**this post originated a few years back for my baby sis who lives 1000 miles away making it impossible for us to bake together as much as we’d like… A favorite in our household is biscuits and gravy. I am not the queen of either by any means but recipes are made for tweaking and…
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Times & Seasons
“And the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 NIV” Today is not only the start of a brand new day, but a brand new season for me….
Finding My Place
Before I begin, I want to emphasize: *1. I am writing in the spirit of Proverbs 11:14 where it says “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; In the multitude of counselors there is safety” I am hoping to spark a discussion on a subject that has been kind of taboo. It may not…
Photo Journal of Abby’s funeral ~ Take 3 ~ July 19, 2014
So my sweet artsy friend Alaynna Schwartz of Playlife Photography showed up tonite with her absolutely amazing photos of Abby’s funeral. They represent so many special details of the day that said ABBY loud and clear. Each tells a story in a very personal way and leaves no need for captions. I am in love…
Celebrating Abby ~ A photo journal of her funeral ~ July 19, 2014
I always thought that people who took pictures of funerals and the deceased were a little disturbed until it was our turn to bury our precious Baby, Abby Marie. She was taken away from us much to soon and all of a sudden everything in my sentimental nature decided to go against the grain and…
Housework vs. Hospitality
I am people person. Yes sometimes I need peace and total quiet but those who really know me best know I thrive on relationship and being around/with people. I love having guests and enjoy being spontaneous. However my life has changed quite drastically over the past 8 years. I have never been that spotless housekeeper…
Super Delicious (& Healthy) Honey Applesauce Bars
I came across an absolutely amazing-to-good-to-keep-to-myself recipe today. I was on a search for a way to utilize my freshly ground whole wheat and also use honey as I am completely out of sugar right now. Years ago my mom gave me the cookbook, Cooking with Wisdom, which I have to admit I rarely use…
“Old Sauce”
Our garden is brimming with beautiful tomatoes, sadly something my current food plan does not include. I have been finding other yummies to add to sandwiches and salads but decided I was going to take the lazy quick route and just do my canning all in chunk tomatoes which I reasoned could be opened and…
Aunt Dini
When I married into the Miller family, I was blessed to gain a precious gem of an aunt, Odena. Single, spunky and very independent, “Dini” as she was dubbed by the older grandchildren is the only sibling of Lowell’s dad and always lavishly spoiled Lowell and his 2 brothers, Merlin & Keith and seemingly decided…