Sunday was fast and testimony meeting at church.
First, a miracle of sorts happened. Austin finally beat his fear and stood up to bear his testimony. Prayers are answered. EFY taught him a lot and built his testimony. Well worth the almost $500.00. You can't put a price on testimonies and those spiritual experiences for our kids. So it happened that 4 of the 5 in my family bore testimony on Sunday. It felt a little like we were taking over, but it also filled me with joy. Heston is obviously too little to do it without help yet.
Our neighbor is a spiritual giant. Very knowledgeable in the gospel and the scriptures. He and his wife now work in the temple once a week. In one of their meetings President Grimshaw from the temple presidency told a story to confirm how prayers work. There were 2 neighbors who both were going through struggles at the same time. One had a heart attack and had gone through open heart surgery. The other had cancer and was going through treatment which was obviously a longer recovery process. These 2 men helped each other and talked with each other as they were recovering. They were noting how much love and support they got from the people around them as they were going through their trials. As they started to recover the people and support got less and less until a point where the man going through cancer treatment started to feel alone. He went to Heavenly Father in prayer pleading with the Lord that if he wasn't going to cure his cancer to please just take him and that he couldn't do it alone any more. He had a dream shortly after that where a man came to him and he was holding a scroll. The man unrolled the lengthy scroll which had columns of names on it and he told this man that he wasn't alone and this scroll contained the names of all the people who were offering prayers for him. So it isn't just people here who are praying, but also on the other side of the veil. Prayers are powerful and answered!
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
New favorite gadget
If you cook at all this post is for you.
A month ago my sister and I took a sister trip to St. George. In our shopping adventures we visited a kitchen store. I am not sure what it is called but it's in the factory stores. I found this little pocket knife that was plastic, or looked plastic. I thought it was some type of bag opener or something. I had my hands full and tried opening it with one hand and soon found it was not plastic but ceramic and super sharp. I left the store with an open wound. Sorry to the customer who bought that knife. I was in a hurry to get out and find a Band-Aid. I got up to the check out and low and behold a ceramic chef's knife was on sale for $5.97. My sister didn't fall for the deal because she had been burned in similar deals in the past. I, however, thought it's only $6.00 what have I got to lose? I bought it and let me tell you....that thing is AWESOME! I immediately wash it each meal so it is ready for the next one.
I won't guarantee all ceramic knives are of the same quality but certainly the ones at that kitchen store are sharp and fabulous!
I am sure it is nowhere as nice as Cutco but I also paid $6.00 not $100.00. Happy camper here.
I guess I am off to cut some veggies.
A month ago my sister and I took a sister trip to St. George. In our shopping adventures we visited a kitchen store. I am not sure what it is called but it's in the factory stores. I found this little pocket knife that was plastic, or looked plastic. I thought it was some type of bag opener or something. I had my hands full and tried opening it with one hand and soon found it was not plastic but ceramic and super sharp. I left the store with an open wound. Sorry to the customer who bought that knife. I was in a hurry to get out and find a Band-Aid. I got up to the check out and low and behold a ceramic chef's knife was on sale for $5.97. My sister didn't fall for the deal because she had been burned in similar deals in the past. I, however, thought it's only $6.00 what have I got to lose? I bought it and let me tell you....that thing is AWESOME! I immediately wash it each meal so it is ready for the next one.
I won't guarantee all ceramic knives are of the same quality but certainly the ones at that kitchen store are sharp and fabulous!
I am sure it is nowhere as nice as Cutco but I also paid $6.00 not $100.00. Happy camper here.
I guess I am off to cut some veggies.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Like the children
In the past few months we've had a few experiences with prayer and faith and who better to learn from than the children?
1. My friend's mother was having some health issues and I told her we would pray for her. It happened to be that fast Sunday was coming up and the kids don't like fasting (typical right? It's hard, even for me). This particular fast Sunday I explained the situation and that she could use the fasting and prayers that day.
2. Kycie. You most likely know the story. Type 1 diabetes with a traumatic brain injury as a result. I went to school with Kycie's dad and was friends with one the uncles. Having a 5 year old myself this hit close to home. Another great reason to fast and pray.
