1. Blogging is fun, hard if you're busy. I give the Pioneer Woman a big thumbs up.
2. Dr. Bronner's soaps are amazing. I'm particularly fond of the lavender scent. Just don't use them as shampoo. Although my hair smelled wonderful, it felt like straw and left a funky residue, despite rinsing really well.
3. If you purchase eggs from a local farmer, be prepared to be surprised.
4. Soaking grains before cooking is just not for me. This disappoints me, but I'm getting over it. I believe the theory behind the benefits, but I haven't gotten a single recipe to work. And baking is something I am good at and really enjoy. I'm taking that hobby back, for myself and my kids (who love my cooking).
5. Healthy eating is important, but it's way too easy to go overboard. Life is about serving Jesus and loving people. Not about food obsessions. This is hard for me to admit. But I love food, and I love cooking. Trying to stick to the "rules" of a certain diet has stripped all the joy and relaxation out of something I love. I have decided that taking it down a notch is still much better than typical American fare.
6. Children are one of God's greatest blessings and joys. I cannot imagine my life without my 4 babies. Sometimes they drive me CRAZY, but when I wake up in the morning with two little hands on my cheeks, and a whispered, "I wus you, mommy," I couldn't ask for anything better.
7. Sometimes, life is just plain HARD. But the Lord is always faithful and He will provide strength, comfort, peace, and provision in the moments you need it. We serve an awesome God.
8. We serve an awesome God!!
9. Having a heart to heart with one of your pastors every once in awhile is highly recommended. It keeps you focused, keeps you in line. You may not always like what they say, but if you pray about it, God usually shows you that they were right. ;)
10. Life is stressful...don't make it more stressful than it needs to be. I'm a phlegmatic, which means I need downtime and little stress. My life is h.a.r.d. right now, and I have been trying to be supermom and wonder woman during a time when I have every right to take it kinda easy. My divorce is final on November 16. Although I have peace over the whole affair (I laid it at the Lord's feet and I have complete faith it's in His care), I am stressed. And sad. And emotional. And at times, I have no brain because of everything I'm dealing with. It's not the time to volunteer for 50 different activities and make a bunch of promises. Unfortunately, I had to figure this out through trial. And error. :::sigh:::
11. God is GOOD. I cannot say it enough.
12. Read your bible. Your B.I.B.L.E. Don't become distracted by Christian books, which are fine in and of themselves. But there is no replacement for your bible. And no companion as important.
13. There is a lot to be said for routines and self-discipline. I just have to figure out how to factor exhaustion into it.
14. I am exhausted.
15. Never forget that life has "seasons," just like the weather. This too shall pass.
You are such a blessing, Liz!
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