I know, " where have I been"?
Right here, on the farm everyone.
The baby goats ( Will & Grace) should be weened but they aren't. You talk about little human's getting hooked on the bottle, these babies are a challenge. The mom (Spunky) equally as stubborn trying to get her dried up. Our Lord's intention was for this to be easy, its not with this first parenting attempt. This pet family of mine has kept me busy. ( These goats all think they are my children).

We're enjoying our new Church. The congregation is friendly, and they are active. We're not used to pot lucks at the building, coffee and chats, all new to us. We feel welcome but it is different.

I'm getting caught up on all "your" busy lives. Hugs to you all.
My weight loss, isn't but I've started walking a mile a day or further at least 3-5 days a week. Exercise isn't easy for me, not something I enjoy. I've decided it is my time to talk with "God", so I depart complete with arm weights, new walking shoes, and Prayers with our Saviour being recited. Before I know it, the walk is complete and I'm back in our laneway. I'll never love exercise but this is a nice quiet time with God.

The school year is nearly over here in Ontario Canada, my DS is so ancious for beach time at our Lake Erie cottage. We're getting way too much rain right now, the temperature staying too low, but visions of summer are dancing in our heads

God Bless each of you, keep on posting, I enjoy reading of your lives.

Sister Joanne

Gutchie: It is so good to hear from you and to hear that you're doing well. Walking a mile a day is good. I've been struggling to do even that!! Last night I walked around our new neighbourhood and really enjoyed it. I do need to map out a route that I know how far I'm walking. Keep in touch with us!

Gary: Dinner last night at your place sounded yummy. I came home and had a couple of hot dogs. I know I need to be more prepared. Tonight it'll be lasagna that you just heat up. Not knowing who's going to be home for dinner makes it hard to be ready too. I know that preparation is the key.

My first day at the new position at work was really hectic. I think I'll like it though. I do have to work more with a person who is challenging to work with and I know I'll have to bite my tongue more than once. I think God puts these people in our lives to make us more tolerant and to teach (especially me) more patience.

Have a wonderful day!

Yeah I am back on! I changed my Email and then I updated my Info and it would't let me post! Gutchie I am glad you came back We were worried about you. How is the swelling doing?
EZ-I finally feel I am on track!!! I am starting to see little changes so I can't wait until sunday to see how much I have lost. My kids say the same thing about me. If they do anything wrong they know I punish them!
Wilma-I am glad you like your new job. I know what you mean about biting your tongue. I have worked with many people like that and I am still with the Company and they are not!
Mitchypoo-Will pray that your Friday guy is feeling better. I think low blood sugars are worse than high because you feel like your on a rollercoaster ok one min and the next all shakey.

Prayers to all,
sami

HI LOOOOOSERS

Just finished working in my room-- got it all taped and coated so it is ready to texture when it dries. It is a 17 by 10 room that goes from 4 ft. high to 11.5 ft. high-- plus I put in alot of shelves and soffits to cover duct work.

Going to my last Board of Christian Life meeting tonight for this 2 year term-- I have been on for 2 years 5 times I think. I am taking a year off of boards and going to try and come up with some new ideas to "INVITE" people to church in a comfortable way. The ticket is just to be loving and yourself-- that is the best way to share the Gospel-- what I am looking for is a way to make the visitors feel welcome right off the bat-- and that we know they are visiting-- they don't always sign the guest book.

SAMI WOW!! 2 posts this week I am so glad to hear of progress from you again-- take it through the summer with Wilma and I okie-dokie?! Try to exercise everyday-- and do what you can physically no matter how little. You must be a mean mom I tell my kids I got an A+ in mean dad school To be honest I have had very little trouble with my kids over the years-- quite a statement for them!!

WILMA- I am happy to hear the new position went well for the first day And that you are learning the neighborhood. I got my wife a new pedometer for Mother's Day-- she had one but this one plays a tune and it tells you how far you have gone by voice-- and play little music jingles- not like a radio but something to take your mind off the silence-- if you don't want to hear? silence.
Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MICHELE Sorry to hear of your guy Friday's troubles-- he will be in my prayers. What do you mean you would rather work in an insurance place than a gym I hope you find the right job for you.

Welcome back Joanne- glad to hear all is well.

Well going to my meeting- IN HIS PEACE, Gary

Good Morning my fellow CE-er's ~

Just a quick note.....I know I've been MIA but we closed on the house yesterday so we took the whole day off. A million and one things to be done plus some shopping. I was BEAT by the end of the day. We left the house at 8am and didn't get back again until about 8pm. Whew! But it's all over except for the moving. I suppose that will keep me busier than these previous weeks.....but I will keep checking in and as soon as we're moved (should be Father's Day weekend, that Friday and Saturday), I'll be back to normal.

