Blueberry banana smoothie

As you know I am on the Daniel Fast right now and am coming up with creative ways to eat foods. Well, I said I would post some recipes and today's recipe is a Blueberry Banana Smoothie :) yummm....and it's really simple

What you need: (single serving)
One banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup of water

How to make:
1) break the banana into four parts. Put in blender
2) put in blueberries
3) put in water
4) blend, and enjoy!

Daniel Fast: Day 2

Today my tummy felt better, and fuller after meals. I had a rough time at dinner because they ordered Arby's. But I'm staying strong, eating healthy, and spending time with God. I finished reading the Bible all the way through today! It felt so good, and I will start over tomorrow with Genesis. Going to read it in chronological order, instead of straight through.

Daniel Fast- Day 1

Today was ok. I had some tummy issues, but I think I may have gone over the fruit issues. I had a delicious banana, pineapple, and blueberry smoothie. Yummm

Daniel Fast: preparations

Basically on the Daniel Fast all you eat is fruits, vegetables, nuts, and unleavened bread. Also, you can only drink water. The purpose of me doing this fast is not only for me to grow in Christ, but to become a better big sister. I want my sister to know that I am here for her, and that she can tell me anything. I want to grow an unbreakable bond between us, and to cease fighting.

Last night my mother and I went to BJ's and stocked up on health foods. Fruits and veggies oh my! I'm so excited to dig in. I will be posting some recipes for y'all.

Last night I had my "last meal" at chick'fil'a, the greatest meal I could ask for before a fast. Chicken....mmmm....STOP ERINN!!!! I can't wait to be healthy not only in body but in spirit.

Book Review: Ascent from Darkness

Ascent from Darkness by Michael Leehan is a powerful and moving story about how he overcame the control of Satan in his life when he found God's love. Michael lost friends, family, jobs, and trust as he dove deeper into the darkness. Satan had control over his body and spirit. Michael would loose memories of previous nights, and wake up with deep cuts on his body from rituals. Satan had Michael make blood sacrifices, and he gave Michael murderous assignments.

Michael's testimony shows that God's love conquers all sin. It lets readers know that no matter how terrible their sin may be, God will forgive them. It shows readers how gracious and loving God is.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading his story. At moments I had knots in my stomach when I was reading about the noises and voices that Michael would hear when he was alone, and how much of a hold that Satan had on his life. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading powerful testimonies, or anyone who feels that feels hopeless and lost and is looking for an answer. The answer is God, and Michael's story proves that God can use anyone for His glory.

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Friendships & snow families

Random blog post: the story of Norm

Norm's story is not so norm. My friend Rachel made the cutest snowman at church a couple weeks ago, and he had no name at the beginning of his short life. We talked and talked over what his name could be, and none seem to fit. I jokingly said "it can't be a normal name, that's too norm". We just started busting out laughing. His name would be Norm :)

The other snowman is Norm's mom Norma. She had a short life too, and was kicked down by little children after church. I'm hoping to make Norm's father soon and name him Norman.

Keeping you updated one snow-creation at a time :)

Babysitting: winter edition

I love babysitting. Especially babysitting beautiful, wonderful, hilarious, and loving girls. I spent the whole day with these darlings and made so many memories. My best friend Sierra joined me, and I'm so thankful she did. We had a blast!

There was a fresh blanket of snow outside just waiting to be rolled in. The girls got all suited up, and bundled in fluffy pink and purple hats and mittens. They ran over the bridge and over to the snow covered play set to glide down the slide. Maddie tried to build a snowman, but the snow wasn't "packing snow". I gathered them all together and took the classic slide photo. Silly gals.

Once they were tired of the cold, they all came in and played Mario cart. Then came dinner. Oh what a time we had. Luckily Maddie loved ramen noodles and ate her noodles without a problem. Callie wanted noodles. Or so she said. Miranda wanted a fried egg. I have a whole different understanding of a fried egg than she did. Maddie and Miranda argued for ten minutes over what it was. I asked Miranda to tell me how to cook it. She said not runny ( so all the way through) I cooked it and she made the yuck face. She wanted the yolk dippy (runny), which she said she didn't want. Made her another egg.

I gave Callie her noodles. yuck face. "I want egg" she said. So I made her an egg, and she didn't want it. Sierra and I told her she couldn't leave the table till she ate her egg. Shannon and Caitie made cake, Callie wanted some cake. I told her no cake until the egg was gone. She ate the egg.

Babysitting was at times tough, but so worth it. I was called to be a missionary and teach children about God's infinite love. There is so much to learn from the innocence and love of a child. The bond between myself and the girls is priceless to me.