An encouraging word

Sometimes we just don't feel like ourselves. We are tired, frustrated, dissatisfied, and perhaps just a tad bit cranky. We feel as if we will never be that person that gets things done, reads to their children every day, shows patience when the heat lamp for the chicks gets mysteriously unplugged, and manages to keep a neat and orderly home. We find ourselves surrounded by chaos, barely treading water only to remember that we can't swim. We don't know what to do, but we know we can't go on like this. We feel guilty for yelling which seems to only induce more yelling. So you might have guessed that I have felt a little like this lately. I have prayed and asked for help, and I was led to a blog I had never seen before, and clicked a link to one of their posts in the sidebar. It spoke to my soul and I want to follow the advice given. I am anxious to see YHVH work and help me out of this slump I found myself in. Please read this post if you ever find yourself feeling a bit off. There is great wisdom in the words shared.
HsKubes Haven at Home: In times of discouragement

Torah Family E-magazine Issue #1

I am so excited to announce the arrival of the first issue of Torah Family E-magazine! Thank you to all those who contributed to help make this issue possible. Be sure to download your copy today. If you do download this issue, please take the time to leave a comment, to give us an idea of readership.

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Two words

Green grass

 

Happy 9th Birthday!

 

Two weeks

 

Fluffy chicks

 

 Cheap gas

 

Long driveway

Little scarecrows

 

Happy 4th Birthday!

Hippy Hair

Hi Daddy!

Shabbat Shalom to everyone.

May 20, 2000

Eleven years ago today, I married my best friend.

The journey has had many rocks, cliffs, valleys, and meadows.

I'm so thankful we are best friends, to go through life together.

Our relationship is a crazy, lovely, beautiful one.

He picks on me, but never offends.

He tells me all about the cashiers that flirt with him even with him flashing a wedding ring.

He encourages me to try new things.

He still finds me attractive and likes to hold my hand.

He loves my cooking.

He likes the way I dress.

He knows I prefer the wildflowers.

He tells me all his secrets.

He is king of his castle and I am his queen.

He gets all upset, and then I distract him and he bursts into laughter.

He asks my permission about everything, and I him.

He gives really good hugs.

He fights with light sabers with the kids.

He tries to keep Torah the best he can.

He loves Israel with a passion.

He brags about me to his friends.

He loves me.

And I love him.

We don't always like each other, but the covenant we made with each other is not going anywhere. I tell him he is stuck with me. :)

This is one of our first kisses. The first one was at the altar.

Today he gave me a wonderful gift. When we were courting and engaged, we did not touch. So Doug gave me Hershey's kisses and hugs every time he saw me. When we got married, he stopped because he could have the real thing. :) Today he gave me a bag of Hershey's kisses, and it took me right back to those happy days of learning about my best friend. He is so much more to me now.

 Douglas and Heidi

May 20, 2000

2:00 pm

So, Happy Anniversary to my dear sweet crazy nut!

I love you, idiosyncrasies and all!

Sourdough Adventures

This is my bowl of sourdough starter. My timing was impeccable, as I started this about a day before Noah was born. Consequently it got a difficult start, and wasn't rising as it should. I added some rye flour, and the thing just exploded! This morning we enjoyed sourdough pancakes. I poured the batter in a cast iron frying pan and baked it for 15 minutes. Delicious! Note to self: make a double batch next time.

This evening we enjoyed a sourdough spice cake. If this is sourdough, count me in!

I have messed with sourdough before, but sourdough bread doesn't excite me, and sourdough biscuits only seem to fit in a Sukkah setting. So when I found the ebook about sourdough at culturesforhealth.com, I was pleasantly surprised. They have recipes for everything from tortillas to cookies, along with bread, of course. Check out the link in the sidebar, and discover all kinds of wonderful things. :)