Karis & Titus over the holidays
Happy New Year!
It is a joy to be back here with an update for you all…We had a wonderful holiday season and I am eternally grateful for all that the Lord has done in my life through the trial of dealing with insomnia. God has been so good! He has taught me that self-pity leads only to depression. It is an unprofitable practice! Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has been my desire. What great blessings He has poured out on me! He has guided me to recognize that I was putting my faith in methods and medicines and not trusting in His sovereign care. Once I stopped trying all these different methods, and rather simply trusting that if He desired me to sleep, He would grant it, I began to sleep better. I also cut back in many different areas of my life. My husband and I carefully prayed and agonized over what we needed to let go of, and the Lord graciously sustained me. Taking a technology break for three weeks was so valuable. We had to let go and re-evaluate what God has called us to as a family. I am here to testify that God is a merciful, sustaining God. He cares for each of His children intimately. Even when I was overwhelmed to tears, He has sustained me. He has taught me to continue working as to the Lord even through my tears. Here are a few notes from my journal over the last few weeks:
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” – 1 Cor. 9:24
The Lord has used this verse to show me the importance of continuing to fight the good fight, even when I am weary, tired, or overwhelmed, He calls me just to do the next thing. Fix my gaze upon Christ and His calling! He has called me to wifehood and motherhood…well, then I will do it! I will serve as unto the Lord by doing the next thing. Don’t get consumed with the huge to-do list. Simply ask, what is the next thing? Do it with all your might! Making breakfast? Changing a diaper? Work through your tears if necessary.
‘Many a questioning, many a fear,
Many a doubt, hath it’s quieting here.
Moment by moment, let down from Heaven,
Time, opportunity, guidance, are given.
Fear not tomorrows, Child of the King,
Trust them with Jesus, DO THE NEXT THING.
Do it immediately; do it with prayer’
Do it reliantly, casting all cares;
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand
Who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing.
Leave all resultings, DO THE NEXT THING.- Anonymous
Aaron and I over the holidays
Overall, he has taught me to be still before the Lord, as Psalms 37:7 states, “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.” I worry, I fret, I doubt His care, but this verse commands me to be still, to wait, to simply trust that God has a plan. He may call me to continue to endure this, but for now, I will be still. I will cultivate my relationship with the Lord by daily coming before Him and renewing my mind in His word.
What does the future hold? I am not sure…it may include more sleepless nights, but overall, I know I serve a sovereign God!
Where will I go from here? I am excited to begin blogging again, but I am purposefully cutting back. My plan is to post 2-3 times per week (2 posts consistently is my goal). I am still praying about what I ought to write about and where to take this blog, so I would love your prayers and input. I am just taking it a day at a time still. I want this blog to be about strengthening wives and mothers to be passionate about cultivating their homes, joyfully serving their husbands and children. I don’t want it to be about Lindsay. I want it to be about the LORD. That is my prayer for this New Year. Stay tuned…
Lindsay, I wish you many blessings for you and your beautiful family in this new year!
Aaron and you look like you got some good rest during the holidays.
Your blog is an amazing project, so inspiring and generous. I think it stays true to its name. Thank you for all you share so sweetly with other homemakers out there!
lindsey –
have you thought about compiling some of this into a book? i have really appreciated your perspective and thoughts (Christian wife/mother, living green, eating whole foods, simple living, raising babies to serve the Lord…) you should think about it! blessings and peace in the new year!
-sara
Hi Lindsay. Thank you for this post. I have been discouraged about some health problems lately, and this morning while reading the Word, the Lord reminded me of what He had taught you through your insomnia. Thank you for your words. I am encouraged to trust. TRUST and rest. Psalm 18, especially the first few verses, blessed me this morning, and I thought of you too.
I just wanted to share with you that your blog has been a blessing to me (and, therefore, my family). I have especially enjoyed your posts on nutrition, as well as your recipes. It is so hard to find Christians who eat the whole foods way! I do pray that the Lord would bless you & give you direction!
