2009 - This is What I Know.

It has been days since I wrote last and I've missed it and I haven't.  That is something I know.
I know without a doubt that I've gained weight since I left home and the scale.
I know that not writing has given me a freedom that I don't manage so well.
I know that I'll be sorry I ate all those goodies when I get home.
I know that I eat when I'm emotional, let me rephrase that, I overeat when I'm emotional.
I know that this season is both joyous and sad. 
I know that I always have more to be grateful for than I do to whine about so if sad is the worst
thing I feel at times...it's ok.

Todays Question:  "Does Christmas send your emotions through highs and lows at the speed of light?"

It does for me.  I miss my son the most at Christmas, it was Calvins favorite time of year.  I miss my babies most, they grew up.  I'm very glad they did and they are giving me grandchildren to love and love them I do.  However, Christmas reminds me of every other Christmas and my mothers heart does ache from time to time.  I'm so glad I'm such good friends with my kids, their spouses and I am head over in heels in love with my grandchildren.  I know that they are such a blessing.

I also know that a New Year brings new hope and a chance to do things better.  That of course depends on me making the most of the opportunities that come.  My husband likes to call problems opportunites and he is right, it's how we see what is before us that sets our course.  I know that I need to see with the eyes of faith and put aside my doubts and fears that I will somehow miss some very important aspect of my life.  I know that I need to trust God.  I know that He will not let me down. 

Why do I always seem to forget that He knows and I don't.  Lord help us all to see that you have gone ahead and you alone know what 2010 will bring.  I look to you for renewed vision and passion.  I look to you for guidance and direction.  I look to you for the revival of my spirit, soul, mind and body.  I feel dry Lord and I'm asking for your blessing on the year ahead.  I'm asking you to quench my thirst and water this spiritually barren land I dwell in.  I know you are faithful and I know your desire is to bless.

I love you and I know there is no other God besides you. 

Be blessed with a wonderful New Year, may 2010 truly be about the renewing of our minds.

There is a Pound of Christmas on My Scale

Okay maybe a pound and some but I only post full pounds...Praise the Lord.  I'm not even going to dare to complain because I dished up the plate(s) of Christmas goodies myself...so...you reap what you sow is the quote of the day.

Todays Question:  "Is it possible to be happy about a gain?"

Yep, sure is!  I should have been up more...not because I ate way too much but because I ate more than I needed too.  My husband is a really good cook and these big celebratory meals only happen a few times a year.  I'm not missing out on those.  Would be good to remember that I don't need quite as much of the other things before the meal.  You know, all those chocolates and baked goods.  Yummy!

Overall I had a very good couple of days, no gluttony here, only a mildly uncomfortable waist band, no bloating and no mass amount of any sweets.  It seems like another Christmas miracle to me but I know that it was just better choices.

I will be leaving in a day or so for the beautiful mountains God created for our enjoyment.  I'll need to keep focused and remind myself that if I can avoid over indulging I'll get that pound off and continue to make better choices.

I pray you felt the warmth of Gods love this Christmas and that the gift He gave us in Jesus would continue to spur you on in love, yes even love for yourself.  I have to love myself enough to take care of this body, it is a gift and more isn't always better.

Be blessed with a wonderful day. 

I love Jesus.

My heart is full and so is my tummy.  Tessa woke us up at 5am, poor little Zayin was sound asleep but Grandma didn't mind picking him up.  He needs to learn that this family is Christmas morning crazy, no point putting that off.  He may not understand it now...but he will.  I usually get up and wake up my kids, been doing that for years, this year my daughter took the mantle from me and I'm so proud of her.  Why sleep on Christmas morning when you can nap later. 

Todays Question:  "Do you know how amazing it is that God came in human form to save people like us?"

I sure do.  I know who I am and what a pooh pooh head I can be.  I'm so baffled that God would come for me and then die for me so I could come to Him.  Amazing.  Christmas is my favorite time of the year and the giving blesses me beyond measure.  Don't think I don't love the gifts I get because they are always very nice and appreciated, but I tell you giving to the people I love, and even to those I don't know, is just the best thing.  Not just at Christmas but all year long, Gods gift to me compels me to give and I can sure understand why He gives...love pure and simple.

I pray you all have a wonderful day with your families and the people you love the most.  If you can't be with the ones you love know that the one who loves you the most is always with you.  

I'm not weighing this morning because Tessa got us up at 5am as mentioned, we all woke to the sound of our stereo blasting Christmas music.  Why did I buy such good speakers?  Oh sidetracked again sorry, I didn't weigh because I forgot, it was too early to think, then after we opened presents I cooked the big breakfast we always have and then I sat down after I ate and cleaned up the big mess and went to blog, no way I'm weighing after eating bacon, eggs and toast for breakfast.  Yikes!

We are going away for a few days and I'll have no scale, so I will face the scale just before the New Year.  I will write if I can.  :)

Have a wonderful holiday....God is so good and His Son gave me the best gift I will ever receive.

Thank you Jesus for dying for me...thank you Father for the gift of your Son, and thank you Holy Spirit for your faithfulness to lead me and others to our Christ and Saviour.  He's amazing!

  

So Excited!

Only one more sleep and we will be up early and celebrating the birth of Jesus.  I love Christmas, I love my family, my friends and life in general, in spite of it's ups and downs...and no ups this morning and no downs...I weigh the same...13 pounds lighter.  Praise the Lord...for so many things.  :)

We have a white Christmas in Alberta, not surprising, but we have had brown ones and this true Albertan does not enjoy those.  White is the perfect color for Christmas, my apoligies to my fair weather friends.  I am so excited for the candle light service tonight and for the large gathering for Christmas dinner tommorow, and for the opening of presents.  I have to tell you I like presents but my favorite thing to do is to watch my children and grandchildren open theirs.  I get more excited for them than I do for myself.  It is truly better to give than to receive. 

I'm going to be short today because we are all busy with the preparations.  I just wanted you all to know that I'm so blessed to have you in my life.  I love the support I get from sharing my jourey with you and I truly feel like this New Year will be filled with renewal and new hope.  God is faithful, loves us without condition and will move...He always does...He remains the same and I'm sure that like me, you all need Him to move in your life as well.

Be blessed with a very Merry Christmas surrounded by the people you love the most.

And thank you to all those who can't be with their families because they are protecting ours.