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Where Are You Christmas?
As you all know by now….it is not unusual for me to watch Hallmark Christmas movies year around, and the same is true of listening to Christmas music. The last three weeks have been a marathon of Christmas melodies running through my head! When I drift off to sleep...
Christmas Date Filled Cookies
These were a tradition since I was a little girl. It does not seem like Christmas unless someone makes these cookies. Of course, they could be eaten any times of year…but became a chance for us to bake together! 😊CHRISTMAS DATE FILLED COOKIES 1 cup shortening1 tsp...
You Will Find Him Faithful
Where has the time gone? It has been since September 30th that I did my last post. It would take me many, many paragraphs to bring you all up to speed on my life. Suffice it to say, it has been a couple of months of loss (losing 4 family members and friends in about 6...
Worry Warts
Fall is finally right around the corner! I love the little bit of nip in the air right now in the evening and mornings. Since fall is my most favorite time of the year, I am always looking for signs and wonders of the upcoming season. I never saw a pumpkin I didn’t...
Mom’s Carrot Cookies
My mom was one of the best cooks on the planet. Every member of the family had our favorites and mom loved to make sure we had our favorite menu on our birthdays. She always received accolades from people at our famous Lutheran after-church potlucks for her cakes,...
Mom’s Plum Coffee Cake
Quick & Easy Recipes What you'll need: ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup shortening/butter 1 egg ½ cup milk 2 tsp baking powder Mix above ingredients together Put in a greased 9 inch pan Slice 6 plums on top Crumble on top: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 4x8 inch loaf...
A Prayer for Afghanistan
This morning at my church, we prayed this prayer for the people of Afghanistan and all those involved. As we were praying, I could not help but be moved to tears thinking about how I would feel, as a mom, if I had to throw my baby into the arms of someone I did not...
Orange Balls – From Caroline Ritter
Caroline was a lifetime friend of my mom and one of the kindest women I’ve ever met. She was a very giving and caring friend and again, a role model for many. ORANGE BALLS By Caroline Ritter4 cups crushed vanilla wafers 1 pound powdered sugar 1 cube butter or...
What Not to Wear
Don’t you just love walking into a room, or going to work when you feel like you look good! Great outfit, cool shoes, pedi and mani done, and a good hair day? Kind of gives you a little pep in your step. (Is that an old saying? Lol ). I decided to count how many...
Apple Pudding Cake – From Caroline Kerbs
Mrs. Kerbs was an amazing woman. She never drove and walked everywhere she went, including faithfully walking to church. (Through all kinds of weather). She was known to me as Grandma Kerbs and was an example of a lady to us when we were young. She was widowed very...
Wonderful, Merciful, Savior
Have you ever watched a good gut-wrenching show on TV, or watched a sad movie in a theater and walk out with a massive headache from trying not to sob out-loud and feel like everyone is staring at you? The kind that pounds every time your heart beats. Well….I have had...
Choose Joy!!
She walked out on the stage with what seemed like quiet confidence. The judges clearly sensed something different about her. Beauty inside and out on display. She possessed a peace and joy that was palpable in the room. She had come alone. When asked what she did for...
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