Oooohmy, I'm so so behind on Project 31. I love doing it, taking the time to be introspective and think about my life, what I am learning, what is important to me.
I just always forget I'm supposed to be doing these posts until around 11:30, right as my head hits the pillow.
Today may be multiple postings.
9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Virtue: A good or admirable property; a particular moral excellence.
In myself, I most value the role and weight I feel in my role as a wife and a mother. I believe that God gave me to Jody as his wife. I don't know if I necessary believe in soul mates and that there is only ONE person. But, on our wedding day, I promised myself - my life and my future - to Jody as his wife. And, from that moment on, I have taken that vow very seriously. And, I believe that when He entrusted me with Judah, it was because I was meant to be his mother. I believe that God will give me the strength, the wisdom and the ability to do both as best as I can. It is my desire to love these people with all my heart. Every day. More than any other role in my life, I desire to be the best wife and mother possible. I want my husband and my baby (and future babies) to feel blessed because I am part of there lives. I want them to know I am their biggest fan & cheerleader.
Day 10. What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Whew. What a loaded question. Jesus has been teaching me so, so much over these last few weeks. As part of my goal of reading an inspirational book monthly, I have been reading an incredible book called "Extraordinary" by John Bevere. Extraordinary is synonyms include remarkable, amazing, marvelous and unimaginable; its antonyms common, normal and usual. This is an excerpt from the book that I love: "There's One Person above all others who desires an extraordinary life for you. He is a Father who delights, like any good father, in the achievements and happiness of His children. His name is God! And nothing will please Him more than seeing you reach your highest potential. God's extraordinary plan is revealed when we live extraordinary." How incredible is that?! Its a refreshing message - that God's isn't a judgemental old man upstairs watching us with all condemnation, but that he wants to restore things, making heaven on earth, and for our lives to be extraordinary and wonderful! Awesomeness.
Day 11. Post a recipe.
I like to cook.
However, it doesn't always turn out as planned.
And, yes, I follow the recipe.
Usually.
But, one of my go-to recipes over these last few years has been a delish banana & chocolate chip muffin recipe that I found in a running magazine.
And, yes, I read those...
And, yes, I somehow found a recipe that includes chocolate in the running magazine.
And, yes, rather than be inspired to run, I baked.
And ate.
But, in all seriousness, its one of my all-time favorite recipes. And, seeing as it garniered compliments from my Martha-esque friend, Christina, a few days ago, I'm going to post it. Plus, it gives me a good excuse to go bake.
And eat chocolate chips.
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar (sometimes I use 1/2 applesauce & 1/2 sugar)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can also substitute 1/2 applesauce here too)
3 1/2 bananas, mashed
2 Tbsp low-fat sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup walnuts (*In my humble opinion, this ruins the muffins... substitute chocolate chips)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together first four ingredients. Beat eggs & sugar with a whisk until light and fluffy. Drizzle in oil. Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Fold in flour mixture and nuts/chocolate chips. Pour batter into muffin tins or a buttered loaf pan. Bake until golden (about 45 minutes for loaf...30 minutes for muffins...)
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