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I've seen the hand of God today...

I always amazed at the way the Lord faithfully shows up in my life! Especially when I feel overwhelmed! Here's my thoughts on my day:

I've seen the hand of God today...

It was there when I was frustrated and out of sorts this morning, juggling emotions while preparing for the tasks ahead. It came in the hand of the man who smiled, when I couldn't, and opened the door for me. I knew it was you Lord and it made me smile and built hope and trust.

I saw you in the coworker who thoughtfully got me lunch, she didn't know I didn't have one today and was short on cash, but You did! I felt you in that moment, it brought peace to my heart.

There was your hand at support group tonight, it was in a fellow foster mother who nodded in vehement affirmation as I shared deep feelings of inadequacy and fear. I know you were speaking through her when she said, "I know." I felt safe and understood.

I saw Your hand this evening when I was scared of a potential med reaction in my son. You came in the form a friend and pharmacist who took time to search and dig and problem solve. I felt supported and then relieved. 

Tonight as I lay down, and as I type these word I'm certain the One who dries my tears has nails prints in His hands.

Lemon Berry Dressing

So, I made a beautiful salad for lunch. Only to realize I only had Ranch Dressing on hand. Not quite the flavor I was going for with my Farmer's Market fresh lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, strawberries, and blueberries salad. So, I made one up!

1/4 cup of sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/8 cup water

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper

3-4 small strawberries

6-8 blueberries

I threw it all in the blender for about one minute. It made about a cup of dressing and I poured it over the salad, topped it off with walnuts and it was a hit!! Even the kids gave it great reviews!!

(Intact salad picture interrupted by hungry eager husband, lol!!) 

Happy Independence Day

DIY: Slip & Slide

How to make a SLIP & SLIDE in your Kitchen! 

1) Knock over a full bottle of Olive Oil. 

2) Have dog quickly lick up oil and promptly vomit bile.

3) Now attempt to navigate the entire mess and fail

Congratulations you have managed to create your own SLIP and SLIDE.

So, now I'm debating, do I put this "How To" on Pinterest under the DIY category or the Staycation Ideas category?? 

Stayed tuned for our next edition which focuses on how to get olive oil and dog puke out of your work clothes and hair! #calgon...