.. Weighin' in Wednesday ...#4

well hello friend...

did your week go as planned...????

mine NEVER does..... and I am not someone who does well with "curve balls"... although, you'd think I'd get better, at either catching them or defending my self against them since I believe that is ALL that gets thrown in my direction.. usually at my HEAD...  now where DID I put that helmet..????

So of course my weekly plan ..not so good..
I did make a bit of progress in the "downward" dept.   YAYYYY!!!!

I lost about 1/2 a lb. ...down to 203 on the nose....

So lets see.. start week..207 ..week#2..203.6  ..week #3..203.8.. #4 203...lets hope the next curve ball knocks me out cold before I head for the chocolate .. ;)

Praying for you all too.. keep me in yours.. hoping to add more movement this week...

The difference between...Can't & Never....

This is something that has been prodding me ever since the retreat....

You've heard the phrase...God NEVER fails...and I know this to be true.. He is God so nothing happens that he doesn't have control over.. therefore He NEVER fails.. it is all part of the plan..His plan

But at the retreat Tammy (the speaker) made the statement that.. God CANNOT fail...this for some reason spoke volumes to me.... because this speaks to His character, not just His ability.....He never fails because he chooses not to... He cannot because it would go against everything in His character.. against His perfection.. to fail is in essence to NOT be perfect...

It made me realize that it only emphasizes His perfection...it makes our FAITH possible...
because we know that... "HE WILL do what HE says HE will do... and that HE IS who HE says HE is.." (borrowed from Beth Moore)

Faith: (noun)

1. -confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.

2. -belief that is not based on proof

Faith is the evidence of things unseen...beyond hope, and MORE than confidence...I have had my hopes "dashed" plenty of times, and I am not very confident...very often AT ALL...at least NOT in myself, that is...

But I have Faith in God...I am confident in Him, that He will follow through on ALL His promises, and I can trust Him...because HE WILL KEEP ALL His promises....

 1 Kings 8:56
“Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Joshua 21:45
Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.

Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

 Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

2 Corinthians 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.


So when things in my life start going downhill, or seem out of whack... and I wanna believe that it is because He doesn't love me, or because He has forgotten me.. I have several options...1) I have started believing one of the MANY Lie's of Satan, 2) that I have walked away from Him, even if only a bit, or 3) I am in His will.. and it is just one of those "things" (test or trial) that will make me stronger in the end... a little more like the One who created me... a little closer to PERFECTION....our ultimate goal....PRAISE HIM...

..this-n-that......

unfortunately My brain.. and the computer just don't seem to be in "sync" these days.. I think of things I want to post.. whenever I'm in the car, or at work, or in bed at night... however...none of those places are where the computer is.. (well I use one at work..but not for "this" stuff.. ;) so you see the problem.. and when I'm here, well the thoughts seems somewhat jumbled ..here-n-there.. scattered.. nothing that would make a decent post...so don't give up on me yet.. hopefully I'll get a time that works.. maybe those wee hours after work.. once the weather warms up.. and I don't freeze while sitting at the computer .. we shall see...

thanks for the support, and of course keep up the prayers...

Well, i missed Wed. but the scale was not kind this week... (and no that is not why I didn't post).. .I gained about 1/2 a lb (204.2).....Not surprised to be honest.. I always get a little "cocky" after I lose a few and didn't have to try to hard...hoping humility will help keep me focused..and contimue the trek downward.. (on a positive note..this morning I was 203.8..so all is NOT lost..literally and metaphorically)

Keep those chins up ladies.. and get those bodies in MOTION....

...Weighing in Wednesday...

Howdy all,
I am back.....and honestly I was sure that I wouldn't have good news this week...
 but God is gracious...as diligent as I tried to be to "behave"... temptation was everywhere...and we had our "Ladies Retreat" this weekend...and you can't have all those women together without LOTS of FOOD, and it was mostly JUNK.....my personal downfall were the homemade "whoopie pies" made by a dear friend.. and for those who may not know what they are.. take a VERY chocolatey cupcake..cut it in half ...and fill with creamy filling...and you have something close to heaven...in a food.. they were YUMMY.... ;)

But that left me scared to look at the scale.......although I was persistent to control myself elsewhere...I was nervous as to where the scale would send me....so....imagine my surprise today when it told me I had in fact gone down ...

Week #2 ...starting weight...207 lbs., todays weight...203.6 lbs., goal weight.. 135-150 lbs.

Yes...you read correctly.... I not only lost the 2 lbs. I was shooting for but almost doubled that... God is not only good He is AWESOME....

I can only give Him the glory for it.. because I was sure I had gained....PRAISE HIM!!!!

Yes ..even in this He deserves the Glory....

Footprints in the sand.....

I am in one of my favorite places in the world.....the BEACH... :) :) :) :) :) :)
I am here with some of the best company in the world as well....sisters in Christ....children of MY FATHER.....listening to the waves as I type......it is very refreshing, to get away, to get-together, just to be...

I took a walk in the sand today..in my bare feet..(it was wonderful)....and 82 degrees as well.. (YIPPEE!!!)

...and as I walked I began to look at all the "paths" in the sand... some were feet, some were made from debris, washing up on the sand, some were from the "dune dragger", but I found the foot paths most interesting....Who had made them, Where had they come from, Where were they going?????

