All the credit goes to Andrea for this post. She referenced Vitamin G in a comment on Mishmash Maggie's blog and it really inspired me.
I never thought of my time with God like taking a multivitamin, but it is. I need my vitamin D supplement to keep my moods even and to protect my body from a variety of diseases, and my calcium to keep my bones strong, how much more then do I need my Vitamin G?
On the days that I spend time with God I am calmer, and more centered. I feel more prepared to handle whatever comes my way. I know that I am not out there alone trudging along through life. God is always in me and with me giving me the tools that I need to navigate my world.
Have you had your Vitamin G today?
Again, thanks Andrea for the inspiration!
Kim
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Valentine's Day Follow Up
I just wanted to let you know what we ended up doing on V-Day.
As I said, the girls went to Grandma and Grandpa's house overnight. I guess Christopher Robin and I looked so desperately exhausted that they took pity on us! We dropped the girls off Saturday morning around 10:30 and didn't see them again until Sunday morning around the same time.
It was a very relaxing 24 hours. We did a little shopping, rested at home, went out to dinner and saw a movie (our typical date night protocol). Then we came home went to bed and slept in until...wait for it, wait for it...8:30! Only parents of young children can fully appreciate how late that is to sleep in, and how good it feels.
I must have looked pretty bad before the 24 hour siesta because when I saw Winnie and Roo the next morning they both looked at me with wide eyes and smiles. Roo said I looked very rested. She said I had circles under my eyes before, and now I looked happier and more relaxed. I certainly feel a ton better. I think it was the rest and all the juice I've been making and drinking at home.
Anyway, we had a good time and were very thankful for the much needed quality time together.
Blessings to all of you "Valentine's" out there. I hope you have many nice and restful "Valentine Days" all year long!
Kim
As I said, the girls went to Grandma and Grandpa's house overnight. I guess Christopher Robin and I looked so desperately exhausted that they took pity on us! We dropped the girls off Saturday morning around 10:30 and didn't see them again until Sunday morning around the same time.
It was a very relaxing 24 hours. We did a little shopping, rested at home, went out to dinner and saw a movie (our typical date night protocol). Then we came home went to bed and slept in until...wait for it, wait for it...8:30! Only parents of young children can fully appreciate how late that is to sleep in, and how good it feels.
I must have looked pretty bad before the 24 hour siesta because when I saw Winnie and Roo the next morning they both looked at me with wide eyes and smiles. Roo said I looked very rested. She said I had circles under my eyes before, and now I looked happier and more relaxed. I certainly feel a ton better. I think it was the rest and all the juice I've been making and drinking at home.
Anyway, we had a good time and were very thankful for the much needed quality time together.
Blessings to all of you "Valentine's" out there. I hope you have many nice and restful "Valentine Days" all year long!
Kim
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Juice Chronicles- Part 1
Last week I bought a Juicer. I researched all of the juicers on the market and narrowed my choices down to just a few. Then after much pain staking research, sole searching and pocketbook checking, I decided on the one I could afford rather than the one I really wanted:-) Isn't that just how it is in life!
At any rate, the one I could afford, seems to be just the one I needed! Imagine that? (God must get such a kick out of me!) I have been having so much fun making fresh juice out of all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Yum!
I thought I'd share a few thoughts about this whole "juicing" thing:
1. It takes a little bit more time than I thought it would, but as I get used to doing it, I find that I'm becoming more efficient and therefore speedier.
2. It's more expensive than I thought it would be. I was really only thinking about the initial cost of the machine itself. However, it takes quite a lot of fruit and vegetables to make one or two glasses of juice. If you buy organic, juicing can be VERY expensive.
3. The juice tastes SO much better than I expected.
4. I find I am far less hungry throughout the day and have far more energy.
5. I feel less moody, anxious, and irritable.
****Hmm, maybe I won't need that anti-depressant prescription after all? I think the money I will save by not needing prescriptions and seeing the doctor less often will make up for the added expense of juicing.****
In case you are wondering, I bought the Breville Juice Fountain Plus. I think it does a decent job of extracting juice and it does so relatively quietly, quickly and neatly. It's easy to clean and the parts are dishwasher safe. A friend recommended the Vita Mix Juicer/Mixer. Yes, that would be my first choice for sure, however, my pocketbook couldn't support that juicer, so the Breville works just fine for now.
So there you have it. Bottoms up!
Kim
At any rate, the one I could afford, seems to be just the one I needed! Imagine that? (God must get such a kick out of me!) I have been having so much fun making fresh juice out of all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Yum!
I thought I'd share a few thoughts about this whole "juicing" thing:
1. It takes a little bit more time than I thought it would, but as I get used to doing it, I find that I'm becoming more efficient and therefore speedier.
2. It's more expensive than I thought it would be. I was really only thinking about the initial cost of the machine itself. However, it takes quite a lot of fruit and vegetables to make one or two glasses of juice. If you buy organic, juicing can be VERY expensive.
3. The juice tastes SO much better than I expected.
4. I find I am far less hungry throughout the day and have far more energy.
5. I feel less moody, anxious, and irritable.
****Hmm, maybe I won't need that anti-depressant prescription after all? I think the money I will save by not needing prescriptions and seeing the doctor less often will make up for the added expense of juicing.****
In case you are wondering, I bought the Breville Juice Fountain Plus. I think it does a decent job of extracting juice and it does so relatively quietly, quickly and neatly. It's easy to clean and the parts are dishwasher safe. A friend recommended the Vita Mix Juicer/Mixer. Yes, that would be my first choice for sure, however, my pocketbook couldn't support that juicer, so the Breville works just fine for now.
So there you have it. Bottoms up!
Kim
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