Scripture & A Snapshot

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WOW!!!!

Yesterday, G-Girl and I sang at our church's senior luncheon, JOY (Just Older Youth).  It was their Thanksgiving dinner and it was DELICIOUS!  We really enjoy going.....everyone has such a good time. As you can see, it was filling up pretty fast.

Before we sang, I had the AWESOME privilege to meet a precious lady by the name of Margo.  She is German, and reminded me so much of Nanny, my dad's mom, who was Norwegian.  She has worked for the State Department, sings in the church choir, has children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She also speaks 5 different languages.

Oh.....and did I mention she is 105 1/2?  Yup, you read it right....she is  105 1/2.  Isn't she just BEAUTIFUL?  When asked what her secret is, she says she doesn't eat potatoes or butter.  Oh, I wish I had her will-power!

God bless you, Margo.......you are 

AMAZING!

It's A Dirty Job, But Someone's Gotta Do It

"A happy hen is a productive hen!"

Well, it's that time again to clean out the hen house. With the cold weather coming, we needed to clean out the old shavings, and pile in a good few inches of the new stuff.  As you can see, a hen house can get very dirty.

Ahhh....I love my multipurpose snow shovel!  lol

 

While I was shoveling out, Bethany decided it was a 

good time to hop inside the nesting box with the eggs . . . .

count them . . . .

and then sit on them.  I removed the eggs, put some fresh bedding underneath her, 

and brought the eggs to the house.  When I returned . . . .

someone was sound asleep.

I continued shoveling and took two trailer loads

to the compost pile at the edge of our woods

Underneath are the remains of our tomato plants

Ahhhh. . . .fresh, clean bedding.....and it's so.....thick and cozy!  

The better to keep you warm with during the winter, my dear!

 

Since we were cleaning out and sprucing up, I thought I
would try and beautify the house a little for the ladies.

We had some extra bedding that had gotten wet (that's why it's orange) 

and some brick just sitting around so I decided to put them both to good use.

I was going to put flowers in the beds but decided against it

Ok, ladies. . . .it's time to start headin' in

Goodnight!

Scripture & A Snapshot

I am linking up today with Katie Lloyd Photography for "Scripture & A Snapshot."  If  you would like to participate . . . . .

1.  Select a photo

2.  Add a scripture to it

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4.  Visit Katie Lloyd Photography by clicking HERE and add your link to your POST!

What's On The Menu

Tonight's dinner on the farm:

Seasoned pasta with
sauteed garlic, shrimp, and bacon
left over 40 Minute Hamburger Buns

Dessert:
left-over
All-Chocolate Boston Creme Cake

(This menu is subject to change at any given moment!)

When There's No Tomorrow

 "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death!"

2 Corinthians 7:10 

Should God take you today, have you accomplished everything that you wanted to, needed to? Have you said all the things that needed to be said to those you love?  I would LOVE to say that I don't have any regrets, but then I would be lying.  There are things that I wish that I would have said to the people in my life that have passed on before me, but unfortunately, I will not have that chance and that weighs heavy on my heart.

I can't do anything about what has happened or what has not happened in the past, but I can do something about what will happen in the future.  I WILL put God first and foremost in my life.  I  WILL have a closer relationship with Him.  I WILL be more deligent in spreading the word of God and witnessing to others.  I WILL make it a point to tell my family, as much as I can, how much I love them and how much they mean to me.  I WILL be the best wife/mother/sister/aunt/friend that I can be.

When God decides that my time on this earth is through, I want to have a clean heart, empty of regret, but overflowing with love for my Lord and Savior, so I can then bow down before my God and praise His precious, holy name!

What's On The Menu

Tonight's dinner on the farm:

Chicken BBQ
w/40 Minute Hamburger Buns

Seasoned French Fries

w/homemade fry sauce

Dessert:
All-Chocolate Boston Creme Cake

(This menu is subject to change at any given moment!)

Freezer Pickles

I went searching the internet trying to find something to do with all the cucumbers we were blessed with, when I came upon this wonderful recipe for pickles you make in the freezer.  Yes, that's what I said................THE FREEZER!   As soon as I found this recipe, we just HAD to make it! It is super easy and produces a crisp, sweet pickle that goes well in salads, have on the side, or even use it on sandwiches.  I have used it on my hamburgers and have even used it in my tuna salad and it is fantastic! 


The secret to the crisp texture to these pickels, is the sugar.  So whatever you do, DO NOT reduce the amount of sugar.  This recipe works well with any kind of cucumber.

Ok, for this recipe you will need:

• 2 quarts cucumbers, peeled (optional) and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon salt (table salt, canning salt, or kosher salt can be used)
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar

In a large mixing bowl, mix cucumbers, onions, and salt.  Cover with plastic wrap and set on the counter for 2 hours.  Drain and put back into rinsed bowl.  In separate bowl, combine sugar and vinegar, stirring well.  Pour sugar mixture over cucumbers and toss gently.  Put cucumbers into freezer containers or zip-lock bags.  Freeze immediately.  Pickles are ready in 3-4 days. Just thaw and eat.  If you wish to freeze for a later date, these can be kept in the freezer for up to a year.

I have made this recipe where I have frozen the pickles, and also where I have made it and then put them in jars to be eaten whenever.  I prefer to eat them without being frozen, however they are delicious either way!

An Easy Rainy Day Lunch

We have been trying to get things straightened up somewhat since I have been putting it off the past couple of days, so a QUICK & EASY lunch was definitely on the menu.  What could be more quick & easy than tortilla chips sprinkled with cheddar cheese and turkey pepperoni, nuked for about 40 seconds....YUMMM!

Kiddo is really enjoying his lunch today....and so is Momma! : > )

Friendship

People today, have lost sight of what a true friendship is. So, in the sprit of my good friends, real life and on-line, I thought I would try and explain what true friends are.

Friends don't have to be exactly the same. They can have similarities, but they have their differences. We need to accept each other they way they are, faults and all.  Be a WYSIWYG person (what you see is what you get), it's the best kind to be!

Friends should be able to argue!  You can't always agree on everything.  I think if you do, then you really are not being true.  You have to be comfortable together.  You should never feel nervous or uptight, or feel like you are walking on egg shells.  If you do, something isn't quite right. 

Friends love each other UNCONDITIONALLY!  Sure, we have our liitle "tiffs", but when all is said and done, we forgive and forget.  Believe in love at first sight because there IS the equivalent in friendship. You don't have to know someone for a really long time or really well to become good friends.  Nor do you have to have met someone in-real-life.  Many life-time friendships have grown with the only communication coming from chatting on-line or on the telephone.

Friends are FOREVER but only if YOU keep it that way!  . Don't diss your buds, love them instead. And when they drive you crazy, love them that much more for being just a little bit different and maybe just a little bit quirky!