Monday, September 12, 2011
I have a stalker
I have a STALKER named Bill! You know who you are! I absolutely dislike YOU! He keeps hanging around my house despite my best efforts to be rid of him. I think he likes me! And when I finally get rid of him, he keeps coming back. I think he loves me! He comes in many forms... cable Bill, electric Bill & telephone Bill, heating Bill, and so on... If u drive by my house n see him feel free to shoot him on site!
missionary update
From: "Bush Bunny Brenda Lange
Date: September 10, 2011 10:30:31 PM CDT
Subject: Blog Sept. 11, 2011
5 WATER WELLS COMPLETED (Thanks to your generosity!)
Balama County--2 wellsMeluco County--3 wells (includes the Elephant village) All 5 wells are now pumping 1000’s of liters of water/day to over 500 families in EACH of these 5 villages.A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who pooled your resources to make this happen! There is still one well to be dug in the area of our Meluco mission station and orphan houses.
With much persistence, a Christian geologist, knowing how desperate the water situation is for our orphans, finally located 2 areas that show good promise. A break down in the water well drilling truck has caused a delay in completing this well.The company expects to have it dug before the end of Sept.
VISITORS ARRIVE TO LEND A HELPING HAND
On Sept. 3rd, I picked up Samuel Lyles of San Antonio, TX and Nathan Bell of Columbus, Ohio.Sam is a Junior an Accounting major at Texas A&M, and Nathan is a Youth Pastor with experience in African missions.Both have done a wonderful job of “jumping in” and helping this week with the many practical tasks as well as enforcing our new Youth Program for teenagers.These 2 young men instantly won the hearts of the people, as Nathan stepped in the first day of devotions for our workers and taught them a funny “kid’s camp” song.
He had everyone howling with laughter as they tried to imitate his hand motions.They will bless us with their assistance till late November.
GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW DORM
Last year you read of our dilemma with the new paved highway condemning many of our orphan homes, forcing us to construct new homes for the children.Our present dorm is home to 11 teenage orphan boys in grades 6-10.The new highway did not condemn their home, but it will pass just 30 feet from their front door.
Social Services agree that the boys needed to move to a safer location, so one acre of land was organized just outside our mission fence.Construction of the new complex hopefully will be completed in December, and is being financed by the selling of the old dorm site.
GOAT BARNS ALMOST READY Finding a suitable location, and building a goat barn with corral took a bit longer than expected.Thanks to Youth Leader Carlitos Jorge of Rovuma, it is finally ready to go.
We are looking at breeding stock next week, and hope to get our first breeding herd started by the end of the month.FYI: Carlitos grew up in our program, as he is the son of our first foster mother Assia. Assia has been with us from 2003 and is still caring for 7 orphans in her home.She has fostered 10 other children to adulthood in her loving care.
THE CONTINUING SAGA OF THE BALAMA BUSH CHURCHES JPequaria’s church offering and offering basket were finally returned to us this week, after Pastor Gito had a long talk with the woman who took it.
The 3 brick layers of the Kwe Kwe church will remain in jail until December for poaching an elephant. We distributed food to the Kwe Kwe orphans on Friday, and visited the church’s construction site. The church members were working hard to build the brick walls and were doing a fairly good job too.The 2 long walls were leaning outward a bit, so we asked them to tear down the “leaning part” and do it over.
Pastor Alberto rode his motorbike out there yesterday for their discipleship class and promised to make sure the walls were standing straight. ERIC DRY, our Associate Director in Balama, is wrapping up the supply trip purchases this week in South Africa and hopes to leave for Balama by early next week. That’s all for now folks!
Blessings and Love,
Bush Bunny Brenda and the Balama gang.
Date: September 10, 2011 10:30:31 PM CDT
Subject: Blog Sept. 11, 2011
5 WATER WELLS COMPLETED (Thanks to your generosity!)
Balama County--2 wellsMeluco County--3 wells (includes the Elephant village) All 5 wells are now pumping 1000’s of liters of water/day to over 500 families in EACH of these 5 villages.A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who pooled your resources to make this happen! There is still one well to be dug in the area of our Meluco mission station and orphan houses.
