In the past couple of years our family has gone through several of our members having illness that required the rest of us helping or at least praying them through. My daughter had colitis twice year before last. Roy’s mom had hip replacement that went bad early last year. It took six months for her … Continue reading Memories, Blessings, and Treasures
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Fall, the Cold, and a Fire
I’m just sitting here enjoying my hot chai latte, looking at the cold logs in the fireplace, trying to visualize a real and cozy fire…… Let’s see, the firewood is outside on the rack. The kindling, lighter, and such are in the kindling box. The only thing that’s missing is the fire. It’s very cool … Continue reading Fall, the Cold, and a Fire
Muscadine or Scuppernong Pastry
Ingredients: 1 pie crust (bought or homemade, and can be rectangle or round crust, though rectangle will be easier to fold and seal) 1 cup muscadine cooked hulls along with pulp 1/3 c sugar Lots of “dots” of softened real butter (this makes the difference) Directions: Roll out crust dough on cookie sheet or pizza … Continue reading Muscadine or Scuppernong Pastry
SWEET BABY’S BREATH
Sweet baby of mine Asleep on my shoulder, I hold you close As you drift in slumber; I dream of days And years to come - The treasures God holds For you, little one. Your warm baby's breath Is so "tender sweet" - With slow … Continue reading SWEET BABY’S BREATH
The Deep Breath of Satisfaction
I finally got some of my Christmas decorating done. This is a process for me. I take my time and think it through, and maybe even change it around. I may add to, or take away from what I have put out. Bringing in nature items from outside is one way I love to decorate. … Continue reading The Deep Breath of Satisfaction
God Has A Plan Before We Know We Need One:
There was a particular situation that had recently happened when I wrote the last blog. It was one of those things that came completely out of the blue. I had told my 20 year old daughter that I was going into town to mail something from the post office. After parking the car just out … Continue reading God Has A Plan Before We Know We Need One:
Cindy Chandler Pye 