*Christian Encouragers #182*
 

*Happy Easter*
 

I'll be back
 

Good Morning!
 

Thanks for moving us Sunny. I had been thinking that we should do it too!

I have just a couple of minutes to post. It's almost work time. I haven't even had my :coffee: yet. I think I'll wait until I get there.

I have really done well with the snacking. I don't eat in the evenings anymore and if I get the munchies a few peanuts does the trick. I am also noticing it in my clothes. They are getting looser. I am going to carry on this way until I hit a plateau and then do something to change my eating up a bit.

This weekend we are hosting 2 dinners. On Good Friday we'll have DH's old aunts in and then on Sunday my family is coming over for dinner. It'll be a bit more work but I'm looking forward to it.

Next weekend DH and I have booked a cabin to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We're not into big parties and thought we'd like some time alone. We haven't seen much of each other lately and need to spend some time together.

I've gotta run now. Have a super day!

Good Morning My Friends...
 

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Where O' Where is our Connie?
 

Thursday morning
 

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Good Morning CEers!!!!!:wave:


I'm feeling a little better this morning. I'm off so I sleep in and now I'm sipping my :coffee: and trying to come to life. I think most of problem was lack of sleep with trying to fight the infection. :yes: I still have lots of fluid behind my right ear cause I'm still echoing. And my poor little DD's voice is the worse echoer. And the high pitched cartoons!!! :yikes: The kids here are out of school today, tomorrow and Monday for "spring break". The oldest DD is babysitting.
SUNNY!!!!!!! So glad to see you back!!!!!!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_105.gif And thanks so much for starting the new thread as well as moving us. I thought it was a good idea to move. That helps Aggie and I since we have been posting over "there" anyway. Girl, you had us all worried about ya. Hope everything is fine and you have just been on the busy bus lately. We ALL know about that one!! Lots of reading to catch up on, look forward to hearing more from you.

Wilma~Sounds like you have a busy weekend with your dinners. I'm kinda of glad I don't have to worry about that. We don't have family around close so it will be quiet. Congratulations on your 25 years of marriage!!!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/311.gif That is a major accomplishment this day in time. :yes: And going to the cabin sounds wonderful!!!! That's my kind of anniversary. ;)

Michele~ Good to hear from you too. ;) You are going to be ON PLAN today and do GOOD!!! It's that positive thinking that will get you there. Have a good one!!!

Well, coffee is running out and I've got lots to get done today. I didn't get much done at all yesterday with feeling bad. So, it's up to do housework!!! Yuck!!! But somehow it doesn't get done by itself. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_213.gif Cya later!

Have a GREAT day!!!!!!!
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Sunny!!!!!!:sunny::wave:

I'm SOOOOOOOO happy that you are back!!!! You surely Brighten up the place in many more ways that one. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_10v.gif WOW, so GREAT about the T-Mill!!!!:treadmill: It's truly amazing how much stuff they can put on one now. You almost need an Engineer's degree to operate them. :lol: And girl you have the endurance!!!! ONE WHOLE HOUR?!?!?!?!? Wow!! I know I'm impressed. But you are in the ONE-DERFUL AREA NOW!!!!!
Keep up the GOOD work!!! Those inches and lbs will be falling and sliding off the T-mill as you are working out! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Have a GOOD ONE!!!!!
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Sherry
 

Happy Easter everyone
 

Thought I should check in other than the devotions that I post.

Am finally feeling better. Over the flu and cold but last night hubby went to bed early not feeling well at all - still not up to par this morning - so don't know whether we have another 'bug' in the house or not.

Back from my cancer visit - all went well, doc said all looks ok - am to see him again on June 2 for a consulation / exam to discuss follow up visits for the next 4 years.

Then we travelled to see my mother who has just turned 86. Haven't been able to see her for 2.5 years. Was a very good visit, all went well. It was short but that is ok as long as we were able to see her.

