This was really interesting...my heart just sank when I read it.
Here's the link: http://www.karinya.com/enviro3.htm
love,
Hayley
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
The Wonder for DownUnder!
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Hey guys! My little Kate is teething something awful..I think she is trying to get all her teeth on the left side of her mouth, all at the same time! Ouch! Because of it...she has her first diaper rash.
I was putting all kinds of things on it...to relieve her pain and keep it from getting worse...but nothing was working. So Saturday night I put some MelaGel on it! When she woke up Sunday Morning...the redness was almost gone...and you could tell it wasn't bothering her anymore...I continued to put it on every diaper change...and it was all gone by the end of the day Sunday!
I am so thankful! Just had to share!
love,
Hayley
Hayley
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Feeling Better and Having more Energy!
I have never been a good vitamin taker. But because I had a really hard pregnancy, and feeling really drained, having lots of pain in my neck and back with knots, etc...I started taking a prenatal vitamin/mineral supplement a little over a month ago, from Melaleuca. It is called Vitality Prenatal (sku# 7772).
I have been amazed at the results. First of all, I have NEVER been able to lose weight while nursing, without it affecting my milk supply. You will not believe this, but I am losing weight and it isn't affecting my milk supply. :D I have lost 13.5 lbs since starting the Vitality Prenatal. Also, I have lost my monthly cravings.
A good friend of mine shared with me, that the reason I have lost my cravings is because my body is getting the nutrition it needs, therefore it is not tricking me into thinking it needs something else...like all that sweet stuff. The pain that I was having was severe, and hindering from doing simple things around the house, from cleaning to folding laundry, etc...I am so thankful that the pain is under control now. And I am able to manage my home better. I haven't even had to take anything for it. I am astonished at this! My energy level is amazing, I cannot remember the last time I have felt this good! I am getting things done around the house again...and my dear husband isn't having to work as hard as he was around here. He is so wonderful! :D
Here is some information from the Melaleuca website you will find helpful:
Proprietary Fructose Compounding
Your body can find it hard to absorb minerals. That’s why the Vitality Pack is formulated with the proprietary Fructose Compounding mineral delivery system. Fructose Compounding is designed to pre-bind a fructose (or fruit sugar) molecule to a mineral like iron or calcium to help keep the mineral from binding with other nutrients in your digestive tract. Fructose-compounded minerals are designed to be absorbed into your bloodstream and delivered to your cells and ultimately to your tissues, organs, and the rest of your body.
Give the Vitality Pack 90 Days Try the Vitality Pack for 90 days. If you don’t agree that you feel more energy, renewed endurance, and an overall sense of improved physical health, just let us know. We’ll give you an exchange or credit—no questions asked. We’re that confident the Vitality Pack will make a real difference in your health!
Have a blessed day!
Hayley
Friday, March 14, 2008
What is Melaleuca all about?
Melaleuca is a Health and Wellness company that has been serving customers for over 22 years. They manufacture their own product line of nutritional, home and personal care items that you and I use EVERY SINGLE DAY…and what I do is set up temporary accounts to help families like you, to catalog shop online or toll free, directly with Melaleuca, at the wholesale price. You may have an interest.
If you would like more information, please contact me. I could share it with you in less than 20 minutes. That is all it would take to help you make an informed decision to help improve your family’s overall health and wellbeing.
Contact me with your name, telephone number and a good time to call you. I will get back with you ASAP.
Have a blessed day!
Because I care,
Hayley
Thursday, March 13, 2008
TRUSTING GOD
Day 13 TRUSTING GOD
During my “Character Building” Time with the children this morning, I was so encouraged…and wanted to share it with you today! I pray you will be as blessed as we were this morning.
When you trust someone, it means that you know that you can depend on that person. When you trust people, you are sure they will not harm you on purpose. It also means that you believe what they say and you believe that they will do what they feel is best for you. You have faith and confidence in people you trust. Children can trust their parents. The One we can trust more than anyone else is our Father in Heaven. We can trust God at all times and in all things. Are you trusting God? On this thirteenth day of the month you will see some of the ways and times you can trust Him.
WHEN YOU PRAY:
When we pray we can be thankful and know that we can depend on the Lord. And ask him to help us remember that He will ALWAYS do what is best for me…
Then we continue into the bible reading...
TRUSTING GOD’S LOVING CARE
Read Matthew 6:25-34
A. This is one of the many beautiful lessons that Jesus taught His followers. It is such a wonderful lesson for boys and girls to learn, as well as their dads and moms. You see, Jesus is teaching all of us that our Father in Heaven knows our needs. He knows we need food to keep us strong and trust Him to give these things to us. After all, doesn’t He give the birds and flowers what they need? What He wants if for you to not worry about what you are going to eat or wear, but to think most about pleasing and serving Him.
