Tidings from Brenda....

Memories....

Trick or treat

Smell my feet

Give me something

Good to eat

Life was slower, calmer; a distinct sense of "family" within each neighborhood.  We all walked to school together, played dodge ball in the streets, and rode double on our bikes. 

Mom's gossiped over the fence while hanging laundry out to dry.  There were block parties where everyone was invited and turned on lawn sprinklers were an open invitation to don our swim suits. 

In anticipation of Halloween, hours were spent in the kitchen preparing yummy treats.  Goodies such as popcorn balls, chocolate fudge, caramel apples, hand-pulled taffy, and many more were given out freely to each child. 

And delighted giggling trick-or-treaters were invited into each home while neighbors tried to guess your name.

So many memories. Good memories.

Happy Halloween Everyone!!!

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Thank you all very sincerely for your many prayers for my husband Bob.  The surgery was a success.  He did have to go back into the hospital because of an infection for a few days, but he's back out now and doing great.

Ronda sent the following prayer request and I have also included the update.  Prayer request:  "Can you guys send this prayer request out? Josh Viola's son Gianni fell from about a 15 ft balcony face first onto a solid tile floor. He has a fractured jaw and skull and had internal bleeding in two places by his brain. The spots of bleeding in the brain got worse over night and they are meeting with a neurosurgeon. He is maybe about 3 years old."  Update:  The brain stopped swelling, no bleeding, and he was sitting up on his own today.  They were probably going to move him out of ICU by this evening.  Thanks much!!  Big Miracle.

I am also asking for prayers for a young lady which I am unable to name.  She has lost her way and I am asking all to please pray that she will find her way back again.

And finally I personally am in need of prayers.  I've been having problems with one of my legs and a visit to my doctor this afternoon raised concerns for Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, blood clot, etc.  I will be going in for some tests and a visit to a neurologist.  Prayers would be very much appreciated.

Wishing you all many blessings,

Brenda

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Two Free Patterns in This Issue:

Annie Witch & Pumpkin Pocket

Pumpkin Ornies

 Click on pictures to download patterns.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR

TRICK OR TREATING

http://www.halloween-safety.com/halloween_safety_treats.html

Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween for kids! They can get dressed in scary costumes and go door to door, begging "Tricks or Treats!" from neighbors or at the local mall. Lots of towns have a Harvest Festival so kids can Trick-or-Treat safely. But going door to door is the stuff of childhood memories! It should be a fun time, without trouble and pain, so following some easy tips can keep your child safe every Halloween.

Kids look forward to Halloween because of the dress-up and cool costumes but the mostly like it for the candy and treats! Who doesn't?

Watch the candy intake when they get home, too much can lead to stomach aches and indigestion. That includes mom and dad as well!

Let your child have some say in their costume, within reason of course. Britney or Christina may be your six year old daughter's favorite singer but don't send her out dressed like them! It's never too early to teach them some responsibility and common sense.

Make your child's Halloween a memorable holiday and they'll have good memories that last a lifetime!

• Children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

• Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a time for their return home. Make sure that your child is old enough and responsible enough to go out by themselves.

• Let your children know not to cut through back alleys and fields. Make sure they know to stay in populated places and don't go off the beaten track. Stay in well lighted areas.

• Stop only at familiar houses in your own neighborhood unless they are accompanied by an adult.

• Small children should never be allowed to go out alone on Halloween. Make sure an older sibling or adult is with them.

• Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you.

• Instruct your child to never go into the home of a stranger or get into their car.

• Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars.

• Let them know that they should stay together as a group if going out to Trick or Treat without an adult.
   

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Sweet Scarecrows

These autumn treats are so adorable and easy to assemble, they won't scare anyone away. In fact, set out a batch, and kids are sure to flock to them.

Recipe Ingredients:

Cookies (ours were about 2 1/2 inches in diameter)