Good evening!! Busy day -- it seemed it all happened after lunch - but it happened!!! Besides three loan, something much mnore tragic happened. One of our " favorite people" at our branch called home to talk to her Mom. When her Dad answered, he said "Call an Ambulance" and it seems by the time the ambulance got there (Which wasn't long )- she had gone to meet her Maker. She was still a young woman with lots of -plans and things to see! It is so sad and also it hurts so much to know someone and think so much of and have grown to love is going through this loss at such a young age!
Here is neat l little story with a great message that in the light of what has happened we need to medicate on!!
The Old Junk Yard Dog
Jeremiah 40:4
“I free you this day from the chains that were on your hands.”
Two good old boys went to the local junk yard to rummage for car parts. The owner told them to go out back and find what they needed, and then he would work out a price with them.
“You boys watch for my dog,” he told them.”He out there to keep thieves from breaking in at night, so he shouldn’t brother you. But just in case, keep your eyes opened.”
The two went cautiously into the yard, more than a little concerned about running into the old man’s dog. Slowly working their way around, they came upon an old abandoned well. “How deep do you think it is?”One said to the other. “I don’t know,” he replied, “Lets through a brick down it and see how long it takes to hit bottom.” They never heard it hit bottom.”
Seeing an old car battery nearby they threw it down the well, thinking a heavier object would be easier to hear. Still no sound. “Hey, let’s throw this old engine block down the well,” one said, “it’s so heavy we’re bound to hear it hit bottom.”
AS soon as they dropped the engine, the junk yard dog came racing from am old wreck. His teeth were glistening in the sun, his growl sounded like a crazed lion, his eyes were blood red with rage, and foam was streaming from both sides of his mouth. He jumped right at the two men. Fortunately for them the dog missed and fell down into the well.
The old man hearing all the racket, came out of the shop and asked “Are you boys alright?”
“Yes sir,” they answered.
“My dog didn’t bite you, did he?” I heard him barking. Is everything OK?
“Well, sir,” they replied, “we don’t know how to tell you this…but your dog just jumped down the well.”
The old man stared in disbelief, and said, “NO, that not possible. I had him chained up to an old engine block.”
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What are you chained to today? If it goes down, are you going down with it? The Lord “sets you free this day from the chains that were upon your hands!” Walk in freedom, and leave the junk for others.
I Promised salads and although I typed them last night I will do it again!!!
FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD
1 Pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 Cup Angel flake coconut
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
1 Can pineapple tidbits, drained
4 Cups minature marshmallows
1-1/2 Pint Sour Cream (Please use light!!!)
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate 24 hours before serving. Serves 8.
Very Good - light and pretty -- what more can you ask for??
DOUBLE DUTY PISTACHIO SALAD
This was given to me by Marjoree Glover after I ate it and fell in love with it!!!
(Can be used as a salad with meats,etc., or dessert with cookies
1 Small pkg Pistachio Pudding Mix
1 -16 oz. can chunky pineapple
1- 16 oz. can crushed pineapple
1 Cup chopped pecans
12 or 16 oz. Cool Whip
1 Cup miniature marshmallows
Mix both cans pineapple with the juice of both and sprinkle the pudding on top of the pineapple. Let mixture stand for about 3 minutes and then mix in nuts and coconut, stirring gently. Fold in marshmallows and Cool Whip. Refrigerate for a least 2 hours before serving. It makes two bowls and can be frozen!!
I told you I love this and it made me hungry just writing about it -- well - maybe it is the diet! ha.
I hope everyone of you will try these recipes -- they are "fool proof," delicous and I love them!!Have a blessed week -- and you will - if you will serve others! If it is God's Will - I will be back tomorrow!!
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