“PERHAPS THEY ARE NOT STARS, BUT RATHER OPENINGS IN HEAVEN WHERE THE LOVE OF OUR LOST ONES POURS THROUGH AND SHINES DOWN UPON US TO LET US KNOW THEY ARE HAPPY.”  Author Unknown

 There is no greater pain than being happy and in love with someone one day, only to find them gone from your life the next.  A fellow food blogger, Jennifer at In Jennie’s Kitchen, lost her husband suddenly and unexpectedly. And my heart goes out to her and her family during this difficult and painful time.  My son Matt, who is only 20, attended his second funeral of the summer 3 days ago.  And so while I am struggling with trying to make sense of it all…..of life, and love, and loss……I can only imagine the devastation that Jennifer is dealing with.  I pray that she will find the strength and support that she needs.  And I wish her and her family peace in the coming days.  Actually…..I wish this for all of us.

Jennifer asked that others show their support by making her husband Mikey’s favorite pie…..Creamy Peanut Butter Pie.  And while this post is a couple of days late….I wanted to show my support for Jennifer and for a whole community of wonderful people, who have always come together in support of one another….and who have personally helped me along the way.

I never imagined that I would find so many friendships through food blogging, and that it would change my life in such a profound way.  And I love you and thank you all.

So in the future….to anyone that comes upon this post in search of a great peanut butter pie recipe…..please follow the link to Jennifer and check up on her and take a moment to send her warm thoughts.   And in turn…..be sure to celebrate this pie with those that you love.