Today was a snow day! I love snow days. We've had our fair share of them this winter, and I couldn't be happier! The reason it makes me happy is that it gives me a reprieve from the day to day grind and allows me some time to do really homey and cozy things around the house.
Today I put a gorgeous roast in my roaster with potatoes and carrots. I haven't done that in so long I can't remember the last time I did!
I am hoping for one more day. (Greedy, aren't I?) I just can't think of anything more delicious than a fire in the fireplace, plenty of books to catch up on, hot cocoa and being HOME!!
Speaking of books, my husband bought me the entire system from Dr. Don Colbert's The Seven Pillars of Health. It was his Valentine's gift to me. It's a box full of books, DVDs (including one to exercise to), a workbook and a journal plus a hardback book to read. Whew. So, I have my devotional material to read for the next 50 days. (It's a 50 day program.) I will let you know how it is!
I am so amazed at God's timing because I had already been trying to eat more whole foods as opposed to processed foods. God is so good. My husband ordered this for me on Valentine's day. He hates to read, so I know he wants me to read it so I can share the info with him.
The government is so perplexed as to why American's are obese, and I can easily tell them why. It's because the average family can't afford whole foods. Processed foods are so much cheaper. I paid 33% more for groceries last week because I bought raw veggies and fruits. Normally we don't because of the cost. Not to mention the cost of meat. And in the little town we live in, it's outrageous. It's difficult to justify spending so much for food, but really, food should be a priority above everything else. But for a lot of families, shelter and fuel have to come first, don't they?
But God whispered in my ear that if I was faithful, He would be faithful to provide. So I need to try very hard to do this.
Will you pray with me as I begin this journey?
Other books on my reading list: The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
And I have a Kingsbury novel I want to break into. I don't get to just sit and read fiction very often but since I enjoy writing fiction, I want to learn all I can from other writers!
And I also have a tall pile of books on literature and publishing I hope to get to. Too many books -- so little time. (I even have a tote bag that says that LOL.)
Well, the natives are asking me for dinner, and thankfully I have been cooking all day (okay, my crockpot has) so I guess it's time to feed the troops!
Love that pink helmet!! In the pursuit of better health especially for MM asthma's we've started juicing veggies every day. You're so right about the cost. I haven't bought any meat in 3 weeks. When the wild game is gone I guess they'll have to go catch a fish! Veggies or meat... I've been cooking and freezing good snacks and refusing to buy the "bad boys". It's an adjustment but one we all need. I wish you blessings in your pursuit. Hugs, J
My juicer is a Champion. My husband thinks the Jack Lalane would be faster, less mess and more juice. When he did a consumer report check on it he found that it was a good juicer but there was another one listed that was similar but had a better rating. I don't remember what brand that was. The book I have is worth owning. It is full of useful info and it only cost $8. I save all of the pulp and put it in everything I bake. If something calls for flour it also gets pulp!! Mystery foods but healthy.
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