tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.comments2023-05-19T07:17:42.746-05:00counting my blessingsMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-63918841697595783332014-03-30T23:14:30.543-05:002014-03-30T23:14:30.543-05:00have made these twice, they are awesome! I use a l...have made these twice, they are awesome! I use a little more melted butter brown sugar mixture to pour 1/2-1 tsp over the top before serving!Thsnks for sharing thisdebcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343402241093629583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-33470351812731761542014-02-10T14:09:56.893-06:002014-02-10T14:09:56.893-06:00Thanks Kerrie. I know I have used that for stew be...Thanks Kerrie. I know I have used that for stew before. I'll have to see if that is allowed.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-35150065305793934012014-02-10T13:33:10.483-06:002014-02-10T13:33:10.483-06:00I'm not sure if it's Paleo or not, but you...I'm not sure if it's Paleo or not, but you can sub tapioca starch for corn starch or wheat with gravy. :)Kerrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-88633495766654607362014-02-03T07:06:55.744-06:002014-02-03T07:06:55.744-06:00Good for you! Melissa and I are on a similar path...Good for you! Melissa and I are on a similar path. It has not been as difficult as what I thought, but still, it is hard to change old habits. And of course, we don't have 4 little ones to feed.<br /><br />Blessings on your journey!<br /><br />JeffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753364635850727266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-7270462434849162712013-07-15T23:55:12.051-05:002013-07-15T23:55:12.051-05:00I know you havent blogged in awhile and I miss tha...I know you havent blogged in awhile and I miss that! I like what you have to say! This post encouraged me to show more random acts of kindness to others like helping someone in need who I dont even know...helping someone at the grocery store in a wheelchair unload his groceries and doing things for people in the annonymous. It has brought me and my children much joy and I just wanted to share that your idea spurred me on to that. Thank you for that. <br />I dont know if you will read this because I dont know if you check your bloggy stuff for messages but I just wanted to share in case you do.<br />Blessings on your day!<br />Patti OlthoffPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897399692856530046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-11000315750665224272012-12-03T15:16:29.866-06:002012-12-03T15:16:29.866-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-40835865435622617362012-11-01T11:26:38.082-05:002012-11-01T11:26:38.082-05:00I think I have but normally I just make them right...I think I have but normally I just make them right away. Don't think it was much different of a turnout when I did.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-89844237804199379422012-11-01T10:51:02.077-05:002012-11-01T10:51:02.077-05:00Do you ever chill this dough overnight or for a fe...Do you ever chill this dough overnight or for a few hours? I usually do with my dough, but seeing as the goal of THIS dough is to be light and fluffy, I wasn't sure if it would work, thanks!Bobbihttp://favoritefamilyfoods.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-25174494370012955692012-09-24T07:24:04.147-05:002012-09-24T07:24:04.147-05:00You need to start using your magic iPhone!! It wo...You need to start using your magic iPhone!! It works so much better than the GarminHeather VanLatenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212442053956199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-89025526137543255472012-09-23T23:14:00.832-05:002012-09-23T23:14:00.832-05:00This is all likely because we are friends. Blame m...This is all likely because we are friends. Blame me. This is exactly te stuff that happens to meEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979093952377429755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-61172683855687397522012-08-19T18:59:27.991-05:002012-08-19T18:59:27.991-05:00I edited it to look that way.I edited it to look that way.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-34079808577164929742012-08-19T18:54:26.050-05:002012-08-19T18:54:26.050-05:00That 2nd picture looks like it was taken in the 70...That 2nd picture looks like it was taken in the 70's.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-85370062627654083202012-08-08T02:24:38.484-05:002012-08-08T02:24:38.484-05:00Great post! Have been hearing alot about this book...Great post! Have been hearing alot about this book too so I'm really going to have to grab it now!!! ;) thx for the reminder!!!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979093952377429755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-74656020206568563892012-07-18T23:04:23.932-05:002012-07-18T23:04:23.932-05:00Triplet Love :)Triplet Love :)Dana Tamelingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-12301331388992825672012-07-04T10:14:29.712-05:002012-07-04T10:14:29.712-05:00Melissa, this brought tears to my eyes. Your mom ...Melissa, this brought tears to my eyes. Your mom was an awesome lady. She would be so proud of the mother you have become, & your kids would bring her so much joy. Until you all meet again, you can take comfort in knowing that HE IS FAITHFUL. xoxoxoChris VLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-64992012389126603192012-07-03T09:34:43.109-05:002012-07-03T09:34:43.109-05:00What a painful reflection for you Melissa but what...What a painful reflection for you Melissa but what a great reminder that God is all powerful and in control. Thanking God for the triplets and praying you through this difficult week! XOXO<br />SheriThe Rozendalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306577674663231112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-71494164536757654742012-05-29T09:38:14.113-05:002012-05-29T09:38:14.113-05:00I've never used it before, I'll have to lo...I've never used it before, I'll have to look into it. I used to use Picasa and transfer my pics that way. I was just trying to keep from downloading another program and having pictures in another place but I don't think I have much of a choice.