March 31, 2011

Well, tonight was Weight Watchers. I shouldn't be shocked, but I am a little bit...I weighed in at 230 pounds. I am at my all time highest weight. So, now the work begins. I am going to do my very best to stick with the Weight Watchers program which means going each week to weigh and attending the meetings. My first main goal is to just get below 200 pounds. Just reaching that point will be a huge benefit for me health-wise.

I've always been overweight, but never this bad. Once I get off the first 10 pounds, it will be easier to keep going. For me...it's the first 1o pounds that are the toughest for me.

So until tomorrow!!!

March 30, 2011

I have gained weight. I have gained a lot of weight. I've struggled with my weight all my life..gaining and losing a lot. But, since I was about 38 years old I had maintained a decent size and weight. Until last year.

Last year I gained over 50 pounds. Stress was a big factor, but just plan eating to much because I love food was also a big factor.

I have followed a lot of diet plans in the past. Been successful on some. I usually don't have too much trouble getting motivated to get the weight off, but this time I don't. I have had very little desire to try and get this weight off. But, I really need to. It's really beginning to affect my health. I'm tired, my feet hurt, I'm not sleeping well. My clothes don't fit...have had to buy larger sizes. A size 20 is what I'm in. I'm sure if I had blood work done at the doctor right now it would not be pretty. I'm also sure my blood pressure is up. I already take medicine for that...and really don't want to increase it. I'm not due to see the doc for a medicine refill for 3 months. So, I'm hoping I can drop at least 20 pounds before then.

One program I have had good success with in the past is Weight Watchers. And, even though it will be tough to fit it in the budget, I am rejoined starting tomorrow. I've decided to kind of use this blog as a monitor for me on the program. After I go tomorrow, I will post my official WW weight here. (there scales always weight a lot more then my home scale, which is bad)

So, until tomorrow evening!

March 24, 2011

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
John 14:27

March 23, 2011.

Well, my mom now knows about Chris' journey into the ministry. We had chosen to not tell my family, and my brothers still do not know. Today my mom and I traveled to Hebron because we both had dentist appointments. During our conversation in the car, she mentioned she had bumped into someone at my brother's restaurant who asked her if Chris was studying to become a minister. This person said they heard him preach the Ash Wednesday sermon at our church. She does not remember who it was, though. She has attended functions there with us, so I'm sure some of the congregation do know her even if she doesn't remember their names.

So, I figured this was as good a time as any to tell her. Surprisingly, she reacted better then I thought. She did not make any rude or derogatory comments. She didn't ask too many questions, which was fine by me. I tried to explain the process the best I could...not totally understanding it myself. She did warn me when my brothers find out...they will probably have some rude things to say. But, I expect that from them and asked her to please not tell them yet. With her, it's hard saying if she will do this. My mom is not good at keeping secrets.

So, the cat is out of the bag as far as my mom goes. And it wasn't as painful as I thought it would be!

March 15, 2011

Half way through March. Next month will mark one year since I began this blog. It was a year ago in April that I attended my Emmaus walk. It was a year ago I truly became a Christian. It has also been a year with many ups and downs, of which I have made it through with the help of a loving husband and my faith in the Lord. It's not always easy to turn all your concerns over to God, but it truly is the only way to make it through. This reminds me of the Bible verse in Matthew:

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

I am someone who has always worried about tomorrow. For me, the phrase, "What if" used to be a constant of mine. What if this, or what if that. While I'm better then I used to be concerning "worry", I am still struggle with it. I have found myself turning more to the Bible and to prayer when I have gotten worried about something and it has helped. I also have gotten better about turning to friends and family for support. Instead of holding it all inside, I let it out. Whether talking to a friend, or talking to God.

So...don't worry about tomorrow. Just deal with today! The Bible passage is so true, today has enough problems of it's own. Why create more stress in worrying about tomorrow.

March 9, 2011. Ash Wednesday.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

March 5, 2011

Last evening I got to watch Chris practice his sermon (or sermonette) for the Ash Wednesday service at our church this coming Wednesday evening. He did a pretty good job. It was kind of different seeing him up at the pulpit sharing the word of God, but at the same time it did seem kind of natural for him. It's not something I think I could do. I've always admired people of the clergy who can get up in front of theres and preach, sharing the word of God.

Today is a lazy Saturday. Chris is working. I am home, making some homemade bread that I hope turns out. I think this may be my first failed bread. The flour was in the freezer and I spaced off and did not let it warm up to room temperature before I dove in and began making the dough. We'll see...it's on the stove rising now. I may have unleavened bread today.

March 4, 2011

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10)

March 3, 2011

At our church last evening we had a Pancake Dinner and it seemed to be a big success. Church dinners, while a lot of work do have a lot of rewards. This dinner was held to raise money for the education committee. I have not heard yet how much was raised, hopefully it's enough to bring some new materials in for new classes.

Pancakes for dinner....yummy!!!

March 2, 2011

"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually." 1 Chronicles 16:11

March 2, 2011

Just popping in for a quick post. A friend of mine used a phrase I had never heard before and I really like it. You know how most people call them "goose bumps" when you get a chill and the hairs on your arms stand up. She calls them "God bumps". I like that!!!!