I did it!

Just wanted to add a picture that made me smile.

I finally joined a GYM! I went in today and did a 30 minute workout on a bike, it feels good. On thursday I will have my first ever workout with a Trainer. I am so excited, I probably wont feel that way on friday. I feel like I am accomplishing something. I don't think that I am over weight, but I do need to tone a little on the tummy. I have been asked "when are you due?" Yea, its time to workout. I want to continue walking with my friend Heidi and Tristan. I also hope to join Trish at the GYM in the afternoons. We belong to the same GYM.

I am feeling much better today than I did yesterday. I have gotten some great support from my hubby and friends.

Thank you for answering my prayers God, I needed it. AMEN!

Hurt & Confused

I have had depressing family drama happen over the weekend. Well, we will start with last wednesday. I was told by my 3 year olds Awana coordinator that I need to attend awana's to help him join in on the routine of activities. Um, he is 3 and on the go 24/7. I don't really understand because he is doing his Bear Hugs (awana book) and bringing home projects he did. What is he not participating in? She said that the kids were stepping on him because they were singing and he was laying on the floor. Um, he is 3. They want them to start 2 years before they start kindergarden. I plan on starting when he is 5. I will have to wait and see if he is ready then or not when he is closer to that time. So, I will have to miss bible study and see what the deal is this week. Like I said, I didn't really understand what he was doing wrong, except for act like a 3 year old. Maybe most of the kids start when they are 4, I don't know. We will see on wednesday!

And then on friday, My husband and I dropped off my boys at a family members home and saw that some roommates were smoking tobacco out of a huka. This is not something I need my 11 and 3 year old seeing. Come to find out, there is a lot more going on. I am so depressed that I had to make the decision to not allow my kids at their home anymore. Sometimes I feel that we as Christians are given a certain heightened common sense. I know my husband and I have made the right decision. I have cried so much about this. Family is so important and it has hurt me deeply. When I talked to one of the people involved they said that I was being ignorant and childish about the situation and then continued to laugh at me. WHAT! I didn't even know what to say to that. I just cried. The family member in-charge of this household said "I will talk to them", Not, "Oh no, this is not going to continue in my home".

I am at a loss for words........

Please Lord give me strength. I need you to guide me through this hurt and confusion. Thank You Lord.

Ranet

RANET you say? Rae + Janet = Ranet. We have been best friends for about 6 years now. We will continue to be best friends but, she and her family are moving to Arizona, on SATURDAY!

I took her out last night for dinner and drinks. The place we went to for drinks was beautiful. Stone Brewery. They have a garden outside to sit in, tall trees, pond, waterfalls, tables and chairs in the grass. It was really nice to sit and talk without the loudness of others to bother us. We didn't talk about her moving, I think it is to hard for both of us. We just talked and laughed, like we always do. Rae has been a great friend. I wished that God would have been more present in her life, but I pray everyday for her return. She is a Christian that has gotten caught up in the "world" and lost sight of what God wants from us. I think that happens a lot to people. They are more concerned with what others think and not concerned enough with what GOD is thinking. We were just talking about this in Bible Study last week. How we are conforming to what is going on around us. The Bible says "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind" Romans 12:2a. My prayer is that Rae will be transformed and in turn she will be a much happier and fulfilled person. I pray that GOD will do amazing things in her life. She deserves it. I love you Rae!