Why I Post So Much About Food...

I post alot on Instagram and Facebook about food. I've gotten more positive than negative feedback from it. Sometimes people I never expected would, share with me how my food  pictures make them want to eat my food and cause them to ponder their food choices and the future of their health. Sometimes on occasion I will have a dissenter who pops up to inform me that there are many ways to be healthy and that it doesn't matter what you eat, or that they love their food-like substances too much to give them up, even tho they are causing them pain and discomfort. My heart aches for them to try going without the loves of their life just for 10 days and see what a difference it makes, but I know that it's a personal choice and I respectfully choose not to get into heated discussions or divisions over food.

Why do I post what I do? Why do I blog about it? I'll tell you a series of stories to answer those questions.

There is a woman in southern PA who I met about 2 years ago. Shortly after meeting her, I discovered her struggles and fears over diabetes. She had been on meds for 7 years, and they were not working well for her. Having come thru several years of mostly being mocked and rebuffed for plantstrong eating, I was cautious about opening my mouth about it, but the Lord tapped me on the shoulder and confirmed his commission for me to go tell her several times. So I told her. She is a wife and a mother of young children. My heart was compelled to at least tell her that she could find a way to be well. She took me up on it and today is med free, still recovering but she has the tools she needs to eat well and choose freedom.

My father was diagnosed with aggressive, fairly advanced prostate cancer about 2 years ago. I shared with him the power of plants to heal, and so did his doctor, who also performed a non-surgical procedure to burn the cancer cells. My dad chose plantstrong eating, and today is cancer free and well.

A friend's father was diagnosed about a year ago with colon cancer. My heart went out to him in compassion, knowing that there is hope. I emailed my friend this hope, stating that I will love and respect them no matter what they choose, but that I felt constrained to share. I was asked for more info and if his father could meet my plant-based doctor friend, who told me that he is swamped with work and that I can share what he knows with this man and he can follow the information I give them. So I shared literature and information and heard no more. Until recently, I asked my friend how his father is doing. He replied that he took up the diet choice and is no longer bothered by the cancer.

A young woman came to live with my family for awhile. At age 25, she had high blood pressure and was overweight. Within 6 months of eating like my family eats, she had lost over 45 lb and her blood pressure was well within the normal range.

A friend of my friend from southern PA (who is off her diabetes meds) heard of this way of healing and asked this friend about it, who referred her to me. When I went to see her, my eyes filled with tears. She was blind, in a wheelchair, and had her leg amputated, all due to diabetes. She wondered if I could help her and I said we sure can try! A year later, she could see the colors of the balloons launched at her church's summer Bible school. She is still on her road to healing, but it is helping!

There is a man, the father of a friend of mine, (and he is my friend too) who struggled with obesity and blood pressure issues for years. He decided to give plantstrong eating try, and is daily spoiled with yummy food by his lovely wife. His blood pressure is returning to its rightful place, and he is losing weight.

THIS, my friends is why I share. I may seem obnoxious or annoying to you, and I apologize if that is the vibes you get from my posting. I certainly do not mean to come across that way. I love sharing because (altho I didn't share it in this post) I have my own story of healing and my husband has a story, too. I can't be quiet. I know what I know and I need to share because I feel constrained to do so. Our country is facing a serious health crisis, and the plain people (who are my people) are not exempt. I sit at funerals and weddings and other social functions, shocked at the obesity and the disease, all the while knowing that I know the answer to the problem. I know that they can be healed. I know that their children can be taught how to eat for health so that they will never need to know (in large droves of people like is happening now) the horrors of the diseases that are affecting our people.

There are people who won't listen. That's ok. I love them anyway. No disrespect or superior attitude from me. I only wish that they could give it a try with an open heart for a bit so that they could know the beautiful healing that comes from eating foods from the Garden. I continue to hope that they will now this one day and be brave and give it a try.

Lady Doc. That is the nickname given to me by one of my 'patients' who is also my friend. It has stuck and I accept the name with grace, knowing in my heart that this is who I am. I thank God for healing, and I share the good news of healing for body, (and for the soul and spirit, too) with people, in the hopes that many more can enjoy the good health (and the freedom) that God creates.

So if you are tired of seeing my posts about food, let me just encourage you to scroll right on by. It takes a second to do that. If you enjoy the posts, I'm happy to tell you that I will be continuing them as long as the Lord allows it. :)

I am in the process of writing a book about The Plant Strong Way, complete with stories, recipes, and some teaching on this way of eating for health. Stay tuned for more info. It is being actively typed up currently, but I don't have a time table for when it will be published. I am hoping by the end of the year, but I am not sure yet how it will all work out. Many of my friends are asking for recipes, so I decided to get a book printed. That's the exciting project going on right now.

Here's to good health for all...
Love God and love others.
Eat lots of plant foods.

Love and blessings,
Marcia

PS
I realize that not everyone will heal from an aggressive disease that is known to be preventable and often reversible, but I still encourage people to give it a try, knowing that most times, healing will occur, and if not, at least a better quality of life can be known before they pass on to eternity.  I recognize God as the healer of healers. It is He who made this 'idea' in the first place, so I simply share on His behalf :)