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-71511650598695628152012-05-25T06:56:36.051-05:002012-05-25T06:56:36.051-05:00Have you used "Windows Live Writer"? You...Have you used "Windows Live Writer"? You can download it for free and it's so much easier to post and add pictures or videos and resize the pics etc. Just google it and you'll find it. I use it and it's great! Way less download time...almost instant.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11395734853162524799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-42378314476486113162012-05-07T22:06:28.220-05:002012-05-07T22:06:28.220-05:00I am so going to make these tomorrow. Guess what ...I am so going to make these tomorrow. Guess what I have in my slow cooker at this <b>very</b> moment? Homemade granola!!<br /><br />www.taylorsblooming.comErin L Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391726190537095107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-9455195661284134352012-04-05T22:02:18.744-05:002012-04-05T22:02:18.744-05:00We had a bird in DeMotte that looked similar to th...We had a bird in DeMotte that looked similar to this one and every Spring it attacked our bathroom window. It drove us crazy and would start early in the morning. I tried all sorts of things: taping a pic of an owl on the window, and other things. What did work was I bought a plastic hawk from Ace and hung it in a nearby tree. The bird then went and pestered our neighbor's window :) Sorry, neighbor..but we were sick of that bird.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11395734853162524799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-26706867010373475022012-03-28T16:57:02.343-05:002012-03-28T16:57:02.343-05:00Wow, I am so impressed! You are 'doing' wh...Wow, I am so impressed! You are 'doing' what God commanded us to do. Great job!Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-34994972660448226282012-03-23T21:17:09.850-05:002012-03-23T21:17:09.850-05:00Thanks for sharing Michelle. It's a daily stru...Thanks for sharing Michelle. It's a daily struggle and I'm sure it will be til the day we die. The only true contentment is in Jesus and yet our sin sidetracks us over and over again. But it's always nice to know that we are not alone in our struggles and as fellow Christians we can encourage each other and hold each other accountable.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392451571353110046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-10216508047226103392012-03-23T07:49:11.051-05:002012-03-23T07:49:11.051-05:00You know, it's funny to see this post because ...You know, it's funny to see this post because for as long as I can remember, there has always been some family in our life with a large-ish family that always seemed to do it an have it all and without the work we have to put in to things all the time. They have new clothes and nice shoes and they didn't come from goodwill. Their kids have all the gadgets and toys mine want. She is always fashionable. He's home a lot to see his kids. They get to go out to eat or on vacation...blah blah blah...sound familiar? That describes practically every family I know, but ours. I can very easily wallow in self-pity, but I have the luxury of having a sister-in-law who literally lives out in a hut in the jungle. When she and I talk, I know she will not and does not mince words. If I focused more on my own skin, rather than someone else's possible send, I can deal with that and be back in a right relationship with God, then I will be living full of contentment. Isn't that what we are trying to teach our children? The only problem is, they see usCS and they watch us not living what we are teaching. What we are really teaching, is that we truly believe we would be happier with these things. The kids see that and I am recognizing that. I do not openly express my discontent, but I do show my sorrow and my empathy for what they don't have, when they want something. Isn't that the same thing? My phone is acting up and I cannot go back and fix my typos, nor can I really go on into the truths you I have already expressed in Scripture, but it is also true. We lack for nothing. We are a spoiled people no matter what our income is. Why do we constantly look to other people to find our happiness, rather than looking in the creator who has given us far more than we deserve? I think I am done. I cannot fight with not being able to delete and retype. But you get my point and I get yours. I'll problem is simple. We are living in sin. And we hate that we fall so easily instead of trust so steadily.....!timandmichelle (timandshelly)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135245296094385429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-57560337749673936512012-03-23T05:39:48.789-05:002012-03-23T05:39:48.789-05:00Love this! Keep up the good fight! God rewards go...Love this! Keep up the good fight! God rewards good stewardship for sure!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578745911898710304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2406881584510677863.post-69161097744773053792012-02-07T06:35:45.450-06:002012-02-07T06:35:45.450-06:00Thank you for sharing your list this week. I had t...Thank you for sharing your list this week. I had to laugh because your list was unposted from the previous week,and understand how time flies with younger children. Blessings!Cindy in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158975527204830171noreply@blogger.com