Mr. Conway's Pie

 A new recipe. Mr. Conway's Pie passed on by Connie Marcantel.  I found this recipe in the Horry County Democratic Party Cook Book (good gracious, they do know how to cook.)  Just joking! 

This makes 3 pies.  Enjoy--so easy--great for church dinners or family get togethers!
   



     
 

Devotion for Today June 27, 2012

                                               Devotion for Today June 27, 2012

     Jesus says to hold His hand and trust Him.  So long as your mind is on Him, and you walk in His light, it is impossible to stumble.  He has designed us above all else to enjoy Him.  We can know the Lord and find our deepest fulfillment in our heart by surrendering our life to Jesus.  He will never leave you or forsake you.  THAT IS A PROMISE FROM GOD!

     Fearful worries melt away in the light of the presence of Jesus.  When we turn away from Him is when we walk into darkness and become vulnerable to the works in this world.  Don't be surprised to find how easily you may sin when you forget to cling to the hand of Jesus.  We need Him!  In this world, dependency is seen as immaturity but in God's kingdom dependency on Him is a prime measure of maturity.

More Alabama Fun!

Veteran's Supper

Here are some more pictures from our trip to Alabama...Hope ya'll are having a wonderful day!

-Ms. June

Wonderful entertainment!

Alabama Or Bust!!!

We had a great time at Mr. Roger's high school reunion in Enterprise, Al.  I didn't know any of his classmates or their spouses, naturally, but they were all really nice and friendly.  Of course, I HAD to mix in some shopping--at the mall in Dothan, Al and the mall in Augusta, Ga.  We mostly traveled on the interstate but were on some rural, country roads.  Wow, some drivers caused concerns!

Enjoyed the trip and the visit with Mr. Roger's surviving siblings--2 sisters and 1 brother.  Mr. Roger is the youngest. 

But there is NO place like home!  Nowhere I've been is as fine as Conway.  I've been to a few nice places, but no place like home.  I left once when I was 17 years old bound for West Palm Beach, Fl.  I was offered a job and a free ride so I crawled in.  Man, I must have been crazy!!  I had a baby on my hip and dreamed of a bigger world and greener grass.  It didn't take long to see it was much larger than I was use to.  I got lost in a land I was very unfamiliar with, people I really didn't know, and they didn't know me.  I couldn't trust them.  I ALLOWED them to lead me astray.  After 7 years I found my way back to Horry County.  I wanted to lay down and kiss the ground.  There is still something special now when Mr. Roger and I go off.  When returning and crossing over into our beautiful state of South Carolina, I feel an awesome peace in my soul.  Then when I see the Horry County sign the peace grows even more.  Dear Lord, I rejoice when we enter into Conway.  Even now tears come to my eyes for we are safely home at last!!  PRAISE GOD!!
                                                                                                  
                                                                           Ms June

                                 LAUGH OUT LOUD--A little humor picked up on the trip

At the high school reunion, one of Mr. Roger's old classmates shared some childhood memories.  Once, the classmate's father took him and his siblings to the beach at Panama City, Fl.  When they got there, the father lined them up beside the old car for instructions and safety warnings.  He told them "The first one that drowns, we're going home".

Here are some pictures from the reunion:

Some humor from "Laughs & Lifts" a small magazine printed from where Mr. Roger is from:
a.  Arguing-I've never learned anything from someone who agreed with me.

b.  Walking Out - "I hope you didn't take it personally, Pastor," an embarrassed woman said after a church service, "when my husband walked out during your sermon."
      "I did find it rather disconcerting," the preacher replied.
      "It's not a reflection on you, sir," insisted the churchgoer. 
      "Ralph has been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child."

c.  Democrats don't understand THE DEBT CEILING
     Republicans don't understand THE DEBT CEILING
     Liberals don't understand THE DEBT CEILING
     NO ONE understands THE DEBT CEILING
     SO - Allow me to explain----Let's say you come home from work and find 
     there's been a sewer backup in your neighborhood. Your home has sewage 
     all the way up to your ceilings.  What do you think you should do?  
     Raise the ceilings or pump out the crap?

                                                              Ms June and Mr. Roger

Devotion

Today is Thursday, June 14th.  It's a beautiful day in Abbyville, Al.  That's right near Eufaula, Al.  A large lake at Eufaula, call Lake Eufaula, is called "The Bass Fishing Capital".  People come from several states to vacation and fish there.  I believe there are rental cabins.  It is a very lovely historic town in the Deep South.  Mr. Roger's sister, Joyce lives near here (in Abbyville).  Her 3 children and there families live near her.  Ladies and gents, if you are big into fishing, you should consider this wonderful town, Eufaula, and its Lake.


