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Life is short

You know, we put way to much stress on ourselves. We spend so much time comparing our lives to the lives of others. Wishing that we had what they have. Comparing their success to our own success. Why do we do that? Why do we put that kind of pressure on ourselves? Life is hard enough. Stop it!
Today look at your life and see the good in it. Find the things that you are grateful for and be happy in that. Just because the neighbor has a boat and you don't doesn't make you less of a person. You don't know that maybe the neighbor is longing for the awesome barbecue you have in the back yard or the car you have in the driveway. When you brought home that car they didn't like the one they have anymore. As humans we are like that. We want what we can't have or we want more and more, thinking that it will make us happy. Yes, maybe, for a while and then the feeling is gone and we begin looking for the next purchase high. Stop putting yourself through that and find a reason to believe you are enough. 

Offing so much

Yesterday I was privileged to attend a Celebration of Life for the Pastor of our church. She passed away unexpectedly and our Church world was rocked, but the service that was coordinated by our church members and the staff of the funeral home was absolutely amazing. There was at least 650 people in attendance and the Ministers that spoke about her were simply amazing. To put it in the simple words of MY Pastor "It's going to be ok".

I was asked how the service was and I commented that I have never been to a more amazing celebration of life. It was amazing! She touched so many lives, so many people, and made such a big difference where ever she went. Now you have to understand. My Pastor was only about 5' 5", if that. But she was so much bigger in so many ways. She could fill up a room without even trying, her spirit was so big and her generosity was even bigger. Hospitality was her forte'. As with most women, we are comforters, lovers, and givers. Most of us have that "mom" thing. "Come in and make yourself at home". The first time you walk into my house, I will get what you need. I'll show you where things are, so that the next time you "come home" you can get it for yourself.

Man, life is to short to be worried all the time, to stay angry all the time. Do you know how much energy it takes out of a person to stay that mad? I know, I spent a lot of time being angry at this or that until I finally decided I was to tired to carry on anymore. I finally let it go. I finally sought the refuge in my Lord that I needed and was able to let it go and pray for the well being of that person or the situation. If I can't control it I lay the issue at the feet of my Lord. I can't handle it! But HE can. His shoulders are much more broader then mine, and I found out that I was much happier with my life. I was more content in the things I have and not wanting so much the things I don't need. Life is to short and we are taught that we are supposed to hear the cry of the needy and the call of the sick and distressed. Charity, hospitality and Love! These are the things we are supposed to concentrate on. Stop living above your means and start caring about others instead of yourself! Life is to short!

My Pastor was only in Ministry for 33 years. Do you realize, that is exactly how long Jesus was on this earth? 33 years from birth to his death. I'm already 49, so 33 years is really a short time. I'm living on borrowed time! 33 years. Life is to short my friends, life is to short.  

It's no ones fault it just is

I was on my way home on Thursday afternoon, after dropping off all of my students and I was seriously considering giving up on The Pampered Chef. I asked myself is it really worth it or is it just easier to do as I am told and move on. Well of course its easier to just do as your told and move on! Your not making the hard decisions or putting in the time to be creative to get peoples attention! Of course that would be easy, you dummy!

Working your own business takes passion and a drive that only a few will understand. Having the discipline to go at it everyday, every hour and stay standing straight up with your head held high when someone wants to knock you down because of what you chose to do with your life is real hard. Then there are the times when God speaks very softly to let you know that you are on the right path. Actually I think he yelled it, anyway I didn't quit on Thursday I just sat in my chair, thinking a little below the line (Wisdom of OZ), went to bed and got a decent nights sleep, and got up Friday morning ready to hit it again. I had one important task to do that day and that was to take my husband to the hospital for some minor knee surgery and when we finally got home I was sitting in my chair and my phone rang. It was my oldest daughter and I jumped to answer it, anxious to speak with her to find out if she was doing ok. She was having a ball. The kids were with their other Grandma and their Dad and she was SHOPPING! Oh what a magic thing shopping is. Anyway she asked me if it would be ok if she gave my number to a gentlemen that was looking for some quality kitchen products. He's bought about 5 can openers since his good one broke and they all were terrible. She didn't have any of my business cards on her at the time so I told her sure that would be fine. We hung up. She called back a little while later and explained. This gentlemen and her started up a conversation in the kitchen section of "a store" and he explained his situation with his can opener. She kinda leans in and says "if you want great kitchen products that are of the best quality you need to call Ms. Laura. She will hook you up. I bought a can opener from her last year and it was the best investment I ever made and she has had her own can opener for the last 24 years and it is just now needing to be updated." LOL Could God have spoken any louder to me than right then. I don't think so. I LOVE MY JOB!

