I'm still reading the book MOM. Oh my goodness it is SO good!!! I mean there are things in there that really make you think and want to become a better person. In the chapter about loving your husband in front of the children, it's excellent. It says that when your husband gets home or you get home, you should give each other 15 minutes to spend with each other. Of course hug and kiss the children but let the children know that these 15 minutes are very important for mom and dad. It helps them to see how much you love each other and how dedicated you are to each other. WOW. When you show the children how much your spouse means to you it helps them be more secure. They might complain but that's ok, they know they are still important.
You know it's true. I'm very affectionate with my husband, we've always shown afffection in front of the children, they know we've gone on dates, etc. My husband is right now teaching our son how to be a husband and our daughters how a man should treat his wife. Same with me
In a few months I'll be going out of town for 2 weeks, the thought of being away from my husband that long kills me but I have to go. Yet I'll use that time to flirt with him :).
Then it goes on about how important sex is to your husband. I'll have to get the book so I can explain it better. It's also is funny so it's a bonus ;)
Be blessed
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
1-23
I am reading a fabulous book by Holly Anderson. It's called MOM, becoming the mother every child needs and every husband desires. It's a great book, it goes into how to spend quality time with your children, how to build a relationship especially with trust. Then it goes on to talk about how to love your husband in front of your children. Man I have laughed a ton through this book. It goes into how to have a vision for your relationship with your children. Just trust me a great book.
I've been losing weight and very happy about it!!! I don't have much of an appetite lately but that's ok, I'm also very determined to put healthy things in my body. I've been walking for at least 20 minutes 4-5 days a week. I'm thinking about doing it twice a day. I also want to get the hip hop abs workout dvds. So I can dance my buns away. It's a good feeling losing weight :)
I've been quite sleepy today so I think I'm going to take a nap. be blessed
I've been losing weight and very happy about it!!! I don't have much of an appetite lately but that's ok, I'm also very determined to put healthy things in my body. I've been walking for at least 20 minutes 4-5 days a week. I'm thinking about doing it twice a day. I also want to get the hip hop abs workout dvds. So I can dance my buns away. It's a good feeling losing weight :)
I've been quite sleepy today so I think I'm going to take a nap. be blessed
Monday, January 14, 2008
Refreshed
Yesterday my family went to church. At first my husband didn't want to but I needed to be there. So we go into the sanctuary and worship starts. The spirit within me was just dancing, rejoicing, and worshiping with everything. I didn't want to pray for anything all I wanted to do was thank God for all the wonderful, great things He's done for me and my family. After service was done I walked out so refreshed.
I've been making sure I take walks for at least 15-20 minutes. I feel so much better because of it. I think it's helped my body to release stress and let go of all the pressures I've been under. I watched the sunset a few nights ago while I was on the phone talking to a friend and it was very beautiful. It's those small things that make me happy.
I read something today that caught my eye. Dr. Wayne Dyer has a book called Change your thoughts, change your life. here is something he wrote; People look the way they look, period-criticism is not always necessary or helpful. See the unfolding of the Tao inside everyone, including yourself, and be at peace with what you observe. I like that, I mean if we let go of always judging things and people how much more peaceful would our lives be? Or if you see something that is negative, why not say a prayer for that person, or send blessings their way? I have been trying to do that more and more. I feel so much more peace in my life.
Life is wonderful, I want to live it the best way I know, I don't want it filled with hurt, pressure, problems, etc Don't get me wrong I think when we go through problems to help refine who we are. I do wonder though if we read the bible, listened to what monks have said, and others how much less we would have to go through problems to get what God tells us?
I must go for now, be blessed
I've been making sure I take walks for at least 15-20 minutes. I feel so much better because of it. I think it's helped my body to release stress and let go of all the pressures I've been under. I watched the sunset a few nights ago while I was on the phone talking to a friend and it was very beautiful. It's those small things that make me happy.
I read something today that caught my eye. Dr. Wayne Dyer has a book called Change your thoughts, change your life. here is something he wrote; People look the way they look, period-criticism is not always necessary or helpful. See the unfolding of the Tao inside everyone, including yourself, and be at peace with what you observe. I like that, I mean if we let go of always judging things and people how much more peaceful would our lives be? Or if you see something that is negative, why not say a prayer for that person, or send blessings their way? I have been trying to do that more and more. I feel so much more peace in my life.
Life is wonderful, I want to live it the best way I know, I don't want it filled with hurt, pressure, problems, etc Don't get me wrong I think when we go through problems to help refine who we are. I do wonder though if we read the bible, listened to what monks have said, and others how much less we would have to go through problems to get what God tells us?
