Thursday, July 11, 2019

Happy News, Sobering Need Prayer News and Chatting about dishes & easy dinners


First the happy news!

My sister, Rebecca, texted me on Monday with fairly HUGE unexpected news.
Their adopted daughter Raelyn had a half-brother born last week! 
Tuesday they went and met this little guy! 
and of course we are all thrilled!
My Grandma was over the moon when I talked to her,
my Mother of course is excited and already met the little guy 
and I can't wait to meet him, God willing, in the future.
We are all hoping the adoption will be a shorter process this time. 
Today, a year ago, was Raelyn's "gotcha day" as they say,
the day she was officially adopted. 
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The second new is not as happy.
Our candle desk man, who I mentioned had fallen, 
is still in hospital. 
He was supposed to be going to rehab but his
lungs are compromised. 
I am quite concerned for his health and recovery.
Asking your prayers...
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Granny Marigold, you mentioned using the bowls from this pattern I believe:


I just wanted to say that while I don't have any of these dishes, 
they are quite costly, as you can see the big plates are 18.99 per plate!
I have always admired this set! 
I first saw it when I was newly married, nearly 7 years ago! 



Well, while I am hoping to make Chicken Sate this weekend,
I do appreciate pre-made and frozen meals,
and parchment paper!
The above are fish sticks and I baked them at 425F in our 
toaster oven and used parchment paper so that they did not stick
to the metal pan while baking! 
I had leftover rice which we reheated with a bit of water 
in the microwave... some foodies and health-conscious types/hippie types
don't like microwaves but I am here to say that I do and for some things
they are so convenient! 
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Well, there's the happy news, the sad news and chatty discussion for tonight!
May God help and have mercy on us all! 

4 comments:

Granny Marigold said...

I use my microwave daily as well and sure would miss it if suddenly I had to give up using it.

Best wishes to your sister and her family. Exciting times for them.

I had no idea that my bowls were so expensive, having bought them at the thrift store for .50 each. I bought them because I liked the pattern and we've used them a lot for salads also stews.

Elizabethd said...

I use my microwave too, it's so useful for reheating things.

I hope your friend will soon recover...lung problems are not so easy.

Diana said...

Parchment paper is my true friend for everything! Cooking, painting, crafting – everything! Sending up prayers for your friend and his health issues. I use our microwave A LOT! Prayers of praise and thankfulness for your sister and her family – such wonderful news and excitement! Blessings to you, Elizabeth! Have a great week! ♥

elizabeth said...

G-M yes the bowls are costly!!! You always find such great deals!

Elizabethd - thank you! his lung problems seem better but he has a ways to go yet.

Diana, yes parchment paper is such a blessing!!! I am so glad that you are rejoicing with us over the baby!!! :)