Well, when you have a good garden there is always something to can and share. Since most of our family lives nearby they share in the bounty, almost daily. Our youngest daughter, Ellie and I, can together sometimes. That means two pressure cookers at once. It helps to have someone to talk with and share in the workload.
Since I've been "under the weather" lately, she has really been a blessing to me. Those of you who still can know it takes lots of preparation. Jars, lids, pots, etc. have to be clean and ready for use. The produce has to be fresh, cleaned, and prepared for blancheing. Pressure times noted, dates written on lids, and space to put the finished product. It is work, sweat, and sometimes pressure on bodies too, but the joy of seeing the jars all lined up....the reward.
We all like to think on the rewards of this life, and the rewards of eternal life. We want to hear"well done, my good and faithfull servant. Yes, servant, to serve others is the highest calling.
Have you ever thought about that what you do unto others, you do unto Jesus? He says it in His Word. Sure makes me sit up and think on how I treat others.
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I have always wanted to learn how to can. Seems to be a lost art these days. I can only imagine the joy that must fill a woman's heart to see her cupboards sparkling in jeweled tones of red, green, and yellow... the colors of the harvest. She can truly laugh without fear of the future for she is prepared. And to liken that to storing and preparing our hearts for our Savior to return. We want to make sure His word is hidden in our hearts, that we are storing up treasures in heaven and not on earth for soon he will come back.
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