Mother's Day '09

It was Mother's Day yesterday. I think it is great to set apart a day each year to honor our mom's. My mom has been a great influence in my life as I was growing up, and was the one who brought me up going to church, paving the foundations of my faith. She was also the one to introduce me to music and to the piano; and helped me to develop strength and independence as a woman. She was also the one who first taught me how to cook. Last night, I hosted our family dinner. It turned out fairly well. From Trader Joe's, the Mandarin Orange Chicken was a hit; but, the Coconut Curry Eggrolls will likely not make a repeat showing. The stir-fry vegetables (garlic spinach; and bokchoy, carrots, water chestnuts) turned out fine. The soup (seaweed, crab, and tofu) turned out surprising well. And so did the fish. I usually don't like to cook fish, since the odor stays in the house; but, I'm starting to do it more. With use of ginger and onion, the fish odor doesn't linger as long. As for the sesame chicken noodles, the noodles were really good; but, the chicken didn't turn out too well. I need to learn how to do the chicken better. And, my mom enjoyed the cherry custard tart for dessert. As for Church, I ran the projector for the worship service. One thing that was mentioned in the service; and was also discussed last week in my Sunday class, is that our bodies are the temple of the Living God. This may just be the reminder and motivation I needed to keep working on exercising and staying healthy, despite whatever emotional state I may be in. I trust the Lord to be working in all parts of my life. Holiness includes us in whole - emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.