Now for this week's devotion.  ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE?

Around Town This Week

                                                                       Around Town This Week

Wow!  I'm getting 2 white baby ducks- a male and a female.  I will name them when Mr. Roger and I get back from Ala.  It's his 50th High School Reunion (he says he graduated when he was 9 ha ha).  It will be so much fun and we'll get to share ourselves and our Lord with them.

I was out at Tractor Supply (Hwy 501, Conway) getting some baby duck feed.  Goodness, those people are so nice.  They were trying to wait on me about everywhere I went in the store.  Who knows-might have thought I was a shoplifter with the garb I had on.  The ladies were really nice.

I went in another shop that was new to me-the Spa at 315 Main St, Conway.  There phone number is (843)488-7724.  Two young ladies were working when I went in.  They were very sweet.  One was Danielle Larrimore Johnson.  She is a stylist/make-up artist.  Probably thought I really needed some work done on my face.  They do massages upstairs.  I'm gonna try that out.  I love those, especially if they are GOOD!  They also do reflexology on feet.  If you've never had it done, make an appointment with Ashley Yeager and try it.  I have not tried her yet but I plan to.  I've had my feet done before.  The pulse points in your feet control much of the pain and stress in your body.  It is wonderful once you get adjusted to it.  Please tell them Ms June told you about the shop.

Don't forget Tracy and Russell at the Haberdashery in Blackwater Market.  Go by and see them.  I know you'll love the merchandize and remember they have a family to feed.

Don't forget Father's Day, Sunday June 17th.  If you are fortunate enough to still have your Father, take time to see him and talk with him.  Show him your love.  Remember your husband-serve him breakfast in bed-give him a massage.  He's probably worked at something all week for both of you.  He deserves some special attention.  Serve him Sister Strickland's fresh Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie for dessert (so good it'll make you want to slap your Mammy).  Let it be his special day.  Have fun!!  Happy Fathers Day, men.

Gotta run.  Catch ya'll later.  'Bama bound.

                                                                                  Ms June and Mr. Roger

Sister Strickland's Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie recipe:

Blueberries are still in season.  I picked 7 gallons last week at Burt and Carol Strickland's Blueberry Farm up on Hwy 19 off Hwy 701N.  Turn left off 701N at the old Rankin home.  Keep going to the Pleasant View area.  You will see the berries on the right.  They are really good.  The place is clean.  You can walk and see around everything.  That's important to me.  They are $8 a gallon.  They were plentiful when I was there.  It's 19 miles out of Conway but worth the drive.  They are open Mon-Fri at 7AM.  Their phone number is (843)902-5183.  You will be blessed by this wonderful Christian couple.  They give so much back to our community by helping the needy.  They support special needs children as well as adults with disabilities.  Remember this couple in your prayers.

                                                                    Looking through the eyes of Jesus.

                                                                                  Ms June

Following is Sister Strickland's Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie recipe:

1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine ingredients.  Beat at med. speed until smooth.  Spread in a baked 9" pie shell (also good in graham cracker crust).  Chill at least 1 hr.

Place 1 cup blueberries in a small saucepan:  Mash with a potato masher or fork.  Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 3 mins.  Remove from heat and strain.  If necessary add more water to equal 1 cup.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar & 2 tlbsp cornstarch.  Stir into berry liquid.  Bring to a boil and stir in 1 tlbsp lemon juice.  Cool.

Place 1 1/2-2 cups berries over cream cheese mixture.  Pour glaze over top.  Chill 2-3 hrs.

Devotion

Hello everybody and good morning!  Has been raining some but more is supposedly on the way.

Let's get to the devotion for today.  I hope you went to church this past weekend.  My hope is for these words to be "fuel for your tank" so you don't run low during the week. 

God wants us to get to the center of our entire being.  He wants to be FIRST in our lives.  He is Jehovah God and His word says "He is a jealous God" (Deut. 6:15).  We MUST NOT put other gods before Him.  At times we tend to get slack and allow people and/or things to come before God.  Some examples are:  job, children, grandchildren, our pleasure, our body, our spouse, etc.  Other things we have to guard against placing before God are cars, boats, sports, etc.  If we are not careful, we can allow one or more of these to become our god and dictate our direction and how we react when hardships come our way.  We should be living close to Jesus Christ as our Savior with His forgiveness of our sins and with His power to overcome our enemy (satan).  God promises you and me life and a more abundant life!

