To go along with my new diet, I have started baking bread. My bestie Rebecca has been helping me with this because I had never baked regular bread in all of my life. The cool thing is not only are we baking bread we also grind our own wheat. Which totaly amazes me that I am doing this.
I started 1 week ago with a bread off in Rebecca's kitchen. She made bread the old fashioned way and I made it in the bread machine. We both used a recipe that was very similar to each other. After the bread was done I realized I like bread the old fashioned way better. So this past week I baked 2 more loaves this way for my first time and loved it.
The bread that we make is so healthy for us. There is no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, additives, or anything else that is bad for us. We use honey as a sweetener, but only 2 tbs. This bread is so good and so good for us. The cool thing is Wednesday for supper James Bond (a.k.a. Alan) and I had grilled cheese sandwiches with fresh out of the oven homemade bread. It was the best sandwich we had ever had. I told Bond that I was officially spoiled and he said I did it to myself.
The amazing thing that really gets me excited is, that since God has lead us down this path, my children may not ever know or realize that bread comes in a bag and not straight out of the oven. Also, I can pass this on to them and they can do this for their families. How exciting and amazing! The generational sin of eating poorly and not taking care of our bodies, ends with Bond and I. This just gives me goose bumps and really shows me how God is working in our lives through this difficult time. If it wasn't for our situation I don't think we would be making a change like we are. Thank you God for Your mysterious ways and for not showing me what was coming because I would have chickened out. The Lord is so good and His love endures forever!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Natural or Organic?
That is the question or at least I thought it was. I thought I would go to the grocery store and just pick wichever product in natural or organic. I was so wrong.
I have learned just because those words are on the label does not mean that I can eat it. I wrongly assumed that those two words meant that it was ok to eat this it is good for you. WRONG! They still have sugar and white flour. Granted not as much white flour or the sugar is organic, but that doesn't really help me. Sometimes I will buy these products but it is not the easy cure all I was hoping it would be. Don't even get me started on things that claim to be whole wheat. It is all in the ingredients which I have to still read. So it takes me 2 hours to go grocery shopping and I have to go to more than one store, but the benefits and impact this could have on my family far out ways all of that.
On a side note. Dr. DarkSpot (a.k.a 3.5 year old son) started Prekindergarten Monday. We have chosen to home school (at least this grade) and we couldn't be happier and more at peace with our decision. Especially since this is where the Lord wants us to be. I have been doing some Preschool work with him, but this is our first reputable curriculum that we have done. We have chosen to do K4 Foundations from BJU. So far we really like it and the Dr. seems to be learning a lot. He blows me away everyday with what he can do and I am just so blessed and honored that God has lead us down this path so I can see all of this. I never planned to be doing this with my family, but only God knows the plans He has for me.
I have learned just because those words are on the label does not mean that I can eat it. I wrongly assumed that those two words meant that it was ok to eat this it is good for you. WRONG! They still have sugar and white flour. Granted not as much white flour or the sugar is organic, but that doesn't really help me. Sometimes I will buy these products but it is not the easy cure all I was hoping it would be. Don't even get me started on things that claim to be whole wheat. It is all in the ingredients which I have to still read. So it takes me 2 hours to go grocery shopping and I have to go to more than one store, but the benefits and impact this could have on my family far out ways all of that.
On a side note. Dr. DarkSpot (a.k.a 3.5 year old son) started Prekindergarten Monday. We have chosen to home school (at least this grade) and we couldn't be happier and more at peace with our decision. Especially since this is where the Lord wants us to be. I have been doing some Preschool work with him, but this is our first reputable curriculum that we have done. We have chosen to do K4 Foundations from BJU. So far we really like it and the Dr. seems to be learning a lot. He blows me away everyday with what he can do and I am just so blessed and honored that God has lead us down this path so I can see all of this. I never planned to be doing this with my family, but only God knows the plans He has for me.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
New Beginning
Happy birthday to me, I am a year old blogger! I never dreamed or thought I would start a blog or keep it this long. Yay!!!!
Now, onto other things. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am having to change my life a lot. One way things are changing is in my diet. For health reasons, and by the suggestion of a good friend, I am cutting out 90% sugar, white flour, corn syrup, and red dye all on a tight budget. I am slowly changing things over to this new way of life, and am learning a lot of things along the way. So, I will start using my blog to talk about this and get out frustrations and such as I need to. I am also homeschooling my 3.5 year old son and 11 month old daughter (as much as you can an infant), so I will be talking more about that too, hopefully. My desire is for God to use this blog to His glory, give friends and family updates, and maybe help someone along the way.
~Dori
Now, onto other things. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am having to change my life a lot. One way things are changing is in my diet. For health reasons, and by the suggestion of a good friend, I am cutting out 90% sugar, white flour, corn syrup, and red dye all on a tight budget. I am slowly changing things over to this new way of life, and am learning a lot of things along the way. So, I will start using my blog to talk about this and get out frustrations and such as I need to. I am also homeschooling my 3.5 year old son and 11 month old daughter (as much as you can an infant), so I will be talking more about that too, hopefully. My desire is for God to use this blog to His glory, give friends and family updates, and maybe help someone along the way.
~Dori
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Things
I have been tagged several times so here is my 25 random things.
1. My feet are always cold. The only time they are not cold is when I am pregnant.
2. My husband Loves my cold feet and really misses them when I am pregnant.
3. When I feel sick I drink Mt. Dew. Of course if you know me you would think I feel sick all the time since I drink that a lot.
4. I make my own laundry detergent and fabric softner (dryer sheets).
5. I am an only child.
6. I like my fruit cold except bananas.
7. After 8 years of marriage my husband finaly admitted he did not like frozen green beans, which is how I would only buy most of my vegetables.
