Life Doesn't End With 50!

Baggage, luggage, or suitcases are those things you carry around with you that really have no added value to your life. Sure, you needed those things, once upon a time. But in reality, if you dropped the load you could go on without it.

My problem is I have a LOT of baggage. Sometimes I think I have set it aside, dropped it off somewhere down the road, lost or forgot it. Then, it shows it's weary head, and usually at the most unsuspected times, in the most peculiar plac...

My weight has been a formidable opponent of mine for many, many years. To be exact, it has been the bane of my existence, my worst nightmare, my most hated adversary.

Here of late, I haven't been feeling all that well. It might be partially due to stress, a never-ending to-do list, and supercharged family dynamic. The bottom line would be, however, I'm not taking care of myself, my needs. I don't regularly decompress after working in a busy, self-giving profession. In ...

Look what God has done in me... 

Wow, sitting here thinking about the past, and how far I have come in my relationship with God.  I'm so thankful He has given me the health and energy to keep going when I need to, to exercise, and have enough money to buy healthy foods for myself and my family.  I am so thankful for all the resources available, and the tools needed to get there.

I'm still trudging... moving ... stumbling forward.  I will not fall down, I will n...

Reflecting on something a friend said the night before, I had a revelation and decided to post this on my facebook page:

Waterfalls... Rainbows... And Unicorns.

When I was a young girl, I went to a hypnotist to lose weight. I was a 4'10" twelve year old girl who weighed 148 pounds. That's a lot. Before he began, he asked, "What's your favorite thing? What brings you peace when you think about it?"

"Rainbows, unicorns and waterfalls". No lie.

So ...

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

Hebrews 10:24 (NIV 84)

Let us not wait until special occassions, birthdays, holidays to do good things for those we love.  Our gifts to them should be from the heart, and regular, as we are thankful for them each and every day.  Imagine a day without your loved ones.  Why wait to let them know how much they mean to you?  Let them know continually, teach the...

I've been walking RELIGIOUSLY with a good friend of mine.  Yesterday, I walked for more than an hour.  I enjoy walking, but walking alone is not touching those stubborn areas I'm desperately wanting to reduce.  Diet is 80% of it folks.  AND... I'm definitely NOT with the program.  I've been reading, thinking about but NOT doing.

I stay busy with busy work, my children's sports and everything else, I haven't taken the time to get started on my projects.  I w...

This past year, my oldest child decided to join JrRotc.  She's now into a program called Raiders which is similar to Cross Firt/Mud Runners.  She trains 2 days a week for two hours.  My son, on the other hand, is practicing for 8th grade, middle school football.  He trains 3 days a week for two hours, not including the time he's in our outbuilding lifting weights.  

Every morning around 5:30-6:30 my husband is in our outbuilding lifting weights.  He takes o...

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.  Mathew 24:24

Speaking with a friend of mine the other day while enjoying the scenery and cool waters of the lake.  I find myself in the most unique discussions with people who seemingly share the same outlook of Christianity as I. 

The Gospel.  Whe...

I don't know, haven't been keeping up with my blog entries as I had hoped.  I'm doing so many wonderful things this summer.  I don't even know where to start.  Spending a LOT of time with the kids fishing, swimming and sight seeing.  I am doing well on my eating, not over eating for sure.  

5-7 days a week I go walk or run.  I found a walking buddy, and sometimes I think it's more strenuous walking with her than it is running.  I've incorporated a cros...

Yes, it's been a few days.  I'm still getting up doing my run walk.  I haven't started the Cross Fit Exercise portion of my "plan" yet.  I don't feel as if I'm putting in 100%. I need to.  

It was a good weekend.  I got out of town and went with the family to play putt putt golf.  It was extremely hot.  This time of year, it's vital to stay hydrated.  The heat is one reason why I'm reluctant to do my weight/Cross Fit exercises.  I do them in ...