It's Been A Very Busy Week

Last Wednesday, the 25th, was my youngest son's 32nd birthday. That's hard to believe that my baby is 32. I guess that means I'm getting old, huh?

Tabitha and I met up at Lisa's Nails on Thursday night. She treated me to a manicure (or pedicure if I wanted one. I decided on a manicure.)It was a late birthday present. She also gave me my favorite perfume and body lotion from Victoria's Secret. How did she know I was just about out? We had a lot of fun. She got acrylic nails, so I waited around and just sat and talked with her. The guy that did my nails was an older gentlemen from Viet Nam who has been in the business 20 years. He wasn't very talkative. The young man who did Tabitha's nails was only 20 years old and he was a lot of fun to talk to. Especially when he said I didn't look much over 39. Yeah, right!

We had a fish fry at work on Thursday and the weather was horrible. The execs couldn't fly in, so I was asked to take pictures and send them to P'cola. I didn't take very many, but I did take a few. I did so good not eating. I sat down with the guys and only drank unsweet tea. I know the meal was great, cause I had it before; but I wasn't even tempted to eat any of it. After it was over, I popped my meal into the microwave and ate. I was very satisfied.

Yesterday morning, I went to Jenny Craig to weigh-in. I've lost 10.8 lbs. and 10 inches. I was very excited. I'm still enjoying the program. I went to Hobby Lobby and walked around just trying to get some steps in. I went to Chad and Tabitha's to pick up Hope and take bring her home with me. They were planning to go to Pier Park and the weather was too bad for Hope to be out in. She's got a bad cough and complaining of an earache. We enjoyed playing with stamps and just watching TV together. She wanted me to do a photo shoot of her, so we took a few pictures. I don't know where she is coming up with the model poses, but she's got them down pretty good. :>)

Vance didn't play golf. It was raining. The last three days have been really bad weather around here. He was watching TV while Hope and I played in the dining room. I took her to meet up with Chad and Tabitha and I think I lost my pedometer in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store. I guess I'll have to buy another one. This time, I'm going to tie a ribbon on it and tie it to my jeans belt loop. I have never been able to keep a good one for very long and I get cheaper ones and they don't work.

I missed Friday night prayer. Our church had a prayer service from 9:00 p.m. till 6:00 a.m. I had planned to go, but a friend came to my office reeking of cigarette smoke. She stayed for about 30 minutes, then hugged me when she left. I am very allergic to cigarette smoke and I had the smell on my sweater. I got a terrible headache that I just could not shake. It got so bad that I knew I wouldn't be able to see to drive and I was getting nauseated. I didn't have any migraine medicine, so I just took two Aleves. It didn't work, so I went to bed early. They said it was an awesome night of prayer, praise, worship and some teaching. You could tell this morning that something had happened, cause church was awesome. Pastor Fred always talked about an open door in the heavenlies and we just had to step through to another level. Well, I think our church stepped through today. Awesome time of ministry going on during praise and worship. I believe a man got healed of MS today. And a lady got saved. We don't have to wait for altar calls to have the freedom to get saved. I'm excited about what is happening.

Penny called this afternoon and asked me if I could go get Mama's groceries. She is sick with a migraine. She is dealing with some upsetting health issues and I think the stress is getting to her. I went to Mama's and got her list and went to the store. We had a nice visit when I got back. She is actually wanting to cook chicken and dumplings. She hasn't cooked in about six months, so I know she's feeling better.

Came home and scanned a few pictures. Didn't get a nap, so I'm planning to go to bed in a few minutes. My computer would not connect to the internet for very long for the last few days. It was getting pretty aggravating. I couldn't check Facebook. I'm hooked on that. I love being able to keep up with old friends. I'm connecting to girls I went to grade school with. This is lots of fun. And, of course, I'm addicted to Puzzle Bee. I hate all the quizzes and extra junk on there, so I just don't participate in that.

Well, next week will be very busy, so I guess I need to get some rest. Goodnight and God bless...........

It Wasn't a Bee Hive

Found out yesterday that the bees have moved leaving nothing behind. So that was just a bunch of bees (probably protecting the queen)with no hive at all underneath. Pretty cool, huh?