I'm attaching a photo of the finished product. Have a blessed rest of your week.

In Christ,
Me <><

I had a terrible WOE yesterday. There was junk food everywhere and I had to have some. On a positive note I am still doing the exercises so I hope that counteracted some of the damage. When I go shopping this week I'm going to spend more time in the produce section and try some new things.

Youngest DS finally got his job offer. He's going to be working at a golf course. He's really excited about it. The pro there told him that his attitude was great and they wanted someone like him to work for them. Am I proud of him or what!!! He'll be working the driving range and then later on he'll be helping the pros with teaching golf lessons to kids.

Zoe: your house is incredible. I hope the move is going smoothly for you. Enjoy it!!

Michele: Let's make sure we both get those walks in. This is where I'm struggling too. If I walk in the evening I don't eat.

Have a great day!

I got all caught up again, time just seems to fly by. I worked the weekend, and I was busy went to nieces play ect. Then, all of a sudden a week has gone by... Glad to here from you gutchie, keep in touch and let us know how those babies are doing. We have had tons of rain, but is suppose to be a beautiful weekend, so you know where I'll be. Sami- sorryt o here about the girl, will keep her in my prayers, you sounded much more up beat in your last post,pray all is well with you. Gary- busy busy busywill pray your friend makes it to church with you this weekend, it is so easy coming up with excuses. wilma keep up the good work, you go girl. Zoe- beautiful house, have fun decorating! Mitchy- pray all is well with mr friday, and you get the job that best suits you. Mrs Hummer where are you, and all the others, come back and let us know how your doing. Well gotta run, talk soon. Sue

Goodmorning! I am up bright and early and I have even worked out already!!!! This is two days in a row!!!! I have started with some easy stretching and I am going to work my way up. I wanted to walk but until I loosen up the muscles along my lower spine It is hard. I had my frist coment made yesterday some girl ask me if I had met a new man and if that was why I was looking so good!!!!! (she didn't know I was married) I have done wonderful with my eating and I know that is why I am feeling so much better. And we have been so blessed here this week my DD got the job she really wanted and my DS got on at FED EX. And we just found out with this new tax law we will get just enough money back to pay off one of our bills!!!! I have been doing a lot of THANK YOU LORD!
Sue-We have missed you! Here in Indy we had to turn our heat back on because of the chill! Post when you can.
EZ-Thank you for all your encouragement over the last few months I know that I am going to look good for that wedding!!!
Wilma-How is your walking going? I am so happy for your DS this has been a good week for both of our children!
Zoe-Your new house is beautiful! The new few week will give you a real work out moving all that stuff! Post when you can.
Mitchypoo-How is friday guy doing? And how is the job hunting going?

It's a rainy day here in Winnipeg. At least it'll help my garden grow. My lettuce and spinach are poking through the soil so it won't be long. I'm looking forward to it.

I didn't get a walk in last night. Dh and I went grocery shopping instead and then went for a drive. I have been doing my weight exercises faithfully every morning and although it'll be a while before I feel the physical results I already feel the phsycological ones. Now I just need to get my 1 mile in every day and get my dinner menus in check.

Sami: It's so great to hear from you and that things have been going great. Isn't it a relief that the kids have jobs? Mine is really pumped about getting to work and at a job he loves. God does care about us but does things in HIS timing not ours.

Sue: Good to hear from you. Keep in touch when you can!!

Michele: DId you walk last night? I plan to do 1 mile tonight after Amazing Race!!

Have a great day!!!

Things are happening quickly but I'm leaving in a few minutes to meet with the representative and hopefully take the profile test and we'll see what happens from there! It's exciting to think of having a whole new career and this could be just what i've been looking for. I truly feel myself being led to do this. To pursue it and it's working out well. I'm in my interview suit and I'm almos ready to go. It's rainy here today but that's OK.

Where are all of you? Have a great day!

Way to go Michele! I'll be praying for you. Yes, I think house work counts as exercise. I didn't walk much yesterday. It was my long day at work. I did my exercises this morning though and find I have more energy for the day when I do them. Let's try to get that walk in tonight, okay??

I guess everyone else is out there walking. Have a great day!!

Just checking in before I head camping- off the weekend, My niece's formal dinner is tonight she is so excited. She goes to a Christian School and instead of a prom they go to a formal dinner as a class each year through high school. sami glad to here things worked out with the jobs way to go on eating and exercising. you even sound like you feel better. Mitchy- pray all went well with the test, and you land the new job. wilma- congrats to you also with all the exercising, I will check back next week, every one have a great weekend, hi to all mia's as well. see ya!