3. Britton. Another boy with a TBI as a result of an ATV accident. His dad grew up in the same valley. I don't know them personally, but after seeing the blog, we figured it was also worthy of fasting and prayer.
4. Drought. We have had a very mild winter and needed moisture. Again, definitely a reason to fast and pray.
5. Ellie. My niece who suddenly got an infection in her knee that caused it to swell and hurt her to walk and she had to have 2 surgeries to drain the infection.
So after explaining to the kids these different scenarios (over the course of a few months) we have been fasting and praying for these either together or individually. A lot of times the kids's prayers seem to be redundant and very scripted. We are working on that. However, Stetson, my 10 year old, is my sympathetic, worry about everyone kid. He was particularly praying for the above situations through the last few months.
The first time he fasted it was for rain and wouldn't you know, the day he fasted we got rain. When he prays he has that faith that his prayers are going to be answered. You have probably read the updates on Kycie (Kisses for Kycie on FB) and Britton (Believe4Britton). Both are not back to normal, but definitely have seen miracles with their health.
Ellie was in the hospital a few days but the doctors were finally able to figure it out and get it treated.
A short time after we fasted and prayed for my friends mom she decided it was time to quit smoking. Stetson prayed for her every time it was his turn in family prayer and continually asked about her. She had smoked most of her life and was able to just quit.
It is awesome to see direct answers to prayers and see the miracles. Just a little faith is all we need as I have seen through Stetson.
1. My friend's mother was having some health issues and I told her we would pray for her. It happened to be that fast Sunday was coming up and the kids don't like fasting (typical right? It's hard, even for me). This particular fast Sunday I explained the situation and that she could use the fasting and prayers that day.
2. Kycie. You most likely know the story. Type 1 diabetes with a traumatic brain injury as a result. I went to school with Kycie's dad and was friends with one the uncles. Having a 5 year old myself this hit close to home. Another great reason to fast and pray.
3. Britton. Another boy with a TBI as a result of an ATV accident. His dad grew up in the same valley. I don't know them personally, but after seeing the blog, we figured it was also worthy of fasting and prayer.
4. Drought. We have had a very mild winter and needed moisture. Again, definitely a reason to fast and pray.
5. Ellie. My niece who suddenly got an infection in her knee that caused it to swell and hurt her to walk and she had to have 2 surgeries to drain the infection.
So after explaining to the kids these different scenarios (over the course of a few months) we have been fasting and praying for these either together or individually. A lot of times the kids's prayers seem to be redundant and very scripted. We are working on that. However, Stetson, my 10 year old, is my sympathetic, worry about everyone kid. He was particularly praying for the above situations through the last few months.
The first time he fasted it was for rain and wouldn't you know, the day he fasted we got rain. When he prays he has that faith that his prayers are going to be answered. You have probably read the updates on Kycie (Kisses for Kycie on FB) and Britton (Believe4Britton). Both are not back to normal, but definitely have seen miracles with their health.
Ellie was in the hospital a few days but the doctors were finally able to figure it out and get it treated.
A short time after we fasted and prayed for my friends mom she decided it was time to quit smoking. Stetson prayed for her every time it was his turn in family prayer and continually asked about her. She had smoked most of her life and was able to just quit.
It is awesome to see direct answers to prayers and see the miracles. Just a little faith is all we need as I have seen through Stetson.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Yummy ham and cheese sliders
I got this recipe from a church recipe exchange. It is delicious and my whole family eats them. Miracles do happen! I thought I would share.
Ingredients:
24 white dinner rolls
24 pieces honey ham
24 small slices Swiss cheese
1/3 c mayonnaise
1/3 c Miracle Whip
Poppy Seed sauce:
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 c butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
Instructions:
In a small bowl mix together mayo and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.
In a medium bowl whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all the sandwiches. You do not have to use all of the sauce. Just use enough to cover the tops. Let sit for 10 minutes or until the butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350* for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until tops are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm.
