Didn't want you to miss her post from this morning...

Sue Posted:

Hello I am the long lost CE! LOL I have been so busy my Jessi was a grad from 8th grade. this is a big deal because she has been in this christian school and now will go to public. She also was comfirmed! So we have been busy busy. I also went to the Dr. because my foot was bothering me. I had to see another Dr. and it always happens I end up on a big work up! She was upset because she noticed a heart murmur and the Dr didn't have it on his chart. And I told her about my Dad dying at 47. So I ended up with a lot of bloodwork and a heart thing hooked up to me for 24 hrs.(it was suppose to be for 30 days but she wrote the order wrong) everyone at work would say what is wrong? (because you could see the wires and box through my shirt) and I would say my foot hurts! Then sunday when I went to church one of the members who makes products for the foot drs saw me limping and looked at my foot and said it was sweat glands cloged up and I just needed to soak them and wear white cotton socks. (the dr I saw didn't know what it was and was sending to a speicalist) We enough about me. I will catch up and post more friday. (My DD got a new game and I have to fight for the computer!)

Miss you all,
Sami

June 10


1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.


When it's all over, we can hardly belive we struggled so much. The reward of losing weight is so great that it wipes out all the bad memories along the way. We experience such a sense of triumph and joy, accomplishment and goodwill. We feel a power from within that helps us believe that anything is possible to us, if we will only have patience, courage, and commitment. God has made us conquerors, and He empowers us to do those things which we set our minds and hearts too. When we live life in hope of glories to come and pursue those glories with everything we have, the Lord will reward us and bless us richly.
Today's thought: I may not see it yet, but a new me is right around the corner!

Hi guys, have to be quick, only me and the boss in today. Wanted to just say hi and let you know i'm praying for you all!

Went to chiro this a.m. and he is really wonderful! I like him so much. I'm still waking up during the night in pain, but i'm confident that i'll be slowly getting better. Starting to take a fish oil now and he gave me the ok to start at a gym. I found a hotel nearby that offers their gym services for a year at $75, including the pool. It's not very busy, so i think it's a good fit for me. I especially want to swim and i really don't like the idea of a big gym with all those people. I have to wait awhile to get on the treadmill.

Really rainy here today but that's ok. It's nice weather, everything is green and just think how much all the new plantings are loving this!

I’m just sitting here at work waiting for my copies to get done, so I have a few minutes to post.

SunnyD
Glad to hear you are walking again. It would be great if I’d just begin.

Mitchy-
What a great deal at a hotel. What hotel? Does this allow you to use their equipment as well as the pool?

I “could” have used another day at home this week but I felt good enough to get in and get a mailing out that is a must for today. I do feel tired. But…it is the weekend!!!

Tonight, Gary is going to work on someone’s brakes (lady from church) and I will have her join me at Fruitbasket to buy flowers for table centerpieces for next week.

Tomorrow, I will go to my mom’s trailer park where they are having garage sales. Looking for that old jewelry to buy and tear apart and remake. THEN…shopping for that dress I need…soon. Our life team from church meets that night…potluck then bible study then prayer time.

Sunday, church as usual then R&R for awhile then off to a membership class for our church. YEA!!! Then…another week of work…then my VACATION!!!!

Ok…whine time…I’m still stuck at a 15lb loss. It’s been over a week and zippo, nada, nothing, zero lbs lost AND someone at work made macaroons and a cake and it sits 4ft away from me. I WILL RESIST! I have not had sweets (refined sugar) in 3 weeks. I think it did good for that pms stuff. Well…gotta go, I hear the copy machine stopped and that means press on! Bless all of you…you are all soooooo great!

Mary

June 11


Psalm 33:18-19
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.


Hunger can be a terrible, terrible feeling. It is unbelievable that just being hungry can make us feel so sick and weak, but it does. We need to find ways to train our minds to ignore the pleadings of the stomach. We need to engage in activities that will occupy our minds and absorb us, so we won't think of the food we should not have. In days gone by, people used to carry a copy of the Gospels with them, and whenever they felt tempted to do what they knew they should not do, they pulled out the Bible and read Scriptures until the desire passed. God is a wonderful diversion to occupy ourselves with when temptations arise.
Today's thought: I'm not dying of hunger; it just feels that way!

Hi Mary,
It's our local Best Western in town and i haven't been there yet, but my boss told me about it and she goes there. They let you use their gym including a stairstepper (i think) treadmill, free weights, exercise ball and the pool. I'm going tonight, i'll let you know all the details later. I'm wondering if other hotels offer this, it's a great idea i think.

Mary, what do you do with the jewelry? Sounds interesting.

And Sunny! glad you are better too and again on the treadmill and you are so humble, but I did notice your weightloss on your signature! Woohoo! I'm not sure how you did the hearts in our title of the thread, but you are so talented, it's so cool to see that on my email list too. I really appreciate your efforts SunnyD/Donna!

