Dieters devotions for June 15, 2004
 

June 15


Romans 5:1-2
. . .Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.


Some days we just need to stop and congratulate ourselves on how far we've come. Perhaps there aren't a lot of outward signs of our diet yet. Perhaps we aren't even close to where we hope to be. Perhaps we still have a long way to go. That's okay. Sometimes we need to rejoice in the progress we've made in order to have the energy to keep on going. The Lord created in six days, and on the seventh He rested. In every endeavor, especially the difficult ones, we need a break to sit back and enjoy what we've done so far. Even if the beginnings are humble, we can feel good that we are devoted to doing something good for ourselves.
Today's thought: I'm better than I was yesterday, and I can't wait until tomorrow!

An Hour to Go!
 

Mitchypoo-
You could mention meeting him at the movies so it doesn't seem so much like you're asking him out. OR, could you ask him if he'd like to go for a walk? Lunch? Boy, it's hard when you just want to do something with someone without them "thinking" anything (are you "thinking" anything?).

Another way is to tell him you're cooking a new recipe and if he'd want to try it with you. Never mind...that one's dumb. Bike ride?

Well...it's the countdown to Rachel's wedding. I'm not nervous, just bland...I almost think I'm excited that I have vacation the week after. Isn't that awful? I'm going to go on this vacation with a huge open mind of adventure. Gary's dream is to live in AR on our 20 acres. I nervous about the tics and chiggers; it's all wooded. He even borrowed a 4-wheeler so I could join him as he drives his 3-wheeler. I will NOT be a baby about anything (bugs especially). I want to be his companion and champion while we are gone.

Sunny...where in the heck are you?

EZ- Our puppy (2yrs old) is going with us. Nikki is 80 lbs now and she is a love (yellow lab).


Angel, are you doing ok? I can't imagine going through all that and the hard work that is involved. My daughter's apt burned 1.5 years ago and just seeing all her belongings burn and that she did work hard for the little she had was heart sickening. Fortunately, she had renters ins and so did the people who caused the fire. She made out quite well in the end, but still, it's devastating.

Thanks again for everyone on this site/thread/forum/subscription/whatever...I'm really glad to have found you.

mary

Well Mkay, I am thinking something but only if it's reciprocal. I'm not sure he's ready to date or interested, but in the mean time i'm enjoying getting to know him and spending time with him. It's a waiting game. It's odd, cuz i wouldn't mind dating him, but i'd rather just spend time with him, unless he wants to date. I think that's a great idea about meeting him wherever. Or i could just say, hey, i'm going to the 7:30 show of Shrek, meet me there if you want....something like that ;).

Ending out the Day
 

Mitchypoo-
Well Mkay, I am thinking something but only if it's reciprocal. I understand the "only if it's reciprocal." It can be tons of fun "getting to know" someone and just hanging out. The waiting game can be mind boggling :dizzy:

I'm liking the idea of what you said about hey, I'm going to Shrek... but if he didn't show...you may feel it. You could also call and say I'm going to the book store to browse...want to come along? It's hard I know. Fun though. ;)

Well, I just bought the silk flowers for the table decorations and I best be doin those cuz Saturday is just around the corner.

Hugs to you all!

Tuesday
 

OUCH!! My LAKERS just got rocked by the PISTONS...not a good end for the basketball season for me..I must say they deserved to lose..arogant! Didn't even finish watching the game, it was so bad..went with Angie for a 2 miler with RYLEE and REBA...exciting...trash day tomorrow so with all the cans out REBA can and will do anything from bolting by them or refusing to go by them...big chicken!

SAMI, MICHELE, SUE and MKAY...good to see to posting...missing a few...

ANGEL-LOVER CHARLOTTE Having a pity party are ya? Gee, don't we all from time to time....makes me think of my mom, when I was younger, and would complain about not having something...she say "did I ever tell you the story of the man who complained he had no shoes..until he met a man that had no feet!" ouch....
So you have a wet house...you got a house, so the laundry got wet...you got clothes...so on and so on...
I understand what you mean too about having more when you got married than now....join the club..a divorce, business failure etc... I have lived in my home since 1979...paid it off a few times...owe twice as much as when I bought it...fortunately for me it is 6 times worth what I paid for it....
You know God gives us all our blessings...sin and free will harms us...He gets us through it...you know all this..
Sometimes I too, (no grandkids yet...bummer) get frustrated...I raised my kids..now I have a 13 year old nephew...sometimes he really gets on my nerves..but then days like this when he was a big help to me in the afternoon and entertained me by singing that new song...REDNECK GIRl...I feel so blessed to have been given him from our Lord.
Pretty sure that you don't REALLY have less now than when you first got married...I have seen your website, read you posts....you are giving so much back to others...from what you have been given...OH, you were thinking of material things....sounding more and more like me dear.
How much can you take? not sure but I do know God is with you..He is not harming you...Maytag, lawyers, etc may be but not Him. You know that! But that is why we are here...for you and all of us to vent our frustrations! You certainly have alot on your plate..I will say. GOD BLESS YOU!! ah, He already is..YOU KNOW THAT!! I don't need to tell you ;)