Happy Cooking Ya'll

Jesus is always taking care of me

     I made a resolution to do better this year. Not to lose weight, not to sell $10,000 in Pampered Chef products, not to walk 36,500,000 steps in a year, or even to read my Bible everyday. I resolved to do better. So I made a list on my computer. A list of things to do. A task list if you will. Now my computer will not hold me accountable for my actions but it becomes like a game. In my head it becomes a competition and each day I do a little better than yesterday.
     I have found that the best time for me to do my morning prayer is when I am on my school bus. I am alone traveling to my first stop so it is just me and the traffic, yes I pray for the traffic. I do find myself getting distracted sometimes but I can pull my mind back into my important task. I have 20 minutes all to myself. I pray for everything I can wrap my mind around and most of the time I do forget to pray for someone or something. The things that I can't control, I lay at the feet of Jesus and I pray the I can recognize my own laziness and take up my cross and do my part.
     Remember that Jesus will take care of you but He can't do 100% of it. You have to do your part.

Rocking Your World

Rocking Your World

If you have never thought about using these products you really should think again. Rockcroks are the most versatile cooking vassals The Pampered Chef has ever come out with. They go on the stove, in the oven, under the broiler, in the microwave, on the grill, and they are dishwasher safe! Holy Cow! You can start and finish your meal in ONE pot. That saves you time cooking and cleaning! Not only that but The Pampered Chef up the game again when they introduced the slow cooker stand!  Holy Cow again! Prepare your meal in the morning and put it on the stand and come home to the most delicious meals. You see that big round flat stone in the back there? Put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, yes the freezer, gather your ingredients and make your very own ice cream treat! The most AMAZING thing ever! Let's Rockcrok this out and plan a party and you could get any of these for 60% off AND when your party qualifies you could get another one for FREE! AAAHHH! February is the BEST!

This is from the Heart

Pampered Chef is so much more then just spoons and kitchen products. We offer a companion. We have the most complete customer service program in the business and we are in the business of making those deep and lasting connection with people. You are not just a client or a customer, we do not see dollar signs every time we speak to you, we are genuinely concerned about your wellbeing and your family. The Independent Consultant has gotten a bad reputation over the years as hard sellers. Pushy people that you want to avoid as soon as you see who it is on the caller ID. At The Pampered Chef we are not about the sale. We are about our people, our friends. Even as consultants we are told we are not alone in this. We are a family and we have several "family members" that are more than willing to get down in the dirt and help each other. We are here to help each other and YOU! We are here to enrich your lives, one meal and one memory at a time. We are here to help you have that family time, quality time, and be more complete and fulfilled in your life. We are dedicated to you as a person first and foremost.

To God all the Credit

I am so tired today. I have done my daily devotional, morning prayer, fed my dogs, took my meds, worked my business, logged my food intake on my Fitbit app, drank, and drinking water, had the largest salad I have ever made, it was so good, and, at the least, did one productive thing at home. I guess its because I have been looking at my computer all day. I have been trying to work my business and my eyes need a break. The problem is when I put down the computer I usually pick up the tablet or a book, and it's to late in the day to take a nap. lol.

Anyway, I am sure that we will be returning to school tomorrow because we have had lots and lots of sunshine today and we did get up to 36 degrees today. The sunshine has been so beautiful today. Since moving our sitting area up into the living room, and it has so much more light that comes into it, I feel so much better. My emotions are higher than they were. My den is such a dungeon.

Praising God for this day and for the things he has given me, I am truly blessed. To him I give all the credit.

Amen,

Laura

I don't have school today, I'm a bus driver, so I had the opportunity to read my devotional this morning before I started anything else. I would have time in the morning if I would just get out of bed when the first alarm goes off. Yes I have more than one alarm. What a shame that is. As I was reading today I was reminded that God has little assignments for us each day. You know those things that need to be done in your life that keep nagging at you to get it done? I have several of those. If God gives you little assignments and you don't do them how is he going to trust you with the bigger assignments? This is the question I have to address with my business. My business is a big part of my life and if I want it to be successful, through my Lord, then I need to show God that He can trust me to get all the small things done and He will bless me with the one I really want.
I further read, yes I was a couple of days behind, that our stress is brought on by not doing what is asked of us, by procrastinating, and by thinking that we can do it all alone. When we are asked to do something and we don't do it, it weigh's on our minds and be berate ourselves, which makes us sad or depressed, which makes us feel unworthy, and so on. STOP that. It is a vicious cycle and we need to get out of that. When you feel yourself slipping into that cycle, STOP what you are doing, ask for forgiveness and get done. You will feel so much better. When we take on a task and we think, "I got this", I can tell you you're wrong. You need to pray constantly about each task, no matter how small, and thank God for assigning it to you and do it with love and gratefulness in your heart. With God all things are possible.
Live Blessed my friends and show God you love Him daily.