Curves - unfortunately I have discontinued my membership there, they refunded all the monies. Long story behind it all but the short of it all is that there were 2 women that were uncuth and rude, whining terribley, and just plain making things uncomfortable for some of us. I just felt I could not continue going there knowing that there was this kind of 'nit picking' going on.

The upside of it all though is we have another women's workout with similar machines - actually some of them are better I think. I have taken out a 3 month membership with them. They have been in town now for 2 months, and just starting to get a nice cliental - about 100 women so far. They have a few benefits that I don't think Curves had but could be wrong. For instance if you are ill for any length of time they will automatically extend your membership by that time. Also should you be away on holidays they will extend your membership for that also.

Today I went for my first workout - it feels so good to be back doing this.
I have set a goal for the next 3 months - took my starting weight today and am going to work on losing 30 pounds by July 10 - it means I am really going to have to be serious. This is a lot of weight to lose in 3 months but I have a lot to lose so this would give me a great jump start.

Well, have to run - have a few other sites that I manage at msn.groups and need to update them - then back to teaching my kiddos there school. Son is doing so much better!!

Dieters devotions for April 8, 2004
 

April 8


Philippians 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.


Jeff made his living as a night watchman at a large company. He sat for hours at a console that housed a bank of television screens. For his efforts, he pulled a sizable paycheck. Many of Jeff's friends criticized him for getting so much for doing nothing. His reply, 'Hey, if they're willing to pay it, why shouldn't I get it?' Too often people look for ways of getting something for nothing. As God's children, we should always be looking for ways to be the best people we can be, not cutting corners, but committing ourselves to the pursuit of God's pleasure.
Today's thought: Today I will be the best dieter I can be!

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Hi to Everyone,

Happy Anniversary Wilma, the cabin does sound nice.
Sounds like everyone is doing great, losing weight and exercising, that is sooo good!! I am hoping we get our treadmill repaired or we get a new one.
We will have a quiet Easter, my DH will be working Friday and Sat, but he will be off on Sunday. We will be going to SS & Church and then we will eat out at lunch. It is real busy at DH's work right now, so he just wanted to have a quiet day. I guess the good thing about that is I will not be tempted to go off my program.
Love in Christ,
aggie

Eggs
 

Hi again...
 

Hello I am dying......................... Worked out hard wensday and boy do I feel it! The trainer is so nice he keep telling me don't over do because with the fibromyalgia if you pust to hard your body reacts by tighting up and causing deep muscle pain (which I feel) but if you don't work out your muscles tighten and cause deep muscle pain. It is like food we have to eat but if we don't eat right it rebels and makes us lg!

Sunny-If I stick to this. That is my next goal is to get a t mill. But I am not going to buy any thing until I know I would use it. I am so glad to see you back I have missed you.

Wilma-I am able to tell I am losing size but don't forget muscle weights more that fat! And once you get more muscle that fat you will burn fat faster! And you need that to keep you from gaining weight quickly.

Mitchypoo-I know summer it a tough time to have a commited group of people. Maybe a summer break would be nice for your class. Sorry you are not feeling well. My bil had the E-Barr and suffered many years. So Praying for you.

Sherry-Sorry you are not feeling well still. I think I would call the Dr back. I went through the ear thing after surgery once and it cause my ear drum to bust. so I would call if you don't feel better.

Angel lover-I am so happy that your son is hanging in there. Will keep praying for him.

ez-Is your doggie getting an easter basket?

Marilyn and Angie A big welcome! Se love to have to people to join. We can us all the support and prayers we can get. Looking forward to getting to know you. I am the Mother of 6 kids 5 girls and 1 boy. My oldest is married and they are talking about starting a family. So I am expecting some good news soon.

Sprout-So glad your test went well. And happy you found a new place to go work out. And it sounds like your son is doing better. I will keep you in prayer.

