by Darlene Schacht | Oct 30, 2011 | Faith, Grace, Hope, My Dad
As my dad is walking through the last hours of his life I’m reminded of a day in October 2010. He called to tell me that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and that it had metastasized to his brain. Immediately after giving me the news he started to sing...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
I just wanted to give you all an update on my dad’s condition. He has increased somewhat in strength from last Tuesday, but is very weak at this time. I am spending a lot of time at my parents house helping my mom take care of him, and since they don’t...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Below is a list of most of the things you will need to pack for Allume. As well, there are a few things that won’t apply to everyone. Print it off check it twice before leaving. Am I missing anything? If so please leave a comment and let me know.Relevant...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 29, 2011 | Printables
Here is a direct link to October’s calendar, ladies! Click hereAnd as always, the link to the collection of printables is in the links bar above. You are loved by an almighty God,DarleneFor comments or questions, contact me at:darlene[at]darleneschacht.netFind...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 28, 2011 | Reshaping it All, Videos
Back in April I posted a blog about a busy and blessed week I was having. Candace Cameron Bure and her husband Val were in Winnipeg and I had the privilege of sitting in on the taping of “It’s a New Day,” a Christian program hosted by Williard...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 26, 2011 | Kindness, Marriage, Titus 2sdays
Welcoming guest blogger, Joii from www.afullday.comI’d like to thank Darlene for allowing me to post today. She is showing me great kindness and it humbles my heart.I grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid). I think it’s safe to say that I have heard thousands of sermons...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 22, 2011 | Recipes
Image from Google ImagesMeatball Mixture2 lbs. ground beef3 eggs2 cups of Rice Krispies, crushed crackers, or bread crumbs (I used Rice Krispies)1 1/2 tsp. gingersalt and pepperTo be Added to Browned Meatballs:13.5 oz can of unsweetened pineapple chunks (put juice...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 21, 2011 | Faith, My Dad, Refuge, Storms, Trials, Trust
When Michael and I had our deck built, we picked up a pergola to sit on top of it. If you don’t know what a pergola is, basically it is four pillars that hold up a row of beams, which act as a type of roof. It doesn’t keep out the rain or the sun, but it’s a great...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I received a letter the other day from a reader who said that she put everything she could into loving her husband and working on their marriage, but it wasn’t enough. Despite all of her effort, he wanted to end their relationship.Where does that leave us? What can we...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
(posting the code for those who requested it)One of my favorite pastimes (next to reading) is artwork–especially with Photoshop.I’ve always been a doodler, so when I started seeing word-art everywhere I turned I decided to give it a try. Who knew there...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 16, 2011 | Recipes
“Bolognese” – that’s a word we never used growing up. The only name my family had for it was spaghetti sauce. In recent years I discovered that “bolognese” is the correct name for it, and that the dish originated from Bologna,...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 12, 2011 | Recipes
(Image from Google Images)A few years back I had the most amazing rhubarb patch in my back yard. It was well established, and there was no way I wanted that beautiful plant to go to waste. Every fall I would cut it down, chop it up, and freeze it in sandwich bags....
