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Food Therapy

Nutrition and Wellness

Clara, the Dishwasher

This morning I woke up thinking about a conversation I had with someone referred for weight loss awhile ago. I haven't been able to get it off my mind, and while I don't have the time to write the post - it's a story that needs to be shared. Clara was referred by her doctor to a dietitian because she needed to lose weight. weight loss from her doctor. Clara knew she needed to lose weight, but she ... Read the Post

Soul Food: ‘Tis the Season

'Tis the season for peace and joy, The season of giving more than one toy. 'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer, The season for laughter and drinking beer. 'Tis the season for stress and worry,   Because let's be honest, there is so much to get done - it's time to hurry! Dear Lord,  As much as I love the season of Christmas, I'd be lying if I didn't say it can be a ... Read the Post

Soul Food: Be Bold

Be Bold. How many times I've heard this. How many times I've said this. But it's always sounded so generic, so routine, so cliche. Until today. This morning my alarm went off way too early. At the first sound, I remember hearing, WHAT was I thinking when I set my alarm for this time? It's really early and freezing, I've been working really hard, I need the sleep.  After ... Read the Post

Soul Food: Perfectly Designed Planners

Dear Lord, I like to plan things out. I love schedules, agendas, and perfectly planned out planners. I've been told you are the master planner. I've heard you have a perfect plan for me, and actually for all of us. We are told everything happens for a reason. But you haven't shared this master plan with me, and sometimes it gets frustrating not knowing what's next. Not knowing our schedule, ... Read the Post

I like to plan things out. I love schedules, agendas, and perfectly planned out planners. I've been told you are the master planner. I've heard you have a perfect plan for me, and actually for all of us. We are told everything happens for a reason. But you haven't shared this master plan with me, and sometimes it gets frustrating not knowing what's next.

The gift I didn’t ask for…

As I wrap up the final page of this decade, I reflect on the most beautiful gift I received. Over the past year, my uncle had a hard battle with cancer. During this time and suffering, he let me in, sharing his most beautiful and intimate thoughts on God's love for all of us. He let me and anyone else he could know he was not angry at God for this, and he trusts it's all for good. Over the past ... Read the Post