"Your loving arms have held and fed us all".

I found a penny today..........

"Oh look now my beautiful children, it's me". {myangelinHeaven}

There once was this beautiful lady, who you could

say lived in an old shoe.  She never had any children

of her own you see, but plenty of nieces and nephews

who lived there, to be a mother figure too.

 
The nieces and nephews all lived there over time, and on

occasion with her brothers and sister through and through.

But with compassion, much love, and at times with a swift

toss of her white slipper, she taught all of us to be bold

and strong in the world, when it was time to venture out

from within that old shoe.

 
Then one day that beautiful lady looked up, and all

were finally gone.  “YEAH” she shouted with a smile,

she did her part--to nurturer those that needed that special

kind of love for the most part.  The beautiful lady was so

heartfelt too see all that lived in the old shoe stand on their

own feet, successful, and proud.

 
But one day that still beautiful lady grew lonely, tired and ill. 

Sadly and unmistakably thereafter she felt, “I am no longer

needed anymore”.  But you see, and it was conclusive as all

the nieces, nephews, and her brothers and sister too agreed.

“You will forever be needed, the Mother of our old shoe, who

loved us as your very own, and always knew what to do.  And

for all that you have done for us, we are eternally grateful. 

So, now it’s time for Heaven too take care of you”.

    {We love you Aunt Pearl and you’ll forever remain in our hearts.} 

Treasure You...

When I think about you,
a million warm memories
come to me--
a gentle hand reaching out
to warm mine,
kind words to move and lift me,
so much wisdom and
happiness to share.
You're all of this and more,
always strong,
ever caring and giving
of yourself.
You're one of the greatest
gifts that I've ever received,
a constant source of joy
for all of my tomorrows.
And I'll love and
treasure you forever.

Whole Wheat Bread

9 cups wheat flour                                     1 tablespoon salt        

2 large (or 3 small) yeast                           ½ cup oil packets                        

                                                                  (plus ¼ cup for kneading)

2 cups milk                                                   4 eggs

¾  cups sugar

Directions:                  

Step #2—Break eggs in mixing bowl and beat well.

                   Then add the sugar, salt and ½ cup of oil.

                  Mix and beat well.

Step #3—Sift wheat flour.  Then, add some to eggs

                   and mix until it thickens.

Step #4—Add rest of warm milk and mix well.  Add

                   more flour until it thickens, then add yeast

                  to mixture and mix well.

Step #5—Add rest of flour and mix well, then remove

                   dough from bowl and begin kneading.  Use

                  extra flour for kneading plus the ¼ cup of oil

Step #6—Put dough in bowl and let it rise double its

                    size.

Step #7—Remove from bowl and knead it again for 150

                    times.  Return it to the bowl and let it rise double

                   its size again.

Step #8—Remove it from bowl and make into rolls or

                   loaves.

Step #9—Let it rise in pan.  Then, bake in oven 300-350

                   degrees until brown.  WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE

                  EATING.

Baking Tip:  “Make ½ the ingredients to test the results of the recipe”.

‎"Miss Me, But Let Me Go"

When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no Rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared, 
Miss me, but let me go! 

For this a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone; 
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home. 

When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know, 
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. 
Miss me, but let me go!

{Your Aunt, Sister, and Mother Pearl}

"I Wish You Enough". . . . .

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

“They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, and an entire life to forget them”--We'll forever remember you Aunt Pearl and hold your dear in our hearts for a lifetime.