Hope

Ella went off to school again this morning. I am trying to keep a positive attitude, but in the back of my mind I know these episodes can strike light lightening. One day at a time is all I can hope for and try to enjoy the good ones for Ella's sake!

It's amazing how each time I turn to my devotional to start my day - it is always reflecting how I feel or what I need to hear. This gives me such peace and hope that God is working this all out for His good and in the meantime provides me some comfort. I do sometimes feel Him almost giving me a hug when I need it the most:)

Romans 5:1-5
 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. ³ Not only so, but we^] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵ And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Also,  thought I would share a good recipe - this is one of my favorites.  My sister in law's mother made this for us after Ella was born. I think I ate a whole tenderloin it was so good. I serve with the green bean salad (recipe below also) and mac n cheese or baked potato.

Mustard Crusted Pork Tenderloin

4-5 lbs Pork loin
1/2t salt
1/2t pepper
3T of Balsamic Vinegar
3T  of olive oil
8 cloves of garlic chopped
2T of chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 C of course grain mustard

Rub with salt and pepper. Mix other ingredients together. Spread over meat. Bake 375 for about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 min before serving.


Feta Green Bean Salad

• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup olive oil 
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans 
• 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese 

Preparation

1. Bake walnuts in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted; set aside.
2. Combine oil and next 5 ingredients; cover and chill.
3. Cut green beans into thirds, and arrange in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 15 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender. Immediately plunge green beans into cold water to stop cooking process; drain and pat dry.
4. Combine walnuts, beans, onion, and cheese in a large bowl; toss well. Cover and chill.
5. Pour oil mixture over bean mixture 1 hour before serving; toss just before serving

Will update on Ella if any changes happen.