This morning when I woke up, I really couldn't wake up. I felt so groggy and my insides were all shaky, so I called in and took my birthday holiday off since I didn't get to take it last week. I thought I would sleep till around 10:00, but I was up at 8:45. I felt pretty good, so I jumped in the shower and washed my hair. I need to go have it straightened again. It's beginning to get really curly. I need to do it before it gets too hot. You're not supposed to sweat during the three days you have the conditioner on your hair.

I went to Winn-Dixie and bought some stuff for Daddy and some fruit and yogurt for me. Had to bring it back and put in refrigerator, then took stuff to Daddy. Wasn't able to find the small florescent light he needed, so I went to Wal-Mart, then back to his house. Then, I headed to Mama's to sit and visit with her and go have some keys made. While she was in the hospital, someone came in her house and stole her Xanax and pain meds. That's all they took. We're pretty sure it's her neighbor. He comes in and does little chores for her and knew the pills were on the counter and knew where she kept the spare key. He has been in trouble with the police several times and I think even in prison for drugs once. Mama believes he wouldn't come in while she's there, but we're not so sure. She wanted to leave the key in it's hiding place, but I convinced her that we all needed a key and to take it in the house and put it up. I guess I visited with her a couple of hours before I went and had the keys made and took them back to her. Stayed about 30 more minutes, then came home. We didn't have praise & worship practice tonight.

I ate breakfast and a banana before I took off running errands, so I was starving when I got home around 6:00. I ate my lunch sandwich, waited about 30 minutes and ate my dessert. Ate my supper around 9:00. I don't think I got all my food in today, but I'm too tired to eat anything else. I'm off to bed early tonight. I'm exhausted.
Goodnight and God bless............

Sunday Night 10:46/Clock on Here is Wrong

Had a great weekend! It started Friday morning at work. Of course, I was working. It was timesheet day, but I was pretty much caught up, so I got to go to one of the substations and take pictures of a bee hive that is hanging on a pinetree limb. It was pretty cool. From the side, it looks like a huge pinecone.

I had to go at lunch to weigh-in. I really thought I hadn't lost any weight, but I was wrong. I have now lost a total of nine pounds! I was excited and decided to treat myself to an outfit to wear to the conference tomorrow.

I finished my timesheets about 30 minutes before time to leave work. That's not something that happens very often. I actually got off work at the right time. I headed straight for Kolh's. They were having a big sale. I got a pair of black slacks and two tops. One is lime green (I love that color and it looks good with my red hair); the other one is black, gray and white. I almost bought a pair of gray capris, but I would have had to buy shoes to go with the outfit. Now, I kick myself for not buying them. They really looked good on me.

Saturday morning, I got up around 5:45 and jumped in the shower and got ready to go to the Aglow Women's Conference. Nine of us went and it was great. The speaker was awesome. Met some really sweet ladies. The conference ran till 2:30. They fed us some really great sandwiches from Honeybaked Ham. I had forgotten to carry my Jenny Craig food, so I just took the top off the turkey sandwich and ate a pickle with it. Gave away my cookie and chips. One of the ladies who goes to our church is on the board of Aglow in P.C. I didn't even know we still had Aglow here. I remember signing at several meetings back in the late 80's. I found out that Mrs. Sandi, Missy, Carol and Ginnie all go and it's one Saturday a month at 9:00 in the morning. I think I will start going with them. I don't have anything else to do on Saturday mornings and I'm getting pretty bored hanging out by myself.

After the conference, we went shopping at Silver Sands in Destin. Carol and I went together and got some Skechers sneakers. It was buy one, get one half off. I'm not much of a shopper, so I just followed the rest of the ladies while they shopped. We went to the Oneida store and it was going out of business and had a great sale. I bought a rectangular cake pan with lid that has a handle and a big bowl for only $8.00 total. I wish I had gotten some of the serving spoons that were 99 cents, but I didn't. After Silver Sands, we went to the Bealls Outlet store. I ended up buying three tops for less than $20.00. All in all, it wasn't a bad day for somebody who doesn't like to shop. I actually liked going with all the ladies. It's more fun that way. And Missy helped me find the tops that I bought. She's got great taste. Learned it from her mother, Mrs. Sandi. After shopping, we went to Cracker Barrel. I was very good. Only had a salad (only ate half) and unsweet tea. I think I did okay with my eating. We got home around 11:00. It was a long day, but I had fun.

