We are distinct from God-we are not God ourselves - but we are part of who and what God is, and God is a part of who and what we are. The entire world reveals God. (75, Making A Way Out of No Way, Monica A Coleman)
I do not need conventional femininity!
Also, my parents solved my snorkeling problem by renting me a "turtle-board," which is a plastic board with a clear bottom-perfect for being able to paddle around with my glasses on to see the fish and coral. I recommend it for anyone who is as blind as I am! I discovered that the pictures of the coral do not come out well through the clear bottom, so the next day I gave my water-resistant camera to my dad. Having enough sleep, and with a fresh perspective, I was ready to witness how the Virgin Islands reveal Godde on day four. I saw it in the animals, as we ran into a herd of goats running around and I thought they were so cute!
I tasted God with my tastebuds in a pina colada from
Shipwreck Landing, which made the best pina colada I have ever had!
At Shipwreck Landing, I looked awful-my hair was a mess, I was wearing grey leggings over an emerald green bathing suit and sneakers, but I was not there to model, I was there to enjoy myself and enjoy myself I did! Happily, I had learned my lesson from the previous day.
I touched God by cooking the best meal of the trip that day. I say, "touched God," because by cooking I was able to feed and thus heal and restore the energy of myself and my parents in a very pleasurable way. When I cook for other people I am giving part of my essence to them, just like Godde gives part of her essence to us in Her creation every day.
(from Allrecipes.com with adaptations-originally was Mahi Mahi)
Ingredients
2 T Olive Oil
1 1/2 t Soy Sauce
1 Clove Garlic
1 t Ground Black Pepper
1/2 t Ground Ginger
Salt to taste
1 lb Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Uncooked Jasmine Rice
1 Can Chicken Broth
2 T White Sugar
1 Can Coconut Milk
1 1/2 Butter
1 1/2 White Sugar
1 Fresh Mango, Cubed
Instructions
Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, ginger, salt together in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bring the rice, chicken broth, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about twenty minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and the 2 T of sugar. Stir and simmer uncovered until the rice has absorbed almost all of the milk.
While the rice is cooking, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard extra. Place chicken in a large baking dish in a single layer. Bake at 350 degrees for twenty minutes.
After the chicken is placed in the oven, melt 1 1/2 T butter and 1 1/2 T sugar in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the mixture begins to bubble, stir in mango cubes. Cook and stir until the mango is tender, about five minutes. Serve by placing a chicken breast over a mound of hot rice with a topping of mango salsa.
OMG!!! The creamy rice is addicting and the super sweet mangoes make your lips go smack! The chicken is tender and one can really taste the marinade. This recipe is a WINNER!!!
I am going to make this recipe again soon, this time with fish and I cannot wait!
So what did I learn from day four? That just when my disability seems to be limiting and frustrating, with some investigating and help, I can often find a solution to help ease my stress. I learned that I can appreciate Godde's spirit by admiring her wandering animals and that I can experience being a part of Godde by cooking for other people. I learned that there is value in enjoying the simple pleasures in life and that how I or others feel about my looks should not hamper a trip to get a tasty treat. I hope that you take the time to notice how the world reveals God to you between now and the next time I write!
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