Happpppppy Tuesday you guys,
This has been one of those weeks that has made me count my blessings over and over (and over) again.
Thanks so much for all the prayers this past week. I'm starting to feel a little better every day --- there is nothing on my face anymore, other than some redness, which is a big relief to me. I was especially worried about that, because that's where the Steven Johnson's syndrome can do the most damage/spread fastest (around eyes/mouth.) Those soft-tissue areas are more prone to infection.
My advice to you from my experience with this is if you think there's the remotest possibility you may even possibly be having an allergic reaction to a medication ---- even if you've been on it several weeks --- go in IMMEDIATELY. If they don't do anything about it, ask to get a second opinion. My reaction went from slightly noticeable and uncomfortable (when I went in the first time and wasn't given anything) to extremely dangerous in just a week.
I had to wear a short sleeve/baggy shirt at school yesterday and today, because having material over my arms irritates it more, and some of the kids thought they were going to "catch it" from me. I tried to explain that if I was contagious I wouldn't be at school -- but I can see where they were coming from -- it isn't pretty, haha. I considered staying home, but I needed something to take my mind off of it.
We're still having a lovely, snowy, windy, freezing, icy spring. Emphasis on the icy today. Yikes. I drove about 5 mph the whole way to school and then about fell 4 times in the parking lot. Just the kind of spring we all love, right? Looks like warmer weather is on the horizon, though! 60s and 70s this weekend?!? I'll believe it when I see it. ;)
I have another recipe I want to share with you guys. I haven't made these for a couple years, because I always forget about them, but last time I took them to a potluck they were a HUGE hit. I found the recipe and picture on the blog, "Baked Perfection." If you enjoy baking, you'll love her blog!
The recipe is amazing as is. One minor change I made was DOUBLING the amount of cream-filling that they call for. If you want a nice, thick, fluffy layer of cream, like it shows in the picture, you need much more than the recipe makes.
Small little change to an already amazing recipe!
You could also make these using other types of cookies, if you don't like oatmeal. Chocolate chip cream pies? Peanut butter cream pies? Double chocolate cream pies? Monster cookie cream pies? Snickerdoodle cream pies? I absolutely LOVE oatmeal, but with or without, the options are endless.
Like I said, I've personally tried these and approve them! I know trying new recipes can be daunting, because you don't want to spend time and money on something new and have it flop.
These won't disappoint.
Prayers that you have an amazing day,
Emily
