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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

Birthdays

Happy Birthday Erica ... June 25

Happy Birthday Stephanie ... June 28

Sir Charles Moore

We'd like you to meet

Sir Charles

He's the owner of Vern & Cindy Moore of Ashtabula, Ohio

We recognize him today because of his kindness and the calming effect

he has on children and adults alike.

He often goes to the local police station to sit with

children as policemen talk with them.

He also enjoys the company of little ones as

they watch cartoons together at home.

Sir Charles, it was not by accident that you came to live with the Moore's and chose them to be your care-givers. You're a positive influence on all who meet you and we are honored to have you as a part of our families!

Killed anyone lately?

Anyone who knows me also knows that I detest snakes. I have an unhealthy fear of them that stems from childhood. Older folks who were sharing their stories with me way back then scared me beyond belief. To this day I will do all I can to avoid snakes. Just ask Clyde, or one of my sons, or even my granddaughters.

This fear has reminded me that the Bible talks about snakes, and it compares them to a part of our bodies:

James 3:8 - "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."

Psalm 140:3 - "They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips."

Romans 3:13 - "Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps in under their lips."

Really? The tongue can't be tamed? It's full of deadly poison? And not just any poison ... the poison of asps, or snakes.

That then begs me to ask the question: Who have I killed today with my words? Who might you or I have killed today? Or yesterday? Or last week? Even last year?

Those who profess to know Christ as Savior and Lord will be held to higher standards and higher judgements than those who do not know Him. As followers of Christ, we need to be cautious of our words and give serious thought before we speak, especially when we are going through stress-filled times. Emotions run high and even older saints can say things rashly ... things that need not have been said at that time. I am not condoning ignoring problems (I've also done that in hopes things will just get better or go away...they don't) ... I am saying to wait until emotions calm down and then have quiet discussion with the one we feel has hurt us. Work things out as best you can and then go on with the life God has given you to live. Sometimes we simply have to agree to disagree.

I am guilty of using my tongue, my words, to harm and hurt and even kill the spirit of people I profess to love. I have done much soul searching these past few weeks and God has allowed me to see how sinfully wrong I have been. He has also been gracious in allowing me to repent and find mercy to cover my sinfulness.

But that doesn't take away the hurt I've caused. My telling people I'm sorry has little effect when I've caused them great harm and damaged their soul with careless words. Healing that means anything takes time and while I can be forgiven by God and those I've harmed, my hurtful words will likely resound in their mind and heart for a long time to come.

As much as I hate snakes, I've seen that when I slander someone, I'm basically taking a poisonous snake and throwing it into bed with them. I'm using words to hurt and harm those I profess to love. And I'm lying if I say I love God and then do this to a brother or sister in Christ ... or a brother or sister related by family ties.

There is ALWAYS rumors and gossip going around. Always. But I have a choice to make ... do I feed into it and allow it to burn further and deeper? Or do I choose not to be a part of the destruction and let folks know I won't listen to it and I won't spread it any farther, but I will instead pray for those involved? The choice is mine to make.

No one twists our arms to make us hurt people with our words and our attitudes. We often do that because the enemy of our soul is just behind us, hissing and telling us to "Tell that person off! Don't take that from them! Who do they think they are anyway? You have a right to speak your mind! Go ahead, tell them a mouthful!"

If we could only see the hurt we've caused ... the harm we're causing and who is the author of that hurt, we might just close our mouths and be quiet for a while. We might just stop to think before we say anything and then give a soft answer rather than a harsh one. Even when we're the ones taking the verbal beating.

In the Bible, the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 36 says "And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak."

May God remind us of this and help us use wisdom in our speech ... in every aspect of our lives. May God let us see the gifts He has given us in family and friends and then do all we can to love them as He loves them and if we can't say anything good about them, then don't say anything at all.

Rumors....

Keep this philosophy in mind the next time you either hear or are about to
repeat a rumor.

In ancient Greece, Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the
great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and
said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?"

"Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before you tell me I'd like you to pass
a little test. It's called the Test of Three."

"Three?"

"That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my student
let's take a moment to test what you're going to say. The first test is
Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is
true?"

"No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it."

"All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not.
Now let's try the second test, the test of Goodness. Is what you are about
to tell me about my student something good?"

"No, on the contrary..."

