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Category: The Erstwhile Acorn
A picture is worth 1000 words. Dad sleeping in the chair. Our 3 Chocolate Labs… Polli(Apollo) curled up on the couch. Petie is sprawled out in the doorway. Sadie is wedged at my feet, under the recliner. It is a totally different picture from yesterday. Grand Central Station would be describing it lightly. Here’s the picture: Grain spilling into gravity wagons, as the heartbeat of the steady combines whir musically. Tractors buzzing in and out bumping along to the loading bins. Augers pulsing the grain along, as it drops the contents to the swish of the motors. Mom…
Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Good Morning Friends, As I sit at my desk, I have to tell you what God spoke to me this morning. The month of September was rough on me. As I went back into the classroom with my PAX Job, I picked up the first crud that came along. It was so bad, that I had 2 trips to Urgent Care, one trip to the family doc, and 1…
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans not to harm you. Plans for hope and a future. If you’ve ever corrected a major issue in your life, you come back stronger than ever. Then God will use you to help others fighting the same battle. I was a Kindergarten Teacher for 30 years in a country bumpkin town near Columbus, Ohio. My school was in the south end of our district. More times than not, the folks in Heartville were looked down upon because they were considered not the elite…
1 Cor 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of The Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through The Spirit wisdom, to another the message of knowledge, and to others gifts of faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophesy, distinguishing between spirits, and speaking in tongues. All of these are the work of one and the same Spirit. He gives them to each one of us as He determines. Each one of us has been given special gifts from God. However, what you do with those gifts are your gifts back to Him. I…
OMG! Vehicles nonstop! *Tractors, and combines and wagons…Oh MY! *Corn and beans, and Dryers….Oh My! * Doggies and puppies in and out ….Oh My! *Augers, and bins, and cornstalks…Oh My! * Hungry and thirsty tired farmers…Oh My! *Lunch and dinner and meals…Oh MY! Harvest is a lot of work…..HOWEVER…. it is my favorite time of year! Even though I’m cooking a lot of meals, I love the company, and people in and out. It’s work, fun and laughter. Most of us are brewed tea drinkers, so everyday; we are going through about 4 gallons…
My father didn’t eat to live……HE LIVED TO EAT! He became diabetic at age 58 at a weight of 300 lbs. Unfortunately, compulsive eating was passed on to me. As the thinnest of 3 girls, I could consume anything and not put on a pound ……until… I gave birth….and turned 40. I’ve let it go since all of my blood work has been good/fair for years. However, at 68 …I need to get serious about getting healthy. I NEED TO LOSE 50 LBS! The reason I’m putting it out there : I need to be…
WEEK 5 Father, the arrogance of some people make me absolutely detest them. Those with few morals, and the evil media, make my Christian Spirit want to fight against them forcefully. My Dear Friend Gracie coined the following phrase: “Puff Fluffs…. Those who are vogue on the outside, and vague on the inside.” I run from them Lord, and refuse to surround myself with such fake personalities. They look down their noses at others, and try to make them feel so much less. However, I am so much more in your eyes. I am dressed in purple because I am…
Father, I am making a commitment. Each morning, I will begin my day with you. I am learning that only as I walk with you each morning in gratitude, my day will follow flowing with joy and healthy thoughts. Years ago, your servant Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, opened the door to the Holy Scriptures. His book, The Power of Positive Thinking, led me to the wisdom that I could control my thoughts. As a child, I was a constant worrier. However, when the realization of truth came into my being, as I matured, my soul relaxed and the Spirit filled…
Storyteller My Maternal Granny moved into our home in 1963, when I was 14. As they were building an addition onto the house, 2 solid oak desks were constructed. I was fortunate enough to acquire one of them. It’s located in my son’s upstairs bedroom. During his youth he filled it with all of his football and super hero paraphernalia. To me, it’s much more than a desk. It’s a place for creativity. Recently it has had an amazing rebirth. THE DESK…….Every eve for 5 years I, sat at the desk, lit a candle, studied…
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will. “Marriage is an empty bowl. You pour yourself into it ounce by ounce. However, it takes love, prayer, listening to God, and committment ……if you take the time to fill it to the brim.” Sue Cutler OMG! LOL! I could write a book about this topic! After 45 years of marriage, I have a system that finally…
It’s that time of year! Fall is the favorite time on the farm. However, along with it comes patience and long-suffering. It’s always a huge relief when the crops are out of the field and safely in the bins. Getting there however, is another option. Over the years, all farmers get antsy when it comes to harvest and spring planting. OMG! Our first harvest on this farm was a nightmare! 1972 was the wettest fall on record. Farmers were hoping for the ground to freeze in order to get the combines rolling. We were supposed to have…
I have done this 2 different ways: #1 Buy ready made pie crusts. Use a nice size casserole dish that will feed your family. Spray casserole dish with PAM. Place a ready made pie crust on the bottom. Peel and slice apples…fill the casserole. On the stove : 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of butter..add water to make a desired syrup. Add cinnamon. I just dump in desired amount. You can add some brown sugar if desired. You want to make enough syrup to cover the apples. Don’t pour it over apples till topping is on. TOPPING…
Father, there have been so many people in my lifetime, that have tread on me. Family members, in-laws, friends, and people in the work place have stabbed me in the back so many times. The stress and pressure is sometimes overwhelming. When those who are supposed to be the closest to me, break me and say horrendous things behind my back, it’s often more than I can bear. It’s hard for me to pray and forgive them. I should have distanced myself from those people. No, instead I tried to win their favor. I finally realized that…
My Mr. Moo Cow is a meat and potatoes man. He’s not much for chicken. So I’m always browsing for beef recipes and casseroles. However, the following recipe is a fast and furious creation! LOL! It’s great for a busy mom/teacher who is always on the go. I have to admit, that this dish is amazing when it’s made with Mr. Moo Cow Meat. Sometimes the store bought round steak doesn’t get it. NOW I WARN YOU AHEAD OF TIME: Granny and mom were fabulous cooks and didn’t measure a whole lot. That…
Father, there have been so many people in my lifetime, that have tread on me. Family members, in-laws, friends, and people in the work place have stabbed me in the back so many times. The stress and pressure is sometimes overwhelming. When those who are supposed to be the closest to me, break me and say horrendous things behind my back, it’s often more than I can bear. It’s hard for me to pray and forgive them. I should have distanced myself from those people. No, instead I tried to win their favor. I finally realized that…