URGENT WARNING TO AMERICANS 2024~Tulsi Gabbard

32 Days until showdown time …

God help us if barak hussein obama secures another empty-headed puppet coup: with hyena cackling, itchy-twitchy harris.

My Urgent Warning To All Americans~Tulsi Gabbard: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gduLcpDBpw)

DEEP CONVO'S; Ocean Park-WA

While sipping my early morning coffee, and working on another preemie item; I gave a listen to another 2 Be Better short reel: it touches on strong women throughout History, as well as life and death contemplations.

Preemie Tube Socks.

I can identify.

On the message in it's entirety.

I am a strong woman.

We both are dealing with individual life & death situations.

And that's why I don't let my physical limitations rob me of enjoying Life to the max - I want to do as much as I can with the timeframe I have left, to savor Life, before it is gone.

We've got Bucket Lists … and things are getting checked off ;-)

Deep Conversations About Life & Death~2 Be Better Short Reel:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r8l4N0hoP8)

I had this conversation with Holland early on: I never was suicidal (and have very little empathy for those who are - no apologies), but I do have life-threatening issues I deal with, that will eventually cause my body to cease functioning on Earth - it's important that he knows my end-of-life decisions. The conversation was hard for Holland to hear on several levels … (1) we are newlyweds (2) he has not worked through his own grief process, yet (3) he loves me; has loved me for a long time, and doesn't want to hear about death topics … but he did hear it, and agreed with me, saying he would honor my decision when the time came that he needs to do that.

On the other hand, I knew that there had been many deaths in his family that had been hard for him to deal with (because he talks about those people, to me, so he doesn't forget them); one of those deaths happened just months before the two of us met. I did not know that, until recently. I knew that Tami had died … but I didn't know that her death was so recent.

Basically, he is still grieving. And I understand how grieving works. I also understand better now, the stressful first year of our marriage; and how the lingering effects of grief continue to ripple through our lives, long after the Grim Reaper has collected.

That said, my grieving was hard when Bob's spirit left Earth, and my Life. I was at loose ends waiting for my {Call Home}; it took me a long time learning to adjust my sails to allow enjoyment of the solo loboing that had been forced on me. And then … Holland entered my life, melding his life with mine: and suddenly I was wanting the Call Home to wait a little longer ;-)

Elohim was gifting me with an extension period, in blessing me with a new lease on a Life I assumed has been played out when Bob took his last breath this side of Heaven. I still had a part to play in the game of Life, before it was wrapped up. My life had a purpose again.

Decades ago, Elohim had made a particular promise; confirming it by three witnesses, over the span of time.

And Holland had been waiting for that fulfillment (perhaps not 'faithfully' as he had had girlfriends during that waiting period), but he steadfastly held marriage off - and was a confirmed bachelor (no girlfriends at all for a significant period of time) for quite a while, while he waited for the promise to unfold: the promise began to grab both of our attentions in the Fall of 2022. Yeshua was gently wiping the scales off my heart's eyes as October of 2022 played out - and when November rolled around, Holland gathered his courage and boldly made his move; decades of waiting was quickly closing ;-)

Second text from Holland; 11-4-'22.

Yeshua was breathing hope into my bruised and withered heart … and Holland was reviving it with the hope he had doggedly hung onto:

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing. And obtains favor from the Lord"~Proverbs 18:22 = importance of marriage, and the blessing a wife can be for a man.

"Houses and riches are an inheritance from from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord"~Proverbs 19:14

One of Holland's first sentences to me when we started dating, was, "I thought I had missed you somewhere along the line - I was getting on in years, and was just about ready to give up on the promise, when you finally showed up. We are going to get married - you'll get used to the idea of me."

Two people, with three-fourths of their lives behind them, now had reason to fully live again. To share our lives with a special person - a person who enriches our life as no other can. To have our personhood validated in an environment of unconditional love. To know that as our life slowly ebbs to a close, we will not fade out alone - we can step into the next phase of Life with joy, instead of loneliness or regret. Knowing that the faithfulness of Elohim's concern for us has always been with us and held our Life in His hands with loving tenderness.

