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Today I step a bit away from Christmas and the music as well as I dedicate the first part of my Daily Dose
in remembrance of
National Pearl Harbor Day.

Each year on December 7 we recall an event that changed the course of history and the destiny of civilization.

The attack on Pearl Harbor awoke a sleeping giant, and with it, produced what has been called the "greatest generation."

That day of infamy produced many U.S. casualties: 3,500 dead or wounded, 18 ships sunk or damaged and more than 350 aircraft destroyed. Although it was a day of great tragedy, it was also a day that served to reignite our national pride and our great national spirit.

We recall the events of December 7, 1941, but more importantly, we remember the thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who died during that terrible ambush and in the years that followed.

America was strengthened by its enduring values of freedom, tolerance and service. The long odds we faced during the dark days that followed the attack on Pearl Harbor, served to fuel the indomitable spirit of our nation and carry us through to victory.

Many of the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor are no longer with us. Many of them went on to serve in other places; some became casualties of other battles. A good many returned home to their families and friends and quietly resumed their lives as civilians.

Their contributions, their sacrifice, their steadfast devotion to duty, God, country and to their families, provide us with examples we need to emulate every day of our lives. We remain inspired by their diligence and their perseverance, and today, we are strengthened by the memory of their actions.

Below are some pictures of my Dad taken on Labor Day of this year. The World War II Vets were the grand Marshall(s) of the parade. He is able to still fit in his Navy uniform as seen below. What a honor to have my Dad still with me today. He is 89.

ABOVE:
Dad and his great-granddaughter Morgan, (my granddaughter)

BELOW:
My Dad escorted by my son in his golf cart in the parade. Back seat riders are my daughter in law Christy and Mom. The day brought teary eyes, a lot of clapping and standing of parade viewers in honor. It was a day I shall never forget .... Thank you Dad for your service and love.

So pure and white

God Bless Our Troops ALWAYS ...

And, yes, the way it used to be. Not sure what she might be holding? Or what she might be pointing too. Is it braille by chance? Whatever the case may be, she does have a contented look on her face. Such a pretty older lady and I do love her tiny-checkered dress.

No words needed here!

What a very Christmas looking delicious snack!
OOO, YUM!

Here flowers continue to bloom and always looking forward to Spring even if Winter is not fully upon us yet. These bunnies are precious.

AMEN
THE TRUE MEANING OF AMEN:
One day God took Abraham outside his tent & told him,“Look towards the heavens and see if you can count the stars there. That’s how many descendants you're going to have” (Genesis 15:5). At that time Abraham didn’t even have one child. There are millions of stars in the sky. And it says that Abraham believed the Lord (Genesis 15:6). The word ‘believe’ there in the original Hebrew is ‘AMAN’ from which we get the English word ‘AMEN’ which means ‘I believe that it will be so.’ So when God told Abraham that his seed would be like the stars of heaven, Abraham just said,“Amen=I believe it will be so” That’s it.
( Source from searching Google & the Bible )

Crock Pot Creme Drop Fudge

*** Below is a note from the recipe source, I found it interesting to read - so included it for you. I do remember these, do you? And I may just have to go on the hunt of these and try this recipe if time allows.

Usually when fudge making is going on in my house there are lots of kitchen gadgets and tools that go along with the ingredients. You know, the silicone spatula for stirring, the candy thermometer for reaching JUST the right temp so your fudge will set correctly.... those kinda things.

When I was at the grocery recently I saw a bag in the candy isle that I hadn't seen in a while, Old Fashioned Creme Drops! I was VERY excited to come across these so I picked up a couple of bags and headed home with them. Once I got home and got everything unloaded and was reading on the package of the creme drops I realized that those might be just the thing to make fudge out of. It already had the chocolate part covered and the marshmallow cream part covered.... so why not give it a try?!

Man, am I ever glad I tried crock pot creme drop fudge! They were delicious beyond delicious, they were perfect. The perfect amount of sweet without being too rich. The perfect consistency without being too soft or too hard. They weren't grainy at all. They melted in your mouth, coating your tongue and making you close your eyes to savor the moment. The truly were the perfect fudge. And my family devoured it in less than 2 hours after I cut it into bite sized pieces (and no one lost a finger during this either.... 'cause that's how we roll!).

Ingredients:

(2) 10 oz bags of old fashioned creme drops
1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 heaping Tablespoons of butter

Directions:

Place ingredients in a 1 1/2 - 2 quart crock pot.
Secure a couple of layers of paper towels with lid to absorb any condensation during the cooking process.
Turn to LOW and cook for 45 minutes - an hour.
Remove lid and stir.
Replace lid and cook additional 15 - 45 minutes until all ingredients have been completely melted and can be stirred until smooth and glossy looking, making sure there are no lumps left.
Pour mixture into an 8"x8" foil lined pan that has been lightly greased.
Let sit for at least 3 - 4 hours on counter top until completely cooled before cutting.

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