It’s been almost 10 years since I met my husband, Preston. Since my mom is not on my email list, I can share with you that we met on an online dating site. Although it was not a love-at-first-site kind of romance, (one day I’ll share all the juicy details with you) our love of…
My struggle with my weight began about 40 years ago after the birth of my first child. From the busyness of motherhood, I put my needs on the back burner. Nighttime became my time to relax and snack. Slowly, I started putting on the pounds. Back then, I could diet with some success, only to…
“There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven.” Ecclessiates 3:1 AMP What season of your life are you in? My sweet friend, Laura, went through a difficult time in the past couple of years as her father was nearing the end of his life. It was…
“So teach us to number our days, That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 AMP As I gracefully move into the second half of my life, one of my favorite scriptures has become Psalm 90:12. As I pour through old photos, I’m realizing more and more how quickly time passes….
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 Have you ever looked at something so beautiful that you were in awe of the love, care, time, and dedication that went into creating something so inspiring? It might have been…
I have been down the road of trying to lose weight many times. I actually have records of my weight and measurements that date back to 1979, after the birth of my first child. I knew ‘HOW’ to lose weight. I just didn’t know how to ‘KEEP IT OFF’. Each time I was determined to…
I love the competition. If you want me to succeed at something, just tell me what the standard is and I will try to beat it. However, over the years, I recognize this character trait has become both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because it allows me to do things that I…
Growing up I never struggled with my weight. In fact, when I got married I was a size 0 (yes zero)! But after the birth of my first child, my struggle with gaining weight began, and I was never the same. So from that point on, I struggled with my weight for 26 years. When…