Hi everyone.
It sure was a tough week.
I hope all of you are doing okay.
For those of you who don’t know, I live about an hour west of Boston.
My oldest son Matthew lives and works in Boston.
Thank God he had to work the day of the Boston Marathon.
We were happy to hear that he didn’t have to go to work on Friday.
I was on vacation last week. I was glued to the television as most of you were.
I’m so proud of how the community of Boston came together
and couldn’t be more thankful for all of the members of the law enforcement that were involved.
I will never forget the people who lost their lives,
nor the people who were physically and emotionally injured.
Matthew came home yesterday and I brought him back to Boston this afternoon.
I’m not going to lie, I didn’t love the idea of bringing him back.
Even though he’s 23 years old, he’s still my boy.
You know what made me feel better as I drove out of Boston?
It was a beautiful sunny day.
I drove along the Charles River and saw something normal…
several people were rowing on the river.
And people were going for walks.
This “normal” site just lifted me up.
Life will get back to normal. It just takes a little time.
#BostonStrong
Here are the 3 most viewed recipes from last week’s Blog Hop.
#1
No-Cook Overnight Oatmeal from Spend With Pennies
#2
Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Muffins
from Will Cook for Smiles
#3
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls from It Bakes Me Happy
I have a great giveaway going on.
Click on the blue link if you’d like a chance to win this Wusthof 8-inch Vegetable knife!
Wusthof Gourmet 8-inch Vegetable Knife ($89.95) Ends 4/25
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So glad that everyone in the family is safe. Take care of yourself and give your son a big hug when you see him again!
I will! Thanks Karyn!
Thank you so much for featuring my muffins :)
Thank you for hosting another great party!
So glad you all are safe, I can’t even imagine your heartache being so close to the tragedy. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
Thanks for hosting, hope your weekend was great!
Thanks for featuring my cinnamon rolls, have a great week :)
Thank you for hosting and for letting me join in.
Thanks so much for hosting! Hope you have a great week
Jane I too have a son in MA. He is currently completing a graduate degree at Clark Univ. in Worcester, MA. My heart goes out to the people of Boston and everyone affected by this tragedy. #USA-Strong=#Boston-Strong.
Hugs-Kari
Shared Chocolate Orange Mini Muffins- Thanks for hosting!
Jane, thank you so much for hosting!
Shared Yummy Fudgicle Dessert (low carb and delicious) and Pretty Party Punch!
Blessings
Sinea
Nicely said and so glad your son is okay!
Thanks for another great party! Hope you have a wonderful week! :)
Joy @ Yesterfood.blogspot.com
Yummy party! Thanks for hosting.
We’re having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa. I’d love it if you could bring something over.
Linda
Just linked up so thanks for the reminder, but now I’m starving from everyone’s fantastic yummies!
Thank God you and your family are safe. We have done much praying this week for both the people in Boston and those in West. Thanks so much for hosting!
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week :)
Thanks for hosting - I see a lot of great recipes here!
So thankful that your son is safe Jane…my heart goes out to everyone in Boston ♥ Thanks for hosting!