With much persistence, a Christian geologist, knowing how desperate the water situation is for our orphans, finally located 2 areas that show good promise. A break down in the water well drilling truck has caused a delay in completing this well.The company expects to have it dug before the end of Sept.
VISITORS ARRIVE TO LEND A HELPING HAND
On Sept. 3rd, I picked up Samuel Lyles of San Antonio, TX and Nathan Bell of Columbus, Ohio.Sam is a Junior an Accounting major at Texas A&M, and Nathan is a Youth Pastor with experience in African missions.Both have done a wonderful job of “jumping in” and helping this week with the many practical tasks as well as enforcing our new Youth Program for teenagers.These 2 young men instantly won the hearts of the people, as Nathan stepped in the first day of devotions for our workers and taught them a funny “kid’s camp” song.
He had everyone howling with laughter as they tried to imitate his hand motions.They will bless us with their assistance till late November.
GROUND BREAKING FOR NEW DORM
Last year you read of our dilemma with the new paved highway condemning many of our orphan homes, forcing us to construct new homes for the children.Our present dorm is home to 11 teenage orphan boys in grades 6-10.The new highway did not condemn their home, but it will pass just 30 feet from their front door.
Social Services agree that the boys needed to move to a safer location, so one acre of land was organized just outside our mission fence.Construction of the new complex hopefully will be completed in December, and is being financed by the selling of the old dorm site.
GOAT BARNS ALMOST READY Finding a suitable location, and building a goat barn with corral took a bit longer than expected.Thanks to Youth Leader Carlitos Jorge of Rovuma, it is finally ready to go.
We are looking at breeding stock next week, and hope to get our first breeding herd started by the end of the month.FYI: Carlitos grew up in our program, as he is the son of our first foster mother Assia. Assia has been with us from 2003 and is still caring for 7 orphans in her home.She has fostered 10 other children to adulthood in her loving care.
THE CONTINUING SAGA OF THE BALAMA BUSH CHURCHES JPequaria’s church offering and offering basket were finally returned to us this week, after Pastor Gito had a long talk with the woman who took it.
The 3 brick layers of the Kwe Kwe church will remain in jail until December for poaching an elephant. We distributed food to the Kwe Kwe orphans on Friday, and visited the church’s construction site. The church members were working hard to build the brick walls and were doing a fairly good job too.The 2 long walls were leaning outward a bit, so we asked them to tear down the “leaning part” and do it over.
Pastor Alberto rode his motorbike out there yesterday for their discipleship class and promised to make sure the walls were standing straight. ERIC DRY, our Associate Director in Balama, is wrapping up the supply trip purchases this week in South Africa and hopes to leave for Balama by early next week. That’s all for now folks!
Blessings and Love,
Bush Bunny Brenda and the Balama gang.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9/11/11
I remember 10 years ago where I was when I heard the news about the world trade center.
I was sitting in a Bible study class at church, it was a weekday morning. A man came in and said he was late because he had been watching the news. He told us what happened and then we prayed. He then went and brought a TV into our room. The teacher was not happy about that but every one wanted to know what was going on.
Where were you 10 years ago today? Do you remember?
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A new take on a spice rack
When I first saw this I thought that's no spice rack, but it sure is, and they are fresh herbs and spices. I think I would be sure to put some broken terra cotta pieces in the bottom or better yet use empty vegetable or soup cans.
Sammy gets baptized
A week ago Sunday Sammy gave his heart to Jesus and this past Sunday his dad the preacher got the pleasure of baptizing him. I thought for a minute there he was going to take off preaching. I do think he will get the call for that.
Upcycle tote bag
Yesterday in a group on facebook a lady posted a bag she had made using an empty sunflower seed bird seed bag. Bingo. I wanted to do that so I went to my landlords home and asked his wife if she had a bag and sure enough she did. I brought it home, washed it up and this morning I whipped up this wonderful tote bag. I will give it to her if she wants it and ask her to save some bags for me to make more. It is quite large and will work great for groceries. Her husband asked if empty deer feed bags would work and I said as long as they are the same kind of plastic stuff and not paper. I hope he saves some of those for me.
Do you have any neat upcycled projects?
