Waiting on God

Waiting on God: New Years - Remember

2012-01-02T11:47:00.000-06:00

New Years - Remember

2012-01-02T11:41:00.000-06:00

Seems strange to post that remembering should be part of your New Year...but that is exactly what I am striving to do this year - Remembering that God loves me.
There are so many things I hope for this year but all of them involve in remembering who I am in Christ and pulling from the deepest most loving pool within me. I cannot hope to achieve anything worthwhile if I do so without this love in my life. So each day I begin my day saying - God loves me, Christ loves me, the Holy Spirit loves me. Out of that pool of love I move forward forgiving myself and forgiving others. Out of that pool I dip and rinse fear off of me, and remember who I am. With each day the ritual begins in 2012 remembering and allowing God's love to wash over me until yes..you can feel it too! That is my goal for 2012.

Peace to you,

THE TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS DOES "AMERICAN PIE" | Video of the Day - 98.7 The River

2011-11-18T15:59:00.000-06:00

THE TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS DOES "AMERICAN PIE" Video of the Day - 98.7 The River

Will they be welcoming you in 2012?

2011-09-23T22:07:00.000-05:00

CASP Moms

In June 2012 we will be returning to CASP - a school for special children and adults in Lima Peru. The mom's will welcome us, just like they did in this picture in 2011. They will hug you and you will cry! But then the day begins, laughter, tears, joy, and chaos...a wonderful beautiful week. I hope you will join us this year...we have one person especially that I am very eager to take..Jeremiah! It will be his first mission trip and I know no matter what he will show us how to love with great passion.

Gardner “Las Guapas Team” TAKES STEPS TO ENSURE A WORLD WITHOUT BREAST CANCER

2011-08-26T11:24:00.000-05:00

I wrote my own press release today. ...

Local Resident Commits to Walk 60 Miles in Three Days for the Cause

– Sixty miles in one direction can take you many places, but Georgia Hale, Gardner resident, has joined thousands of breast cancer supporters in preparing for the 2011 Susan G. Komen San Francisco 3-Day for the Cure® because 60 miles can take her closer to finding a cure. After months of training and fundraising, participants will walk 60 miles during three days to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs.

“This is my 3rd year participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure,” said Hale. “Through my participation in this event I know I am making a personal impact on the breast cancer movement. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure is challenging, but the opportunity to have an impact is enormous.”

I started walking in 2007 when my mother died of uterine cancer. I was looking for a place to work out my grief and stand by other families who were loosing their moms to cancer. The 3 day walk provided me the opportunity to heal from my sadness and at the same time offer healing and hope to many more. I am blessed to be part of a solution to a cancer that affects way too many.

Each walker is supported by coaches and online assistance aiding in all aspects of training and fundraising. Additionally, clinics, meetings, training walks, teams and buddy walkers provide ongoing encouragement.

The Susan G. Komen San Francisco, CA 3-Day for the Cure starts on Friday morning, September 9th and ends with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, September 11th. Walkers cover about 20 miles a day, traveling at their own pace. Hundreds of volunteer crew members support the walkers through the three-day journey providing meals, refreshments and snack stops, gear transport, hot showers, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and 24-hour medical services. The 3-Day for the Cure is the greatest distance you can go in the fight against breast cancer.

More than 1.4 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer globally each year. To help Georgia hale reach her goal by making a donation, visit www.the3day.org or to learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY.

About the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. 3-Day for the Cure participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Funds raised impact breast cancer research and community-based breast health and education programs. The national series sponsors for the 3-Day for the Cure Bank of America and New Balance. Please visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY for more information.

