Thomas Nelson Publishing is trying a new form of advertising. They will send you a free copy of a new book in return for a published review on your website as well as amazon. Apparently this is MUCH cheaper and hopefully more effective means of advertising than typical means. My first book is in the mail. Review to come soon.
Sarah’s Blog
Finding lost friends
It’s been fun for me to find old friends from high school, college and beyond the last couple months using facebook. I’ve even been able to reconnect with family that I haven’t seen for years. Many will say this is a fake way to relate to people but I would say it’s impossible to really connect with over 200 people. Facebook makes it easy to know the basics of what is going on in their lives. Now, I don’t suggest this is the way to relate to close friends. Good old-fashioned sitting down and talking is the best for...
White Chili
So I have tons of beans that I need to use up. If you have a good recipe, I would love to hear it. Tonight I made white chili…yummy. White Chili Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 lb large white beans, soaked overnight in water, drained 6 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, chopped (divided) 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 cups diced cooked chicken 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper,...
So addicting….
Butterscotch oatmeal bars…oh they are so delicious. I confess that I could not stop eating them. It went beyond chocolate (amazing huh?)! Here is the recipe but I warn you that they are too good! Fudge (Butterscotch) Oatmeal Bars Preheat oven: 350˚ Uses 15 x 10 pan or several smaller ones. Crust: 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 3 cups oats 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to creamed mix. ...
Sweet Abby
It’s amazing how quickly you can fall in love with a child. Abby is just so sweet especially now that she smiles a lot more often. She’s making cooing noises and almost what seems like a laugh. Last night she slept for 6 1/2 hours….it was like heaven especially since the night before she was up at least 4 times. I think she is beginning to recognize Paul and I. I can tell that she knows my voice. She also knows that when I hold her that I am also her milk source We take Abby everywhere...
So what do I do all day long?
Whoever said being a full-time mom is easy is CRAZY!! Yesterday, I made curtains, managed to take a shower, and played with our new camera for Abby. In between, I fed, changed, rocked, and walked Abby. I find that I am NOT very efficient with tasks anymore. I can’t finish one without interruptions and then I must admit that I get sidetracked. Today, Abby had her 2 month appointment with the dreaded….shots. She was not happy. She did fall asleep while I was at Walmart and on the drive home but as soon as I got her out of...
Electricity Shortages?
So I was talking to my parents today and the first thing my dad says is “If we lose our connection, it’s because they are cutting off electricity for hours at a time here”. About 10 minutes into our conversation, sure enough, the connection was gone. Unfortunately, for them, it is 4:30, time for dinner. This is the 3rd day of electricity shortages. And this from a country that is supposed to host the World Cup in 2010 – yes, South Africa! Apparently, people have been warning that this would happen and now it has. The domino effect has...
Slander
When I am in a situation where confrontation is taking place and I am being lied about, I am not quite sure how to approach this. At times, I feel really defensive and I want to clear up the “misunderstanding” or blatant slander against me. We are, after all, supposed to love truth. At the same time though, I know it is just my pride that does not like taking a beating. I am sinful - more than you know. Shouldn’t I be content knowing that what someone is saying is a lie and that my Heavenly Father knows...
Glucose Tolerance Test
The glucose tolerance test sucks! I didn’t think I had to have it in the first place but then there I am being called in for it. They really have a way to convince young mothers “It is for your baby….you do want to be healthy for your baby, don’t you? Do you know what all could happen if you don’t take this test?, etc, etc”. So I up my carbs for three days per doctor’s orders. Then I fast for 12 hours before taking a super sugar drink. You have to wait three hours before you can go...