Today, of course, I went to church. We had a good service. Pastor Sammy is doing so much better physically and it shows in his preaching. I stopped by Chad and Tabitha's on my way home. They weren't in church and I had Hope's backpack in my car. They have both been sick. Hope told Tabitha and me a story about a sea creature that really cracked me up. She is sooooo expressive. Before I left, I took some pictures of Chad's flowers that are blooming.

Came home and took some pictures of the birdnest on my porch. The wrens are back and they have found another plant to build their nest in. They have been building a nest on our porch for probably about 10 years now. It used to be in the Christmas cactus, but I had taken it down when I put the baker's rack on the porch to hold my plants. So they found another plant and are building their nest. I pray the baby birds live this year. Something got to them last year and killed them before they were old enough to fly. I also took pictures of the flowers blooming in our yard. We don't have many. I wish I liked to garden, but I really don't like to. Mosquitoes just love to bite me when I get outside. I try to stay out of the sun because I've already had one skin cancer cut off and I don't want to go through that again.

It's after midnight now, so I need to get to bed. Goodnight and God bless.........

It's Been A Busy Week

It has really been a busy week. And a very emotional week. So many things have gone on that I can't even begin to list. I turned a year older this week. That didn't bother me. Had so many well wishes from friends and family - except the husband. He totally forgot and I'm not one to remind people because I don't want to make them feel bad. Hey, he's 60 now, so I can't expect him to remember everything! :>)But, that didn't bother me. Just some things with someone who got a bad report from a medical test. That has me totally bummed out. But, I know that prayer works, so I'm praying for a miracle. Also, my mother has been in the hospital since last Friday. She got out yesterday and seems to be doing pretty good.

I think I have lost some more weight. I feel thinner anyway. I go tomorrow to weigh instead of Saturday, because I'm going to a Women's Aglow Conference in Niceville on Saturday. So looking forward to that. We will be leaving at 8:00 and don't have a clue when we will get home. We plan to stop in Destin on the way back to shop and eat supper. I've already been looking at the Dining Out book to see some things that I can eat. It won't be a problem at all. I can still stick to the plan. I've saved up some money to shop, but I don't know what to buy. No junk for the house. Michelle would kill me! :o) Don't know if I should buy any clothes; maybe buy something a size smaller? Shoes are always a good investment, but I've got tons of shoes. Will need to give some away when I can find time to go through my stuff again. Though I would love to have a new pair of Sketchers. The blue ones I wear are probably about 8years old. They are all faded, but still so comfortable.

I have reconnected with so many of my old friends on Facebook. It has been great catching up. A lot of the youth that I used to work with at church. It's great to see them and their babies. Does make me feel a little old though.

I'm having photography withdrawal. I've got to go somewhere and take pictures. I wish I had somebody to go with me to find old barnes and old houses. I do have a friend in Enterprise that has found a bunch around her area. I'm jealous.......

It's getting late and I've got a very busy day tomorrow. It's timesheet day and I've got to go weigh-in, plus the guys have found a bee hive at one of our substations that I've got to go take some pictures of. Yep, gotta go.

My bed is calling my name. Goodnight and God bless...........

So Sad to See the Weekend End

Why can't weekends be longer? I feel like this one just flew by and I haven't gotten one thing accomplished. Dot talked about being in a rut and I think I am, too. I want to photograph something or someone!!!! I have an itchy shutter finger. :>)

Hopefully next Saturday I can take some pictures in Destin. I'm going to a Women's Aglow Conference with several women from church. It will be nice to get away for a day. I'm going stir crazy around here. I've got to plan a trip to Tallahassee sometime soon. I miss Vance, Michelle and Fox so much.

Had a great service at church today. Pastor Sammy is feeling so much better and you can tell in his preaching.

I went to the hospital to see Mama right after church. Chip and Angie showed up after they went to eat. We all had a nice visit. Chip was in a nice black suit with a gold tie. He's an usher at church now. I'm so glad to see them in church. He and Angie, Corey, Katie and McKinley all go to Harvest Worship Center.

I came home and Vance is feeling better. He slept for 14 hours last night, so I think that helped.

Didn't see Tabitha and the kids at church today. And, I forgot to call to check on them. I have a feeling her family came in to celebrate her birthday, which is tomorrow. I'll have to call her tomorrow and wish her a Happy Birthday.\

Well, back to the old grind tomorrow. Guess I better start winding down and get ready for bed. Goodnight and God bless...........

