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Amazing Quotations

To be in our children’s memories we have to be in their lives today!  ~ Unknown



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Therobromine… what is that stuff?

Choffy naturally contains a gentle, yet long lasting stimulant called Theobromine.  This healthy stimulant provides you with an energy lift by dialating the cardiovascular system making the heart’s job easier and delivers energy without a crash or other negative effects of caffeine.

Theobromine (theobromide[3]), also known as xantheose,[2] is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant, with the chemical formulaC7H8N4O2. It is found in chocolate, as well as in a number of other foods, including the leaves of the tea plant, and the kola (or cola) nut. It is in the methylxanthine class of chemical compounds,[4] which also includes the similar compounds theophylline and caffeine.[2] (In caffeine, the only difference is that the NH group of theobromine is an N-CH3 group.) Despite its name, the compound contains no brominetheobromine is derived from Theobroma, the name of the genus of the cacao tree, (which itself is made up of the Greek roots theo (“God“) and brosi (“food”), meaning “food of the gods”)[5] with the suffix -ine given to alkaloids and other basic nitrogen-containing compounds.[6]

Theobromine is a water-slightly-soluble (330 mg/L[7]), crystalline, bitter powder; the colour has been listed as either white or colourless.[8] It has a similar, but lesser, effect to caffeine in the human nervous system, making it a lesser homologue. Theobromine is an isomer of theophylline, as well as paraxanthine. Theobromine is categorized as a dimethyl xanthine.[9]

Theobromine was first discovered in 1841[10] in cacao beans by Russian chemist Alexander Woskresensky.[11] Theobromine was first synthesized from xanthine by Hermann Emil Fischer.[12][13]

Today, I am not only thankful for my choffy, but also for its health benefits (and the fact that my children love it! :)



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January 22, 2012 - 8:41 pm

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Today, I am thankful for…

A cozy bed… as I vividly recall endless months of sleeping on the sofa.

A stove and a kitchen that works…. oh so thankful for that!

A youngest son that makes me smile all the time.

An eldest son who is mature beyond his years… smart beyond my wildest imagination… and responsible beyond expectation.

My computers… how else would i blog so much?

My God….my time, my focus, and great friends.

What are you thankful for today?



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My Tummy is Cheering…

yes it is…but it isn’t cheering for the image quality of my lunch (image created by my droid telephone).  It is simply cheering for the elements on that plate! :)

I am certain that many are wondering what I am eating since I began cleansing and working hard on all things non-toxic in my life…

Today it was simple and created in an easy crock pot...accompanied by a vast supply of Smart Water, and my Isagenix Vitamins.   Included on my plate was organic chicken, organic tomatoes, organic salsa accompanied by some organic spices and all things great to create the sauce and then some organic olives…

Those who know me well, know I cannot cook to save my life; but I make efforts with the best of them.

To prepare today’s meal, I put 6 organic chicken breasts in my crock pot at about midnight last night.  I poured atop three 12 oz cans of low sodium V8 juice, followed by black pepper (till it looked right) and some organic spices specifically for chicken dishes (each breast was “covered”).  I “cooked” it on low through out the night, and at 9 am this morning tossed in some organic salsa with Corn from Papio Baskets and Gifts (that I purchased at the local Hy-Vee)…

Once noon rolled around, I modified the temp to warm to save for the boys’ supper, and pulled the chicken from the crock, shredded it on the plate, added my organic olives, and had my fill.  All in all… a great addition to my 9-day cleanse!

Because I can – I feel the overwhelming need to tell you that next to my lunch is my shopping list for the Whole Foods Market here in Omaha.



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Inspirational Quotations :: or Must Shares…

“Either you’re going to take action and seize new opportunities or someone else will!  You cannot change anything or make any sort of progress by sitting back and thinking about it!”

I know how I have chosen to set about achieving change; but how are you going to achieve the changes in your life you desire?

 



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Today, I officially went green — I think…

atleast in the kitchen…well, we are atleast in transition.

Here is the lo-down!

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It isn’t any secret that I have struggled with my weight since baby number two came along… Alas, my General was very hard on my body; and pregnancy in and of itself is a very parasitic relationship.  Following a two/three year struggle and a return of pharmaceuticals that clearly didn’t address the issues they were created to…(they just made me gain weight)…I thought I was on a better road. Then POOF… out of no where, my seizure disorder that I hadn’t seen in full force since my pregnancy in 2001 reared its ugly head.

Since my seizure disorder reached a dramatic climax last March/April (2011), I have learned many, many things about toxicity… (check out this website and watch the video about toxicity)One of which is the cleaning supplies in our home… so as I recently (almost) finished the renovation of my kitchen and officially have the use of my stove and my dishwasher, I have used up my old stock of dishwashing detergent and have moved on to the Shaklee way of life!

Anyhoo… lets chat a little more about using it up and cleaning it out.  Last year, while my home was out of commission, the boys and I stayed with my friend Rhonda, who is a whole-hearted Shaklee advocate.  She introduced me to many things… including the economical and AMAZING work of the Shaklee cleaning products… I have observed the efficiency of these product and used them in a home without ever spending a dime… so take my word for it… they work… are fare more econoical than the store bought alternative…

Today, my Shaklee cleaning experience became official. (See Droid image below)

See… there is is… right there next to my isagenix cleansing system, my PB2, my shaklee cinch mix (this link will earn you 15% off), my Kan Chiku Sake, and a photograph I created a while back of Ms. Kayla… is my newly opened Shaklee Dish-washing Detergent. (this link will earn you 15% off),

My thoughts… if you are going green, and want to provide your home with non-toxic cleaning supplies… use this link and go Shaklee! (this link will earn you 15% off),



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The SunRise Travelers :: Starting things anew!

