After an early dinner, it was time to entertain baby. The family headed off to do pleasant things, and I got to be with baby. I put him in the carriage and had him "follow" me around while I cleaned. Then we had our little walk in the parlour. I set the carriage on "recline" and baby laid down. I started to briskly walk him through the rooms. He immediately sat up, reached for the carriage - tray and excitedly hung on (for dear life)! Back and forth we went through the kitchen and parlour. Anytime I would catch a glimpse of his sweet little face, he was smiling and happy!
As I walked, I prayed for him and for the family. We walked and walked through the rooms while old gospel music, by J. D. Sumner, played quietly from the kitchen radio.
I started to notice the tablecloth needed straightening, or a dish needed to be brought to the kitchen. The next time I passed by, I would fix something or grab an item with one hand and bring it with us to put away. Baby loved it when I cleaned while we walked!
It finally dawned on me that perhaps the reason I have so much trouble with my tired, swelling hands, is because I am always prettying up something while pushing and turning a carriage at the same time. I will just rest more later on. . . Nevertheless, it is worth it to entertain baby with my cleaning and walking antics.
Blessings
Mrs. White
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"Father God, I ask you to bring relief to Mrs. White and her swelling hands. I ask you to bring healing to her body from the cellular level. Restore her youth, vigor and strength. I ask it in Jesus' Name. Amen."
Blessings to you this Sunday morning. I'm home with a sick child. Already spent time with Bible, a bit of reading, now it's time to make some lunch. Taco Salad.
Blessings,
Laura
Harvest Lane Cottage
Hello from Kansas!
The Grand baby in the stroller is a wonderful way to entertain these sweeties!
Warm blessings 2u,
d
It's so wonderful to hear from you again. You are the epitome of the "prefect" Christian woman. I ordered your homemaking book from Amazon and cherish it as I do you.
Love,
Stephanie
Have you ever tried taking the herb tumeric for the swelling in your hands? There are several good recipes for making tumeric milk online--I honestly think it could help you. In the meantime, I will be praying for your relief.
Dear Mrs. White, I haven't had swollen feet in a while until today and I had to go hunting for my Judy Lindberg McFarland book to look up what I used years ago for edema or water retention. Hands can swell as well. It is Vitamin B6 160mg-200mg. I just used the economical brand from the discount store and had excellent results.
Hope this helps. I know the swelling can be uncomfortable.
God bless,
d
Hi Mrs. White! What a blessing to enjoy your little one although you are having problems with your hands. I hope it took your mind off of it for a while?
What wonderful blog-friends you have! They care for you so much and offer their ideas to help you. I wish I had some ideas myself, but I will continue to pray for you.
Blessings,
Ceil
I was speaking with my health mentor, and I mentioned your swelling hands, weariness, etc. She said that perhaps you should be tested for Epstein-Barr or Hepatitis, as many of those symptoms are the same. She also recommended upping your intake of garlic, and decreasing the 5 whites--potatoes, flour, pasta, rice and sugar. I hope that these suggestions help you, for you are indeed a precious lady, and you insprie so many of us to be better wives and mothers.
Good morning, I have often put a grandbaby in our little umbrella stroller to keep them with me but also easy to move them and secured as I moved from room to room as I did my housework. It is nice to know someone else uses a buggy in the house too.
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