We are off this morning to our denomination's district conference. We'll be back later in the week. The children and I will be relaxing by the pool while Dan is in meetings. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it!
I've recently discovered your blog. Along with several other encouraging Christian blogs you've inspired me to start my own! I hope you have a great time away !
Enjoy your time in the pool with the children, Terri. With this hot weather, a pool will feel real good. I hope Mom has her pool all set for the summer for I am looking forward to using it. The temps today were 104 degrees at 3 pm. Stepping into our garage is like stepping into an oven. Hope your temps are in a better range.
I hope Dan finds some time to join you in the pool.
Despite the unexpected busyness and interruptions, I have been plugging away at my weight loss as well as writing the plant-based, whole food cookbook. Recipe testing fell by the wayside the past two weeks, but I've still gotten a good chunk of the book done. I also got on the scale this morning for another one pound loss which makes a total of 61 lbs. since I started this journey back in July. It's second nature at this point and I have so much more energy and feel healthy. The only negative is that because I've lost so much weight I'm seeing some sagging, crepe-papery skin happening. Yuck. Some of that is age and I need to figure out some toning exercises. It's definitely a life-style change, but a positive one which I'm so thankful I started on. The pictures above are a small selection of meals I've eaten the past two months and many of those will be included in the book. This will be a printable e-book as I find that will be the easiest and most cost ...
Those of you who are methodical and think things through before acting or responding probably don't have to reflect on the saying, "haste makes waste" too much. But for some it's a hard lesson to learn, especially if you are a quick decision maker. I did look up where the saying came from and it was first recorded in the apocryphal Book of Wisdom around 190 BCE. It says, “There is one that toileth and laboureth, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind.” Over time it was shortened to the quip we know today. For myself, it's a lesson I've had to learn. I've spent countless hours throughout the years having to go back and redo something or find solutions to problems brought about by being too hasty in my actions or response in agreeing to do something another wants me to do. To be honest, that later problem is more of what I have struggled with in my life. I have difficulty saying no to people so tend to get caught up in their enthusiasm and agree...
In 2024 I wanted to work on staying connected in three areas of my life - to the Lord, to others and to the purpose He has given to me. In John 15, Jesus uses an analogy that his disciples would have understood very clearly - that of a grape vine. Throughout this passage he uses the word, "remain." He tells his disciples the following 5 things: Branches that don't remain connected to the vine do not bear fruit and are thrown away. Those branches that do bear fruit will be pruned to make them even more fruitful. Jesus reminds them that His word must remain in them in order to be fruitful. He lets them know that they must remain in God's love as they go out and love others. They can't love in their own strength. If they remained connected to the vine then they would produce a lasting fruit that would stand the test of time. My goals and activities all centered around the idea of staying connected and while I did have some distractions, I did a fairly goo...
Have a great time Terri!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time! You'll be missed Terri!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Tina :)
I can understand that it will be a struggle to relax by the pool....but make sure you enjoy your time of refreshment!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time Honey...and I'll be praying for all aspects of the trip :)
ReplyDeleteLove You,
Laura in VA
How lovely - have a great time!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip and enjoy the pool!!!~Wendy
ReplyDeleteI've recently discovered your blog. Along with several other encouraging Christian blogs you've inspired me to start my own!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time away !
Enjoy your time in the pool with the children, Terri. With this hot weather, a pool will feel real good. I hope Mom has her pool all set for the summer for I am looking forward to using it. The temps today were 104 degrees at 3 pm. Stepping into our garage is like stepping into an oven. Hope your temps are in a better range.
ReplyDeleteI hope Dan finds some time to join you in the pool.
Love,
Mom
Oh my very favorite flower! Lilacs!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Terri! Just thought I'd stop by and check out your blog!
Blessings!
Bobbi (Chfweb sister)
Thank you ladies! Phoebe and Bobbi, welcome. I'm glad you found me :-). I just got back a little while ago and will post later.
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