Soup is Good for the Soul

 

"Only the pure of heart can make a good soup" - Ludwig van Beethoven

We all know that when we're not feeling well, there's nothing for us but some good soup. Well, Mom has been craving soup lately. Two of her favourite guys came through for her.

Sean making a hearty French Canadian pea soup

Ted making a delicious turkey and cabbage concoction

Mom's freezer is now stocked with individual servings of both soups so that she can easily heat up a healthy, hearty meal.

It should be noted that Mom took both these photos with her new iPad! She has embraced technology and is texting like a madwoman, polishing off ebooks and filling up her camera roll. One of Mom's closest friends told her that, at times, the iPad can make one feel closer than a phone call - photos are easily shared and you can go back and reread emails and other messages to feel the positive sentiments and well wishes all over again. Mom seems to have taken that to heart.

Mom has picked up a couple great recipe books from Cancer Care, but she has requested that you send along any yummy soup recipes that you have. You can post recipes in the comment section of this blog and share with everyone, or you can email recipes to beatthisthing@gmail.com. Or, if you're feeling extra generous, care packages are always appreciated :)

We've decided to keep New Year's a rather intimate affair this year, as Mom is just too tired to have a great big group or to feel like she has to be a hostess. We'll keep it simple, and enjoy lounging in our pajamas eating treats and listening to music. Farewell, 2012 and hello, 2013 - the year of wellness.

The photo album has been added to the blog. If you look on the right-hand menu, below Mom's bio, there is a slideshow. You probably won't be able to see it if you have an iPhone, as it is in Flash. However, if you click on the space under the heading "Photo Album," you will be taken to the actual album that you can click through. Now that this is up and running, I hope to be adding photos to it fast and furious. Please keep checking it and please send me some photos to post - I will get them up as fast as I can. (Darlene, can you please send your email address to beatthisthing@gmail.com, as I have a photo to request of you!).

Happy New Year, and may 2013 bring us all health and happiness!