I Love My Sister

Slept a little late, so had to rush to get ready to go weigh. I lost 1.6 lbs. which is a total of 6.2 so far. I'm doing good. Still loving the food. Not going to take any more pictures until I can tell I've lost weight.

I got all my food and brought it home to put away. Then, I ate my lunch and headed to the hospital to visit with Mama. She was asleep when I went in. I sat down for about 10 minutes and then went to another part of the hospital to visit one of the guys I work with. He was about to take a walk while his room was being cleaned. He is doing okay after having double surgery. I left him and went back to Mama's room. She was awake. I stayed and visited with her almost 2 hours. She seems better today, but is still not eating. Was talking about going back into the nursing home.

After leaving her, I went to the grocery store to get salad fixings and fruit and skim milk. Came home and Vance wasn't feeling good. He had played golf, but now he's aching all over and running a fever. Same thing last weekend. Me, I've got another headache that I can't seem to get rid of.

Penny called and told me she had gone and visited with Mama. Mama told her she wanted to go back into the nursing home and Penny said there was no way she was going to let her. She is planning on taking her into her home to live with her, Tiffaney, Andy and Swayde. Penny and Swayde are always at home at night and can take care of her. Between Penny, Tiffaney and I, we can go by and check on her at lunch. Penny and Tiffaney know more about medical things than I do and Tiff is in school right now to be a nurse. They will know what to look for and who to call if Mama needs anything. She wouldn't come to my house because of my dogs. And Vance won't get rid of his dogs. They won't leave her alone when she used to come by for a visit. Vinnie was always up in her lap. They have too much hair and she is allergic to them. I never know what time I'm going to get home from work, so she would be alone a lot at my house. I wish we were all rich and retired and we could take her in without any problems at all. Penny is such a blessing and Tiffaney, Andy and Swayde are in agreement with her to take Mama in. God bless them all.

Goodnight and God bless............

Happy Thursday

It has been so foggy every morning this week. Scary driving. People drive like they can see for miles when they can only see a few feet in front of them. Why do people have to be in such a hurry? I'd rather be late getting somewhere and get there alive than be picked up by the coroner because of a stupid mistake I made while driving.

This morning, I left Vance a real sweet note to find before he left for work. I'm going to try to do the Love Dare ideas. I kind of skipped ahead because Day 1 was "be patient with your spouse". I don't have to worry about that. Vance and I are always patient with one another. We don't yell and scream at each other. Both of us grew up in that type of home and we decided before we got married that there would not be any fighting in our marriage. We work things out quietly. As best as I can remember, the boys only saw us yell at each other once when they were teenagers. I think it scared them pretty bad.

Today was pretty busy at work. Isn't it always? :>) But, I really like staying busy. I got invited to lunch by the Warehouse supervisor. He and Bambi were here doing inventory. The whole group met up at Smitty's BBQ. Since salad is on my diet, I ate a side salad and unsweet tea. I told Neil I was a very cheap date. It was nice eating with all the guys. I haven't seen Robert and Phillip in quite a while. Phillip is on a diet, too, and has already lost 34 lbs. Good for him! Neil is a real good Christian man and he prayed before our meal. I respect that. He told us about he and a couple of the other supervisors going out to eat a couple of weeks ago. He saw one of the contract supervisors eating in the same restaurant and just nodded and waved across the room to him. As they were getting ready to pay, they found out that this contract supervisor had paid for their entire meal. So, not to be outdone, Neil's supervisor turned and looked around the restaurant and saw two older ladies there and told the waitress he wanted to pay their bill. He said "I was blessed and I want to pass the blessing on." That is such a great idea. It is so exciting to see how many people in our company are Christians. It didn't used to be that way, but things are turning around and it's so nice to work with people who share the love of the Lord.

Hopefully, this Saturday, I'm going to be able to take some pictures after I go weigh in and bring my food back home. I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to suggest going to Eden State Park. The azaleas will be beautiful. What a great backdrop........

Now, I'm going to head for bed. I'm trying very hard to get more sleep. Goodnight and God bless..........

