Ep 45 Everyone Has a Story with Katie Collins

You may know someone who would give you the shirt off your back - but how about a kidney? (I might give a casserole...) Today I have the honor of hosting my lovely friend, Katie Collins: educator, wife, mother, grandmother, and kidney donor. 

Katie talks of leaving a legacy of "Less judgment -- More prayer" as she's learned to recognize that everyone she meets has a story and we can be part of their story by lifting them to Jesus at any moment of the day.

Wise words from a seasoned believer:

"Although I wouldn't want to continue to live in any of my past gut-wrenching circumstances--I don't long for the grief they bring. But I now know I wouldn't trade them for how I've learned to feel the word FAITH and taste the word TRUST."

A little about Katie Collins in her own words:

Celebrating 40 years with my best friend, mother of four adult children, retired elementary teacher, now full-time Mamie, I am blessed. As a work in progress, I am thankful for every day as an opportunity to draw closer to the Lord and the people He has placed in my life.

Here's Katie's Go-To Recipe: Shrimp Sausage Pasta

Years ago, BK (before kids), Kirt and I went to have dinner with my roommate's parents. Her mother served this savory meal to us and I’ve used it ever since as a people-pleaser and quick go-to. 

 

Sausage and Shrimp Pasta

 

1 pkg frozen wild-caught shrimp

1 pkg Jimmy Dean sausage (I like sage)

Spaghetti noodles (Angel Hair works well, too)

Parmesan cheese

 

Take out bag of frozen shrimp and let defrost. Crumble and cook sausage in pan. While cooking, start water boiling for pasta. Once sausage has cooked, drain, cover and put on simmer. When noodles are boiling, throw shrimp in and continue to cover, stirring here and there to get all the juices blended together. Drain noodles, and then mix everything together in a casserole dish, smother with parmesan cheese and serve. A quick bag of peas, slice of bread, and you’re set! Enjoy! 

 

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