A Storybook Life

This morning my husband & I woke up early to pray & give God thanks for everything He has done in our lives. As we were sharing all of the things we were thankful for, the sun starting waking up as well. We’ve had quite a long season of rain, so you can imagine the joy of seeing the sun - especially on this joyous occation of giving thanks.

I decided to put on my coat & shoes and go out to save a few memories with my camara.

This is one of the beautiful views from my office window. I love the way the sun was sparkling like thousands of tiny dancing crystals as it kissed the frosty blanket that the forest woke up with this morning.

As I was walking through the woods with our 2 little dogs, I could hear the church bells playing Thanksgiving hymns such as “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, and “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” down in the little village below. I love to hear the bells, especially on holiday mornings such as this.

It has been our tradition for the last several years to come together as a family at my brother’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year we will bring, sauteed green beans, candied carrots, and apple crisp. It is always such a wonderful day.

I tend to cook alot like my great grandmother Pearl. I usually go by how something feels & tastes more often than what the recipe says :) My family really enjoys these carrots, so I wanted to share them with you. They are so easy - but so yummy!

Candied Carrots:

- Peel & chop carrots (I like to use baby carrots)
- Cook in a pot with water until tender - but not to soft
- Drain water
- Mix equal amounts of maple syrup & brown sugar enough to coat carrots.
- Add to the pot
- Add 1/2 stick of butter and salt/pepper/garlic to taste
- Heat through

A few thoughts for the day…

No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.”
~ H. U. Westermayer

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