Thy Will Be Done...: birthdays

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Pound Cake, and I mean "pound"

Pound Cake

1 1/2 cups butter, softened at room temp
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temp
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

· Preparation

· Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy (do not over beat);

· gradually add sugar, beating well.

· Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined.

· Sift 3 cups of flour. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla

· Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.

Bake at 300° for 1 hour and 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.

Found this recipe here.

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

My oldest son's birthday:

April 15, 2014
My son loves Christ with his whole heart, soul, and mind...so when he and I attended 6:30am mass together I couldn't of picked out more perfect readings for him!

Reading 1 is 49:1-6

Hear me, O islands,
listen, O distant peoples.
The LORD called me from birth,
from my mother’s womb he gave me my name.
He made of me a sharp-edged sword
and concealed me in the shadow of his arm.
He made me a polished arrow,
in his quiver he hid me.
You are my servant, he said to me,
Israel, through whom I show my glory.

Though I thought I had toiled in vain,
and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength,
Yet my reward is with the LORD,
my recompense is with my God.
For now the LORD has spoken
who formed me as his servant from the womb,
That Jacob may be brought back to him
and Israel gathered to him;
And I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD,
and my God is now my strength!
It is too little, he says, for you to be my servant,
to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
and restore the survivors of Israel;
I will make you a light to the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Responsorial Psalm ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17

R. I will sing of your salvation.
In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me, and deliver me;
incline your ear to me, and save me.
R. I will sing of your salvation.
Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to give me safety,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked.
R. I will sing of your salvation.
For you are my hope, O Lord;
my trust, O God, from my youth.
On you I depend from birth;
from my mother’s womb you are my strength.
R. I will sing of your salvation.
My mouth shall declare your justice,
day by day your salvation.
O God, you have taught me from my youth,
and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.
R. I will sing of your salvation.

My dear Josh, Dad and I are so proud of you. You are a great son!!! (horrible baby-but a great son!)We know God has great plans for you and you have already shared Christ with so many people!!!

I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Watch out she is 18!!!

April 6, 2014

Wow, my spunky daughter just turned 18!!! In our home that means you are old enough to date. I know whomever does gain favor in this young ladies eye will be a lucky man! This special girl says it like it is...no filter no prudence...you get what you get! That is a gift and a curse! She loves the Lord and that is all that matters!

We love you Babz! Your sweet name sake Gram would be so proud of you too! Keep your head on strait and keep close to Jesus!

Love you forever, Like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Friday, February 28, 2014

SWEET 16!!!

My sweet quiet Joseph,Everyone needs a Joseph in their life! May you always hear the voice of God to direct and guide you! Thank you for being such a good big brother and playing with your little siblings! Jesus is your best friend don't ever forget that!

Love you forever, Like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Thursday, January 30, 2014

LUCKY #13---OUR BABY IS 2 !!!

On April 13th 2012 We were blessed with a "short term" 2 1/2 month old baby. We were working with a group call SAFE FAMILIES and were helping a mom while she got situated. Well she ended up asking us to take custody of this precious one and that is where we are still. We all love him as much, OR MORE, than if he was born of my womb. He is such a blessing and God gave him to our family at the perfect time!!!

Here is some of our story concerning our MIRACLE!!!

Ray getting baptized

Ray with our social worker

Ray with his God parents and older siblings and Fr. Kevin...who I used to babysit!!!

Our Raven fan and Redskin fan!!!

"How did I get stuck in this crazy family???"

Gimmie a Kiss!!!

Our First week together!!!

First Beach trip: shirt says, "Are You Really My Relatives?" so perfect!!!

Our baby with his Godmother and constant companion in the beginning!!! TRUE LOVE!!!

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY TO ADOPT HIM SOON!!!

LOVE YOU FOREVER LIKE YOU FOR ALWAYS

AS LONG AS I'M LIVING MY BABY YOU'LL BE!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Happy Birthday to my 21 year old!!!

Happy Birthday to my dear son who turns 21 today!!! Wow, you are so grown up and I am so proud of you and your accomplishments! I know God has great plans for you and you are going to do great things with your future! Just always stay close to the Lord and seek to do HIS holy will.

I think of you whenever I hear this song:

Number three rocks!!!

I cried reading the following excerpts from your adviser when she wrote about you:

" initiative, confidence and incredible work ethic are what set his apart from fellow classmates."

" is at ease around people and his calm, warm personality creates a welcoming environment..."

"is able to build a trustful relationship. "

" is well liked by fellow classmates because of his ability to lead by example. "

" is quick to volunteer his time to participate in community service events or to organize an event."

"ability to teach and interact with people on a thoughtful and compassionate way"

" able to work independently and completed tasks with accuracy and on time."

" motivation and focus seemed tireless."

" leaves the impression of a responsible, enthusiastic, and motivated young man."

"an individual with a thirst for knowledge and dedication."

Besides being a man of God these are the qualities I always prayed you would have!!!

I love you forever, I like you for always, As long as I'm living my baby you'll be!!!

Thy Will Be Done!!! +JMJ+