8. I really don't like barbecue.
9. I have very little confidence when it comes to this blogging thing.
10. The thought of disappointing people scares me to death and makes me almost cry.
11. I love the middles of brownies and cakes.
12. The more chocolate the better.
13. My go to junk food is doritos and bean dip or funions(s/p?).
14. I have had both purple and pink hair within the past year.
15. I love changing my hair.
16. I am really shy which can make people think other things about me.
17. The Office is a great show.
18. I think it is ridiculous that I am 30 and still battle break outs.
19. When I am stressed I really crave a Dr. Pepper or Mt. Dew. They are kind of like my version of cigarettes.
20. I spent most of my childhood living in Burbank, California, not always as glamorous as it sounds.
21. I hate trying to decide what to eat. I wish it could be planned out for me.
22. I live with ADD. Hey look Chicken Little is on!
23. I have a digital alter ego named Cherry and she lives in Dewville.
24. I know with every fiber of my being that I am supposed to be a stay at home mom and I love it, not all the time but usually.
25. Milk hates me.
1. My feet are always cold. The only time they are not cold is when I am pregnant.
2. My husband Loves my cold feet and really misses them when I am pregnant.
3. When I feel sick I drink Mt. Dew. Of course if you know me you would think I feel sick all the time since I drink that a lot.
4. I make my own laundry detergent and fabric softner (dryer sheets).
5. I am an only child.
6. I like my fruit cold except bananas.
7. After 8 years of marriage my husband finaly admitted he did not like frozen green beans, which is how I would only buy most of my vegetables.
8. I really don't like barbecue.
9. I have very little confidence when it comes to this blogging thing.
10. The thought of disappointing people scares me to death and makes me almost cry.
11. I love the middles of brownies and cakes.
12. The more chocolate the better.
13. My go to junk food is doritos and bean dip or funions(s/p?).
14. I have had both purple and pink hair within the past year.
15. I love changing my hair.
16. I am really shy which can make people think other things about me.
17. The Office is a great show.
18. I think it is ridiculous that I am 30 and still battle break outs.
19. When I am stressed I really crave a Dr. Pepper or Mt. Dew. They are kind of like my version of cigarettes.
20. I spent most of my childhood living in Burbank, California, not always as glamorous as it sounds.
21. I hate trying to decide what to eat. I wish it could be planned out for me.
22. I live with ADD. Hey look Chicken Little is on!
23. I have a digital alter ego named Cherry and she lives in Dewville.
24. I know with every fiber of my being that I am supposed to be a stay at home mom and I love it, not all the time but usually.
25. Milk hates me.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Blessing
God always amazes me. I know I shouldn't be surprised when He shows me things, but I always feel truly humbled when he does because I have always thought that He was very busy. When will I get it through my heart that He is never too busy for me? Today we were blessed by God more than I could have ever imagined possible. When Alan came back in with the mail we discovered that we had been sent a card with no return address. Inside the card was a good sum of money and an amazing sentiment. I started to cry. Alan and I both felt very undeserving of this wonderful gift. That doesn't matter though because if we had to feel deserving for God to bless us He never would be able to bless us. So, if you are the person or people who sent this amazing gift or you know them please tell them thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and know that God used you to really bless us in a time when we needed it whether we want to admit it or not.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Dedicated to Alan
October 21, 2008 marked 8 years of marriage for me and my hubby. We have been together as a couple a total of 11 years. Wow! I never thought that in 8 years we would have 2 kids, own our own home, and be sending Alan back to school. Alot has happened to us and for us in the past 8 years and I have never felt more blessed than I do now. These years have all been wonderful. Now I won't lie, we have had some terrible days, but the year as a whole always good.
Alan, I love you so much, and I always pray that God will keep our marriage strong and centered on Him. I love the husband that you are and the father that you have become. If I ever take the time to sit and be still and think about all the ways I have been blessed just by knowing you it takes my breath away. I watch romantic movies and I don't have to wish that I had someone in my life that would sweep me away because I already have it. You are truely my best friend and the love of my life. I am happy and proud to say that I am your wife and I can't wait to see what the Lord has waiting for us in the years to come. I love you. Happy Anniversary Babe!
P.S. don't forget to read to me:)
Alan, I love you so much, and I always pray that God will keep our marriage strong and centered on Him. I love the husband that you are and the father that you have become. If I ever take the time to sit and be still and think about all the ways I have been blessed just by knowing you it takes my breath away. I watch romantic movies and I don't have to wish that I had someone in my life that would sweep me away because I already have it. You are truely my best friend and the love of my life. I am happy and proud to say that I am your wife and I can't wait to see what the Lord has waiting for us in the years to come. I love you. Happy Anniversary Babe!
P.S. don't forget to read to me:)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Funny story!
I just had to share a quick story. The other day Carson and I were reading our daily Bible story. This particular day was the story of Jesus over turning the tables and running out the sellers. Well this story had a picture of Jesus turning over the tables. I could hardly get through the story because Carson was fascinated with the picture. This is what he said.
Carson: "There's Jesus! Jesus making mess. Jesus making mess!"
He said it several times. He was so emphatic about Jesus making a mess that I had to read the story really quick and close the book so we could move on to something else. I just thought it was so funny that he knew the picture was of Jesus before I even started reading the story, because all of the pictures in the book do not include Jesus. Hope this made you laugh like I did!
Carson: "There's Jesus! Jesus making mess. Jesus making mess!"
He said it several times. He was so emphatic about Jesus making a mess that I had to read the story really quick and close the book so we could move on to something else. I just thought it was so funny that he knew the picture was of Jesus before I even started reading the story, because all of the pictures in the book do not include Jesus. Hope this made you laugh like I did!
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