Mama Kat Prompt Thursday: 5 Comforting Things

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Have your Turkey yet?
I saw frozen Turkeys in passing carts last weekend when we were shopping.
Do you cook a whole bird? Bake it? Fry it?
Buy one ready-cooked or smoked?
Since it's just for myself and my husband, what I do is just a couple Turkey thighs in a slow-cooker, which is faster then a oven and makes them more tender.

Enough Turkey....

On to Mama Kat's Prompt for Today:
"List 5 Things That Bring You Comfort."
 
#1) Reading the Bible & Prayer: I get a lot of comfort from hearing the Lord Jesus through scripture and reviewing the many promises He has given me. I have a stack of index cards, full of them.
 
#2) My Husband: He's just a really warm, comforting person. That's one reason why I married him.



Sunni

#3)  My Cat, Sunni: She likes to lay on my chest near my face and I find listening to her steady purr very comforting and relaxing. She especially, at night, just before I go to sleep.


#4)  A Good Cup of Coffee: A mug of coffee to me is such a signal of, "Ah, now I can relax."  Maybe I'll even have a dark chocolate kiss with mine.



 
#5) Savory Food: Let's face it. Food is comforting---cheesy food, spicy food, warm food on a cold day, like soup, or fresh bread, still hot from the oven, slathered with butter all put a little comfort in the tum-tum.
 

Comments

Kate Pantier @ Mommy Monologues said…
Great list!

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I love, love the smell of it. It reminds me of home & my grandparents' house (they are huge coffee drinkers.)
Nov 15, 2012, 11:39:00 AM
Jerralea said…
Very comforting list! I like your idea about the turkey thighs in the crockpot, too. I don't know why I never thought of that because my family likes the dark meat best anyway ... and now we are down to just 4 for dinner ....
Nov 15, 2012, 2:18:00 PM
Unknown said…
I love a roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and corn for a comforting meal. The bread with melty butter is always a perfect addition to any meal! :)
Nov 15, 2012, 3:39:00 PM
Jessica said…
Very good! I too love my reading in the Bible every day, sometimes I can't start my day with it, thanks to busy working moms life, but ALWAYS find time sometime throughout the day! Great Post! Oh and I am enjoying a cup of joe right now....it's 2:45 in the afternoon! LOL

Visiting from Mama Kat's!
~Jessica
takeitlikeamommy.blogspot.com
Nov 15, 2012, 3:45:00 PM
Ginny Marie said…
Oh, yes, food is definitely comforting! Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites! (Homemade, of course!)
Nov 15, 2012, 4:30:00 PM
carol daniels said…
It's the kids turn to go to the in-laws, so we're going out to dinner for Thanksgiving. I'm really looking forward to it.

Enjoy your comfort list.
Nov 15, 2012, 8:06:00 PM
Sorta Southern Single Mom said…
With you on number 4. I almost put "lawnboy's arms" because it is comforting to be there, but I"m not ready to go there yet! :-)
Nov 16, 2012, 4:54:00 AM
Barbara said…
Oh yes, these all sound so comforting! Great list.
Nov 16, 2012, 2:10:00 PM

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