Natural Pomander Ball Air Freshener

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To make a natural air freshener, create a pomander ball by inserting whole cloves into an unpeeled orange, lemon, lime or apple. Poke holes in the peel with a nail first to keep the cloves from breaking.

2011 Aug 7th

I went to my real estate office 3 times (bday cake available FREE three times!) and was able to choose NOT to eat it. I'm so thankful that the Lord is giving me strength to do this fast! Friday night at 7:30, we began our "solemn assembly" and it lasted until Saturday night at 7:30. Some people stayed for the whole time, sleeping on the floor of one of the classrooms (well, it was actually 2 of the classrooms, men in one, women in the other). But, I have to sleep with the sleep apnea machine so I went home about 11PM. I went back in the early morning and stayed most of the day. Prayer was amazing! Music was wonderful, especially Kyle with his electro music (or whatever it's called). It energized me and lit me up! When the solemn assembly was over, I truly did not want to go home, I just wanted to stay there. This morning's service was really special, it felt as if the Lord was RIGHT THERE. Wow! I got the "heat" that comes with His coming and the words He gave me for the intercessory part of the time, were right on. I loved it.

2011 Aug 5th

Yesterday, when I went to my real estate office, there was birthday cake there for Dick. I was able to make the good choice to NOT eat the cake! Yea for me! I felt so good about it! Last night my prayers were more fervent and I felt as if God was right there with me. Double yea!

2011 Aug 4th Fast News

I began another "raw" fast on August 1st. I have been successful in doing this fast. Yea! I decided it's easier when there are less choices so I am just drinking my blender drink and not adding any other foods. It HAS been easier. Today is the fourth day and I've been able to stay on the fast all four days. This weekend, my church (International House of Prayer NW) is having a 24 hour prayer time from Friday at 7:30PM to Saturday @ 7:30PM. I will be there a good many hours so being able to just bring my blender drink along and run out to the car to take a few sips every now and then will be very convenient.

The Fast in July Just Didn't Work

The July fast did not work. I tried to start on July 1st but had so many holiday activities with free food (my downfall) and just couldn't stay on the fast. I finally gave up and decided to do a fast on August 1st.

2011 July Fast - 2nd day

Yea! I was able to resist all the cooked food that jumped out at me yesterday! Today will also be a test since I am going to the Pierce County Christian Singles' BBQ and picnic. However, I will be taking my own food (raw and organic of course) and so I pray that I can resist again. I always feel better when I eat this way, it's just hard to keep my head straight and RESIST cooked food! I think the addiction to cooked food is the hardest one to overcome. But, it's only for 17 days so that's not like the 40 day fasts I've done in the past.

New Fast!

I am part of the ATI (Awakening Teen Intensive)at International House of Prayer NW. It begins on July 17th. They have asked for us to fast and pray until then. It's interesting that the Lord has been impressing on me that I was supposed to fast, but I had no idea what it was for! I am beginning today with a "raw, organic" fast. I feel strong about my committment and am looking forward to the exciting spiritual benefits!