Gulf Coast Jambalaya

Name: Gulf Coast Jambalaya
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1⁄4 cup butter (or bacon drippings, if you have them); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1⁄2 lb cubed ham (preferably Cure 81 or other cured ham); 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 large bay leaves; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 cups cold water; 2 cups converted rice (raw); 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh shrimp or 1 1⁄2 lbs frozen raw shrimp, shelled and deveined