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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
30 Things I’m Thankful For
God being perfectly loving God forgiving my sins through the sacrifice of Jesus God allowing me to come to Him in prayer my husband my kids my parents, parents-in-law, siblings, & other family a house a flush toilet electricity sunshine … Continue reading
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All-Natural Green Bean Casserole
Another recipe post, in light of Thanksgiving…. 🙂 http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/best-ever-green-bean-casserole-recipe/index.html I love this recipe. Forget the turkey, just give me a bowl of this (and some sweet potatoes and apple pie). 🙂 For the onions: Whole wheat flour works great. I … Continue reading
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A Favorite Treat
No, it’s not sugar free, but it’s preservative free (and “chemical free” if you use all organic, non-GMO, etc.) 🙂 (And also it’s fat free, like is says at the bottom of the recipe.) My favorite recipe for chocolate syrup: … Continue reading
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Guest Post–Discovering a Little Respect
by Martha McLaughlin [From Christa: Today I am happy to have my friend Martha as my guest! She recently posted the following thoughts on her blog. (You can find her blog here: http://sharingair.blogspot.com/ ) Martha is a compassionate, patient, gracious, … Continue reading
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How to Survive Chronic Illness
Random thoughts on how to survive chronic illness: Grieve your losses. Grab beauty wherever you can (pages and pages of flowers, birds, scenery, etc. on Flickr; poetry; music; a bowl of apples) and let it seep into your soul. Rest. … Continue reading
Ode to the Black Hills
So here’s the little piece that I wrote when I thought we were going to move to Arizona. But I still feel this way (and I’m glad I don’t have to say “goodbye” right now. 🙂 ) Ode to the … Continue reading
Meet Cefa!
So, (praise God), another part of my life beyond MCS is children’s books. I’d like to introduce Cefa to you. Cefa is a cute cartoon cat, with the distinction of having his own blog! 🙂 http://www.cefathecat.com/index.html Cefa stars in several … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Appreciate People Who Create Technology
Speaking of missing the internet while camping, I am very grateful for internet, computers, etc. Here are five reasons to appreciate those people who work hard to further technology: You wouldn’t be reading this if not for technology. 🙂 … Continue reading