Starting over is HARD!

Starting anew is HARD!

Starting with a different attitude it hard… and alas, there isn’t a starting line (or a finish line 100 meters later)… mostly an abashed mess of dysfunction to muttle through, and just when one feels like the starting has eventually broken – gun fired and the 25 yard line kicks in… the lactic acid begins to form and ones muscles begin to ache. There is almost a morning over the lack of drama that once existed.

Not every process, specifically the process of life and change, is a sprint… it is an arduous, rewarding marathon… where eventually one gets runners high, and coast through on euphoria.

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My morning meditation in my Breakfast with God Book (which by the way is a great buy for 2.99$) today discussed the story of Moses and in Numbers (The children of Israel…journeyed from…the wilderness…toward the sun-rising.  Numbers 21:10-11 KJV) The writing discussed delivery from bondage and the overwhelming joy it brings. And though the story of Moses is specifically related to human bondage… lets relate it to the bondage of our hearts and our minds… dare I assert our way of life.

That bondage could be a number of things in your life:  a bad relationship, a new job, finishing a long-term project… but alas, after one is delivered… the stress of the unknown sets in … the unsettling feelings of change fall to the pit of ones stomach and he or she is forced to deal with stress.  Stress that causes damaging cortisol in ones system. (I combat my own cortisol overload with Shaklee’s Stress Relief Complex since it isn’t a secret that I have alot of stress in my life).  I, like you… TRY SO HARD to seek God during times of stress and storms; yet I know the scripture well enough to know my efforts are half baked.  It is my goal and prayer that my efforts as I continue to grow will be with a more open / broken heart.

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The following expert (taken from the book, Breakfast with God) states:

These travelers were time’s valiant great hearts.  They were journeying on the star road making their way through an inspiring land, a desert wast upheld by hope of a glorious new day, a tomorrow morning, when night with its darkness and shadows would be left far behind.

Travelers whose hopes were fixed on what was before and beyond; men of faith who followed the gleam loyally, right through to the very end; road-makers, presenting an unparalleled example of courage and bravery; men of vision, always looking ahead, never behind.

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Think today about what holds you in bondage away from your God, and how you can survive the onward march seeking Him.

My plans to stay “fixed on that which is far beyond” may be different from yours, but it is my prayer that we are headed in the same direction through the narrow gates into Heaven.  The harsh reality is Christ was Lord or a Lunatic… there isn’t an in between!  If we are headed to Eternity with our Lord and Savior… what choices do we make to ensure our efforts seeking God aren’t half baked?



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Spread Joy this Holiday Seaon!

Vote For Image
This image is loved!

as if you were a child… and Seek God… simply, plainly, and without avail.

Smile though your heart is aching…

Focus on giving with a joyful heart…



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Tips on Choosing Your Omaha Photographer

1. Never Choose a Photographer on Price alone.
2. Get recommendations from friends and appropriate colleagues
3. Review not only an online portfolio, but images from an entire gig.
4. Refuse to shop for a photographer based on price.
5. Define your wants and needs, communicate the same to your photographer.
6. Request your photographer’s advice. Chances are, they know… what to wear, who could do your make-up, hair, etc. And yes, men, this applies to you as well.
7. Unless you know your photographer well, CONTACT them IN PERSON before booking.
8. Book with a great creator of images.
9. Know that Great Images take time; allow the time it takes.

Enjoy the amazing aftermath!



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How do you sleep at night?

Truth is … not well these days.  It seems the night comes and my body thinks it is day and fights sleep as though it were the Nazi regime coming upon my body and soul.  Standing in the lines as though on the battle fields of the Civil War, and firing shots of sleeplessness my way through the wee hours of the morning.

The ongoing debate within my own mind revolves around all things media related:  chemical imbalance, depression, change of seasons, stress, my aversion to my coffee addiction, etc., but I simply cannot wrap my brain around all these things since I have been so focused on affirming within my own mind all things positive, cleansing my body at the cellular level and refocusing my addiction from coffee to (non-addictive) Choffy which we know relates to all things good.   With all its antioxidant fighting power, Choffy is right up there with wine, blueberries, and acai for health  benefits.  It is my new coffee, and my life won’t ever be the same.

I haven’t had coffee in well over seven days….and though some might attribute my lack of sleep to lack of coffee… but that logic simply won’t resolve to any sane person.

It took my a while, but my keen brain finally moved to a new ideal to remedy my inability to find rest during the dark hours.  It is Shaklee‘s Gentle Sleep Complex, which has been in my supply of natural remedies for well over a year, and I have even used it on occasion; but the insomnia I have been facing is so extreme… I took a few extra tonight.   To that end… I am headed off to spend some late night hours in meditation using the prompts from Sunset with God which, for two dollars is a great buy, by the way.  Do the one day and ship for free… buy it… it is so worth it.

 

 

 



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January 20, 2012 - 7:27 pm

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