My Cup Overflows

I came from a broken, dysfunctional family.  Statistically I should be an unwed mother on welfare.  But God in His love and mercy, called me out of darkness and into His wonderful light.  My testimony isn't anything flashy, but it's mine.  I had two best friends in middle school who loved me and prayed for me.  I asked Jesus into my heart at 14 and was baptized months later.  From then until now is a long story, but mainly I want to talk about how God has made my life abundant even though I don't deserve it, and this abundant life is for everyone.  I think most girls, as they're growing up, have a picture in their head of what their life will be like in the future; what kind of husband they want, how many children they'll have and what kind of home you'll live in.  I'm sure I did, though I don't remember giving it much thought.  I don't suppose I had much hope seeing the kinds of things I'd seen.  But as time goes on, I'm seeing more and more how God has blessed my obedience to Him with "a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over."  I have the best husband in the world for me.  He is also a great dad, provider, and treats me how I've always wanted to be treated.  God not only gave me the desire of my heart concerning the characteristics of my husband, He exceded it!  When I was a teenager, twin boys were something I wanted one day when I got married.  And while I didn't have twins, I have two sons that are 13 months apart, so it's close enough!  Again, God gave me the desire of my heart, and then exceded it.  What a great God we have!  Trust in Him and be obedient to His word and He will give you the desires of your heart and then some!     

Tomato Cauliflower Bake

This is another good vegetarian meal/side I found on allrecipes.com  If you've never heard of allrecipes.com, it's a good website to use because if you have an ingredient or two and you need ideas on what to do with them, you can type in those ingredients and they will tell you all kinds of recipes that you can make with those ingredients.  All you need for this recipe is cauliflower, romas, swiss cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.  Heat your oven to 350 degrees.  Cook the cauliflower in the microwave with a little bit of water for about 5 minutes or until firm.  Put the cauliflower in a casserole dish with a little bit of butter, a little salt, and some pepper.  Then top with sliced tomotoes and cheese.  Bake for about 20 minutes.  I use a lot less butter and salt but of course the more you add the better it tastes.  : )  It would probably be good with garlic powder and oregano too.  Give it a try!