I must go for now, be blessed
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The new year
Like many people in the world I have a few extra pounds that I need to shed. Over the last few years I gained 30 pounds and want them gone. When Dr.s say the affects stress has on the body, boy they aren't kidding. Over the past 10 years I've had a lot of different types of stress and it took it's toll on my body. 7 yrs ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I have learned a whole lot about it. 2 years ago I also went through adrenal fatigue, when researching it I found it takes about 3 yrs to recover. I can sure testify to that.
Our reaction to situations in our lives really make a huge difference. Our body tries to tell us slow down, calm down, I need attention, etc. when we don't listen everything about us suffers. God has given us many wonderful tools to help us deal with stressful times in our life. In my quest to better health I have been blessed with finding wonderful Dr.s, articles, magazines, tv shows. When Oprah, Dr. Phil, VH1 and others had shows on successful weight loss it really helped to motivate me and teach me. I have been getting accupuncture and LOVE it, I had a deep massage a few days ago...ouch but I needed to get the knots in my back worked out. I really believe all this should be covered by our insurance company instead of just covering perscriptions. Our body knows how to heal, we just have to listen and do the things it needs to get us back to that point.
Learning to let go of alot of needless worry is a big step. I recently had someone break my heart and it was my oldest daughter. I think what she is doing is a big mistake, the bad thing is she didn't even talk to me about what she was thinking about doing, when she finally told me what she was wanting to do it was on the phone and her attitude was rude, I told her I didn't agree, but this wasn't an arguement, we would discuss it when she got home. She was supposed to come home to get some things and take care of other things but she backed out. She text me that she wasn't coming home and would talk to me later.......days later she wants me to clean up her mess for her and I was mad. I asked God to please give me wisdom and peace in this situation. As usual God is very faithful to help me. I called my daughter and told her I would do this thing she asked but it was only because it pertained to her education. I told her I was mad and hurt that she has shut me out of her life for 2 weeks and then when she makes such a big decision she treated me totally wrong. I told her I am an awesome mom, I don't care what anyone says, I'm a good person. Yes I have my fault like everyone else but I try my best to be fair, patient, loving and to be the best person I can. I didn't deserve the treatment from her.
She agreed. Did it hurt yes!!! I did alot of deep breathing that my Dr. and friend Jim taught me. I didn't eat much but I made sure I took my vitamins, drank lots of water. I remembered the many scriptures I've read in the bible. One morning I woke up and the first thought was peace be still. Ok I get it! I went to the farm and cried my eyes out while petting one of the horses, who stood there and kept nugging me.
In talking to a friend who also had been talking to my mom, she wondered how I'm not freaking out. I asked her what good is it going to do for me to freak out? What is it going to do for my body? Nothing.....I am a mother, I love my daughter no matter what and she will someday realize what she's done.
So in my quest for the best health and trying to get over my heart ache I've been walking more. I also have a small indoor trampoline I bounce on. here's a tip for any parent........they are great to get energy out of children too !!!! I told my husband I want to lose this weight so I can be hot for him. Then I thought why should I wait? I mean I'm hot now, even with this added cushin. how many of us think we have to wait till we are thinner to begin to live the way we want? I can still wear cute/sexy clothing, It's all in how I feel about myself right? So why wait? I'm not going to, as I'm on my weightloss journey I'm going to continue to do things to make me happy and feel good about myself!!!
Life is good, I'm going to live it to the fullest :):):)
Be blessed everyone
Our reaction to situations in our lives really make a huge difference. Our body tries to tell us slow down, calm down, I need attention, etc. when we don't listen everything about us suffers. God has given us many wonderful tools to help us deal with stressful times in our life. In my quest to better health I have been blessed with finding wonderful Dr.s, articles, magazines, tv shows. When Oprah, Dr. Phil, VH1 and others had shows on successful weight loss it really helped to motivate me and teach me. I have been getting accupuncture and LOVE it, I had a deep massage a few days ago...ouch but I needed to get the knots in my back worked out. I really believe all this should be covered by our insurance company instead of just covering perscriptions. Our body knows how to heal, we just have to listen and do the things it needs to get us back to that point.
