Brave in my physical life in 2019

     Last time I talked about being brave in my Quiet time with the Lord.  Today, I am sharing about my brave battle with my physical health.  I have lost over 80 pounds and then my life went through many unexpected changes.  I let all the stress become my excuse to eat any way I wanted to eat.  I quit caring about me or trying to take care of me.
     At the end of 2018 God showed me if I don't take care of me, I cant be there for anyone.  My word again for 2019 is "Brave", being brave in all areas of my life.  I am working on my physical health as well as other areas.
     Pysically I have been able to stop taking all diabetes medications and cut back on other medications.  I have made 3 main positive changes. 

 They are....
     1) This one should be obvious, making better food choices.  Not just what I eat but how much I eat and why I eat.  I pretty much eat anything I want except really limit fried foods and sweets.  I am not on a specific diet but just making better choices and logging it all on MY FITNESS PAL on my phone.  This has really been a huge help to me.  I don't buy specific food or take diet pills or drink anything special but so far in not quite 2 months I have safely lost 19.6 pounds.  It might not be as fast as some but it is losing and I am happily working along.

      2) Antother positive change is I would go for months, yes months and drink no water.  I am now drinking on average 80 ounces a day.  I have cut back on Diet Dr Pepper to 1-2 a week instead of 3-4 a day.  It has made a huge difference in how I feel.  My Dr wants me to increase the water and I am working on it but made huge strides already.

     3) Another thing I am doing is logging my steps on my Garmin fitbit.  I am no where near where I need to be but I averaage 3000-4000 or more a day.  There were days I barely moved unless I had to.  Now I park further out in the parking lot, I walk just for fun and spend time actually walking with the grands.  I now enjoy walking but know I need to get way more steps but pardon the pun but it is one step at a time.

     I am not where I want to be but I am not where I was and I will go forward and be brave because this is my year and I am worth it.  I hope maybe I can encourage just one person who says "I cant" and they will realize they can if I can.

God bless until next time....

Simple Woman's Daybook March 2019

For Today

Looking out my window....

I am seeing sunshine after a huge storm earlier today

I am thinking.....

I have a prayer request heavy on my heart and seeking Gods will and praying for this need

I am thankful....
for friends who love me and pray for me without question.  I have learned a few real friends are better than many fake ones.

One of my favorite things....

I know he is not a thing but he is mine.  This is my husband of almost 33 years and he is definitely one of my favorites

I am creating....

a space for me for my quiet time with the Lord

(no picture yet)

I am wearing....

sweats, jeans and barefoot, it's Saturday morning and not really dressed yet except to hang out at home

I am reading....

 "Hope In the Hard Places" and "Brave Love"

I am hoping....

God will answer our prayer this week and He will give us strength and grace to handle whatever His decision is

I am learning....

I am brave, I am worth it and this is my year.  I am working on becoming who i am meant to be spiritually, emotionally and physically

In my kitchen....

just trying to find ways to make healthier choices but would love any recipes ya'll want to share

In the school room....

finishing up this week and getting ready for spring break next week...

we are reading "Prayers that changed History" by Tricia Goyer out loud together and the kids are really enjoying it.  I recommend checking it out

In my garden....

nothing but ready for spring and hope to help my daughter in law and grands plant some flowers for the front porch and thinking some bucket tomatoes for salads and sandwiches too

Closing Notes....

I hope that you will take the time to go check out The Simple Woman   HERE and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesimplewoman/ She is such an inspiration in my person and christian walk.

Brave in my Quiet Time in 2019!

 
     This year God led me to the word "Brave".  In this year I am seeking to be brave in all areas of my life whether it be spiritual, emotional or physical.
     In spiritual I am not even trying to read the bible through this year.  I am just trying to make it a priority every day.  I read different devotional plans and just where God leads.  I am seeking to become the woman that God wants me to be.  I am seeking to hear what God is saying to me.  You can only hear what God is saying if you are quiet.

