Another Day on track..

   Well, Rick and I have started our new routine.  YEA !!  We started following the pound a day diet by Rocco and have gone back to the gym for our exercise.  So feeling better already.
   Today when we went to the gym I just took my ear buds and listened to Joyce Meyer on the tv  that is on the treadmills.  She referenced John 14:27  Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]  Really settled well with me. 
  The other point that I took away from that was that satan gains control when we lose control.  Interesting and understandable.  Also the reason to stay calm and at peace knowing that God is in control.  That is something I strive for on a regular basis.
   Well time to get ready for the rest of this day.
Be Blessed.....

Back on track...

  I've not written for a few weeks as I took that time off to relax and simply enjoy spending time with my hubby!  This past weekend I realized that it was time to get back on track. 
  Back on track with...exercising...eating correctly...spending time in studying the Bible...reorganizing the house... making gifts for folks that I love... making clothes for myself....updating my prayer journal.
  Back on track with keeping the balance between all the things on the list plus the normal day to day stuff. So paying attention to the time spent in each area.  Also remembering not to pressure myself in any one area. But most importantly to prioritize the list and do that first.   A few things on the list have time frames that I am aware of.
   So all that starts this week in a Peaceful and Joyful way.  
Be Blessed....

The Next Step...

  Today in church we had a really good interactive service.  Which is usually our normal.  Today's topic was on the plan God has for your life.   Normally at this time of year people are thinking of New Year's Resolutions.  So today when Rick posed the "homework" for next week's service it just fits rather nicely.  Rick asked each of us to spend some pray time asking God what His plan is for our 2014. A little different twist than thinking of what we personally see we need to accomplish as the new year rings in.
   So I am looking forward to my prayer time this week even more than normal to see what I hear back !
   Taking the Next Step...

Heartfelt Christmas

  So Christmas was 3 days ago.  WOW.... already it is soon to be 2014!

This Christmas was the most heartfelt Christmas I have had for quite awhile.  The main focus was not on how pretty the gift was wrapped or how much it cost.  The main focus was on special time spent with special people... Heartfelt Time.  Rick and I were very blessed to be able to spend time with family and friends. 
  Plus time to spend with ourselves !  We went to see The Hobbitt ! at the movie theater!   Really good movie and I really do enjoy eating theater popcorn !
  Now taking a few days break from the normal routine to savor all those moments ~~ plus relax from the working on getting things done on time!
  So my prayer for all is that they also had a Heartfelt Christmas and savored their time with family and friends.

Blessings...
 

WOW... Look at the Time Go By

  I just looked at the last time I posted something and was amazed at the time that had gone by.  I have been busy with many things.  Just the normal busy at Christmas time.  Finishing up gifts, wrapping them, getting cards ready to mail, mailing them : ).  
   There was the Homeless Memorial for the ones who had passed and Taylor graduated from College !!  Taylor's parents came into town (of course) and so we were blessed to spend time with them.  Also was blessed to see Justin and Mandi Kelso... Simply special times.
    As I write this I am waiting for Rick to finish his phone conversation so that we can have dinner.  Yea !!  I have all my cores done for this day !  
   So after dinner I am going to R E L A X !!!!!!!!

A Day Spent at Home...

Today I stayed home and this is what got accomplished~~
  I took out 5 loads of recycle stuff and 4 loads of trash from Joe going through the stuff in the closet.  Next came the 4 sinks of dishes as I had not done them for 3 days! Took care of the chickens ( really do that every day). Managed to get 1/2 of the grad gift done!  I made my hair appointment and ordered some protein bars.
  OOPS... almost forgot to say I managed to super clean the bathroom!  From the ceiling to the floor and all the in between!
  Also took about 45 minutes off to play my game~~Rift.
  So now it is time to take a shower as we have a meeting tonight.
What do you do when you spend the day at home??
 

Busy... Busy

 Just taking a few minutes before getting started on finishing up several projects for this week.
 So far this week I have finished my Christmas card mailings and getting the hand-out ones all ready.  I am also making cookies and popcorn balls to share with folks!  ( that includes me too!)
  Need to finish up the grad gift for the lovely Taylor.  She graduates from college this next Friday !!  Yea !
  The other projects are making 2 more Christmas gifts ready for the pot faith at church on the 22nd!
   I think I am forgetting something..... Oh.. yes... I am going to pick up a roast that has been sliced so that I can make rouladen for dinner this evening.  Yummy in the tummy... Joe and Taylor are due over : ) .
  Well, gotta get going!
Busy... Busy..... 
    (All done in Joy !)