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ISSUE 03 OCTOBER 2019

The Garden

All we need is a little Miracle Gro from the Master Gardner to enhance our Beauty.

CONTENTS

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The Waiting Game How long will you wait for God to answer your prayers.

The Butterfly Effect What stage of the "process" are you?

Spirit Filled We have no time for "added fillers". Let the Holy Spirit do his job.

Trumpet + Tassel It is the small things that can impact the world. Trumpet + Tassel is leading a Major Women's Movement half a world away.

editor's note

As each of us are cultivated by the Father in the Garden, our seasons will change too. We are beautifully pruned by the father for his Glory.

Thank you for continuing to support Geranium Women's Ministries, The Garden Magazine and each Sister and their perspective ministries that contribute to each issue of the Garden Magazine.

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The Waiting Game........

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Waiting. Waiting is hard. Waiting on the train. Waiting at a red light. Waiting for the phone call from the doctor. Waiting for answers. We waited 4,437 days for our prayers to be answered. Let me start at the beginning.

Back in 2003, I traveled with a Christian singing group called The Continentals as a pianist three different summers around the continent.

4,437 Prayers prayed for you.........

I had just completed college and decided I was finished traveling with them until I got a message from a friend asking if I wanted to travel with a group that would get to travel across Europe. I decided I couldn’t resist so I decided to go one last time. Across the country, another guy saw a group called The Continentals and he decided he wanted to come sing with them.

We ended up on the same group and met in line waiting to check in to our rehearsal camp in California. Fast forward a year and a half and these two people were standing at the altar getting married. The fact that the two of us met was definitely the hand of God!

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We wanted to wait a little bit before having kids, but at the beginning of 2006, we decided to start trying to have a family. Soon after we were married, the normal after-marriage questions came: “When are you going to have kids? How many kids do you want?” Two years went by and we were not pregnant. We decided to wait a little longer because I was struggling within myself.

Have I done something wrong? Is God punishing me for something in my past? Why are others getting pregnant? Does God love me?”

“ I would hear, “Ask and it shall be given unto you,” but at the same time telling myself, “But Kasey, Thy will be done.” Can I ask for something but yet pray for God’s will at the same time?

I was struggling because should I pray for His will but in the same breath ask for God to make me pregnant? I asked myself, “Do I see a doctor? But if I see a doctor then am I truly trusting God that He can perform a miracle?”

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ENDURANCE

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ROMANS 12:12 REJOICE IN HOPE, BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION, BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER.

I spoke with my pastor and he

After 6 times of trying with no results,

helped me to understand that, yes,

I was referred to a specialist an hour

I can continue to ask for God to

away in North Atlanta. Once there, we

grant me a child, but that I can also

started fertility treatments. We

ask to be at peace with His Will.

started the poking and prodding and

This is what doctors are here for

having to learn to give myself

when I was questioning whether I

injections.

should see one.

After 3 rounds of failed attempts

I decided to go see a doctor. This is

(that’s a difficult story within itself),

where the adventure started. We

we sat down with the doctor and all

started on medication to get

he could tell us was that he couldn’t

pregnant.

figure out what was wrong.

WHAT'S MY WORTH? seemed fine. He wanted us to start IVF. At the time, we had just started trying to get out of debt and did not want to spend $20,000 for the treatments.

We felt like what the doctor told us was a sign that we needed to stop and let God work on my body. That was one of the longest waits of my life.

21:21 SNAMOR

All of our bloodwork and levels

TIMING, TIMING, TIMING......

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One year went by, another year went by, another year went by, and another year went by. I had friend after friend tell me they were pregnant.

Two of my best friends told me they were pregnant the same weekend. When the second one told me, I went running out of the house crying. During this time, I had 3 sisters-in-law pregnant as well as my own sister pregnant.

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JAMES 1:12

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BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO PERSEVERES UNDER TRIAL BECAUSE, HAVING STOOD THE TEST, THAT PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE CROWN OF LIFE THAT THE LORD HAS PROMISED TO THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.

I had 10 nieces and nephews born

Adoption is just as expensive! I started

during this time. I was struggling

praying fervently that the Lord would

with anger, disappointment,

provide if this is what we were supposed

sadness, grief, jealousy, envy.

to do. We announced our adoption plans

Name an emotion and I’m sure I

and less than 2 months later, we had

had it over those 11 years since we

raised 100% funds for our adoption. Our

had started trying to have kids.

friends and family were extremely

Adoption had crossed our minds,

supportive, and honestly, the Lord

but we thought we wanted a baby

answered that prayer times a thousand.

born of my own womb. The Lord

He showed us without question this is

started working in both my

what we were supposed to do. Then

husband and I, and I started

came the paperwork. We had over one

thinking adoption pretty quickly,

hundred pieces of paper we had to look

but I didn’t want to rush my

through and fill out. We had to have

husband because I wanted our

fingerprintings, trips to various agencies

hearts to be of one accord. I

to get paperwork, as well as have visits

started praying for him. On

from our case worker.

January 10, 2015, we sat down for

Everything was moving so fast, we

lunch at Chick- fil-a, and I don’t

thought we would adopt quickly,

know how the conversation

however, that was not the case. We

started, but he started talking

waited three years on the adoption list.

adoption.

We decided then and there that’s

We couldn’t figure out why we were still having to wait. We couldn’t figure out

what we wanted to do. Now, to get

why we were still having to wait. No one

over that money hurdle that we

around us could figure it out, either. We

were struggling with when

felt like we were following the Lord’s call

deciding not to have an IVF

to adopt and yet, here we were, three

procedure.

years later still waiting for something to happen.

"SURRENDER MY WILL SO THAT HIS WILL WOULD BE DONE"

Two years into that wait, I sat down and wrote down my feelings: “Do you ever feel like giving up?

Today is one of those days where I am tired, exhausted, my heart is heavy and it hurts, and I feel like it will never end. You want something for so long and it just doesn't happen. Was it like this last week? Maybe not. Will it be like this next week? Maybe not. But today, I am exhausted emotionally and physically. Praying for some encouragement and hope. 11 years is just a Really. Long. Time. I wish the tears could go away.”

The next day, a parent at the school I taught at came to see me and gave me some encouragement that when we feel discouraged like that, the Lord is working and He is moving. Satan can play mind games and use our mind and thoughts against us.

I then followed it up with writing down my next thoughts: “That part about running the race in the Bible seems like I am on a 1,000-mile marathon in a circle with no finish line. I know my God has a plan and one day I will see it. He will never forsake or abandon me.” What I didn’t know is that the same month I was having my struggles, my daughter’s birthmother was meeting with the agency discussing adoption.

Then, shortly after that day, in 2018 at 4:11 pm, I received a call from a case worker at the agency saying, “We have a situation.”

Exactly 6 days later from that phone call, a beautiful baby girl was born. Exactly 3 months from the day I was struggling and 4,437 days after we started our journey, we took the long walk into the hospital, sat down, and she was placed in my arms. The emotions of 4,437 days came rushing out through my tears.

12 I learned that my journey was for a reason. Had we not chosen adoption, had we given up, had we chosen a different route, our sweet baby girl would never have been placed in our arms. We had to go through those ups and downs for a reason. Our hearts were being molded, even though we didn’t realize it. Specific things had to happen for me to place full trust in my Lord and Savior. I had to surrender MY will so that HIS Will would be done.  Sometimes the very things that we fight against are actually the hand of God trying to push us into a new season. Learn to trust the journey God has placed you on, even when you do not understand it. The road for us was not easy, but it was worth it. I struggled with doubt, fear, insecurity, grief, jealousy, envy, doubt, and fear. However, the Lord was working behind the scenes and time had to pass and certain things had to take place before she would be placed in our arms.

Be patient, my friend, in whatever it is you are waiting and hoping for this season of your life. I would go through every second of those trials again for this ending. Pray that the Lord will give you a peace no matter the outcome.

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“THE PROCESS” Two important factors that must be addressed Written by Kaylie Ramsey

The Process. It varies. Every individual has its designated journey, involving different emotions and perspectives. One thing that I believe we all could agree on, is that The Process is frustrating. When you have a goal or desire you want to achieve, you become passionate and hungry to achieve it.

This text is for every reader that is experiencing frustration through The Process. I simply encourage you to keep going. Not the usual "embrace the process" statement, but to not quit! My prayer is that you will read this and finish feeling stronger. I'm personally walking through a season of The Process. I've noticed certain attributes, and there are two that I'd like to encourage you through.

One, being overlooked.

Two, the frustration.

Some of you reading may be able to identify parts of your life where you've been overlooked. It's not a great feeling.

Many thoughts and doubts can occur. You question if God sees you serving or if he hears your prayers. You may even get tired of seeing everyone else pass you by with promotion or recognition.

I believe all of it is a trick from the Enemy.

1 Peter 5:8 (MSG) "Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce and would like nothing better than to catch you napping." See, the enemy is always looking for ways to confuse your thoughts and emotions.

The Bible says to watch and pray. It's important to be vigilant and pray. I can remember times the enemy purposefully placed something in my view and I quickly allowed my flesh to take over. I was in my feelings! The thought, "I am tired of being overlooked!" screamed in my mind.

Turns out, what I saw was real, yet blurred. My interpretation was wrong. At that moment, God revealed something to me. He showed me a place in my heart that I needed to surrender unto Him. Being overlooked hurts, but it’s a vital part of The Process. Even Jesus was constantly overlooked, yet He continued to his assignment. Push past being overlooked, let it fuel you within The Process. When it comes to the second piece of The Process, frustration, you have to first be honest and identify what is frustrating you about your process. I believe another healthy thing to do it to seek God about your "why". I have been so focused on the "why" that God had to reveal to me the "what". .

What, meaning what The Process is all for. We can become so consumed with the "why" that we miss the purpose. God gives us a glimpse into our destiny, but then we come back to reality. I understand the frustration of knowing who God called you to be, yet wondering when He will complete his promise. It doesn't make sense, yet it makes faith. 1 Peter 5:7 (MSG) says, "So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time Live carefree before God; He is most careful with you." Frustration is a common human reaction, but let’s be led more by our spirit than our flesh. So I say to whoever is reading this, do not let The Process delay your destiny. Your destiny can never be stopped, but you do determine how delayed it can be. Trust God, confidently believe in what He's placed within you, and trust that He is directing your path. You will win.

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HOW YOU CAN BE LED

BY THE SPIRIT Glory to God! Today we the body must be led by our spirit to get the job done. Father we need to know how to walk in the spirit. Father I pray today open the eyes of our hearts so we can see and hear amen.Romans 8:14 Stated for as many as are led by the spirit of God they are the sons of God amen.Romans 8:16 The spirit itself (Himself) beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.The child of God can be expected to be led by the spirit of God. The amplified Bible reads " The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord.

What does a lamp do?

When you are in the dark you need a lit lamp to give light so you can see your way out of the darkness. So if the bible is saying your spirit is a candle. I can only believe that when I am led by my spirit I am guided through the right path. That means I am guided correctly and I cannot go wrong. We need our spirit to lead us. That's the only way we are going to make it.

The Spirit of man is a candle of the Lord....

I can say this "The spirit of man is the light bulb of the Lord" What I am saying is this: God will enlighten us- He will guide us- through our spirit. We may try to seek guidance from some other way and not following what God's word said. When we do this we are just getting ourselves in trouble. We may sometime judge how God Is leading us by what our physical senses tells us. But we cannot find this in the word of God. That our father God is going lead us through our physical senses. We sometimes look to things from a mental standpoint and sometimes try to reason out things but if you keep on reading the bible you will not find it nowhere that God is going to guide us through our mentality.

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The bible does not states the body of man is the candle of the Lord nor does it states the mind of man is the candle of the Lord.

The bible does read that the spirit of man is the candle of the Lord amen !God will guide us. He will give us insight through our spirit.

Before we can understand how does God leads and guides us through our spirit we must understand the nature of man.

We must understand that man is a spirit, that we have a soul and that we live in a body. (Man is eternal) Genesis 1:26-27 God said Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. If God is a Spirit and we are created in his image and his likeness then you know what? We are a spirit!!!

Wow John 4:24 stated God is a Spirit glory, glory to God! We are spirit, we have a soul and we live in a body.

1 Thessalonians 5:23.

Philippians 1:23-24 Paul is stating here he is going to live whether in the body or out of the body. If he live in the flesh he can teach the church and that would be a blessing to them.

Notice Paul is saying it would be far better for him to be with Christ but I am telling you I am going to live in the body or I can depart. Who is going to depart? He is going to depart. Paul was not talking about his body going to depart. Paul is talking about his inward man, the spirit of man who lives inside his body.

People often ask me, are we going to know each other when we go to heaven? I always tell them if you know each other down here you will know each other when you meet in heaven. You see you are the one that are here and you will be the one who will there. I am going to depart Paul says and be with Christ which is far better.

He did not states this will be better he said this will be far better praise God! False teachers teaches when a man dies he is dead to no return. No man is not dead to no return. Man is more than a body. He is a spirit he has a soul and he lives in a body. Others say that when man dies he is in soul sleep. The bible does not teach that. Some states the spirit does depart and come back as something else.

Meaning reincarnation this is scriptural and unbilical.

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I beg you to read the word of God and this will solve all your problems in regards to this subject. Paul preaches the same truth and taught the same message to all the churches. He may have word it a little bit different. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16. Though our outward man perish, our inward man is renewed day by day. There is a inward man and there is an outward man.

The outward man is not the real you. The outward man is only the house in which you live.The inward man never grows old. He is renew day by day. The inward is your spirit man. What is our spirit? Remember our scripture Romans 8:14 as many as are lead by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Verse 16 gives us a little insight into how the Spirit of God leads us. The Spirit itself (Himself) beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. In other words the Spirit of God bear witness with the spirit of man. Proverbs 20:27 says the spirit of man is the candle of the Lord. The scripture is telling us that God will guide us through our spirits.Therefore we must find out what our spirit is.

John 3:3. Jesus told Nicodemus except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus being a natural man could only think naturally, so he said. How could this be verse 4. How can he born again when he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb a second time? Jesus was not talking about the physical birth. He said that which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit verse 6. Jesus was talking about a spiritual birth.The part of man that is born again is his spirit.Man receives eternal life the life of God and the nature of God. It is man's spirit that is made a new creature in Christ.

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Paul call man's spirit "the hidden man of the heart" 1 Peter 3:4.Many places when the bible speaks of the heart. It is speaking of the spirit. This is the real man. This will help you al lot when you are studying the word.Whenever you reading the New Testament and you comes up to the word heart change it to the word spirit and you will get a better understanding of what the bible is talking about. Glory to God! It is the spirit of man that is born again 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he us a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.You see this? Meditate on this for a moment.You see Paul is talking about the inward man. He could have never been talking about our outward man.When you are born again and become a new creature, you do not get a new body.

The outward man is just like it was before nothing changes.God does not do nothing with our outward man.You have to do something with your outward man. You must find out what God wants you to do with outward man and then you do it.God does something with the inward man. He makes the man on the inside a new man in Christ, a new creature a new creation.

Meditate on these scripture: Romans 8:14 Romans 8:16 Proverbs 20:27 Father touch the lives of these individuals who will be reading this I pray Holy Spirit of the Living God move now I pray, Amen To The King .

God Bless You

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EDUCATORS NEED SIGHT WORDS TOO Are you passionate about teaching children but have lost your zeal? Well, no problem, try sipping on some encouragement that is guaranteed to lift your spirit and give it the boost it needs to continue to thrive in the workplace.

Encouragement Cafe offers the following for your enjoyment: take a sip of kindness frappe', love mocha, patient latte' and the extra mile smoothie. Encouragement Cafe is filled with soul stirring tips, quotes, scriptures, and poems that are meant to inspire. Revitalize your mind as you read the anecdotes needed to encourage your soul. Sometimes as educators you may feel burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed.

You may even question your purpose. It's okay to have these feelings, we are human; however, don't allow these distractions to take you away from your passion. It's time for you to take a sip and regain that extra boost and strength you need to persevere and thrive in this field.

By keeping a positive disposition, taking care of yourself, and meditating, you can show your appreciation for yourself and others as you teach.

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WE ALMOST BOUGHT A ZOO....

Take the Next Right

Who doesn't love the Zoo? Our family sure does. We love the animals in the zoo. We love our friends that work at the zoo.

We love movies about zoos. We even thought of buying a zoo. Just kidding! Though, we are huge fans of the movie "We Bought a Zoo." If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing it, be sure to check it out sometime.

Last summer on a trip to Florida, we stumbled across the Brevard Zoo in the city of Melbourne. Visiting a zoo wasn't a part of the plan but the locals raved about this sight, so we decided to see what all the hype was about.

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Lions, Tigers, bears, OH MY

Adventure tip 1. Be flexible. Some of the best adventures are the unplanned ones.

Adventure tip 2. To get a much richer travel experience, always ask the locals what they love about their community. Not just what there is to do, but what they love to do and then go do it.

The Brevard Zoo has six different regions including Expedition Africa, Australia and Beyond, Wild Florida, La Selva (which focuses on Latin American animals), Caribbean Trail and Paws On (a hands on area for the kids). Within each area there were caves, mazes, and an array of things for the kids to touch and climb on

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There's something for everyone! Our family really enjoyed the Keeper Chats, which was an opportunity to meet the animal keepers, ask questions and even touch the critters.

For the more adventurous (and those with a little more cash in their pockets) there were opportunities to kayak through the zoo, go on a Tree Top Trek, and even pet a rhino. One of our favorite activities was feeding the giraffes lettuce leaves!!

In addition to the daily activities for visitors, there are also seasonal activities to look forward to. For Fall 2019, the zoo is having a Sculpture Safari exhibit, Boo at the Zoo, Jazzoo (music!!!), and free admission for Vets on Veterans Day. If you are planning a trip to the eastern coast of Florida, I highly recommend adding the Brevard Zoo to your vacation agenda.

We had a blast and I am sure you will too. Plan ahead so you get the most out of your experience... but make sure to leave a little room for some spontaneous fun!

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This is 40.

Fourty.

4-0.

Quarente.

However you wanna look at 40, it’s here. I’m 40.

My 20’s: I was someone’s wife, making, raising babies. I was so stupidly, ridiculously driven in pursuing a career at ALL & ANY cost. I was determined to stack up awards/accomplishments to my name. I was focused on acquiring as many materialistic things as possible (you know - the American Dream of hot husband, house, rental property, investments, more cars than we needed, a fabulous closet full of clothes, designer handbags & shoes). I was determined to check ALL the boxes before age 25. Overachiever much?

My 30’s: Trauma filled. Grief filled. By 30, I was divorced, fought through a custody battle that left me broke & lifeless, juggled single motherhood, & please reserve judgment -dated as many hot guys as I could in between the not-so-hot ones (c’mon I was with one guy from age 1530). I was grieving the loss of my marriage, my family, my in-laws, my children, my sister, my beloved car even. Everything that was familiar & comfortable was taken away. Every single thing I worked so hard for in my 20’s was GONE. I was ANGRY at God. I became a full blown workaholic, depressed but skinny AF. I channeled my life into serving others & vowed to never again allow money or materialistic things to be my motivator. With that decision came loss of identity.

My 38 I was physically, mentally exhausted. Spent. Done. I was battling chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, gastric issues, stomach & breast cancer scares, depression (it’s real), like so real that I have to share my story. I walked/slept in grief. I was grief. My life became work, work, work + ER/hospital visits. I’d literally be in the ER all night then went to work in the morning.

I hid all this from most people & the ones that knew didn’t seem to care since I didn’t look sick. I didn’t feel I could exercise the right to be human, to completely unravel & lose my mind. Until I really just lost my mind.

My 39, I gave up. I was so sick I didn’t have a choice but to throw my hands up. I wanted to die.

There were days spent in isolation searching, begging God to take me. Forget helping me, I was so done. However, deep down in my soul I knew there had to be a reason for this fight over my life. Maybe my purpose on earth was just that great? So great that the enemy was relentless in pursuing me.

I handed my entire life to Jesus & left it there. With him. In His hands. I trusted him to do whatever work he needed to do. My prayers became unselfish, I spent my days digging into my bible, spent many days alone, read loads of books, then resigned from a career that I loved but the heavy stress load didn’t serve me well. I got a therapist, counselor at church, team of doctors/specialists to find out the root cause of my illnesses, fitness coach, business coach. I FOUGHT for my life. The life that I didn’t think I wanted until I was threatened to lose it.

Ahhhhh, so you see, 40 is so sweet to me. 40 is a gift. 40 is a reminder that God isn’t done with me yet.

I want to do something wild & magical with my 40’s that will give me life so that I can give life to others.

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Woman Up with Kathy Hood It’s time to Woman Up, discover your true identity, become a better version of yourself, unleash your gifts, and impact the world as you embrace and become a Bold and Fearless YOU! In this workshop, you will embark on a journey of life-changing discovery. You will be introduced to your authentic self, your “motivational gifts,” and your inborn gifts given to you at birth.

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No more second guessing whether you have a gift or not – EVERYONE has a gift. No more struggling with the burning desires on the inside of you. No more living your life trying to be like someone else or by the way someone else has told you to. You will begin to dream again, envision your future, and accomplish your goals that have been set. Get ready to release the fear of becoming who you were created to be!Add a little bit of body text

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Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin, Not pumpkin pie filling • 3/4 cup Egg Whites, About 6 egg whites • 3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup, Plus more for drizzling • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract • 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder • 1/2 cup Truvia • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice, Plus 2 teaspoons • 1 cup Quick Oats • 1/3 cup Pecans, Chopped

Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, spraying with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin, egg whites, maple syrup and vanilla extract 3. In a medium bowl, stir together the protein powder, truvia, and pumpkin pie spice.

4. Add the protein powder into the mixture, along with the quick oats and stir until well combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with maple syrup.

6. Bake until the center feels set and pulls away from the side, about 35-40 minutes.

7. Let cool completely at room temperature and slice into bars and serve!

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We are tiny tassels for big causes. A portion of every purchase goes to local, national, or international world-changing non-profits.The name Trumpet + Tassel comes from the heart behind our business.

We desire to be socially meaningful by utilizing creativity and beauty to trumpet big causes. A portion of the proceeds from every piece of our jewelry goes to local, national, or international non-profits that are making a difference in our world. Some of the non-profits we have trumpeted are the Light a Candle Project in Northern Iraq, the Canadian Mental Health Society, Adoption Options Manitoba, and Tutapona Trauma Rehabilitation in Uganda and Iraq.When I started Trumpet + Tassel, I was inspired by the idea that I could not only create beautiful accessories for women that fed the creative side of my spirit but that also had meaning and gave my life and business purpose by helping people in need. At the root of my heart and the heart of Trumpet + Tassel is a passion to help those who are battling injustices such as illness (mental health issues), life (adoption instead of abortion), poverty, and war (wealth transfer and creative sustainable income to poverty-stricken people groups and war-torn countries).

Tassels are a beautiful way to add color, flare, fun and personality to any outfit. We like to think our tassels help women feel chic, freespirited, inspired and purposeful. A woman who can rock an amazing pair of swinging tassel earrings while changing the world is our woman; is you. Be a world-changer. Make a beautiful difference. Tiffany

We are tiny tassels for big causes.

10% of every purchase of our jewelry goes to local, national, or international non-profits that are making a difference in our world.

NEW - Lowered prices on every style! <3 **Our current non-profit - Every purchase made helps True North Aid in serving and supporting northern Indigenous communities in Canada through practical humanitarian support.**

Non-profits we have trumpeted: - Light A Candle Project (Burn 24-7 Iraq) - N. Iraq - Canadian Mental Health Association - Canada - Adoption Options - Manitoba - Tutapona - N. Iraq + Africa - Crisis Text Line/Kids Help Phone - Manitoba - Humboldt Broncos - Saskatchewan - Samaritan House Food Bank + Homeless Shelter - Manitoba - Massey Manor Fire Fundraiser - Manitoba - Child and Adolescent Treatment Center (CATC) - Manitoba - Kaio International Development Solutions (K.I.D.S.) - SK/India - True North Aid - Northern Canada All of our jewelry is not only socially conscious but fully customizable! Each listing gives photos of colour combo ideas! Send us a note with yours!

Our 3 main lines are: - NOOR - a fun and flowy line that is made from SATIN embroidery thread for a dressy + bright look.

NOOR means LIGHT in Arabic. We started Trumpet + Tassel by donating part of our proceeds to a nonprofit in the Middle East that helps refugees. We aim to shine a light in the darkest places.

- BUHIMI - a natural, boho-looking line that is made from COTTON embroidery thread. BUHIMI literally means Boho in Arabic. This line comes in an array of colour choices and is our most popular.

- YAPHEH - includes yarn tassel bookmarks and custom yarn tassel wall-hangings. YAPHEH means Beautiful in Hebrew. Watch for these listings coming again soon!

OUR MISSION Our mission is to Identify, Connect, and Empower women veterans through social, professional and personal connections. We do this by utilizing electronic and live networking across communities, across the United States and ternationally.Technology and collaboration have been tools to firmly anchor and connect an otherwise invisible nation of women who have served with those who are serving and those who are preparing to serve in the military..

Founder-BriGette Page McCoy Ambassador-Connie Hunter-Baptiste NOMADIC

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