Here's another menu for the Lane Family.
I have bread baking in my bread machine for the first time since I got it for Christmas!! I am so excited. I hope to never buy store bread again. I also made cranberry, almond muffins for breakfast.
Monday: Cornish hens, pineapple-stuffed with foiled potatoes and corn on the cob with lime
Tuesday: Broiled Tilapia Parmsan with rice and salad
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots
Thursday: Chicken and Orzo soup with homemade bread
Friday: Enchiladas
Saturday: White Turkey Chili with cream corn, corn bread (this is one of Noah's favorites)
Sunday: Provolone in meatballs over spaghetti with garlic bread
Monday: Porcupines and Angel food trifle
Tuesday: Chicken pot pie with Banana-Raisin Pudding
Wednesday: Tuna Noodle Casserole from scratch, Strawberry Spinach salad
Thursday: Hamberger soup with tater tots
Friday: Sloppy Joe
Saturday: Lasagna with caesar salad and crusty bread
Sunday: Beef stew with egg noodles, chocolate pudding
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Don't Mind Criticism
If it is untrue, disregard it
If it is unfair, keep from irritation
If it is ignorant, smile
If it is justified, learn from it
If it is unfair, keep from irritation
If it is ignorant, smile
If it is justified, learn from it
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Healing Oils
I've shared before that I am inspired to learn more about healing oils, particularly those used in the Bible.
What knowledge can I gain about the healing oils used by the ancient Hebrews? What oils did Jesus and his disciples use to heal? Was God teaching us that the earth can provide us with healing substances for our bodies, mind and spirits? What exactly does it mean to anoint?
Anointing is not just placing one's thumb in olive oil and pressing it to another's head. It is a sacred connection to God. It was a way of recognizing the coming together of the spiritual world and the physical world. Oil became a symbol of the healing power of the Divine breaking through their lives. It was a sign of unique blessing from God that was at once healing and sustaining. As one anoints, one offers prayer. However, the power to heal is not exclusively in word of a prayer either. There is also healing in the oil itself.
Jesus taught his disciples how to anoint and then sent them out to heal and anoint all those who were ill in body and mind. Surely he wasn't encouraging the use of cooking oil. Clearly, all wise Jews were well aware of which oils had healing properties, as they were the common medicines of their day. Oils like frankincense, myrrh, cedarwood, spikenard, and hyssop were quite common.
Proverbs 21:20 states:
"Precious treasure and oil remain in the house of the wise."
Ezekiel 42:12 states:
"Their fruit [from trees] will be for food and their leaves for healing."
Ministry, which I believe my practice as a midwife is exactly, implies being an instrument or vessel through which God's healing power flows. Blessing another is not strictly the prerogative of a priest. All blessings come from one source, our Father. We are a conduit.
It is unfortunate that the Bible doesn't offer more formulas for healing. Likely these were simply passed down through the generations and as the books were written, healing oils and ointments were so commonplace that everyone knew about them and how to use them. During Christ's time on earth, oils were common practice for healing.
Luke 10:33-35 states:
"A Samaritan while traveling came near him [the wounded man], and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him."
Oils were expensive. The lesson in this scripture is not simply that a Samaritan who was looked down upon by Jewish culture was receptive and gracious, but that he generously offered his precious oils and wines. We are advised to be as generous and caring in the healing of others.
Remember Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus shortly before his death? Mark 14: 3-6, 8-9:
"A woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard [a blend of spikenard and myrrh] and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. But some were there who said to one another in anger, 'Why was the ointment wasted in this way? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.' And they scolded her. But Jesus said 'Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me...She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her."
Moses was given a formula of four oils to help sustain his people for the journey. Modern science has identified these four oils as highly antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial as well as immune stimulating. He was told to take 500 shekels of myrrh, 500 shekels of cinnamon, 250 shekels of cassia, 250 shekels of calamus and put them in a hin of olive oil. (A shekel is half an ounce and a hin is approximately two cups.)
1 Chronicles 9:30 discusses those who mix this blend as the "apothecaries" or "perfumers." This special oil blend was for anointing the dwelling, furniture and all those who dwelt in the home. It was rendering the home and its occupants holy.
Interestingly, we can't replicate this formula today because we don't know the true botanical origin of myrrh and calamus. Apparently there were nine different species of myrrh available at the time of Moses and currently there are more than 80 species recognized.
The Lord is inspiring me to reawaken to the healing abilities of these medicines of the earth. Using them in my Christian healing ministry then only seems natural.