Note: Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time but probably not more than a day or they may get soggy from the mayo mixture.
Let me know how you like it!
Ingredients:
24 white dinner rolls
24 pieces honey ham
24 small slices Swiss cheese
1/3 c mayonnaise
1/3 c Miracle Whip
Poppy Seed sauce:
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 c butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
Instructions:
In a small bowl mix together mayo and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.
In a medium bowl whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all the sandwiches. You do not have to use all of the sauce. Just use enough to cover the tops. Let sit for 10 minutes or until the butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350* for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until tops are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm.
Note: Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time but probably not more than a day or they may get soggy from the mayo mixture.
Let me know how you like it!
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Aging
Lately I've been thinking about this aging process. Aging is proof that God has a sense of humor. Am I right? Let's talk.
First, let's talk about hair. Why is it as we age that we get hair showing up in unwanted places such as chins, ears, nose, toes. Why does it change to thick wiry hair and grow at the speed of light? Then for men and some women, the hair they do want seems to disappear. For the last 5 years or so I have been seeing more and more white show up in my hair. What is up? I'm not even 40 yet! Should be at least 50 before that happens. Thank goodness for good beauticians. We definitely need to invest in some good tweezers or a wax kit and make space for frequent salon visits.
Skin. There's the issue of the softening and relaxing skin. Wrinkles. Gravity takes its toll. The zits and acne from teenage years are still here, even though I'm not very youthful. Some processes should be able to be turned off with a switch when you hit a certain age. I thought acne was for humbling the know-it-all teenagers! Spanks and wrinkle creams may be in my future.
I've been working out 5 days a week, running and exercise class. As I get older I am having to work out and watch what I eat a lot more and seem to be gaining weight rather than losing. I feel like our metabolism should get faster as we get older to fight the lack of activity and energy that comes with age. Instead, all the kids get metabolism and energy. Gone are the days of eating whole bags of candy without so much as a gained ounce.
Then our inside organs...they just seem not to work like they should or maybe just die altogether. I am lucky to still have all my body parts I was born with, but my gallbladder flares up to let me know it's still there.
Getting out of bed takes a little more effort than it used to, maybe because I'm tired or my back gets sore if I lay there too long.
Today I'm just grateful my body still lets me run and exercise and I can still read without glasses or holding the book at arms length.
Might as well step back and get a good laugh while we grow the unwanted hair and sag in all the wrong places, right? Enjoy the journey!
First, let's talk about hair. Why is it as we age that we get hair showing up in unwanted places such as chins, ears, nose, toes. Why does it change to thick wiry hair and grow at the speed of light? Then for men and some women, the hair they do want seems to disappear. For the last 5 years or so I have been seeing more and more white show up in my hair. What is up? I'm not even 40 yet! Should be at least 50 before that happens. Thank goodness for good beauticians. We definitely need to invest in some good tweezers or a wax kit and make space for frequent salon visits.
Skin. There's the issue of the softening and relaxing skin. Wrinkles. Gravity takes its toll. The zits and acne from teenage years are still here, even though I'm not very youthful. Some processes should be able to be turned off with a switch when you hit a certain age. I thought acne was for humbling the know-it-all teenagers! Spanks and wrinkle creams may be in my future.
I've been working out 5 days a week, running and exercise class. As I get older I am having to work out and watch what I eat a lot more and seem to be gaining weight rather than losing. I feel like our metabolism should get faster as we get older to fight the lack of activity and energy that comes with age. Instead, all the kids get metabolism and energy. Gone are the days of eating whole bags of candy without so much as a gained ounce.
Then our inside organs...they just seem not to work like they should or maybe just die altogether. I am lucky to still have all my body parts I was born with, but my gallbladder flares up to let me know it's still there.
Getting out of bed takes a little more effort than it used to, maybe because I'm tired or my back gets sore if I lay there too long.
Today I'm just grateful my body still lets me run and exercise and I can still read without glasses or holding the book at arms length.
Might as well step back and get a good laugh while we grow the unwanted hair and sag in all the wrong places, right? Enjoy the journey!
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