May 17


Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.


Jerry was so confident. He knew he could lose weight if he would only knuckle down and try. But it seemed that no matter how determined he got, something came up to thwart him. Whenever friends tried to help him, he told them to leave him alone; he was going to make it on his own. How sad that some people try to do everything by themselves. It is good to believe in yourself, but not when that self-belief causes you to be less than you can be. Believe in God. Put your faith there. Whatever you find you cannot do, remember that God can do it.
Today's thought: Thank God for the gift of determination!

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.
Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987), The Philosophy of Andy Warhol

Hi! Just a quick post today. The snow is gone and DH came home safely. Now the grass is greener and it's gorgeous out. This week the plan is get out into the flower beds and get them ready for planting. Lots of bright yellow pansies and hot pink impatients plus the usual petunias for my pots. I also plant a little garden for fresh eating. Can hardly wait!!

Talk soon!

Good Morning CEers!!!!

I'm here sipping some hot coffee and waking up. Tried to sleep in but between the kids and the dog, I'm up. Well, I'm so tired this morning and feeling blah but have a very happy tune in my heart.

The Diamond Divas won last night 10-3!!!!

And we are now 2nd in our area play and will be going to the district play in July!!!!!

I am totally amazed!!! I knew we were doing well, but never thought we would ever go to the playoffs!!!

Today is lasix day for me, some rest, but have to get everything ready for the lake. Oldest DD will give the camper a good spring cleaning today since it gets dusty, etc in storage and I will get everything ready to load. We keep it packed during the summer months but unload it in the fall and clean it before storage. We like to keep it packed so if we spontaneously decide to go the lake, we can leave in about an hour. All we then have to pack are the personal everyday items, a few clothes and the refrigerated cold stuff. I'm excited to get to go!!!! I seem to get more rest at the lake than I ever could here at home. I think it's because I see all the things that need to be done here but also, being in God's world, with the peaceful lake, singing birds, little critters, etc... just speaks to me on a higher level. Ya know?

I am scheduled to go into the hospital next Monday night for my sleep study and then on Tuesday they will be doing other tests to try to determine about my oxygen levels, heart condition, etc.... Please say a little prayer for me. Thanks!

~Wilma~

So glad DH got home safely. I hope it will warm up for you and you can get out there in the flower bed.

~Sunny~

Wow, an arbor, that will be great!!! And your lavenders, pinks and yellows sound great!!! Isn't it fun to decorate our worlds with the beautiful flowers that God so graciously gave us? Wow, you are doing well with your walking!!!!

~Eisenj~

Wow, what a busy life you lead!!! So good to see you posting though!!!! Hope Matt's arm gets better real soon! And Laura's eye! Glad you had a good time out with DH and your friends! We have missed you. Post when you can!

~Gary~

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. The flu bug huh? Yuck! Hope this finds you feeling much better.
TWO puppies, huh? I bet you do have your hands full. Now the way you mentioned that the new puppy was sweet. . . not like Rylee . . . . sounds like Rylee isn't sweet and we all know she is.

~Charlotte~

AHHH!!! You are so sweet! That makes me feel good. Thanks so much! Definitely be careful of the puppy nibbling your feet with the RA!!! Sounds like your house is coming along well!! Keep us posted.

~Michele~

Sorry to hear you had a migaine but love your new attitude!! Glad you got to talk with John. Hope things go well for you! Hope you have fun on the trip to Des Moines this weekend!!

~MIA~ ~ Ceejay ~ Sami ~ DeenieM ~ Sue ~ Everyone else ~ Post when you can. Hugs and Prayers to you!!

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT TUESDAY!!!!!

HI GALS

Not much time here today..having a junior varsity softball team over for a team dinner..almost done with what I can do until Angie gets home from work to "BOSS" me around Hey--wait a gosh darn minute..I'm not gonna take it anymore...well...ahhh..YES I AM

DAUGHTER'S team did well today in Alabama, they won and advanced to the trird round..she didn't play BUT SHE WAS READY!! If you want to se a better picture of here (before they take it off) go to www.ptloma.edu then to Athletics then the headline womens tennis advance to third round--or something like that--if you go look she is the one in the front with the yellow hat...cute kid (braggin') looks like me NOPE!! like her mom!!