Fireproof Your Marriage

If you haven't seen the movie "Fireproof", please so see it or buy it and watch it at home. It is a great movie. About 15 of us watched it tonight at church. Most of our people were home with kids who are taking the FCAT tests in school tomorrow. That's another subject. I wish they would do away with FCAT. It is really hurting our kids and grandkids. Karen even saw a little boy jump out of the car and throw up in the bushes right before school because he was so nervous about taking the stupid test. Tabitha called me the other night to look up some definitions to some math words and I was blown away with the fact that a 5th grader has to do that kind of math - algebra already??? Okay, I don't need to get so upset right before going to bed. But, I don't believe a child should be put through this kind of torture at such a young age.

Back to the movie. It made me search myself and I realized that I take my husband of 38 years for granted. I know he loves me and he knows I love him, but our marriage could be even better if we followed the Love Dare. How to get him to see the movie or read the book is beyond me, but I guess I can follow the book and do the things for him that it says to do. Tabitha bought me the DVD and the book while we were at Hope for the Heart. So, tomorrow, I will start Day 1 of the book and see what happens.

I think I'm still doing pretty good on Jenny Craig. I really love the food, especially the variety. Fran lost 2 lbs. today. I'm so excited for her. She has the least amount to lose, so she will be at her goal before she goes on the cruise. I was invited, but I'm commiting my money to paying off bills and trying to get out of debt this year. I just paid off two credit cards today. Didn't have much on them, cause I vowed two years ago not to run up credit card debt. If I can't pay for it, then we don't need it. I only use them for emergency purchases - like parts for cars. We ordered parts for Chad's truck and he gave me the cash to pay it off. I am so thankful that Chad and Tabitha have never gotten a credit card and gotten themselves in debt. I've done it before and it is no fun. Had to borrow money from the Credit Union at a lower interest to pay them off. That taught me a big lesson.

It's after midnight and I'm still not adjusting well to this time change, but I'm going to try to go to bed anyway. Goodnight and God bless.........

Busy Day

I'm really not liking Daylight Saving Time. I don't sleep much at night and now I'm sleeping an hour less. It's hard to get up in the morning. I had some issues with vertigo last night and this morning, but I'm better now. I think I've got fluid on my ears and that's what is causing the problem. If it keeps up, I'll call my doctor.

Was very busy at work today, but took off at lunch and went to Sam's with Kim to buy snacks for the guys. While there, Tabitha called to see if I could pick up Hope. We headed straight to her school on our way back to work. She is so funny. Her teacher was giving her homework and explaining how to do it. She drew a line from the word 'bat' to a picture of a bat. Hope looked at her and said "Can you erase that line, please?" She wanted to do it all by herself. Her teacher cracked up and gave her a new sheet. We love her teachers. They are so sweet and really love the kids. Every day as the kids leave, they get a hug and "I love you." I'm sure some of the kids don't even get that at home, so I think it's pretty special.

We went back to work and Hope proceeded to 'work'. She stamped papers and gave copies to Randy and Paul and told them to take them home with them. She got them to write their names on post-it notes and she posted the notes on their desks. She had post-it notes everywhere. The guys love her. They all pick on her and she does the hands on hips look and they crack up. She talks to every one of them like she's known them forever.

Tabitha came to pick Hope up. She wasn't feeling very good. Chad and Trent are feeling better; now Tabitha has it.

Finally got to eat my lunch around 3:30. I was pretty hungry by then. At 4:30, I went to see Marsha to get my hair colored and cut. I love catching up with her. We've been friends since I was in the 8th grade and she was in elementary school. She's been cutting my hair for over 20 years. She's like family.

After there, it was off to Praise & Worship practice. I could see the moon coming up and it was huge. It was beautiful. I was trying to figure out where I could take a picture, when I turned onto a side road and saw the moon reflected in a pool of water. I was about to slam on brakes when I saw a truck right on my bumper. Missed my moment! It would have been a beautiful picture. Oh well, maybe tomorrow night....

We had a good practice, but some of our people were out sick. There is a lot of sickness going around right now.

It's midnight, so I'm going to try to go to bed and get some sleep. Hope I can fall asleep. Goodnight and God bless.

Not A Good Way to Start the Day

I woke up with a migraine this morning. Called and left Karen a message that I wouldn't be at church, took my medicine and went to bed. These migraines are getting pretty frequent again. I used to have them all the time, then got better, now they are back. No fun.

