Oh My Goodness

That's all I can say right now about life. Oh My Goodness!!

There is so much going on and it is hard to keep up and to stay focused on one thing. For those who don't know we have moved! We now are residents of Souderton, PA. We did not want to move but with Addyson (the baby) coming in February we needed more room in our place. It is amazing the difference in Logan's behavior as well. I never really thought about it but before we told Logan that he could only play in about a 3 foot area....otherwise he was getting into things he shouldent have. Now he has much more room and he is able to play nicer.

It seems like the Episcopal Church has some problems right now. Now I am passionate about many things but how can the church say that they follow the teachings of Jesus when they are so discrimintory against people? It just does not make sense to me.

Anyway, It has been a rough month, I have been sick -- I have had back problems and then there was a death of a six year old child in the after school program. I was asked to speak at it and that was one of the hardest things I have ever done professionally.

But now it is Christmas. I am excited for Christmas. It is one of the first times in my life that either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day I am not going to be with my family. I am kinda upset about that but that's the way life is when you work in a church and you have a family yourself. Katie could not get off Christmas week so we are going home the week after New Year's. But it actually works better for our family anyway.

I am sorry this Blog seems very random and scattered. I am not really getting deep into anything, but I have to get back to work. I have a meeting soon and I need to get ready for it. Plus I need to start writing my sermon for the week and a number of other things. I am going to post something later this week, I promise.

New Life with Love

So here I am today -- getting ready to do another wedding at the church. It is kinda cool this time because the people who are getting married I kinda know. I guess once you start to build those relationships the weddings become more meaningful in some ways. But weddings bring me back to Katie's and my wedding. Such good memories!

I think that our wedding was the last time - I guess for awhile that we can have that many people who love and care for us in one place at one time. While it is such a good day, it goes by so fast and the fact that there ARE so many people there who love you and want to talk with you, you don't really get to spend that quality time that you want with them.

On a different note, I have been thinking a lot about my health lately. I have been committed to getting healither for the last few months. Ever since I got my Cinch Kit from Shaklee I have really wanted to be good with it, I really want to get healthier and to feel better. Maybe one of the reasons I have been feeling sick lately and having other problems is because of my health. I don't know -- but when I started I got a cold and I was out for a week. Then my back hurt and that still bothers me a little but that's been going on for the last three weeks. Now I feel up to speed a bit and I can jump back on that horse. I hope to get in a rhythm and stick to it somewhat during thanksgiving. Part of me wants to wait but part of me knows that I can't wait because then something else will come up.

Well that's all for today, I think I hear the bride so I should go and get ready.

Found this on a blog

I found this on a blog and I thought it was pretty neat. Something to think about as the Holiday's approach. I usually don't like to think or talk about Christmas until after Thanksgiving.....but there is an exception to every rule (plus we talk get in the mode for Christmas once Halloween is over).

In anticipation of the fast approaching holiday season...
“The Month Before Christmas”
by Jaena Womack

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the town,
Every person was busy – no joy to be found.

With their calendars full and great plans made with care,
They knew that the holidays soon would be there.

I’m all ready to go, with my red Santa’s cap
Though I’d rather hole up for a long winter’s nap!

The family is coming for turkey and pie;
There is work to be done; there are groceries to buy:

Cranberries, plum pudding, mincemeat and hams,
Flour, sugar, eggnog, marshmallows, and yams,

Cashews and pretzels and chocolate for dipping,
And full-caffeine hazelnut coffee for sipping,

I can’t forget ice cream -- six quarts, Neopolitan --
Good grief! I may need a sleigh just to haul it in!

Yes, it’s happened again: preparations gone wild,
And I’m half-Martha Stewart half-Julia Child.

Yet there’s still more to do! Let me show you my list –
I have shopping and wrapping and my kids insist

That we spend one whole day finding just the right tree,
Then we finally select one at least nine foot three

Which we drag to our house through the ice and the sleet…
(Never mind that our ceiling is only eight feet.)

Now it’s off to the mall for a fourteen-hour sale
With holiday coupons received in the mail.

With such bargains around…well, it isn’t too hard
To max out my VISA and Discover card.

So I head for our home with my presents in tow
And if this year is much like the past years, I know

As I pull in the driveway and walk through the door,
I’ll be greeted by sounds of my husband’s loud snore.

My children have fallen asleep on their beds
With clothes still on bodies and hats still on heads.

I grab the remote and turn off the TV,
Collapse on the couch, almost too tired to see…

I’ve run myself ragged with plans so sublime
Now I ask, “What’s the point? Is it all worth my time?”

In the silence I treasure a brief interlude;
My thoughts become clear, and I humbly conclude

That it’s not in the presents wrapped under the tree,
It’s not in the friends or the family you see,

Of course it’s not Rudolph or old Santa Claus,
Or donating money to some worthy cause.

No, it all traces back to the night long ago…
To the mother and child and the story we know

But we often forget as we bustle around,
The true meaning of Christmas can only be found

In the birth of a baby – the long-promised king
Who caused shepherds to wonder and angels to sing.

That’s why we celebrate, though some don’t know,
Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, and so…

What I whisper aloud as I turn out the light
Is not, “Merry Christmas, to all a good night.”

Rather “Glory to God in the highest” and then
“Peace on the earth and good will to all men.”

Sick of being sick

So last Saturday I woke up in the middle of the night not feeling good. I guess things have come to pass where I had to go to the doctor's today. So needless to say my abliity's on Cinich has been diminished some. I have found for me to be successful I need to work out daily. That is not just walking or swimming but it is lifiting weights.

I have some medicine now and I rested today. I have a busy weekend. Tomorrow I am doing more on my internship project. Then on Sunday I have church. So I will be busy.

That is all I have for today.

Update

So I wanted to update how I am doing on Cinch. I am proud to say that I am doing pretty good. Overall I am staying on the plan. Thursday was difficult since it was my day off and I was at home all day. I only had one shake at my meal because I LOVE breakfast and I wanted a good breakfast. But I did not go overboard which was good.

I have been to the gym a few times. I have not gone as much as I would like. I know using sleep as an excuse is not the greatest but it is the truth. Last week the average time I went to bed was 11:30 and I would have to get up at 5:45 to make it to the gym so I could be to work on time. So I made it twice. Thursday I did not make it (my day off) because Katie was home sick from work and Logan was as well. But I did go on Friday and had a good work out. I don't think I will have time to go this weekend....but I am going to be running around a lot.

That's how things are going so far. Not much to update on any type of weight loss. I am feeling good and that is the most important thing to me right now. On Tuesday I am going to measure myself and weigh myself again.

Day One

Day one on Cinch -- It has been a good day. I did get up at 5:45 to go to the gym but by the time I got ready and somewhat awake I did not leave until 7:00. So instead of lifting I swam. It was very good. I swam about 300 yards and it felt good. I felt my heart rate go up and my arms started to feel it by the end. Then I went into the hot tub and that was nice and relaxing. I did weigh myself and I hate to admit this but I will because I want to put everything out there to get as much support as possible I am at 344. Now with Cinich the pounds might not come off right away but inches will. That's the power of Luciene in the shakes. But either way I will be happy (pounds or inches or both!).

I decided to put the tea in my water bottle. I did not want to use it at first because of the little caffiene it has in it. But I decided that it would be the best for me overall. Plus it says that you use it with 8oz of water but I put it in 32 oz. For those who don't know I am somewhat allergic to caffiene so that's why I don't want it. I won't die or anything but I will see if it has an effect on me.

I have a Shaklee training tonight so I am driving right from work to there and that does not get over until around 8:30 or so. So I decided to have my shake while I take my trip there. It was good because we had a lunch meeting.

I have been good so far today. It is day one so you would think that I could handle it :) I did forget my cinch bars at home. So that has been hard but not terribly because we have been running around all day.

Now I am off to play with the kids for the afternoon. Afternoons are usually pretty easy as far as hunger wise. I am running around so much I usually do'nt think about food. In fact, I am more thirsty than anything else. I am glad I have my water bottle. I hope to finish it by the end of the work day.

I might write more tonight if I am not too tired. If not I will check in tomorrow for day two!

Cinch The Inch

Cinch is here!! I can't believe it. I am SO ready to get started. For those of you who do not know what Chinch is you can go here. Last Thursday I went to the gym and I got a plan. The trainer gave me some good advice as to what to do when I work out. I plan on weighing myself tomorrow and I am going to measure myself.

I have had it and I need to do something and I know that Cinch is the way to go. After everything I have heard I have liked. The main thing that I am worried about is about being hungry throughout the day. But with this plan I could be okay.

I will keep you updated as to how I do, you can read it here or at my other blog