Onions have layers, and I am kind of discovering mine this spring. I have peeled back a lot of stuff. And what happens when you peel back the layers of an onion, it can make you cry and tear up a bit. It can overwhelm everything else in the whole dish.
A lot of you have seen the Facebook posts about all the journeys I am on right now. Some of you know me through the church, and the road that I am on in helping my daughter and husband get ready for their Missions Trip to Haiti next March. I want to thank all you so much who donated and bought countless pounds of fudge and dozens of cookies in aid of their trip.
Speaking of fudge, and cookies...I have spent the greater part of April and May standing over a pot of sugar at my stove. I was making all of those goodies to support Shea and Scott and was proud to do it. My two would be missionaries really appreciated this and I give the glory all to the Creator that we could do this in service to his Kingdom.
A lot of people have been asking me if I would do the baking and candy making full time. This is a hard one. I know that making these things for a fundraiser is way different than doing it to try to pay your mortgage. I'm sure that most of the sales were because of the great cause it was supporting. It is kind of a different thing when you are running an actual, honest-to-goodness business. It is something to really think about because we are so busy with all the new house stuff.
Our new house has been a journey with many ups and downs. A long time coming. Much needed, as I don't think five people, sometimes six, and a dog can stay in this Mini-home for too much longer. It will burst like an overfilled pie in a too-hot oven.
Sharing the pictures with all of you has been really amazing. I want to thank you all for your kind comments and "likes" of the pics and what-not.
A lot of you know that Scott and I did not have an awful lot growing up, and while our new home is not super fancy, we are proud to be able to share it with our children and his Mum. The reason we have this house is 100% because of Scott's hard work and dedication. I thank God for him every day, even when he burns my toast. Literally and figuratively.
So, this has been the busiest month EVER. To say the least! I am also embarking on a new adventure with Avon. Everyone knows that make up and beauty are something I am passionate about. My passion for makeup and beauty may seem shallow to some. To me, it is not about being magazine pretty. We all know that is not real. We needn't even dwell on how unreal that is because everyone can see it. My passion is finding the beauty in all things. All women and girls are beautiful in their own way. The confidence of knowing how to bring that out in your own self is a precious thing. Finding beauty in the non traditional or unconventional is like unearthing a treasure. It does not take much to make women shine. I love helping girls and other women find that sparkle and shine for themselves. Beauty and worth are not a size or a look or any of that stuff. I love working for a socially conscious company that empowers women in this way.
I propose a return of the old AVON visit. Not just ordering some stuff on-line or rushing willy nilly to drop off a catalogue so a person can make a hurried phone call to you ten minutes before the order is supposed to go in. What we need is a visit...a right good old natter, complete with tea and treats, kitchen table wisdom, positivity and support from other women. We need to have sisterhood with each other because the world is a harsh old place out there. Whatever we can do to help our sisters up, we should do that. Always.
I cannot WAIT to get into our new house so we can have that! All of my friends know that Sabrina's Kitchen Table is always open. Anytime. Day or Night. Period. Call me and I will do my best to help or send you in the direction you need to go in. I do not always sugarcoat it but, I will be real with you and invite you to do the same with me.
My friend WhiteFeather is the person who coined the Kitchen Dweller, Story Teller phrase. True story. She captioned a picture she took of me during a right good natter we were having one evening.She is an inspiring local artist and loyal friend, she once described my Mum as this old hippie bible lady. I loved it, because it was so spot on. Quite truthfully, I can feel that becoming my description as the days go on. I am cool with that, if I can be HALF the woman my mother was in her walk with the Lord, I will have an amazing story to tell.
The next part of my story is all about my weight loss. My mum struggled for years with her weight and diabetes and eventually succumbed to it. When my own Doctor advised me of my diagnosis back in November, I took it very seriously. I remember my mum, trying to make her way up the 84 steps to my college apartment in Woodstock. I remember her being frustrated because she was too tired and weak to sit for the kids as long and as much as she would have liked. I remember her making an early exit from our wedding reception because she was just to unwell to stay. The worst memory was when they amputated her leg as a result of an infection in her broken ankle due to complications from her Diabetes.
My mind was made up that for my mother, I would beat this thing. I would lose the weight that burdens my health and life. I would exercise and eat well so I can be around to kick the soccer ball with Kristen, so I can play Wii Just Dance for hours on end. I want to be well and be healthy and retire with my husband, be able to chase any grandchildren and the ever growing number of nieces and nephews that I have. I want to dance at the weddings of my children. I want to take coffee fuelled road trips with my husband in our golden years. My weight loss is a step in that direction.
I want to thank you all for your kind support on that score. 58 more pounds to lose. 42 gone. That will make a 100 pound loss. The weight loss is not about a certain grey size 12-14 Calvin Klein dress, though that wouldn't hurt my feelings any. The weight loss is about changing my life for the better.
Starting the Visalus shakes will definitely step that up and I plan on keeping up with all cardio ballroom, zumba, yoga and pilates I can possibly fit into my days. Watch this space!
Thank you all for letting me bend your ear. I appreciate all of you and pray for good things to come to all of you. Love and sugar. xo
A lot of you have seen the Facebook posts about all the journeys I am on right now. Some of you know me through the church, and the road that I am on in helping my daughter and husband get ready for their Missions Trip to Haiti next March. I want to thank all you so much who donated and bought countless pounds of fudge and dozens of cookies in aid of their trip.
