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Lisa

We have had the wonderful opportunity of having an exchange student in our home from Germany. I have to admit I was nervous at first being the parent of an only child can have its rewards at times. I am now sad to say I don't want Lisa to go home. She has brought such joy into our home, we will feel sad and empty when she leaves. I have truly fallen in love with her. She is an amazing young woman with many great talents. I think Makaila has missed out not having a sibling.

Lisa will leave an emptiness is our hearts when she leaves, but we will never forget her time with us and laughs she has given us.

I came across a poem that reminded me of her and thought it would give you a little into what she is like:

Learn to like what doesn't cost much

Learn to like reading, coversation, music

Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking

Learn to like fields, trees, brooks, hiking, rowing, , climbing hills.

Learn to like people even though some of them are different... different from you.

Learn to like to work and enjoy the satisfaction of doing your job as well as it can be done.

Learn to like the song of the birds, the companionship of dogs.

Learn to like gardening, puttering around the house and fixing things.

Learn to like the sunshine and sunset, the beating of the rain on windows and the gentle fall of snow on a winter day.

Learn to keep your wants simple and refuse to be controlled by the likes and dislikes of others.

For Dad

We have a Winner

We finally have a winner of the cookbook giveaway (drum roll please)

The lucky winner is:

ANDREA
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I am so excited for her to receive this cookbook and start enjoying all the wonderful recipes inside.

Congratulation to Andrea, I will contact you via e-mail and let you know you won, I will then get your book out to you as soon as possible.

Congratulations Again.

Cookbook Giveaway

I am giving away a cookbook on my blog. I have a wonderful book filled with tried and true recipes. The book is filled with 200 recipes and room to grow and put some of your own favorites. The book is hand bound and looks amazing.



The only catch to win this cookbook is:



1. Follow my blog



2. Tell my why you need a cookbook in my comments section



If I reach 100 followers I will throw in a $15 itunes gift card. I love to listen to music while I cook, as those of you who follow my http://stomachtotheheart.blogspot.com/ know.



Any one who has already signed up for the giveaway will already be qualified for this one.

This giveway will close December 15th 2010!

Good luck and may the best or worst cook win.