To Sue and anyone else I am missing sorry will try to post more later. (a Hard to type with the hand braces on! LOL)

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Good Morning All,
I am new to this posting thing - but I wanted to post here because you guys sound so nice and I have been looking for some Christian support. I have quite a lot of weight to lose but I just really got back serious about it as of Jan. 2004 and since then I have lost 19 pounds. I am really glad to find this thread and hope that you guys have room for one more. I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know you better and offering support where I can and celebrating your victories with you! Have a great day as a big loser!!!

DeenieM
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off to work......just wanted to say I have read the posts but with a funeral yesterday and my daughter coming home from school no time! as usual...since that darn puppy lol...have to go...going to service tonight for GOOD FRIDAY...have to read a part like every year, asked not to be Jesus again this year so they gave me Judas...humm
a sad day but glorious none the less!! Prayers for all
P.S. the funeral was huge! 8 fire engines at least and over 100 firemen, the kids from school, a nice tribute to a special man.

Good Morning!
 

Blessing to all this good Friday. I took the day off to get things done around the house but I just rested unstead. I am still quite sore. but have been trying stretch it out. I am not going to give up! I am starting to tell in my clothes that I am getting toner. I keep thinking no pain no gain! I just wanted to stop and say Have a Blessed day after watching to movie the passion of Christ this day has so much more meaning.

I watched a show on the health channel today called I lost it. One of the people talked about how they posted daily on E-diet daily. It helped her stay focused posting daily. I know that is true with me to have the support of other Christians is really a blessing and I want to thank all of you for being here for me.

I will post to each Sat.

Saturday
 

Rylee
 

REMEMBER WHEN SHE WAS SOOOO CUTE? :lol:

Good Morning Ladies
 

HI LADIES :wave:

Well, it is a beautiful day here--a little cool but still T-shirt weather (my clothing of choice for all occasions :lol: ). It was a great Good Friday service last night, my reading of Judas went well for me, only 2 lines, plus I read along with others the mockers and crowd lines. Then Angie and I went from the choir loft to sit with the our kids--it is rare they are all in church at the same time--typical Christmas and Easter services--my daughter is home then and my son gets those days off work, plus my step-daughter is usually here since her dad is not a church attender (the CRUTCH thing). The only one missing was my nephew, he really enjoys church, he loves to have a job to do like ushering or acoylyting--he was with his mom for his usual Friday night to Saturday night visit. I always inform him if he is going to miss something at church in case he wants to go and we make other arrangements with his mom--on missing Good Friday with us he said that's OK, we have been learning in school, youth group and confirmation about Easter, and we also have Good Friday service at school and I HAVE SEEN THE PASSION 2 TIMES :) The kid is learnin'! Angie took my daughter and step-d to see the movie yesterday, they had not seen it yet. We agreed at church last night that it is a MUST see EVERY GOOD FRIDAY!! During the readings last night they posted still pictures from the movie, everyone said it helped them to appreciate the day better. We exit church in silence and place nails in a cross (made by my brother and me from the Christmas trees on the altar each year)--I don't think anyone skipped it this year!

As you can see Rylee has been busy, she went for a walk with Angie this morning (now Angie is out on her 3 miler--Rylee not quite ready for that distance) now she is chewing up all the shoes in the entry- I AM TIRED OF TAKING THEM FROM HER :lol:

I have been working a lot and with all the sports going on it has been really busy around here--we actually had all the kids in the house at the same time yesterday--2 were sleeping on couches and 1 was sleeping in her room-ANgie was out in the yard digging up weeds with Rylee when I got home from work- I asked her where is your help? She just laughed and said didn't you here them snoring when you came in :lol: Asleep at 3 in the afternoon, go figure--just like me on a day off (they better stay out of my chair :lol: ) Of course after service Angie and I were heading home to rest and sleep for the evening and the kids were off to "play".

Going to sunrise service at 6 in the morning, then eat breakfast at church-and help serve probably, then regular Easter service, then come home and rest!!

Rylee is getting her 3rd set of shots today the Angie and I are taking her to Petco to get her a Easter basket--JUST KIDDING ;) :yes: :lol: OR AM I (???) ;)

I will sign off here and then post to each of you--too much to lose in cyberspace :)

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER WITH YOUR FAMILIES--HE IS RISEN INDEED, Gary

Dieters devotion for April 10, 2004
 

April 10


Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.


Whenever food comes into my mind and I have the strongest urges to cheat on my diet, I just close my eyes, clear my head, and try to think of all the wonderful blessings God has given me. I ask God to help me, and then I wait very quietly for Him to answer my humble plea. God has never failed me. In some of the toughest situations, I feel His gentle presence, and my hunger and desire leave me. In the quiet times of our lives God comes the closest, because we do not shove Him aside with other concerns. Call upon God, then wait. He will come.
Today's thought: If I keep my mouth shut, food can't get in!

SAMI I am just lovin' it hearing that your are sore FROM EXERCISE!! You have a great attitude now and no matter what happens I know this will continue for you--it isn't going to be easy but you are ready this time!! It is OK to rest when needed girl--that is how we are able to continue going strong--remember what God gave us Sunday for. I think the trainer is really going to be great for you. Do your kids still decorate eggs at their age? My neighbor still does it-TRADITION he says, he is 83!! Angie is out of journals but she will get one off to you when she makes another printing, not sure when that is. Have a great EASTER!!

SUNNYD How is the bread? Great I know, I can smell it all the way here in California, Angie used to bake a lot of bread in her machine--the problem was I ate too much of it--so she had to slow it down a bit :lol: OH! I would beg and beg, but it did me NO GOOD!! she is a lot stronger than me!! I think it is way cool you have a treadmill now, Angie said I could get one if I ever do more than 2 months at 6 days a week--an hour each day--on the elliptical-- don't seem to ever get to that point anymore--I think the problem is...I can see the fridge that holds my beer from the elliptical :lol: I heard on the news this morning that you gals down there might get some stormy weather for Easter, sorry. Have a Blessed Easter with Joe and the boys.

WILMA So the ticket is peanuts huh ;) My problem with peanuts is that I can't stop eating them once I start! How did your Good Friday dinner go? I bet Easter dinner at your house is quite the spectical Martha :lol: Congratulations on your up coming 25th!! what a good way to spend it too! It would have been my 25th in November if my ex hadn't left--I was sad then but sooo happy now with Angie--God is GOOD! Getting baskets for those boys? ;) Have a Blessed Easter!

MICHELE Wow are things ever heating up with Charlie-- a good cook too--ahh, the way to a woman's heart ;) Can't complain about a guy that can cook rice now can you :lol: I remember my dating days and staying up late--ouch! I also remember leaving Angie's apartment around 11pm then stopping by a fast food place--she never fed me enough when she cooked for me--I never told her until we were married! she was shocked! She knows what to do now though--serve me then run and put the food away :lol: Just kidding-she doesn't serve me!! and I can find the food no matter where she hides it :D Have a Blessed Easter!

SHERRY I am so sorry you are not feeling well! Hopefully the shot will kick in soon and help with the symptoms. How is softball going? Game today? I hope you enjoy your week-end off and can recuperate. I sure enjoy seeing your posts again. What kind of puppy do you have? if you told me I forgot (i do that a lot!!) Sure I am willing to switch--don't think the kids are though ;) Maybe if you get enough :coffee: the head will feel better! As long as it doesn't hurt the tummy. Have a grat week-end with your girls- did you mention what your daughter was in counseling for? if you did I missed it--not trying to be nosey!! just wondering --Prayers coming if needed! Have a Blessed Easter!

SPROUT So glad to hear of good news on your trip to the doctor and on your boy! Sorry Curves didn't work out for you but that you found a good place to work-out at! Nice that you were able to see your mom after 2 years-my mom is in Illinois taking care of her mom and I haven' seen her for almst a year now--I talk to her every week though. Have a Blessed Easter!

