"Don't worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua." Philippians 4:6-7 (CJB)
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The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next Abraham Lincoln
After much thought I have decided to close this blog. I really don't have the time to Blog as I would like. I kept this here because I was getting lots of visitors from internet search about Brazil and some other things I've blogged about it. For three weeks I have received an unusual amount of hits from Photobucket......now, at first I didn't think anything about, but now I have heard photobucket was hacked two weeks ago. This is a concern to me because my account was private. Since all of the pictures for this blog are stored into my "private" photobucket account, this leaves me no choice but to delete all pictures and this will just mean I will have a funny looking blog. If you would like to take me out of your friends list, you are very welcome to. I will wait a couple of days before I delete my account, this should give you plenty of time to delete me from you friend's list, the reason is because once I delete my account and I still have you under my friend's list, you will always have me as a friend, even if I don't have a blog. It's totally up to you.
I have truly enjoyed being here and have learned a lot. But, like I said before "There is a time for everything"
((((((hugs))))))
I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted. Well, its about time you get another little lesson about Brazilian culture.
Today I would like to take you to enjoy a nice Brazilian dinner by the beach. Our menu consists of a typical North Eastern Brazilian Churrasco
We went to the beach that morning it was wonderful to smell the sea and just savor the Lord's beauty "WHAT A GIFT" I was telling my friend Lori the other day that I feel like a dried out sunflower this time of the year here in Indiana. So, I close my eyes and dream that I am at the beach in Natal.
Lets enjoy the beach view as we wait for our delicious dinner. It was a bit cloudy that morning, then when we left the beach the sun begin to shine. I would give anything to be at that restaurant right now, it beats my -6 degree here in Indiana
I think I see our garson (waiter) coming
OK, I was so hungry, that I forgot to take a picture of our meal, then I went and followed our garson and asked him if I could take a picture of him with food that was going to the table next to ours.
Let me tell you what's on the tray.
Rice with peas and carrots.
French fries and fried mandioca (cassava) - my favorite
Fresh shelled beans flavored with onions and cilantro.
Tossed Brazilian Salad (yummy with olive oil and vinegar)
Assorted grilled meats, like sausage, chicken, beef and lamb - My family and I had Grilled Sun Dried Sirloin (simple the best).
Farofa de manteiga (read about it here)
And of course we can't finish this delicious meal without our delicious cafezinho.
I hope you enjoyed your tour of a typical Brazilian beach Churrasco
(((Brazilian hugs)))
Katia
I have been asked many times to speak to homeschool co-ops, Girls Scouts and churches about Brazil and often I am asked for recipes. I usually take a batch of the coconut and one of the chocolate candy below. This is one of those recipes that children love to get their hands on.
As simple as this recipe is, Americans seem to have a hard time understanding how long these need to be cooked; I took several pictures of the cooking process, in hopes that it won't be too hard to make them for your next International event at church. They are very easy to cook it's really a matter of watching the heat and stirring constantly.
Whenever you go to a party in Brazil like a birthday or wedding you always find the table of sweets (mese-de-doces) and the appetizer table (mesa-de-salgadinhos) along with other main dishes. They usually have so many variations of yummy things. I can remember as a child I would put one of everything on my plate. Wonderful yummy childhood memories.
Brigadeiros de Côco
Ingredients:
1 can Condensed Sweetened Milk
1 Tbs. Butter or Margarine
1 cup of Coconut (very full)
More coconut for rolling it
Preparation:
~ Grease and set apart a dinner plate.
~ Combine over milk and butter and cook over medium heat stirring constantly As the milk warms up and the butter melts the mixture will seems almost runny it becomes thinner.
After its completely cooled you are ready for the fun. Wash hands really well with hot water and soap, dry them well with a clean towel. Grease hands a bit. Roll about a 3/4 inch ball on the palm of the hands, then roll them on coconut.
When I don't have the little paper cups from below I just take them like this. Usually I line the plate with a pretty paper doily.
When I was in Brazill this last time I bought 600 of these little paper cups they are about a 3/4 inch. I have never seen these here in the states. This is how they are served in Brazil.
