Friday, July 30, 2010
Here we go again....
I am planning on restrting the diet today. I didn't sleep well and feel nervous insidel Took my blood sugar and it was a little high so that 's not it.Guess I am just nervous about restarting. Not sre why. I know it will work. It did last time. Mayb it's becauseI know how much work this is going to be??? I have prayed alreadytwice today and will say mor prayrs at the track. I can do this! By the way, I practiced saying 'I am full' and 'no thank you' all day yesterday!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Things I have heard on this trip.. and some blessings
I know we have the garmin but we still need a map! Really, like her sweet voice can't find our way there????
I am never, ever living in Kansas...or Nebraska! I can understand this one.
Only 329 miles til our next turn!!!!!
Steak again???? I think they are secretly missing my cooking on this one!
JoGail, Be Quiet! Understandable !
I can't use my itouch. There's no wifi out here in the middle of nowhere. There's not even any houses!
Corn. More corn. and more corn. Saw it in 4 states!
Can we go back to the Battle of Little Big Horn this morning? This was not said by a female person in the family, by the way!
What do people do out here? I have no idea because there's not much out here that I can see. Lots of grassy plains and some rivers....
JoGail can you please play the quiet game?
I spy with my little eye......cornfields!!!!
Look there's another car on interstate with us! In Montana and Wyoming
We drove halfway through Oklahoma and just now saw another car with an Oklahoma license plate on it! Uhhh this was pretty much true!
Now to the blessings
The wewather has been wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
Coy has driven and not gotten sleepy even though we haven't had alot of things to look at.
The girls has gotten along realy so far. JoGail has entertained herself and played her games. She has gotten mad when Grace won't play the magnetic tic tac toe game Missy made for her.
JoGail has made friend in every hotel pool she has swam in.
We have seen lots of corn. Which means farmers are having good crops.
We have been able to eat good food. We have not eaten at McDonald's yet!
The girls have tried new foods.
I have had my Bible study in the car every day. Been nice. No excuse not to have it.
I have seen Grace reading her Bible in the back seat. She is learning and trying.
I have apparently caught up on some much needed sleep!
The girls have been to a real, 1960's style motel. Complete with a flyswatter hanging in the closet. They loved it!
We have seen beautiful countryside and desolate highways!
We saw the biggest dandelions we have ever seen at Battle of the Little Big Horn!
Purple mountain flowers are beautiful!
I am never, ever living in Kansas...or Nebraska! I can understand this one.
Only 329 miles til our next turn!!!!!
Steak again???? I think they are secretly missing my cooking on this one!
JoGail, Be Quiet! Understandable !
I can't use my itouch. There's no wifi out here in the middle of nowhere. There's not even any houses!
Corn. More corn. and more corn. Saw it in 4 states!
Can we go back to the Battle of Little Big Horn this morning? This was not said by a female person in the family, by the way!
What do people do out here? I have no idea because there's not much out here that I can see. Lots of grassy plains and some rivers....
JoGail can you please play the quiet game?
I spy with my little eye......cornfields!!!!
Look there's another car on interstate with us! In Montana and Wyoming
We drove halfway through Oklahoma and just now saw another car with an Oklahoma license plate on it! Uhhh this was pretty much true!
Now to the blessings
The wewather has been wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
Coy has driven and not gotten sleepy even though we haven't had alot of things to look at.
The girls has gotten along realy so far. JoGail has entertained herself and played her games. She has gotten mad when Grace won't play the magnetic tic tac toe game Missy made for her.
JoGail has made friend in every hotel pool she has swam in.
We have seen lots of corn. Which means farmers are having good crops.
We have been able to eat good food. We have not eaten at McDonald's yet!
The girls have tried new foods.
I have had my Bible study in the car every day. Been nice. No excuse not to have it.
I have seen Grace reading her Bible in the back seat. She is learning and trying.
I have apparently caught up on some much needed sleep!
The girls have been to a real, 1960's style motel. Complete with a flyswatter hanging in the closet. They loved it!
We have seen beautiful countryside and desolate highways!
We saw the biggest dandelions we have ever seen at Battle of the Little Big Horn!
