"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people stay for a while and leave their footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same."
"Friends are God’s way of taking care of us."
Life is all about relationships. Spouses, Children, Friends, Family, God. Each one demands your time, your heart. You may be connected by blood relationships, or you may simply be bosom buddies. You may not communicate regularly, but when you reconnect with a true friend it’s as if you’ve never been apart because your hearts are always linked.
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There are people whom one loves immediately and forever. Even to know they are alive in the world with one is quite enough. ~Nancy Spain
Fortify yourself with a flock of friends! You can select them at random, write to one, dine with one, visit one, or take your problems to one. There is always at least one who will understand, inspire and give you the lift you need at the time. ~George Matthew Adams
A friend is someone who knows all about you, and likes you anyway.
How blessed you are if you have a myriad of friends - you can run to one when you’re up or down, knowing they will willingly multiply your joy, or divide your sorrow.
A favorite scripture of mine is Prov. 18:24- "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly.. "If you feel like you don’t have friends, why not make an effort to befriend someone? You may brighten their lonely days in ways you could never have imagined.
Take time to listen or share a meal with someone. Those little things may be a very big thing in someone else’s life.
"To have a friend, be a friend."
Maybe you have been hurt in the past, so you withdraw and are afraid of revealing your true self to someone else. Dredge up some courage - open up and reach out to another person. You may discover something wonderful that has been missing in your life.
"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen."
Some friends make you feel richer than if you’d just had a sweepstakes check delivered to your door. Sometimes the benefits of having friends isn’t just about the relationship, but the life lessons we learn. Some of the best lessons we can learn from each other are simply how to be a friend.
"Friends are one of the most important ingredients in this recipe called life."
These waffles are great eaten plain or topped with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, raspberries or bananas. Perfect for sharing with someone you love.
CAKE MIX CHOCOLATE WAFFLES
1 (18 ozs) chocolate cake mix
1 c. water
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3 lg. eggs
- Preheat a waffle iron using medium heat. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, whisking until smooth. Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter onto hot iron, spreading out as you can. Cook according to appliance instructions. Serve warm with desired toppings.
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CROCKPOT PUDDING CAKE
1 box (18 ozs.) Chocolate cake mix
1 pkg (4 serving size) (sugar free) instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
1 c. sour cream
1 c. heath toffee bits,optional
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. water
3/4 c. canola oil or vegetable oil
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cake mix, dry pudding mix, sour cream, toffee, chocolate chips, water and oil in mixing bowl. Stir well to combine. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Middle will be a little gooey and pudding-like. Serve warm with ice cream.
MICROWAVE SMALL BATCH NO BAKE COOKIES (Sugar free option)
1/3 c. granulated sugar (or sugar substitute)
2 tsp. baking cocoa
2 Tb. milk
2 Tb. peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar (I like to use xylitol for sugar free), baking cocoa and milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until it boils, stirring once. (If using xylitol, cook for 1 minute 30 seconds).
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. (I used a whisk). Add oats and stir until blended. Drop by spoonsful onto wax paper lined plate, to make 6 cookies. Chill in refrigerator for about 10 minutes before enjoying.
Yield: 6 cookies
Sending my love to all you dear folks who take time to read my column....thanks!
“... it’s a blessed thing to love and feel loved in return.” ~E.A.Bucchianeri
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