Light the World: Social takeover

Today's Light the World suggestion is to highlight someone on social media who has Christlike attributes. At first I thought I'd have that be a bishop. But then as I watched three or four grandmas working on Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen, I modified my thought. They were happy, cheerful and working out of love for their families. None were afraid to ask for help when needed.

I thought of my own grandma, who provided service for everyone in her ward (whether they wanted it or not). And my own mom, who was an example of patience and long-suffering (she had me for a kid!).

Not all grandmas are Christlike, but a lot of them are pretty darned close!

Good times I remember

...and the hymn books were either brown or blue.

At least, that's what I hear. I've only ever known the green hymn book and the three-hour block! (2 Nephi 9:34)

Instagrammy

My Grandma used to carry around a little photo album labeled SOGPIP: Silly Old Grandmother with Pictures In Her Purse.

Nobody takes pictures like grandparents!

Don't try this at home

One suggestion for making family history more interesting to collect old family recipes. To kick it up a notch, try making a few of them!

My grandma had a reputation of being a good cook, and we've been able to gather some of her recipes. But somehow they never tasted quite the same as what Grandma made — until my cousin stumbled across the secret ingredient: brown sugar. It went in everything!

In fact, here's one of her favorites (perhaps not mine, however...):

Danish Red Cabbage
1 small head of red cabbage
1/3 cup of cider vinegar
1 small jar red currant jelly
1/2 cup brown sugar (see?)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs butter

Finely chop the cabbage. Simmer in covered pan with a small amount of water. Add other ingredients. Simmer one-half hour with the lid on. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until moisture is cooked off. Better if left to sit in juices overnight.

There you have it. My grandma's secret is out.

Grandfathered in

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