Purple mountain flowers are beautiful!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
No diet this week!
No diet this week...we are on vacation! And having a blast! Yesterday we made it to the Underground Salt Mine in Kansas. Wow it was awesome! We went 650 underground in less than a minute, partially in compete, I mean complete darkness! We learned how they mine the salt. It's really pretty interesting. It was a cool 68 degrees underground as well! Very interesting!
Then this morning we go tup early and hit the trail to Mt. Rushmore. Totally worth the drive! My walking paid off as I was able to walk the trails with the family. Lots of steps. and what goes down must come up! THen we hit the trail to the Battle of the Little Big Horn Monument. SO interesting! Of course we got the Coy Holcombe crash course on teh way there, so we kind of knew what happended. What was interesting to me was there were little kids everywhere at Rushmore and hardly any here. Mostly older men. I'm guessing vets. Grace really seemed to enjoy this. JoGail wa smore interested in the free range horses Coy's done great driving. I can't say that I have stayed awake very well, though. I must have been really tired! I've slept in teh car most mornings til about 9 then I kind of start waking up. Speaking of which, I need to go to bed so I can stay awake tomorrow!
Then this morning we go tup early and hit the trail to Mt. Rushmore. Totally worth the drive! My walking paid off as I was able to walk the trails with the family. Lots of steps. and what goes down must come up! THen we hit the trail to the Battle of the Little Big Horn Monument. SO interesting! Of course we got the Coy Holcombe crash course on teh way there, so we kind of knew what happended. What was interesting to me was there were little kids everywhere at Rushmore and hardly any here. Mostly older men. I'm guessing vets. Grace really seemed to enjoy this. JoGail wa smore interested in the free range horses Coy's done great driving. I can't say that I have stayed awake very well, though. I must have been really tired! I've slept in teh car most mornings til about 9 then I kind of start waking up. Speaking of which, I need to go to bed so I can stay awake tomorrow!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Just for you!!!!
Heard this song the other day and thought it was appropriate and oh so true......just knowing people ar epraying fo rme boosts my confidence. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
More than You'll Ever Know.....
Something brought you to my mind today
I thought about the funny ways you make me laugh
And yet I feel like it's okay to cry with you
Something about just being with you
When I leave I feel like I've been near God
And that's the way it ought to be...
CHORUS:
'Cause you've been more than a friend to me
You fight off my enemies
'Cause you've spoken the Truth over my life
And you'll never know what it means to me
Just to know you've been on your knees for me
Oh, you have blessed my life
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
You had faith, when I had none
You prayed God would bring me a brand new song
When I didn't think I could find the strength to sing
And all the while I'm hoping that I'll
Do the kind of praying for you that you've done for me
And that's the way it ought to be...
You have carried me
You have taken upon a bruden that wasn't your own
And may the blessing return to you
A hundredfold, oh yeah...
More than You'll Ever Know.....
Something brought you to my mind today
I thought about the funny ways you make me laugh
And yet I feel like it's okay to cry with you
Something about just being with you
When I leave I feel like I've been near God
And that's the way it ought to be...
CHORUS:
'Cause you've been more than a friend to me
You fight off my enemies
'Cause you've spoken the Truth over my life
And you'll never know what it means to me
Just to know you've been on your knees for me
Oh, you have blessed my life
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
You had faith, when I had none
You prayed God would bring me a brand new song
When I didn't think I could find the strength to sing
And all the while I'm hoping that I'll
Do the kind of praying for you that you've done for me
And that's the way it ought to be...
You have carried me
You have taken upon a bruden that wasn't your own
And may the blessing return to you
A hundredfold, oh yeah...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Scriptures and chasing rabbits
OK. so I have been scripture hunting today. Trying to find the verse that the MOST meaningful to me on my journey. It's kind of like taking a multiple choice test....you know you narrow it down to the last two answers then have to pick the BEST answer.....I have more than two choices...5 to be exact. And I have to think some more about which one is the BEST one for me to choose as my verse.
Here they are in no particuliar order....
Jeremiah 32:27
I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "This cannot be done by man. But with God all things are possible."
Psalm 34:17
Those who are right with the Lord cry out. And He hears them. And He takes them from their troubles.
