Homemade Relish

Have you ever been so busy doing things for other people that when you finally get free time, you're too pooped do something YOU want to do?

I was feeling like that recently. Still, I forced myself to do something on my day off that brought me much peace and joy. I made homemade relish!

It took most of the day to complete the process. Early in the morning I went to the garden and picked cucumbers, green tomatoes, and cabbage. Then to the store to get sweet onions, red peppers, and spices. While I chopped veggies and later ladled the concoction into canning jars, I felt not only a sense of calm, but a feeling of great accomplishment.

So, I thank my husband for having such a green, green thumb, and I thank God for bestowing in me the ability to appreciate simple pleasures...even if I'm pooped!