Laura

A must read

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+wisdom+of+oz&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=77859171075649&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4dkh5vyfvp_e

I don't know if I can do this or not but I just had to share. A dear friend sent this book to me and I was eager to read it. I have read it AND I have read it twice. I might even go for a third time as it takes me a while for things to sink in. lol If you really wish to make positive changes this year, I HIGHLY recommend this book. I want to thank my friend and the authors for this book. I have been thinking above the line ever since and when I sink below the line, I get it off my chest and then I go back up and say how do I fix this.

Taking a break

I took a break today from all the moving and cleaning we have been doing over the snow bound weekend. We have had furnace issues and it has been so cold in my house. Today I turned off the furnace and it felt warmer because the cold air wasn't blowing around me. My husband came home and he fixed it again. Hopefully we won't have anymore issues for the rest of the winter. From my lips to God's ears. Anyway, as I sit here tonight pondering the inactive day I took today, I feel quilty about just working on the computer today. Tomorrow will be a better day. I am hoping I can do things better like I have set on my agenda. Focus is the key and God is the answer!

Getting 'er done

I know that title might bring back some other kind of memories but since me and the family are snow bound we decided to but an actual work day to work. Christmas stuff put away, check. Bookcase moved and dusted, check.
I know that doesn't sound like a lot but if you knew my husband and saw my house you would understand. Don't get me wrong, I love him very much and he takes very good care of us but he is such a pack rat. Oh my goodness!

This is how we started out this morning. Man we start out so energized and ready to go. We did real good. Like I said above, Christmas done, bookcase done. On top of that we have moved one of our rocking chairs up in the living room and we have decided that we are going to move the big couch out and put the love seat in from of the picture window. We still have a long way to go but this is how it is right now.

For today....I am done!

So much I want to do

5 hours and 40 minutes! The year is winding down and I know that a lot of people have made or are making New Years Resolutions. I know that I am. I have not make any in the past because I never had the follow thru. This year is going to be different. I am going to make those resolutions and I'm going to use you to help me get it done. I'm an not, however, going to make the same old one that everyone makes, to loose weight, no way. This resolution is going to be to....

1. Eating Healthier
 
2. Journal more
   
3. Pray every day
 
4. Read a daily devotional
 
5. Exercise more

6. Work my business with God by my side (and my husband)

7. Do something productive around my house everyday.

With all of that it includes the one resolution that most make, take time for myself, is already included. With all of that I will also be able to take care of my family and meet the needs of others.

Happy New Year my friends and Happy Cooking
Laura

Darkness into light

The blogpost I made before this was my life up until about 3months ago. This past summer was a hard for me, but let me back up just a little more. In 2015 I had back surgery and I knew that I was not going to be able to return to the work I was doing, so I asked a question on social media that said, "what can I do for a living that will not tax my back but give me a great income"? My Cousin said "what about consulting"? I told her, that would be a great idea but what do I consult on and she suggested I become a consultant with Jamberry Nail Wraps. I did that for a little while, and I do mean a little while, as I learned very quickly that it was not for me. I cook. I make people happy through their tummies. If you go away from my table hungry it's your own fault. So, in February of 2016 I became a Pampered Chef consultant. I worked my business and I did fine in the beginning, but, after a while business slowed down and I stopped asking questions. I didn't work my business. Things were tough this past summer and I wanted to blame everyone else around me for my troubles. I blamed my team leader for not seeing that I was falling off the grid. I blamed another team member for not inviting me to her wedding. On that comment I have to say that I have known the two ladies for about 30 years and I wanted them to come and save me and my business. Well, one day I was sitting on my butt at home and I decided to email my director and ask her a question and boy did I get a butt kicking. I deserved every thing she said to me and more. I was being the most selfish person I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. My team leader was in Texas trying to save her family home during the hurricane and flooding and the other teammate had a limited venue as well as a limited budget. OMG, am I the most stupid person on the face of this earth. Anyway, after I got my head wrapped around what I was doing, I got off my butt, started taking accountability for my own actions and my own business. Because guess what? There is NO ONE here to tell me that the extra step I take for my friends, family, customers, or clients is above my paygrade! I can do whatever I want. I can spoil my clientele as much as I want to and no one can tell me to stop that, your not qualified to do that. I realized that I am here and I AM the one that can make a difference. If I am able to help one person make their life easier in the kitchen and answer the eternal question "What's for dinner" than I have done my JOB. I have been a complete success! I want to know what their kitchen challenge is and I want to help them solve that problem so that it's not a problem anymore. Bring the family back to the table because we have lost our simplest idea of family values. Why go to a shrink, although I need one, and talk out the troubles of a hard day. Sit down with the family and talk about it. Put all the electronics in a basket and don't touch them until dinner and family time are over. Talking about our day helps us to distress and relax. We can problem solve, help our children with everyday problems that they are unaware that you had to face when you were in school.
Let the light in my friends, let the sun warm your skin and heal your heart. Stop letting the world control you and what you do.