The 2011 3-Day for the Cure Series includes 14 events in

Boston (July 22-24) San Francisco Bay (Sept. 9-11) Tampa Bay (Oct. 28-30)

Cleveland (July 29-31) Seattle (Sept. 16-18) Dallas/Fort Worth (Nov. 4-6)

Chicago (Aug. 5-7) Washington, D.C. (Sept. 23-25) Arizona (Nov. 11-13)

Michigan (Aug. 12-14) Philadelphia (Oct. 14-16) San Diego (Nov. 18-20)

Twin Cities (Aug. 19-21) Atlanta (Oct. 21-23)

-more-

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Race for the Cure and the 3-Day for the Cure, we have invested more than $1.9 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

Groaning

2011-07-12T08:32:00.000-05:00

^{Romans 8:26} In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

Today as Jeremiah and I prayed for those with mental illness and their families..Jeremiah gently grabbed my head and groaned. I thought of this verse and how the Holy Spirit enables us to pray even in our groaning.

As Jeremiah held my head and groaned we continued praying and then broke out into song and thanksgiving. We hope you are able break into song this morning as a result of knowing God is listening to your groaning.


Peruvian Llama chewing and groaning aka praying :)

Peace be with you!
Pastor Georgia & Jeremiah (prayer partner extraordinaire)

PS: We picked the llama picture from Peru because we liked it. Hope you do to.

Can I just say I need a moment...

2011-07-09T16:07:00.000-05:00

I have had the most hectic and crazy day. Before I get to the tipping point of my day let me just add a few comments for those of you who are blissfully unaware of what it takes to raise a special child with different abilities. Here is a "typical" day:

5-6am woken by the sounds of singing, doors and cupboards being opened.
6-7 help him bathe by removing clothes, running water, and starting laundry (we usually go through 4 outfits a day)
7-8 cook breakfast, help him eat breakfast, clean up, and medications
8-9am more laundry, and start video program Veggie Takes
9-10 snack, clean up bedroom, check bed for needed clean sheets, check closet for medications that may need to be ordered, check schedule for upcoming appointments
10-11 bathroom break - lead him to the bathroom and help with toileting, laundry, try to eat my breakfast and go through general house cleaning
11-12 Prepare lunch, serve lunch, clean up, and remove any objects that have been taken from closets, or other persons rooms
12-1 more laundry, toileting, and putting Veggie tale movie in for 30 minutes.
1-2 do any items outside that can be done with him such as getting mail, or running to get gas, if the weather is not too hot.
2-3 snack and toileting, video
3-4 afternoon meds, snack, and bath if needed.
4-5 put laundry away, toileting, and vacuum rooms.
5-6 cook dinner, serve dinner, clean up dinner
6-7 toileting, teeth brushing (if he will let me), meds
7-8 video, and will perhaps lay down
8-9 asleep...sometimes... 10 or 11 pm

In between the non scheduled items, are these types of events, singing, trying all the doors to see if I've left one unlocked so he can escape or get into something he's not suppose to and accidents like this morning he found my cold cup of coffee and poured it out on the table.

Anyways it is not easy having an adult child with different abilities that needs constant care but Dwayne and I love him and for the most part welcome the day to day activities that always leaves us exhausted.

For the most part we feel we do a good job and then today...I received a letter that Jeremiah's insurance will be cancelled at the end of July because of missing paper work. I will admit we called for an extension but missed the extension deadline. So in the middle of the day today I spent 2 hours completing that paper work (which I couldn't complete until this Friday due to our lawyer being on vacation). I sent it in and now all we can do is pray that somehow and somewhere there is mercy for this mom & dad who try our best every day...but yes we mess up and forget somewhere between breakfast, seizures, toileting, and bed time that we are to fill out paper work.

Jeremiah admits his mom does need a moment (maybe 2)

So can you please also take a moment and pray.

Peace!

Just Me and the yellow brick road

2011-07-01T08:20:00.002-05:00

Been a long morning already today with Jeremiah up at 2:30. No particular reason other than it seems he doesn't need the sleep. He is in a happy mood for which I am grateful and at the same time wonder how is his brain wired?
Our brains are amazing! How much they can take and how it tries to take care of our bodies. This past month I did a presentation with Dr. Darcy Krueger who is Jeremiah's neurologist. We called the presentation "Dr. Mom and Dr. Darcy." We both gave our help to parents and caregivers facing seizures and other illnesses.

