Virginia

It's gonna be a long day! I'm thrilled my schedule is full in the office! Then tonight I have a budget meeting and I'd like to swing by the women's Bible study if there is time. I need to finish preparing for the Bible study I teach on Wednesday night and then there is the revised PO that Rupert wants me to do. Busy busy busy....

So what did God do?

He sent me Virginia. This wonderful woman affirmed me as a human and an audiologist. I got my hug quota in for the month! A lovely women in need of love herself. She buried her husband and two brothers last year. A lot for any woman to carry, but she does it with such joy it is contagious!

It is a reminder to slow down - enjoy life - don't let the busy become the important. So today's picture is all about Virginia. The salt and light God sent my way today!

Today's Picture: Virginia - a delight in every sense of the word!

Good Start to the Week

Good meeting this morning with Rupert and Josh. I'm starting to get excited about the Daughters of the King luncheon! Lots of work to do though! After the Craft Night on Friday my attention will be on this Mother-Daughter event.

Down another pound or two - but my stress level is rising so I know I will need to be prayerful about my diet. I wish I wasn't an emotional eater! Or maybe I should wish my emotions didn't bounce around so much! But then, I wouldn't be a girl and I like being feminine so - there ya go.

Today's Picture: My snack for today was carrots. Yes, it's only noon and they are already gone. See above.

Sunday

Wonderful Sunday. Enjoyed sharing Scripture with the women in my Bible Fellowship class. Such warm and interesting women! Then the message in church was excellent. Mike preached out of Luke .. the prodigal son.

Back to church at 4:30 for a meeting with our Pastor about adult education at Hillcrest. Keeping my fingers crossed that even without leadership it will continue to grow and be important to our staff.



Today's Picture: Pastor Mike Simmons, my pastor. I have been under his teaching for almost 8 years now. I am blessed.

Bod-e Really Works!

Last night I used my guilt free meal and had enchiladas with rice. Loved it and ate more than I should have so the guilt was starting. All the carbs put me to sleep and 10 hours later I woke up! Can you believe it - 10 hours!

I wanted to know how much damage my meal last night did so I carefully stepped on the scale this morning and I was DOWN another 1.5 pounds! Yea! I think what bod-e said is true. By giving my body what it wants on rare occasions it thinks it can let go and spend it's energy (fat). Down 14 pounds now and really motivated to stick with this and knowing I have guilt free days I think I can.

Today's Picture: Bod-e by Vemma. I kept telling people it was just a vitamin supplement, but I now think it's more than that. So thanks Vemma!

Not a Usual Friday

I love my Fridays. We close the office so I can do administrative work for the business, but it's also my day to do ministry! Yes, I do about 30 hours a week for the church, but on Fridays I get to focus my attention, undivided, on the kingdom tasks. Well, that is usually I do.

Today I have a bunch of guys in my office working on the building. We had things painted a few weeks ago only to discover the electrical outlets were the wrong color now! We are having them all replaced with pretty white ones! They say it will take all day ... shouldn't, but if this morning is any indicator, it will! So, I am using my time to prepare for the Bible Fellowship lesson on Sunday. Numbers 10: 11-15 & 41. Come to the class on Sunday and hear about fearless obedience!

Today's Picture: Preparing to teach - an awesome responsibility and a ton-o-fun! I love teaching!

Free Food?

Great Bible study last night! Good discussion on how to be a biblical woman! Was given some insight into my own behavior that I need to consider. I'm glad I have friends that feel open to point out where I still need to grow - with love.

Weighed this morning (of course) and hope it sticks! Will be over 2 pounds this week if I hold it for tomorrows "official weekly weigh" - over 13 total! Woo whoo!

Today's Picture: Ok, it doesn't really taste like Ranch Dressing.

It's Raining

It's not just raining - it's flooding! We need the rain to nurish the ground so we thank God for it!

I teach tonight - Resolutions for Women. I'm really enjoying this book. The first section hit home. It's all about being content in your current situation while anticipating what comes next. The second section irritated me - it's the whole godly woman debate. I'm still working on that one trying to decide what is Scripture and what is man. Should make for a good discussion!

Today's Picture: Week two update. I can't tell much difference in how I look but it is only week two! Need to work on that being content thing I guess!

A Little Goes a Long Way

Wow, it's already been 2 weeks! Hard to believe how fast it's going. The scale says 11 pounds but it feels like more. I can breath and sleep better. I can feel the changes.

Bible study this week was on being content. Can I be content with this season yet look with anticipation for what comes next ... I think I can!

Today's Picture: Lettuce wraps - who knew they could be so good! One leaf with a little turkey and a dab of fat free salad dressing. Yummy and good for you!

Tough Week

Was a tough week. Had activities at church almost every night this week. Held my own but didn't gain much ground.

First time to try the exercise DVD .. only lasted a few minutes. What they called warm-up I called done!

Bought a George Foreman grill ...

Today's Picture: Women's Bible study - why the long days are worth it to me. I love Kingdom work!

Steam It

Had an interesting conversation with someone on staff at the church. Don't recall when I have been treated with such respect. Was really nice.

When I got home I extended the good mood by making stir fry. Since the chicken was already cooked it only took a touch of oil and wa-la I had a great warm meal. Yummy!

It was a good day.

Today's Picture: Roses from a dear friend - brightened my day!

It's a Monday

Monday - in every sense of the word!

Woke up feeling pretty good, but the morning is a sleepy one. Food wise it's been good. What-a-burger is on my team now. They gave me egg in a to-go container! No more taquitos! Will be nice on days I run late.

Sunday I was up about a pound after my guilt free Saturday! Back down plus another 0.6 so that makes 9 pounds so far. Hope to lose 2 this week to drop me into the next set of 10's.

Work is slow - church is busy. Life continues to be an adventure.

Hope to apply Pastor's sermon from Sunday... not so much about family as about being faithful.

Today's Picture: This is 1 pound of fat. Puts it into perspective doesn't it!

Pre Pic

OK, I'm letting you see one of my 'pre' pictures. I had my sister take a couple of others that I might let the public see some day. Yes, I know you can see me so it's not like you don't know, but there are just some things you don't do!

Today's Picture: Taken April 2011 at Hillcrest. I was helping serve at a reception before a funeral. I wasn't much help to be honest since I had to keep sitting down.

A Beginning

I should have started this January 1, but then my life is littered with a lot of "should haves". I am here now and so the journey begins.