And put bricks on a cracked foundation
But you'd be building castles on the sand
I find that so true when it comes to our (my) health. The desire to loose weight, avoid diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, avoid high blood pressure or cholesterol, and to have complete hormone balance is tough. Many times it seems a pill or a drug is what most people rely on. But God has taken me on a journey that was truly eye-opening. Instead of modern medicine (which PROVES to have worse side effects), it was the prevention that was more important. Just be healthy. Healthy. And being healthy means to quit putting bricks on that cracked foundation.
OK ready? Ready. ...or so I thought.
I was quick to realize this is hard when one is completely surrounded by non supporters. Falling back and taking shortcuts seem ok for the moment, but end up piling up. BUT thankfully God pulls out his reminder card that He is still in charge. I got an email from a dear dear friend whom I haven't seen in years. She writes, I miss you, lets get together Sunday.
And we did. It was wonderful. The most uplifting fresh breath of air I have had in such a long time. We talked and talked. Kids, family, old times, exercising, eating healthy. I love her encouraging voice in building that foundation that isn't cracked.
So since last Sunday, we have been keeping in touch via e-mail with encouraging words. My favorite was her e-mail sharing with me how to make organic vegetable stock. I had no idea it was SO easy and SO cheap! Her instructions went a little like this:
Enhanse the flavor with some cut up onion and celery...
What a great friend. What a wonderful friendship. I can't help but copy and paste the whole e-mail that she sent me with this recipe on it;
Dump your yummy vegetable ends (include herbs stalks if you have some) in a big pot, cover with water, boil/simmer for 30 min or so. Onions and celery enhance the flavor nicely. Strain, tupperware, freeze! That's all I do.
Have fun with that crazy kitchen! :)
I remember a conversation we had many years ago about the excitement of buying a vacuum cleaner! We're really branching out!
Mel
You're right Melanie, we are branching out! And I still love my Dyson! :)
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