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8/26/2015

'Lord, you have seen what is in my heart. You know all about me! You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know what I'm thinking even though you are far away. You know when I go out to work and when I come back home. You know exactly how I live. Lord, even before I speak a word, you know all about it. You are all around me. You are behind me and in front of me. You hold me in your power. I'm amazed at how well you know me. It's more than I can understand. How can I get away from your Spirit? Where can I go to escape from you? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I lie down in the deepest parts of the earth, you are also there. Suppose I were to rise with the sun in the east and then cross over to the west where it sinks into the ocean. Your hand would always be there to guide me. Your right hand would still be holding me close. Suppose I were to say, "I'm sure the darkness will hide me. The light around me will become as dark as night." Even that darkness would not be dark to you. The night would shine like the day, because darkness is like light to you.'

'You created the deepest parts of my being. You put me together inside my mother's body. How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that. What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well. None of my bones was hidden from you when you made me inside my mother's body. That place was as dark as the deepest parts of the earth. When you were putting me together there, your eyes saw my body even before it was formed. You planned how many days I would live. You wrote down the number of them in your book before I had lived through even one of them. God, your thoughts about me are priceless. No one can possibly add them all up. If I could count them, they would be more than the grains of sand. If I were to fall asleep counting and then wake up, you would still be there with me.'

Wonderfully Made!

'God, see what is in my heart. Know what is there. Put me to the test. Know what I'm thinking. See if there's anything in my life you don't like. Help me live in the way that is always right.' Psalm 139

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I Wish for You...

8/25/2015

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I wish for you hands that gently guide you when you're too sad to think..
Hands that gently rub your head when you can't sleep...
Hands that reach over to pat you during the night to make sure you're ok...
Hands that play catch with the kids after pitching a game...
Hands that protect you & pray with you...
Hands that work hard everyday...
I wish for you eyes that find you in the crowd every night...
Eyes that smile when your babies laugh...
Eyes that think you're beautiful at the kitchen table in the morning in your bathrobe and your hair looking wild..
Eyes that see past you into your very being and know what you need before you do.
I wish for you lips that tell you everyday how beautiful you are...
Lips that kiss you just because...
Lips that kiss your grown kids and Grandbabes...
I wish for you ears that truly hear you...
Ears that know your voice anywhere...
Ears that long for your conversation...
I wish for you a heart that flutters when you walk into a room...
A heart that loves to be with you most...
A heart that shares with you their fears and dreams and returns the favor...
A heart that laughs at your silly, rambling, girlie stories...
A heart that tells you how much you are loved and needed.....
A heart that can be trusted!
I wish this for you!

Every good and perfect gift is from above! Our loving Heavenly Dad loves us with a fierce and relentless love, beyond our wildest imagination. It is by this gift alone that we can love each other well! ❤️
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Apple Pie.. Any Time!

8/25/2015

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I love Apple Pie! My family loves it too! Most of the time it is associated with Autumn. I am inclined to change that perception and say it's for ALL seasons! My family and I grab any chance we can to "Celebrate Apple Pie Season"! 🍎

Apple Pie it is!! That first one of the off season is so yummy!! I've played with this recipe for over 10 years, and it has become a family & friend favorite.
I like to use at least 2-3 different kinds of apples in my Apple Pie. Granny Smith is always good because of it's tartness. Any of your favorite varieties will be fine! I also began adding oatmeal to it when the kids were younger for a healthy option. I've found that it absorbs the wonderful apple liquids and has a good texture!! The Craisins or Golden Raisins also plump up and have a fun burst of warm sweetness that is so yummy!
My latest experiment, turned permanent, is the addition of the chips. The Butterscotch chips actually give a caramel flavor; while the White Chocolate is just well...Chocolate! However, they are optional and don't get used every time. They are my sneaky surprises!!💝

My Apple Pie🍎
5-6 large apples; 6-8 medium apples; peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup dry oatmeal
1 cup Craisins or Golden Raisins
1/2 cup Butterscotch or White Chocolate Chips, optional
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated Nutmeg
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
Dash of Salt
Pillsbury Pie Crusts
•Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
•Let pie crusts come to room temp.
•Lay bottom layer of crust into pie pan. The edges will be too big for the pan and that's ok!
•Mix all the pie ingredients together and toss thoroughly making sure everything is coated well. Taste an apple. Adjust spices if you want more punch to the flavor.
•Pour all of the ingreds. into the crust/pie pan. It will be very full and piled high. Be gentle! You don't want to tear the bottom of the crust.
•Unroll the top crust and lay it over the pie. Take the edges and tuck them under the bottom layer to fit into pie pan. Crimp the edges with your fingers(photo) or using a fork to gently seal the edges.
•Use a cookie cutter(photo) or sharp knife to make tiny slits to allow steam to escape while cooking.
• Sprinkle a tiny amount of white table sugar on top!
•Bake at 375*degrees for 30-35 minutes until crust is beautiful brown and you can hear the bubbly goodness inside!!
•Remove and let cool until it's warm.
•Serve with a whipped topping, ice cream, or by itself with a good cup of coffee!☕️

Enjoy!!
http://www.pillsbury.com/products/pie-crust
http://www.oceanspray.com/Products/Craisins-Dried-Cranberries/Original-Dried-Cranberries.aspx

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