MISSION FOR LUNCH!

Well Jeff and I went to the Mission for lunch today and we had to wait a few minutes for a place to sit because it was full and people young and old (including young babies) were continually coming in for a meal. I felt bad taking up a spot considering we had something to eat at home but we needed a change and we wanted to experience a meal at the Mission. I am glad we went. As soon as we entered we were welcomed, no questions asked. The meal was such a pleasant change from what we have been eating. Once a chair was available and the table wiped down by a smiling-faced volunteer, we were invited to sit and enjoy the meal we received in the line. Trust me when I say it was so tasty..a hot bowl of chicken vegetable soup, with real chicken and autumn vegetables! We were given a sandwich with some type of lunch meat in it, and a piece of what looked like almond "Finnish" bread for dessert. A platter of crackers and veggies were also placed in the middle of the table to share (I took the piece of red pepper which tasted so delicious) along with a drink of water. Jeff and I both enjoyed the soup, and I savored the little morsels of chicken pieces in it. OMG I miss eating meat. I was full after eating most of my lunch so Jeff enjoyed my sandwich and saved his for supper tonight. There were so many mouths to feed there today and everyone there was treated with dignity and respect, I appreciated that and was very humbled to a part of today's lunch.

Everyone should have this experience, and considering we are heading into a Thanksgiving weekend you would not only be very humbled by it, you would want to do something to help..and believe me donations of food and money are always welcomed.

Tonight's supper for me is a bowl of vegetable soup and a toasted fried egg sandwich. I am trying to avoid more carbs if I can as they are wreaking havoc with my internal organs. Tomorrow is a new day, enough milk for 2 bowls of cereal, for Wednesday and Friday. Thursday morning is our Sunriser Rotary meeting, where a hot and cold breakfast is always served. Jeff and I have discussed our own menu, and will be bringing ours from home, my 2 slices of multigrain bread with some of Jeff's peanut butter. Its what to make for supper that gives me the most grief, I am running out of food ideas...Goodnite all.