Baked Chocolate Frosted Pumpkin Donuts are a delicious and fun way to start your mornings this fall!
Life is quite a ride. Three weeks ago there was an unexpected death in my family. My brother-in-law was killed in a car accident on his way to work, leaving my sister and two little children behind.
I mourn the loss of my brother-in-law who was a loving husband and father and just all around good guy. My heart breaks and breaks for my sister and their kids. Her world has been turned upside down. I can’t even begin to fully understand all of the sorrow and pain that she faces now and will continue to have. I am so grateful though for the many many friends, family, acquaintances, and even strangers that have given their time, thoughts, prays, love, meals, money… to help my sister. God is truly looking out for her and working miracles through them.
It doesn’t make sense why he had to leave this Earth at such a young age and why my sister has to experience this tragic loss but I know (and my sister does too) that our Heavenly Father is there and has a plan for her. I’m so grateful that they were married not just “till death do us part” but for all eternity. The journey of life will be difficult without him but it brings a little hope and comfort to know that this little family will be together again.
Well on a different topic, it’s October which mean you need everything PUMPKIN so here are some baked pumpkin donuts covered in chocolate:
Get the recipe HERE! Enjoy!
Susan
October 2, 2015 at 2:08 pmI am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your sister and your family. Your website is beautiful.
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:44 pmThank you so much Susan! We really appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
October 2, 2015 at 2:29 pmThese donuts look fabulous and I loveeee that they’re baked!
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:43 pmBaked donuts are great because you don’t have to wait for them to rise and they are not as bad for you… right?
Malinda @ Countryside Cravings
October 2, 2015 at 8:50 pmI am so sorry about your loss!! I lost my mother to a tragic accident last summer and I still have a hard time believing that she is gone. Now these pumpkin donuts just make everything better!! YUM!!
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:37 pmI’m so sorry for the loss of your mother Malinda. It’s definitely hard to accept the reality that someone who was young and healthy is all of a sudden gone. It makes you realize how fragile and precious life really is.
Patty K
October 4, 2015 at 7:23 pmMelanie, I’m very sorry for the loss your family is going through. You’re a trooper for sharing the story AND a recipe.
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:29 pmThank you for your condolences Patty.
Paige
October 4, 2015 at 8:44 pmMelanie! My heart hurts so much for your sister, and your family! I will definitely keep you all in our prayers. I can’t even imagine what that must be like!
Melanie
October 7, 2015 at 3:28 pmThank you so much for your prayers Paige!