How many of those feet had walked that same sand today and not even given thought to the One who created such a beautiful and peaceful, place......????

 It made me think of the passage of scripture that we studied the other night at the ladies study at church, and oddly enough..(not really, God knew of course.. ) brought up again tonight...it is Luke 7:13-14..

" You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. the highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it..."

How many of these "paths" that I crossed today..had found that gate..?????
How many even knew there was one to find..???

Then I had to ask my self the hard question....although I know that I have found the gate... am I walking on the narrow path..the one that leads to precious life... or veering closer and closer to the path of destruction....??? And harder still...do I know the difference..???

The gates may be far between...but the paths all too often "look" very similar.....the end of those paths however is the goal.....and I definitely WANT life.....and the only way to get there is to follow in the footsteps of my heavenly Father...he knows the way...no wrong turns, no asking for directions...and if I am in His word.. I will have the directions...because it is the map.....and like our speaker said tonight...He IS the GPS......

..Weighing in Wednesday......

well today's title.....is a little cliche'...
but let me fill you in  on one of my "light switch" moments.. it happened last night while I was watching the show "Heavy" on TLC..(i think)... watching these people go away to "health" camp for 6 months.. and return home ALWAYS thinner.. and hopefully healthier for the long run...but even though I can't go away for 6 months.. (i wish)...to relearn how to eat and exercise .....I can be accountable.. to you....so from now on.. On Wednesdays..(hopefully).. though it may not be a whole blog on weight and my struggle with it.. there will be a little blerb.. at the bottom... with the week number and where I am weight-wise.. and where I wanna be.. please bear with me.. this is a COMPLETELY NEW concept to me.. not necessarily the weightloss part.. that has yet to be seen.. but the documenting part.. feel free to join me if you like..in the journey...either as a partner, a reader , or an encourager...all are welcome



So here we go.. Week #1.. the beginning.. start weight...207 lbs....let the journey begin..ending goal.. for the week...2lbs...the end result...somewhere between 135-150....right now to get rid of that "2" in front is more my goal...ughhh... :(

Happy Hearts Day......

Well........ I have to brag on my hubby just a little......he surprised me..

He left me a card and Reese's cups in my vehicle... AND if I hadn't left work early, it would have been ON Valentine's Day when I got it... :) :) :)

Gotta luv that man.....!!!!!! (and I Do... :)

I have to admit... it MADE my day...probably because it was TOTALLY unexpected.. we are hard up for money these days..(as I have mentioned on numerous occasions).. and he isn't exactly Mr. "Rememberful"... but the gentle jibbing at life-group the other night might have had something to do with it.. who knows.. but for once I'm not analyzing the "why".. just enjoying the "is"....

I stopped on my way home and spent a little myself, on him, and the kids.. after the "tenseness" around here lately I figured they could all use some "LOVE"......

Hope fully in the morning I'll have some "Heart-Happy Campers"...even if only for that one moment......

Do you sense a change here?????.......I can only assume you all have been praying..(I know I have) because although I have had my "Thar she blow " ..moments lately.. they are somewhat less intense and I can usually bring myself back to "sanity" a little quicker ...

I take NO.. I repeat NO credit.. for this... I know myself.. it is only God that can bring these changes..He definitely met me where I was.. and for all I know may still be.. I am just attempting to look at things a little differently.. more through HIS eyes, less through mine. 

I keep thinking about a movie clip from a movie way back in the late 80's or VERY early 90's.. called "Parenthood".. w/ Steve Martin.. and hence ... while parts of the movie are definitely NOT on my highly rated list, there is one part that has stuck with me over the years...there is a grandmother in the movie.. she is quite senile.. however at one part she compares life to a carnival ride.. and while some people prefer the merry-go-round, she liked the roller coaster.. (or some other ride that is more "adrenaline pumping").. the merry-go-round she said "...just goes round and round.. that is no fun.. I like the roller coaster.. it bumps you around.. and goes in, and out, up and down...." or something to that effect... in any case, I always think of the scene where this hits home with Steve Martin's character.. they are at one of their children's school plays or something and their youngest gets a little "antsy".. and creates some mischief... you hear the clanking sound of the Roller coaster .. the sound it makes going up that first BIG hill.. as you watch Him (Steve Martin) getting tense watching all the chaos around him.. then you hear the screaming and the sound of the roller coaster descending down the hill... 

I want to BE that grandmother.. who ENJOYS the chaos of life.. sure it isn't fun, it isn't always pretty, or perfect, or even bear much of a resemblance to the picture we all paint ourselves when we paint the picture of our life... but it is REAL....and it makes the best of each situation.. and moves on...learning every step...

God allows those hills and turns to throw us just a little of balance.. that is where we lean more on Him and less on us.. that is the "perfect balance"...

As Paul said to the Corinthians.. 

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ¹⁰ That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

                                                  2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 ..so here is too the "Happy Surprises"....that show off my weaknesses, like today.. when my hubby reminded me that he is still here.. and that he loves me.. even though it may not be the way I THINK it should be...I'm not perfect either....go figure.... 

................Happy Valentine's Day............