Mr and Mrs Finch

"Seek from the book of the Lord, and read: Not one of these will be missing; none will lack its mate. For His mouth has commanded, and His Spirit has gathered them." Isaiah 34:16

Green Shake

Honest, it's really yummy!!!

1/2 Avacodo
1 cup ice
1/2 Cucumber
2 cups Spinach
1/8 tsp Stevia powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp green powder
Mint leaves

Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth

Nutritous Green Protein Bars

I have always been a bit of health nut. In years past I have experimented with various eating habits - Vegetarian, Raw foods, Alkalarian, etc. I love eating that way but it does tend to take more time, preparation, and money. Lately, I've been on the "See Food" diet, LOL. I don't recommend that one. I get frusterated with myself because I know how to cook and eat healthy - but I get lazy and eat whatever the Drug Reps so generously bring to work. The Lord is convicting me to once again be proactive in my health and nutrition habits. Browsing my pantry and fridge today, I came up with this recipe. I'll pack these with me to work!

1/2 cup almond butter

1/2 cup tahini

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup agave syrup

3 TB coconut oil

1/2 cup coconut (unsweetened)

1 cup of ground nuts ( I use a combination of pumpkin, sunflower, hazelnut, etc coarsely chopped in a food processor)

3 TB green powder (I use Supergreens)

1 TB cinnamon

1/4 cup cacao nubs

Mix everything together. Either form into balls, or press into shallow baking pain. Place in fridge until firm. Cut into bars. Store in a cool place.

It's a Bird! No it's a Plane, It's... er, It is a Plane!

And it is really close to my house! Dang, and those pesticides are in close proximity to my lungs!

"Fire Fall Down"

The Lipizzaner Stallions

Saturday around noonish, Matt picked me up for my "surprise" birthday present. Well, it wasn't really a surprise, cause, he, being a typical little brother, can't keep a secret if his life depended on it. Growing up he would somehow or another find a way to discover what we were getting for Christmas, birthday, etc. But that is a different story. I didn't mind knowing this time because it gave me something to look forward to all week.

Anyway, my sweet little brother is all grown up now. Knowing that I love horses, especially well trained ones, he bought tickets to take me to the "World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions World Tour" event. I was totally thrilled to see the stallions perform and especially blessed that my brother was so thoughtful. He even bought me my own Lipizzaner stallion :-D He is sooo cute!

Take a look a the video below to see the Lipizzaners for yourself!

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PS. Don't tell Chewy that I enjoyed watching the Lipizzaners so much. I don't want him to try to "impress" me and pull an unexpected stunt on the trail!

Back to School

Ok, I am thinking about going back to school, er, well at least taking a class or two at a time while I continue work full time. Seems as if the Lord isn't going to speak with an audible voice and tell me what to do with my life. I guess some people just know what they were made for or they have a strong desire to do or be something in particular. Someone asked me not too long ago, "If you could do anything, and there were no limitations to money or opportunity, what would you do?" Humm, I have thought and prayed over this question so many times. I can only come up with one thing - and I can't just make that happen. In addition, there are sooo many things that I could do and I have sooo many decisions that I could make, I get overwhelmed and "shut down." I am afraid of making the wrong decision.

So, even though I have not heard a "thus saith the Lord" to go back to school, but it is more like a quiet tug on my heart to take a step in that direction. I believe I have my hand on the thread of His spirit, I can barely feel the the thin line in my fingertips. I don't know where I am going or how long it will take to get there, but I am willing to step out in faith and do what I know to do so that He can direct my steps....