The Darkness

The dark surrounds me like the cold dark chill of a long, cold winters night. I look in front of me in search of some kind of light, some kind of hope in darkness, but I see none, I feel none. The dark is all consuming and I feel as if I am slowly drowning. I stand in the middle of a crowded room and still I feel all alone. I scream at the top of my lungs but no one hears a sound coming from my lips. "Help me" I say. Help me understand why I hurt inside so much? Help me understand why I continue to feel so dark? Help me understand how to find the light.
On the outside I smile and chat happily with others. I appear to be chipper and excited, all the while I am cowering inside and just want to curl up in a dark corner of a room, curled up as small as I can possibly be so as not to be seen by passersby. Do not look at me, do not speak to me, I am unworthy of your time. Often times, when I work at a new job, and I am excited. I am excited to learn new things, to discover new things, something that will exercise my mind, but when "the honeymoon" is over I want to learn more and more. I do learn other skills and I take the incentive to use the skills I have been taught only to be told that I should not do that. I am chastised and told that particular function is above my pay grade. I strive to make myself better by attending college to obtain a degree but the tuition is so expensive I cannot continue to make myself more valuable. So again I am knocked down and told to stay down. "Just duck your head" they said, and try to get through life. I realized a long time ago that I am uneducated, according to the worlds standards today. New jobs are being made available in so many new fields and when they are advertised the specifically say that you need a college degree to obtain this position. The pay is awesome for these position, but alas, here I am, uneducated, and not worthy of the position. I am older today than I was yesterday and I am not able to keep up, so I do the menial jobs that no one is trained to do anymore and I am paid poorly because it's a menial job. I know that at some point in time my job will no longer exist, bus driver, because of the age of computers and the fact that students will be able to do all of their work from home. I do think that is a wonderful thing, after all look how much damage we do to our environment with the diesel exhaust in the air, and the amount of fuel that is consumed every day. Transportation will be a thing of the past because we can do everything online today. We can even have others be our personal shoppers, they don't deliver yet, but that will happen.
That was my life up until about 4 months ago. This past summer was a hard on for me, but let me back up just a little more. In 2015 I had back surgery and I knew that I was not going to be able to return to the work I was doing, so I asked a question on social media that said, "what can I do for a living that will not tax my back but give me a great income"? My Cousin said "what about consulting"? I told her that would be a great idea but what do I consult on and she suggested I become a consultant with Jamberry Nail Wraps. I did that for a little while, and I do mean a little while, as I learned very quickly that it was not for me. I cook. I make people happy through their tummies. If you go away from my table hungry it's your own fault. So, in February of 2016 I became a Pampered Chef consultant. I worked my business and I did fine in the beginning, but, after a while business slowed down and I stopped asking questions. I didn't work my business. Things were tough this past summer and I wanted to blame everyone else around me for my troubles. I blamed my team leader for not seeing that I was falling off the grid. I blamed another team member for not inviting me to her wedding. On that comment I have to say that I have known the two ladies for about 30 years and I wanted them to come and save me and my business. Well, one day I was sitting on my butt at home and I decided to email my director and ask her a question and boy did I get a butt kicking. I deserved every thing she said to me and more. I was being the most selfish person I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. My team leader was in Texas trying to save her family home during the hurricane and flooding and the other teammate had a limited venue as well as a limited budget. OMG, am I the most stupid person on the face of this earth. Anyway, after I got my head wrapped around what I was doing, I got off my butt, started taking accountability for my own actions and my own business. Because guess what? There is NO ONE here to tell me that the extra step I take for my friends, family, customers, or clients is above my paygrade! I can do whatever I want. I can spoil my clientele as much as I want to and no one can tell me to stop that, your not qualified to do that. I realized that I am here and I AM the one that can make a difference. If I am able to help one person make their life easier in the kitchen and answer the eternal question "What's for dinner" than I have done my JOB. I have been a complete success! I want to know what their kitchen challenge is and I want to help them solve that problem so that it's not a problem anymore. Bring the family back to the table because we have lost our simplest idea of family values. Why go to a shrink, although I need one, and talk out the troubles of a hard day. Sit down with the family and talk about it. Put all the electronics in a basket and don't touch them until dinner and family time are over. Talking about our day helps us to distress and relax. We can problem solve, help our children with everyday problems that they are unaware that you had to face when you were in school.
Let the light in my friends, let the sun warm your skin and heal your heart. Stop letting the world control you and what you do.

