You just never know what wonderful things can come from stuff that happens in life.   Esther was basically kidnapped by the King to see if she would make a fitting Queen.  Ripped from her life with her cousin, who was much older and raising her, and set into a completely foreign scenario.  Low and behold she did become Queen. This is where we see how God's power used her painful circumstances to save her entire race of people from complete destruction.  An amazing story that can be found in the Bible...the book of Esther. 
     Four and half years ago I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and a bit later learned that I was allergic to seven other foods...  In a nutshell, I don't eat like a normal person.  (If you would like to know more about Celiac Disease please visit www.celiac.com).  Because of my diagnosis, God has taught me how to "think outside the box".   I have a desire to share the things that God has taught me both spiritually and practically....and of course I want to learn from others so as to help others even more....what a great cycle that can be.  Here is a peek at some of the things I want to touch on in my blog:
--Food!!...Gluten free of course
--Woman stuff
--What does the Bible say about...
--Kid stuff...I have 1 grown child, a 12 year old and a 5 year old + 8 other kids I helped raise through foster care
--Gardening....not much experience here but I am really excited!
--Emergency preparedness...Eph 4:28-29  He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
--and last but not least ...compassion! 2 Cor 1:3-4  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Be blessed,
DeeDee