Thanks BND...this sure is sad and ugly. I am sad too because H keeps saying that it is hard for him to be at our home with us right now. I wonder if this will ever pass.
It is also so frustrating not knowing where his heart is. He keeps saying how he has made everyone, including himself unhappy. I wonder if this includes MOW. Whatever.
Still standing.....but feeling very helpless. I am a fixer and I know this is something I can't help him fix. I just wish i could give it a nudge....but even that is not possible.
Patience....I guess that is what I have to practice. Hard. But hopefully it will be worth it in the end.
RICOTTA COOKIES:
2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 15 ounces ricotta cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 large eggs 4 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt
ICING: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons milk ( I put a 1/2 tsp of anise flavoring in the icing...my kids like it)
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat sugar and butter until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in ricotta, vanilla, and eggs until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms. Drop dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart; onto ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until cookies are very lightly golden (cookies will be soft) With spatula, remove cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. When cookies are cool, prepare icing. In small bowl, stir icing sugar and milk until smooth. With small spreader, spread icing on cookies;
This is a recipe an old friend gave to me. My kids love them. I am not a great bake...(even though I grew up in my grandparents bakery) but these are easy and yummy.
BND....how did you handle it when your H hit this depression. I just don't know what to say to him other than telling him I am here for him.