Baker at Heart

Baker at 

When I was starting out with consulting I was asked to try on business and that was working with women and the care of their nails. I had wraps for the style in you and gel polish to last for weeks and nail/cuticle care. Your hands look amazing! However this was not for me. I should have known this as I am the one that wants to be in the kitchen. I really hate cooking, imagine that, but most of all I hate the clean up. I took a class back in high school that taught me to clean up as I was messing up and that is really the key. Thank you Mrs. Brinkley. When you do this as you go you are not as overwhelmed and tend to run away from the chore at hand.

Anyway, I do love to bake. Cakes, pies, cookies. All kinds of things. Well as I was looking for something else to consult with I found The Pampered Chef and it has changed my life. I am working my business everyday because it is what I am passionate about. I love to cook and teach others how to cook. I offer free cooking classes, cooking classes with and for children, and just an all out good time to be had with a few friends.

I was speaking with someone the other day about what I do and I told her that I was a baker at heart and it is so true. The Pampered Chef has come out with these new AMAZING tools that make the baking and gift giving season so much easier. Here is a look at some of the new items.

Yes, over there on the right side of the picture are gift boxes. Yes we sell gift boxes now so you have an easy way to take your NEW mini bundt cakes and make them into homemade gifts for your friends. We also have a mini pie pan that makes 6 mini pies at the same time, and you can make then all different if you want. Who says each one has to be cherry or apple. Mix it up. Think outside the box. lol

I have so enjoyed looking at these new products that I went right ahead and ordered almost all of them. I can't wait to stop just looking at them and start using them. Which will be very soon.

I hope everyone has fun this season and

Happy Cooking.

Laura

P.S. I'm offering this amazing idea too! Pampered Chef Layaway!

One Pot Meals: Little Wins for the Fall Season

One-Pot Meals: Little Wins for the Fall Season

Our Season’s Best® has 15 delicious recipes that feature some of our most-loved products like the Deep Covered Baker, Rockcrok® Dutch Oven, and Slow Cooker Stand. And this season only, customers can get a free copy of the cookbook with the purchase of our one-pot meals power tools!

Why One-Pot Meals?

People are busy, and many of your customers feel the time-crunch most when they’re trying to feed their families. About 36% of Americans say they don’t have enough time to cook, and 27% say it’s easier to get takeout.

That’s why we’re focused on one-pot meals this season. They give your customers a no-stress, less-mess way to get dinner on the table—which is a big little win for busy families. Here are three reasons we love one-pot meals:

1. Quick. There are so many options for one-pot meals that come together fast, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying life.
2. Easy. They’re the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meals. Prep your ingredients, put them in a pot or pan, let it cook, and get some extra time.
3. Delicious. There are countless options, so it’s easy to find meals the whole family will love.

If you are interested in the Rockcrok® 4-qt. Slow Cooker Set let me suggest that when you host a party with me, you can get the set, PLUS the Deep Covered Baker and Half Sheet Pan for free!”