I woke up around 11:45, ate breakfast and sat in my chair in the living room reading a book. Kim called to see if I was okay. Gail called and wanted to know what was wrong. She and her boyfriend were at church. Kim said he went forward for prayer. Debb called to see how church was. She didn't go. She's not been feeling good lately. After talking to all them, I got sleepy and just curled up in the chair and took a three-hour nap.

Got my food together for tomorrow and played on the computer and watched movies on Lifetime all the rest of the day. It's 11:00 and I need to go wash my hair. Guess I will have to change my showers from morning to night or I'll never make it to work on time.

WooHoo, I Lost Weight!!!

Today was such a beautiful day. In the 70's. Wish I had had someplace to go to take pictures, but I didn't want to go by myself. Last time I tried, I had a car accident. So, instead, I went to Jenny Craig and had my first weigh-in. I am so happy. I lost 4.6 lbs. Yippee!!! I'm posting my picture. Yuck, hate this more than anything, but it will be good to look back on when I'm skinny. It is definitely making me humble posting a "big" picture on here for anybody to see. Course, I don't think anybody but Vance and Michelle and Sharon read my blog. Good thing, huh?

So far, I'm in the lead among the four of us who are on the program. The three of them combined lost 3.4 lbs., but I think they only are looking to lose 15-20 lbs. I keep telling them "The bigger you are, the more you will lose in the beginning." I need to lose more than all of them combined. I hope they don't give up, cause it's fun having somebody to talk to.

I carried my two pictures with the saying on it to show Leslie. She loved them, so I gave them to her. I was ready this morning for my frozen food. I had bought a cute rolling cooler last year when I was at Vance and Michelle's for the 4th of July. It was the perfect size for the frozen stuff. The girls loved it. I left my stuff in the car while I walked over to Hobby Lobby to get some decorative brackets to make a shelf to put the VCR/DVD player on. That way, I can exercise in the dining room while Vance watches TV in the living room. While I was checking out, Leslie came in and said she was going to buy frames for the pictures I gave her. She really did like them. She said she was going to leave one on her desk and take the Pumpkin Bread one home. That really blessed me.

I stopped by Office Depot and got some ink for my printer and some plain white paper. It seemed strange not to go someplace and get something to eat. I came home and ate my pizza. It was pretty good. Can't wait to see what next week's food tastes like. This week has been great.

I don't like the time change. That just means I will be getting even less sleep than before. My body just doesn't change with the time change. I'll still be up late every night (or should I say, every morning?). I guess I need to try and get to bed, so I can get up early in the morning.

Friday at Last!

Whew! What a day. Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. My old boss's wife died of cancer and the funeral was yesterday. It was a beautiful service for a beautiful, precious woman. Her husband actually spoke about her life and how she was still laughing and joking the day before her passing. There wasn't a dry eye in the place when he finished. It made me realize just how precious life is and that we go through life and may never tell the people close to us just how much we love them. I always try to say "I love you" after a conversation with any of my family and friends.

This is not something that I was taught as a child, but something I have learned since becoming a Christian. "The greatest commandment is to love one another." And when you love one another, you won't have to worry about breaking the 10 commandments will you? I didn't grow up hearing those words. As a matter of fact, the first time my mother told me she loved me was in 1978. Working for a utility company, we are not allowed to leave during hurricanes. Vance and our son, Vance, stayed in town while the rest of my family evacuated. Mama told me she loved me over the phone right before they were leaving town. What a shock; I had never heard those words from her. Vance was brought up the same way. It wasn't until after his mother got saved that she told him she loved him. She didn't hear her parents say those words until her mother was dying and her father said "Don't leave me. I love you." We changed all that and always tell our sons we love them. It's still harder for Vance to say those words than it is for me. I say them several times a day to all kinds of people.

Well, tomorrow I go and weigh-in. Can't wait to see how much I've lost. I'm hoping I have lost the most out of the four of us who are going to Jenny Craig. To win this week, I've got to lose over 3 lbs. I have not deviated from the plan at all. The food is really good. I had turkey, mashed potatoes and green beans almondine tonight, plus a salad and other veggies (broccoli, cauliflower & carrots). I was stuffed. That's the biggest meal so far. I was supposed to eat a fruit afterwards, so I ate about 10 grapes. I couldn't eat any more than that. I ate over three hours ago and I'm still stuffed. Can't wait to see what new foods I get next week.

