just wanted to say...

that life is so beautiful. don't you agree? maybe it's because I'm still buzzing from a perfect Sunday morning message, but I'm really feeling good today.

our message was about making a comeback, and I am SO ready for a spiritual comeback. I'm ready to pour my life into the good things.

I think fall started last night. I could smell it this morning, and it. smelled. good.

if you know Gilmore Girls, you know how Lorelai can smell the snow. I can TOTALLY relate to that... I can smell the leaves changing. not just after it rains, or once they have fallen. I start smelling it the minute it happens, I swear.

fall is the best season. I'm going to make Shepherd's Pie and Pumpkin Bread tonight, and take a walk with my husband.

la vie est si, si belle.

in these tough economic times.

I was hoping this could uplift some of my friends.

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Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:26-34 (NIV)

good way to enjoy extra veggies.

if you grow your own veggies, or if you just hate throwing away food, this is a TASTY way to use those extra vegetables.

here's my recipe:

MEDITERRANEAN DILL SALAD

1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 Large Tomato, diced
1 Cucumber, diced
3 Stalks Celery, diced
2 Stems Fresh Dill, diced

3/4 Cup Light Sour Cream
2 TBS Lemon Juice

Dice vegetables, combine in one bowl. Add dill, sour cream, and lemon juice. Stir until each veggie is covered. Chill and enjoy!