It is at times like these that I realize how much we have learned together Jeremiah and I. Dwayne too of course he is the most wonderful father! Our whole family has been on this strange "yellow brick road" one filled with crazy scary creatures like the wicked witch trying to take our shoes and others like the tin man trying to find his heart.

Cusco Peru

Many times I have said this but I will say it again. Although I do not wish this disease on anyone and most certainly my own son, I am grateful for the beautiful people I have been introduce to on this yellow brick road. People with different abilities and their families across the globe who have made my life fuller and greater than I could ever imagine. God bless all of you today and may the special grace you've been given be shared with someone out there on the yellow brick road.

This is one of my favorite books about Peru a journal called Gracias.

Waiting for grace to return

2011-05-27T08:10:00.000-05:00

I grew up in the country and one thing that use to bug my very patient mom a bit crazy was the opening and closing of the front door. The screen door probably got opened and slammed closed at least 60 times a day so I cannot blame her for being annoyed. I would give anything for that unrelenting sound to be present in our home.

We have had a difficult week with seizures opening and closing in on Jeremiah. They began last Friday and continue to seize him today. I am so tired. We are all tired. The experience of watching someone you love seize is very difficult to explain but I will try. It is like watching an accident which continues to replay and you cannot stop it. You don't think you can go to bed, leave the house or relax in your chair because every bump or sound could mean they are starting again. At some point you realize you have to sleep or you'll go mad. You have to eat or you'll starve. You have to pray or who else is going to listen to the deep cry of your spirit?

This morning I am reminded by the psalmist who said:

Psalm 77^[a]

    For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm. ¹ I cried out to God for help;
   I cried out to God to hear me.
² When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
   at night I stretched out untiring hands,
   and I would not be comforted.
³ I remembered you, God, and I groaned;
   I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.^[b]
⁴ You kept my eyes from closing;
   I was too troubled to speak.
⁵ I thought about the former days,
   the years of long ago;
⁶ I remembered my songs in the night.
   My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
⁷ “Will the Lord reject forever?
   Will he never show his favor again?
⁸ Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
   Has his promise failed for all time?
⁹ Has God forgotten to be merciful?
   Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
¹⁰ Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
   the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
¹¹ I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
   yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
¹² I will consider all your works
   and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

If nothing else I am unrelenting. I won't let go of God even when I feel God has let go of me. Please pray for all of us, for God's grace to be revealed, for the normal sounds of summer to return.

A Broken Wall - Mourning

2011-05-18T07:04:00.000-05:00

Returning home after a disaster can be difficult if not impossible, especially if we feel responsible for the destruction. I was reading chapter one in the book of Nehemiah and thinking of how many of us experience profound changes in those people and places we took for granted and thought would be there forever.

Those in the flooding area who are returning home to find nothing but ruin, or those who had tornadoes this year and found their places of worship gone. Storms, floods, disasters are one thing that while we perhaps think our areas of life will never be impacted, we reluctantly accept them and start over. But the slow destruction that enters our lives this is even more wicked and difficult to accept.

Nehemiah had been "relocated" and asked about his people only to find out they had survived but were in great trouble and disgrace. Disgrace because their gates, walls of their great city Jerusalem was broken down and their relationship with God was mirrored in that gate.

What does Nehemiah do? He mourns, fasts and prays over the loss. He confesses in the prayer of their wrongs and accepts his own responsibility in what he has done. Then he speaks frankly to God about God's covenant. Then he does something I love - he reminds God of the promises God has made.

Today as I consider these words of Nehemiah I too think of two things: My need for confession as I enter the gates of churches whose "walls" are falling. Also my need for prayer to speak frankly to God about God's promises to the church.

