Death - the last voyage, the longest, the best. ~ Thomas Wolfe

The friend that I asked you to remember yesterday in prayer passed away yesterday afternoon.  Please remember the Barnett family in prayer for the loss of a loved one.  Many thoughts of the family have been in my mind the last few days.  Memories of pies and sleepovers, parties and talks.  Lots of fond memories.  Ken is safe in the arms of his Saviour now and in a far better place than here.  I will always remember him and love his family.

None of us are not promised tomorrow.  Live your life to its fullest today.  Of course, you know me and planning for tomorrow but don't do so much planning that you fail to live today.  Spend time doing what you love and with those you love.  For today, live, laugh and love who you are and where you are.

Today in Phoenix, it is cloudy and rainy and still only 50 degrees at noon.  I have windows open in the house and the sliding door open and enjoying the smell and sound of the wind and rain.  What a wonderful day in Phoenix.  Tomorrow, it is off to church and Monday, a very sweet man that we love is having major surgery.  Remember him and his family - it is a long, and very long surgery,

This one is for Becky -- I'll never forget the night and the pie.  We had a blast having pie at midnight and laughing : )  Love you Becky !

Happy Saturday,

Charlene


Banana Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 bananas, sliced

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add milk in gradually while stirring gently. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly. Keep stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes, and then remove from the burner.
2. Stir a small quantity of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, and immediately add egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes; remember to keep stirring. Remove the mixture from the stove, and add butter and vanilla. Stir until the whole thing has a smooth consistency.
3. Slice bananas into the cooled baked pastry shell. Top with pudding mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Chill for an hour.