What knowledge can I gain about the healing oils used by the ancient Hebrews? What oils did Jesus and his disciples use to heal? Was God teaching us that the earth can provide us with healing substances for our bodies, mind and spirits? What exactly does it mean to anoint?
Anointing is not just placing one's thumb in olive oil and pressing it to another's head. It is a sacred connection to God. It was a way of recognizing the coming together of the spiritual world and the physical world. Oil became a symbol of the healing power of the Divine breaking through their lives. It was a sign of unique blessing from God that was at once healing and sustaining. As one anoints, one offers prayer. However, the power to heal is not exclusively in word of a prayer either. There is also healing in the oil itself.
Jesus taught his disciples how to anoint and then sent them out to heal and anoint all those who were ill in body and mind. Surely he wasn't encouraging the use of cooking oil. Clearly, all wise Jews were well aware of which oils had healing properties, as they were the common medicines of their day. Oils like frankincense, myrrh, cedarwood, spikenard, and hyssop were quite common.
Proverbs 21:20 states:
"Precious treasure and oil remain in the house of the wise."
Ezekiel 42:12 states:
"Their fruit [from trees] will be for food and their leaves for healing."
Ministry, which I believe my practice as a midwife is exactly, implies being an instrument or vessel through which God's healing power flows. Blessing another is not strictly the prerogative of a priest. All blessings come from one source, our Father. We are a conduit.
It is unfortunate that the Bible doesn't offer more formulas for healing. Likely these were simply passed down through the generations and as the books were written, healing oils and ointments were so commonplace that everyone knew about them and how to use them. During Christ's time on earth, oils were common practice for healing.
Luke 10:33-35 states:
"A Samaritan while traveling came near him [the wounded man], and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him."
Oils were expensive. The lesson in this scripture is not simply that a Samaritan who was looked down upon by Jewish culture was receptive and gracious, but that he generously offered his precious oils and wines. We are advised to be as generous and caring in the healing of others.
Remember Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus shortly before his death? Mark 14: 3-6, 8-9:
"A woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard [a blend of spikenard and myrrh] and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. But some were there who said to one another in anger, 'Why was the ointment wasted in this way? For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.' And they scolded her. But Jesus said 'Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me...She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her."
Moses was given a formula of four oils to help sustain his people for the journey. Modern science has identified these four oils as highly antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial as well as immune stimulating. He was told to take 500 shekels of myrrh, 500 shekels of cinnamon, 250 shekels of cassia, 250 shekels of calamus and put them in a hin of olive oil. (A shekel is half an ounce and a hin is approximately two cups.)
1 Chronicles 9:30 discusses those who mix this blend as the "apothecaries" or "perfumers." This special oil blend was for anointing the dwelling, furniture and all those who dwelt in the home. It was rendering the home and its occupants holy.
Interestingly, we can't replicate this formula today because we don't know the true botanical origin of myrrh and calamus. Apparently there were nine different species of myrrh available at the time of Moses and currently there are more than 80 species recognized.
The Lord is inspiring me to reawaken to the healing abilities of these medicines of the earth. Using them in my Christian healing ministry then only seems natural.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Herbal Remedies
Alfalfa:
Angelica: helps stubborn placentas separate, repeat every five minutes
Basil: good calming herb, good for morning sickness (use freshest smelling)
Camomile: amazing for afterbirth pains and menstrual cramps, cranky babies and their parents (Cramp mix: camomile, catnip and ironweed)
Catnip: calmative, classic for colicky babies and parents with insomnia (and manic children at bedtime), use when your body is exhausted but your brain won't shut up, useful with long prodromal primips when they just need to nap
Blue Cohosh: helps ineffectual labor contractions become more efficient, used best with black cohosh
Black Cohosh: similar to blue cohosh, helpful for menopausal symptoms as well (black especially for hot flashes or a dark mood hard-to-shake depression)
Dandelion: anemia, swelling and nourishment
Echinachea: champion plan to assist the immune system (strep, herpes, sinus infection)
Ironweed: menstrual cramps, particularly with camomile
Lavender: great for ear pain, ear fungal infections and sinus infections, induces restful sleep
Motherwort: great calmer, soother, helps calm false labor, menstrual cramps, tension headaches
Mullein Leaves: relief for chest congestion within a few sips
Nettle: (pick before it starts its tiny blooms, as they can make you nauseated), urinary problems, swelling, anemia
Oat Straw: make an infusion in the summer for cooling off emotionally and physically. A real nerve tonic, calms tension and soothes the spirit.
