Well, it has been 7 weeks now and I think I really am on a path to changing me. I have officially lost 11.4 pounds since I began weight watchers and I am determined to continue. It helps that I paid for the full 17 weeks upfront and now I KNOW I have to keep working the program. I would never be able to throw away that money. I am try to remember that it took me many years to put this weight on so I am trying to be patient and happy with losing slowly.
Also, I have started training at The Road again. It has been a while since I have trained, but I love being back. It is hard getting everything ready for us to be gone but I'm sure I will get the hang of it again. Tara told me today that she likes it when we are gone to train. She said that we come back with a spark in our eyes and a happier outlook on life. I think that is true. Training always reminds me of God's grace and that He has blessed us greatly. It is always amazing to see God change lives right before my eyes. If I haven't told each of you about The Road, ask me some time. It helped me accept God's love and grace for my life.
I have been a slacker as of lately with my Bible reading. I have fallen off the wagon. I am so mad at myself, but I will not quit. I have to get back to reading. I just got so stuck in reading Job. I know it is a good book, but it is so hard to go through all the lamenting. So, ask me sometime about my reading. Maybe that will spur me on to continue reading. It really is fascinating to read God's word.
So, life is getting back to normal in a new kind of way. Mike has a new job and so we are trying to get use to new hours, new personalities, and new way of living. We have 3 months of "probation" at this job and so things just feel a bit uneasy. The blessing is....he has a new job!!! God is good....all the time....all the time, God is good!
Next week is TAKS reading test for my kids. I am a bit stressed, but I am trusting and believing that I have done everything necessary to prepare the kids for the test. I have a busy weekend of training at The Road and then Monday will be a day of reviewing. Tuesday will be the big day! Until then, I probably won't sleep much and will pray more.
Things just keep going and changing and I'm trying to embrace this new kind of normal......
1 comment:
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I too have been stuglling with "changes" - I have a long post about it. I think the best thing to realize is that even if you are making the small steps you are making progress - because you are doing SOMETHING. You are doing a lot of good things! When my mom lost 18 pounds I told her "you lost a Mason!" She loved that thought and as she looses more she will make that same comment with another name! Don't be discouraged - you are making the babysteps and you just keep steppin! I will pray for your journey! On the reading I can tell you what has helped me - when I get "stuck" on a passage I only read a few verses and skip to the next book. Eventually you will get through Job - just a few verses at a time - but you may find an inspiring part and not need to skip ahead!
Keep it up!
Love
Amy Q
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