Prairie Oak Homestead

I am just going to be honest...I am glad this year is almost over... It has been one of the worst years for me that I can remember. I won't go into all the dreadful details, but I've been crushed, heartbroken, drained, not as close to God, confused, and I am completely worn out. I will say that despite all the awful things that happened this year, my desire to find God in all situations did not change. Yes, I drifted away in my relationship, but just last week was snapped out of my drift and my relationship grew even closer with Christ. I am ready to make some changes in my life. This year, I want to COMPLETELY surrender my life to Him. Not just in parts, but in everything.  I realized when I thought I had submitted myself to Him, in a major area in my life, I hadn't... That area? PRIDE Oh how I have mastered the art of being prideful. It is a major problem for me. How is my cooking? Is my house clean enough? Do people like me? My way of doing things is the best way,...

  They reminded me a lot of buckwheat pancakes, which I loved so much before having Celiac. I loved the nuttiness of them. These are grain free and dairy free.  Here is the recipe... 3 eggs 1 T vanilla 2 T honey 1 1/2 c almond flour (I grind my own) 1/4 t salt 1/4 t baking soda about 1/4 c water Mix eggs, vanilla, honey. Mix dry and add together. Add 1/4 c water or more to thin out the batter. Make SMALL pancakes as almond flour pancakes are harder to flip. ;) Yum! Pin It

Our dryer died two nights ago. I hadn't noticed it stopped running before it was supposed to and when I went to turn it back on, it wouldn't. My husband did some research yesterday and replaced a part. Seems to be working ok now. :)  I was encouraging to him the whole time. In the past, I would fret and hover. He has a bit of a "Tim the Tool man" reputation here at home. He wasn't shown how to fix much of anything because he and his dad didn't have a relationship until the end of his dad's life which ended when he was 50. We are thinking about getting a new washer now. We are just not sure which ones are good (top loaders, front loaders) etc. Still trying to figure that one out. :) We have errands to run today, doc appt, store, etc and I am not feeling too wonderful for it all. Didn't sleep much last night and I'm feeling weak today. I hope I can finish out this day successfully. I will do what I can.  I am thankful for my Mr. Fix It and I hop...

I can't begin to tell you how good these are! With all my issues with my disease, I am trying different things to help slow the progression. Becoming grain free is one of them. I was already gluten free due to Celiac, but now I will be cutting out all grains...rice, beans, corn, etc.  These lovelies were made with ALMOND FLOUR that I ground myself.  I used the almonds with the skins on for more nutrition and fiber. These stayed wonderfully soft unlike my other chocolate chip cookies made with rice flour. (they stayed soft for a day). My family scarfed these down! Here's the recipe 5oz almond flour (1 1/4 c) (you can grind your own in a coffee grinder or get it at the store) scant 1/2 t salt 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 c honey or maple syrup 1/8 c oil (grapeseed, coconut, macadamia) 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 to 1/2 c chocolate chips of your choice (I used scant 1/2 c semi-swt Ghiradeli) Heat oven to 325. Mix almond flour, salt, and baking soda well. In a small bowl, mix hone...

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 Not Only Christmas Day   Lord, this is my prayer Not only on Christmas Day But until I see You face to face May I live my life this way: Just like the baby Jesus I ever hope to be, Resting in Your loving arms Trusting in Your sovereignty And like the growing Christ child In wisdom daily learning, May I ever seek to know You With my mind and spirit yearning. Like the Son so faithful Let me follow in Your light, Meek and bold, humble and strong Not afraid to face the night. Nor cowardly to suffer And stand for truth alone, Knowing that Your kingdom Awaits my going home. Not afraid to sacrifice Though great may be the cost, Mindful how You rescued me From broken-hearted loss. Like my risen Savior The babe, the child, the Son, May my life forever speak Of who You are and all You've done. So while this world rejoices And celebrates Your birth, I treasure You, the greatest gift Unequaled in Your worth. I long to hear the same words That welcomed home Your Son, "...