except deeper into the pain that
caused it in the first place,
and when it gets there,
the hurt wakes you up.

I cried because it was too late.
I cried because it was time.

I cried because my soul knew that I didn’t know
that my soul knew everything I needed to know.

I cried a soulful cry yesterday,
and it felt so good.

It felt so very, very bad.

In the midst of my crying,
I felt my freedom coming,
Because Yesterday,
I cried with an agenda.

~Iyanla Vanzant

Dough for 1 medium sized pizza (12-inch) 3/4 cup refried beans 1/2 cup salsa 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 spring onions, chopped 2 small tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado +2 tsp lemon juice, sliced 1/4 cup black olives Jalapeno peppers if desired 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tsp taco [...]]]>

Dough for 1 medium sized pizza (12-inch)
3/4 cup refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 spring onions, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado +2 tsp lemon juice, sliced
1/4 cup black olives
Jalapeno peppers if desired
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp taco seasoning mix
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Spray a baking sheet or pizza pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425 F(220 C)

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the pan and build up the edges slightly. If desired, flute the edges.

Prick well with fork, to keep the pizza flat.

Prebake in a 4250F (220C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove dough from oven and spread a layer of refried beans to within 1-inch of edge of pizza dough. If your refried beans are a variety that are more compact heat up the refried beans. A microwave makes for a very evenly done result because they work by heating water in food. Refried beans have considerable water inside, so the method works well for them. Then spread them onto the baked pizza crust. Layer on the salsa, followed by the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. (For a nice variation, use a bit of pepper jack cheese in the mix if you desire). Sprinkle with chopped spring onions, olives and jalapeno peppers if using. Bake about 12 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Remove from oven. Top with tomatoes. Slice avocados and sprinkle with 2 tsp lemon juice. Tomatoes and avocados are a traditional Mexican garnish. (Depending on how you like your pizza, you can add fresh or cooked tomatoes after pulling the pizza out of the oven. Or you can put them into the oven a few minutes before it’s done).

Mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 2 tsp of taco seasoning mix. Dollop sour cream on pizza.

Slice and serve.

Memory Verse: Matthew 14:19…Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.

Assignment: Although I am not able to produce miracles, it sometimes feels like I need to when it comes to meal time.  There are [...]]]>

Memory Verse: Matthew 14:19…Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.

Assignment: Although I am not able to produce miracles, it sometimes feels like I need to when it comes to meal time.  There are times when money is tight, groceries are few and I have to feed my family.  During the holiday season, you might have so much going on that you need to make a meal quickly with as few ingredients as possible.  This week post your favorite recipes that require six (6) ingredients or less.  Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

So here my fastest way to cook with only two or three ingredients!

-Our favorite crock pot meal.  I cook country style ribs with pineapple pieces and barbeque sauce.  I usually just put all the meat in the crockpot and cook overnight then add the sauce with or without pineapple in the morning.  We usually have that with brown rice and it melts in our mouths.  Sorry, no pictures of it here either…

Picture ideas: You could post a picture of your completed dish if you have one, or a picture of the recipe.

Share your favorite scripture in your post.

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!