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.


Friday, February 17, 2012

Finding Joy in Plagiarism and Blintz Bliss!

What a great Friday it's been! Here's what a perfect Friday for me looks like...

Started the day with this....
I am finding GREAT joy in something I've never tried before - plagiarism (over a cup of tea)! A wise and inspiring friend was telling me over breakfast how profoundly she was being moved and improved by writing out the words of scripture, specifically the book of James. She explained how she'd tried everything to memorize scripture with little success, until now. I could feel excitement rising up in me over the thought of trying it myself. I cannot tell you how powerful it has been for me too. I'm hooked! I'm finding myself looking forward to any quiet moment to jot down a few more words. Feeling really thankful for the encouragement to try it and now encourage you - if you've never tried it, you will be changed!

Then did this....
Deceivingly hard and wonderfully addictive. I LOVE this workout!

After a workout, it was still early and I felt the urge to serve my crew something new for Friday breakfast, so I LITERALLY threw this together (excuse estimate amounts, you'll have to play with it). Protein Blintz's, oooohhhhhh, so yummy (and another cup of tea).

Put in the blender:
A heaping scoop of protein powder
About a cup of almond flour
1 egg
About a tablespoon vanilla
Two full squirts vanilla stevia
A bunch of cinnamon
Enough almond milk to make a thin batter.

Poured a small amount into a skillet, cooked, flipped and served with a scoop of Greek yogurt, scoop of cottage cheese, and a little bit of strawberry jam.

Did a little shopping with the kiddos to buy some craft stuff for the week and a new food processor (sad story!!), then came home hungry and had a little snack. Fresh, yummy, happiness....
Roasted (no oil) brussel sprouts, tomatoes and asparagus with a generous amount of nutritional yeast, hot sauce, sea salt and pepper. Drool.

What a fantastic Friday!! Tell me what a fab Friday you enjoyed!

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