Speaking of fudge, and cookies...I have spent the greater part of April and May standing over a pot of sugar at my stove. I was making all of those goodies to support Shea and Scott and was proud to do it. My two would be missionaries really appreciated this and I give the glory all to the Creator that we could do this in service to his Kingdom.
A lot of people have been asking me if I would do the baking and candy making full time. This is a hard one. I know that making these things for a fundraiser is way different than doing it to try to pay your mortgage. I'm sure that most of the sales were because of the great cause it was supporting. It is kind of a different thing when you are running an actual, honest-to-goodness business. It is something to really think about because we are so busy with all the new house stuff.
Our new house has been a journey with many ups and downs. A long time coming. Much needed, as I don't think five people, sometimes six, and a dog can stay in this Mini-home for too much longer. It will burst like an overfilled pie in a too-hot oven.
Sharing the pictures with all of you has been really amazing. I want to thank you all for your kind comments and "likes" of the pics and what-not.
A lot of you know that Scott and I did not have an awful lot growing up, and while our new home is not super fancy, we are proud to be able to share it with our children and his Mum. The reason we have this house is 100% because of Scott's hard work and dedication. I thank God for him every day, even when he burns my toast. Literally and figuratively.
So, this has been the busiest month EVER. To say the least! I am also embarking on a new adventure with Avon. Everyone knows that make up and beauty are something I am passionate about. My passion for makeup and beauty may seem shallow to some. To me, it is not about being magazine pretty. We all know that is not real. We needn't even dwell on how unreal that is because everyone can see it. My passion is finding the beauty in all things. All women and girls are beautiful in their own way. The confidence of knowing how to bring that out in your own self is a precious thing. Finding beauty in the non traditional or unconventional is like unearthing a treasure. It does not take much to make women shine. I love helping girls and other women find that sparkle and shine for themselves. Beauty and worth are not a size or a look or any of that stuff. I love working for a socially conscious company that empowers women in this way.
I propose a return of the old AVON visit. Not just ordering some stuff on-line or rushing willy nilly to drop off a catalogue so a person can make a hurried phone call to you ten minutes before the order is supposed to go in. What we need is a visit...a right good old natter, complete with tea and treats, kitchen table wisdom, positivity and support from other women. We need to have sisterhood with each other because the world is a harsh old place out there. Whatever we can do to help our sisters up, we should do that. Always.
I cannot WAIT to get into our new house so we can have that! All of my friends know that Sabrina's Kitchen Table is always open. Anytime. Day or Night. Period. Call me and I will do my best to help or send you in the direction you need to go in. I do not always sugarcoat it but, I will be real with you and invite you to do the same with me.
My friend WhiteFeather is the person who coined the Kitchen Dweller, Story Teller phrase. True story. She captioned a picture she took of me during a right good natter we were having one evening.She is an inspiring local artist and loyal friend, she once described my Mum as this old hippie bible lady. I loved it, because it was so spot on. Quite truthfully, I can feel that becoming my description as the days go on. I am cool with that, if I can be HALF the woman my mother was in her walk with the Lord, I will have an amazing story to tell.
The next part of my story is all about my weight loss. My mum struggled for years with her weight and diabetes and eventually succumbed to it. When my own Doctor advised me of my diagnosis back in November, I took it very seriously. I remember my mum, trying to make her way up the 84 steps to my college apartment in Woodstock. I remember her being frustrated because she was too tired and weak to sit for the kids as long and as much as she would have liked. I remember her making an early exit from our wedding reception because she was just to unwell to stay. The worst memory was when they amputated her leg as a result of an infection in her broken ankle due to complications from her Diabetes.
My mind was made up that for my mother, I would beat this thing. I would lose the weight that burdens my health and life. I would exercise and eat well so I can be around to kick the soccer ball with Kristen, so I can play Wii Just Dance for hours on end. I want to be well and be healthy and retire with my husband, be able to chase any grandchildren and the ever growing number of nieces and nephews that I have. I want to dance at the weddings of my children. I want to take coffee fuelled road trips with my husband in our golden years. My weight loss is a step in that direction.
I want to thank you all for your kind support on that score. 58 more pounds to lose. 42 gone. That will make a 100 pound loss. The weight loss is not about a certain grey size 12-14 Calvin Klein dress, though that wouldn't hurt my feelings any. The weight loss is about changing my life for the better.
Starting the Visalus shakes will definitely step that up and I plan on keeping up with all cardio ballroom, zumba, yoga and pilates I can possibly fit into my days. Watch this space!
Thank you all for letting me bend your ear. I appreciate all of you and pray for good things to come to all of you. Love and sugar. xo
What a fantastic post. I can't wait to sit at your kitchen table and feel the vibes of sisterhood that have been coursing between us since we met. You are an incredible person on an incredible journey Sabrina, I'm so happy to see you map out your happiness with so much positivity and faith. xoxox
ReplyDelete<3 you! so much! thank you and I look forward to it as well. You are one of the very best members of my gang! <3
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with words, I do believe it is one of your gifts! Beautiful post...it's been wonderful getting to know you. I wish you all the best in every endeavour, and I pray God uses you along your journey...love you! xx
ReplyDeleteLove you, too, and thank you, Kathy and I feel the same way about you and all of our Homegirls. I so appreciate the encouragement that you give me on a daily basis. <3 <3 <3
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