sandy1020 on December 31st, 2009

As each new year approaches, you might begin to wonder what the new year will bring. Well, the new year will not bring anything but rather what are you going to make of the new year? If we just continue doing what we have always done, our life will continue to be what it has [...]

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sandy1020 on December 30th, 2009

Well, today started off just like any other ordinary day. We had breakfast at a local restaurant with my brother with no additional plans until lunchtime. At 11:00 a.m. I headed out to have lunch with some fellow teachers from my teaching days. The time passed quickly as we had a wonderful lunch and shared [...]

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sandy1020 on December 27th, 2009

As the New Year approaches, many of us are wondering what happened to Christmas. We spend so much time getting ready for Christmas and then before we know it, it is over. We busy our selves baking and preparing Christmas goodies for everyone to enjoy. We spend time decorating our homes in preparation for our [...]

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sandy1020 on December 24th, 2009

As I was sitting here on Christmas Eve morning talking with my niece from Ohio, I shared with her my new favorite Christmas song, “Where’s the Line to See Jesus?” As I played the song, I intently focused on the words as I listened. What a beautiful song and what a wonderful message! If we [...]

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sandy1020 on December 23rd, 2009

I received this email today and thought it was appropriate to pass on for all to read. It is just a cute reminder about prayer and our promises to God as well as a reminder that we should be honored to serve such a great leader who loves each of us.
GOLD, COMMON SENSE, AND FUR
My [...]

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sandy1020 on December 22nd, 2009

“Where’s the Line to See Jesus?”
An original song performed by father and daughter, Steve Haupt and Becky Kelley. It was inspired by grandson, Spencer Reijgers. The video by was created by Bobbie Haupt and Greg Haupt.
Below is the story behind the song, as told by Steve Haupt:
“While at the mall last year, my 4 year [...]

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sandy1020 on December 21st, 2009

These are the most delicious cookies and a family favorite. You can add white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, raisins, or another variation. My family prefers that I add not variations to this delicious cookie recipe and I must say that I do agree.
Coconut Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks margarine or butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white [...]

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sandy1020 on December 20th, 2009

As I began to prepare my Christmas cookies, I began to think about a Reece’s Cup cookie that I had several years ago. Of course I had no recipe for that particular cookie. However, I found a peanut butter cookie with a candy kiss in the center called a Peanut Blossom. As I continued to [...]

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sandy1020 on December 19th, 2009

Ronald McDonald House
Today was such a blessing as our ABF class from Southeast Christian Church served brunch at the Ronald McDonald House. One of our class members works there part time and for several years now our class has served either Saturday brunch or an evening dinner several times throughout the year. We always have [...]

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sandy1020 on December 18th, 2009

Today was another day filled with baking goodies for Christmas. Today’s baking included Mexican cookies, banana bread, and coconut cookies — an all time family favorite. Below is the family recipe for banana bread that we have always used. It is delicious spread with cream cheese mixed with honey.
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups [...]

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