WELL I ALMOST FORGOT-- Angie left a message on my cell phone yesterday.." Hey, I am at school, telling everyone how sweet and what a good dog REBA is--I think you are right..we need to keep her." So gals-- I have 2 dogs now and boy do I have stories to share...later.

SHERRY- GREAT JOB for the DIVAS!!! of course it IS THE COACH!! Have fun at the lake-- good luck Monday.

WILMA- Take care of that DH!! and your ( FINALLY) garden.

SUNNY- Glad to see the progress dear!! You will be ready to do a marathon with Angie and I in no time!!

MICHELE-Have fun in Des Moines!! Great job with the new attitude! Proud of the progress!

JUDY- Super job for that boy!!

SPROUT- Girl- you just keep on keepin' on-AS USUAL!!

ANGEL-Teach those grandchildren well!! I know you already are!! The "PAST" stops with them--as with my nephew (if I have anything to say about it!)

SAMI--Hey girl where are you? Hope those health issues are OK!!

Well the is home with NEW ORDERS!!

Later-Gary

How's everyone doing? I'm still having my usual struggles with WOE but did NOT have birthday cake at work yesterday. I am more physically active now that the weather is great so maybe I'll start seeing results soon. I've been cleaning out my flower beds the past few evenings and will be ready to put in bedding plants soon.

It's a long weekend here in Canada this weekend and DH and I are painting our bedroom. I've chosen a sandy/taupe colour to go with my black and taupe bedding. I hope it turns out.

Michele: It sounds like you have a great weekend ahead of you. You deserve a nice break!!

Gary: How did your dinner go last night? Must have been a bit crazy but kids that age are a lot of fun to be around. 2 Dogs?? THis coming from someone who I remember saying NO DOG. We knew they's wind their way into your heart. Waiting to hear some great stories!!

Sherri: You must be an awesome coach!! Congratulations to you and your girls. Praying for you and the tests you have to take.

Sunny: You're doing awesome with your workouts. I'm still a faithful "CURVEer" I really like going and like seeing the results.

eisenj: Sounds like your life in nice and busy. I hope your son heals quickly. What a pain and at the end of the school year.

Sprout: I really appreciate your devotionals. Thanks for sharing them with us. Keep us posted on how you're doing too.

Hello to Angel lover and Sami. Post when you can!


Have a great day!

Most people rust out due to lack of challenge. Few people rust out due to overuse.
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Hello Everyone,
Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile. I have been super busy - gone every night and busy with the family and home and finishing home school during the day. I've been trying to read and catch up on everyone! Seems everyone is busy lately. Gary - would love to see pics of the new lady in your life - Sherri, congrats on the ball team - I admire you for coaching the team - Sunny - seems you may be a "big loser"-haha - and that's a great thing on this site - As for me, I am still trying to stay off the scales and on the treamill - I went 14.5 miles last week between my Walk Strong tape and the treamill and since it is TOM I have only exercised Monday and Today this week (sorry Gary, know you didn't want to know that) but sometimes I just feel to exhausted to move during this so I've only done 5 miles this week so far. I'm still shooting for the 199 goal by June 8th - but probably won't see it - that's ok - my real anniversary date is June 25th so maybe I'll hit it by then. If nothing else, I am 100 times more fit than I was in January of this year! I couldn't even do 1/2 mile without feeling like I was going to die when I first started and now I do 4 miles in about an hour. I am even up to running 3/4 of a mile without stopping - 1 mile is my next goal! Well, better go - got to get ready for church tonight! Talk to you all again real soon.
DeenieM

HI Gals-- Took RYLEE and REBA to the first day of doggy school (still have 1 more puppy school day) BOY what a chore that was-- a bunch of older dogs w/o any training-- made Rylee and Reba look like "ANGELS" lol. My nephew and I did it 'cause Angie had her BUNKO--
Well DD and her team lost today 5-0...shutout. She played and said she did VERY WELL! she was so proud of herself, her partner didn't have it today and told me so on the phone too..glad my kiddo held up her end. They lost today in the quarterfinals to the team they just beat in a close match to win Regionals-- I think the other team is better but we are close enough that the matches can always go either way.
Well gotta get some sleep-- later, Gary