A Quote on Forgiveness

"Forgiveness is the key which unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.

It breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.

The forgiveness of Jesus not only takes away our sin,
it makes them as if they had never been."

Corrie Ten Boom from the book "Tramp for the Lord" 1974

Mouse in the Store

It is not unusual to see an occasional mouse or cockroach in the grocery store while shopping (depending which store you shop at).
I figure the one that walked by my foot today slowly and unsteadily must be dying slowly from mouse poison!

I just kicked him out of the way!

Amazing, really, seven years ago I was terrified of roaches, rats and mice....today i pretty much view them as an annoyance but normal part of life here in the Philippines!

But word to the wise....wash the can lids prior to opening your canned goods!!!!

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

4 large bananas mashed
4 T baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk (more or less) OR 6 T milk powder and 2 c water
1/2 tsp cinnamon (more or less to taste)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (more or less to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
6 T sugar
3 cups flour
1 cup oatmeal

Mix well. Fry in oiled frying pan. Eat and enjoy! We love them!!!!

Serve with homemade syrup -
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
boil for five minutes.
Add 1 tsp maple flavouring
Add 1/2 tsp vanilla
Add 1/2 tsp salt.
Boil one more minute. Then enjoy on pancakes or rice! YUM!!!!

(for different flavour add 1 tsp cinnamon instead of maple flavouring)

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I created a recipe that my family really enjoys so thought i'd share it with you all!

2 cups margarine
2 cups peanut butter
2 cups white sugar
3 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
5 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in the vanilla or in 1 T water
1 tsp. salt
3 cups chocolate chips or m and m's
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup oatmeal (optional)

mix all together. Spoon onto baking sheet. Flatten cookies with sugared bottom of a cup. Bake 10 - 14 minutes at 375 degrees.
Enjoy!

I'd share a picture or two but we are having camara problems.

Philippians 3:14 Soccer Playing

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.