by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 8, 2015 | Community, Spirituality
19 degrees Fahrenheit, cold and bright. The winter chill has hushed the world. I can see the dogs’ breath as they bask in the sun outside the window. A mug of tea warms my coaster. In the kitchen, the split peas are soaking for soup. I am still. David is at a...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 19, 2014 | Community
Last week, I wrote about how I got bi-polar sick after tutoring at the local elementary school, and how the Lord used it to refocus my attention on Him. This week, he is quieting my heart again through what He takes and gives. After a rocky start last Tuesday, my...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 11, 2014 | Community
As I live with bipolar, it is difficult to find a balance. I am sensitive to small changes in routine and fluctuations in my body’s rhythms, such as sleep, eating, exercise and external stimulation like noise or human interaction. I love to be with people and I...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 10, 2014 | Nutrition
Nothing beats the sweet crisp of local apples in the fall. Once you’ve had the real deal, it’s hard to go back to the chemical-laden rounds that you find in regular grocery stores. We have survived cancer and live with bi-polar, but here, we are in the...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 9, 2014 | Spirituality
This weekend, two Great Escapes made ripples east of the lake. My husband and I escaped into a DIY natural bath soak. My dog escaped into the neighborhood from whence he came. Every Saturday, David and I observe 24 full hours of rest. It’s unusual to find...