Wish you and your family a happy new year!
Thank you for this article – it was a great encouragement for me in a very difficult situation. You and your life always seem so perfect, you seem to be a perfect mother and wife and I could never imagine that there are times when you feel overwhelmed and struggling. Your thoughts and the poem have been a great inspiration for me and gave me the firmness and the trust to do the next thing.
Thank you.
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your blog, not only for all I’ve learned from it, but just how you approach it. I appreciate that you only post 6 times a week (or 2 now) and that when you do post it is thoughtful and purposeful. Of all blogs I have peeked at, yours is the only one I have stuck with. So many others post incessantly and then the posts are so much less meaningful. Then it just becomes one more thing I can’t keep up with. Thank you for your encouragement in the Word and focus on your role.
I just want to say that I have been reading your blog for a while and I LOVE it. I love that you talked about Psalm 37:7 in this post, I just discovered this verse during my quiet time today and God is definitely speaking to me through it. It is so sweet how God can use the same verse to speak to people in different situations!
Thank you, thank you for all you have been inspired to write. I really appreciate all of your posts. I know that you will write what you feel prompted to write about and we will all continue to be blessed! You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.
I have only been following your blog for a few months, but I wanted to thank you. I became a stay at home mother with the birth of my son but struggled terribly with it. I loved being with him but couldn’t figure out the ins and outs of managing my home, sanity and values in my new role. I was ready to give up and go back to work and put him in daycare. Your blog has helped me figure out how to live green, be frugal and get the most out of my role as wife and mother. You will never know what you’ve done for my family, but we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I pray that the Lord gives you the strength and direction you seek.
I just wanted to thank you for your encouragement and for sharing your life with us. I’ve learned so much, questioned many things and made choices from many things I’ve read. Your words are encouraging and your fruit shows through your faith.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Best,
Happy new year! It’s good to see you back and so filled with grace! I haven’t been a reader for long, but have been touched in the short time I’ve been reading. Thanks for being such a blessing for so many!
I came across your site several months ago and it has a been a blessing and great encouragement to me since. I too have two small children and lately it has been a struggle to joyfully serve them. There have been several occasions, including today, that I have read a timely posting that has helped me to refocus on Christ and not myself. Thank you for the rich Christ-centeredness that is evident in everything your write.
Hey Lindsay,
I just want to let you know that I really enjoy your blog! I am 18 and aspire to be a wife and mother someday in the Lord’s timing… You mentioned about worry in your post and I thought maybe this article would help if you have time to read it.
http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/thinking-biblically-about-worry/
Happy New Year!
-Emily
Lindsay,
Your blog has been a blessing to me. I am 48 years of age and wish that when I was your age I had the Godly insight that you share in your postings. You are such an encourager and an inspiration to women of all ages. You and your beautiful family are in my prayers.
Glad to see you are back. I do not post much; but do enjoy your site!
My daughter and I were just talking about insomina. One thing someone told me years ago was to sit and pray and list my blessings while having trouble sleeping. The thought was that if it was Satan trying to keep me awake and then defeated through sleepiness during the day — he would stop – not wanting his efforts to draw me closer to the Lord. If the insomia was for other reasons – well I would be strengthened spiritually through the time I spent awake. It has helped me through the years.
So glad to see you back. I hope to visit more regularly this coming year. Happy New Year!
Blessings,
~Martie
I’m glad you’re back! I’ve missed reading your posts. Your children are absolutely PRECIOUS!! Karis looks just like you! Blessings!
Hi Lindsay. I just wanted to say that I always enjoy and am encouraged as I read your posts. I also appreciate your transparency of this post. While I don’t struggle with insomnia, I do struggle with staying balanced and keeping my priorities in line. I pray you will find a way to balance caring for your family and your ministry through blogging. I am a christian wife and homeschooling mom of special needs children, so I appreciate all your topics, especially relating to homemaking, health/environmental concerns, and striving to be an excellent wife and mother. Thanks so much for sharing your time, talents and knowledge with others. Love and peace in Christ, Sarah
Good for you Lindsay. I am always in awe of all you do. I hope you get some “Lindsay” time in there.