Tile Wall Remnant from Saint Martin De Porres Church

O God my God, we are humbled by your continued love for us and the church which has fallen behind and in fact forgotten who you have called us to be. Help us dear God to rebuild and consider how to love again in neighborhoods who are suffering from poverty of love. Who have lost hope and looked to things to fill the void of the wall that has broken down. God, my God please bless those who continue to strive to rebuild the church despite the discouragement and distractions of this day. Bless the young who gather at the rubble who look to us as leaders. Help us to demonstrate leadership, strength, weakness, and humbleness. God the promises that have been given to our churches are still true. Help us to have courage and strength to realize them. AMEN

Eating for Your Spirit

2011-05-17T08:35:00.000-05:00

Lately I have been eating more carefully and I have noticed something great - my spirit feels better too. I have been trying to eat food that tastes good and is fresh. Not settling for something that is quick or available.
I had learn this when I was young but somewhere along the way I had forgotten. My mother always took her time making our food which was usually fresh from our garden or had been recently purchased. This was for a variety of reasons I suspect, the availability of money which was scarce resulted in our growing food or waiting until we had the money to purchase it. This also meant junk food couldn't be available because we could not afford it.

Jeremiah always enjoys his sacred table time

Eating was also a beautiful time where we shared a meal at a table set with care and love. We talked, cried, prayed and laughed a lot! The time around the table became a sacred space one where God was invited. The items brought to the table were placed with great care and respected for what they provided to our souls. We would consider the color, flavor, aroma and how each item provided to our bodies what was needed to heal and grow.

Today I begin by clearing the table to create more space for you and I hope you will join me soon.

Peace to you,
Georgia

Mother's day

2011-05-03T23:22:00.000-05:00

Mother's day is around the corner and I am feeling a bit sad. I won't go into all of the details, but there are too many good byes lately. So if you have a mom out there hug her and hang out with her this mother's day. Take the time it matters.

Now Hagrid calls...he remembers his mom :)

Peace!

Visit Nesting Falcons

2011-04-19T18:26:00.000-05:00

Visit Nesting Falcons Beautiful live cam of natural birds. Somehow watching them relaxes me and helps me with the madness of the day!

In search of a snack

2011-01-04T15:13:00.000-06:00

I am a big believer that if you crave something you should eat it even if it is really bad for you. If you don't eat it you will keep eating until you get there. At least that is what happens to me when a craving hits me hard and usually at my weakest point of the day...the afternoon.

So it happened this afternoon I was craving fritos - plain fritos a small bag would have been enough but I could not find them after walking 4 flights and 4 vending machines later. I finally decided I could settle for a cheetos bag, but it was risky. Risky because if I am not careful I will not satisfy the craving and will later go hunting until I find a bag...any bag...your bag of fritos!
Thankfully, this small bag of cheetos has seem to quiet down my need for salt and crunch. This will probably last me another two weeks or so until it hits again. And then, please if you read this and see I have a secret love for fritos...don't buy me any! I will eat them until they are gone!

Peace to you!

Georgia

new year new goals

2010-12-31T10:41:00.000-06:00

I love goal setting, planning and preparing but sometimes as I am about to achieve my goal I get scared. I am not sure why but I am sure I am not alone. Is it because we don't believe we deserve the goal? Or is it because we have to plan another one? I am not sure. So my goals for this year are as follows:
To be ordained in the United Methodist Church
To lose the last 33 pounds to reach my goal weight
To walk/run 1000 miles this year.
To spend more time with my husband
To start New Jerusalem Communities
Okay I think this is a large enough list and there is only so much I can control with these goals. I will trust God to lead and redirect as needed! Prayers always appreciated. That is where I begin the new year.

Feliz Ano Nuevo,
Paz,

Georgia :)

PS: This was a book that has helped me achieve and maintain goals!

Julieta Venegas - Limon Y Sal (Video)

2010-12-02T17:00:00.000-06:00

Lessons from Coach Jeremiah

2010-09-18T11:54:00.000-05:00

Jeremiah Coaching his Parents

We walked today as a family for Dot to Dot- pediatric brain tumor research. We led the back happily taking our time, making conversation with each other and those we met along the way. Our little group kept at it and saw how just taking the time to do something together can help inspire others and ourselves.

We walked the pace depending on Jeremiah's desire for walking. He did well only sitting down once along the way. He sang, complained, said hi and mostly held our arms as we walked and walked and walked.