Today at work was really busy. I have only taken 30 minutes for lunch every day this week. I've saved money because I'm not going anywhere for lunch and not using gas. Even though the meals cost money each week, I believe I'm going to come out ahead and save money. I'm beginning to like fruit again.

Tabitha called this morning. Trent is doing better, but still has a cough. He's a real trooper; wanting to go to school. She kept him home yesterday, but he begged to go today.

Well, I'm getting real sleepy, so I'm going to go to bed. Will let you know the results tomorrow. Goodnight and God bless.......... And, if I haven't told you lately - I LOVE YOU!!!

Things Are Going Well

Yes, things are going well. Work is going okay. Was able to get caught up today. That's a pretty major accomplishment. Oops! Wait a minute - I've still got a month's worth of adjustments to make. Oh well, job security. :>)

Trent went to school today, but Tabitha and the kids were unable to come to church because he was running a fever again. Poor baby. I hate seeing the little ones sick. I hate seeing any of them sick. My husband has been fighting a cold or something since Saturday. Having to take Nyquil every night. That stuff is nasty tasting! I have to really be sick to take it and then I don't sleep all night. Since they took the majority of alcohol out of it, it keeps me awake. I used to sleep really good when it was about 25% alcohol.

I'm still loving the food I'm eating. Haven't found anything that I wouldn't eat again. Jessica called from the Centre today to check on me to see if I had any questions or concerns. Nope, I think I'm doing fine. I think I've lost about 2 1/2 pounds so far. I sure hope so. Can't wait to go Saturday morning and find out how I'm doing. Right now, I'm a little hungry because I got home late from work and didn't have time to cook any veggies to go along with my Mesquite Chicken w/potatoes and broccoli. I ate some grapes, but I'm still hungry. I'll just drink some more water and I'll be fine until tomorrow.

Tonight, church was awesome. We had Ken Malone at our church Sunday morning and he prophesied over the Praise & Worship team that we would go to a higher level and break away from the norm. So, Mrs. Sandi called for a whole service of Praise & Worship. It was so good, but I could hardly talk afterwards. I went places with my voice that I've never gone before. At times, it almost felt like there were angels singing with us.

Now, it's time to say goodnight. I've got a long day ahead tomorrow. A full day at work, except time out for a funeral; then grocery shopping for Daddy.

What a Great Weekend

We had the best time this weekend at Hope for the Heart with Babbie Mason and Donna Douglas. They are so funny and Babbie has a voice that I would love to have. Donna writes beautiful songs and is really funny. We just had the best time! Can't wait to see who they will have next year.

Flo told us to go buy these white t-shirt jackets from Wal-Mart and pick out our colors and she would embroider flip-flops on the jackets and we all wore them on Saturday. We got so many compliments. She even got orders to make two or three more for people who were sitting near us.

Sunday, we had a guest speaker at church and he was really good (Ken Malone). He is the number one intercessor for the State of Florida. He and Dutch Sheets and several others actually have a room in one of the buildings (can't remember if it's the capitol or another State building)where they are allowed to pray the entire time the lawmakers are in session.

Went by to see Mama after church. She has lost so much weight. It hurts to see her like that. She's still just as sassy as ever, but she just doesn't want to eat - says nothing tastes good. Please keep her in your prayers.

I started the Jenny Craig program on Sunday. Wow! The food is sooo good. I haven't found a thing yet that I don't like. I wish I had checked my blood sugar yesterday morning before I started the program, but I didn't. I did check it tonight and it was lower than it's been in months. I know I've only been on the program two days, but maybe I'm eating the right food for a change and it's making a difference. If this program can keep me from being a diabetic, I will sing it's praises forever.

Chad is doing much better, but Trent is sick. He's got a severe case of the croup and bronchitis. He is never sick, so it's doubly sad. He will go to school no matter how he feels, but he had to stay home today and go to the doctor. He has to take breathing treatments and two prescriptions. He was feeling a little better when I called to check on all of them after work. Tabitha said he had a burst of energy and he and Hope were running through the house playing. I could hear them laughing and screaming in the background. I pray he has a good night's sleep tonight and feels better in the morning.

I guess I better get ready for bed. It's going to be a very busy day tomorrow. Goodnight and God bless..........