Learning to let go of alot of needless worry is a big step. I recently had someone break my heart and it was my oldest daughter. I think what she is doing is a big mistake, the bad thing is she didn't even talk to me about what she was thinking about doing, when she finally told me what she was wanting to do it was on the phone and her attitude was rude, I told her I didn't agree, but this wasn't an arguement, we would discuss it when she got home. She was supposed to come home to get some things and take care of other things but she backed out. She text me that she wasn't coming home and would talk to me later.......days later she wants me to clean up her mess for her and I was mad. I asked God to please give me wisdom and peace in this situation. As usual God is very faithful to help me. I called my daughter and told her I would do this thing she asked but it was only because it pertained to her education. I told her I was mad and hurt that she has shut me out of her life for 2 weeks and then when she makes such a big decision she treated me totally wrong. I told her I am an awesome mom, I don't care what anyone says, I'm a good person. Yes I have my fault like everyone else but I try my best to be fair, patient, loving and to be the best person I can. I didn't deserve the treatment from her.
She agreed. Did it hurt yes!!! I did alot of deep breathing that my Dr. and friend Jim taught me. I didn't eat much but I made sure I took my vitamins, drank lots of water. I remembered the many scriptures I've read in the bible. One morning I woke up and the first thought was peace be still. Ok I get it! I went to the farm and cried my eyes out while petting one of the horses, who stood there and kept nugging me.
In talking to a friend who also had been talking to my mom, she wondered how I'm not freaking out. I asked her what good is it going to do for me to freak out? What is it going to do for my body? Nothing.....I am a mother, I love my daughter no matter what and she will someday realize what she's done.
So in my quest for the best health and trying to get over my heart ache I've been walking more. I also have a small indoor trampoline I bounce on. here's a tip for any parent........they are great to get energy out of children too !!!! I told my husband I want to lose this weight so I can be hot for him. Then I thought why should I wait? I mean I'm hot now, even with this added cushin. how many of us think we have to wait till we are thinner to begin to live the way we want? I can still wear cute/sexy clothing, It's all in how I feel about myself right? So why wait? I'm not going to, as I'm on my weightloss journey I'm going to continue to do things to make me happy and feel good about myself!!!
Life is good, I'm going to live it to the fullest :):):)
Be blessed everyone
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year
My family and I went on vacation for Christmas. It was awesome being with friends and family. My son was able to play in the snow, it had been almost 3 years since he last seen snow. The temperature was really quite nice, I was a little afraid it would get below 20 and it didn't. When we got home my animals were so happy to see me. It's amazing how good it feels to be back home.
I started talking to an old boyfriend. Believe it or not the things he's gone through with his ex wife helps me with my situation. Also since his children are grown and mine are growing the things he says really makes sense. Maybe there is a reason we've reconnected? We got on the subject of God and he pretty much says God doesn't talk to him. OOOH that is so not true. So we'll see. He sure doesn't realize the door he opened with me on that....poor guy LOL.
I think I mentioned in other blogs that I had acupuncture twice. I think having it the second time really made a difference. In fact I want another appointment!!! I am feeling lighter inside, my sex drive is also coming back wooo hooo especially for my poor husband. I never would deny him but I'm sure it hasn't always been fun knowing your wife isn't into it. We've been together a little over 9 years and I swear I love him more everyday. I have friends that are going through a very hard time in their marriages and I look at mine and am very thankful for what we have. It wasn't always that way, once we were able to communicate and open up our relationship really took off.
I was watching Creflo Dollar this morning and he was talking about the seeds we sow in our lives. That is so true! I surround myself with positive words and most of all God's word. When the seeds are planted they sure do blossom the more you tend to them. I find that I'm able to plant seeds in others to help their lives be better. That is freakin awesome!
I have to end this, the hubby and I have some errands to do. May you all have a blessed and prosperous new year.
I started talking to an old boyfriend. Believe it or not the things he's gone through with his ex wife helps me with my situation. Also since his children are grown and mine are growing the things he says really makes sense. Maybe there is a reason we've reconnected? We got on the subject of God and he pretty much says God doesn't talk to him. OOOH that is so not true. So we'll see. He sure doesn't realize the door he opened with me on that....poor guy LOL.
I think I mentioned in other blogs that I had acupuncture twice. I think having it the second time really made a difference. In fact I want another appointment!!! I am feeling lighter inside, my sex drive is also coming back wooo hooo especially for my poor husband. I never would deny him but I'm sure it hasn't always been fun knowing your wife isn't into it. We've been together a little over 9 years and I swear I love him more everyday. I have friends that are going through a very hard time in their marriages and I look at mine and am very thankful for what we have. It wasn't always that way, once we were able to communicate and open up our relationship really took off.
I was watching Creflo Dollar this morning and he was talking about the seeds we sow in our lives. That is so true! I surround myself with positive words and most of all God's word. When the seeds are planted they sure do blossom the more you tend to them. I find that I'm able to plant seeds in others to help their lives be better. That is freakin awesome!
I have to end this, the hubby and I have some errands to do. May you all have a blessed and prosperous new year.
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