I haven't walked that slow in a long time but it was good. Because of our pace we were able to laugh and connect. Funny how we hurry every where and for what? To wait at the red light, stop sign, construction team, computer to boot up? Ah today's lesson from Coach Jeremiah leader of our team was take your time and enjoy the journey.

We sang several songs along the way. Walking on Sunshine was one!

I hope you too will listen to Jeremiah's advise today.

You may only travel the trail your on once so take your time and enjoy the journey!

Peace to you,
Pastor Georgia

What Next?

2010-09-03T08:26:00.000-05:00

I've returned from a mission trip and am feeling:
Depleted
Full
Peace
Fear
Sadness
Joy!

I'm feeling everything and trying to discern what next. I have a great desire to tell people about Jesus. I cannot help it it has been inside me since I was first told in Bible stories, in vacation Bible School, in the mission field, in seminary. Every pore of my being wants to talk and sit, speak, read, contemplate this lovely person named Jesus who has given me such peace, overwhelming joy and love.

So I ask again what next? As I look at the picture of the church where Saint Martin de Porres served and is buried in Lima Peru, I am reminded that sometimes the path's in which we find ourselves serving Christ are confusing.

I love Saint Martin because he just followed Christs' call for him even though people around him said he couldn't serve as a priest. He started his little hospital, cared for the sick & for animals. He loved the Lord and did his thing!

So what next? I am plowing ahead one day at a time looking for those who need to be loved. Whether they realize it or not!

Peace to you today!
georgia :)

Would you like to learn more about Saint Martin? Here is a great children's book about him!

Celebrate the breeze

2010-05-12T17:34:00.002-05:00

I wrote this a long time ago to our team when we were experiencing the announcement of our center closing. It seemed to me today that some of you may need this reminder.

Our son Jeremiah who has Tuberous Sclerosis and is autistic knows how to celebrate life more than anyone I have ever met. He loves each day to its fullest and I would say we have many lessons to learn about life from him. Here is but one lesson.

When we ride in the car in the summer and the windows are down, Jeremiah enjoys the breeze coming into the car. Whatever is in his hand at the moment he drops. He raises his hands above his head like he is riding a roller coaster. Then he closes his eyes and laughs and the sheer enjoyment of feeling the wind and joy of the breeze on his face.

Take a moment now imagine you are in the car next to Jeremiah and drop whatever you are holding onto. Then raise your hands above your head. Feel the gentle breeze on your face and laugh. Take a long stretch and enjoy today to its fullest. You are amazing and today will bring some great joys if you will just let it go, and let God.

Have an awesome day and if anyone asks what you are doing just say Jeremiah made you do it!

Trying to decide on which retreat..help!

2010-04-22T14:48:00.000-05:00

I was checking out retreats at one of my favorite places and am trying to pick one to go to.

Thought I would let you vote for me if you want:

1) Harmonious Home

http://www.tallgrassretreats.com/HarmoniousHome.html

2) 10 Billion Beats

http://www.tallgrassretreats.com/10_Billion_Beats.html

3) Sacred Space, Sacred Time, Sacred Story
http://www.tallgrassretreats.com/AltarsandShrines.html

I've included the links to each of them so you can read it over and help me decide. (don't have to tell me why you picked it - unless you want)

Peace!

We interupt your snack...for a message from Chile

2010-03-02T08:49:00.002-06:00

It is hard to imagine the depths of pain around the world as we are hit with yet another earthquake. Here is a note from a pastor friend in Chile. Please take some time today to pray for them and if you wish to do something more practical - we are still collecting health kits. These are delivered around the world by UMCOR as first responders.

The following is the translation of a letter that I received from one of my friends living in Concepcion, one of the areas of Chile hit hardest by the earthquake.