Speaking of prayer and input I do have a request maybe you could address in your blog some time. I have prayer and meditation ADD. The way you speak of your quiet time with the Lord and listening to the Lord makes me long for that. I don’t actually hear anything or feel anything while I am praying. I am unable to keep my mind from wandering. Do you think prayer is a learned skill or something that comes more naturally? Is prayer the same thing as meditation? Perhaps I am in the minority with my problem. I am hoping this will be helpful to others and worthy of posting about.
Thank you for continuing on your blog! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Lindsay, I just wanted to let you know how much I have learned from your blog over the last several months that I have been keeping up with it. I’ve learned so much about being frugal & healthy all to serve the Lord better with all of our resources. I have referred several of my friends to your blog & they have found it very helpful as well. Thanks for all the time & effort you put into blogging. I, for one, really appreciate it & am encouraged by your posts on a regular basis. Happy New Year! – Meghan
Hello Lindsay,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your blog and all your efforts on this blog. I have been reading you for almost a year, but have never commented. I have been wanting to change our life styles to a much simpler life which included eating whole foods the way you do. My budget doesn’t always leave room for this so I have had to learn to just work in what little changes I could afford. I really appreciated your blog because it is so informative and helpful. I love your post about cooking and making things at home. You have been such a help to many. I am sorry you suffer from insomnia and hope you can overcome it soon. I too suffer from it because of my grave’s disease. It can get really hard when you have little ones whom seem to never get tired. Just hold fast to what God has given you and this too shall pass! God bless you and thank you so much for such an encouraging blog!
Joy
You have such a beautiful family! I love your blog because it reminds me of the importance of simplicity, the joy of motherhood, and the humility of serving and loving others. These are the reminders I need as I go about my daily routines. I struggle with restlessness and the monotony of diapers and dishes. But when I see other women like you out there, I am reminded that all my actions are an act of worship to God, and my perspective shifts back in focus again. Thank you for sharing your life and learning with us! I pray that God will give you rest and balance for your family. (By the way, your daughter has your smile, and it’s joyful!)
You will never know how much your blog has inspired and encouraged me as I learn to strengthen my relationship with the Lord, serve my husband, make healthy choices for my family and lead my children to Christ. I just want you to know what a positive difference you’re making in individual lives. I have learned so much from your blog! And the discussions I’ve read here have inspired me to reflect and pray about many areas of my life, which has helped me grow. Thank you for the time you put into this work!
It is unbelievable how God uses you to speak to all of us. I have felt much the same as you. I Cor. 9:24 is the verse that I needed to hear. Thank you so much for being real with us and encouraging us.
Hey Lindsay – I just found your site a couple weeks ago, and I have been so blessed by it already. My husband and I are both fighting a physical battle right now, and having to do the same thing you are – just press into Him and rely on Him to see us through. Thank you for encouraging so many of us with your journey and your passion for Christ. I am overwhelmed by the number of awesome Moms out there who live the same way! Is there anyone in the Texas area that follows this site? I would love to connect with someone down south about resources here. Blessings to you and your lovely family,
Christine
Lindsay,
i’m so glad you’re back.
One thing that maybe I can share with you about insomnia. I too suffer with it, (right now I am 4 months pregnant and only sleep approximately 3-4 hours per night, 7 days per week, and not 3-4 hours in a row either!!)
I take advantage of this awake time in my bed to simply pray. I don’t try to force the sleep, I just lay there and pray. We live in a world where prayer is needed 24/7. I pray for the unsaved friends/family, I pray for my husband and children, I pray for our country and its leaders, I pray for our church that is in turmoil, I pray and I pray and I pray.
I feel as if the Lord sustains my day and gives me all the strength I need to get through it. And believe me, I need strength!! I have a pre-schooler, a toddler, and I homeschool 3 teenagers as well as run a full time home based business.