Senecio Aureus: flowers only, the rest is poison. Not for pregnancy (except for labor), helpful for hormonal & menstrual problems. Use during luteal phase (3-8 drops in water). After three cycles it gradually corrects hormonal imbalance. May initially have a worsening of symptoms. Can increase libido for women.
Shepherd's Purse: postpartum bleeding and heavy periods, gentler than piton, causes less PP cramping.
Slippery Elm Bark: easiest in powdered form for digestive tract, helps nausea, indigestion, cramps and gas. Also helps babies. Mix with mother's milk (1/2 tsp per 10# of baby).
Wild Yam Root: premature labor contractions (2-3 drops under tongue). Repeat. Increase amount. If a lot is used, may need EPO to prevent postdates.
Yellow Root: sour stomach, nausea, carsickness, indigestion, directly on mouth sores.
Angelica: helps stubborn placentas separate, repeat every five minutes
Basil: good calming herb, good for morning sickness (use freshest smelling)
Camomile: amazing for afterbirth pains and menstrual cramps, cranky babies and their parents (Cramp mix: camomile, catnip and ironweed)
Catnip: calmative, classic for colicky babies and parents with insomnia (and manic children at bedtime), use when your body is exhausted but your brain won't shut up, useful with long prodromal primips when they just need to nap
Blue Cohosh: helps ineffectual labor contractions become more efficient, used best with black cohosh
Black Cohosh: similar to blue cohosh, helpful for menopausal symptoms as well (black especially for hot flashes or a dark mood hard-to-shake depression)
Dandelion: anemia, swelling and nourishment
Echinachea: champion plan to assist the immune system (strep, herpes, sinus infection)
Ironweed: menstrual cramps, particularly with camomile
Lavender: great for ear pain, ear fungal infections and sinus infections, induces restful sleep
Motherwort: great calmer, soother, helps calm false labor, menstrual cramps, tension headaches
Mullein Leaves: relief for chest congestion within a few sips
Nettle: (pick before it starts its tiny blooms, as they can make you nauseated), urinary problems, swelling, anemia
Oat Straw: make an infusion in the summer for cooling off emotionally and physically. A real nerve tonic, calms tension and soothes the spirit.
Senecio Aureus: flowers only, the rest is poison. Not for pregnancy (except for labor), helpful for hormonal & menstrual problems. Use during luteal phase (3-8 drops in water). After three cycles it gradually corrects hormonal imbalance. May initially have a worsening of symptoms. Can increase libido for women.
Shepherd's Purse: postpartum bleeding and heavy periods, gentler than piton, causes less PP cramping.
Slippery Elm Bark: easiest in powdered form for digestive tract, helps nausea, indigestion, cramps and gas. Also helps babies. Mix with mother's milk (1/2 tsp per 10# of baby).
Wild Yam Root: premature labor contractions (2-3 drops under tongue). Repeat. Increase amount. If a lot is used, may need EPO to prevent postdates.
Yellow Root: sour stomach, nausea, carsickness, indigestion, directly on mouth sores.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Another Menu
Saturday - White Turkey Chili with cream corn, corn bread
Sunday - Warm Ham & Cheese sandwiches; Provolone in meatballs over spaghetti with garlic bread
Monday - Chicken & Rice Casserole; Shrimp boil dinner
Tuesday - Pork chops with cinnamon apples
Wednesday - Mandarin Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps; Ham hocks with potatoes
Thursday - Steaks with broccoli supreme
Friday - Porcupines and Angel food trifle
Saturday - Hamberger soup and Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Sunday - Pineapple-Stuffed cornish hens with foil potatoes and corn on the cob with lime
Monday - Potato Soup; Turkey spaghetti pie
Tuesday - Pot roast
Wednesday - Chicken soup and homemade bread
Thursday - Unlayered lasagna with cheesy garlic bread
Friday - Chicken pot pie with Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding
Sunday - Warm Ham & Cheese sandwiches; Provolone in meatballs over spaghetti with garlic bread
Monday - Chicken & Rice Casserole; Shrimp boil dinner
Tuesday - Pork chops with cinnamon apples
Wednesday - Mandarin Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps; Ham hocks with potatoes
Thursday - Steaks with broccoli supreme
Friday - Porcupines and Angel food trifle
Saturday - Hamberger soup and Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Sunday - Pineapple-Stuffed cornish hens with foil potatoes and corn on the cob with lime
Monday - Potato Soup; Turkey spaghetti pie
Tuesday - Pot roast
Wednesday - Chicken soup and homemade bread
Thursday - Unlayered lasagna with cheesy garlic bread
Friday - Chicken pot pie with Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding
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