Brothers and Sisters:
Our country is submerged in pain, death and hopelessness. The effects of the earthquake, combined with tsunamis, are indescribable. The images transmitted on television, while dramatic, do not reflect all of the pain and drama of all the victims of this great tragedy. The cities most affected are those of the 7th and 8th regions of the country. Many people there lost their lives, their homes, and their belongings. Others who survived were left, in many cases, with only the clothes on their backs. Today the government has recognized that there are more than 700 dead. There are no figures with regards to how many are injured or missing. With regard to homes, there are more than 500,000 completely destroyed and many others in a precarious condition and diffucult for people to live in.
In the area of Concepción we do not have any direct information about our churches, pastors or the theological institute we have in Concepción. (Note: I have since found out that it was flattened.) We know that there is a lot of destruction, that there are families and churches that are suffering. The area of Concepción has also suffered tsunamis like in Talcahuano yesterday, when the sea came as far up as the centre of the city, leaving a trail of death, pain and suffering.
Despite the pain, we affirm our hope, and participate in the activities of tending to the reduction of pain and suffering, and accompanying our brothers, sisters, and the Chilean people in general because there are many spiritual needs even in the midst of so much material destruction.
Your prayers and solidarity help us a lot in these moments.
May our great God bless you. Your brother in Christ,

José Luis

Play more games ----with others!

2010-02-23T16:46:00.004-06:00

I love playing games all kinds. In fact it is how I learned how to count - playing cards with my mom. But somehow along the way my time for playing stopped, especially playing games with others.

Today I spend way too much time playing games that are played alone - Farmville, bejewel, and even the occasional game of solitaire. So starting today I add a new goal during Lent to play more games with others.

I think of some of the people who played games with me and taught me to enjoy them - my mom, aunt Espe, Uncle John, and many more. The fun part wasn't playing the game necessarily but spending time together.

Last night I played volleyball with a group of others - I am thinking about playing more often and signing up for a league. I wasn't great last night but I had a great time!

What kind of games did you enjoy when you were young? Do you still play now?

Peace!

Make time to pray.

2010-02-22T12:23:00.004-06:00

(Peruvian Children in Chincha learning about prayer)

Today as I ate and read my next goal for Lent..making time to pray. People assume that preachers must have all the time in the world to pray! Ahem nope! We pastors fight the same difficulties everyone else does...at least this one does - life!

The key word though in the title above is "Make" How do I make time to pray is important. And if you look at the opportunities even God helps us see where the time is you can make available. Today three opportunities for prayer came to me..and each time I prayed. First I prayed at the funeral of a friend. Then I got a call from the prayer chain..a praise! Someone who was told they had colon cancer found out they did not! Later I went to play volley ball and we opened in prayer! Yes I "made" time and God provided time for me to use. I hope you find the spaces and make the time to pray too.

While your at it help others especially children learn to make time too.

Peace!

Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy

2010-02-21T06:06:00.004-06:00

(In the picture are two of the people who demonstrate the 3 E's everyday!)

Goal four was added yesterday - living with the 3 E's. As I consider each of them they are possible if I do them with genuine care.

Energy - Living my life with energy would require that I am rested! Not always a priority as a mom, pastor, friend! But I must rest if I want to give everything I have into each day of my life. Rest and Go!

Enthusiasm - Living with enthusiasm means living with hope. Being hopeful through all and being excited about the opportunities and directions I am going. Trusting in the moment instead of getting all wrapped up on what might be and allowing others to show me their goals and respond with genuine support and love. Hope and Cheer!

Empathy - This requires being still and listening without inserting myself into the situation. What helps me to not judge is to stay in the moment with that person. Be still and Love!

Do you need to work on any of the three E's? If you were to choose one which one would it be and why?

Simple foods

2010-02-19T12:04:00.005-06:00

Drank 8 glasses of water, ate better yesterday and cut off the snacking. Today I add this goal: Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

Time to read the ingredients! As my friend Rob Allen suggested ..only eat foods that a third grader can pronounce in the ingredients. Okay! I just looked in my food bin that I use to add ons for emergency lunches suppers etc....none of the foods their apply! I am going to have to make my own. Looks like home made pop corn just made a comeback.

I am really thankful that coffee beans are natural!

Do you have any ideas for good food to pack in lunches that are made from real food ingredients?