Thankful Luminaries

It was a fantastic Souper Saturday! Sheila taught the girls how to make Taco Soup; they each took turns browning the hamburger and onions and then adding in all of the canned ingredients and spices. While this was cooking, the girls learned how to follow a recipe and make microwave mug cakes. They started by placing a name tag on their mugs, choosing to make chocolate or vanilla, and then measured in the ingredients according to their recipe. One of the girls quickly learned there is a big difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon – and had to scrap her concoction and start over!

While they were waiting for their turn at the microwave, they used placements with a table setting template printed on it to learn how to set the table for guests.

As we all sat down to the table, one of the girls asked if she could lead us in a group prayer where she would start the prayer and then going around the table everyone would add to it. Oh my, this is where it got real – the wonderful things the girls shared that they were thankful for brought tears to our eyes and gave us goosebumps. They each included how much it meant to them to have Chicktime in their lives and how much they appreciated each of us sharing our time with them. We always hope that what we do with them makes a difference in their healing process, but hearing it from them was so very touching.

We proceeded to serve up the steaming hot taco soup into the first bowl – and wowsa, was it hot! So hot that the plastic bowl began to melt! Sheila was quick to come up with a solution – she suggested that we all eat our mug cakes first (yum, dessert first is always a win) and then wash them out and use them for the soup. Everyone agreed Chicktime is all about learning, adjusting, and being flexible! The mug cakes were delicious, the soup was delightful, and everyone took turns sharing fun things they like to do during their favorite season of the year.

Afterwards, the girls were able to take a copy of the recipes with them – as well as a crocheted pumpkin made by one of our leaders and one of the table decoration pumpkins. It was a Souper Saturday!