Valerie on December 27th, 2007

Sthill, er, still sore. But only on one side, so chewing should be somewhat more bearable today. It was so painful yesterday to eat, swallow, even talk, so that I didn’t do much of any of these. I was thinking how during this time I wouldn’t want to speak- if I had to say something, [...]

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Valerie on December 26th, 2007

Last week I had a Christmas gathering with some family members, and we had a cookie exchange. One of the treats on my plate was a bag of hard tack candy. I especially like the cinnamon flavor, and would have a piece each day. I guess I ate too much on Christmas Eve, because yesterday [...]

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Valerie on December 21st, 2007

“…Maybe Christmas isn’t easy after all. Maybe it’s as gritty and earthy as the darkest moment on the cross. But OH, is it ever beautiful. It’s as beautiful as any Easter sunrise, as victorious as a heavy stone pushed away from a tomb…” Read Shannon’s entire post here. I’m off to celebrate and remember. Be [...]

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Valerie on December 21st, 2007

Carol gave me The Apron Book for Christmas. I don’t know the last time I have seen a more beautifully laid out book. The pictures (four-color!) are fantastic. And, it helps that the book is about one of my favorite subjects. Thanks, Carol! I now have a place for a too-pretty-for-library-books butterfly clip Angela gave [...]

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Valerie on December 20th, 2007

Have you ever heard someone say, “He would be a really great guy if he didn’t struggle with (blank). Or “If she didn’t have trouble with (blank), she could do such great things for God.” Often, I try to pass my weaknesses off as thorns, as in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10- To keep me from becoming [...]

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Valerie on December 18th, 2007

Some friends of ours are going through a difficult time. This isn’t the first of the trials they have had to endure, either, so I am starting to feel at a loss in how to encourage them, again and again. I guess I did the right thing in calling tonight- my friend explained how in [...]

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Valerie on December 17th, 2007

Welcome to my home! I’ve taken some pictures of my Christmas decorations, and made them into a Picasa slideshow. Be sure to click on the caption bubble, to read my comments on each photo. Enjoy your stay. I only wish I could send you home with some truffles.

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Valerie on December 17th, 2007

Today I’m sharing a recipe for one of my favorite Christmas treats. I’m actually making some later on, for tomorrow there is to be a party and goodie exchange at my house. Chocolate Truffles(from Taste of Home)3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon vanilla extractchopped flake coconut, sprinkles, [...]

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Valerie on December 16th, 2007

The snow, and a sick Noah had us cooped up today, and we wanted to watch a movie. Where can a girl watch a good Christmas flick? Apparently, not on cable this year. Now, if I was on top of things (which I rarely am), I would have tuned in for (and had my mom [...]

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Valerie on December 14th, 2007

“Do I look like a baby you can mess with?”“What’s that you say about my mom’s housekeeping skills? Check out my skills.”Love… …sweet love.

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