Valerie on May 30th, 2010

I recently read on somebody’s blog about a book called The Maker’s Diet, by Jordan Rubin. Intrigued, I got a copy from my library and popped it open. In this book Jordan tells of how he became very ill with Crohn’s Disease, and by following an eating regimen based on Biblical foods, was able to [...]

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Valerie on May 27th, 2010

a·ro·ma : A pleasant characteristic odor, as of a plant, spice, or food This week, for the first time since I knew I was pregnant with the twins, I donned my running shoes and miserably plodded jogged to the river, about a half mile down the road. (My next goal will be to run all [...]

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Valerie on May 26th, 2010

One of the first local farmers’ markets opened last Saturday, and the faithful few vendors were there: my bread maker, Loraine, an Amish family selling doughnuts and cakes, and a sweet old man sitting with a dozen brown eggs and a pile of rhubarb. Slim pickin’s, to be sure. I didn’t need a single thing [...]

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Last evening the fam threw me a surprise baby shower. We had cake, ice cream, and I got a beautiful diaper bag and lots of sweet things for Micah. Thanks so much, Carol, Leigh Ann, and Charley! (And Luke:) It is a blessing to live among so many who support and encourage us as our [...]

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