Hello ladies ^_^
Beautiful day today, NO SNOW!!
Kel's brother and wife came Saturday to give us a break, for a few hours. Like thieves, we seized that moment, before they changed their minds and we sped to a theater!!
We watched "The Blind Side" and that movie's a 2 hankie rating!
I strongly recommend all to watch it.
Yesterday, it was busy.. busy... busy.. for us again. Won't go to any details, as Christmas is almost here and I sure don't want to dampen anyone's spirits.
But I thank ALL of you for your prayers, and those few hours of being able to turn off the cell phone, and escape into our own world, must have come from answered prayers ;) Your collective gift to us!
Debbie, so good to see you hear. You're right.. Scotch Eggs is not a Cajun thing. My first taste of Scotch Eggs were in a British restaurant, back in Singapore 40 years ago. I had Scotch Eggs with some pickled shallots... and didn't learn to make them till I come to the States. The other British fare I like is Steak and Kidney pie, might as well be a ca c'est bon over rice without the pastry!
Bonnie, were you served typical English dinner at the Christmas party? Oooooh a roast with Yorkshire pudding and a slice of that Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce!! Goodness, some very rich foods there!
BTW, your Aunt Polly's having the most enviable Christmas with our Lord up there ;)
We've also seen Julia/Julia and wished that it should have been about Julia Child. The other Julia was weak... and it's not because I have all of Julia Child cookbooks;) Wishing I can cook like her :(
Pegi, how's your sweet peas coming along? Are you one for baking every Christmas, like Cookie?
Cookie, I'm sure you'll be getting more orders after Christmas. Once word pass around from your customers how good your home baked morsels are.
Trisha, I know you've been one busy lady.. but have you used your new bike yet? Probably not, with the snow and all!
Audrey, be careful when driving to Lisa's. Don't know goiter can cause bp to go up.
So sorry Linda, Ladybug still has not been found. If she's stolen, that might be a good thing, as we can hope that she'll be well taken care of.
Wow.. I'm glad you survive that robbery. Do hope your knee doesn't give you any problems.
Maid Marion, $3,000 isn't small change!!!! But the truck's sentimental value is worth more than that, I'm sure Charles would get it fixed.
I was laughing away reading your sampling rendezvous at Costco... cause that's what my very frugal BIL will do for lunch! He'd head for Costco or Sam's and free lunched his way...
Hope your Christmas won't be a wet one.
Love the pictures Donna. But you can keep the snow!! I can hear the kids squealing from here!! Bet they learnt fast to dodge snowballs!!
Ahhh.. you must be relieved to understand why Teara's behaving badly. Kids who are rejected act aggressively. That's their defense. How lucky are the twins to get a step mum like you.
You know you are our Christmas miracle, right. This time last year, hope was at a low for you and your family. Look at you now.. happiness all around...
Synda, LK is right. Talk to your mum often. Kel's dad had multi strokes, but his speech is slightly impaired.
Try to get some rest, me think that's what affecting your health. Just remember to turn everything to Him. He can't do His best work, if we don't trust Him ;)
God answers all prayers. He'd either say yes or no. Just remember, He does it all according to His will. We don't know what His plans are, but trust that His plans are always for our best.
I can relate to you hiding when times are rough... but fellowship is very important. From fellowship and Him you'll gain some strength to face another day.
3 daughters Julie? How lucky!!!!! Yep, my late mum did the same to her 4 older daughters. For the Muslim holiday, she'd just put us in charge of the cookies, and all the while she'd be claiming her arms hurt... Hmm.. only before the holidays :D
Care to share with us about "Harlem Springs ,Christmas cookies,a cop,a cruiser,car stopped running out in God's country,having to walk a mile in a blizzard and almost no clothes." Sounds interesting... Julie.. Synda.. ? We're nosey remember?
Now Crissy, I'm happy to know you get that shot! I still haven't touched Betty's 'woodwork'. Post a pic will you and share with us when you're through. We'll definitely be praying for Dave.
LK, bet you and Todd will hear some happy laughter from your grandkids when they open up their gifts.
You've mentioned how your dad gets help. I'm afraid, Kel's dad does not get any help at all. His brother Leslie got help right until he died. Kel's dad doesn't qualify for Medicaid because of his life insurance policy. Isn't that a shame?
Stacey and Barb.. here's your HUGS!! How did I miss you both.. so sorry. Know that I love you two, too!!
I bet you two are keeping yourselves busy with your crafts.
Talking of crafts.... sistah Judy.... no word on your Christmas projects?
Sweet Susan, are you really really ready for Christmas. Through with all the decorations and the baking? Like I've told you, 2010, this house will be lit up for Him!! So, we'll be hitting the after Christmas sales for lights!
I hope everyone's through with wrapping pressies, baking and all the Christmas preps.
Stay warm and safe!
This message was edited Dec 21, 2009 3:38 PM
