A Sweet Good-Bye

In July of 1974 I got married and Vera Anderson became my mother-in-law.  This Godly woman has had a great influence on my own faith walk.  In her own quiet way she lead by example putting the Lord first, staying faithful even in the face of troubles, and always loving her family no matter what.  … Read more

My Mother The Thief

Once upon a time this little girl Alice (on the right) starting stealing … hearts that is.  Here she is posing with her older sister Mary. Little Alice with Esther and Arthur Rufer whose heart she stole when she was quite young.  With no children of their own they loved taking Alice to the circus … Read more

Beef Burrito Casserole

We don’t eat a lot of Mexican food.  I know, crazy, huh?  But by the time I start adding up flour tortilla carbs and calories, throw in some red meat and smother in cheese, well you probably get the idea!  But when The Recipe Girl  posted a “healthy version” of a burrito casserole I couldn’t … Read more

Christ Has Risen! Happy Easter

Mark 16:5-7 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. 6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid … Read more

Whole-Wheat Almond Butter Sandwich Cookies

Have you ever heard the term “you can’t out give a giver?”  That saying totally describes my neighbor and friend Gaye. Isn’t she beautiful?  Imagine this — she is even more beautiful “inside” and her love of God is unsurpassed. Recently I baked some fresh strawberry cupcakes (recipe coming soon) and couldn’t wait to take … Read more