And what did today bring? Lots of not doing the things I was supposed to!!!! And the result, we both were ornery and sluggish. Interesting. Can I blame all my orneriness onto food? This may have more truth to it than we really realize.
Did have green smoothie for breakfast. That was good. Lunch became eating more and more and not of the good stuff. One good thing though, is at the end of the day, I needed to at least have some wheat and this thought of granola just kept coming to mind. I dumped the rest of the wheat sprouts into the blender and added the rest of the coconut milk. I whizzed it a bit and then put it into a bowl and added oatmeal, honey, raisins, a bit of cinnamon, coconut, and almond pieces. I then remembered some stuff I had in the cupboard -- a dry mix of buckwheat, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and some other stuff (pretty good stuff actually) but there was just a little left. I added it and by that time, it was stiff enough to put in a dish. Put it in the fridge for an hour and then ate some. Pretty good for just putting into it whatever came to mind.
It felt good to be eating something that felt like it was a staple.
"All grain is ordained for the use of man,...to be the staff of life....
All grain is good for the food of man;...--
Nevertheless, wheat for man...."
Doctrine and Covenants 89: 14, 16-17 (Known as the Word of Wisdom)
Our Blog Names
While playing around, we happened upon names that mean wheat. We kind of liked them so we adopted them as our blog names. We'll be signing our blogs with our "wheat" names.
Gwenith - Welch (female) is Honeybee
Basak - Turkish (female) is Grandma
Zea - Latin (female) is Walkers
Gwenith - Welch (female) is Honeybee
Basak - Turkish (female) is Grandma
Zea - Latin (female) is Walkers
OUR QUEST
Basak: My quest is to understand and know why the Lord said, "Nevertheless, wheat for man". I want to know how to prepare and use it in the Lord's ways and thus, it will taste good and our families will want to eat it. I want to know why the word "nevertheless" was used, how much we need and why. My quest is to know it all.
Gwenith: Several months ago, the thought came to me. How will we eat in the Millennium? That sounds funny, I know, but what I mean when I say that is, 'What is a higher law of health and nutrition and how can I eat that way using my food storage?' This is what I am working on.
Zea: My quest... to learn and live the word of wisdom so that me and my family will be blessed to live a healthy life. In this process I've ended up having several "sub" quests, such as learning more about grains, herbs, what things in our diet and life are created by "evil and conspiring men", and needless to say one subject leads to another. Right now I'm trying to put the knowledge I've gathered so far (while still gathering more) into practice for me and my family... not an easy task when you have a picky eater!
And as we pursue our quests, we desire to help others.
Gwenith: Several months ago, the thought came to me. How will we eat in the Millennium? That sounds funny, I know, but what I mean when I say that is, 'What is a higher law of health and nutrition and how can I eat that way using my food storage?' This is what I am working on.
Zea: My quest... to learn and live the word of wisdom so that me and my family will be blessed to live a healthy life. In this process I've ended up having several "sub" quests, such as learning more about grains, herbs, what things in our diet and life are created by "evil and conspiring men", and needless to say one subject leads to another. Right now I'm trying to put the knowledge I've gathered so far (while still gathering more) into practice for me and my family... not an easy task when you have a picky eater!
And as we pursue our quests, we desire to help others.
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A LITTLE ABOUT US
I'm Basak (Grandma). I'm married to a wonderful husband who spoils me and puts up with all my kitchen lab work and in my working to serve others. We have four wonderful children and they have blessed us with sixteen grandchildren. I always seem to be learning something new and I love it.
I met Gwenith a few years ago and she's become a very dear friend. We found we were kindred sisters in the preparedness world. We now live miles apart and yet, the kindred has never dwindled. When we talk, we find we always seem to be going down the same road in the thought process - a miracle in itself.
I'm Gwenith (Honeybee). I have a wonderful husband and two boys who are my jewels. I have known since serving a proselyting/welfare mission years ago that the Lord wanted me to be involved in the 'Provident Living' side of things.
The last several years have been an amazing learning adventure and I thank the Lord for allowing me to be an instrument in His hands in any way. Thank goodness I have a friend to share this adventure with -- Basak. Though Basak seems my peer, not my elder, I lean heavily on her wisdom, experience and most of all her strong spirituality. She is an example to me. My efforts to becoming closer to the Lord have benefited from watching her. Thank you, friend!
I met Gwenith a few years ago and she's become a very dear friend. We found we were kindred sisters in the preparedness world. We now live miles apart and yet, the kindred has never dwindled. When we talk, we find we always seem to be going down the same road in the thought process - a miracle in itself.
I'm Gwenith (Honeybee). I have a wonderful husband and two boys who are my jewels. I have known since serving a proselyting/welfare mission years ago that the Lord wanted me to be involved in the 'Provident Living' side of things.
The last several years have been an amazing learning adventure and I thank the Lord for allowing me to be an instrument in His hands in any way. Thank goodness I have a friend to share this adventure with -- Basak. Though Basak seems my peer, not my elder, I lean heavily on her wisdom, experience and most of all her strong spirituality. She is an example to me. My efforts to becoming closer to the Lord have benefited from watching her. Thank you, friend!
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I would like to share with you a different interpretation of the scripture for you to ponder and maybe discuss with the bishop and with the Lord to reveal if this is true. I believe we are leaving out the most important verse, 15!
It says "And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger."
Gluten sensitivity is prevalent in our society just as carbohydrate addiction is.
Why do we overlook verse 15 which clearly states only in times of famine and hunger? Could it be that we are all addicted to bad carbs, and we see what we want to see? What is being referred to? Look at verse 14 again. He is referring to all grain.
Therefore, I believe that all grain is for the use of man, but only in times of famine and hunger. What should we be storing up? Grain. What should we not be eating now when we don't have to? You guessed it, grain.
I believe God will make it perfectly healthy for us to eat grain when we need it.
Make sense?
I've spent many times through the years fasting and praying about eating grain and meats. Long ago, I even questioned the verse you quoted and studied it intently to understand it because it seemed confusing to me. I received my answer. This same answer was supported when the Lord's servants were inspired to add the footnotes. Verse 14 talks about all grain being for man and beasts, fowls, and all wild animals; (and the verse ends with a semi-colon). Verse 15 is a continuation of verse 14 -- talking about animals and ends with a period. Then in verse 16, he continues His instruction about grains.
Yes, the world is saying we should not eat wheat and it has recently added all grains. Makes me shake my head. Verse 4 talks about the "evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you,...." I know the Lord has spoken and it's for me to choose -- the Lord's word or the world's word.
I believe we are addicted to the foods of the world. This was "Given for a principle with promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints,..." I do find I am weak in my choices of food. It isn't easy to eat wheat when there are so many really good-tasting things, recipes galore and restaurants galore. It is a choice. Because of our not so good choices, gluten intolerance and much illness is a result.
Gluten intolerance is curable. We have to help our bodies heal, which is a process. Whole grains are then able to be enjoyed with all those special promised blessings.
I believe the day will come when science will support what the Lord has said. The pendulum has swung so far to one side right now, it will yet come into balance and the world will know the truth of "All grain is ordained for the use of man" - "All grain is good for the food of man" - and, "Nevertheless, wheat for man."
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