EASY recipe alert: Chicken Caprese

So the last 6 weeks, I have been on a pretty strict low sodium diet which can really be expensive and hard to come across good recipes. So, this chicken caprese Clay and I found has definitely been my favorite. It's delicious, healthy, EASY to make and low sodium! I just had to share. Hope you enjoy!

What You Need:

• 2 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 10-15 cherry tomatoes cut in halves (use as liking)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp of seasoning 
3. Lightly flatten each breast to 1/4 thickness. Place tomatoes and 1 slice of mozzarella on each breast. Roll up and secure with toothpick.
4. Place breasts on baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, vinegar and remaining 1 tsp of seasoning. 
5. Bake for 30 minutes. 

All for a Smile!

Hey friends! I hope everyone is doing great. I wanted to post a short sweet something hoping to motivate or encourage at least one person and share some personal struggles as well. It always feels great to get things off our chest, right?!

I know sometimes life can get tough, we all go through different battles and struggles from work, to health to maybe a broken heart. Who knows what your going through, but the great thing is; God will heal your pains. We never know when, and boy do I wish more than anything that we could chose when our battles are over, but we can't. We can only go through these times with our Faith and a smile. Just know that one day soon things WILL be okay!

For me, my battle has been this crazy relapse SO close to our wedding date. I've had to really trust in the Lord and know that He will heal me in His time. I've learned I can't worry about how I'm going to feel, or how my crazy medicine will make me look on my special day- I can only think that God has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams and on March 3, 2012, sick or healthy, I get to marry this perfect man God created just for ME! And the fact that he is marrying a 23 year old that goes to the doctor every week with 80 year olds is pretty special :)

So whatever it is your going through, please know if you need a friend I'm here. If you need prayers, I'm here. God is ALWAYS there. I know without my sweet family and friends I couldn't be getting through this. It's hard to do things on your own. Honestly, it just can't be done!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Keep on, keeping on folks! :)

Updates, Updates, Updates

Woo! Where o where should I begin? I certainly feel like I need to update everyone since my blogging has been so infrequent these last few weeks.

On December 23, I found out I was relapsing again with my kidney disease that I have battled the last 10 years, but since- my kidneys have been responding to the medication (woo there's a lot of that!) and I am headed in the right direction of getting better! I have been so blessed with all my wonderful family and friends and all their prayers, love and support, it has helped make this relapse a breeze ;) God is so faithful and is the true healer and it is amazing to see the power of prayer work- so THANK YOU for the prayers and I ask if you don't mind, continue praying as this is a long road to recovery. Plus, what better place to heal my body than Costa Rica? Um.. Yes please!

On to the next super fun topic...

WEDDING UPDATES!!!!!!!

Yes! I'm finally back in wedding countdown mode and excited again for this special day. Not TOO much has gotten done, but here are the things I have checked off my list and a peak of what's left!

• Moss letters for the church doors ordered courtesy of Life is so Beautiful on Etsy

• Flavors and designs for the Wedding and Groom's cake are selected. YuMmM!!

• All centerpieces have been finalized. I am so excited about the choices! I know Beth Anne will bring my designs to life, can't wait to see them!

• I met with Mrs. Holland who is hosting my bridesmaid luncheon at Goodness Gracious in Murfreesboro. Ahhh!! I am SO excited with the DELISH food selection, charming location AND I get to give all my ladies their special gifts! Woo! This will be such a great time to relax before things get crazy. I am so thankful that she is doing this for me. It is going to be completely fabulous- can you tell how excited I am??!!!!

• Wedding invites are being mailed TODAY!

• All wedding jewelry and accessories are purchased. Phew, that is a relief!
• Ceremony musician booked
• Clay's wedding band ordered
• Purchased the most ADORABLE garter from another precious Etsy shop, Le Ange Bridal I came across!

What's next?

• Finding wedding shoes; who would have thought this would be so hard?! I guess that's what happens when your a giant searching for peep toe flats in January! Suggestions would be appreciated ladies!!!!!
• Enjoy a Bridal Shower THIS Sunday. Woo hoo!!! What a lucky girl I am!
• First dress fitting scheduled for January 23rd-- oooh I can't wait to put that beauty on! It's been since AUGUST! Ah!
• Pick music list for the ceremony

50 Days!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. I know I sure am ready for some relaxing!