Miracles
The newest addition to our family was born today. I was priviledged enough to be at his birth. When you witness a baby's birth you realize what a miracle it is. How a mother's body has to labor and change to bring that baby into the world. Even with all of our modern day technology and wonders it is still the mother who has the perfect environment for nine months to sustain a tiny life. Then it is the mother who gives birth to that precious life. I am very proud of my daughter for giving us such a beautiful little grandson.
Not that his dad wasn't a part of this special event. My son-in-law is probably one of the most gentle and patient people I know. He was at her side throughout the whole night, giving her comfort and support. I know he is thrilled with his little son. We are proud of him too!
With Easter coming up we are reminded of another miracle. That of Jesus' death and resurrection. A wonderful inspirational movie about Jesus is found at onesolitarylifemovie.com It is a short reminder of how one man's simple life has impacted so many.
Another miracle for us in Minnesota seems to be the end of winter and the return of spring!!
To celebrate spring check out Gathered From The Garden's website for some fun spring fragrances such as cucumber melon, raspberry lemonade, huckleberry and red currant and many others. We can use these in most of our products. Go to : gatheredfromthegardenllc.4t.com
Happy Spring and enjoy the miracles found in your life!

More Inspiration!

In the past I have written about "The Secret" on Oprah and the dashmovie website. I found another inspirational web movie. Go to natureofsuccessmovie.com It's a 3 minute shot of inspiration. These are like little dessert treats for your soul.
Life can get to be hectic and stressful. I find for me it helps to hear or read some "pep talk" now and again. Most of it is nothing new but it is good to be reminded of it. Someone once told me if you don't take care of yourself who will? I take care of myself with these little shots of
inspiration.
Another good way to take care of yourself is to do a little pampering. Check out Gathered's website for our relaxing bath teas. A wonderful way to relax!
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The Joy Diet

By this time of the year people are looking at their New Year's Resolutions and wondering what happened? So many people I know resolve to go on a food diet. But how about a Joy Diet?
This idea comes from Elisabeth Constantine's book The Light Diet. Instead of depriving yourself as with most diets-- with this diet you add something. Joy. Think of all the things you could add to your life to bring more joy into it. Small things like time to yourself to do whatever you wanted. Buy yourself some flowers. Get a manicure or pedicure. Go see a movie. Spend time with your favorite people. You could really amp up the joy in your life by achieving one of your big goals: building the house of your dreams or taking an exotic vacation.
Studies have shown that the more joy you have in your life , the healthier you will be. (This probably pertains to spreading joy around too.) I think as women we tend to get so caught up in being caregivers that we often forget to take care of ourselves. We really do deserve some pampering, some joy! Resolve to find time this week to add more joy to your diet--it could even become a wonderful habit.
Gathered From The Garden has some great products to help pamper yourself or to give to others to help spread some joy.
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