Change isn’t always fun. Moving to Gretna was great fun, but unpacking the moving trailer in -40 C wasn’t. Having Karen move-in after our wedding was great, but figuring out how to mesh two opinions into a peaceful solution… well, that was a challenge. Change isn’t always easy or fun; but then there’s the kind of change that’s really exciting. For example, we’ve had several new people move to Gretna in the last little while. That’s exciting, and I extend my welcome to you! I’ve been here three years and I love it! I hope you come to love this peaceful town as well! But then there’s also some people that have moved out of town; farewell, and may God grant you joy in your new home communities.
With people moving out and some moving in, it almost feels like we’re trading ingredients in a recipe. The people that constituted the town of Gretna are no longer the same group of people – how will this change affect our flavour? Speaking of replacing ingredients, I tried that today with my mom’s famous ‘Ruhrei’ recipe. Ruhrei is a German-Dutch dish that is basically scrambled eggs with some extra flour added. It’s not a breakfast dish, but rather a replacement for noodles or potatoes. I didn’t have any milk and so I looked in the fridge and found some Yoghurt. I added the new ingredient, hoping that the flavour of the Ruhrei wouldn’t be ruined.
When there’s change in the ingredients to the usual recipes of life we often become anxious. Will we be able to find joy in the new home we’re making in a different town? Will the people we left behind cheer for us as we move on, or will they hold it against us? I trust that the residents of Gretna will let their hospitality shine brightly as we welcome newcomers into town. When we switch ingredients in our community life, the result is a new flavour… but that can be great thing! The Ruhrei I made tonight was fantastic; and I’m guessing that the new mix of people that make-up the town of Gretna will expand our palettes with new found friendship. I am looking forward to meeting you! And for those of you who are curious – here’s the recipe to my Mom’s famous Ruhrei:
2eggs/serving
1 cup flour/serving
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp rosemary (optional)
Milk (or Yoghurt!!!)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1. Beat the eggs until well mixed; add salt, pepper, and rosemary.
2. Add flour and mix well; then, while mixing, add enough milk to make a smooth mixture (like pancake mixture consistency)
3. In a large frying pan heat vegetable oil; pour in all the batter and use a spatula to mix the batter (like scrambled eggs). Keep mixing the batter as you fry it until the pieces become smaller and browned. Remove from heat and enjoy as a side to a favourite meat dish (I recommend sausage).
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