I haven’t tried, (and I’m not too keen to experiment) — but I’m curious if I didn’t spend this time in prayer, if I’d be supplied with the same strength the next day…. Just a thought
Welcome back, and I’ll pray for you too!
Lindsay, I admire you for your faith.
I wish I could have faith in the same way, but for now I would love to be a witness of your journey.
Your blog is great the way it is, I am sure you will find a way to write what you mean to write.
I hope you will have a blessed year!
Karis laughs in the same way you do
Lindsay, I know I can speak for all of us in saying we all enjoy your blog. There is not an article that has not been of blessing in some way. Keep sharing your heart and we’ll listen and be blessed.
Deanna
Happy New Year! Glad to see you’re back. God grace is so amazing! He says He’ll never leave nor forsake us!
Come check me out if you get a free minute. I just created my first blog.
http://ourheritagefarm.blogspot.com/
I totally agree with your statement that self pity leads to depression…that’s been a big lesson for me too! I’ve started a 21 day Daniel Fast with our church and I’m praying that the Lord reveals more of those character flaws in me, so I can bring more glory to Him!
Welcome back Lindsay!
I just wanted you to know that I too am a stay at home mommy of two (3yo and 15 mo). Your blog has proved such an encouragement to me, way down here in GA. From the recipes, to the menu planning, to the book reviews, and mostly the encouragement to keep doing my very best as wife and mom, because it is important work. Thank you for it all. You have been a great encouragement to me.
~Emily
Lindsey, you are such an encouragement to me. I have been following your blog for several months, and God has used your words to change my life in so many ways! Since being engaged four years ago, God was calling me to be a better steward of my body and the earth. After becoming a wife and mother, I felt even more convicted about this. Your blog has helped me to find practical ways to meet these goals. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
In the coming year, I would love to hear more about your views on family planning (if you feel comfortable with sharing). One of the first things that God showed me when I started to seek Him about being a good steward of my body was that my views on family planning were incredibly worldly. I also love to hear what God is teaching you about marriage and motherhood and life in general!
I will continue to pray for you to find restful sleep, and the strength you need, all for God’s glory!
Hi Lindsay,
Just a word of encouragement for you in saying that I can relate to needing to spend time refueling in the Word of God. It is our only source as wives and mothers to help us in the overwhelming times of life. (Which for me come everyday!)
Stress to be the perfect mom, wife, housekeeper, neighbor, sister, friend and any other roles we take on can soon become a burden if allowed to take control. I was really feeling some major anxiety a few weeks ago and after taking authority over those feelings through Jesus Christ and resting in his presence I came across this scripture once again.
Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”
Thank you Jesus for freedom.
For the past year, I’ve been struggling with anxiety – sometimes so overwhelming that I feel like I can’t even breathe. I had one of those moments today and I prayed and prayed for clarity and peace. Anyway, the point of this comment is to tell you that everything you wrote felt like it was God’s answer to my tearful prayer today. I’m writing that poem you mentioned and hanging it on my fridge right after I hit ‘submit comment’. A leader of my church once said, “God does notice us and He watches over us, but it is usually through another person that he meets our needs.” Thank you.
just a note to say thanks for another post that blessed me today. Now I need to get off my rear and go do the next thing.
I am blessed everytime I read your blog, to see such a bright young woman who is serving God so early in life is such a blessing to see! YOUR encouraging to me too! The whole sleep thing, yea I deal with it too, so I need to remember GOd is ultimately in control over it.
Just wanted to leave a quick comment to let you know that I’m praying God would grant you the awareness of His grace through your struggle with insomnia. I have dealt with insomnia for over ten years, sometimes going on 3 or 4 hours a night for 6 months at a time, and sometimes going as many as 4 days with no sleep. One of the most challenging things for me has been well-intended suggestions (or simply a lack of understanding from those who have not experienced sleeplessness) given by family and friends that often bring discouragement when it is not intended. It is hard to feel like you are racing down a million different rabbit trails and never experiencing relief.
