How I Got Here


Welcome to my life's puzzle. For most of my 36 year journey, I've felt like a novice jigsaw puzzler. There is a beautiful picture displayed before me, but a million tiny pieces scattered about. It starts out looking mostly like a chaotic mess. Assembling the pieces requires patience, perseverance and faith, but in time they begin to fit together one by one. The first 26 years or so were spent finding my straight edges - in that time the Lord began to form a border that would frame my life. Suddenly, within the past ten years, the pieces are forming a middle. I can begin to see the picture. The Lord sweeps me off my feet and I discover that life without faith is no longer an option. A piece falls into place. I have a longstanding passion for health, food and fitness. I also have a longstanding battle with eating disorders. Five years ago nobody on Earth knew this. Three years ago the Lord removes a veil to reveal truths I never imagined and set me on a journey toward freedom. He's taking me down a fascinating path toward discovering self-love, accepting His love for me, and exploring the radiance He has always had in mind for my life. A piece falls into place. Last year my husband was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and my son was told no more gluten, egg, dairy, or corn. I am now acutely aware of why food has been such an important part of my life and begin to view it very differently as I work to "heal" my family. A piece falls into place. The Lord has ever so kindly, sometimes gently, sometimes firmly, sometimes hilariously directed me to this very point in my life. It is with great anticipation that I keep my eyes firmly planted on the stunning image on the box cover. Thanks for joining with me as I continue putting the pieces together.


Monday, December 12, 2011

Recipe Conversion Challenge - Bring it Baby....

It's almost a New Year. I love New Year's. There is something spiritual about it for me. It's very symbolic of the new mercies every morning idea. A wonderful, fresh beginning. While I'm not a big fan of New Year's resolutions, I do like the idea of New Year's restorations. What in your life do you hope to see restored in the New Year? One HUGE area of restoration in my family will continue to be the quest for radiant digestive wellness for my husband. After much prayer, we have decided that our goal for him this year is to be medication free and thriving. After nearly losing him last year to the ravages of Crohn's Disease it's an exercise in both trust and faith that the Lord is bigger than this disease and that He has led us to a doctor (ND), nutritional therapies, and diet that WILL heal my husband. I can't wait to give praise this year as we journey together! I desire increased health for you in the coming year too. I am learning more and more about how much the right kinds of food, vitamins, and minerals can literally work miracles in the body. Give the body what it needs and it will do amazing things!! I will share more about that in the months to come as well. However, for now I'm inviting you to make small changes to your diet to improve your health. Send me your favorite recipe, dish, food, etc. that you want to enjoy in a healthier version. I will work on them and post the recipe conversions on New Years day (submit as many as you like). Come on I dare ya - bring it!

2 comments:

  1. I am so excited to learn what you are learning. Are you reading books, if so what book? Right now I am reading the book that came with my vitamix. A lot of what I am reading I already know from past books, but I am learning better how to impliment them and not allow the kids or husbands reactions keep me from moving forward with the healthy eating moving forward, like I have done in the past. Super excited to see future postings!

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  2. Is it possible to make healthy chocolate chip cookies?

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