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Restoration Is On Its Way

February 22, 2014 by Shari Eckstrom 2 Comments

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.

Mahatma Gandhi
I  have recently travelled to Seattle to be with a friend who is going through a difficult time. I have no earthly idea how long I will be here, and am okay with that. The only thing I am sure of at this point, is that she needs support, I am available, and that’s enough. Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Hummus: Pure and Simple Flashback to several years ago, when I first had the privilege of meeting my friend. I was in need of a place to live while working on a temporary assignment in the Emerald city of Seattle. It also happened to be one of the darkest, most painful periods of my life. My feet had been knocked out from underneath me, nothing was certain, and I walked around living and breathing, but numb to my inner core.
Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Hummus: Pure and Simple My friend and I met through Craigslist of all places. We corresponded via email only a few times, but something clicked between us. When I arrived at her home, she greeted me with a smile and a glass of wine. Her home was magnificent,  in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. My soul was stirred. Even though I didn’t know it at the time, God was using this wonderfully giving woman and the calm and serene surroundings about me to restore me from the inside out. Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Hummus: Pure and Simple
I am extremely grateful for the time I had in this place during that time. The moment in time given to me was exactly what I needed. Those three months spent here changed me profoundly. It was no accident nor bit of happenstance. It was planned out in detail for my circumstances then and for her circumstances now. My restoration and healing then, her restoration and healing now. I just love how God works, don’t you?
Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pita Bread and Hummus: Pure and Simple
One of my favorite restaurants is a a little hole in the wall Middle Eastern Restaurant  located in San Marcos, California. Whenever I am in the area I make a point of stopping in and ordering up a falafel sandwich with a side of fresh homemade hummus. It is literally the best I have tasted anywhere besides a little roadside stand in Bethlehem where I had my first taste of Middle Eastern Food. 
 
Seeing that San Marcos is about 1100 miles away from Boise, I decided to try my hand at making my own. I am so glad I did. There is nothing like freshly baked pita bread, hot off the griddle, dipped in a creamy hummus with an earthy olive oil on top. Don’t take my word for it though, try it out and you be the judge. You can thank me later.
 
Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Hummus With Roasted Garlic
 
Recipe for Hummus With Roasted Garlic   shared with:
The Country Cook’s  
Weekend Potluck 
The 21st Century Housewife: Hearth and Soul Tuesday Blog Hop
 

Filed Under: Appetizers, Breads and Doughs Tagged With: Beans, Bread, easy, in the kitchen, pure food, simple

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  1. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    May 22, 2014 at 19:35

    Isn’t it wonderful how God brings people into our lives and how we are able to help and support one another at different times in our lives?! I hope that your time in Seattle is restorative and healing for your friend and that you have a wonderful time together. Your Hummus sounds so delicious, perfect with the pita bread, just the thing when someone needs a bit of encouragement to eat and be nourished! This post is such a great fit for the Hearth and Soul Hop, it’s what we are all about. Thank you for sharing it!
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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      May 22, 2014 at 20:28

      I agree April. God knows exactly what’s needed at just the right moment. He weaves this beautiful tapestry out of our lives, layer upon layer. Though we can’t see the masterpiece until it’s completed, sometimes He will pull back the curtain and allow us a peak! I am grateful I have come to know the artist and trust in His work. Blessings…Shari

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