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
T-shirt yarn rag rug
I made some yarn with several old t-shirts. I didn't like the way it looked after I ended it and it also needed a couple more rows.
I asked a facebook friend who has made over 60 rag rugs how to end the rug and after I added a couple more rows to it I ended it as she suggested and it looks really nice. I am very happy with it now. I wanted to post both pictures so you could see how it looked before I learned to properly end the rug.
Washable sandwich and snack bags tutorial
Cut a piece of fabric about an inch wider than the size sandwich bag you wish to make.
Try to trim the fabric so its even.
Flip fabric inside out.
Sew along both sides on the long side.
You have made a sort of tube. Now turn the tube right side out.
Iron
Fold something like this.
Sew along both sides of the bag.
See the pocket you just made?
You are done, just put your sandwich into the bag and fold the flap down.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
FREDDS SALMON LOAF
FREDDS SALMON LOAF
1LB CAN SALMON
¾ C MILK
¼ C CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER
2 EGGS WELL BEATEN...
1/1/2 C DRY BREAD CRUMBS
2 Tblsp chopped onion
¼ C melted butter
2 Tblsp butter
2Tblsp flour
¾ c milk
Drain salmon, reserving liquid for sauce. Flake salmon and remove skin and bones. Add ¾ c milk, green pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, ¼ c melted butter and mix well. Spoon into a well greased 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan (bread pan) pack well. Bake 350 for 50 minutesMake sauce for the top. Melt 2 tblsp butter and add flour, blend well. Add ¾ cup milk and liquid from salmon. Stir constantly til thickened. Serve over the top of the salmon loaf.
Recipe from Ethel Mae Nelson
1LB CAN SALMON
¾ C MILK
¼ C CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER
2 EGGS WELL BEATEN...
1/1/2 C DRY BREAD CRUMBS
2 Tblsp chopped onion
¼ C melted butter
2 Tblsp butter
2Tblsp flour
¾ c milk
Drain salmon, reserving liquid for sauce. Flake salmon and remove skin and bones. Add ¾ c milk, green pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, ¼ c melted butter and mix well. Spoon into a well greased 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan (bread pan) pack well. Bake 350 for 50 minutesMake sauce for the top. Melt 2 tblsp butter and add flour, blend well. Add ¾ cup milk and liquid from salmon. Stir constantly til thickened. Serve over the top of the salmon loaf.
Recipe from Ethel Mae Nelson
Harry and Bess
This is one you want your Children and Grandchildren to read.They won't believe this happened, but it DID.
Harry & Bess
Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding the history of the USA as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.
The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri . His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and, other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952 his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.
When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale (cf. Illinois ).
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!
Texas wild fires
We are not in danger at this time with the wild fires here in Texas, although we are in a strong area of smoke flow. Click on this link to see where the active fires are right now and the smoke areas. http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=31.48489&lon=-100.41504&zoom=6&type=map&units=english&top=fire&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=1&fire.sat=1&fire.smk=1&fire.day=1&fire.day=7&fire.hrmin=0&fire.hrmax=24&fire.opa=70&fire.mode=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0&dir=0&ads=0&dd=0&tfk=0&ski=0&stormreports=0We
We have not been smelling smoke so that means the winds are down right now. We did suffer some wind damage while we were gone this weekend. Some of our skirting blew off the 5th wheel but it was easily snapped back on. One canopy was tossed and smashed about beyond repair, so its back to washing clothes under the sun. Good thing for me that the weather has turned cooler and at 8:40 am its only 70 degrees. I think it will stay under 100 so that will be a blessing.
I have to go to the dentist this morning in Victoria. He is going to see if I can have or need a root canal. I do not like root canals. Then they want to do surgery on some of my back teeth and pull some out. I think I am going to opt out of the surgery. I cant see any reason to pull teeth that are not bothering me.
The girls took Joy's car to the repair shop and they said its a beautiful morning today. I plan to enjoy it. If its not too late when we get back from the dentist I will wash clothes.
We have not been smelling smoke so that means the winds are down right now. We did suffer some wind damage while we were gone this weekend. Some of our skirting blew off the 5th wheel but it was easily snapped back on. One canopy was tossed and smashed about beyond repair, so its back to washing clothes under the sun. Good thing for me that the weather has turned cooler and at 8:40 am its only 70 degrees. I think it will stay under 100 so that will be a blessing.