In verse 26, who has more value to God? (the birds/us)
B. Perhaps this is something you could to today: If it is nice weather, go outside and see how many birds you see. Observe what they do. What they eat, etc…find out what kind they are in a bird book or online…Where do they find their food? Do they ever buy it at the store? Do they cook it? Do you get your food at the store? Who gives food to you? Why should you not worry about being fed?
I was sharing a story a friend of mine shared with me, to the children this morning about birds, and how God cares for them…this friend of mine what a bit overwhelmed, stressed, having some anxiety over finances, etc…she was driving in the desert, there was not a house in site, not a city for that matter…and on the side of the road was this bird…and guess what it had in its mouth? A HUGE hotdog bun…it was bigger than the bird, LOL…she just broke down crying, with tears of joy (just as I do every time I share this story), because how our loving creator, heavenly father, cares for us is beyond our comprehension. He is ALWAYS faithful…
love,
Hayley
This was taken from a book entitled “Bright Gems for His Crown” by Maxine Randall.
What Jesus Really Had to Embrace.
Our Pastor, John MacArthur, taught on the passage Luke 22:39-46 this Sunday. The Lord really used his sermon the help me see more clearly on what Jesus actually went through when He died on the cross, for the penalty for our sins. I am looking forward to getting the CD, so I can listen to it again. I had a few interruptions with children, etc…during it, so I missed a little. But, what I wanted to share was this:
You know how when we come to know the Lord, we are to embrace Christ, trust in His work on the cross, ALONE and turn from sin. Knowing we cannot do this apart from Jesus. It is only because He comes to live inside of us that we can truly live a life that pleases Him. We are to embrace of life of sinlessness, knowing we cannot do this on our own, that we will never be perfect, this side of Heaven, but nonetheless striving toward it.
When Jesus was in the garden praying, the Bible says in verse 44 that He was in agony. And wbeing in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.[1] His time to fulfill prophecy was upon him and he was about to do something He had never done before. He knew NO sin! Yet, He had to Embrace ALL our Sin, at one time. God’s wrath for our sin fell upon Jesus, His one and only beloved Son.
This really impacted my thinking of what the Triune God did for all who would come to know His son. I am amazed and overwhelmed by God’s kindness toward sinners.
Because He is Faithful,
Hayley
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Girl Talk book!
I am really enjoying the book by the Mahaney family. The "Girl Talk" one I mentioned in an earlier blog. And wanted to share something that they have shared in their book. It was helpful for me in my time with the Lord.
This is what they shared:
While God is speaking to us through ALL of Scripture, it's helpful to have a Bible reading plan. And instead of speed reading like you would an eighth grade literature assignment, take time to listen ~ meditate ~ on the words in front of you. One simple method is to write down two sentences, one beginning with "God" and the other starting with "I." To complete you "God" sentence, ask yourself, "What do these verses reveal about God?" for your "I" sentence, you can ask two questions: "What do I learn about myself in relation to God from these verses?" and "What do I resolve to do in response to God's revelation of Himself in these verses?" Oh, and you're not limited to one "God" and "I" sentence each ~ write as many as you like!
Then spend time in prayer. Worship God for the aspects of His character that He's revealed in the verses you've just read. Thank Him for the many facets of His grace you've glimpsed in the passage. Ask for his assistance to respond in obedience to his Word. And likewise, pray for others.
Have a wonderful day!
For from Him and through Him and to Him are ALL things,
Hayley
"Shopping for TIME: How to Do it all and NOT Be overwhelmed." By Carolyn Mahaney and her 3 daughters.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
God Orders the Seasons of Our Lives
I am reading a book entitled "Shopping for Time...How to do it all and not be overwhelmed" by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw.
It has been very encouraging and I wanted to share it with you guys!
Here is an excerpt from it on pgs. 23-24.
Scripture provides ample evidence that God sets the boundaries for each season. God determines when one closes and a new one begins. He is in complete charge and sovereignly rules over every season of our lives. And his purpose for our lives in each season ultimately cannot be frustrated.
Proverbs 16:9 declares, "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Nebuchadnezzar said about God, "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to hm, "What have you done?'" (Dan. 4:35). The prophet Jeremiah professed, "I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps." (Jer. 10:23).
All too often, we arrogantly think we are in charge. We imagine that we're planning and deciding our life's course. Who are we kidding? We need to humble ourselves and acknowledge, "God, you are in charge. And I humbly accept your plan for the changing seasons of my life."
We can trust this God who is in charge because we know his purposes are always directed for his glory and our good. (Rom. 8:28-29). As author Elisabeth Elliot insists, "Everything that happens to you has come through the hedge of His love."
What comfort and rest this brings to our hearts! As we seek to make the best use of time in every season, we can be confident that God's divine wisdom and perfect love direct his purposes in our lives.
Praying this is an encouragment to you...here is a link to Girl Talk...as site for women who desire to please the Lord in all they do...it is very encouraging.
http://www.girltalk.blogs.com/
Enjoy!
For from Him and through Him and to Him are ALL things,
Hayley
It has been very encouraging and I wanted to share it with you guys!
