To anyone who ever reads this blog, I have a request... please pray especially for the following 3 people and their families. It sure seems like 'rough patches' come in waves, and this is a wave alright!
1) Jensen Anderson... most of you probably know about him. He's a 6-year-old boy with cancer in his spine and he has been in incredible, excruciating pain. Pray that God has mercy on him and his dear family. (You can follow the Andersons on facebook if you look up Jensen Anderson Updates.)
2) Cash Parriera... he is 2 years old and has cancer as well. While it doesn't seem as though he is in a lot of pain, he is increasingly fatigued, and there is nothing more the doctors can do for him as far as treatment goes. They so need our prayers as they walk through this valley. (You can go to acashofhope.blogspot.com for updates.)
3) Melanie Plagerman... she has battled with Cystic Fibrosis her whole life, and is once again in the hospital. She has had 2 lung transplants in her life, and a third cannot be done. Her lungs are only functioning at about 10%. She is also unable to undergo any more significant treatment now... time will tell whether she is able to come home or not.
My heart just aches for these families. And I wish there was something to lessen their pain or get rid of their diseases. I thank God that they trust in Him and that this life is not all that there is to them. Their hope is in the Lord. I know that each and every one of them would covet our prayers on their behalf! For peace. For God's love and mercy to surround & sustain them. For healing, whether here or in Heaven.
I'm so very thankful that "the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him."
And I pray that each one of them finds comfort in the words of Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed because I am your God. I will strengthen you and keep you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Health Food
I have a few friends who like to think that I can justify almost anything as "health food." I'll let you be the judge...
First of all, I actually do like to steer clear of hydrogenated oils where I can. I hear that stuff clogs your arteries. Anything that molecularly close to plastic probably shouldn't be consumed excessively. Soooooo, I make my all of my cookies with real butter. Yes, I'm a dairy farmer's daughter and the "M" word is not allowed in my house. Plus, it makes my cookies classify as health food if I use REAL butter.
Another example: Basically anything with chocolate chips is loaded with antioxidants, right? My grandma makes an unbelievable fudge at Thanksgiving. There is no margarine in it, and it's packed full of delicious, antioxidant-filled chocolate chips! My grandpa, who is just turning 80 years old claims that Hershey's chocolate has been a large part of his plan for healthy living.:) Anyways, Grandma's Fudge=Health Food.
Finally, my friend Dana makes an amazing sour cream coffee cake. This coffee cake is unlike anything I've ever tasted in my life, for not having chocolate in it. It gets a little harder for me to justify this one... (There might be about 2 sticks of butter, 1 cup sour cream and a 'few' cups of sugar in it...) BUT, this delightful dish is LOADED with dairy. Very important for strong bones, especially for us women. And, sugar is so much better for you than that fake stuff. So Dana's Amazing Sour Cream Coffee Cake=Health Food. What do you think? I think it works.
As you can see, my dietary plan has not been all that helpful in shedding holiday pounds. But it sure tastes good!
First of all, I actually do like to steer clear of hydrogenated oils where I can. I hear that stuff clogs your arteries. Anything that molecularly close to plastic probably shouldn't be consumed excessively. Soooooo, I make my all of my cookies with real butter. Yes, I'm a dairy farmer's daughter and the "M" word is not allowed in my house. Plus, it makes my cookies classify as health food if I use REAL butter.
Another example: Basically anything with chocolate chips is loaded with antioxidants, right? My grandma makes an unbelievable fudge at Thanksgiving. There is no margarine in it, and it's packed full of delicious, antioxidant-filled chocolate chips! My grandpa, who is just turning 80 years old claims that Hershey's chocolate has been a large part of his plan for healthy living.:) Anyways, Grandma's Fudge=Health Food.
Finally, my friend Dana makes an amazing sour cream coffee cake. This coffee cake is unlike anything I've ever tasted in my life, for not having chocolate in it. It gets a little harder for me to justify this one... (There might be about 2 sticks of butter, 1 cup sour cream and a 'few' cups of sugar in it...) BUT, this delightful dish is LOADED with dairy. Very important for strong bones, especially for us women. And, sugar is so much better for you than that fake stuff. So Dana's Amazing Sour Cream Coffee Cake=Health Food. What do you think? I think it works.
As you can see, my dietary plan has not been all that helpful in shedding holiday pounds. But it sure tastes good!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
it's just january!
oh how i'd love...
to be in the mountains
to ride horse through
to soak in hillsides
to enjoy time
...better stop my daydreaming and remember, it's just JANUARY!
to be in the mountains
camping with eric
and our two sweet kids
and our two sweet kids
to make breakfast on a griddle...
bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes
all smothered in maple syrup
all smothered in maple syrup
and enjoyed in the sunshine
to ride horse through
mountains, streams, valleys
meadows of lupines
and soft lush grass
to soak in hillsides
covered with indian paintbrush, bright yellow daisies
the smell of sage
and a faint trail
to enjoy time
unhurried, uninterrupted time
with my family
the people i love the most.
...better stop my daydreaming and remember, it's just JANUARY!
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