A Jumble of Things

Part 1:

Have you ever been in a spot where you want to be happy for something working out for someone but you're not because the doing of it is ripping your heart to shreds? That's where I am right now. I found this quote online last night, but don't know the original source. I found it here: Could You Be My Answer?

"I remember when I first saw you
I remember the way I felt
You're breaking me to pieces
And I don't know how to deal with this."


It says very much how I'm feeling right now. Depression is taking over, one thing piled on top of another, and I really don't know a way out of this pit of sadness. Please pray for our family. Very emotional times are ahead of us.

Also, please keep my health in your prayers. I have been compelled not to discuss details online, so I will just ask you to please pray for me. Heavenly Father knows what is happening. Thank you.

Part 2:

Yesterday a very special train came to our town. It was the Kansas City Southern Holiday train. We couldn't park close enough to be able to do the tour of the train. As you may recall, David is still battling diabetic complications with his feet and his walking is extremely limited for now.

Here is a picture of the train:

Isn't it cute?

Part 3:

I have tried for quite some time to find a totally from scratch banana pudding recipe. All I have been able to find for the longest time is those using instant pudding instead of the custard like Daddy and Granny used to make. Earlier this week, I was finally able to find a true, from scratch banana pudding recipe. I was so happy! I found it here: Homemade Southern Banana Pudding.

Then came the problem of separating the eggs. I couldn't find the separator. This is one of those things that I have a hundred of, but can never find it when I need it. So, off to YouTube I went to find out how to separate eggs without the little runaway gadget. I found the usual transferring the yolk back and forth between the shells routine, but I also found something that I had never heard or nor considered. At first, I thought it was going to be one of those goofy videos the kids are always sharing with me where something invariably ends up in the toilet. What it was in the end was a really rather interesting way to separate egg yolks from the whites. Here is the video: