My Healing Journey
If you have been following along on the gram, then you are well aware by now that I have embarked on a new adventure. A healing adventure that is.
The Melt Method
Back story
In November, a co-worker/friend, Christine and I registered for Dallas Mania which is a fitness convention. At the time, I was suffering from severe plantar fasciitis. If anyone has ever had it, you know how painful it is. To teach dance on it was excruciating to say the least. I think I was averaging 1600 mg of Ibuprofen a day. Which is ridiculous in and of itself and awful for your gut. That is an entirely different post for a different day.
The point is, I tried anything and everything to heal it. I paid a doctor $1000 for shockwave therapy. And if you want to know what real pain is….do that…it was worse than labor! AND I subjected myself to it over and over and over again in hopes that it would heal my pain. It did work wonders on my Achilles tendonitis but not on my heel. I purchased all kinds of weird shoes off the internet that claimed they could help. I bought a red light therapy wand. I mean when I tell you I tried EVERYTHING, I tried EVERYTHING!
UNTIL MELT!
At Mania, Christine kept talking about this session, MELT, that she had signed up for and suggested that I should attend it over Zumba. I remember telling her I hated yoga, barre, anything slow, why would I go? She explained to me what she had been learning about the fascia and really thought that it might help my plantar fasciitis. Again, if someone had given me snake oil and said, “Drink this it will do the trick.” I am telling you I might have! That is how awful it was. So I skipped Zumba and went with Christine and the rest was history.
I am not kidding when I tell you I got immediate relief. IMMEDIATE. Immediate, but with discipline.
I listened to Sue, the founder, explain how we brush our teeth daily for fresh breath and to prevent tooth decay or further tooth decay and it is the same with the fascia and our bodies. We need to floss them daily if you will.
I bought the foam roller and ball that day and decided in that moment I would MELT daily and I did. I healed my plantar fasciitis too! Not only did I heal it myself, I registered to get certified to train others to do the same!
Guess What!
I am officially certified! It was a three month journey and it was like going back to college, but I did it! I am so proud of myself and so excited to bring this MELT Method out into my community and to those around the world. I figure I learned it all over zoom, why not offer zoom training?
If you are one of my friends who suffers from chronic pain, wants to erase the signs of aging, maybe you want to prevent pain, and feel fantastic in just 10 minutes a day! I really think I have the secret, thanks to Sue Hitzman and her incredible MELT Method!
I plan to talk about it a lot over on the gram and you will see many more blog posts on the what, why’s, and how’s of it. But for now, know this….there is a breakthrough Self-treatment system that stimulates healing power within your body’s connective tissue and can help relieve aches and stiffness, improve performance, and erase the negative effects of aging! Know that it is also possible to live without pain and transform your body in as little as 10 minutes a day! There are so many more benefits which we will discuss in the future, but here are a few: Sleep, Digestive, Midday fatigue be gone, bloating and weight gain be gone, and are you ready for this…cellulite help! Say goodbye to some, if not all, of the Hail Damage on the back of those thighs! Ladies, if that does not excite you!? Ha!
So be on the lookout and if you want to know more or would like a private session, email me at amy@worthyheart.com and let’s get you started on your very own healing journey.
Until Next Time,
XO,
Worthy
Christmas in July Sale!
I cannot believe we are halfway through July! Crazy how time flies the older you get?
Do you agree? Before we know we will be hearing the countdown to Christmas….
“90 days until Christmas, 60 days until Christmas, 30 days until Christmas!”
Before we know it will be 2 days until Christmas!
Do you have your shopping done? Ha! Anyone know what I am talking about?
I decided to do a little something…..
I decided why not help you get a jump start on Christmas and do a little Christmas in July?
Now until July 31 I am going to offer 50% off of my journal and 20% off of my 4 and 8 week coaching packages! That’s right! 50/20!
Why? Because I know that this year with gas prices, inflation, possible recession, things might be tight! So why not start now?
Start planning now so you can budget and be prepared.
That is my secret.
What I have found is you can spread it out over the next 6 months and not break your bank 2 weeks before Christmas! And trust me, the hubs will be so much more relaxed and grateful.
So if you have someone on your list who could use the gift of affirmations, maybe they love journaling, someone who loves morning quiet time, or just someone that you would like to see them grow in their belief in themselves… give them a journal. If it is someone who you think could benefit from coaching… give them 8 weeks of intense 1:1’s with me. I promise you these gifts are the gifts that keep on giving. Maybe it’s you! Either way, this is a great sale!
Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas in July!!!!!
(And even if you don’t want to start this early….I promise you want to start your list now….especially with the economy like it is….Promise.)
Until Next Time!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
CODES: JOURNAL USE JULY50 and if you are interested in the Coaching package email me at amy@worthyheart.com and I will send you all the details along with the discount.
Wednesday's Worthy Word
The other day I was cleaning out my camera on my phone (if you don’t do this I highly suggest it because you find some real gems!) and I came across this photo.
LOVE THIS! I don’t remember when or where I was when I took it…but this is one of those gems I found
I really don’t remember taking it, but I love it because every morning Trey or I run through a mantra with our boys. Obviously our big boys not so much anymore, but we did when they were younger and I have to believe it planted seeds.
The mantra goes like this:
Start with The Lord’s Prayer….
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, the glory forever. Amen.
Next:
Be a leader
Not a follower
Do your best
Berry’s never quit
Always have fun!
And we close with the serenity prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What does this do?
I firmly believe that morning mantras, prayers, mediations, whatever you want to call them, are magical! They are words or phrases that are repeated and get you into a certain mindset or increase your concentration. They are amazing instruments for helping you build confidence in yourself and focus up for an incredible day.
Who does not need more confidence and positivity? I know I do and our kids, well, with all the social media and distractions, lord knows they could use some help in learning to concentrate as well as boost in the area of confidence!
So take our mantra, make your own, whatever mantra you do, I promise you when your kiddos have flown from the nest, they will have something beautiful embedded deep within their hearts that they can carry with them on those days that seem super lonely, dark, or out of place.
Trust me, you will use the mantra too! I pull from our daily mantra a lot! So it is a win win for all!
What will your mantra be?
Until Next Time,
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
Sana Italian! (Healthy Italian)
Happy Monday Friends! Or as the Italians Say
“Felice Lunedì!"
Ha! I don’t know Italian, but I love how the words sound! So romantic!!!! Do you agree?
I have never been to Italy, someday…God willing. However, I am afraid I would gain 50lbs because I LOVE PASTA! But, I am told over there you walk a lot for starters and their pasta is healthier…something about their pasta is fresh from flour, water, and eggs. They do not get it from a box. They literally make it homemade and it is made from 100% durum wheat, called semola di grano duro in Italian. Basically, it is higher in protein and stands up to the rigors of cooking.
There is your lesson on why Italians can eat pasta daily and not blow up like we American’s. Just sayin….
However, today I don’t have a traditional lasagna recipe. I have a healthy version of lasagna that I think you will love. Full disclosure. Two of my four boys love this and two hate it. Oddly it is my youngest, Graeme, and Trey who love it. My two college boys are like, “Mom, seriously? Add some noodles!”
Back story: Trey decided to go Keto back in late April and lose a few pounds. It has been GREAT for him, but hard for me now with my diagnosis. Keto, if you do not know, is high (healthy) fat, adequate protein, and low carbs. There is a lot of good research on this diet, but when you are fighting high LDL the verdict is out. My motto is: EVERYTHING IN MODERATION. But, while trying to get my LDL levels down I need to watch my fat. So it has been a balancing act over here.
I am happy to report my husband is down 26lbs and feels and looks GREAT!
But, like any diet, check with your doctor before you go “balls to the wall with it.” I will do a post in the future on the benefits of Keto because we have learned a lot.
One thing that we have learned is that it is a very good diet for Veterans who suffer from PTSD. Fascinating right!
More on that in the future!
For today, if you are thinking of going Keto, if you are Keto, or if you are just trying to limit your carbs but love Italian….LOOK NO FURTHER!
KETO LASAGNA
I got this recipe from LOW CARB YUM 5-INGREDIENT KETO and I tweaked it because 5 ingredients was a little bland for us.
Ingredients:
1/2 of a yellow onion chopped
2- 3 garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. ground meat (or turkey)
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1 tub of ricotta cheese (1 and 12/ cups)
1 ball of mozzarella (8 ounces) sliced
1/2 cup to 1 cup grated parmesan (we like cheesy!)
1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce (low carb) we use Rao’s
Salt and pepper to taste and if you like add your favorite Italian seasoning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375
In a large skillet, heat your olive oil on medium.
Add your chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add your minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add your sausage and cook it through.
Then add your beef and cook it through.
You can add your seasoning here or mix it in your marinara sauce.
Remove from the heat and drain off any excess fat.
Transfer the meat mixture to the bottom of a 9 x 9 inch deep baking pan.
Spread the ricotta on top, followed by the Parmesan.
Then pour the marinara sauce over the layers and top with the mozzarella.
Bake for 25 minutes and maybe for the last 2 to 3 minutes put it on broil and get that mozzarella nice and toasty brown in some spots.
*You can add an egg to the ricotta before mixing and it will be easier to spread and the egg will add a little more protein!
Serve with a Salad and if not staying Keto add some garlic bread!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
aka~Worthy
Take Two
Have you ever started something, put it down, and then found yourself going back to it after a period of time?
Ya? Me too! And that is what brings me to today’s post.
Last year I had this big idea that I was going to take you on a “Joy Ride Through the Bible.” It was and is a great idea! I love where my heart was, but for some reason I put it down.
Well, here I am today picking it up. God has been whispering to me, “Amy, what about that devotional? Why did we put that down?”
I really don’t have the answer. My last post on this literally was in July a year ago. Nothing big or tragic happened, I just put it down.
The lesson here is that it is ok if you put something down for a period of time and decide to come back to it.
Society tells us that if we put something down and we are not in the hospital, on maternity leave, or dealing with a sick family member, then we have failed. That is simply not the case.
Let’s be real – life sometimes gets in the way! Sometimes you just need a mental health getaway or you just want to hit the pause button for a while on whatever it is.
Maybe for you it was your Network Marketing side gig, maybe it was a quilt you started, or a hobby, maybe it was a business on social, whatever it was and whatever the reason is that you put it down, the real point here is:
You owe zero explanation as to why you put it down.
AND furthermore if you want to pick it back up, permission granted by me! Do it!
So here’s to picking back up where we left off in our Joy Ride Through the Bible and here’s to you allowing yourself to pick up where you left off IF YOU WANT TO….NO EXPLANATION NEEDED!
Because….YOU MY FRIEND ARE WORTHY!
Until Next Time,
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
Wednesdays Worthy Word!
Today is just another day
UNLESS you decide to make it
EXTRAORDINARY, so
Set your goals,
Do your best to make today
Awesome and to make
Yourself Proud!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
Let Freedom Ring
Happy Fourth of July!!!!!
The Fourth of July is always a good time! Amen?! Parades, hot dogs, watermelons, swimming, fireworks, barbecues, just to name a few things that happen every fourth.
Our little community always has the sweetest parade with popsicles, watermelon eating contest, and fun for all!
The question is…
Every Fourth, do we really grasp what the Fourth of July really is about? Or do we just say, “Whoo Hoo! We are FREE! We are independent! We are America!”
I looked it up and here is what google has to say about the Fourth:
On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.
American Independence!
Independence we know means a state of being independent, but to go deeper it means: freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
We became a FREE country! When I look at that personally I see good and I see bad….Good because yes we are FREE, but bad because some could and (I would argue do) abuse that. Which is why we need rules. However, I personally think if we could buy into what God has to say about Freedom, our country would be a much better place today! Just my two cents.
What am I referring to?
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
So many good things there…humble and serving to point out a few things!!!!!
To break it down in Worthy terms here is what I think God is trying to say:
There is freedom that comes with faith in Jesus Christ.
What faith do we need to have in Jesus? Well, for starters we need to believe that Jesus bought our salvation through his blood. He literally died for our freedom, for our salvation, because of His blood we are freed from the slavery to our own sinfulness.
Next thought is what would keep one from sinning if all you have to do is say, “I believe Jesus died for me and I am forgiven, I am free?” Why wouldn’t we just indulge in whatever we want, sex, drugs, rock and roll, stomping on others to get what we want and think we deserve, indulging in too much of something…what keeps a person from doing this if all we have to do is believe?
That is where this verse comes in and Paul, the writer of Galatians, is clearly saying, “Don’t use your freedom in Christ as an opportunity to do whatever, whenever you want, with whoever you want, just because it feels good.” In other words don’t use Christ as an opportunity to selfishly serve your flesh because it feels good to you, because you can, because you want to, because you think you deserve it, because whatever….And he backs that up with…serve one another humbly and in love. BOOF!
When was the last time you served someone humbly and in love?
When I think about this idea I think of all the men and women who have fought and died for you and for me…all so we can be free. Their service to our country is a gift that we do not deserve. We surely do not deserve the gift of forgiveness for all our sins from Jesus… and when I think of all the strangers who have gone to war for you, for me, for this country, and died…. I think WOW! Did they deserve death? No, absolutely not, yet they paid the ultimate price.. and one could argue those of us sitting at home eating our hotdogs and sipping on our beer do not deserve their service. Talk about humbling.
So this Fourth of July….when you think of your freedom, remember those who paid the ultimate price and remember the freedom you are living in through Christ’s blood and remember this….God loves you! So much! So look for His love and strive to serve one another with that same love. If we could all do that….well this world would be a better place. In my humble opinion.
Happy Fourth Friends!!!!
XOXOX,
Amy
aka~Worthy
PS….this Fourth of July remember: The reason we celebrate the Fourth of July is because of our fallen and serving soldiers. These soldiers have fought in the past and many more are still fighting for our country, lives, and freedom so that we can all live in peace. So Peace Be with You!!!! And Happy Fourth!!!!!
Happy Fourth from our Family to Yours!!!!!!
Hey! It's Worthy!
Hi Friends! I have seen a lot of new faces around here so I thought it was high time to reintroduce myself so we could get to know one another!
That is one thing about me that I feel is truly different from most bloggers. I don’t want to just write something, throw it up on the intra webs, and pray someone reads it. No, I really want to get to know you and what makes you tick, what lights your soul on fire, what is bringing you down, what is bringing you joy, what is your favorite color, if you could come back as an animal in the next life (no I do not believe there is a next life…this is just fun game of getting to know one another) what animal would you be and why?
I would like to come back as a dog…but not just any dog….a dog owned by ME! These brats have the GOOD Life fur realz!
Why do I want to take the time to get to know you? Because I am an enneagram 2! YES! I finally figured out my Enneagram! And we 2’s stand out for our personal warmth, strong relational skills, selflessness, and eagerness to support people in their time of need. So call me eager, call me a helper, call me Worthy, the point is I want to be here for you!
It is the law of radiation and attraction really….
This handsome man, my daddy, taught me all about the law of radiation and attraction…”Amy…it is the law of radiation and attraction! You get what you give in life! You give love, well, you will get it back ten fold!”
Why do I say that? Because writing for me is cathartic and healing so by you supporting my page, indulging me with a comment or a share every once in a while, well you are giving back to me and I only hope to return the favor! You see! It’s a win-win!
And listen, as a 2 it is my greatest desire for every person to experience love, reflect the love, and see and feel the love and nurture of God.
So a little bit about me….
I grew up in the small north central Texas town of Graham, Texas, now known as Graham America. I am number three in the line of four kiddos and I can honestly say I had a beautiful up bringing out there in the country!
COLLEGE LIFE AND MARRIAGE...
I went to college at University of North Texas and Texas A&M where I met my husband in 1991. Long story short, I followed him to Texas A&M my SENIOR year (who does that! I guess I do) and when he graduated he told me if I would hurry up and graduate we would get married.... so I hauled my hiney back to UNT, graduated, and well....THAT DID NOT HAPPEN...after NINE years...YES you heard me right! NINE years of dating off and on we FINALLY married in December of 2000 and we are still going strong to this day. We have three beautiful boys and one angel baby in Heaven.
My beautiful family!!!!!
WHY THIS BLOG....
In December of 2016 I lost my best friend, my confidante, and my angel on earth. I lost my mom....and this rocked me more than any other loss I have ever experienced. My mom knew ALMOST everything about me...the good, the bad, and the VERY, VERY, UGLY side of me that my baby brother Paul has so eloquently named TAWANDA. My mom loved all parts of me, even Tawanda. I called her daily and on average we talked 5 days a week. When she left this earth and went home I can honestly say I was lost. This loss has challenged me on many levels but most of all this loss has challenged me in my faith. This blog has been huge in helping me grow stronger than ever in my walk with God and it could not have come at a better time! Trust me on that!
DREAMS AND HOPES FOR MY BLOG...
One, that I become more consistent. In the beginning I wrote all the time, life took over and well, I stopped. But what I found was I missed it and believe it or not some of you did! So thank you to all of you who have gently and consistently reached out encouraging me to write more.
Other desires are to bring you many more yummy recipes (I do love to cook), some funny stories, probably some not so funny stories, because I promise to be real, and let's face it life is messy sometimes, I might have some words of wisdom here and there (if I do it will be from something I learned from someone much wiser than myself!) and one thing I will not promise is fashion sense....I try so hard here, but I am a dance teacher and a MELT practitioner for fitness and health. My wardrobe consists of black tights and black tops....I will challenge myself in this area and maybe with your advice I can grow here...because Lord knows I am not fashion savvy! Another area you will not see on my blog is Home Improvement. It’s just not in the cards for me. Have you seen our redneck swimming hole? That explains everything!
Want to take a dip in our Red Neck Swimming Hole? It’s truly the best!!!!!
You will see a lot about God and Worthiness and Affirmations…Why? Because the world needs more Jesus, more Love, more Hope, and more Encouragement….which is what Affirmations are! Words we say to ourselves to encourage oneself. I actually self published a journal, The GOOD Life, because I believe in this so much! You will see more about that as time goes on!
I am proud of this little baby! I have it in blue too and my the cover art was done by my beautiful boy Will!
And you will see…
Gratitude and Love for my life and my amazing family!
This is us!
I hope you will stick around! I really do! I want to grow this family! The WORTHY FAMILY and I want us to be a community built on faith, love, trust, and joy. A community that will build one another up and bring a little more sparkle to this world. Because Lord knows this world could use some goodness.
So….
In a nutshell, I am married to the love of my life and my best friend. We have three beautiful boys, two dogs, and we are blessed. I love God, Dance, Melt, Writing, Soul Goals (my free community for my sisters in the house), my amazing family, and friends. I am Amy Berry and I would like to be your friend!
xo,
Amy
aka….worthy
This Girl Is On Fire!
Hey! Hey! Hey!
How are we doing? I am here to report I am doing IN-FREAKING- CREDIBLE!
I really cannot believe it either considering all the meds that I am clearing from my system!
So what does that mean?
Well, the Doc has me doing what is known as a medical wash out. When we first discussed it I was super scared because he warned me that life would “suck”, as he put it, for a while. I asked how long and what to expect and he said everyone is different, but withdraw can be hard on some. Chills, sweats, dry mouth, shakes, insomnia, nausea, exhaustion, and I am happy to report the only side effect I have experienced thus far is insomnia. KNOCK ON WOOD FAST!
I really cannot believe it and I was totally prepared to get subs for dance, not take on any coaching clients, and just take her easy. When I tell you I feel like a new person, I mean it!!!!
NEW PERSON! It is wild.
I was told that these washes can take 6-12 months to really clear your system so I am thinking I am going to feel GREAT come fall! Half this battle is mindset! And a little bit of insomnia…well I can handle that!
So what am I doing different besides not taking any pharmaceuticals?
I have really cleaned up my diet to help my gut along. I have added a quad biotic that I think is helping tremendously. AND I am getting certified in MELT which is a gentle treatment technique that enhances mobility, stability, and performance and is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain. I swear this certification came right on time and I firmly believe this practice is really helping me in this wash. I cannot wait to be certified and bring it to all my friends in pain, wanting to increase their athletic performance, or overall mobility.
So if you are one of my friends who suffers with chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, bunion issues, or just want to increase your athletic performance and or mobility….Hit me up come July 22 because your girl here will be certified and ready to take on clients.
For now, know that I so appreciate all your well wished and prayers…..keep them coming because I truly feel them…and know that I am doing GREAT!
I am hoping to start sharing all my new amazing recipes and tricks for health I am learning because THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Until Next Time,
xo,
Amy
aka…Worthy
GOD IS SO GOOD
Praise Report!
Just got home from the doctor and I have wild, a little confusing, but amazing news!!!!! So, I will try, to the best of my ability, to communicate what is happening with my body.
FIRST….BEING A WOMAN AIN’T EASY
I really don’t have many answers and things still don’t make a lot of sense, but I am hopeful and I have a plan for now and that is half the battle.
So, whatever this is on my pituitary gland it is 2mm. The reason I say whatever it is, well, my prolactin levels have gone back into the normal range. High Prolactin was the reason we got the MRI in the first place. So this literally could just be a shadow or a spot due to menopause. Like I said above, being a woman ain’t easy.
Here is where things get a little fuzzy.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto back in 2020. Dr. Fordan is now saying, “Let’s table that diagnosis.”
UM OK….”So I don’t have Hashimoto?”
Not necessarily, but the meds I am on could be masking the prolactinoma and bringing the prolactin down but doing nothing for the “spot” on my pituitary gland. If in fact it is a tumor you want to dissolve it. Not mask it.
It’s time to FISH OR CUT BAIT
If I fish we treat all my menopausal symptoms and throw all kinds of hormones at me, which can increase risk of cancer in my breast, ovaries, and grow the tumor (if that is what this spot is). The pro to this approach is I will feel like me again and better than I feel now, which somedays it is hard for me to get out of bed.
OR
I cut bait and stop all medicine I am on including my anti depressant, my thyroid (Hashimoto) meds, and current hormones. The cons of this are my quality of life will more than likely suffer, however, the pro is that it will give the doctor a complete clean slate and we can see what happens with my prolactin and this spot on my pituitary.
NOT GONNA LIE
This scares me. I have been on antidepressants since I had my cry for help in 1994. I know Trey will be watching me closely and I know I am a warrior and will speak up should I need them.
What about the vision issues and dizzy spells?
Could just be menopause, could be the tumor, could be something else we find once my body clears all this medicine I am on, which will take time and patience.
I really do like this Doctors approach
How often do you find a doc that says, “Let’s stop throwing paint on the wall and seeing what works….let’s start clean. This thing is 2mm. We have time. Let’s approach this with a clean wall. Yes, it will be hard to clean your system and your lifestyle will suck, but it will be worth it to get this right. And what if we find you don’t need any of those meds! How cool will that be?” When he put it that way I was all in.
So I may suffer for a bit….timing is perfect…Summer time when things slow down
I will really need to listen to my body and speak up when I need help. Ask for subs, maybe even cut back if I find that it is really wearing me down. I can do that to get the answers I need. I may say “NO” a lot more than I already do. I may sleep more than I do. That is ok….anything over a tumor is fine by me. So for now I will let my system clean itself. I will help it with clean eating, exercise for a min. of 30 minutes a day no matter how tired, watch my alcohol intake, and know that I can do this. I can do anything because I have three loyal friends. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost and they will help me especially on the bad days.
THEN WHAT?
If my symptoms get unmanageable I will go back to Dr. Fordan sooner, but for now we have the next appointment set for August 31 where we will recheck the prolactin levels and another MRI in December to compare with the first image.
So for now….there is nothing to see here other than a woman in menopause who will be detoxing her body and continuing to blog….AND a woman is who so grateful for all your prayers, your positive vibes, and your love!
Love you all!
UNITL NEXT TIME….
XO,
Amy
aka…worthy
Life and What's New
Hi! I feel as if I should reintroduce myself. It has been awhile, but honestly when I look back it has not been too long ago. I did do a book review in April, but blogging, well, that has been awhile.
A lot has happened since we last talked. Graeme graduated 4th grade and gets to move along to 5th! Praise God! No, in all seriousness he is a great student and loves math and reading.
Graeme and his amazing teacher Mrs. Oliver. True story….after graduation walking to the parking lot he was in tears and I said, “What’s wrong buddy?” His response….”Mom Mrs. Oliver is the first teacher to believe in me since Kindergarten…I am really going to miss her.” (cue the tears)
JP finished his first year at Carnegie Mellon and while it was a rough year I know he is loving every minute of it and really learning a lot about film, voice, theatre, dance, lights, sounds, camera, and action! It is so fun to watch and hear about.
JP and Grubba as we celebrated me kicking Lil B!
Will just finished up his second year at The University of Arkansas where he is loving life! He is loving his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), and still figuring out what road he wants to take for his future. I know whatever he decides he will do GREAT! He is such a hard worker and I know that boy will do GREAT things.
Will and Gramzee celebrating….
Trey has moved into an instructor position at Southwest Airlines and as I am writing this, I am realizing now God has had his hand in all of this. What is this? Well, I have been diagnosed with a prolactinoma.
My hottie aviator!
What is a prolactinoma? So far this is what I know. A prolactinoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. I know that the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and it controls the production of many hormones, which makes this real fun seeing I am 51 and in “Peri Menopause”! Hell, I might be in full blown menopause but this little bitch (aka lil b) is wreaking so much havoc nobody REALLY knows yet. (More about this in future post)
Good news is this is benign. Bad news is… like I said before it is wreaking havoc on my hormones. I show that I am a lactating and my vision has been affected. Hopefully once we eradicate this lil b or at the very least shrink it my vision will correct itself. God willing as my Grandma Foley used to say. And from what I am learning, if you shrink the tumor you consider that a win! Not sure I like that, but it might be what I have to accept.
This Wednesday we will be meeting with a specialist to discuss options to get rid of or at the very least, shrink this thing. As I know more I will keep you updated, but know this. I am a fighter. This lil b will not win! I know God has me and I know he has a plan for me. God is bigger than this lil bump in my head and God will carry me through. I know he will.
There is so much to be thankful for in my diagnosis.
My tumor is benign
My husband is an instructor and home at nights which will be a huge blessing if this medicine makes me sick or I have to have surgery.
There is medicine, if that does not work there is surgery, and should that not work there is radiation…I have three options and I have three friends with me at all times carrying me through…The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost.
So like I said….SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR.
I have decided after visiting with another gal who has a “noma nuisance” like me, I will use my blog as a way to keep you updated. She had suggested a caring bridge, but I thought, “You know, I really miss writing so why not take it to Worthy Heart.” So here we are….on another Journey of Faith and Worthiness Together…..
Until next time,
XO,
Amy
aka Worthy!
Still You
Long time no Read! Not really….actually, long time no review. I have been reading but not reviewing and the book I just completed deserves a review. My prayer today is that, after reading this review, you will consider picking this book up at your local library or bookstore and reading it as well.
Why, you ask? Well, this is a subject very near and dear to me. You see I have a gay son. My beautiful JP is gay. Does this define JP? Nope! Does being heterosexual define you? No! JP is still JP no matter who JP is in love with ,drawn to, or desires. Nothing changes. Unless, of course, you think you are God, and here is the hard truth….nothing changes for God.
He made JP as JP is. The beautiful, talented, caring, young man, who is a light in this world. And if you are gay, trans, bi, heterosexual, pan, lesbian…heck, I have to be honest I don’t know all the labels because they don’t matter…what matters is who you are as a human. Bottom line, what REALLY matters is, God made these humans with all these labels as they are and loves them as much as he loves the beautiful blonde drawn to the fat bald man….we don’t decide who is drawn to who.
Today’s blog is not primarily about JP and his story. However, now that JP is over 18 you will see more talk of this, simply so we can be a source of hope for anyone who feels alone, different, full of shame, full of questions, and not loved.
Rather, today’s blog will dive into the book Still Stace by Stacey Chomiak. What a book! So beautifully written. So much so that I found myself crying and praying JP never had these feelings she so poignantly described.
Feelings of, “Why me God?” Feelings of, “Can I pray this gay away, and when I do continue to pray, and the gay doesn’t stray, why?….what does that mean?” Was my JP thinking, “Does God hear me? Does God see me? Does God care? Why am I different?” So many unanswered and weighty questions.
Have you ever thought, “Why me God? Why did you put this on me?” Can you imagine being a kid realizing raised in a Christian home, where it is taught that God is a God of love, yet because you are attracted to the same sex you fear you are considered a disappointment to God? Your attraction is an expression of love, so can you imagine how confusing that must be? Why is it not ok to love someone of the same sex but it is ok to love a drunk, a prostitute, a gambler, a broke, uneducated fisherman, a leper, a tax collector….sound familiar….this is who Jesus loved. Don’t you think he would extend the same love to all! I do. I believe it with all my heart and soul.
It breaks my heart that kids are bullied by their peers, by adults, even by those they love, because of who they love. If it breaks your heart too, grab this book! This book will show you things you probably have not taken the time to think about. I know it did for me. It will show you how people who are attracted to the same sex really struggle with the fear of being alone or isolated. It will show you how they are not harmful they just want to love like you and I do. This book will show you the true heartache that comes with growing up gay and being gay in a world of self-righteous people who THINK they know what God would do. God created the gay, the drunk, the prostitute, me, JP, you, Stacey, and all of us. God sees each of us and loves us right where we are no matter who we are attracted to.
So this book, this book is GREAT book for you to read if anyone in your life is gay. This book is a great book for you to read if you have a friend who is gay. This book is great for you to read if YOU are gay. This book is great book for you to read if you have a friend with a child or a loved one who is gay. Everyone should read Still Stace so maybe we can, collectively, find a way of discipleship and love for all.
This book opens your eyes to the many emotions one struggles with when being gay, such as confusion and loneliness. While you will never walk in their shoes, I firmly believe this book will give you a taste of how isolating it can be when you think the loved ones, friends, and worst of all God does not see you for who you really are, and if they did they would be disgusted, ashamed, and appalled. There can be an absolute fear of them not loving you, truly loving you.
Can you imagine what it is like to go through life being something you are not just to please those who are suppose to love you unconditionally? I, for one, cannot and my heart hurts for those who are out there living like this.
I want to challenge you to go and get this book. Read it. Pray on it. And what you will find is while you may never agree on the gay Christian issue, there is a way to still love one another and do life together the best you can. As Stacey so beautiful said, “Some relationships are worth holding the tension and learning what it means to love each other while strongly holding different beliefs.” That right there is a good dose of medicine I think our entire world needs…
So Stacey, thank you for this heartfelt, vulnerable, story. One that opened up even more conversations for me with my beautiful JP and one that has me even more ready to love harder. Thank you for this gift!
To all who read this, I will put a link to the book here and my prayer is you get yourself a copy and anyone in your life who you think could benefit. I bet there are more than you know…..
Until next time,
XO,
Amy
Link to the book here: Still Stace and if you want to get to know the Author you can follow her on instagram She has been so amazing and kind to me! So much so, that, I think we might even do some lives here in the very near future! So go give her a follow and show her some love!
Where Were You?
Where were you two years ago today? Think back...
Probably at home...
I know where we were.
March 23, 2020 Dallas, Texas was ordered to stay at home, so there we were. At home. Just the 5 of us. And life was....
Well....life was good if I am being honest. Of course when I think back to that time I have mixed emotions.
Why?
The fear for starters. I remember being so scared of the unknown. So scared of touching things and breathing around people, but I also remember truly enjoying our time at home as a family of 5. The boys were forced (for lack of a better way to put it) to stay with us. We had great talks. Long walks. Played games. And life slowed down.
Lots of porch talks with this one….and they were so good for my soul….
Sure homeschooling absolutely sucked! So much so that I put in my two weeks notice! No lie!
I have a new found respect for our teachers!
While homeschooling was not simple and God willing I will NEVER have to do it again, I remember loving the slow down and the simple things, but I also remember missing simple things I took for granted....toilet paper, going to a restaurant, going to see a friend or have my dad over, shaking hands with someone you meet for the first time, seeing a smile.
The day my sister surprised me and brought dad to our porch so I could see him….my heart was so full…..
But…as time went on….
I settled in nicely and I really enjoyed the quiet pause. So much so I remember vowing to not go back to the way it was pre pandemic and that I would be grateful when the simple things of life came back.
You can’t tell in this photo, but we were grooming the pooches and poor Zoe was a hacked up mess….bahahah…good times for sure!
And here we are 2 years later.....
Life is becoming more normal and my question is have you allowed your life to go back to how it was pre pandemic? Fast paced, hustled, not noticing smiles, taking for granted being able to sit down at a restaurant with a family member or friend? Have you lost the gratitude of being able to get four rolls of toilet paper and not have to worry if more will be there next week? Have you gone back to letting your priorities of family and friendship slip because of ONE MORE THING YOU MUST GET DONE OR THE WORLD WILL STOP SPINNING?! Have you lost the awareness of how sweet life is when it is simple and slow?
Do you want to stay in the sweet and simple?
If the answer is yes, are you maintaining the slow with gratitude or have you slipped back?
If you have slipped back…..
What do you need or need to do to stay grateful for the simple things and to stay present in the still? A pandemic? Think about that? I for one say, “Hard pass on that!”
So let me ask you…..
Are you still going to see your mom or dad because you can or are you too busy and you will go tomorrow? News flash…tomorrow always becomes today.
Brothers…making time for family
Are you dropping off the kids in a mad and angry rush when two years ago you would have given ANYTHING to drop them off and not homeschool!
Where were you two years ago today? And Where are you today?
Let’s all remember the simple things and be grateful for them. EVERYDAY be grateful for the slow and simple things of life. How?
Slow down.
Get quiet.
The world will keep spinning I promise….
I want to challenge you….I want to challenge you to remember what you loved in the slow. Remember how you felt. And try to go back to a simpler way of life. You will be better for it and so will those who matter most to you.
When life slows down it is a lot easier to listen to those who matter most and really get to know them and what lights them up! It is pretty cool actually!
So are you in on the slow or are you out?
Until Next Time,
Xo,
Amy
aka Worthy
Need help in the slow down….order my GOOD LIFE journal and remember who you are and whose you are. Take time with God, Yourself, pray for others, and watch the Holy Spirit move you!
Where Is Your Happy Place?
What a week! We just got back from a week in Florida and I have to say a week at the beach did this girl good!!!!
The Beach is my Happy Place
It is the place that I feel the most at peace with myself and with the world. Watching the water, feeling the sand in my toes, the magnificent sunsets, the blue sky, dolphins, and the list goes on and on…the point is I am at peace and a place of total surrender.
BACK STORY
Wednesday, March 16, Graeme’s sunburn was doing a number on him. Side note, the tips I got from you all were incredible and I will share them in the future, but I decided to stay close to the house so I was close to him. Luckily the house was on the beach so I was able to sit on our porch and watch the water. While sitting there, God and I had a few chats. One in particular really stood out to me.
A SUNBURN THESE TWO WILL NEVER FORGET
My Conversation with God
“God, as I sit here listening to the sounds of the seagulls, the water, the wind, and watching the waves all I can think is how amazing your creation is.”
It was in that moment I felt God say back to me while smiling:
“Yes, Amy I am looking at my creation too….You! You are amazing and I created you too….I created you on purpose for a purpose and I want you to stop holding back out of fear and I want you to share what is on your heart….”
What is on my heart?
Worthiness and how EVERYONE is Worthy and Worthy of LOVE!
EVERYONE!
You know what happened that day on the beach? I tuned into God’s radio platform and listened and realized God has a purpose for me.
What is that purpose?
Worthiness!
God showed me that day how he is going to use me to show you and anyone who wants to join me how worthy you really are! So if you are someone who struggles in the area of worthiness or you struggle in truly believing you are worthy of a GOOD Life, I want to challenge you to follow along. Share this blog with anyone who could use a little dose of worthiness and love in their life as well!
Because, God and I both believe EVERYONE IS WORTHY OF LOVE.
XOXOXOXO,
Amy
aka…Worthy
2022 The Year of OVERFLOW
As we walk into a new year many of us will set intentions, resolutions, or goals. I used to do this, but what I found for me personally was when I slipped up, failed, or just gave up, I would beat myself up. Anyone know what I am talking about?
As a coach and as a forever optimist it goes against my very core to set myself or you up for failure. Am I saying I know I would fail? No. I don't think we can say that, but I am saying life happens and when it does, well, things slip, change, or just don't work for us the way they use to.
Case in point. I LOVE COFFEE! Yall know this about me. I post a cup a day normally. Well, now thanks to fluvid....my tastebuds cannot stand the taste of it! True story. Sad story because I really looked forward to that cup of joe daily. And hear me when I say this, I am still making coffee every morning hoping against all hope I will love it again, but it ain't happening...so I pivot, and I am learning to drink something else with God in the morning during my quiet time. It is not as fun, but it is life. Did I fail? No...my tastebuds changed thanks to fluvid. Am I failing you by not posting my cup of joe? No, but dare I admit I felt I was at first? Then it hit me, "Amy, this is life. Constantly everchanging life. Yesterday you loved coffee, today you abhor it, tomorrow we will see, but just for today be thankful you are able to pivot and drink something else while you spend time with God.”
Point here is life is ever flowing and ever changing. Like a river. A river never passes the same place twice. Just like a river, we never pass the same moment twice. There will be obstacles. There will be dams that stop the flow. There will be quiet moments and rushing fierce moments. There will be moments in the cold dark and moments in the warm sun. There will be patches of dry land that the river slowly fills and while it is filling the hole it does so with patience. We can learn from the river. We can be like the river.
How? When life throws us a twist, a turn, an obstacle, death, job loss, illness, or anything uncomfortable, think of the river. What would a river do? It would keep flowing. It finds ways to flow. Over, around, under, and that is what we should do as well. Be open, flow like a river, and just see where life takes you. You might find that you when you go with the flow you actually overflow.
Did you know that in a contest between a river and a rock the river always wins? How? Because the river is willing to answer the natural call of God, gravity, and life to go over, under, around, or maybe even through the rock, to its destiny, which is as it is with all water, to merge with the ocean.
What is your destiny? Are you the rock? Stuck, relentlessly, pushing against the flow of the river…the flow of change? What do you think happens to that rock? It gets worn down over time, until one day it is a pebble and it is eventually swept away.
OR
Are you the water, going with the flow of life without trying to force or manipulate it?
Going with the flow is the obvious course, but for some reason we are scared. We don’t like change and we think we know what is best for us. But the truth is, if you can surrender to the journey, the reason you were created, your purpose, the one HE, God, created you for, the journey that is yours and only yours to take, when you can surrender to that and do it with grace and ease it is then that you will begin to flow like a river and you will become the water.
Don’t be the rock. The rock represents your past and your attachment to it. Your resistance to change and your fears of the unknown. Tomorrow is unknown, the next hour is unknown, let go of the fear and be present in the moment and just go with the flow of now, this present moment. I know this is so much easier said than done, but this year, each morning when you wake, decide, will you be the rock or will you be the river. If you feel you are needing to control something, fearing something, what is it? What are you trying to manipulate or force before its time? Journal on that and decide what else might be true? Peel back the layer until you get to the root and when you do get to the root, decide what you will do with it. Decide right there if it is something you will release and surrender to the flow of life. I promise you this. When you learn the habit of surrender, true surrender, and you learn to go with the flow, you will sleep more soundly, love more fully, think more clearly, and you and everyone around you will feel the overflow of peace that comes with trusting the river to know where it is going and just let go and let flow.
So as we enter into 2022 may we enter into it with flow.
May we be patient in adversity.
Thankful in prosperity.
AND may we have a firm trust in God and His ultimate will for each of us.
May 2022 be the year of overflow….
Overflow of
Love, Peace, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
May 2022 overflow with all of these blessings from above.
Cheers,
XO,
Amy
Do we Need a National Grief Day Really?
National Grief Day? Are you kidding me? Do we really need a day set aside for Grief in the world we live in today? I would argue yes.
One reason is because, honestly, I feel our country is grieving. What are we grieving? Well, considering there is so many changes daily to what is going on with the pandemic, not to mention what is happening over in Afghanistan, from where I sit, I believe this country is no longer what it was. Will we ever get back? My heart wants to think so, but my head says no, so it is a loss and we are all experiencing it.
Which brings me to my next point. We will all see loss of a person, thing, or situation differently. We will feel it differently and we will experience it differently, which means we will grieve in our OWN WAYS.
Grief is funny. There really are no rules on how to grieve. No step by step guide. No time line. No do’s and don’ts. The only common denominator is someone or something was lost, and with that loss comes a void.
It might be the loss of a person, job, friend, someone moves, someone leaves, a diagnosis that causes your life to change, or a tragedy that changes your lifestyle. Whatever it is, the list can go on and on. The overarching theme remains, something is gone or different and will never be the same. That void, no matter how great or small, will effect each person differently.
Some people are lucky and adjust easily, for others it takes time and that timeline is different for everyone. Adjusting to a new way of life without someone, or a new routine is awkward and can be triggering. But, the good news is, over time a person will become better equipped to deal with the triggers. How much time, again, is anyone’s guess.
There are seven stages to grief and, like I said before, some will get through these stages quicker than others.
Shock and denial….disbelief and numbed feelings
Pain and guilt
Anger and bargaining
Depression
The Upward turn
Reconstruction and working through it
Acceptance and Hope
Do any of these sound and look familiar? Think of a time you experienced loss. Can you identify the stages in that loss? I know I can and I realize we all have to go through each step at our own pace and our own order. What is important is that we acknowledge this and give ourselves the grace to do it our way and in our own time to get to our acceptance and hope.
And there is HOPE!!!!!
Whatever type of loss you have suffered or are suffering know this; there is no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and the types of grief, you will find ways to cope and you will get through it.
How do I know this? Well, I, personally, have experienced it too much and I have found that Psalm 34:18 brings me comfort.
Psalm 34:18~The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
It is very clear from this verse that God understands if we are going through a trial or a loss we are going to be hurting, broken, and crushed. He wants us to know that is why He sent His son. Because there will be trouble and there will be loss, but He will not leave us. He is right here. He will not let us down. People, circumstances, things, well, those can and will let us down, but God is close when they do. He is right here with us in our suffering and in our losses. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow! God is right here. When you can grasp that, you can then go through the stages of grief knowing you are not alone and He will give you the strength that only God can. From that strength will come a peace that this world will never comprehend. A peace that no matter the obstacle, no matter the block, no matter the loss, it will keep flowing just like that river that flows around and over obstacles….peace like a river….that is the peace I want, and that is the peace God wants for you too.