For Show and Tell today I thought we all could use a little of summer here in North America. I would like to treat you with some of my favorite things from Brazil, some of our beautiful flowers.
I really don't know their names, they are very common everywhere and also have the most beautiful fragrance.
What a most Awesome creator our Father in Heaven is. the beauty of such delicate things for us just to enjoy it for what they are.
These lovely pink flowers were growing along the roadside, I just couldn't resist but to take a picture.
The pictures below are from something more like a tree, than a bushy small plant. Can you believe this is a tree?
I thought this was a neat leafy plant. I love pink!
I was so sad, for I just couldn't get the camera to focus on this... it was simply breath taking and the fragrance, just heavely!
(((((Brazilian hugs))))
For Show and Tell go visit our friend our sweet Mary here or the side button for S&Tell
Today for S&T, I would like to share with you some of my Crazy quilts projects. I love quilts and throughout the years I have been experimenting with different methods and patterns.
Back before DD was born, one of my sister-in-laws gave me the red stocking with lace on the top for Christmas one year. I loved it so much! So, when DD was born I decided that we all should have a quilted stocking.
My sister-in-law's stocking
This is DD's stocking. I used several different stitches and also used charms, buttons and beads to decorate hers.
This is my DD's stocking, I decided to use only one kind of stitch. Here is another project I made a couple of years ago. It's done by hand, and by machine. This took me a little awhile to complete it. Shortly after my sister-in-law gave me my stocking I friend gave me this book as a gift. This book has a whole chapter on crazy quilts.
If you like to join us for Show and Tell click on the left side bar button or go here.
I wasn't able to finish my previous post today, and since I had this one already I decided to go ahead and do Show and Tell instead, I am hoping to be done with part 2 very soon.
One afternoon, almost at sunset I heard mom calling from the back of the house, and by the tone of her voice it just didn't seem things were quite right. I immediately jumped and thought she must have fallen or something???? As I started to make my way to the back of the house I hear her saying: "It's a miracle! It's a miracle! Only God! Only God can make it!" As I approached her, I saw why she was so hysterical. I was relieved to see such beauty.
She then proceeded to tell me about this cactus plant, how it wasn't doing too well where she had it and eventually something happened which broke off most of the plant.
Now you need to know my mom - she is very frugal, and does not throw anything away. She is also persistent. So, when the cactus plant broke off, she just transferred what was left of it, (as one can see by the pictures not much of a plant) to a smaller pot, and placed it on the other side of the house. Her thinking was that maybe it would grow again..... Day after day she watered her garden, and kept an eye on it. Just a couple of days before she took a pick at it and not much was happening......then it bloomed into this rare beauty - We named it "The Miracle". Only our wonderful Creator could create something so stunning and cause it to bloom out of such adversity.
If you know anything about Cactus’ and know about this particular one, can you please let me know?
As we can see below not much green plant at all.
My Mom the gardener by a blossoming mango tree, on our way to the beach.
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I have taken some time off from posting and commenting, however when I had a few minutes I did sit and read some blogs. I was specially blessed to read two blogs which gave me a little more to ponder this season. I love the fact that these two sisters have shared their hearts in a very honest and loving way. Robin Sampson's - Go Here TrainingHearts - Go here
Here is my gift to you and yours this Christmas. May you feel His unconditional love in a way like never before. Merry Christmas!
Mary, did you know?
by Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You've kissed the face of god
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heavens perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the great I am
Well, well, won't you know it, I have done a lot around here since I took this blog time off. I am still working on gifts, I should have everything mailed this coming week. After things settle more I will show pictures of the two quilts I've made and some of the other gifts (can't tell what they are because I have too many people reading this blog who will be receiving some of these gifts, SURPRISE)
Our Hanukkah week has been extra special, pictures later.
If you all have a chance please go visit my friend Jen, she is pregnant and very sick. She could use some prayers and encouragement. I love you my friend, and praying for you.
Thank you so much for the nice encouraging comments, C-box messages and PM's. I love all my sweet sisters, thank you for your friendship.