Autumn love had come into my life, again - this time, in the Autumn season of our life cycle; we are no longer young … but we have youthful spirits, and that is another blessing showered on us from our Father.

Where Autumn colors had faded to gray, and had become a season to avoid since 2018 - Autumn was once again bursting with color, and has once again become a season of happiness (I have read this to Holland before posting, because I want him to know what his presence in my life means; I want there to be no doubt in his mind).

Dusty Springfield & Tom Jones - 'Baby, Baby' song:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moATRHUlwgY) 

I am by nature, a very restless person: when I've used up time in one region … I'm ready to move on; gypsying is self-indulgent - thankfully, Elohim gifted me with good men. And I am grateful for all the outpouring of love. My husbands (Bob, in the Past - Holland, in the Present) are the only people that could/can settle me down long enough to let grass grow under my gypsy feet; and both of them came to understand that my gypsy bone needs to be entertained periodically. Bob drove me to far-flung PNW mountains when my feet got itchy - Holland drives me to far-flung States to satisfy my wanderlust ;-)

And maybe, if it fits Elohim's Plan for our Life, we will set roots in Yuma-AZ and build a Life there, that past memories cannot rattle … and a middle ground where road gypsy travel will spread out, from - the goal is to visit the East Coast States in the near future.

We both like Yuma. We both feel comfortable with Yuma's grid layout.

We have goals that go beyond wishes.

Admittedly, there is also scorched earth there, from last year's marriage burnout … but, burnt soil can also be utilized to promote healthy new growth - and that's our outlook, going into the Future, hand-in-hand ;-)

We have already traveled some hard and rocky land - spiritually and emotionally, as well as physical crappy roads we ventured Independence down.

Things can only get better from here on out ;-)

Our lives are fuller, now; richer for having braved the deep waters of love. We rode the unstable waves of Life's turbulent seas, and washed up on emotional shores drained and disoriented. When the storms of life came in like a flood, we fought our way through 21 States … then, at the last moment, snapped to attention and threw a life-saving ring buoy out, and breathed life back into a gasping situation.

We remembered; and spoke the promise aloud - reaffirming Elohim's faithfulness, seeing life through the lens of love, again.

Having deep conversations, because our Life is deep.

Because He never gave up on US … we will not, either.

Our home is not built on silt or sand - it is being built on solid ground, held by The Rock that shelters our souls.

ONE PAN CHICKEN & POTATOES FOR 2 Recipe; Ocean Park-WA

Tonight, we had the chicken supper I had planned for last night ;-)

The kitchen smelled wonderful … supper prep was relatively quick and easy; and it's a repeat meal :-)

The goal is to be 150 lbs. (combined tally) lighter by next summer … and to significantly bring Holland's blood pressure down - so, I'll be cooking most of our meals for the time being.

I found this recipe online (not sure where), and it sounded so yummy, I just had to try it; and we are glad I did.

One Pan Chicken & Potatoes Meal

I am including a recipe for 7 Spice, too, for those who do not have it in their spice collection - this spice blend is a perfect Fall blend, because it has every spice in it that I used in Fall scented kitchens.

I've cut the original recipe back, so it will be easy for couple enjoyment … or a solo lobo meal, with a spare to slip into the 'freezer.

About an hour before cooking supper, I did a couple do-ahead-preps that made preparation easier & quicker: I put the spuds in the microwave for 3 minutes, then quartered them when they cooled; I peeled and pressed the garlic, and put it aside until cooking time; I blended the oil, lemon juice, and spices - and set them aside until needed.

When 5 PM, rolled around, minimal time was required to pull Supper together … and the little counter-top oven & hot plate I use, literally cuts the baking time in half: we were enjoying our meal in 20 minutes time :-)

About 30 minutes into baking time with a regular oven, place your steamer pot on a stove burner and get the water heated to a rolling boiling (if you are using the type of oven I am, get the water set to boil as soon as you slip the chicken in the oven).