AGGIE Enjoy a Blessed quiet Easter with your husband.

SUE and ANGEL Missing your posts- have a blessed Easter with your loved ones.

WELCOME DEENIEM Have a Blessed Easter.

Well off to do yard work! IN CHRIST, Gary

He Is Risen Indeed!!

Easter evening
 

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Happy Easter CEers!!!!!!!!!!!
It's been real quite here today. We had a nice but quiet Easter. My dh and I are still fighting allergies, sinusitis, etc and now my oldest dd is sick. :stress:
I have been resting, taking my meds including Tylenol and Ibuprofen alternating around the clock and still can't seem to cope well. Our temps here Friday were in the 80's and today the high got to 48 with wind gusts. Needless to say we didn't get "out" much except to feed the animals. We even missed church. :cry:

Gary~ The softball team is coming along. We have 13 on the team and only 5 had ever been on a team before. :eek: But they are really coming together and learning well. I am really proud of our team, especially the infield. They work pretty well together. My little dd, Kaci, has never played before but is really giving it her all. I had her playing 2nd (alternate) the other day and she was running all over the field, backing up others and getting the ball and getting runners out at 2nd base. I was totally proud!!!! Our first game is Monday night, so I guess that will be the true test. And it's suppose to rain and be 50's. :(

As far as the oldest dd, yeah, we need your prayers on that. I don't know if you remember or not, but she had a boy break her heart last year and it was a major deal. Well, she has been having depression ever since then. Recently she confided in a christian friend of ours (that also has depression) that she had considered suicide frequently. Anyway, long story short, we got her to the DR and she is now on Wellbutrin and seeing a counselor every week. Kelli is a WONDERFUL, GORGEOUS teenager that has a low self esteem and thinks everything is her fault. She blames herself for everything that goes wrong. She has very high morals, (gets mad at those that go out and get pregnant and then don't want to take responsibility for it, etc...) When her softball coach found out about her depression, she couldn't believe Kelli had it. She's very bubbly, outgoing, smiling, laughing, joking, etc but she keeps her REAL feelings inside and basically beats her own self up. My heart remains heavy with all that I've learned lately. She has been crying herself to sleep every night for months. I love her so much and am trying to do everything I can for her. She was trying her best to hide her problems from us because of all my problems, etc.. she didn't want to add to it. But now she knows, how we feel and that we very much want to help her and be there for her. That's what families are all about. So, ALL PRAYERS WELCOME!!!!

The "puppy" is a fawn PUG. She is the sweetest, most destructive puppy, I've ever had. She likes to chew on EVERYTHING. Even the cat!!! We named her Mocha. It's really my dh's dog, but as long as she's with the family she's happy.

Michele~ I hope this finds you rested and feeling better. Hope you and Charlie had a good time this weekend. I hope he was feeling better too. Your grilled chicken and vegetables sounds wonderful!!! Maybe he is a keeper. LoL Take care of yourself.

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Monday morning :)
 

GOOD LUCK IN THE "BIG" GAME COACH SHERRY--LINING THE FIELD IS EASY IF THEY HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT, JUST CHALK DOWN 1 AND 3 BASELINES AND THE BATTERS BOX. PRAYERS FOR YOUR DD, I DO REMEMBER THE BOYFRIEND. GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER. OFF TO WORK.........HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT EASTER, WE SURE DID, SUNRISE AT 6 THEN BREAKFAST, HOME WORKING IN THE YARD, KIDS HERE EXCEPT IN THE AFTERNOON SON WENT DOWN TO WATCH THE PADRES AND GIANTS PLAY. LATER, GARY
PS-RYLEE IN TROUBLE WITH VET SATURDAY...SEEMS SHE HAS DIRT IN EARS, ROCKS AND WOOD CHIPS IN TEETH...HUMMM..GO FIGURE lol

Monday afternoon