Last night, my cup runneth over-ed. Like all over the table and floor. I’d opened up WP and saw a notification. After I figured out what it was about, my tears just ran.
Last month, a blog I follow had posted about a Bake Off blogging contest, where the ‘prize’ was to have the entry featured over the weekend of October 15-16, as a way to meet new blogs.
I don’t normally enter baking contests, but her posts got me interested. So, I decided to try it.
When I went to visit my dad recently, I made him his favorite Raisin and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies. I took a picture of them, wrote about how we lost my momma, and submitted my entry.
Last night, my entry posted. My goodness, what was written about my entry, my blog, my photos, my momma, and my words was soooooooo incredibly sweet and kind. The crocodile tears, sweet and kind.
After I handed my phone to my husband to read it, I sent the post to my friend SanDee. She’s been with me in this, since the minute my momma went into the hospital.
Thank you Jeanne, Mel, and Mel’s husband for creating a Bake Off where bloggers can see/meet/ find new blogs to read and follow. Such a wonderful opportunity.
Here’s a link to the post written about my entry that I’ve been gushing over:
https://crushedcaramel.wordpress.com/2022/10/16/sharing-the-joy-of-baking-with-those-we-love-most/
Jeanne’s blog is: https://ajeanneinthekitchen.com
Mel’s blog is: https://crushedcaramel.wordpress.com
Thanks for being here. Hope you have a nice day!
Jessica
I made at the beach on Saturday
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** photograph was taken by me
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Sweet! (Literally) Lucky you!
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It was nice. Thank you.
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I read the Crushed Caramel post, and it was really nice. You baking those cookies for your dad is really what baking is all about – at least to me. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi. Thank you. I keep thinking how he doesn’t have mom to bake his favorite things anymore. I want him to still have his favorite cookies. ❤️
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Wow Jessica! I’m so proud of your entry; your ability to capture these precious moments and memories. My love for you, your Mom and Dad; your words and photos…….MY cup runners over too 🌹❤️🌹
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Hi Linda. Thank you so much. I know you miss mom as much as I do. You were friends for so long. She loved her Linda. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you very much. I know mom would’ve loved this. The cookie making for dad, the writing, and the really nice things written about it all. Love you!
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Sweetness overload! And how special to be recognized! Love, love, love!!! ❤️
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What????? Here’s my SanDee!!! Love you, girl!! ❤️❤️ You’re right, sweetness overload for sure. So happy you’re here!!!
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So nice! So glad!
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Hi Jenna. Isn’t that something? Thank you so much.
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Oh my Jessica!!! I love this so much!! This got my heart!! Happy that you were acknowledged in such a beautiful, profound way!!!
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Hi KJ! Thank you so much. I must’ve marked something right since you were able to comment! ❤️ Thank you. It is quite an honor to have someone write such wonderful things about me. Thank you for commenting. Hope you have a great day!
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