Small Plates of Grandma Rosi #12 July 22, 2012
Dear Family,
It has been three weeks since I wrote last. It is hard for me to get started again. I like to be original and keep you guys
interested. Oh well, here goes.
I just finished making 2 huge pies. One is a fresh strawberry the other is a
Neapolitan pie of vanilla and chocolate…
of course I have added my own special brew complete with cream cheese and sour cream. Wish you could all drop in and have a
piece. Dad and I will get big and fat if
we eat it all ourselves.
It is Pioneer Day on the Tuesday, the 24th. Also my Mom’s 101st birthday. I think that in many ways she was a pioneer.
I believe that we all are.
I would like to share some comments by Francis Webster who
was part of the Martin Handcart Company.
“We suffered beyond anything you
can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a
survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? Every
one of us came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became
acquainted with Him in our extremities!
I have pulled my handcart when I
was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one
foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead
and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go only that
far and there I must give up for I cannot pull the load through it. I have gone to that sand and when I reached
it, the cart began pushing me! I have
looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no
one. I knew then that the Angels of God
were there. Was I sorry that I chose to
come by handcart? NO! Neither then, nor any minute of my life
since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay
and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart
Company.”
This type of sacrifice and devotion seems well beyond
me. I complain for the slightest things
and find myself backing away from excessive toil. I am impatient and often get down in the dumps
for foolish things. Maybe I can yet
overcome some things before it’s time for me to leave this world.
Sorensens, Frus’s, and Ben Mathews families: Thank you so much for such a wonderful
vacation. Dad and I had such a great
time and enjoyed all of you so much. We
are recouping and enjoying a few quiet days before I head back to school for
the last time.
Word for the week:
Joy: Living in harmony with God
Recipe:
Strawberry Pie Filing
1 ½ cups mashed strawberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon red food coloring
(combine sugar, cornstarch, water
and food coloring. Stir until cornstarch
is dissolved.)
Combine mashed strawberries and sugar mixture in sauce pan
and cook on medium heat until mixture boils.
Cool.
Line premade pie shell with fresh strawberries. When mixture is cooled, cover strawberries in
pie shell and refrigerate for a few hours.
Serve with whipped cream.
Dad and I love you all so much. We are so blessed to have you as part of our
family. Hello to all of our beautiful
grandchildren.
Love
Mom
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