Off to bed...hope all my friends are OK!!!! You know who you are!!!!

Wednesday A.M.
 

Oh My Goodnight! I "thought" I bought enough flowers for the table rings but whoa is me...I may have to take 1/2 day vacation and get back to the store...buy some more and get busy. I only assembled 5 rings last night. :fr:

Ok, now that I got that off my mind...EZ...Whew!!! You said alot and with great wisdom. Boy oh boy, knowing the down times. Gary's business $$$ just went bankrupt...personal bankrupt...house??? Yeah...mortgaged not for what I thought I'd ever do. BUT...our sins caught up with us and now there is a price. We STILL have our Lord who will see us through our down times. I still have my job...Gary is reorganizing and renaming his business and prayfully, will do things different. We are much better together than we were 5 years ago. Whatever...I'm happy to be right where I am today...one foot in yesterday and one in tomorrow will crap all over today. AND...my dad used to say the same saying to us about the man who had no feet. I even did it in calligraphy and framed it.

Ok everyone...wake up...I going to go get a cup of java. :coffee:

Bye for now!

Mkay....thanks for caring & the kind words. You are a real asset to this thread....Always know the right things to say, & I feel that you care. Yes, I'm ok. I guess I need to wait until I'm not so frustrated to post. ;) Sounds like you've had some bad times, also. Remember, though, it's not ALWAYS because of our sins. The Bible tells us it's going to rain on the JUST & the UNJUST alike.
Well, it's a very rainy week. DH is loaded in work, so he can't do anything about the roof right now. He went without work for a couple of months. Since we live from pay check to pay check, he needs to stay on the job. I just keep mopping up (not suppose to be mopping! ouch!) Happy about the work, though. :) Anyway, the ceiling is ruined now in the bathroom & it's the only room in the house that only sustained smoke damage in the fire....we had just remodeled it. We'll just replace it when we replace the rest of the house.Oh well...when all the company leaves Friday....I'm just going to wade through the water when it rains...& go on. :lol: Wish you WERE here with me...not to help me clean....wouldn't do any good. :lol: But, we WOULD have fun!

Mitchypoo....thank you, also. You're so sweet. We had a nice dinner out for our anniversary. Managers at the TV station sent us out as a gift from them. :) DH gave me the ultimate compliment. Said if he had it to do over....HE WOULD...& with ME!
I hope things work out with John. I know it makes you want to be very cautious, after the other experiences. I'm not going to give advice, just say I'll pray for you. You've shown to have a very good head on your shoulders.

Gary...You're right...I'm blessed. All of my children & grands are healthy & that, alone is worth more than any house.
Sorry for the "pity party". We DO have a lot on our plate...more than I told all of you. I usually just post my frustrations in "notepad" & erase....as I'm praying. I'm the type to need to talk things out, when I'm troubled. I don't have anyone in my life to do that with. My closest friend is the station manager & she has helped me a lot. But, she's the type to turn the conversation into her problems. She loves to be miserable about something all of the time. I'm thinking one of the reasons the Lord has me at the station is to help her. He gives us BIG jobs, sometimes. :^: My personality is/or was, bubbly & up. Without anyone to talk to, I'm afraid I may be changing, & I don't want to do that. Just thought I'd vent a little to my friends, here. That's enough about "myself"....just pray for us....DH is also getting discouraged...& he never worries about ANYTHING.
Oh....the puppy is getting better!!! I didn't say he was OK, yet, remember. :lol: I enjoy your posts & pics of your pets & family adventures.

Do it for me....thank you for the encouraging words...& prayers. Yes, I wonder sometimes about the load. When I pray....I remind the Lord of His promise. :^: At least this all is happening after my last treatment had time to "kick in"...that's a great help!

Wilma...belated "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"! I hope it was a great one! :balloons: (my graphic site is down....sorry.)

