Day 30

I have to say, no...I have to shout it!! 30 DAYS ALREADY!!! What a month, in the beginning of November I was not in a good place. Scared, nervous, and not knowing what I would find on my new journey. When I went to get on the train to see Dani I almost cried. Dani, who I never met before, wasn't going to put up with my whining, my aversion to vegetables. My husband said that is why God was sending me to a place where my pride wouldn't let me play games. He was right!

Dani gave up 12 days, 288 hours of her time, to teach, encourage, and watch me heal. What kind of person does that these days?? I ate her food ( which she paid for ), slept in her spare bed, used her gas, took time away from her normal life...and she taught me some stretching exercises to help my muscles, ( I can't believe the difference my body feels with stretching). She is a massage therapist and I was able to received some massages. I haven't had a massage in 6 years because it hurt too bad! After 3 days on the diet, I was able to be touch lightly and loosen up my muscles a bit. She made most of my meals for me and Juiced green juices everyday. Juicing is no small task by the way. She taught me so many things about UN-cooking and how to prepare my meals fast, and most importantly, she taught me the science behind Raw food! She truly gave of her self, and in essence was used to SAVE MY LIFE... I left with a true friend and am forever grateful for the love she showed!!!

I have a difficult week, detoxing is good for me but I hate it. My computer ( and printer! ) have given up the ghost, So I am without my 'mac-book' (liquid damage is not covered under warranty,) the kids 2 portable DVD player broke and Mikes computer is now crashing every two hours. I am having trouble backing up files, no Skype phone, no music, radio. AARRRGHH!!! Does anyone want to sponsor a missionary in Germany... HOUSTON, WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!! OK...I feel better for venting... Thank you for listening.

So on a lighter note, I needed a new dressing for my salad. My friend Sara told me of a raw ranch dressing in one of my books. It was fantastic, so here it is

Raw Ranch

1/2 C. fresh lemon juice
1 T. Celtic sea salt
1 T dried Chives, rosemary, oregano, and Sage
1 C. Whole, raw macadamia nuts
1/3 C. cold pressed olive oil (optional) but recommended
Water to blend easily, and to desired consistency

Blend in a high speed blender and enjoy..... If you don't have a vita-mix you can gring the nuts in a coffee grinder and then blend all in a blender.

Written in the valley of the shadow of electronic mayhem...

by your Amberlea