Think i'm going to only take a half hour lunch today......really busy with just us 2 here.

Work tomorrow and then I have a meeting with the Alpha people to discuss next fall's session. Pray for us to be open minded and to hear everyone's ideas.

Mitchypoo-
I make bracelets and necklaces, earrings, bookmarks (the one's for Bibles are nice). I'm not sure if I can post a pic, but I will try. I do sell the swarovski crystal mother bracelets quite a bit. I made a custom necklace for a lady this past week and I also sell to a place in Florida (Jensen Beach). The Nautical But Nice gift store. Everything I make for them MUST have a nautical something or other.

For your Alpha, do you serve a dinner before? We will serve a hot meal ($4) and then the video and discussion is small groups. Those who no longer want to do Alpha, can go to the next level (which I forgot the name) and we just got done with a Marriage series with Kevin Lehman (very good).

SunnyD
I'm proud of you getting right back into the swing of things with walking...I know I need to do this if I want to lose more and more quickly.

Gary just called me (DH) and I'm so proud of him. The church has him very involved with repairs, set building, a/c, tree removal, etc. He loves it...could be his ministry. He's the type that needs to be needed and the interaction with being around Godly people and the church itself has changed him. Praise God!

Well, on that note...I'm going to wind down here at work, clean up my desk and when I get home, I will be fixing Chicken Capri (SBD cookbook) with sweet taters and broccoli with a sf fudgsicle for desert. Bye Ya'll

Hi Gals--

Just checking in before the Reba show comes on...a repeat I have seen, but hey it's Friday night date night for angie and I...already went out to dinner..well, sorta...went to Carl's Juniors. We have been out all week..Mexican for my sister's going away, pizza party for b-day for neice and then last night more mexican for Angie's last day of school party for teachers and spouses...a good week for me. She was going to make her frittata (which the entire family loves, except her daughter) but it was only going to be the 2 of us for dinner so tomorrow..It's ON!! I remember the first time she made it I was all frowning face but told her I would try to get it down..WOW! they are so good...and really not much to them.

Just got in from taking Reba and Rylee for a good walk..Angie in with them now working on our puppy school homework. we didn't go this week with all that was going on.

Well gotta go help with the puppies before I get detention..am reading all your posts and will catch up with all of you this week-end...it bites being a slow hunt and pecker!!

IN CHRIST--Gary

GOOD MORNING

Will try to catch up a little before I head off to Home Depot to get "stuff" for my chores today--have to shore up the patio, add some mesh to the bottom of the fence in spots (THANKS TO DIGGER DOGS REBA AND RYLEE!!) and finish the gym. We got the gym pretty well finished this week, all painted and shelves back but we are installing a new light fixture--have to wait for Angie's help, she is the house electrician.

Angie out walking Reba now, she went on a 2 mile run by herself, came home and took Rylee on a 1.5 mile walk and now Reba for another 1.5---me...well I READ 3 sports pages!!

CHARLOTTE Sorry to hear of problems with the DS and EX.-- just hold your ground and do the right thing...as you always do...the ex will cut her own throat..the kids will figure it out. Try adding more vinegar or go to the original Listerene if the bottle isn't working...the ticket is to just keep doing it...I totally understand, all of a sudden Reba decided she doesn't want to "sit" on command! aahhhh....House seems to be shaping up..congratulations!

SHERRY How are you doing dear? getting worried about you! Angie just bought some Advantage for the dogs on E-Bay last night...waiting for your hangings and songs!!

DONNA STORMY weather huh...bummer for the trees! I don't know how you folks live in those places..a little earthquake now and then is all we get here. Hot and humid weather awaits us in a few weeks when we go to Virginia...can't wait Glad to see you are doing better, walking with your friend should help get you "TOTALLY" motivated again.

SAMI Sorry about your foot..hope it is much better now! Congrats to Jessi for her acomplishments..you PROUD mom!! Take care of that BIG heart!!

MICHELE Can't beat that price on the gym! Take advantage of it!! How did the Alpha meeting go? John...?

SUE WO-WO-WO-WO..What do you mean the 24th to the 17th? We can't go then cause I have to leave for Virginia on the 3rd. Guess you will have to go without me..unless....Still hoot and humid I see from watching the news on Reagan. Enjoy your trip dear!! How are those youth gonna make it without you?

WILMA What do you mean you don't do anything dear? Going to Costco for us is a MAJOR event!! Not too many years ago Angie and I would spend Sunday's after church going to the grocery store and fruit and veggie store..it was our way to get away from the kids and be alone for a few hours...now the kids just come and go but are rarely here at the same time, even though we added my nephew to the mix.

SPROUT, JUDY (where are you?), MCKENNA and BETH...come visit.

Well gotta get going...daughter coming soon to paint the fence...the back fence we had put in a few weeks ago, and a couple of the new gates..need to get back from Home Depot fast...like that ever happens.

ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES!! Gary