Sami...thanks so much. :) I suppose I just needed a little lift. Know what? The sun just came out! It's beautiful! :sunny:

Sprout...you reminded me...this is a diet forum! :D I'm just trying to maintain now, after losing my weight last summer. (although I could stand to lose a little more.) So....I mostly read about the other things.
I realize that's selfish of me...although, most days my time is short. I want to congratulate EVERYONE for your tremendous EFFORT & SUCCESS!
You're devotions are so inspiring....thank you for making the efforts to bless our days!

Sherry...I'm REALLYmissing you! :wave:

SunnyD & everyone else....have a good day! :grouphug:

Dieters devotions for June 16, 2004
 

June 16


Hebrews 6:18-19
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.


When waters get choppy and the foul weather blows in, those who sail know enough to drop anchor so they won't be capsized or dashed onto the rocks. We can learn a lesson from that. As we fight to lose weight, we may find the weather a little foul and the waters a little choppy. Thank God that He is our anchor in all situations of stress and turmoil. If we remember to place our hopes in Him, He will protect us from the temptations and desires that threaten to sink our diets. Call upon the Lord, and He will answer you, and you will be saved.
Today's thought: God makes me immovable in my determination to lose weight!

*Wilma*
 

*angel*
 

Good Evening!
 

Another busy week! Between work and groceries, etc. I feel like I don't have alot of spare time.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It made my day!

I weighed in at Curves this a.m. and was down just about 1/2 a pound. I'm glad it's down and not up!! I'm retaining water for some reason so I'm hoping by next week I'll show a larger loss. I'll keep on doing what I have been and see what happens.

Sunny: Thanks for the card! It's beautiful! I wanted to let you know that I love Walk Away the Pounds. I don't do them much right now because the TV is near where my guys sleep and I want to exercise too early for them. I plan on getting a DVD player for the main floor and then they'll have to put up with my stomping instead of the music. I wonder what they would prefer. :lol:

Spout: I really appreciate the devotionals. Thanks so much!

Angel-lover: I'm so sorry that things are piling up on you so much. I will pray for you. Just remember that God doesn't give us more than HE thinks we can handle. We are here for you. Please vent whenever you want.

mkay: Have fun with the wedding decorations. I guess I have that to look forward to sometime in the future too.

GAry: How could I not forgive you with all that fanfare!! Thanks for the birthday greetings. You are the same age as my DH. He married a much younger woman!!

Well, I better get going here. Have a great evening!

Puppy Schooled....out!!!!!!!!!!!
 

HI GALS :wave:

Got home from puppy school a little while ago. Didn't go last week and wouldn't ya know it Reba "forgot" how to do basic things like sit, heal, down,etc. She was too busy wanting to check out all the other dogs around her...I was sooo embarresed :o Angie traded the good dog of the day Rylee with me about half way through...she had a little better success than I did but then she is a meanie :lol:

Son was called from the high school to teach algebra for summer school, pretty good considering he won't be taking the credential program until the fall and he is a history major. He was also asked at work this week to take on the assistant manager job at his sporting goods store, his assistant manager went to another store in the chain to be a manager...from $35,000 a year to MARILYN $60,000 overnight!! Great for the kid..he is 24 and a good friend of my son's. It is not the first time my son has been asked to manage, he just can't with school and coaching. I asked him "didn't you tell them you are still going to school?" he said they didn't care, did you tell them we are going on vacation for 2 weeks? they didn't care...problem solved if he teaches summer school.

Daughter has been around a bunch lately...boyfriend must be busy :lol: Actually I saw the bum...(ONLY KIDDING!!!) today, he took my nephew up to play tennis for several hours. She has been working on her Creative Memories scrapbook for her first 3 college years. She started her internship for school with the Navy..I mentioned it before that she was accepted (not in the Navy...but to work with them in research) for school credit, but then it was going to fit in her school schedule, they are working it out with her somehow for the summer.

Step-daughter been here more since Angie is home for the summer, but she is still gone with summer school and soccer practice. Ron has been a big help for his uncle Gary...I made him the official POOP CAPTAIN for RYLEE and REBA...and boy has he been busy :lol: I took him to work with me yesterday in the afternoon and he earned $20 stocking sheetrock with me...every Sunday I ask him where is his tithe and he hasn't had any money left...he was confirmed a few weeks back, got his envelopes for tithing...put in his 10% from all his confirmation and graduation gifts..BUT.. by the time Sunday came around he had emptied his envelopes :lol: on junk stuff!! Go figure...what other 13 year old would do that ;)

SAMI Sorry work AS USUAL has been hard on you...that is what you get for being so good at your job!!! Are the kids out for summer? Have you been hit with the rain? How was the INDY this year? We missed it with confirmation for Ron..I know it was short for the rain.

