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Thankful Thursday – A Lot

I have so much to be thankful for this week. My cup runnith over. My first church Newsletter was well received. Whew! I guess I was nervous. Everyone loved the…


I have so much to be thankful for this week. My cup runnith over.

  • My first church Newsletter was well received. Whew! I guess I was nervous. Everyone loved the recipe. (see below)

  • Cooler weather is FINALLY on the horizon. Indian summer in Southern California can be HOT.

  • We have yet to endure a major Santa Ana wind event. Praise God and keep praying that we are spared this year. To view photo’s from last years fires and my own personal story click here (story at the Internet Cafe, Christian Women Online) (photos at Spiritually Unequal Marriage). UPDATE: I typed this at 5 o’ clock. My husband and I just went to walk the dog at 6:30 pm and smoke has filled the sky. *sigh* Fires again. I am praying we see nothing like last year.

  • And mostly I praise the Lord Jesus Christ for His presence in the lives of Dineen, the co-writer here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage and her daughter, Leslie. For those of you who don’t know, Leslie was diagnosed with a brain tumor last week and went into surgery earlier today. Here is a text message I received from Dineen today:

    The procedure was a complete success. Leslie did great – no issues. They got 3 biopsies of the tumor too. We’ll get to see her in about a half an hour.

    Praising the Lord today!

    Now the recipe from my first Newsletter. Thank you Katie:

    Newsletter first recipe:
    Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting:
    Yum… yumPumpkin_bread

    This is one of my favorite recipes – it is so easy and yummy!! Also a bonus is one for your family and one to share! Hugs, Katie Hougen

    1 C canned pumpkin
    1/2 C vegetable oil
    2 eggs
    1 1/2 C sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1 2/3 C flour
    1 tsp baking soda
    1 C chopped pecans

    Combine pumpkin, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well to blend. Pour batter into 2 greased (yes 2!) and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hrs till done when toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 10 min before removing from pan. Serve with cream cheese spread.

    Cream Cheese spread:
    4 tbsp softened butter
    4 oz softened cream cheese
    3 c sifted powdered sugar
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 tbsp milk
    1/4 c chopped pecans (optional)

    With electric mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese till smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Mix well. Fold in pecans if desired.

    Be Blessed, Lynn

    For more Thankful Thursday blessings, visit Iris at Grace Alone.

    • Comments

    16 responses

    1. Iris Avatar
      Iris

      Thank you so much for the up-date from Dineen’s daughter, Leslie. PTL!!! Praying that the recover goes as well as the surgery.
      I keep you in my prayers as the Santa Ana winds are picking up. May our gracious Lord protect you, your family and friends.
      I guess you still have to get used to my new blog name *smile*…
      Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.
      Blessings to you and your precious family.

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    2. Denise Avatar
      Denise

      Praise God for His care of Leslie. I love your thankful list my friend.

      Reply
    3. alihsee Avatar
      alihsee

      Your recipe looks so yummy, though canned pumpkin isn’t readily available here (Australia) – can you use fresh pumpkin??
      Anyway, I hope you have a lovely & blessed thankful Thursday!

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    4. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      mmm yum this sounds delicious!

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    5. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Aww– this recipe reminds me of my sweet great-grandmother. I miss her so much. -TY for the memory. :o}
      Wonderful list.

      Reply
    6. pia Avatar
      pia

      praising God for His goodness! God bless you, lynn. ?

      Reply
    7. Devita Avatar
      Devita

      Wow! nice recipe:D
      have a great day!

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    8. Stacy Avatar
      Stacy

      Praying the Lord keeps you safe.

      Reply
    9. Jill Avatar
      Jill

      I’m sorry to hear about your friend and praising God the surgery was a success.
      Thank you for posting today! We have so much to be thankful for!
      In His amazing grace,
      Jill

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    10. Denise Avatar
      Denise

      Now, I am thankful for the yummy recipe. So much to be thankful for! PS: Did you attend She Speaks this year? If so, I think we had lunch together…

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    11. gen/entryhere Avatar
      gen/entryhere

      The recipe is great i copied it and maybe do that later. Thanks for sharing sweetie.

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    12. Melanie Avatar
      Melanie

      Hey, Lynn.. I’m so excited for you and that your first newsletter was received so well. And.. I LOVE that recipe.. sounds so yummy!
      I’m so thrilled to hear the surgery for Dineen’s daughter went well. I am just in awe of their strength and faith they are showing during this difficult time. I will continue to pray!

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    13. BP Avatar
      BP

      Hi Lynn,
      The recipe you shared looks delicious. Thanks for the report on Dineen’s daughter. I had wondered about her.
      Bethany

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    14. Angie Avatar
      Angie

      The first newsletter I did for the district office nearly kept me in the bathroom! I am glad yours went well!
      But I learned tons of valuable stuff! Wouldn’t trade that learning for anything 🙂
      God is good! I am praying for Leslie! HUGS BIG TIME for all of ya’ll!

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    15. Grammy Avatar
      Grammy

      I am glad Leslie came through well. Big hug, Thanks for the recipe. It make me hungry just reading it. Be blessed my friend

      Reply
    16. BP Avatar
      BP

      Hey Lynn! Just wanted to say I sent this recipe to my Mom when I saw it posted. She asked if that was a hint and then brought it when she came to see us this week. It is SO delicious!!

      Reply

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