Life doesn't always work out the way we think it should.  God knows best!  Trust Him and place Him first in your life.  Start by welcoming the Holy Spirit into your life and into your day.  Jesus is your Savior and Redeemer, God is His Father, and the Holy Spirit is the Helper/Comforter/Teacher that you need.  God gives the Holy Spirit as a gift to help you in all things.  We will talk more later on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

If you are struggling with health issues or problems such as drug addiction, alcohol addiction, abuse of any form, or things difficult to talk about, Jesus has THE answer.  You must come to Him completely.  It will not work to go only part way and hold part of you back.  God calls this lukewarm and will spew it out.  It must be "whole hog".  Ask Him to forgive you.  If you are sincere, He is quick to forgive.  The harder part is YOU MUST FORGIVE YOURSELF!  God wants this of you.  You can (and must) trust Him completely.

Ask Him into your heart to change your heart, your mindset, and your ways.  Next, confess His name as YOUR Savior.  There are some things you will have to do.  When you truly accept Jesus, you will know and be guided by the Holy Spirit.  This will assist you in choosing right and avoiding wrong.  May you be sanctified (set apart) through the blood of Jesus and daily by the Word of God.  If you do not have access to His word (bible), let me know and I'll see that you get one.  Reading and hearing His word is vital to our Christian walk.  If you make the crucial choice to receive Jesus as your Savior, please let me know.  I want to rejoice along with the Angels in Heaven over a soul being saved into eternal life.  It does not matter how old or young you are, where you are at or where you come from.  It only matters that you accept Him as your Savior and trust Him as your soon coming King!!  Time is drawing shorter than we think or know.  No one should continue putting Him off.  He is coming SOON!!
                                                    Faith and Believe----Mark 11:22-26
                                                                   He Loves You!

Bluberry Cobbler

 Good Morning! I thought I would share with ya’ll my recipe for one of Mr. Roger's favorite desserts--blueberry cobbler, since blueberries are now in season.




 Ingredients:

4 cups fresh blueberries-washed and stemmed

Out And About...

Guess what!  I found a couple of new spots (new to me) in Conway this past week.  They were both on 3rd Avenue near the Kingston Presb. Church.

One was a consignment shop called Ya Ya's Boutique.  The owner is Donna Carrillo and, bless her heart, she was out sick the day I was there.

They handle a higher end of clothes, shoes, hats, and handbags (Coach, etc.).  They have bargains on nice merchandise.  Go by and see her and tell her or her husband that Ms. June told you about their shop.

Another place new to me was Sweetgrass Baskets by Gertrude.  It is just down from Ya Ya's on 3rd Ave.  A very lovely young lady assisted me.  I bought a fan so I can fan myself wherever I am in this wonderful humid weather we have.


One of my favorite places

Meet Ms. June!

I am known by many as Ms. June.  I'm a native of Conway.  I was born here and have only been away for brief periods of time.  I like going barefooted in certain places.  I love my family.  I have 4 brothers and 3 sisters.  Our baby brother, Mike, went to be with the Lord at the age of 33.  Mama lived to be 92 and Daddy lived to be 94.  We were taught and told many wonderful stories by our Mother.  She could make us all laugh.  We really miss her as well as Daddy and Mike.  Life can be so short.

  
 I am married to Mr. Roger and am very happy.  He is from Ala. and is truly a southern gentleman.  There's not another like him so I'm going to be good to him and keep him.  If he ever left me, I'd be like a dog after a bone.  I'd be at his heels, chasing him.

    

On a more serious side,

Worship and Praise Devotion

Today is Monday, June 4th, 2012.  Just finished my personal morning time with God.  During my daily devotion, I use a devotion book by Sarah Young, "Jesus Calling-Enjoying Peace in His Presence".  I highly recommend this book to everyone.  You can find it at the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore here in Conway.  She writes "time with God cannot be rushed".  I agree!  When we are in a hurry, our minds flitter back and forth between ourselves and things going on around us.  We need to make time each day just for our Lord.

When we focus our attention on God, that allows Him to use this time to bless us and prepare us for what lies ahead during our day.  Thus, spending time with God is a wise investment that always pays tremendous dividends!  Therefore, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God; that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name.  (Heb. 13:15 NKJV).  Psalm 119:27 says  "let me understand the teaching of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders."  In 2 Chronicles Chap. 15, we are told that the Spirit of God cam upon Azariah.  Verse 2:  "And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; the Lord is with you, while ye be with Him; and if ye seek Him, He will be found of you; but if ye forsake Him, He will forsake you."

These words are still so true for today!  We must still seek the Lord.  Seeking the Lord faithfully