Driftwood, Cake, and Safeway Conversations

Today I decided to start a blog.  I used to blog, but then life got busy.  Life is still busy, but I am learning the value of putting aside the tasks and doing things that make me happy, not stressed.  

Camp Homewood

This summer my husband and I felt inspired to move to Quadra Island to serve at Camp Homewood.  So I resigned from my job, we put our stuff in storage and said yes to life by the ocean for two months (which was pretty fantastic).  While I was there I remembered what it was like to rest and that I enjoy people.  I also felt inspired, gained confidence, and rediscovered some of the things I am passionate about.  

 
Just over a year ago I discovered that dairy, wheat, beef and sugar were making me feel crummy.  So I began life dairy, wheat, beef and sugar free.  Not only did I lose a bunch of weight and started to feel better, but I had to re-learn to eat and cook.  While at Camp Homewood I was given freedom to bake.  Being an introvert of sorts, I found the kitchen to be my place of refreshment and excitement.  I also got to learn from great cooks and try new things- allergy friendly things. This sparked something.  

Near the end of our two months on Quadra I really wanted to make something- I wanted driftwood.  I didn't know what I was going to do with it, but I wanted it.  And then I discovered Pinterest.  The spark I felt in the kitchen continued to grow as I saw all of the possibilities of things I could do and dream up.

I typed in 'driftwood' to see what I could make.  Well I made something....

And this is what I came up with...
I will share the how-to in a future post

This Sunday, I was in Safeway and the women in front of me was purchasing some items to make some corn and dairy free Christmas baking.  She was troubled and didn't know what to do- I butted in and shared some of the substitutions I know about.  It brought me so much joy to see the lady inspired to try new ingredients.  

One of the things I am passionate about is sharing my life with others with the goal of bringing some joy or relief to their life through what I have learned.  This blog will mostly be about my craft, food, and home discoveries- but you never know what I will be inspired to share.  I believe that things happen in our life not to be kept hidden, but most can be used to encourage others.  

So thus, I started a blog.  I don't really know who will read it, if anyone, but as I am inspired, I want to share it with others who need a little inspiration.

May you be inspired to do something that makes you feel rested today.