This year, we have much to be thankful for including our family being together and good friends and neighbors. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the Lord for our many blessings as well as for the rough patches. May you have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Category: Holidays
Wordless Wednesday: Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie
Posted in Holidays, Homemaking, and Photography
As I sit here in my rocking chair near the warmth of the glowing fire, I am feeling blessed. Last year, we were walking on plywood trying to keep warm without any insulation. This year, we have new floors and cozy rooms. It took hard work, but the reward is a lovely home where we can relax as a family. Yes, we have a nice roof over our heads, a fridge and pantry with plenty of food, fresh water to drink, warm clothes to wear, and the fellowship of good neighbors. Even though these things are wonderful, it’s the gift…
Between the archery and Munchkin’s knight costume, it’s probably no surprise that Munchkin likes the medieval time period. She’s always thought that sword fighting was rather cool, so when I saw high impact practice long swords on sale, I knew that I had the perfect Christmas present for Daddy and Daughter. It was hard keeping the secret from the two of them as I was really excited. 😉 I saved that present for last, and I’m glad that I did as the swords were a huge hit. I did have to tell them that sword play was reserved for outside.…
It’s become a tradition for me to post this poem. Remembering our military families who a spending time away from loved ones this Christmas…. Merry Christmas, My Friend By James M. Schmidt, a Marine Lance Corporal stationed in Washington, D.C., in 1986 Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone. I had come down the chimney, with presents to give and to see just who in this home did live As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.No stocking…