Here is an excerpt from it on pgs. 23-24.
Scripture provides ample evidence that God sets the boundaries for each season. God determines when one closes and a new one begins. He is in complete charge and sovereignly rules over every season of our lives. And his purpose for our lives in each season ultimately cannot be frustrated.
Proverbs 16:9 declares, "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Nebuchadnezzar said about God, "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to hm, "What have you done?'" (Dan. 4:35). The prophet Jeremiah professed, "I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps." (Jer. 10:23).
All too often, we arrogantly think we are in charge. We imagine that we're planning and deciding our life's course. Who are we kidding? We need to humble ourselves and acknowledge, "God, you are in charge. And I humbly accept your plan for the changing seasons of my life."
We can trust this God who is in charge because we know his purposes are always directed for his glory and our good. (Rom. 8:28-29). As author Elisabeth Elliot insists, "Everything that happens to you has come through the hedge of His love."
What comfort and rest this brings to our hearts! As we seek to make the best use of time in every season, we can be confident that God's divine wisdom and perfect love direct his purposes in our lives.
Praying this is an encouragment to you...here is a link to Girl Talk...as site for women who desire to please the Lord in all they do...it is very encouraging.
http://www.girltalk.blogs.com/
Enjoy!
For from Him and through Him and to Him are ALL things,
Hayley
Friday, March 7, 2008
Why did I start using Melaleuca products?
First, I wanted a safer and healthier alternative to keep my home and family healthy. My husband grew up having asthma...and our first son, was starting to show signs of having asthma…then came our second son, who as a very young baby developed a slight case of RSV…I knew we needed to do something about it…but didn’t really know what.
I had a bitter taste in my mouth concerning MLM businesses, because we had been in one before. I didn't realize the difference with MLM and Consumer Direct Marketing (CDM), the way Melaleuca does business. With the MLM business...It was always have this meeting, go to that meeting…taking you from the home…it wasn’t a good thing for a stay-at-home mamma. Who also homeschooled her children and was her husband’s helpmeet in the ministry. I wanted to be a “Proverb’s 31 woman,” but didn’t want a job or business to take me away from my family, no matter what financial gain it would have given. For what does Jesus say in Matthew 16:26: 26”For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?”[1] Or your husband & children??? (emphasis added)
So, a good friend of mine introduced us to Melaleuca. I had heard of it…and even used some of the products…because my Dad and his wife used them when I was younger. We were leery at first because of the “get-rich-quick” scheme’s we had seen before…but decided it would be best for our family, even if we did nothing to build it as a business. We have used the products now for, I believe around 7 years. I can’t believe it has been that long. Each month we just go online and purchase what we need and it is usually here by the next week.
When we moved to CA…we first lived in a house where the landlord was really hard to please. One day, one of my little ones got a hold of a permanent marker! Yikes! This house had beautiful hardwood floors, etc…THAT marker was EVERYWHERE! I didn’t know what I was going to do. I started looking at the bottle of Sol-U-Mel, it said that it could get permanent marker off. So, I went to work, put some on an old t-shirt…and what do you know…it took every black mark off everything my little bundle put it on. I had her help too!
If you are interested in products that are safe for you and your family, let me know.
love,
Hayley
[1]American Standard Version. 1995 (Mt 16:26). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
I had a bitter taste in my mouth concerning MLM businesses, because we had been in one before. I didn't realize the difference with MLM and Consumer Direct Marketing (CDM), the way Melaleuca does business. With the MLM business...It was always have this meeting, go to that meeting…taking you from the home…it wasn’t a good thing for a stay-at-home mamma. Who also homeschooled her children and was her husband’s helpmeet in the ministry. I wanted to be a “Proverb’s 31 woman,” but didn’t want a job or business to take me away from my family, no matter what financial gain it would have given. For what does Jesus say in Matthew 16:26: 26”For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?”[1] Or your husband & children??? (emphasis added)
So, a good friend of mine introduced us to Melaleuca. I had heard of it…and even used some of the products…because my Dad and his wife used them when I was younger. We were leery at first because of the “get-rich-quick” scheme’s we had seen before…but decided it would be best for our family, even if we did nothing to build it as a business. We have used the products now for, I believe around 7 years. I can’t believe it has been that long. Each month we just go online and purchase what we need and it is usually here by the next week.
When we moved to CA…we first lived in a house where the landlord was really hard to please. One day, one of my little ones got a hold of a permanent marker! Yikes! This house had beautiful hardwood floors, etc…THAT marker was EVERYWHERE! I didn’t know what I was going to do. I started looking at the bottle of Sol-U-Mel, it said that it could get permanent marker off. So, I went to work, put some on an old t-shirt…and what do you know…it took every black mark off everything my little bundle put it on. I had her help too!
If you are interested in products that are safe for you and your family, let me know.
love,
Hayley
[1]American Standard Version. 1995 (Mt 16:26). Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
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