Patience pays off. Sometimes we wonder? How is your patience? In today’s confusing world, even the most patient person can quickly lose it. For me, I have to work extra hard every day to remain calm – and quiet!

May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other—each with the attitude of Christ toward the other. from Romans 15:5

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Lunch with Cousin Penny was amazing: roast pork and dressing, freshly cooked Italian vegetables, crispy salad and the promise of a delectable dessert.

At 90, on oxygen, and confined to a wheel chair, she insists on cooking a for us when visit. I learned the hard way, her feathers quickly get ruffled when I suggest we bring food. It is not a pretty sight!

After a leisurely lunch, we settled comfortably in her cozy den and chatted away, sharing memories of the past and hopes for the morrow. As day lingered on, there was no mention of dessert.

“Precious Cousin, we are going to have to leave in an hour or so; it’s been such a great visit! Thanks for the fantastic lunch!”

“You cannot go yet, we haven’t had dessert!”

Just what I wanted to hear as she headed for the kitchen. “Come, follow me. We’ll bake the cake! I want to show you this new recipe!”

Bake the cake? BAKE IT? My thoughts ran rampant. Miraculously, my mouth stayed shut! (Read Romans 15:5 above; I know it well!)

The oven was set on 350 and her pans on the cabinet ready to go. Quickly she sprayed a baking dish with Pam, emptied a large can of crushed pineapple in a bowl and mixed in one box of Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix. The concoction quickly began to rise as she scooped it into the baking pan and into the oven.

Soon we had fresh coffee and a warm dessert and were on our way ahead of schedule!

According to the chef: only use Betty Crocker mix as none other will do. Do not add anything but dry mix and fruit. Do not worry as it rises; it will not run over. Bake according to directions on box. A few minutes before done, sprinkle top with toasted coconut if preferred for Pina Colada Cake.

I hope you enjoy  this fun recipe (call me when it’s ready!) More than that, I hope you are encouraged a bit. For me, staying close to Jesus every day is my priority. All else seems to fall in line as I spend time with Him.

Hugs,

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