"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him even
though you're not certain it's true?"

The man shrugged, a little embarrassed.

Socrates continued. "You may still pass though, because there is a third
test -- the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my
student going to be useful to me?"

"No, not really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither True nor
Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me at all?"

The man was defeated and left, ashamed. This is the reason Socrates was a
great philosopher and held in such high esteem.

Cill's New Ride

Cill's new ride in Arizona ..... she even has a radio in this!

Thanks for the pictures Sam!

Good Friday

Lest we forget what Good Friday is all about ....

As many were astonished at you– his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind.(Isaiah 52:14 ESV)

Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned–every one–to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:1-6 ESV)

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people? And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.(Isaiah 53:7-9 ESV)

Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.(Isaiah 53:10-12 ESV)

The Wonderful Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain, I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride.

See from His head, His hands, His feet

Sorrow and love mingled down

Did ever such love and sorrow meet

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Oh the wonderful cross,

Oh the wonderful cross!

All who gather here by grace

Draw near and bless Your Name.

Were the whole realm of nature mine

That were an offering far too small

Love so amazing, so devine

Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Oh the wonderful cross,

Oh the wonderful cross!

Bids me come and die and find

That I may truly live.

Oh the wonderful cross,

Oh the wonderful cross!

All who gather here by grace

Draw near and bless Your Name.

Life so amazing, so devine

Demands my soul, my life, my all

And the beauty and the shame

In the glory of His Name

Oh, the wonderful cross!

Oh the wonderful cross,

Oh the wonderful cross,

Bids me come and die and find

That I may truly live.

Oh the wonderful cross,

Oh the wonderful cross!

All who gather here by grace

Draw near and bless Your Name.

written bychris tomlin, jd walt, jesse reeves

Hi Family!

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Through the eyes of a child

A child was asked to write a book report on the entire Bible.
This is amazing and brought tears of laughter to my eyes.
I wonder how often we take for granted that children understand what we are teaching???

Through the eyes of a child:

The Children's Bible in a Nutshell
In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, 'The Lord thy God is one, but I think He must be a lot older than that.

Anyway, God said, 'Give me a light!' and someone did.

Then God made the world.
He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet.

Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one badapple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden.....Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn't have cars.

Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel.

Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except forMethuselah, who lived to be like a million or something.

One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check.

After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat.

Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh's people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable.

God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then he gave them His Top Ten Commandments. These include: don't lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor's stuff.
Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more: Humor thy father and thy mother.

One of Moses' best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell over on the town.

After Joshua came David. He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot.. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn't sound very wise to me.

After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed up on the shore.

There were also some minor league prophets, but I guess we don't have to worry about them.

After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of The New. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had been born in a barn too, because my mom is always saying to me, 'Close the door! Were you born in a barn?' It would be nice to say, 'As a matter of fact, I was.')

During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Democrats.

Jesus also had twelve opossums.
The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him.

Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount.

But the Democrats and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn't stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead.

Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.

Cill & Sam Photos, 2009-2010

Photos from Cill & Sam

A beautiful Arizona sunset...

"The Jail Tree"

Aunt Leona & some new friends

Leona Elliott Mitchell, 2010, at Cill & Sam's home

Cill, Aunt Leone & Lynn, 2010

Aunt Leona in the front yard of Cill & Sam's home

Aunt Leona & Lynn


Cill, Aunt Leona & Lynn, 2010


Sam, Cill & Aunt Leona, 2010

Cill & Shirl, Christmas, 2009

This video is worth watching ....

A Letter From Hell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kq2xbMHcOw

A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there," as he points out the location.

The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, " Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish . . . . On any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?"

The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull . . . . . .

With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches safety. The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs . . . . .

"Your badge. Show him your BADGE!"







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Cill Mitchell Antonini

I recently received these photos from Cill.

She & her husband Sam are now living in Arizona.

This is how Christmas decorating is done in Arizona....

And this is one way to get around ...

Cill at the golf course ... in December


The golf course


The courtyard at their home



Meet Sidney Antonini


and Shelby


Cill & Shirl



Cill & Sam in their front yard ... in Winter!



Cill & Sam in front of one of their orange trees

Cill & I met a long time ago ... at Little Ida Church where our parents were members. It's been a blessing to be in touch with her again ... to receive her emails & photos.
I love you Cill!