I Peter 5:6-7
So put away all pride. You are standing under the powerful hand of God. At the right time He will lift you up.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ have power over your heart. You were chosen to be a part of His body. Always be thankful.
Chasing a rabbit here.....
Now you have to understand my Bible is a simple to read translation. It's the New Life translation. It was a translation that was done specifically for the Eskimos in Alaska. I have two complaints about it. 1. They are hard to find. 2. It's a paperback Bible. I love that Bible. It is so easy to read and it helps me apply it to my life. I just love that translation.
And another wild rabbit.....
JoGai land I made Baked pineapple for the dessert for the meal at church tonight. I am going to miss doing that with her once school starts! Part of our fun is reading recipes and deciding which one to make. She has such a gift for tasting things and baking things.
So I am going to focus on these verses while I am on vacation. So tha tI will be ready when I get back to restart my journey....providing I get the go ahead from my sinus doctor tomorrow. It's hard for me to tell how my sinuses are doing. I know that I am desensitized to them when they swell and hurt. It has to get really really bad before I even notice it.
Another rabbit......
Did anyone else see Oprah on Monday? I normally don't watch her but was resting on the couch when it came on and was too lazy to chagne the channel. She had Dr. oz on there and he was talking about the silent killer...diabetes. It was interesting the way he explained it. Did you know exercising lowers your chance of getting diabetes by 60% -and that's only esercising 30 mins 4 times a week. Pretty shocking. Something I need to file away for motivation! he talked about how sugar in my blood stream is like pieces of glass. It's keeps poking my blood cells. And you can reverse diabets but you can't reverse the side effects. Of course he also tlaked about how rampant diabetes is becoming since we eat more processed foods and do less physical labor. I think he said the average American consumes 50 pounds of white sugar a year! That double the amount from a generation ago. The best preventative advice he gave was to avoid white flour, sugar, and white rice and, of course, exercise....things that are all part of my diet!
We have a busy busy day planned for tomorrow. Lots of errands and chores to get done. Lots of thinking for me to do, too.....I need to claim my verse the day we get back. I have recleaned out the pantry, fridge and freezer, so temptation should be gone. No more Blue Bell, no more cheese on everything, no more salsa, no more BBQ sauce. I am planning on doing the 3 day start up next Friday, Sat and Sun. That should ge tme kick started again and wipe most of the carbs out of my system again. Yes, I am dreading it but I know it must be done. Then it's back to the book and writing everything down again!!! Yay....NOT!
Here they are in no particuliar order....
Jeremiah 32:27
I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "This cannot be done by man. But with God all things are possible."
Psalm 34:17
Those who are right with the Lord cry out. And He hears them. And He takes them from their troubles.
I Peter 5:6-7
So put away all pride. You are standing under the powerful hand of God. At the right time He will lift you up.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ have power over your heart. You were chosen to be a part of His body. Always be thankful.
Chasing a rabbit here.....
Now you have to understand my Bible is a simple to read translation. It's the New Life translation. It was a translation that was done specifically for the Eskimos in Alaska. I have two complaints about it. 1. They are hard to find. 2. It's a paperback Bible. I love that Bible. It is so easy to read and it helps me apply it to my life. I just love that translation.
And another wild rabbit.....
JoGai land I made Baked pineapple for the dessert for the meal at church tonight. I am going to miss doing that with her once school starts! Part of our fun is reading recipes and deciding which one to make. She has such a gift for tasting things and baking things.
So I am going to focus on these verses while I am on vacation. So tha tI will be ready when I get back to restart my journey....providing I get the go ahead from my sinus doctor tomorrow. It's hard for me to tell how my sinuses are doing. I know that I am desensitized to them when they swell and hurt. It has to get really really bad before I even notice it.
Another rabbit......
