Watching Holes with the boys, playing Bejeweled against my hubby ( he is currently winning, boo), relaxing, being thankful for a healthy family.
Started out late today...can I tell you how much I hate being late? Had 25 local deliveries for meat orders, usually like to be out by about 5am....didn't get on the road until 7am. My send off words to my lovely husband? I have nothing planned for lunch. Yup. Despite that, it was a really great day. Deliveries were made, the men put bales of hay out for the beef and sheep. Groceries were purchased, 100's of pounds of meat was put away in the freezer, baked potatoes, pan fried steak and salad was put on for us by the amazing hubby.
Looking forward to tomorrow. To sit, to rest ( it has been a while), and to praise our Lord for all that He gives us. It is all good.
4/6/13
4/3/13
Hmmmm.....
Tis been a while! Time passes ever more swiftly for us as winter transitions into spring. A building going up, a telehandler being purchased, chickens sheds to be prepared, children instructed in not only the three R's but grace, love and steadfastness. All would be nothing without God's hand, guiding, reassuring and holding back from foolish roads. Yes, even those.
"He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:8
This is our family verse, it hangs on the wall to remind us. Not in our own strength but in His do we produce fruit, even when you can't see the water.
In other news, the boys are enjoying Mr. Bean from youtube. School days are flying by and we are ALL affected by laziness! The mid-week slump leaves me wanting to play a game/peruse FB/some other equally not productive 'busy' activity. So while I'm looking on others asking why subjects are not done, asking husband if he will do this or that, I'm SO guilty of thinking "can't we just take the rest of the day off?"
Eating has been a focus, the foods we eat, how much, and what kinds. Crazy, crazy ingredients are found in the strangest of places. Even more strange? Raw, unprocessed, freshly made tastes SO MUCH better. Everyone keeps saying how much all of our meals are more filling and have more flavor. Take a gaze around your cupboard and see how much high fructose syrup, aspartame or sugar of any kind is in your foods. It makes you crave more, and more. Then only more. We make a lot of homemade food but were pretty shocked at how much we cut out. Even better? We don't miss it.
We also don't miss the extra pounds that have disappeared.
"He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:8
This is our family verse, it hangs on the wall to remind us. Not in our own strength but in His do we produce fruit, even when you can't see the water.
In other news, the boys are enjoying Mr. Bean from youtube. School days are flying by and we are ALL affected by laziness! The mid-week slump leaves me wanting to play a game/peruse FB/some other equally not productive 'busy' activity. So while I'm looking on others asking why subjects are not done, asking husband if he will do this or that, I'm SO guilty of thinking "can't we just take the rest of the day off?"
Eating has been a focus, the foods we eat, how much, and what kinds. Crazy, crazy ingredients are found in the strangest of places. Even more strange? Raw, unprocessed, freshly made tastes SO MUCH better. Everyone keeps saying how much all of our meals are more filling and have more flavor. Take a gaze around your cupboard and see how much high fructose syrup, aspartame or sugar of any kind is in your foods. It makes you crave more, and more. Then only more. We make a lot of homemade food but were pretty shocked at how much we cut out. Even better? We don't miss it.
We also don't miss the extra pounds that have disappeared.
1/28/13
I'm starving....
1/26/13
Day 2
Its winter and cold. -10 to -15F cold, not including our beloved wind (chill). How is one to include exercise into their routine I ask? Well, a few months ago we were recommended by a customer to try yoga for some back pain we both have had. Wow! Awesome results. From hands that were totally asleep in the morning and a back that literally wakes me up from aching so badly to, well, much better mornings. and days. and nights. Tara Stiles does GREAT YouTube videos, I'm cheap so this works.
My husband said he was starved yesterday. And, its my fault. I'm using MyFitnessPal to track calories and exercise. Yesterday ( I'm totally blaming chocolate levels bottoming out on my mistake) egg was added 3 times instead of one. Woops! We didn't die. Actually, this is encouraging as what we ate yesterday was good! Never was stuffed and the feeling of hunger reappeared, yay! You appreciate food SO much more now. Which brings me to really thank God for the food we eat, instead of rushing through the prayer. It really means more. Funny that. Taking away 'more' leads to being thankful for 'less'.