Blessings,
This picture was taken by me, at Mom's house in Brazil
Well, well, ....what do you know? I can't believe just one year ago, with much fear I signed up for a Blog of my own here at HSB. I wasn't sure of what to expect, the idea of having my own blog sounded neat and yet very challenging. This first year has been a year of observing, learning and getting to know others bloggers. Learning the Internet culture has opened a whole new outlook of life for me.....This caused me to stop and reflect about my accountability as a believer in the Internet, as what I say and others read, will reflect my Master and His teachings. "Iron Sharpens Iron"
I tend to be a more private individual in the Internet, I have chosen to not talk too much about my personal life this has even included using my real name. The next year ahead comes with some changes - after much thought into this I have decided that I am very tired of signing my name as *K* so as a gift to blog world I am beginning my second year with my real name......"Drums Please"...... Ok, some of you already know my name but for the ones who don't know its Katia.
The other change is a dream in the making (time will be a factor). I would like to turn this blog or create another to write about Brazil only. More and likely it will be this blog, since I have lots of entries and loads of pictures about Brazil already here. With this in mind I am also changing my Blog's name, as you noticed when you first loaded this page. I love the title Following Rabbi Yeshua, because I love Him and I am His follower, but feel it's time for a change, I might get back to it if I can't get used to the new title.
***I will keep this Blog as it is, until I can decide what I will do about my dream. Just the name is changed for now.
So, to all of my wonderful blogging friends, I would like to say: "THANK YOU" Thank you for reading my Blog, for the support, love, and friendship you have given me. May our friendship continue to grow and grow. May the lord richly bless you, and may we all continue to grow ever so closer to Him."
(((((Hugs and Blessings))))
Nov. 14, 2007~ Friend Blogger School assignment # 9 ~
I was so delighted when I read about this assignment for this is one of my most favorite times of the year.
Part A: Share at least 3 “Bountiful Blessings” that the Lord has abundantly provided.
WOW! There are so many....
Food, shelter, good health, freedom of worship, peace, a car, DH's job and friends.
Part B:
Share your Thanksgiving Feast {past or present}
Past - I didn't grow celebrating Thanksgiving, we don't have it in Brazil. I do love this Holiday, it's one of my most favorites. I like to stop and reflect of how blessed we are for God's Bountiful Blessings.
Present - Because of the fact that we have moved a lot, Every couple of years it seems our Thanksgiving is a little different. Some years we had it at our house, some years we have gone to relatives or friend's home. This year we are going to Grandpa's house in Ohio. If, I could I would have at my home every year. I love fixing the dinner and welcoming people into my home.
Our Traditions
~ When we have the dinner at our house..... DH always reads a passage of scripture, and we go around the table and say three things we are thankful for.
~ DH watches and enjoys his Football ~
~ DD and I go Shopping on Fridays, and watch a movie after our hard laboring day of shopping
My traditional menu (if we are at home)
Turkey
Creamed Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Dressing
Green Bean Casserole
Corn Casserole or plain
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Homemade Sweet Rolls
Frozen Cranberry Relish Salad
Cranberry Sauce (usually homemade)
Pumpkin Cheese Cake or plain sometimes both
Pecan Pie
and
Pumpkin Pie.
Who carves the turkey? DH loves to carve it, this is, if we have it at home.
Do you save the wishbone?
NO, never heard of such tradition.
What do you do with all those leftovers? I always make sure I have plenty of leftovers, so that I don't have to cook for the next couple of days. This gives me plenty of time for SHOPPING the next day and enjoy the weekend.
Part C: Post a Scripture that reminds you of your blessings!
Psalm 103:2
"Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits."
This Blog is about my life and the different adventures that I experience being a wife, homeschooling mother, homemaker, friend, and daughter of the king of the Universe. I am a follower of Yeshua (Jesus' name in Hebrew) He was born a Jew and lived as a Jew on this earth. It's because of him, and his incredible love towards me, that my ashes were turned into beauty.
I'm a native of Brazil. I have been married to my DH, for 22 years. We met while he was there on a Mission's trip. We have one wonderful 13 years DD.
Can you believe this is a tree?
This picture was taken by me, at Mom's house in Brazil
