*Wheat Free*

A few years ago I discovered a sensitivity to wheat products, so am always in search of new and varied alternatives. Recently I was in a health food store searching for some -I don't remember- item, and came across these Qrunch burgers.  I had never seen nor heard of anything like them before.  So I snatched a few boxes, and am so glad I did!  They are made as patties that can be used in sandwiches, but I crumble them and put them into a casserole in place of  other vegetarian meat that a recipe might call for. These are quite expensive so I use them prudently.  I really like the flavor though, so will continue to use them when I want to perk up a recipe.  I guess there are others who like them too, for the last two times I was in the store, these have been out of stock. Maybe it is because they are free of most common allergens. 

I am not getting paid for this review~just sharing a discovery. 

In reality, unprocessed foods are the healthiest diets to adopt...that is always my goal...

Today I Sing and Claim Promises

Click on the links for the words to the songs and texts in the Bible.  These are a comfort for me today.

God brings comfort and peace 

Lift Up The Trumpet

Blessings

We Have This Hope

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Revelation 21:4

1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Revelation 22:12

Today I Cried

I can't take credit~this pic was taken a year before we met the family

Empowered Living Family Camp where we got acquainted...and our friendship budded

Today was the funeral.

We live miles apart, so attending the funeral was impossible.

I am so grateful we saw her in March at her daughters wedding.

Our children bonded quickly. Both our oldest daughters are the same age, born in the same month, and we drove 15 hours to their home to celebrate their birthdays the first year we met.

During the next few years~ almost every time we took a road trip~if we were passing through their neighborhood, we would pause in our journey to visit a few minutes, or to spend a night or two. 

Birthday celebration with kids~and other special occasions

                     I can't take credit~this was a Christmas photo~

On a hike during one of our visits

Beautiful mother of the bride

Always in my heart~I will never forget you Caroline!!!

In Memory of Caroline

In memory of  a good friend who died today from cancer~tears flow freely.

She was an inspiration to me all the time I knew her.

So glad that she knew Jesus, and that *We Have This Hope*!!

My Mothers Day Panorama

What I woke to~a surprise from my daughter who knows just what I like!

The rose from the walk a thon

The clock is ready to begin

The day began with a 5k run/walk for a local organization that is raising funds. They go on a mission trip to Haiti each year.

Registration was very disorganized~next year will be better...

Energetic aerobics to get warmed up 

Lining up for the signal~allowing the runners get in the front of the pack

These were my walking buddies~ keeping my pace 

The water station at the half way mark

I took this picture a minute + after walking across the finish line

Mothers got a rose as we crossed the finish line.

Garden of the Chief

My husband likes to work in the garden as a 'therapy'~ but for 11 years we have struggled with any harvest. The plants would come up, but soon wither and die. Last summer his parents dumped some foul smelling cow manure to help enrich the soil.  Boy did it stink~for a long time! But we are now seeing the results.  However, the ugly squash worms have taken residence in some of the squash, and it kinda gives me the creeps! (We did end up spraying) This is the first time we have planted butternut squash.  I have more than I need!  I will be freezing some. Right now I have some zucchini chips in the dehydrator.  The corn will be ready in a few weeks. 

The Chiefs spring garden has done well.