A New Life

Our daughter is having problems with her pregnancy.  She has placenta previa plus her cervix has softened at 28 weeks.  She has been confined to semi-bed rest.  She has a five year old that will start school at the end of August.  Grandma will be flying out on Saturday to stay to care for her, [...]

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Three Bean Salad

2 Chronicles 16:9  The eyes of the Lord range througout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. vinegar
1/2 C.  Oil
1/2 t. salt
1 Can green beans – drained *
1 Can yellow wax beans – drained *
1 Can red beans – drained
1/2 medium onion – chopped
1/2 C. green pepper [...]

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Owie

GK # 3 was heartbroken when GK #5 gave him an Owie.  Owie’s are things that hurt the GKs.  GK#3 wanted to give GK #5 a hug and kiss.  GK#5 was lying on the floor and GK #3 gave him a gentle kiss and hug and then began crying.  When I ask what was wrong he [...]

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Spaghetti Salad

Galatians  6:9   Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 
 1 8 oz. box of spaghetti – cooked and drained ( use leftover spaghetti )
2 tomatoes – chopped
1 cucumber – peeled and chopped
6 green onions – chopped
1 small bottle Italian [...]

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Seven Layer Salad

Proverbs 16:3   Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
 4-5 Cups salad greens
2 cups frozen peas – rinsed with warm water to slightly thaw
2 tomatoes – chopped
1 medium onion – chopped or thinly sliced
(you substitute other vegetables or add them to the layers to make more than seven)
6 hard boiled eggs [...]

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Birthday Wishes

Yesterday was GK#4’s birthday.  Mom and Dad ask to have her birthday celebration at our house today (Saturday).  We have a very nice large backyard and a huge play structure.  Of course we said YES.
It was very hot today, so Dad brought a large gazebo style tent.  We set up the swimming pool and 12′ [...]

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Ball Park Hotdog Chili

2 Thessalonians 3:5  May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perserverance.
 I used to make this  in bulk for our Little League/Babe Ruth ball fields.  People would ask to purchase containers of this to take home for their own hotdogs.  This is also good for Nauchos. 
3 lb.s ground beef
1 can (family size) [...]

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Quick Fruit Salad

Matthew 18:14  Jesus said, “Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.”
1 16 oz. can of fruit cocktail (drain and save the juice)
1 16. oz. chunk pineapple (drain and save the juice)
1 box instand vanilla pudding
2 bananas – sliced
Other fresh fruit can also be added as well [...]

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Potato Salad

Ephesians 2:10   We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
10 medium potatoes or 20 small red potatoes (you can also use leftover cubed potatoes)
4 green onions or 1/2 cup onion – chopped
2 stalks celery – chopped
6 eggs – hard boiled and chopped
1/2 [...]

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Mashed Potato Salad

Luke 9:48   Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me.”
 My Mother developed this recipe.  I didn’t know that most potato salad had chunks until I went to college.  This is a fond memory of my childhood.
10 medium potatoes (one per person if you prefer a smaller batch)
1 carrot peeled and grated
2 [...]

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