It's been a while...

It's been a while since I have been able to write. In one week my daughter broke her elbow, my computer crashed and I locked my keys in my car (for the first time ever, actually). I'm not sure what has been going on here in cyberspace, but V and I have been enjoying the beach, listening to sweet music and taking in all the sounds and scents and colors of spring. Here are a few cd's that V is really enjoys at the moment.

Also one of my favorite thing to do has been to make (and then eat!) a kale salad! YUMMY and full of wholesome goodness!

Here is the recipe:

1 Bunch of kale washed and dried, gently break the leaves apart

Equal parts: white vinegar, toasted sesame oil, tamari ( I used 1/4 cup each)

6 cloves garlic

about 1 inch of ginger, peeled and pressed in the garlic press

6 Tablespoons toasted sesame and sunflower seeds 

Mix the white vinegar, toasted  sesame oil, tamari, garlic and ginger. Set aside.

Toast your seeds :)

Add to your kale, and eat the whole bunch in one sitting like me :)

I was also pleasantly surprised to find a Local Chapter of the Holistic Mom's Network has been started in our area.Find info on upcoming meetings here. Yes, Myrtle Beach is evolving!

My journey through a landscape of labor

In three weeks I will be making my way to Asheville NC for an Advanced Retreat to continue the steps to Birthing From Within certification. I can't believe that only 11 months ago I was driving to The Farm for my first BFW workshop. I wasn't sure exactly what I would encounter on the journey, but I knew it would be full of wonder entwined in it a priceless learning experience. As I reminice, I remember how fortunate I was to share that trip of a lifetime with my best friend Arianne and several other intriguing and inspirational women. Before crossing the initial threshold, I thought that BFW was simply childbirth education with some artwork, I had no idea about how those 3 days would change my life and perception forever. Since that workshop, I have learned how to love and receive love unconditionally, one of many transformational lessons, and am forever thankful.

Pamela Hunt was courteous enough to show us around The Farm clinic.