I have also found that I wrestle with more questions about God’s character during these times. It is difficult to know why something so basic, that we require to be sane and healthy, would suddenly elude us. Aside from sustenance to go one each day, I pray the Lord will give you the strength to deal with your thoughts and feelings, resting on the truths of His word and allowing the whys of the situation to be put on the shelf.
Thank you for sharing your struggles so openly. Peace be with you.
Hi Lindsay,
I am fairly new to your blog, but I have really been enjoying it and I so much appreciate you.
I have a new blog myself and my goals are very similar. I don’t want it to be about me, my desire is to be a mentor and share what God has been and is teaching me through my journey on this earth. Since I stay home with our children, this is my opportunity to touch the lives of other women without leaving my home and I can do it on my own schedule.
My encouragement to you would be to continue to share your heart because you are so real and God can work in the hearts of your readers through your transparency. As a young woman in a society where so many your age are searching for an example, you have such a powerful opportunity to show what God is teaching you for your family.
Thank you for your blog and for sharing yourself with us.
Kare
Ok this is the second time you mentioned insomnia so I have to say something now…a long time ago when I started eating a more nourishing diet, I switched from a multi and fish oil to CLO and I didn’t sleep for a month. I switched back and was sleeping on the second night. I know how hard this is, hang in there!
I would love to ramble on about all the words that are flying around in my head after reading your blog…but all I am going to say is “Thank you.” Now…on to the next thing.
Jesus Blessings.
“Father, thank you for Lindsay. Your Spirit shines so brightly through her!” I’m a young wife who can relate to your situation somewhat and I am praying hard for you – thank you for your beautiful example of perseverance and obedience to our Lord….
Beautiful.
Thanks for the post and honesty, Lindsay! Personally I’m trying to keep myself less busy as well now that the holidays are over. My comment about what to do with the site is just what you’re planning, the “next thing.” I think that as you do that we’ll be encouraged. How often have I heard a sermon or word from God from someone that was repeated at a totally different place. I think that as you go forward you’ll find what we can learn from your life and research and it will relate to where we are and what questions we are asking. Thanks again for sharing all your hard work, you’re inspiring to us all! (My husband thanks you too for all the good you’ve brought to our home!) Happy New Year!
Lindsay,
Thanks for all you do! Take all the time you need, I love your posts; however, health and family are first!! I hope your insomnia continues to get better. Hormones can be really difficult to deal with. I have PCOS so hormones have always caused me major problems since my teens. I just recently learned I have a hypo-thyroid condition as well. Have you had your thyroid checked? I believe hyper-thyroidism can cause insomnia.
On another note I wanted to pass along a product I just saw and purchased. I loved your post on the Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and have been searching for a option to replace. I first bought the San J Organic Wheat Free Tamari. I don’t like the taste as well and worry about how much alcohol is in the produt. One of the things I used the Bragg’s Liquid Aminos was is a homemade hummus recipe. My 2 1/2 year old little boy did not even want to eat the hummus when I used the San J as replacement. The new product I just found is Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Aminos (coconutsecret.com). If you ever do another related post I’d be interested to know what you think of this product. I haven’t tried it in the hummus yet. I just tried it in a navy bean soup that I made today (I had always used Braggs), it seemed ok to season the soup.
Thanks again!!!
This was such a blessing, more posts like this would definitely be warmly welcomed in my book! Being encouraged to look to Jesus is so encouraging and it is what life is all about, everyone needs a helping hand once in a while to look to Him. I am about to embark into motherhood in the coming months so it is nice to have someone running the race ahead of me shouting back during their trials “Look to Him to finish the race!” Thank you!
Great to have you back online, and thank you for the piccies, they are lovely.
I will be remembering you as you conquer you insomnia.
I’ve only been following your blog for about 1-2months, and I’ve found it really helpful. I am a single gal, but I’m learning lots of useful things I hope I can put into practice one day if I am blessed with a family of my own.
