Trust

Over the weekend I felt so good! Like back to my normal self good, which is really really exciting for me! 

But in the past two days I had been having a tiny bit of pain again, I found myself getting really worried and letting the fear of getting really sick again consume my thoughts.

Then yesterday morning I was cleaning the kitchen and listening to music, and the song "Trust" by Hillsong Young & Free came on, I found myself singing the words:

Jesus I will trust You

I will trust you

I know you never fail

I will trust you

Jesus I will

And it hit me, the only thing worrying about my situation and fearing the unknown did was bring me down. 

But the moment I chose to say "God, I trust you". His peace that passes understanding flooded my soul. 

Now I would love to say the rest of the day was just easy cause I said "God, I trust you" once.  But the truth is there were many times throughout the day that fear crept in, and there were many moments that I needed to say "God, I trust you".

The only thing I know

Is God you're in control

In every little detail

You are close

I'll never be alone

Here in the unknown

The power of Your Presence

Fills my soul

I have no doubt I could wake up tomorrow and never feel the pain of having an autoimmune disease again, but am I gonna choose to trust him even if healing is not His answer for me?

Whatever season you are going through, if you are sick, depressed or just have a bad attitude about life. I encourage you to take your eyes off of your situation, your circumstances, off of you, and choose to say "God, I trust you".

And just so y'all know, I feel amazing today, so I had nothing to worry about!

Vanilla Strawberry Waffles

Jen introduced this recipe to me, and it is now one of my favourite things to whip up for lunch or a quick snack.

These waffles are healthy and filling, and in my opinion they taste every bit as good as regular waffles.

Aaand they are so light and fluffy in your tummy! they don't leave you feeling like you've gained 5 pounds from eating them...its a win win y'all!!

1/3 cup old fashion oats (or oat flour)

1/3 cup cottage cheese

2 eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp baking power

Vanilla yogurt

Strawberries

• Preheat waffle iron.
• Put oats into blender (I use a ninja mixer) blend oats until they are smooth like flour.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Cook waffles in greased waffle maker (makes two waffles)
• Spread vanilla yogurt in-between waffles and top with strawberries.
• ENJOY!

                                                        

You Alone

Hey peoples!

How's it going?? I really didn't intend to write my first post and then disappear...long story short I have been quite sick for the past 3 months (like sitting in a chair all day, in to much pain to walk sick) therefore I didn't have a whole lot to post about.

Turns out I have some kind of autoimmune disease, I'm waiting on test results right now to find out what kind, but thankfully I have been doing a lot better in the past few weeks, and most days I can be on my feet for at least a few hours!  

Thank you to all those who have been praying for me! I really appreciate it...keep them prayers coming! These past few months have not been easy, and I know I have a long way to go, but the lessons I have been learning, have been worth the pain I am going through, and I know all of this is only gonna make me stronger.

I wanted to leave y'all with this song, it's a gooder, and has been my prayer these past few months.

I'll be back with a recipe tomorrow!

First Post

Hey all! I've finally started a blog!!

First of all I want to thank my very talented sister Megan for designing this blog for me!! isn't she amazing??

I really didn't know what my first blog post should be about..so I thought long and hard and decided to do a "get to know me" tag.
Besides recipes, this will probably be one of the most wordy post you will ever see on my blog...so enjoy it ;)

1. What's your full name? Kerri Michelle Pauls.

2. How old are you? 20.

3. What is your favourite drink? Lemon iced tea from DQ :-)

4. What is your favourite song at the moment? Can I pick two?? "Solid Rock" by Unspoken, and "Here Now (madness)" by Hillsong Worship.

5. What are some of you favourite foods? Ice cream, mashed potatoes, and chicken fajitas are my top 3 favs.

6. What is the last blog you read? My sista Jenny's, I was looking at her first blog post to give me an idea of what to do for mine...it didn't help :)

7. Favourite book? Besides the Bible :) "Walking In The Footsteps Of Jesus" by Bruce Marchiano.

8. Favourite colour? Purple or grey.

9. Do you have any pets? I technically own a goat...but I am not the one who takes care of her anymore, and don't remember the last time I pet her...so I will say no. I let other people take care of the animals around here :-)

10. Do you play any instruments? Guitar, and a little piano.

11. Favourite holiday? Christmas.

12. Are you married? Nope...I be very single ;) ;)

13. Do you speak any other language? No. 

14. How many siblings do you have? Thirteen, I am the 4th of 14 kids.

(the woman in the middle is my mother...even though she looks like my sister ;)

15. Favourite store? Old Navy.

16. Favourite restaurant? Dairy Queen!!

17. When was the last time you cried? A few hours ago, I was listening to a good song...that'll do it every time :-)

18. Favourite blogs? Obviously my Mom's and sisters blogs are my favs, but here are a few others. The Small Things Blog  It's A Beautiful Life  McKenzie Gentry

19. Last movie you went to see? War Room

20. Favourite TV show? I have many favourites, but right now it's "The Amazing Race".

21. Do you have any nieces/nephews? Yes. 3 Nephews and 1 Niece (and Becca and Megs are both expecting!!)

22. What are some of your hobbies? Making music, cooking/baking, and gardening.

Well there you have it...thats me :)