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.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

What the Heck is Quinoatmeal and Things that Make Me Smile!

Much to my chagrin it's still cold and I'm still mostly in the mood for warm breakfasts. You? I used to love oatmeal on cold mornings. I enjoyed the sweet start and the warming yumminess. When we went completely gluten-free that meant oats got kicked to the curb too. Yes, there are "gluten-free oats" and some gluten-free'rs opt for keeping oats in their diet, however oat (even gluten-free) proteins are still really hard for many people to digest. If you've gone gluten-free, but still consume oats and are still experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, try eliminating them completely. I really wanted a good oatmeal substitute and for me, quinoa does the trick! I call it quinoatmeal, I love this breakfast. It meets the sweet, warm, yummy and filling criteria required. Try it!

Ummmmm.....I was a little hungry and got excited before remembering to click a pic...here's what was left.


Quinoatmeal
Quinoa flakes (follow box instructions), can buy at Whole Foods, Vitacost, most "health food" stores.
Almond milk
Blueberries
1/2 scoop protein powder (I used a vegan vanilla)
Cinnamon
Top with hazelnuts

I'm feeling a little overly excited for spring and feel a STRONG need to be surrounded by all things colorful. This fun little $10 project makes me grin every time I see it (bought cheap vases at the dollar store and painted them funky colors). This makes me happy.



And so does this, my silly baby girl and all her hair (like mama like baby, her Nana thought it was funny too)....



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