I can honestly say, your blog is one of the least about me and my lovely family blog, I have found it to be educational/encouraging more…I have never gotten the impression that it was all about Lindsay Lindsay Lindsay, which is why I like it and why we love it when you do tell us snippets/share photos of your family life.
God continue to bless and keep you this new year.
Liz, UK
So good to hear from you again. You have a terrific ministry with this blog–so glad a friend recommended it! You’ve inspired me in my own fledging efforts at a blog. I’m a grandma, far from being a young mom anymore, but I’ve found the Lord’s wisdom speaking through all generations in all times and places. Thank you and bless you as you seek His will for your life, your health, your family…and your blog in 2010.
Hi! Just wanted to say that I love your blog! It has been so inspiring and helpful. I too suffered from a lack of peaceful sleep several months back. I prayed and realized that I was not sleeping because I was struggling with a spirit of fear that would try to plague my mind at night. I had to read scriptures dealing with fear and realized that God would not be putting this fear upon me. I have been sleeping much better and I trust that soon you will also “sleep in peace” when you lie down at night. Thanks again for the wonderful blog!
That was very encouraging to read! I think I needed to be reminded of those things as well as I am a stay-at-home mom to two little ones like yours. It seems to be so easy to slip into a “woe is me” pity party and feel down in the dumps. An attitude adjustment is exactly what I need, and to remember that I am exactly where God has called me to be! I enjoy your blog and look forward to seeing where God is leading you with it!
So wonderful to read your update – I stumbled upon your blog in the last couple of months, and have just loved looking through your archives, trying your recipes, and being encouraged by your thoughts. Thank you for all the information and the glimpse into your life, as it is really uplifting to feel connected to someone else with the same desires to serve God and family, naturally and whole-heartedly
You will never regret time that you spent being a wife, mother, and parent. God has given us enough time to do the things HE wants us to do. Our job is to walk closely with Him so we can hear what He is telling us!
Blessings for your new year ahead as you listen to Jesus!
I don’t know you and I am only a little older than you but I just want you to know that I am PROUD OF YOU. God is GOOD! I hope He blesses you with more and more sleep.
about a week ago i decided that 1 cor 9:24 was my 2010 motto and verse to meditate on! it makes me happy
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
Praying for you! :0)
Thank you so much for the encouragement you always provide. Remembering to “do the next thing” has kept me going over the last few months as well. God truly does provide “grace for the moment” and strength for each day.
GRACE FOR THE MOMENT (lyrics by Tricia Walker & Buddy Greene, music by Buddy Greene)
Grace for the moment, all that I need
Grace for the moment and faith to receive
The promises given to those who believe
Grace for the moment, all that I need.
When I fret over outcomes that I cannot see
It’s for certain I’ll not have the peace meant for me
But when with thanksgiving I just look to Him
He will answer me time and again with
If I understand faith, it’s not counting on me
It’s the hope and assurance of what I can’t see
It’s the daily relying on Jesus to be
Providing more grace faithfully
Further proving His great love for me with
Lindsay,
Both you and your family are so beautiful! I am so glad that the past three weeks have been refreshing for you and pray that as you seek Him that He will continue to guide and provide for you and your family.
Prayerfully yours,
Brook
I think your blog can be about both you and God! I am definitely looking for transparency in how God is getting people through their trials and living His life through them in a unique way. Most of the time, and please don’t take this the wrong way…I tend to tune out those that sound all put together and cliche, because I want to see what is real, hard or not. I’m not saying that we should make things all about us…but I really appreciate your sharing about your struggles, because it gives me hope that Father cares about me as well! Great blog, whatever direction you take it! Peace and sleep to you!
Thanks for the update! I’ll keep you in my prayers. I have greatly enjoyed reading your blog, and I look forward to each post. It is a blessing to hear about your relationship with God. He is using you to bless many!
I have some if you’d like to try it. I’d be happy to mail you a few bags.
Have you tried kava kava tea? Yogi makes it and it’s great for anxiety/stress/insomnia! I love it because it makes me fall fast asleep quickly.