My husband said he was starved yesterday. And, its my fault. I'm using MyFitnessPal to track calories and exercise. Yesterday ( I'm totally blaming chocolate levels bottoming out on my mistake) egg was added 3 times instead of one. Woops! We didn't die. Actually, this is encouraging as what we ate yesterday was good! Never was stuffed and the feeling of hunger reappeared, yay! You appreciate food SO much more now. Which brings me to really thank God for the food we eat, instead of rushing through the prayer. It really means more. Funny that. Taking away 'more' leads to being thankful for 'less'.
1/25/13
100 Pound Loser
Another weight loss book, right? Same tired dogma, eat less and exercise more. How many times have I heard this and then tucked into a (big) bowl of chocolate ice cream sure that it must work for others, not me though. I'm tired though of feeling guilty about this body, it is a temple for something very important. 12 years ago, I prayed through tears to Jesus, please, save me. Recently, two very special people prayed for the scars of my heart to be healed, to know how much God loves me. Right now, as I am.
Last night I read 100 Pound Loser by Jessica Heights, it is not long, or really astounding. What clicked with me is how she spoke to the very depths of my heart. 10 years ago my primary reason for losing weight was so that guys would look at me. Any guy, I wasn't super particular. My high, or rush came from their approval of my looks. This is SO hard to admit now. What burrows away at my heart now is my time here is finite and the witness that I give can be obstructed by my gluttony. Yes, awful word. Such painful imagery and yet so humbling. How can not go and share the my testimony with others? Today, we ( yes, my super husband is joining me) have started to rein in unruly eating habits. My goal is 10 lbs a month until my body says it is fit, toned and happy. The Holy Spirit cries out within me to speak out and up. There is a joy within me that just HAS to come out! My God is an amazing Redeemer.
Last night I read 100 Pound Loser by Jessica Heights, it is not long, or really astounding. What clicked with me is how she spoke to the very depths of my heart. 10 years ago my primary reason for losing weight was so that guys would look at me. Any guy, I wasn't super particular. My high, or rush came from their approval of my looks. This is SO hard to admit now. What burrows away at my heart now is my time here is finite and the witness that I give can be obstructed by my gluttony. Yes, awful word. Such painful imagery and yet so humbling. How can not go and share the my testimony with others? Today, we ( yes, my super husband is joining me) have started to rein in unruly eating habits. My goal is 10 lbs a month until my body says it is fit, toned and happy. The Holy Spirit cries out within me to speak out and up. There is a joy within me that just HAS to come out! My God is an amazing Redeemer.
12/12/12
12-12-12 ( OK, just had to)
I'm pretty sure I won't be seeing this number combo anytime again in my lifetime.
Orders packed, school work, lunch, little nap, more orders packed. Yup, pretty much our day.
Family Christmas party on Saturday, yay!!! Doing things a little differently, instead of buying gifts we are sharing what we appreciate, a prayer, a Bible verse or thought about our "giftee". Who would have known how excited I am over the prospect! Even more so....the kids!
We have been doing yoga stretching for the past two weeks. Can.Not.Believe the difference. We are still super tight and under toned but totally loving how quickly the two are improving.
My eyes are closing....starting to slump forward. Guess that is my clue to go to bed!
Orders packed, school work, lunch, little nap, more orders packed. Yup, pretty much our day.
Family Christmas party on Saturday, yay!!! Doing things a little differently, instead of buying gifts we are sharing what we appreciate, a prayer, a Bible verse or thought about our "giftee". Who would have known how excited I am over the prospect! Even more so....the kids!
We have been doing yoga stretching for the past two weeks. Can.Not.Believe the difference. We are still super tight and under toned but totally loving how quickly the two are improving.
My eyes are closing....starting to slump forward. Guess that is my clue to go to bed!
12/4/12
Emptiness
Only when you are emptied can you truly be filled.
I prayed a prayer Friday that went something like this, " Burn away what binds, refine me, bring out the gold. I will praise you, no matter what."
Sunday found me in church, desperately wanting to be anywhere but there. Crying and yet as I promised in my prayer, worshipping. It found me going up for prayer and hearing words of wisdom and truth.
God is filling.
I prayed a prayer Friday that went something like this, " Burn away what binds, refine me, bring out the gold. I will praise you, no matter what."
Sunday found me in church, desperately wanting to be anywhere but there. Crying and yet as I promised in my prayer, worshipping. It found me going up for prayer and hearing words of wisdom and truth.
God is filling.
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