The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
Mom’s Sugar Cookies
My mom knew how to bake. You name it, she could bake it. Her pies were my favorite. Or maybe her prune twists. Or maybe her caramel corn. Or her cinnamon rolls. They were all amazing. I am blessed to have in my possession Mom's recipe boxes filled with her and my...
Why I Blog
In November 2007 I entered the world of blogging. My motivation was to simply have a written account of my life for my children to have some day. I was still grieving the death of my best friend and mother from the year prior. Even though Mom and I had a beautifully...
Glory
51 Years Ago
February 7, 1963 was one of the most important days in our family history. It's the day God placed my oldest brother, Marty in our family. (I wrote a more detailed post in 2009 - Thank You God For Marty.) I believe Dad and Mom always had Marty in their heart. The day...
Bringing Out the Best
"Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you." Many years ago I befriended someone whom I thought we had a lot in common. As time went on, however, I found that each time I left her presence, I felt drained, even...
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
This recipe is so easy! You could spice it up and add whatever you wanted according to your taste. I only had one jar of salsa, so I added a can of diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic, onions and some taco seasoning. I'd like to make it into a soup sometime by adding...
