Around lunch time yesterday my beloved family came home. They had traveled across the globe to Thailand for work and friends. Great goals for what was basically a work trip for my husband. Lots of friends. Lots of fun and refreshing times. It was a spiritual time. The girls headed for their rooms … Read More about jet lag cookies
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A Simple Vase of Flowers
I have been stalled about what to do with some empty spaces and tables since we put away our Christmas decorations. Between being busy and unable to think of anything fresh, I did nothing. That’s right, nothing. I left those 2 table bare, sad and cold. The other flat spaces are still plain and … Read More about A Simple Vase of Flowers
The Best Ever Sugar Cookies
These hands down are the best sugar cookies! What makes this recipe so good? Use Pale Yellow Butter Using butter and keeping the dough chilled is the secret to great taste. These Sables, French for sugar cookies, are so luscious. Good ingredients are the basic to excellent food, especially in baking. Only … Read More about The Best Ever Sugar Cookies
Sabbath Word…Hope
This past week the word for Advent was HOPE. Was there a time when hope is not needed? Never. It was hard week for our son who received word one of his close friends was in a severe car accident. It was a shock. Kyle is still not breathing on his own after 2 … Read More about Sabbath Word…Hope
Forever Family…Scarlet Cord
“An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb This ancient proverb is referred to by families as they adopt their Chinese children. Many come to believe this invisible red thread connects them with the children of their … Read More about Forever Family…Scarlet Cord
A Kid’s Point of View
Hi Mom. When you find this in the morning you can either A) Post it but delete this line B) delete it C) Keep it tucked away and do a later post about post that never gotten posted. This is what came on my screen. I was surprised. and so encouraged. You … Read More about A Kid’s Point of View
Crazy October
I just read there are only 7 more Fridays until Christmas. Pressure is in the air. I don’t even have all my fall bins down from the attic yet. Are you able to breathe just thinking about that? And I don’t think I’ll get them down! I may get the turkey dishes from the mud … Read More about Crazy October
Chili Our Way
We had chili last night. It is an easy meal to prepare and easy to serve to the girls who were coming and going last night. This is Mom’s recipe minus the beans. I didn’t have any and the girls aren’t crazy about them anyway. Just a few, please. Growing up we had it … Read More about Chili Our Way
Autumn Back Porch
Making the back porch a seasonal welcoming spot was driven by color. Oh yes, pumpkins too! A must. What’s not to love about the traditional orange pumpkins. The multicolored squashes with the intense seasonal colors. The cool air is not the only way we know fall has arrived. It is the colors. Reds, oranges, … Read More about Autumn Back Porch
Tour Through Blogland
I was thrilled when Kathy of A Delightsome Life invited me to be part of the Tour Through Blogland! I met this gracious lady at Haven. Her quiet gentle manner drew me to her. I enjoyed our conversations and her encouragement in the blogging journey. We have our faith in common, kindred spirits. Her home is … Read More about Tour Through Blogland