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Friday
So very thankful for today…
Blessings.
Green Beans and Mushrooms
Last weekend, I went to our local farmers market. I picked up some great items, one of which, I used in this recipe.
I got some amazing green beans, and cucumbers. I ended up cleaning the green beans, by snapping the ends off, then rinsing them. 
I par-boiled 3/4’s of the beans for about 6-7 minutes. Plunged them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Chopped two shallots, and sauteed until translucent in a bit of olive oil and salt.
Once the shallots are almost clear, add mushrooms. I used baby portbella’s.
After about five minutes of sauteing the mushrooms, I added the green beans. Seasoned with salt and pepper as well. You may need to add more oil. 
Again, after 5 minutes of cooking all of it together, add about a half of a cup of Sherry.
Cook for about three minutes so that the alcohol can be cooked out. 
Earlier in the day, I had roasted a bulb of garlic. I chopped two cloves, and added it to the pan.
For the finishing, I added two tablespoons of butter (unsalted). Continue to cook until the Sherry is reduced as this doesn’t have much of a sauce. 
I cheated and served this with a rotisserie chicken. I loved the freshness of the green beans, and the earthiness of the mushrooms. It was a very hearty side dish that made me feel less guilty of not making the roast chicken.
My plate (still using a small salad plate as my serving plate). And, David liked it as well.
Blessings.
Body
Do what you need to do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. This is something I forget to do. I may concentrate on one area, but certainly not all three.
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Day
Yesterday was like any other day for me. I live in the Panhandle of Florida. It isn’t that cold here, but yesterday was cold for me. I did way too much on Saturday, rested on Sunday, so I should be okay, right?
Well, I get to work and my right index finger is numb. Oddly numb. It hurt, with tiny needles-painful.
The top two knuckles of my index finger are purple on the under side of my hand. 
The top of my hand…again index finger is white. My middle finger, the top knuckle, was affected as well. It hurt to touch. It hurt to type. I have had discoloration before, and cold fingers with my Raynaud’s but this was different.
It took about a hour, but it finally came back, with a very, warm sensation. Truly odd.
Trying to stay warm.
Blessings.
Black Rice
When I did The Daniel Plan, they recommended eating Black Rice instead of white or even brown. To me, it is in between brown rice and wild rice.
Cool per the directions (2 cups water-1 cup rice ratio), and I added salt and unsalted butter. We cook our rice in the microwave, as we have a tendency to burn or have the rice stick to the bottom of the pan when we cook it on the stove top.
It has a nutty flavor, and a nice chew or bite. I really liked it but David was eh about it. I served it with roasted Brussels Sprouts, and bake salmon with cherry sauce. 
I really felt like I was cheating on my plan (having rice). I loved the richness of the taste, and absolutely loved the colors on my plate.
Blessings.
Sunday Thoughts
“Give up the illusion that you deserve a problem-free life. Part of you is still hungering for the resolution of all difficulties. This is a a false hope! As I told My disciples, in the world you will have trouble. Link your hope not to problem solving in this life but to the promise of an eternity of problem-free life in heaven. Instead of seeking perfection in this fallen world, pour your energy into seeking Me: the Perfect One.” – – Jesus is Calling; John 16:33
Seems simple, right? I know that I want all of the answers to what is going on in my life. Difficulties are constant, at least in my world. I know that I struggle with being overwhelmed, taking on too much, trying to be everything to everyone as I don’t ever want to disappoint others. The list goes on and on.
All of these things will disappear if I keep my focus on Him. Seeking quiet time, praying for peace and discernment in my daily choices. I can’t do everything. I know this. Why then is it so hard to say ‘no’ or not feel guilty if I do say ‘no’ to someone or doing something.
People that know me and love me understand my limitations. Jesus knows what I can do and what I shouldn’t be doing. Again, why do I question Him? I know that I have written about this before, but I truly believe in the spoken affirmation. If we speak it (either positive or negative), we hear it and believe it. I need to speak positive, reaffirming, loving words to myself. Praying for those things, and it will be heard. He will hear it.
What words do you speak to yourself or in prayer to handle daily difficulties? I need to make mine more of hourly or even moment by moment habit.
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Place
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Friday
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Cups
David and I went “antiquing” the other weekend, and I ended up getting these custard dishes (set of six dishes). They are delicate, but they remind me of Pyrex Brand dishes. 
They are perfect for Mise En Place (prepping), or just holding my snack. 
I have no idea what the symbols are, but they are beautifully decorating with a scroll etching. 
I love finding little happy’s.
Blessings!
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