Deep Fried Doughnuts

Deep Fried Doughnuts. Yummy! You know the saying "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach"? Well I think the saying should be changed to "The way to people's hearts is over a good meal!"

Here in Columbus one thing we at the Oikos have been trying to figure out is how to connect with our neighbors. Today in Old Town East (my neighborhood) is yard sale day. So I decided to make doughnuts. This morning I rushed around the house trying to mix them together. I had to run to two different stores to get the ingredients. I was stressed out and wondered if it was worth all the trouble.

Finally, everything was put together, the oil was hot and ready to go. I dropped the first spoon of batter in to the hot oil. As I watched the dough cook, I noticed that it began to form odd shapes. I turned it over and the pulled it out to drain. After rolling it in Cinnamon and sugar, one of the girls here at the house tried it. She loved it! People really seemed to like them! I even made a tip! It was awesome!

I got to meet some interesting people! One old guy stood some distance away looking at the doughnuts. I offered him one which he gladly took. Latter on he snuck back and got another one! Hehehe, I knew he was just waiting to be invited to partake. Another Girl had just moved around the corner a month ago and seemed to be looking for a good Friend! She questioned me all about living on a farm.

Jesus really knew what he was doing when he called himself the bread of life! No wonder his followers loved to be with him! Free food! hehee, but really looking back through the new testament he really had something going with eating food! He met Zac (the short guy) and went to his home to eat! He fed 9000 people! We celebrate the last meal! Food is important to live just like Jesus is important to having eternal life.

I love our God!

This week I thank God for providing the hours at work. We had been really slow, and I usually get sent home early, but I prayed and he helped me get my hours!

Signing off!

Dani