Hallelujah! (I never spell that right.)

Last week I was down for most of the week.  My dh finally talked me into going to the doctor.  Found out that there isn't much they can do, I'll have to live with the malady for awhile, but when I was there, she tested my thyroid.  Hypothyroid.  That's me.  Tired? It's hypothyroid.  Joint aches-hypothyroid.  Cold-hypothyroid.  Weight gain-hypothyroid.  Stressed, depressed-hypothyroid.  Can't play piano-hypothyroid.  Or maybe not.  How wonderful is that!  To have a name for it and a treatment.  She wants to put me on synthroid, which is fine, but first I'm trying some suppliments.  I've been doing some research and people get relief without being on meds the rest of their lives.  So I'll try the natural way first and then if I don't feel any improvement I'll get meds.  Reason to rejoice.  I don't have to be tired and cold all the time anymore.  And these 15 pounds I've put on could have an answer too.   God is good.

On another note, my dh is trucking through Illinois, Indiana and all points south today.  I've heard it's horrid.  If he comes to mind, would you pray?  I think it's pretty nasty down there and though he's the best truck driver in the world, there are times to pull over and wait it out.

Blessing to you and yours.

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Cold Weather and Drop Spindles

The days have warmed to above zero temps, but we'll be below zero at night until July 4th.  Okay, I exagerate, but there's no relief in sight. 

Imagine-waking in the morning, pouring a hot bath with baby oil and patchouli, grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and two giant chocolate chip cookies and soaking until you're good and ready to face the day.  This morning I feel spoiled and oh so blessed. 

Trying to spin wool with a drop spindle and I was warned that it takes awhile before you get the knack.  This is a lesson in patience and I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.  But we'll keep trying.  We have a pound of roving to spin and I don't want to waste it.  Any pointers?

Since I'm feeling so much better,(been in bed all week), I think I'll venture outside now and check the livestock.  It's a balmy -10 and the sun is shining. 

May God bless  your day.

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Out with the old, In with the new

Here's the deal.  While bringing the trash to the dump, we broke our kitchen garbage can.  It was just one of those cheap plastic things.  Well, I've been looking around trying to find one to replace it, but I want something different.  Our kitchen trash doesn't go into a cupboard, so it sits out for all to see.  I want something asthetically pleasing.   I'm looking for ideas.  This isn't a contest or a challenge, but what kind of container could I use?  I tried an old milk can.  Not a good idea.  My kitchen is very old, farmhouse in blue and yellow.  Now I know this isn't the most urgent need, but light-hearted.  Got ideas?  I'd love to hear them.  Maybe I'll even come up with some kind of prize....(Watch out)

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Passing on Frugality

Everyone has been passing on frugal tips.  Most of the ones I use have already been posted.  My dd3 showed me just how much she's learning from me the other day.  She goes to visit her mom every other weekend.  They go to the laudromat to wash clothes.  She came home with a pocketful of used dryer sheets last weekend.  I asked her why, when we don't have a dryer.  She said that they still had alot of smell in them and so she was going to use them in her dresser drawers and to put with her clothes when she dries them over the heat ducts.  A regular chip off the....

Also, I use plates and those plastic bags you put vegetables in in the grocery store to put away leftovers in the fridge.  That way I don't have to buy plastic wrap.

Have a blessed night.

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Organics and Herbs

There are so many interesting things in this world that I have a desire to learn.  I always end up spreading my resources ( brains, strength, faith) too thin.  Our family is starting a truck garden this spring to help pay for our farm.  It's a bit overwhelming, but I'm not planting two acres the first year.  Maybe 1/2 acre.  There's so much I still need to learn about marketing.  The growing part should be fine, but how do I price, bag, display?  I've been reading some good books on this, but I think finding someone who is doing it would be very valuable.

Now I'm looking for information on Christian Natural Healing.  I have many books on using herbs, but I want something more in depth.  I grow alot of herbs and I really enjoy it, but most go to waste, because I don't use them like I should.  Maybe somehow this could go along with our truck garden enterprise.  Maybe I should sit back and listen to God instead of going in all directions?  Maybe the desires of my heart were put there by God? 

Well, better get back to school.  If anyone has any recommendations for courses or books to study, I would really appreciate it.

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