Oh Nuts

  For all of my knitting buddies A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all around me was unfinished knitting not under the tree. The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney with care ‘cause the heels and toes had not a stitch there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, but I had not finished the caps for their heads. Dad was asleep; he was no help at all, and the sweater for him was six inches too small. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I put down my needles to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tripped over my yarn, and fell with a crash. The tangle of yarn that lay deep as the snow reminded me how much I still had to go. Out on my lawn, I heard such a noise, I thought it would wake both Dad and the boys. And although I was tired, my brain a bit thick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick! What I heard then left me somewhat perplexed-ed, for not a name I heard was what I expected. “Move Ashford; m

Photo was taken by me I will offer a sacrifice of praise, I know it's gonna cost me The cost is not greater than the cross where you bought me I was lost and you sought me, I was ignorant, you taught me I was impotent against my enemies, you fought for me I exist for your glory, never for mine I know I never would shine if it wasn't for your spirit inside You made me alive when I was dead in trespasses The passion of Christ left my sin in the past tense Every good and perfect gift comes from your hand You set me back on course when I run from your plan No excuse to refuse to lift my voice Because the gospel is true, there's always a reason to rejoice And that doesn't mean that my sorrow is inconspicuous But when I grieve, I got a greater joy in the midst of it The joy of knowing I will see you face to face And it's all to the praise of your glorious grace ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Doxology // Song by Beautiful Eulogy

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Clapping is literally just slapping yourself because you like something?

All photos by me. "Now I turn around and find I am lost in the woods  North is south, right is left, when you're gone."

This recipe from Taste of Home is something that my family and I have been making for quite a few years now. And it is an easy recipe to double as well as bring to potlucks. My family also makes this recipe sometimes with beef instead of turkey and it is easy to do. We also leave out the celery seed and you can use any type of hamburger bun that you want. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup no-salt-added ketchup 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split Directions In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except buns; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns. Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich: 259 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat

Nedra Tawwab {Being strong is leaning into what you feel and who you are.}⁣ ⁣ Strong people admit, ”I cannot do everything myself, it’s okay to ask for help, and I am not pe rfect.”⁣ ⁣⁣ This is what's typically meant when people say, ”Be Strong”: ⁣ •Don't express how you feel because people will think you're weak. ⁣⁣ • You can/have to do things yourself. ⁣ • Accepting help is weak. ⁣ • Figure it out in your own. ⁣ • People have to think you're perfect. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What are your ideas about being strong? ⁣⁣ - Nedra Tawwab