Did anyone else see Oprah on Monday? I normally don't watch her but was resting on the couch when it came on and was too lazy to chagne the channel. She had Dr. oz on there and he was talking about the silent killer...diabetes. It was interesting the way he explained it. Did you know exercising lowers your chance of getting diabetes by 60% -and that's only esercising 30 mins 4 times a week. Pretty shocking. Something I need to file away for motivation! he talked about how sugar in my blood stream is like pieces of glass. It's keeps poking my blood cells. And you can reverse diabets but you can't reverse the side effects. Of course he also tlaked about how rampant diabetes is becoming since we eat more processed foods and do less physical labor. I think he said the average American consumes 50 pounds of white sugar a year! That double the amount from a generation ago. The best preventative advice he gave was to avoid white flour, sugar, and white rice and, of course, exercise....things that are all part of my diet!
We have a busy busy day planned for tomorrow. Lots of errands and chores to get done. Lots of thinking for me to do, too.....I need to claim my verse the day we get back. I have recleaned out the pantry, fridge and freezer, so temptation should be gone. No more Blue Bell, no more cheese on everything, no more salsa, no more BBQ sauce. I am planning on doing the 3 day start up next Friday, Sat and Sun. That should ge tme kick started again and wipe most of the carbs out of my system again. Yes, I am dreading it but I know it must be done. Then it's back to the book and writing everything down again!!! Yay....NOT!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Getting ready
I have several things I am getting ready for this week. One is vacation. Yes, I have to get ready for vacation. As OCD as I am I have to have every in its place before I leave. I do not like coming home to a messy house. I will go so far as to empty the dishwasher before we leave. I think I get this from my mom because I remember her being this way when we were growing up. I already have several lists to double check everything.
The other thing I am getting ready for is to go back on my diet. I know what a struggle it will be. I have had a had a fatty, cholesterol weekend (mostly by my choice) and am missing my fruits and veggies! So in preparation for going back on the 'natural' diet, I am praying specifically that I will know when I am full and will stop eating at that point. That's my focus this week. No, I can't really follow the 'natural' diet on vacation, but I can make some good choices while we are out and about. So please pray specifically for me about this.
When I first started this journey I realized that I had to have God's help. Unfortunately I feel like I got away from that way of thinking as it went on. Ultimately, though, I know in my heart that all my success so far has been BECAUSE he helped me. I am looking for a good Bible verse to help remind myself of this. Anyone have a suggestion???? I want something I can memorize, write down everywhere and write on my heart forever. Kind of like a fireman's training. They tell you that you're training will kick in when you need it most. I want my Biblical training to kick in! I need some susggestions because you may have found something I haven't! I know my prayer request isn't life threatening or as as serious as some other's needs, but it is my need. I believe God doesn't rank needs. He helps everyone who asks him. I listen to my daughter pray and she says the most simple, wonderful prayers that remind me every time that God is so intestered in our everyday, ho hum life. Even if we are trying to lose weight, he is interested. Think about it. Think about how much more we could serve Him if we feel better and have more energy! And what a testimony to others that HE has helped you accomplish your goals!
~Laurie
The other thing I am getting ready for is to go back on my diet. I know what a struggle it will be. I have had a had a fatty, cholesterol weekend (mostly by my choice) and am missing my fruits and veggies! So in preparation for going back on the 'natural' diet, I am praying specifically that I will know when I am full and will stop eating at that point. That's my focus this week. No, I can't really follow the 'natural' diet on vacation, but I can make some good choices while we are out and about. So please pray specifically for me about this.
When I first started this journey I realized that I had to have God's help. Unfortunately I feel like I got away from that way of thinking as it went on. Ultimately, though, I know in my heart that all my success so far has been BECAUSE he helped me. I am looking for a good Bible verse to help remind myself of this. Anyone have a suggestion???? I want something I can memorize, write down everywhere and write on my heart forever. Kind of like a fireman's training. They tell you that you're training will kick in when you need it most. I want my Biblical training to kick in! I need some susggestions because you may have found something I haven't! I know my prayer request isn't life threatening or as as serious as some other's needs, but it is my need. I believe God doesn't rank needs. He helps everyone who asks him. I listen to my daughter pray and she says the most simple, wonderful prayers that remind me every time that God is so intestered in our everyday, ho hum life. Even if we are trying to lose weight, he is interested. Think about it. Think about how much more we could serve Him if we feel better and have more energy! And what a testimony to others that HE has helped you accomplish your goals!
~Laurie
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