One way I am seeking His voice is making it a priority.  I read my bible first thing in the morning before I open facebook, instagram or get started on pretty much anything.  I also like to read the last thing before I go to bed even if it is just a verse.  Another way I am seeking His voice is through praying more.  Not just my morning, meal and bedtime prayers but talking to God throughout the day about just about everything.  

One of my favorite places to read is outside on the porch.  I am so ready for spring so I can get out and enjoy ours.  

These are just some things I am doing, praying about or thinking on as I seek Gods will and to grow in my spiritual life.  In the next few posts I will be talking about emotional and physical areas too.  I hope that you will join me and follow along.  If no one does I am doing this for me and maybe someday the ones coming after me can read where Mamaw was in her time on this wonderful world we are living in.

God bless til next time.....

The Simple Woman's Daybook {April Edition}

For Today

Looking out my window... Sunny spring day with still a touch of coolness

I am thinking... that nothing takes God by surprise and we need to lean on Him more and less on ourselves

I am thankful... that even when I don't like me, God loves me

One of my favorite things... spending time with my husband

Taken at our Cowboy Carnival held at our church this past Sunday

I am wearing... Tshirt, jeans and my new cute compression socks

I am creating... boundaries so that I don't get lost in the shuffle of life and be me, the me I am happy with and not the me that others want me to be

I am watching... House Improvement shows, not really into a series but just enjoy these that I can sit and watch a episode and if I miss one, no big deal and then just watch the next one when I have time to sit down and watch

I am reading...I hit a wall on reading the bible through in a year but am reading my daily plans at You version on my phone

I am listening to... cartoons and the younger 2 kids playing and the older 2 are still doing school

I am hoping... I can find my joy for blogging again for me and not for anyone who may ever comment on anything

I am learning... 

In the kitchen...I really wish I knew what was for supper but for now a good cup of hot tea is brewing

Board Room

A board I am working on is this one

2018 Working on Me

Shared Quote

A moment from my day...one of my favorite times of day is reading my bible and this is a plan I am considering for next month

Post Script

If you enjoyed reading my daybook and would like to create one of your own, HERE is the link to the format, guidelines and complete list of prompts.

PSS

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The Simple Woman's Daybook {March Edition} March 12, 2018

For Today

Looking out my window...a little cool but sunny and nice

I am thinking... about how much I hate the effects of this time change on my grands

I am thankful... for friends who pick me up when I want to give up

One of my favorite things...  listening to my windchimes and birds singing

I am wearing... redpants, church tshirt and tennis shoes

I am creating...  growing minds at the moments, homeschooling my grands, preparing them for the future the Lord has for them

I am watching... nothing at the moment, my little bit of tv time tends to be Paw Patrol and Vamparina with the grands

I am reading... my bible and trying to make time for quiet time with me and the Lords word each day

I am listening to... Casting Crowns are a favorite right now

Praise You In The Storm

This one is getting me through right now

I am hoping... for spring to be here soon, so ready

I am learning... that you have to do what is right even when people are trashing you and tearing you down with their lies

In the kitchen... chicken bacon ranch pasta is what is for supper

Board Room
Working On A Better Me

shared from my Pinterest board 

Shared Quote

A moment from my day...going to be making my version of this for a gift but with a thin blue line twist (will post another month when done)

Post Script

If you enjoyed reading my daybook and would like to create one of your own, HERE is the link to the format, guidelines and complete list of prompts.

5 Minutes After You Die!

Bro JD Weido
5 Minutes After You Die
1) You will believe but will it be too late for you?
2) You will seek repentance but it will be too late to find it
3) You will Honor Jesus by bowing the knee, every knee will
4) You will be at your final destination---
Heaven or Hell, where will you be?
5) You will be sealed for one of two judgements---
Which one will you face? The Judgement seat of Christ for
Christians or The Great White Throne of Judgement which
will be where you will face the 2nd death of hell

I hope this will make you think as much as it did me

Someone Cares-Let them know!

 

Somebody out there needs to hear that someone loves them today, that someone cares. Tell them, make a phone call, make a visit, send a card. I challenge you to ask God to lay someone on your heart and then do one of the above for them. Bonus if you ask for 3 people and do all of the above, one for each.