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| From this small seed....... |
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| .......to these sprouting 'babies' |
I am excited! I met George whilst annually attending my brother in laws football league cup final. I was happy to be distracted from the tension of the game and became captivated by the story George told of a miracle tree known as the tree of life due to the reputation of it's leaves and seeds having healthy life giving properties. The MORINGA tree. Previous to taking the seeds George had begun to loose his hair, had high blood pressure and a plethora of other ailments. He was now brimming with health and a walking testament to the benefits of taking one seed per day. He showed me the folder he had put together containing information gathered from various websites exhorting the benefits of the leaves and seeds. He was in the process of setting himself up in business shipping seeds from Ghana.
Since I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2007 and the consequent surgery and decision I made not to proceed with chemotherapy, I had taken a step of faith to choose to live in 'divine' health. That is - believing that through the power of Jesus and his death and resurrection, he has restored us to full and whole relationship with God enabling us to walk free of the need for pharmaceutical intervention. By God's grace I have walked healthily and whole since then.
That's not to say I've stopped taking responsibility to make healthy choices in my day to day living. Hence my delight when I heard about the amazing qualities of the leaves and seeds. It delighted me that God had created a tree with such properties, especially as it apparently grows prolifically in hot, dry places where malnutrition and ill health prevail and where the leaves and seeds are benefitting poorer communities.
My family have been laughing at my enthusiasm - especially when I got my first order through from George. 'What are you gonna do with 500 seeds?' they marvelled. 'Who's going to buy them?' They joked that I had been taken in and fooled into believing a lot of codswallop.
Fact is - the more I've looked into it the more convinced I am and I don't want to keep this to myself. They arrived in packets of 50. A few packets I have given away. I planted a few more in an experimental way which has caused great derision! Though I must admit I did wonder if our unpredictable weather would kill the seeds within the first day of planting but hey, I am squealing with excitement today because since yesterdays first appearance of a seedling, 8 more have popped up! Not sure if they'll survive a British winter or indeed where I will plant them when they grow further but it's fun to see them grow.
So, if you fancy trying them out, do get in touch.....only 350 left.
PS Hmmm another thought strikes me - maybe I should also get into supplying Moringa seedlings seeing as they've germinated so well!
PPS An additional bonus is the fact they're brilliant in support of weight loss. I've been dieting since Saturday and have lost 3 lbs already. (Now Tuesday!)
