Remembering...

.....my brother

who passed away this week.

The pain passes but the beauty remains.

Missing you, Steve.

Angel Food Cake and Summer

These two just seem to go together. When summer rolls around I find myself baking Angel Food Cake.



Of course, I make it easy and call on my good friend, Betty Crocker. In a jiff you have a simply delicious, light summer dessert.

Add some fresh strawberries or blue berries and enjoy!

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Other news......

Some of you were asking about my brother, so I thought I'd give you an update.

My sister was just visiting in PA and spent some time with him. He is doing a little better, has gained some weight and is getting around quite a bit using a walker. He is a strong person and has a will to live. He's in no way ready to give up. There are some complications right now with medication and he has good days and bad days. He is still at the assisted living home and continues to be cared for and monitored by Hospice.

There is not a lot we can do but give him our love and support. We wish things were different but life is what it is. We continue to pray for him.

Just thought I'd let you know.

Have a wonderful day! I'm spending mine outside today gardening.

Taking a break

I'll be taking a break from blogging for awile. My brother is back in the hospital and not doing well. We will be making a trip to PA very soon to be with him.

My heart is sad.

I went to the park this morning with Otis and Riley to let them run, and also to clear my head. Being outside in nature always seems to help at a time like this. Breathing in the crisp morning air felt wonderful.

So I will be back later.

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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Many, many thanks to all of you for your kindness and concerns, your thoughts, prayers and wishes for my family, my brother and the new year.

We had a safe trip and a good trip. My brother, Steve, is doing better than we expected. He was very happy to see us and we spent Friday morning with him. He has such a determination and will to live. He showed us around the lovely facility and we took some photos and met some of the wonderful caring people that were there with him. When it came time to leave, it was hard, but I knew he would be ok.

That same afternoon, we also visited my husband's father who was in the Brethren Village in Lititz. He has been ill and recovering from a stroke and some surgery. He was very happy to see us too, and we spent the afternoon with him and my husband's great grandmother that resides at the home. She is 101 years old. We had Otis and Riley along and they brought smiles to the faces of everyone.

We enjoyed a delicious New Years dinner at my mother in law's of pork and sauerkraut (for good luck), and it was so good to be with all the family.

Otis and Riley were played out till the weekend was over.

One thing for sure, Otis and Riley love a road trip and enjoyed coming along with us.

We saw the most beautiful sunset on our trip.

And now we are safely home and ready for the new year. Hopefully we will all be blessed with joy, happiness, health and prosperity in this new year. Best wishes!