I have to go to the dentist this morning in Victoria. He is going to see if I can have or need a root canal. I do not like root canals. Then they want to do surgery on some of my back teeth and pull some out. I think I am going to opt out of the surgery. I cant see any reason to pull teeth that are not bothering me.
The girls took Joy's car to the repair shop and they said its a beautiful morning today. I plan to enjoy it. If its not too late when we get back from the dentist I will wash clothes.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday fun
This morning I have some banana pineapple bread baking in the toaster oven, one load of laundry washed and one in the washer and one more to go after that.
Its only 8:40 am and its already hot outside.
Yesterday I picked the okra and put it in the dehydrator whole. I washed the pods and poked a hole in each one. Usually I wash and slice the okra and lay it on the trays but I read somewhere that they dry them whole and sell them for lots of money. Hey I can give it a try. I have also been making some zucchini chips. Some I dipped in oil then salted and some lemon juice and salt. We like the lemon juice and salt ones. I think with a dip they would be really good.
On Saturday we are going to Alvin to see our friends. Sammy gave his heart to Jesus last Sunday and he is getting baptised this Sunday so of course we wanted to be there. We are close enough that it is possible so we don't want to miss it. They are having a church dinner after the morning service. I am bringing cheeey potatoes and a loaf of the banana pineapple bread if I can keep every one from eating it.
Next Saturday the Alvin church is having an appreciation day for the police, fire, ambulance and other emergency personnel. Outback steak house donates the food and they just serve and treat the folks with great love and serve them. Its their way of thanking the public servants for the job they do.
Last year I gave every one there a bar of soap so this year I want to give something different. I have not decided what yet, but I better get on the ball.
What are your plans for this long weekend?
Its only 8:40 am and its already hot outside.
Yesterday I picked the okra and put it in the dehydrator whole. I washed the pods and poked a hole in each one. Usually I wash and slice the okra and lay it on the trays but I read somewhere that they dry them whole and sell them for lots of money. Hey I can give it a try. I have also been making some zucchini chips. Some I dipped in oil then salted and some lemon juice and salt. We like the lemon juice and salt ones. I think with a dip they would be really good.
On Saturday we are going to Alvin to see our friends. Sammy gave his heart to Jesus last Sunday and he is getting baptised this Sunday so of course we wanted to be there. We are close enough that it is possible so we don't want to miss it. They are having a church dinner after the morning service. I am bringing cheeey potatoes and a loaf of the banana pineapple bread if I can keep every one from eating it.
Next Saturday the Alvin church is having an appreciation day for the police, fire, ambulance and other emergency personnel. Outback steak house donates the food and they just serve and treat the folks with great love and serve them. Its their way of thanking the public servants for the job they do.
Last year I gave every one there a bar of soap so this year I want to give something different. I have not decided what yet, but I better get on the ball.
What are your plans for this long weekend?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Real Spreadable Butter
I like to use real butter because I think it is better for you than spreadable plastic but it doesnt last long and isnt cheap.
Here is how I make real spreadable, good for you butter.
Take 1 lb. of room temperature butter.Whip it with your mixer until fluffy.
Slowly add 1 c. light olive oil or better yet coconut oil, keep whipping.
Then slowly add 1 c. water, keep whipping unitl it is all incorporated.
It will turn white.Spoon your whipped butter into containers. I keep mine in the fridge but you dont have to. If you keep it in the fridge and take it out when you make toast it seems to soften up right away and spread nicely.It makes the butter go much farther and my family loves it.
Here is how I make real spreadable, good for you butter.
Take 1 lb. of room temperature butter.Whip it with your mixer until fluffy.
Slowly add 1 c. light olive oil or better yet coconut oil, keep whipping.
Then slowly add 1 c. water, keep whipping unitl it is all incorporated.
It will turn white.Spoon your whipped butter into containers. I keep mine in the fridge but you dont have to. If you keep it in the fridge and take it out when you make toast it seems to soften up right away and spread nicely.It makes the butter go much farther and my family loves it.
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