SUE Hey girl don't lighten your load cause I won't be there...use your female persuasion to get some good looking guy to carry your bags ;) And then you have ANOTHER vacation when you get back? No wonder you work 24-7!!

MARILYN How many miles??? That boy doing OK still? and your daughter still walking with you? Thanks for the devotions.

MARYK I always wanted another lab...black though...your Nikki must be way cool! Our Reba is 42 pounds and Rylee is 28..tiny compared to yours. How old is your daughter that is getting married? Sounds like you have had a "normal" life too :lol: Just like the rest of us. I do all the drywall at church that is needed..my trade..over 20 years at my congregation...many classrooms etc. We are actually building 2 more classrooms this summer. Part of our tithe...money, time and talents!

WILMA WHAT..NO COMPANY??? Kidding...surely you have some. Glad to see 00 on the gain for you...remember how much better you feel with Curves now!! It isn't all about weight loss!! Glad to see the 'ol man (my age!) springing for another year of fitness for you!! If i remember right he put up a little resistance before he bought you the gift last year...but with my memory I sure could be wrong!! How are those boys doing!!

MICHELE Who are you trying to kid Knucklehead? you sound just like me!! Of course you want it to be a date with John...you just don't want to admit it in case it doesn't work out!!! Experience speaking here...you just go for it girl..if it doesn't work out scratch him off the list and keep on looking dear!! Your knight in not so shining armor...but wonderful!!...willl come along soon!! Ink in the pool huh...here the kids have been putting soap in the pools and fountains...lots and lots of :bubbles: :bubbles: :bubbles:

SHERRY Hope all is well!! Prayers!!

CHARLOTTE I subscribe to Guideposts and Angels On Earth magazine..here is my MUCH BELATED Anniversary gift to you..www.angelsonearth.com, they will take your prayer requests...with them and us...OH YEA and GOD...well goood things will be coming your way!! I just know it!!! Prayers!

DONNA Yes we rocked and rolled around here yesterday afternoon with a 5.2..nothing major but it has been awhile since we have had a big one..one is predicted before September though..hope I am in Virginia by then. We are going July 3rd through July 17th and are staying in Spotsylvania for a week then Williamsburg for a week. Hopefully alot of Civil War and Colonial stufff.. have a reservation for a tavern for July 11...my daughter's 21st birthday...she doesn't drink but her step-mom, brother and I will have one for her to celebrate. If anyone knows the area feel free to share what we should or shouldn't see...have Busch Gardens passes already. My daughter is painting the fence...awful slow...she doesn't hurry (STEADY) at anything..for $$$$...with the Navy internship thing she wasn't able to apply for a summer job...so she is working for me in-between the internship. Hopw your beautiful plants don't get too rained out! Give Joe lots of lovin'!! for being such a sweet guy.

Later, In Christ-- Gary

Still Trying to Wake Up!
 

EZ
I remember puppy school with Nikki (by the way, we dropped out). She was the ONLY one that wanted to just play with all the other dogs. I would leave soooooo frustrated...but now? We get her to talk "in sentences." :lol:
Cool about your son and teaching.

Rachel is 21 and Matt is 20 and are about to be married this Saturday. :cry: :eek:

SUE
Where are you going on vacation?

SAMI
What store in IN? Too much work...must chill.

Marilyn
Devotions are lovely and I need them.

Wilma
Curves? I will be going back when we get back from Arkansas.

SunnyD
I have the Walking Away the Pounds; 2 & 3 mile versions. I really do like them after I dust them off. :o

Rachel's wedding is Saturday...I am still working on the table decorations. The time and cost involved is way more than I ever imagined. I'll get them done probably Friday sometime.


Angel-Lover
Still raining?

Michelle
John? Movie? Lunch?

Today is my last day at work until the 28th. :dancer: :cp: :cheer:

Tomorrow I will be at "my" church decorating (that is where the reception is being held). The wedding is at Rachel's church. The pastor there will be giving an alter call after the wedding. Cool. Maybe some silent prayers so the Holy Spirit pricks some hearts that day.

Well, must be getting to work...lots to do today before I can leave. I hope to get back to this thread soon. Down in AR, my SIL has a computer so I will try to play a little. Also, while I'm there, I'm going to regroup my thoughts, plan of action, etc. so that when I return, I can apply the life changes that I need to do.

Bless all of you! :grouphug:
MaryKay