Day 40 ~ ♪♫•Feeling Good! ♪♫• Just the Way That I Should!! ♪♫• So Good!♪♫•

Even though I have been at a standstill on my "weight loss challenge" the past three days... I am not going to let that, or anything else discourage me from doing what I am absolutely LOVING!!

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I was a little disappointed when for the third day in a row, I had not lost any weight!  ...great thing about that was, that I did gain any either!!  


Luckily I kept pretty busy today with an unexpected appointment, which thankfully kept my mind off of the "stand still" I have found myself in.


My day ended on a great note after seeing my father-in-law!!... he asked me in such an excited tone as to how many pounds I had lost... "so what are the numbers?"  I hesitated and responded with a little frown on my face... "I haven't lost any in the past three days, haven't gain anything either though." 



My father-in-law was like an "instant cheerleader!"  He told me not to worry about it and to continue with my work outs, not to get discourage, etc... and that I CAN DO IT!! 

Goes back to what I was telling you about how blessed I am in regards to my family!!  My father-in-law is so awesome!!  This man sets such a wonderful example of a Christian man, father and husband for all his children, myself and Calley included of course!  


He advises me, does not judge me, and when I have stuck my foot in my mouth, has looked the other way sort-of-speak!  I call him "Dad"... because that is what he is to me!!  And he respects me as well, even when it comes to Calley.     

Today was a great day!  I felt great about myself all day long!  

Faith isn't something I must have before I move in the direction of my dreams.  Instead, it's something that develops after I start moving.           author unknown

Blessings to all!

325 days to go.

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Day 20 ~ With A Little Patience (and Faith)

So much to say tonight, however at the risk of sounding negative by bringing up MY blackberry again (which BTW the thief is being looked at by the police detectives -YES I am filing charges!), Or the fact that I was bit by a dog for the first time in my life today* (My hand has bite marks and is a little sore, but I will be ok), I decided to look up the bible verse of the day to see if maybe it would lead me in a positive direction...

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.                  Psalm 145:18-19

Need I say more?

I believe that the important thing is to be true to yourself, have faith and do the right thing... that and a little prayer...  How can you loose?  Good will come to those (me) that wait!

Blessings to all!

345 days to go!

Shelby Karam

* Now that the day is done and I look back on it... I am still laughing! What next!! I thought my little Shelby got out of our yard.. so I RAN off looking and calling her name, spotted a neighbor and approached their house and asked, "Did you see a little white dog run by?" She said no all the while her dogs were barking L O U D over our talking.. so Dog Lover that I am (very experienced,) I approached the gate to SHUT THE DOGS UP by allowing them to smell my hand so I could talk... I DID NOT go in their territory... and the BITCH (literally) bit me! LOL!!!  "Oh, I didn't know she would do that!" my neighbor said.  I was stunned!! I had never been bitten by a dog.. I KNOW how to handle dogs... Oh well.. It hurt more than anything because she got my knuckle, broke skin in a few spots, and now my hand is getting a little stiff and sore.. BUT I WILL SURVIVE!!   It was a great lesson for Calley.. she was so concerned for me.

By the way, we have four dogs and they have never bitten anyone ... I have a BEWARE OF DOG sign on my gate...    JUST SAYING!!

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Day 18 ~ Let Go, Let God!

This has just been one of those days.  I am feeling really conflicted right now, and am having trouble getting thoughts down- and this heat isn't helping anything either!  Just to give you an idea, it just took me a half an hour to get just these three sentences down.

I just thought to check what today's verse was...

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.    Phillipians 4:6

by CBK

It never fails.  When  I am in conflict or stressed and worried, and I reach for my Bible (or in this case, I went online,) I always receive a message.  Makes me think, quite frankly.  Makes me feel as if God is really tuned into me. 

So instead of going to bed feeling this way and mulling over everything that is going on, and what I need to do to fix things... I will pray for all my loved ones and be thankful for what I have, and I WILL LEAVE THE REST TO GOD!

On that note, I wish you all a peaceful good nitght's sleep.

Blessings to all.

347 days to go!

PS... Food for thought...  Everytime I have whole heartedly left all my worries to God, not only has a beautiful peaceful feeling overtaken me, but everthing eventually worked out for the best.

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