Monday, Jan. 31

This is Buddy, Bobby's dog and he loves being outside. I don't, especially on days like today. It's cold and expected to get colder, and snow is coming in tonight and more tomorrow night.

We did grocery shopping this morning, so did most of Taylor by the looks of the store. My Fred doesn't do well in crowds and there were crowds today. All the 'old people' (ha) stocking up before the storm hits. I gently reminded that him "We" are some of the old people!

See what I mean?

I hope you'll all be safe in this storm. If you must be out in it, be as safe as you know how to be. Will check in tomorrow, Lord willing.   Love to all.

Friends...

Morning Glory Muffin Recipe

Morning Glory Muffins

2 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1/2 cup white sugar

2 Tablespoons cinnamon

1 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

2 cups grated carrots

1 cup (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, packed in juice and drained

3/4 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup canola oil (or use 1/2 cup applesauce & 1/2 cup oil)

Preheat over to 350 degrees

In large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, sugars, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Add the carrots, raisins & nuts and mix thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla, oil and pineapple. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients in thirds and blend well. Do not overmix or muffins will be tough. Fill muffin cups to the brim. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of muffin comes out clean.

Cool for 10-15 minutes and remove from tins. Enjoy!

Monday .. for football fans.

Sanctity of Life

Today we celebrated the Sanctity of Human Life at our church. For 38 years it has been legal in the U.S.A. to abort babies ... over 52,000,000 babies have been killed since then. For women who have had an abortion, God offers forgiveness if you will but ask.

We need to pray for those who work in Crisis Pregnancy Centers and we need  to pray for women who are considering abortion as a viable option to an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy.  We also need to pray for those who work in abortion clinics, for God to change their hearts. Without a heart-change, there will never be an end to abortion.

All life is valuable! All life has meaning! We often don't want to be inconvienced by an unexpected pregnancy or on the other hand, by an aging person who's part of our life.  This could be a parent, or grandparent; an aunt or uncle who's aged and needs our help.

May God forgive us for whatever reason we give to not value human life.

Just for fun...

"I found your cat..."

 

For those who have dogs...we know this look....





I'm back!

Christmas, 2010 with our girls

Hi Family! I'm back! Seems like forever since I've posted anything on this blog. Forgive me, time seems to be flying right past me. But I'm back and will make an effort to keep you all updated as to what's happening in the family.

First, our condolences to Jamie & Kristie ... Kristie's father died this past week after a long, painful illness. His funeral was today at St. Alfred's Church. From what I've read recently, he was a Polish Prince. He loved to laugh, he loved jokes, he loved life, and he loved his children. It's such a blessing to have someone like that in your life. No one can replace a Father.

Also, an update on Mason Piscura, the son of Jeff & Samantha (Moore) Piscura...the little guy had to have open heart surgery when he was just 3 weeks old. But I'm glad to report, he's doing great! Just look at his picture below:

Samantha is the daughter of Vern & Cindy Moore who live in Ashtabula. Clyde went to the Cleveland Clinic to see them back in September. He said he has to smile each time he sees an updated picture of Mason...he's come such a long way.

As most of you know I had bi-lateral strokes in July last year. I am very thankful to be doing as well as I am. The doctors said it would take weeks of speech therapy as well as physical therapy...thankfully it didn't take nearly as long as they predicted. My speech is slower than it used to be and I'm finding a new normal with my physical condition also. Many people prayed and for that I am grateful. If you were one who did, I thank you!

We never know what we will have to undergo in this life. An easy life isn't promised to any of us.

I guess you could say I've had my share of health issues and I used to wonder "why me?" I don't ask that any longer .. rather, it's 'why not me?' These things have drawn me into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and shown me that suffering is to be expected if we profess to know Him. How we handle the problems that come reflect on our faith, or lack of. One day all this will be over. One day I'll be able to breathe normally .... one day I'll be able to not only walk, but run! I haven't done that in years. One day this pain will be a thing of the past. Never to be remembered again.

I'll say bye for now. If you have pictures you'd like to have posted, please email them to me.

I want to have as much information as possible to put on this blog.

Thank you for reading. May the Lord bless!

Louise