That was a beautiful testimony of what God is doing for you and through you right now. It was an encouragement to read this, and to hear from your heart. I will continue to pray for you!
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you’ve made to organize and maintain this web site. I’ve recently found it and it has been a huge encouragement to me…and to the other moms I’ve sent the link to!!! Because of the time you’ve taken to post some of your home made recipes (esp for things like soaps, body care, etc) and some of your posts and info about healthy living, I have found an encouraging and very practical place to come to follow through with some of the things the Lord has laid on my heart for this year. I am a homeschooling mom of 2 children and we live in the middle of an international refugee neighborhood, which is why we moved here…to be among these neighbors. I have seen how families are able to survive on so, so little and knew we, too could cut back considerably. Last night I made all homemade cleaning and body products for everything except toothpaste! Have you ever tried beet powder mixed with coconut oil for a blush cream? That’s my final item to make and we’ll be living the cheap, natural, sustainable road that I feel my feet are being placed upon. Less trips to the store for everything I need means more time with my precious family and more time to love our neighbors- thanks for being a part of this!!! I pray that God wraps you with His peace as you walk in faith toward restful and consistent sleep!
Hi, Alysia, I’m definitely interested about the beet powder and coconut blusher! Please let us know how it works and where you get the beet powder!
Deanna
Hi, Deanna! OK- I ordered the beet powder… http://www.americanspice.com/
I use Burt’s Bees colored lip tube for these 2 purposes. It’s over $4 a tube, so in the purchase of the powder I’ve already made up the cost of what I would be buying with the tube I’m almost out of that would need to be replaced. Shipping was $5!!! This was the best price I found online, though. Some natural food stores carry it, but call first, as most of the ones I checked near me did not have it. But, again, for the savings in both the product and the car trips to buy another thing I’d be out of it works out more than well in the long run. It can also be used to color things like frosting, cake, etc. 
I’m going to experiment mixing it with the coconut oil and when I get a good ratio I’ll send an update!!!
It was about $4.25 for 4 oz…I’m thinking enough to make lip gloss and cheek gloss for, well, maybe a portion of my lifetime!
Bless you! I’m so grateful to hear that the Lord is working in your life. He is so faithful. I’m inspired.
What a blessing to read how God has guided you. The Lord took me through the very same thing–only the insomnia belonged to my young daughter. Our flesh says “this is a problem, therefore I must work at a solution.” God opened my eyes to the problem of my attitude. Now she and I pray every evening that God would give her the night of rest He desires, and we trust Him with whatever that is. He is so faithful: our strength, our comfort, and all we will ever need. I pray that He would continue to bless you with truth and His wisdom as you walk through this time with Him.
Welcome back, Lindsay! Thank you for vulnerably sharing your insights and growth with us. God is good, and His Providence is awesome!
Lindsay, I’m so glad you’re back! I really enjoy reading your blog. It sounds like you had a wonderful, peaceful Christmas. Blessings!
Wow, insomnia is not fun. I experienced that during my second pregnancy, and I’ve thanked God many times during this pregnancy that I haven’t had to deal with the insomnia. There were days I thought I would die. I hope that God continues to grant you rest. It’s so hard to remember to just lean on Him, and not on our own strength! Thanks for being an encouragement even when you are going through a rough time. That is a ministry in itself!
i found your site about 2 weeks before you took your break and i couldn’t wait for you to get back! i have really been desiring to grow in my mothering through nurturing both physically and emotionally. your sight has been inspiring to me as you share your journey with God! thank you for being open and real about what God is teaching you…
be blessed!
I am so glad you are back! I just visited your blog today (I am a regular) and was missing your posts!
I knew God would meet you during your break and prayed that is would be a time of rest. Welcome back and thank you for sharing lessons we all need to remember.
Karis looks just like you, Lindsay! Both your babies are just precious! I have reading your blog for a couple of weeks now, and I just wanted to let you know that it has blessed me. I adore the relationship you have with Christ. It makes me want to seek him even more. Thank you!