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| Hickory Hill Farm Hickory Syrup |
I spent yesterday in the kitchen making hickory syrup! It takes all day for me to brew and bottle a batch, so I made a larger batch this time. In the end, there were a total of fourteen 12 ounce bottles. I shot this photograph just before it got dark here (just before 5 pm).
I have an order shipping today to my BFF in Georgia for her and her husband's bed and breakfast operation. She uses it to create a lovely granola. She and her two sisters developed the recipe, which I've yet to taste. I'll have to bring that up with her!
I'm going to label, cello-seal, wrap and package her order to ship, and once it's in the mailbox, I'm going to sit down and start working on my bluebird until about an hour before I have to go in for my short Friday shift at work. I consider it a little needle dancing "practice" before I spend the weekend stitching on it.
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| My sister, Lyn |
Today marks one year that we've been without you. One year since you went home to be with the Lord. One year that your girls have had to learn about life without your daily chats, frequent visits, and warm hugs. I'm putting this out into the universe, knowing you'll already know these things. All of us miss you deeply. Until we see you again, rest well, my sister. We love you.
As if Heaven isn't grand enough... to finally be in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but to get to spend all eternity with our loved ones who know Him, too!! So many of us look forward to those sweet reunions ❤️ May your heart be greatly encouraged as you ponder all the joy she experiences now.
ReplyDeleteDear Lois:
DeleteThe faith we have in the fact that she's in a better place - and with our Dad again - is what sustains us. Thank you for your soothing and comforting words.
xoxo
Donna
Wow, you were busy!
ReplyDelete((((((HUGS)))))) for you.
Marilyn
Dear Marilyn:
DeleteKeeping busy helped carry the day. Thank you so much, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
mmmm - looks so good! I'm sure today will be a hard day for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteThanks! I actually got to spend some time with my sister's eldest daughter and grandson Friday. I'm thrilled that I'll see them again today for a bit. It helped all three of us to be together.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Your beautiful sister is at Peace in Heaven. That is a lot of Hickory syrup! I think your BFF needs to send you a care package of Granola she makes. Happy Needle Dancing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI have great faith that you're right. It was a lot of syrup, for sure. I'm going to talk to her about the granola soon! Perhaps a little bartering is in order.
Thank you, dear.
xoxo
Donna