There is such joy in my life. Joy and thankfulness. We are back in the ‘burgh. I am blessed with so many things: wonderful church, family nearby, good jobs for both myself and my daughter, a lovely home in a quaint neighborhood. But mostly I am joyful and thankful at knowing that I am walking with God and am following His lead in my life.
A year ago at this time, we were at the beginning stages of a hard fought journey. It was the beginning of many trials and heartaches and little did I know then that is would change the course of our lives. I had taken a virtual position with my company in 2016 and we, my daughter and I, had decided that we should consider moving from Muncie, Indiana. We made the decision to move to Florida. We made the decision! We talked to God about it but He didn’t agree or disagree. We could feel that God agreed that we would move, but didn’t feel that He agreed that the move should be to Florida. So, now in the summer of 2017, we were still in Indiana and at the beginning of a tough road ahead of us. We prayed and prayed and prayed. No changes. It was in one of the many conversations with my sister that I heard “Have you thought about moving back here (Pittsburgh)?” I knew in an instant that this was exactly where God wanted us. I approached my daughter, who was set to move to Florida, and she jumped off of the Florida train and onto the Pittsburgh train in an instant! So while in the midst of a tough, hard fought battle that continued into 2018, we began preparing to get our house onto the market. Even through hearing the nay sayers and doubters at every turn who were saying things like:
“You said you wanted to move to Florida, now all of a sudden you’re moving to Pittsburgh. Are you sure you’re hearing from God and not you just running away?”
“You’ll never sell your house in the winter. No-one buys a home in the winter. No-one!”
I will say to the doubters: I heard from God. He not only found a buyer for my house in Indiana in the winter, a few days before Christmas, but He presented us with a new home in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. A home in a wonderful neighborhood that is in walking distance to shops, restaurants, a bank, post office, a park and even a deli! A home with white walls, a blank slate to use our creativity to design what we want. A home with the perfect kitchen with tons of counter space where I can produce another Farmers Market Find!
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
God is Good, All the Time!
Priscilla
Pittsburgh Pico
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped very small
1 medium onion, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
or
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon salt plus
black pepper, optional
3 small limes
tortilla chips or broken tostadas
In a medium bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, minced onion and minced or chopped Jalapeños. Stir in the chopped cilantro, followed by the salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice of the limes over the Pittsburgh Pico. Stir. Then taste! Add more salt,if needed. Serve with tortilla chips or broken tostadas.
Note - If you prefer a milder Pico, add less jalapeño or substitute the jalapeño for chopped green bell pepper.
or
If you like a hotter Pico, add more jalapeños!
Yinz Enjoy!
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