I've Been A Busy Little Bee...

I have been a busy little bee as of late...Things in my life have taken an abrupt turn in a direction I did not quite foresee happening so rapidly. I'm beyond excited for what it all means as I take each step. All along this journey I'm left ONLY being able to trust in God because I have no idea what I'm doing. It's all so much bigger than me. I'm driven by this inspiration to pursue my passions and my hubby has been a tremendous help and push as my wobbly legs stepped off this boat, onto the water, and out for a walk. Funny though how a leisurely stroll has became a marathon run...or at least that's what it feels like.

I find myself many times cruising on "auto-pilot" and then becoming startled as I realize I wasn't even paying attention to how I got from point A to point B. I know God is using this journey to show me some things about myself, things He wants me to allow Him to change, things He wants to help blossom in me, revelations He wants to awaken within me and speak through me.

Easy is not a word I will be using to describe this journey...in fact this Jourmey is far from anything remotely close to the Island of Easy, yet somehow I'm smooth sailing in this tumultuous and often bi-polar weather. I can only hope to successfully and obediently complete this race set before me and truly bring glory to God's name as He rolls back the tape of my life.

So here is what I have been up to:

The Launching of My New Website... C h r i s t i n a M i c h e l e

About Me

Apparel

Candles

Accessories

Gluten Free Living

Blog

 I have thoroughly enjoyed blogging via MyLifeWritten and will continue to do so for now. However, my life is merging into something different and most often you see me writing/blogging via ChristinaMichele or ChristianTalkSpot. I hope you will join me and follow me on these NEW Adventures...it's Still MyLifeWritten just perhaps an additional novel, a next chapter, a new book...I'm not quite sure yet, but I'll let you know when I do.

You can link to my ChristinaMichele FB Page and click on LIKE or Follow Me on Twitter @ChrstnaMchele or visit ChristianTalkSpot and be inspired. 

Thank You to all of you who have journeyed with me from the beginning or who are just joining in...Everything is purposeful. You have blessed me by reading and following me and I hope to have blessed, encouraged, and inspired you in some way on your own journey.

Until the Next Post...

LOVES&HUGS,
Christina

Now That'll Make Me Smile...

I am the type of person who "makes due with what I got" or I make what I got do.....lol! I am c r e a t i v e and experimental even if it means something won't come out perfect. Sadly my desire for perfection keeps me both unsatisfied and self-conscious when having to "share" my work. The great thing about fearless efforts is stumbling upon something amazing. The not so great thing is when it turns out to be a total flop. To elaborate here I would like to focus on FOOD! 


I tend to create new things, especially with having food allergy limitations. I don't always have everything I need to create so I make what I have work. It is very common for me to look up a recipe on a certain food item and then find 5 other recipes, all tweaked differently, and fashion my own recipe. I am not "the best" Mommy Chef in town. People don't go around talking about my spectacular meals. I do tend to get excited though when I have found something to enjoy. I make food for my own tastes, which are unique. You may or may not like things the way I do, but I gotta eat so....I need excitement in my food when I am limited in what I can have. A Gluten Free(GF) - Soy Free(SF) - Chocolate Free - Partial Dairy Free(DF) diet with common fruit and veggie limitations (broccoli, carrots, oranges, apples...to name a few) can make life boring. When I find something I like, I am eating the heck out of it - everyday - all day!!! 


Now I am fully aware of the p l e t h o r a of Foods available to me that I haven't even tried before and I am working on bringing more food excitement into my life a little at a time. My toughest crowd of people to please is my kiddos, mainly my middle son Camron. If I can thrill his taste buds I can stamp SUCCESS on my work...even on my life! These moments propel me forward, give me purpose, make me just SMILE!!!! Yes!!!!


Today, after many months, I have finally made my Homemade GF Bread. Admittedly, I have been somewhat lazy, or lets say uninspired to bake for awhile. However, buying $5 GF Bread that lasts all of no days, can get pricey! My kids love to eat GF bread with me. My most Favorite GF brands are Rudi's, Udi's, and Kinnikinniks. Mostly you will find a loaf or more of Rudi's in our freezer. The kids have been begging me to make my bread, but I just didn't have the motivation to commit to the lovely process of bread making. It was really sad actually! How does one perfect a recipe if one does not bake? 


So today after my delicious smelling bread came piping out of the oven, the kids ran over beaming asking if I made my bread, begging for a slice! Then they walk away smiling saying, "Mom's bread is the best bread, better than any bread!" 


We have eliminated all "chemical" bread from our diet (bread on the shelves, bread with ingredients you can't understand that are a mile long list). After years of eating it, "chemical" bread ranks pretty high, especially the special gourmet kinds, with my kids taste desires. I have not ventured into making the Wheat Versions of these breads, or any versions of these breads yet (one day). The mere fact that my kiddos AND hubby Love my bread makes me so fulfilled inside. I can't say that I 100% feel confident in their love of my bread, I may still be suffering from rejection issues...lol! I do know that when my little tad bit of acceptance-pride pushes out of the way, I beam a myself with that good-sense-of-pride in my accomplishments. 


So after my long drawn out story about Pride, Smiles, and Bread....I am happy to say that I have a satisfied family and some bread to eat! :)
(Now if I have to share it with "other" people than I may still need to work through some issues...)