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Welcome to my Website, barbaraeubanks.com., and to my Journal page - where you will find news and information about my Author Signings, Speaker Events, Writings, News, and many more current events going on. We are very excited to be in a new direction, delving into the Internet and World Wide Web - a completely new experience for me, but one which will be rewarding and educational in various ways. We must all learn to welcome change, and be ready to accept new assignments in our lives. Don't forget to visit my BLOG - An Angel's Humor and if you would like the FEED.
I have been very busy attending Author Signings and Speaker Events, and my schedule is quite full presently with the same. In addition. I will try to keep the website as informative as possible, educational, humorous, fun, inspirational and motivational. Please feel free to send us an email with your comments. We welcome all comments as they help us to grow.
As always, we look for your quick return. Check back often to see any updates and to keep up-to-date on any events happening.
Thank you for visiting.
May God Bless You in All Ways... and always...
Barbara Eubanks, Christian Humor Author & Speaker
member of Christian Writers Guild...
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Humorous Interviews...
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I was invited to be a guest on the new Internet Radio Program, "Aging Outside the Box-Fabulous Women Over 50", with Host Shirley W. Mitchell, National Author/Columnist/Speaker and Radio Host. The topic of the Show was "Aging Sunny Side uP - Adding Humor".
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As the Humor Cooks.....
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Shrimp Supreme...
2lbs Shrimp, shelled; 1 bunch scallions; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups velvetta cheese, chopped; 1 cup cream or evap milk; 8oz. fruit-flavored water or (wine if you prefer the taste); 1/4 cup flour or equiv cornstarch; 1/4 cup butter...
In Wok, saute shrimp, onions, and garlic in butter just until shrimp turn pink. Take shrimp up. Mix flour or corn starch with 1/2 cup of milk until all lumps disappear. Add this and the remaining milk to Wok. Stir continually. Add cheese and remaining liquid. Add shrimp. Keep on low heat and stir until cheese melts completely. Adjust liquid to make desired consistency. Serve over cooked rice or fettucine. ©Barbara Eubanks®tm
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A Mission, a Bathtub, and a Dog
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Khirkov, Ukraine Trip...
Funny experiences seem to follow me, even to a land void of joy. The people on the streets there believe people who smile are either drunk or crazy. Although Ukraine was not on my top-ten-places-to-visit list, I ended up there on a mission trip anyway, but that is totally a different story.
From my front door to the church dorm room where I was to stay for the next week, the trip took roughly twenty-four hours. Needless to say, I arrived exhausted with knees (and everything else,for that matter) sore and stiff. With our group of five ladies and three rooms allotted, somebody had to be odd-woman out, and that would be me. At that point, I just didn’t care if I had a roomie or not. The missionaries who collected us at the airport and then delivered us to our rooms made the proper arrangements with the lady manning the desk. They translated her instructions for us, one being we should be careful not to lose our key since the church owned only one key per room. “That’s good,” I thought. “Nobody can come into my room unless I want them to.” Although my room wasn’t of the Holiday Inn variety, I found it clean and equipped with the necessities.
After organizing my clothes so I could locate my toiletries and pajamas, I decided a soak in the deep narrow bathtub was in order. I took my book so I could wander into a world of fiction and enjoy a relaxing, therapeutic bath. When the tensions of the day subsided, my eyes became heavy. I thought I needed to get out and go to bed properly before I fell asleep in the tub.
Now you recall I said my knees were stiff and I was exhausted and there was only one key, right? When I tried to push up out of the tub, I discovered I just might be stuck there for the night. The tub was much higher than the ones at home and a ledge to push myself up on was available only on one side. The other side was flush with the wall. Try as I might, I failed in extricating my body. “Aha, if I can just roll over on my tummy I can get in a three-point stance and stand up,” I mistakenly reasoned. As I attempted to turn, I then got stuck on my side. By that time, I thought sleeping in the tub was inevitable. I knew my fellow travelers couldn’t hear me if I called for help because they were on the next floor up. The lady at the desk spoke no English, and even if she could hear and understood me, she couldn’t get in because I had carefully locked my room with the “only key.”
I’m sorry to confess only then did I think to pray. “God, if you can move mountains and part seas, I know you can help me out of this narrow tub. I promise I will never sit down in it again if you will perform this one miracle.”
“Ask and ye shall receive.” Finally, with my very last energy, I belly-flopped, got in that graceful three-point stance, and stood up. (You are visualizing this, aren’t you?) “Thank you, Jesus,” I said aloud.
I really saw no humor in the situation that night, but when I told the saga the next morning, my companions thought it hilarious. That was only the first humorous happenings on the trip.
In a couple of days, our itinerary took our group by train from Kiev to Khirkov. The sleeper cars weren’t conducive to great sleep. Our bleary-eyed group was met by the Khirkov missionary who took us to his apartment for a wonderful breakfast and a meeting with other Khirkov team members. A combination of lack of sleep, travel fatigue, and full bellies made it difficult for us to keep our eyes open during the worship time. At the close of this session, the missionary suggested we have a time of round-robin prayers. I feared if I closed my eyes, my body would think it nap time for sure. I risked it nonetheless. Meaningful concerns were being expressed to God as each of us prayed in turn. Amidst the reference of the moment, a rude sound emanated from the direction of the missionary who sat in his recliner. I stifled a giggle, as did my co-travelers. Then the sound came again – and again and again. There was no hope in containing the laughter at that point. When I opened one eye to see the others' reactions, I saw the wife go behind the chair to quieten the snoring Mastiff hound – the same family pet who threw up on the floor as we ate breakfast - who lay behind the recliner.
A bit of humor during serious moments help us to not take ourselves too seriously. I think even the angels and God must have had a chuckle at those scenarios.
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November 2007 Brings Great Fall Events
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As trees become amazing bouquets of vibrant colors, my fall events have soared; the events where I have spoken and the people I've met equal their spendor.
October 30, 2007, I traveled to Andalusia, Alabama, to speak for the Ladies' Night Out Event at FBC Andalusia. A large group of ladies gathered to share an early supper and then move to the sanctuary where I spoke on "Laugh Often, Love Much, and Live Well." Cathy Harry, the lady heading up the event and the one who had invited me, has told me since that she knew God sent me because the time was right. Many of the ladies have since told her they needed the laughter and the reminder that God wants His children to be happy. I praise God that He can use me to encourage other women.
On November 2, Steve drove me to Cullman, Alabama, where I spoke to the senior adult group there. They call themselves the Triple G's. Using some of the funny anecdotes from my books, I talked to them about The Importance of Humor and Laughter. They responded well and bought many books. Don Williamson has told me since that my "Just Say Wow" story has taught him a new way to praise God.
The Ladies Conference at Live Oak Baptist Church, Cave Springs, Georgia, was my third event of the week on November 3. We - Steve and I - had to leave very early in the morning to get there by 8:45 EST, but the glorious driving time made it worth getting up before dawn. As I observed the foggy mist hanging over the tree tops in the morning's breaking light, I was reminded of how the world must have looked before God even created man. I then had an epiphany - He created all I needed before He ever made me; therefore, I realize how much he truly cares for me. When we arrived we found the fellowship hall a show place of fall decorations and the brunch, simply delicious. These ladies at Live Oak had covered every detail, from door prizes to great praise music, making this a spectacular event. I first spoke on "Laugh, Love, and Live for the Lord." After the break and signing of books, I returned for the closing session to speak on "Happiness in the Home."
Although I've traveled many miles in the last few days, I count all these opportunities as blessings from the Lord. I thank Him and praise Him for giving me this ministry and the strength to do His bidding.
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