Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

New Year’s Eve

Posted on By jennifer

Yes, it is hard to believe the last day of the year has arrived. Have you heard a few people say, “Wow, where did the year go?” or “My, this year just flew by….” I think I’ve heard a few hundred (or maybe a few dozen, at least) express that thought. I’ve actually thought it myself – until, yesterday I heard a preacher on the radio include this poem

When as a child I laughed and wept
Time crept.
When as a youth I dreamed and talked
Time walked.
When I became a full-grown man
Time ran.
And later as I older grew
Time flew.
Soon shall I find when traveling on
Time gone.
Its us OLD people who think time flies!! Remember those days when waiting for summer break was an eternity away from Christmas break?!? Oh my.
Tonight, we will have a New Year’s Eve service at church. It does not last until midnight; however, there is a dessert fellowship before going home! Yea. I scanned through my Southern Living magazine and found a recipe that I am looking forward to making and I thought I would share it. I did notice that this is my third recipe in a row and, yes, I am sensing a pattern – if not, somewhat of an obsession…with food! Goodness, I suppose I know where to start with my resolutions for next year!!
I pray everyone has a fun – and safe – New Year’s Eve! Looking forward to what God has in store for me, my family, and my friends in the next year.
Cream Cheese-Coconut-Pecan Pound Cake
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
80z. cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-pupose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325.
2. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition.
3. Sift together flour and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mxiture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut, vanilla, and toasted pecans. Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup tube pan.
4. Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool completely (about 1 hour).
5. Invert completely cooled pound cake onto a serving plate or cake stand; spoon Powdered Sugar Glaze over cake. Sprinkle 3/4 cup sweetened flaked cocount over cake. (Optional: can embellish with white cake sprinkles, if desired……so it might look like the picture!)

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Comments (3)

  1. Oh my goodness, Jennifer, I love coconut, so this cake sounds to die for!!! Let me know how it turns out!

    That poem is great and, yes, I do remember being younger and thinking that time traveled at a snail’s pace. Now that I’m much older, it goes by at lightening speed. Funny, isn’t it?

    I, too, hope and pray that 2009 will be a wonderful year for us all! Happy New Year!

  2. I can “Amen” everything you said about time. My kids think the day just drags, but I am looking at the clock and saying “What?” I have really enjoyed your blog and I hope you and your family has a lovely New Year.

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