![I heard recently that the two most important needs for a human are to be fully and wholly loved and to be fully and wholly known. Having lost a child, there are things that I feel that not everyone can understand and leaves a lot to be desired on the fully and wholly known side of the equation.
On the eve of Mother’s Day and with Father’s Day on the horizon, it is important to point out that these holidays are not all the Hallmark commercials make them out to be. There are people who feel a hurt similar to ours in that they have children that they cannot hold, hug or see. On the flip side, there are children (of all ages) who can only imagine what their parents would be like or are trying to navigate the new normal without one or both. And a group that knows the hurt of missing both [parent(s) and child(ren)].
As these holidays creep up, say a prayer for the people that fall into any of the categories. Remember how blessed you are if you have both your children and your parents. Call or text someone you know who may be struggling with the holidays to remind them of the fact that they are known and loved by the people in their circle.
We know that only God can fully know and love us, but we also know that we are His hands and feet. The physical manifestation of a God that we cannot see.
To anyone that fits into any of these categories: I love you and pray you are able to find joy in a time you may very well dread.
To the people that have sent extremely thoughtful cards, flowers, gifts and messages: thank you for making this season more manageable. You are simply the best.
Counting it all Joie,
Ryce](https://i0.wp.com/www.rycespieces.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
Have you ever tried a cranberry white chocolate cookie? If you have, you know it’s a tasty treat. This dairy free and vegan cranberry white chocolate cookie recipe will definitely hit the spot.
On to the Vegan Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Recipe
If you’ve made the vegan chocolate chunk cookies here on the blog, you’re familiar with my belief about multiple dishes. These vegan cranberry white chocolate cookies follow the same philosophy.
Vegan Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
Servings: 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1½ cup all purpose flour leveled
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup allergen free white chocolate baking chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Make a flax egg and set aside.
- Cream together vegan butter, brown and white sugar, vanilla (if you don't have vanilla paste, use 2 tsp of vanilla extract) and almond milk.
- Add in flax egg until mix until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt) to the bowl until a soft dough is formed.
- Gently stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips until well distributed.
- Dough can be baked immediately, but for best results, refrigerate overnight or freeze for 1 hour.
- After dough has rested, bake for 13-15 min or until edges are crispy.
Flax Egg
Materials
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 2.5 tbsp water
Instructions
- Mix flax seed and water and set aside for about 5 minutes until it has a gel like consistency
![I heard recently that the two most important needs for a human are to be fully and wholly loved and to be fully and wholly known. Having lost a child, there are things that I feel that not everyone can understand and leaves a lot to be desired on the fully and wholly known side of the equation.
On the eve of Mother’s Day and with Father’s Day on the horizon, it is important to point out that these holidays are not all the Hallmark commercials make them out to be. There are people who feel a hurt similar to ours in that they have children that they cannot hold, hug or see. On the flip side, there are children (of all ages) who can only imagine what their parents would be like or are trying to navigate the new normal without one or both. And a group that knows the hurt of missing both [parent(s) and child(ren)].
As these holidays creep up, say a prayer for the people that fall into any of the categories. Remember how blessed you are if you have both your children and your parents. Call or text someone you know who may be struggling with the holidays to remind them of the fact that they are known and loved by the people in their circle.
We know that only God can fully know and love us, but we also know that we are His hands and feet. The physical manifestation of a God that we cannot see.
To anyone that fits into any of these categories: I love you and pray you are able to find joy in a time you may very well dread.
To the people that have sent extremely thoughtful cards, flowers, gifts and messages: thank you for making this season more manageable. You are simply the best.
Counting it all Joie,
Ryce](https://www.rycespieces.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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