"Left to Tell" Discussion

Look at these smart, funny, beautiful women--all willing to have their picture taken. However,  TOWRHH (the one who raises her hand), complained that we always take pictures at inopportune times so we had to wait for her to brush her hair. I, for one, needed much more than that. Maybe I need to follow Tower's (see above) example and train for a half-marathon.

Belle told us that Left to Tell has sold more than 250,000 copies and been published in 15 different languages. Immaculee has been given honorary degrees and numerous awards. A movie about her story is in production and slated to be released in 2011. Imaculee continues to help people from all over the world learn to heal and overcome the effects of genocide and war.

Immaculee's faith and fortitude in the midst of horrifying circumstances inspired us all.

To cap off a great discussion, Belle served her mom's delicious carrot cake recipe for dessert.

Mom's Carrot Cake

3 Cups Flour                    2 cups raw grated carrots

2 Cups Sugar                   1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

1 tsp. cinnamon               1 1/2 cup walnuts

2 tsp. baking soda            1/2 cup coconut

1 1/2 tsp. salt                   3 eggs, well beaten

                                       1 8oz. can crushed pineapple with juice

                                       2 Tbls. orange rind

                                       2 tsp. vanilla

Mix all dry ingredients together.  Add to dry mixture grated carrots, oil, nuts,

coconut, beaten eggs, pineapple with juice, orange rind, and vanilla.  Mix well.  Pour

into a well greased and floured pan.  Bake (sheet cake) at 350 for 25-30 minutes or

(9 x 13) at 350 for 1 hour.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 lb. powdered sugar

1 cube butter

1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup walnuts

Blend all together until smooth and creamy, then spread over cooled cake.