 

Easy One-Pot Meals Set

#HB44 $314.50 $157.25
Includes:

Half Sheet Pan
Rockcrok® Dutch Oven
Rockcrok® Slow Cooker Stand
Deep Covered Baker
Season’s Best® (Fall/Winter 2017)

Pampered Chef with Laura

Happy Cooking

Laura

Getting back into the grove

As the summer fades for some of us, we realize that we are going to be getting back to a very busy schedule. It's not easy to manage life with sports gearing back up, getting the back to school stuff and hauling it all to school on the first day. If you are involved in youth groups that take a vacation during the summer months and they are coming back to life, then that adds to your life schedule as well.

Well I want to help you elevate the one stress everyone has every day and that is what's for dinner, but not only can I handle your dinner, I can take you all the way from breakfast to dinner to evening treats. The link below is the NEW 2017 Fall Catalog from The Pampered Chef. I invite you to take a look at what's new and consider having a party. Contact me at my website, pamperedchef.biz/thehappytummy or my email at laura.austin6840@yahoo.com

http://issuu.com/pamperedchef/docs/pamperedchef-09fallwinter2017catalo?e=18598180/51290332

Let's make food fun again.

Happy Cooking,
Laura

Starting a business

Weather you are starting an in-home business or brick and mortar, it is not for the faint of heart. In other words it is not for someone that gives up easily. You have to be willing to keep going, to strive for the ultimate goal. It doesn't matter if you have had several in-home demonstrations that are a flop or internet parties that totally bomb you must continue onward and upward. Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and keep on keepin on. It's hard and frustrating and will test your very being. It will test your sanity. It will make you second guess yourself. DON'T! I am here to tell you that I am currently at that spot in my business. My friends are tired and so am I, but I need to keep going. Trying to get my friends to refer me is kinda hard as well.
When you start an in-home based business you think, "oh, this is going to be easy". Ha! No it's not. You have to have the discipline to keep going for it. You are the only one that will drive you. It's great to have the support of your family and I have that, but when I want to give up they don't know what to say other then "you do what you feel you have to do". NOT what I want to hear.
I am friends on a page on FB and it is called positive outlook and all morning I have been seeing post on this very topic. Don't give up!

Well I guess God is trying to tell me something.

God's Love, Peace and Joy to you

Laura

Being myself

I don't want to be one of those bloggers that talks about nothing but the items I have for you that will save you time and money in the long run. My products are great, no doubt, but I am a person. I am so much more than just what I do for a living. I have a husband that does some of the craziest things. I have children, grown (almost), but they are also entertaining, and I have grand children and of course they are always entertaining. I also have feelings, emotions, bad days and good days. I try to have more good days than bad days and sometimes it's hard but I do try.

I know that I am losing my audience because of the things that I have been posting lately and I want to apologize to you for that. I would like to have your business but I am not here to do the hard sell to you. I would rather be your friend first and then if you wish to be a customer as well that's fine but no pressure. My work is all about making new friends and helping you when I can with what I can. I am here to be that ear you might need to talk to or the shoulder you need to cry on. I am here to show the people of this world that there is more to us then anger and violence. I guess I want to revert back to the 60's. Peace and Love man! Peace and Love.

I kept my granddaughter last night and she has been with me all day today. It's been great but I forget how much time and work it takes to be with a busy 4 year old. lol I have to admit that I should sleep very well tonight though. 

I am having a little trouble today concentrating. I can't seem to focus today on one thing. Other things keep running through my head and I lose my train of thought. It happens sometimes like this. My thoughts are all jumbled up and come out rather erratically, but like I said I am being me. I write the way I talk. It can get kinda comical at times.

I have continued to work on my lifestyle change. It has been hard because I ran out of my foods I have been eating, but I had reached a plateau and I needed to shake up my system. I did, however, I made one mistake. I have purged by body of all refined sugars and I decided that I wanted to try my new Ceramic Egg Cooker and make a single serve brownie. It worked very well but because I have purged my body it made me so sick. So sick that I got physically sick after eating it. I had surgery in '98 and I am not supposed to have refined sugar anyway but I have to admit, since doing that, ALL of my sugar cravings have gone away. I told my husband what happened and he gave me a big thumbs up. He hated it that I had gone back to eating sugar anyway and he is very happy that I am back to where I should be in that aspect.

I am kinda beating myself up today though. I didn't go to church yesterday and I feel bad about it. Especially since I had just gotten paid and I didn't pay my tithes but I am going to set it aside and take it to church next Sunday. I'm going to send a prayer up about it and I will ask you to pray for me too as I can always use prayer. Anyway, I think that is all I wanted to relay today.

God's Peace, Love and Joy to you,

Laura