==One Pan Chicken & Potatoes ~serves 2

3 small Chicken Thighs * 4 small potatoes (not the tiny baby spuds), quartered * 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil * 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice * 3 garlic cloves, pressed * 1/2 tsp. Lebanese Seven Spice (recipe below) * 1/2 tsp. Paprika * 1 tsp Salt (I use a salt substitute) * 1/2 tsp. grnd. Black Pepper * 1/2 Tbsp. Parsley * 8" x 8" square foil baking pan (easier to use when RVing) * Cooking Oil Spray (I used Butter-flavor)

Lebanese Seven Spice Recipe: 1/2 Tbsp. grnd. Allspice * 1 Tbsp. grnd. Coriander * 1/2 Tbsp. grnd. Cinnamon * 3/4 tsp. grnd. Black Pepper * 3/4 tsp. grnd. Cloves * 3/4 tsp. Cumin * 3/4 tsp. Nutmeg

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together - then place in a spice jar.

Lebanese 7 Spice Blend.

1) Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Spray cooking pan.

2) With a paper towel, pat the chicken thighs dry; place in baking pan.

3) Place potato quarters in a medium-size bowl. In a small bowl, combine the liquids, garlic, and spices: blend well with a small whisk - pour over the potatoes, and use your hands to thoroughly coat the potato pieces. Add potatoes to baking pan; drizzling remaining liquid over chicken thighs.

4) Place in oven, and bake uncovered, until juice runs clear when chicken piece is pieced gently with fork tines (a little over an hour using a regular oven … and about 15 minutes using the type of oven shown in this post).

Ready for the oven.

5) Turn off the oven, and allow chicken to rest while you steam the veggies. Carefully remove pan from oven; and place on countertop, on a hot pad.

Steam Veggies: I used broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and little baby carrot chunks.

Place about 16 ounces of water into a steamer pot; place on stove burner and bring to a rolling boil on high heat. When water has reached the boiling level, add veggies to the steamer basket and set in pan; cover and steam for 6 minutes (do not over steam - carefully check stems for doneness, by sticking lightly with fork tines). When stems are tender, gently remove lid - and basket; carefully remove the veggies and serve immediately.

Delish!

The meal was yummy :-D

READY FOR A CHANGE IN CLIMATE; Ocean Park-WA

The days are getting progressively shorter.

PNW sunshine is spotty.

I'm perpetually sleepy.

Fall is arriving, & my left knee aches with weather predicating predictability.

My coffee needs more zing to effectively do it's thing.

I'm more than ready for a change of climate; which will positively alter my lagging enthusiasm … Holland is angling for next week ;-)

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN SOCIALISM - It Will Broaden Their Understanding

 

CAN I HAVE A WITNESS?

 

It has become common practice today for Christians to present the case for the defense of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach like lawyers in court. Preachers have become lawyers talking to congregations as if to a jury; and Christians have taken that same approach into the highways and byways of everyday life, arguing to get a verdict in favor of Yeshua because that approach looks so right, and plausible, and sensible.

But is it?

That is humanistic show of knowledge; trying to highlight the Gospel with worldly wisdom of words.

Yeshua needs no defending. He is not a prisoner in the dock. His repute does not depend on any plush pew jury. The time has come and gone where Yeshua was dragged to the bar of Rome,  and Pilate judged Him. Today Pilate stands at the bar of history and Yeshua is His judge. WE ARE NOT LAWYERS, WE ARE WITNESSES. Normally a witness only speaks and describes what he has seen. Sometimes however a witness is a piece of evidence. Perhaps a man has been cruelly attacked and injured. He appears in court to display himself, takes off the shirt to show the scars of his injuries - those scars speak for themselves. He himself is a piece of evidence. We believers are not lawyers, attorneys, or barristers in court pleading a defense for Yeshua. We are WITNESSES. Witnesses don't argue, don't plead, and don’t make speeches. They simply speak the truth, declare what they know. Let’s raise our voices like trumpets.

WE ARE YESHUA’S WITNESSES.

SHOUT OUT

Laugh at me if you wish, but I will live my life as I see fit; follow my own dreams, serve my God, share with those I love, believe that hope and faith are alive in the hearts of most, sing a hymn, pray out loud, enjoy just being alive … and if that makes me an old fool in the eyes of others - at least I am a happy one.

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