My Thoughts about going to Group

When I first heard there was going to be a group starting I was so excited. I was going to meet new people, that thought excited me and scared the crap out of me too. I liked the thought of getting input from others but then didn't like the thought that I may look like a fool. I have those thoughts a lot whenever I try going someplace. Those kinds of thoughts are what keep me from doing a lot of things I know I would love to do.

I had not heard much more about it so I had put the idea out of my mind. I got a phone call saying they were going to start the group and the first group meeting was to be on a Thursday at 6:30 pm. I kind of stuttered on the phone when she told me about it and wanted to flat out say sorry there was no way I could make it. I just said I would try and I left it at that. For the two weeks prior to the meeting I hardly slept because I could not get my brain to shut off. I kept thinking of how it was going to be and freaking myself out over it. Those wonderful thoughts that like to pop in and then I talk myself out of doing whatever it is I want to do.

The day finally came and Beth came with me. Her going with me calmed my nerves a lot but I still didn't want to go. I did enjoy going and I have met a couple ladies that could turn into new friends. I don't feel comfortable enough to talk about any of my problems. I have been to two meeting so far and I sit back and I just listen. Sometimes you can learn a lot just by listening to others. Maybe one day I will open up but I don't see that happening any time soon. I cant even open up to my counselor and I been going to see him for a couple years.

I do believe that this group will help me become a stronger person, but then my good friend doubt stops in for a visit and he is a hard one to send on his way. Most time when doubt comes to visit me he brings his annoying friend fear and I really don't like that guy at all. I plan to keep going and I am trying to keep a positive out look on it all. Everything happens for a reason so I am just going to go with it and see what happens.

Steak or Pork Chop Stew

Steak or Pork Chop Stew

Ingredients:
1 large steak or 2 pork chops

7-10 potatoes

3 packages of powdered chicken gravy or country gravy

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Cut up meat into cubes

The peel and chop potatoes

Place meat and potatoes into a 6 quart slow cooker with water

After this has cooked and the potatoes are about half done,add the chicken or country gravy

Let this cook for an hour or so add salt and pepper and serve

Random Things To Talk About

I went through the pictures on my computer and thought all of these would be nice to share. These pictures are just random pictures so i will have to explain them.

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I was asked to paint a boat for vacation bible school. I was given this plain boat. I then drew on all my lives and things in pencil because I knew I was going to make mistakes. My boat looked really good when I finally got it finished. Kevin also colored a boat. For my Sunday School class Robin and I took photos of the kids and added them to a bulletin board so they could see all the things they did in class.There was a yard sale held this year to raise money for the church's carpet fund. I made pumpkin bread. I made a lot of pumpkin bread...lol. I then stood out by the road yelling "pumpkin bread for sale" dressed as a pumpkin. My grandmother gave me a set of really old cast iron toys. She told me they were for my son. I love to get them out and look at them. Last year my friend Beth over did it with growing tomatoes. She gave a lot to my mom. I could not believe how many there were. Mom had some inside the house too. She even had one shaped like a butt. My mom and brother had some old bread they were throwing out. They went out back and decided they would try and aim for the fire pit. As you can see but all the bread AROUND the pit, they didn't do so good.lol

Last but not least. One day in craft club Robin and I were eating cheese its that had scrabble letters on them. We played the game then ate the words...lol

Chicken Cheese Ball

Chicken Cheese Ball

This makes a large ball for parties

Ingredients

2 cream cheese

3 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tablespoons bouillon powder

2 cans chicken breast(optional)

2 packages thinly sliced chicken

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Throw cream cheese into a nice size mixing bowl.

If you use the bouillon cubs you must crush them into a powder first.

Cut up the meat and throw into a bowl with all other ingredients

You may have to mix it up with your hands to get it really mixed up good.If you have a good mixer , you can try mixing it with it.It will look like a big glob of yuk....lolShape into a ball and chill til time to serve it.