I was not made to Remain.

This blog is sad.  This blog is sad because it's writer is sad.  I am sad.

I love to write but when life takes a turn for the worse and it's harder and harder to see the beautiful things to write about this blog gets neglected.  I could write and complain about all the awful things that have happened in the last month, but that wouldn't do me any good.  I will say, unexpectedly, God took another one of my family members to be in Heaven by his side.  I will praise you in this storm, Lord.  

As I learned last night, when you complain you remain in the muck but when you praise he raises you up!  My mind belongs to the Lord and I've let my mind become a pity party, full with complaints, depressing thoughts, worries and sadness.  It's time to turn my thoughts to the Lord.  I will praise you for the relationship I and my kids were able to build with my smart, talented and fun uncle Tom.  I will praise you for allowing my family to spend time with Tom's family, building a relationship with my cousin, his wife and sons.  I will praise you for allowing us to travel in the great blizzard of 2011 to see Tom put to rest.  I will praise you for a husband who wanted to be there but knew I needed him to stay with our kids to keep them safe.

I will praise God for the work he has done in me, physically, mentally and emotionally.

I will praise God for loving me and giving me another chance, always.

  

Gluten Free: Real Simple!

I love Real Simple magazine.  Today, I came across 10 easy Gluten Free recipes.  Thank you Real Simple, You ROCK!

These are 10 awesome looking recipes I am eager to try!  Especially Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Shallots which happens to be 100% compliant for T8WC!

Quinoa has become one of my favorite Gluten Free cooking ingredients!  It's high and protein and tastes a lot like rice.  Can be used in a noodle soup, stuffing or rice recipe!