So on this National Day of Grief hold tight to God knowing that while this world is ill and will never be the same, God is. He will not forsake you and He is right here with you and with me. Even in the chaos, confusion, hate, distrust, and the loss…..God is with you and you can take all the time you need to grieve because you are not and never will be alone.
XX,
Amy
Almond JOY Mocktail/Cocktail
It’s HAPPY HOUR WEEK and this week our mocktail/cocktail is so yummy! It’s a little more on the dessert side, but hey, it’s so good!!!!! Last week, I opened the refrigerator searching for something sweet to eat. I found some coconut, coconut milk, and dark chocolate and thought….OHHHHH Almond Joy and started playing around! Here is what I came up with:
Ingredients:
3 ounces of chocolate milk dairy or nut milk
7 ounces of almond, coconut, or almond/coconut blend milk (You can do whole but I was “trying” to keep it on the lighter side.)
Chocolate syrup
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions:
To rim the glass and make it fancy, pour some chocolate syrup into a bowl. Pour coconut shreds into a second small bowl.
Place the rim of your glass into the chocolate syrup and twist to coat the rim. Lift and allow it to drip.
Place the rim into the coconut shreds and twist and allow it to cover the chocolate syrup on the rim.
Fill a glass with ice, about ¾ way full. Then fill your glass about ⅓ to ¼ way with chocolate milk and the rest with your nut milk.
Add a straw and stir.
Another option is to blend it and make a shake and if you would like spirits. I’m thinking of Kahlua and vodka or Baileys Irish cream. I think you can’t go wrong with whatever you add because this drink is so dang good! And who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate syrup and coconut fringe?!
The Birth of Differences
Day 3
Genesis 4: 1-8
Awe! The first true birth of a child from a woman on record. Think about that? Adam came from God and Eve came from a rib! The rib of Adam. Together these two humans became one, and from them we have the birth of Cain followed by the birth of his baby brother Abel. It did not take long for Satan to sink his pitchfork in these two brothers and Satan began his birthing of sibling rivalry, jealousy, different personalities, different gifts, different interests, different beliefs, and different feelings. Satan was literally crouching at the door of these two brothers waiting to pounce and boy did he. He pounced so hard into the mind of Cain that he actually took the life of his brother, Abel, out of jealousy and resentment. Death…all over an offering to God. Genesis 4:5 states God had no respect for the offering Cain brought, but did he really not respect Cain's offering? I don’t know, however, the bible clearly says that God had no respect. There are a number of reasons that come to my mind:
1. It could be it was fruit...what happened in the fall? Adam and Eve ate the fruit, but I would argue you still have to till the ground and that was Cain’s job, so I really don’t think it was because it was fruit.
2. Could it be that fruit is not a blood sacrifice? All throughout the old testament you will see blood sacrifices from animals.
3. The wording in Genesis 4:3 suggests that Cain might have dropped the ball if you will...It states, “And in the course of time.” This suggests that once he saw Abel had brought his sacrifice he ran and grabbed some fruit, not really putting much thought or prayer into it. And last but not least...
4. Abel's sacrifice was that of a lamb and not just any lamb, the firstborn. Think about that. It was the blood sacrifice of an animal, it was a lamb, and not just any lamb, the firstborn. What does this remind you of?
Reflect: Sometimes, we as humans have a hard time when people are different than us don’t we? Differences make it hard to relate at times. When there are differences do you find yourself in the trap of comparison? Jealousy? Is it hard to connect with someone different than you? How do you respond to those who are close to you, yet different from you? Whether those differences are personalities, thoughts, beliefs, gifts, or pursuits, does it affect your response?
Prayer: Today ask God to help you when you are tempted to resent, compare, or dislike those who are different from you. Ask God into your heart so you can see them the way He does. Ask Him to help you understand them and love them as He does.
How to walk it out: Daily, ask the Holy Spirit to be your eyes so you can see what you need to see. Your ears so you can hear what you need to hear and truly listen to understand. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak through you so you speak in love, and lastly to open your heart to all who are different.
Blood Orange Strawberry Mocktail/Cocktail
This month the topic in our SOUL GOAL’S SISTERHOOD was LOVE!!!!! When I think of LOVE I think of the color red…so I decided to do something with red strawberries and blood oranges for our Sisterhood Happy Hour! You might ask, why blood oranges…to remind you that you are covered in the blood of Christ…God loved you so much He sent His one and only son to die on the cross for you my beautiful friend! Here is to LOVE!!!!!! And here is to our SisterHood Happy Hour!
June 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM CST!
Will I see you there? Don’t know what I am talking about? Message me for details! Or Join our SisterHood here: SOUL GOALS
BLOOD ORANGE STRAWBERRY MOCKTAIL/COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
1 Cup of Strawberries, stems removed and sliced (but save one for a pretty garnish)
1 can of grapefruit sparkling water or 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice
1/4 cup or a little less of juice from and orange or some orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
Top with Ginger Beer
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Sliced Strawberries
Sliced blood orange
mint leaves (IF like minty drinks muddle some of the leaves with the strawberries below)
NOW, IF ADDING SPIRITS
One shot of vodka or tequila
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl or pitcher, add together some of your fresh strawberry, your orange and grapefruit liquids, and mull everything which is basically crushing the strawberries until they are full broken down. (Add mint leaves here to if like minty flavoring).
Next add your honey and stir together well.To make your mocktail get a glass and add crushed ice and 1-2 strawberries at the bottom of the glass and muddle them down. Add your strawberry citrus mixtured over the ice But if adding spirits add your shot of vodka or tequila then add your citrus mixture. For additional garnish, add sliced strawberries, sliced blood oranges, and mint!
To make your mocktail get a glass, add crushed ice, 1-2 strawberries at the bottom of the glass, and muddle them down. Add your strawberry citrus mixture over the ice, but if adding spirits add your shot of vodka or tequila first, then add your citrus mixture. For additional garnish, add sliced strawberries, sliced blood oranges, and mint!
Sip and Enjoy!
