December 14, 2009
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Update and a recipe :-)
Our house is in escrow. The realtor said it should close by the 31st. That is fine with us because it gives us a longer time to prepare and pack. We’ve moved most of the boxes we won’t be using on a regular basis into storage. Our home looks bare but it’s sure easier to clean. We’ve given away a LOT of stuff. I’m hoping once we are actually in our home to go through things again and downsize even more. It’s hard to know what to keep and what to get rid of. We’re not sure if the Lord will allow us to be in a home again so I don’t want to get rid of everything.
Here is a picture of the road leading up to the barn where our little ‘bungalow’ is.
The ‘retreat’ (we’re trying out new names
) is in the barn to the left and this road leads to my aunt’s home. I hope to post pictures once we are settled. 
Kevin is doing so much better since he is not working. He is still in pain 24 hours a day but he can rest and change positions often which helps lessen it. He is back to spending more time in God’s Word. Thank you, Lord! We received his first disability paperwork this weekend and spent quite a few hours filling it out. Our prayer (will you pray with us?) is that his case will have favor with whoever is processing it and that he will be approved within this next year. God is able!
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I have some extra cans of pumpkin and needed a dish to take to a funeral this past Saturday so I made Pumpkin Spice Bars. It’s a family favorite.
Love to you all and thank you for your prayers!
Pumpkin Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. veg. oil
1 can (16oz.) pumpkin
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup nutsBake 350 degrees in jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 in). I don’t have a jelly roll pan so I use a standard cookie sheet pan.
Beat eggs sugar, oil and pumpkin. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour in pan. Bake until light brown apprx. 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting
3 oz. cream cheese softened
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. margarine, softened
1 tsp. vanillaGradually beat in 2 c. powdered sugar(sifted) until frosting is smooth and spreading consistency.
I like to sprinkle crushed walnuts on top after the cake is frosted.
Comments (11)
I remember so well from childhood the delicious baked-goods that came from your Kitchen! This recipe sounds delicious!
Praying that for the Lords will. Praying for it to be quickly! Can’t wait to live vicariously, and see how you decorate your new nest!
It looks like a wonderful peaceful place in the country. I love this recipe too.
Prayer and blessings., Sharon
I pray that God will continue to guide you and show you what His purpose is in all this. One step at a time. I know He will provide. Linda
@inanorchard - I was thinking about those visits just the other day. We spent a lot of time together, didn’t we? I loved your family as if you were MY family! I miss those days but I’m thankful for the memories! And now you have children of your own! The days fly by so fast, April!
I still make a clam chowder soup that your mama made for me in HER kitchen! She was an excellent cook!
i’m glad to hear that things are moving along for you and Kevin. At least you will have Christmas in your present house? Is that right?
That is a fantastic recipe!
i prayed for Kevin and the disability paperwork. i know God is working on that, too! Merry Christmas!
@PrairieHomeSoapmaker - Yes, we will most likely have Christmas in our present home. We’re very ready to move but whatever the Lord ordains is well with our souls. Thank you for praying for Kevin’s paperwork. God bless you for it. I pray you have a wonderful Christmas!
the spice cake is a wonderful one……..and I love seeing how you are determined to have spice in your life.
I’ll be praying.
I’m glad to hear that your husband is doing better and back to spending time with the Lord. It’s so easy to get focused on other things and I know that from experience! I’m looking forward to seeing pics of your new home!
I do pray Kevin’s disability will be settled quickly. May God bless you both, and give you wisdom as you make decisions about your belongings. I just sense that God has something very special for you both. HUGS!