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Self-Image

Tuesday, February 10th, 2015

mirrorLately I don’t like to look at myself in the mirror. All I see is the extra weight I have gained and the gray hairs I have grown. (more…)

God Knows

Monday, February 9th, 2015

BibleStudyRemember the former things, those of long ago;  I am God, and there is no other;  I am God, and there is none like me.  I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, and what is still to come. Isiah 9-10

I find the life story of Joseph to be fascinating. The story of Joseph unfolds in Genesis chapters 37-50.  He is the long awaited son of his mother. He is a favorite of his father. He seems to have a pretty good life until his brothers become jealous and sell him as a slave. (more…)

Lloyd Weekly

Sunday, February 8th, 2015

Lloyd_L016(chalkboard)What a week. This week has been a long one and an expensive one.

It seems like everything is starting to fall apart. The little things are starting to add up.  We have had several household items bite the dust the past few weeks.  (more…)

Not everything needs to be shared

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

sharingIt seems to be a daily occurrence to see oversharing on social media. I don’t think that many people understand the damage that can be done through oversharing. (more…)

Steps to Changing your Diet

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015

weightAt the start of the year David and I made big changes to how we eat. I blogged about it a few days ago (here).  I will admit that at first it was hard to stick to the changes. However, we did stick to our plan and I am happy we did. (more…)

It’s been 7 Years….

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

BabyMadiSeven years ago today we sat in our home on a conference call with the courts and we promised to love and care for Madilyn for the rest of our lives. We promised to treat her as if she were our biological child and give her all the same benefits and care that we provide to Caleb. (more…)

Fitness is Like Marriage

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

fittnessmarriageThis is the quote that will be my fitness motivation during the month of February. I have placed it on my computer monitor so I will see it daily while at work.  I have never thought about a fitness plan being like a marriage. The more I think about it the more I find in common with the two. (more…)

2015 Goals Review

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

ticked-checkbox-1280927-mOn January 1 I posted my goals for 2015. The first month of the year is in the books, so it is time to review the goals I set for myself and see if progress has been made.

My first goal was to improve my health and fitness. The means of obtaining this goal was two fold, eating and exercise. (more…)

Trying not to be Scary Mommy

Friday, January 30th, 2015

man_woman_heart_3The past few years have been stressful. Being a parent is hard. Being a parent when you feel old and run down is even harder. Things seemed so much different when I was 31 with a 6 year old.  Now 12 years later having a 6 year old seems impossible at times.

I am just trying to get through each day without  becoming “Scary Mommy.” (more…)

Bible Study Geek….

Thursday, January 29th, 2015

PensI have turned into a Bible Study Geek. Recently I purchased a new journal book in which to record my Bible study notes. I also purchased colored pens for note taking. (more…)