I just wanted to touch base. I am leaving town for a couple of days and will miss my cyber friends! Before I leave, I do have some random stuff to share.
1. I just started following my own blog! LOL Don’t ask me how it happened. I don’t understand myself. I have a new follower and I wanted to thank her for following my blog. I clicked on her picture, but it didn’t look like she had her own blog. I thought I’d send her a friend request (or whatever it is you can do when people don’t have blogs) and it said I needed to sign in, blah blah blah. The next thing I know, I am following my own blog. Ha, well at least I have one more follower now. Seriously though, I am trying to remove myself. Whew, ok — I just did it. I figured out how to remove myself (ha). So new follower, Cathi, thank you for following me. I really am not this ditzy. Am I?
2. You will NOT believe what my mother said to me yesterday. I stopped by my parent’s house to take them some lunch. (Did I really have time? No. Was I in a big hurry — YES.) My mother said, “I saw Princess scratching her head the other day. Does your cat have fleas?” WHAT!?!?!? LOL! She was suggesting my daughter had fleas because she scratched her head. Oh brother … I tried not to be offended and I tried to keep my answer light, but my response was, “Mama, do you have fleas? You scratch your head sometimes too.” (No worries, I did assure her that my daughter does not have fleas.) My daddy just kept eating and shaking his head as if he couldn’t believe she said that. Sigh — for any of you who might be concerned — our cat has flea protection. Ha. This is just one of many comments that I get during my visits. Please forgive me. I really do respect my parents and I try to honor them. That comment just came out of left field and I thought you’d get a snicker out of it. Don’t judge me. Ha.
Below is a picture my sister just posted on facebook (and I snagged it). This was taken at Christmas. My brother Doug, sister Kathy, and our sweet daddy. Poor thing had a huge hole in his head for all of his Christmas pictures. And yes, that is me peeking over his shoulder.
3. On Tuesday, I ate like someone was going to steal all of the food in our house. I don’t know what happened. I think I am getting closer and closer to complete freedom and my flesh is rebelling. I can only blame myself though. Yesterday, I asked the Lord to help me by the power of His Spirit and I did great. Thank You Father! Here is a quick video I posted on youtube yesterday morning. Thankfully — it was a good day food-wise. This leads me to another point. I wish there was more of a weight loss community on blogger. Youtube has a big weight loss community — that is where I get support (and a kick in the bottom when I need it). Just in case you’re wondering why I vlogged about my struggle …
4. The weather here as been beautiful, but cold weather is coming back to get us. Sniff, sniff. I hope my new ferns will be OK through this winter chill of the low 30’s coming this weekend. Perhaps I should bring them in the house. Hmmm.
5. I still feel like something is holding me back at church. I haven’t stepped up and started serving yet. After so many years of wearing so many ministry hats — am I just fearful of being burned again? Have I lost confidence in myself? (Which is ridiculous because my confidence should be in Christ.) Last night the prayer coordinator handed me the microphone to pray. She kept waiting for me to willingly walk up to take it, but I wouldn’t. What is wrong with me? Argh. Am I waiting for us to join the church? We have been there three years and still haven’t joined. I’m waiting on my hubby and he is taking his time. :-/
6. Just in case you are wondering what books I have sitting next to my chair at the moment: The Diet Alternative by Diane Hampton, Power to Heal by Joan Hunter, Healing the Whole Man Handbook by Joan Hunter, In a Dream, In a Vision of the Night by Susan Noone Riddle, Prayers that Break Curses by John Eckhardt, and Biblical Foundations of Freedom — Destroying Satan’s Lies With God’s Truth by Art Mathias, Prayers that Rout Demons by John Eckhardt, and last but not least — a set of teaching CD’s I just received yesterday: Prayers that Heal the Heart (Prayer counseling that breaks every yoke) by Dr. Mark Virkler. Woo hoo! Did you know I could read all of these at once? Ha.
7. I purchased the SWEETEST book for my Princess the other day. She loves it and has almost memorized the story. Look at that little llama. Isn’t he precious? I am in love with this cutie patootie book!
BTW … Surely you know that I am never compensated for the books or products that I mention. Ha, I’d like to be (hint hint), but I just share what I enjoy.
Well, I’m sure you’ve had enough of my randomness for today. Thanks for visiting and I pray you have an awesome weekend!
I love your randomness and I love you. I hope you have a wonderful time away and indeed we will certainly miss you.
Thank you for all your sweet comments on my blog(s).
Hugs, blessings, and prayers, andrea
Good morning sister Beth. I'm starting my day laughing here. Too funny with everything you mentioned. Except breaking your fast! What's wrong with you? You could have shared that homemade potato salad with me? LOL.
Just like in our spiritual journey, so many turns on the right or left side. But when we just focus on what's ahead and not get distracted, I know the One we're focusing on will help us finish this journey. I think you're doing great. You look great! And it's awesome that you're aware of your struggle and is quick to ask for the Spirit's help. Praying for the Lord to continue to guide you and protect you. Everytime I open your site, the mile counter is the first thing to come up. I haven't even exercised this past 2 weeks [I used to go take a walk in the nearby park]. So much pollen and it bothers my allergy. So my exercise is just doing household chores. How much calories do I burn if my mouth is also working? I just wonder 🙂
That pic with your dad is precious. You remind me of myself. I'm also close with my dad. My mom, too. But she was the first one to go Home and the more I got closer with my dad. I know you love your mom [and your dad].
Like the randomness with this post. It gives us a glimpse of what keeps you busy! Take care. Be strong in the Lord's mighty power!
LOL! I love you, my friend! Can't say as the potato salad would have been calling me. I really dislike mayonnaise. More like, the SUGAR would have been calling me. Wait a minute. It calls me every second of every day! D.T. and I are on a diet and exercise plan (if you want to call it that), too. I lost 1/2 pound yesterday, and he lost 2+ pounds. What's with that? Why is it easier for men to lose weight? Keep me accountable, please!!! I really want to do this once and for all! Oh, and when this summer can we all get together again in… Raleigh, was it?
I think I am getting closer and closer to complete freedom and my flesh is rebelling.
boy, did this statement ever touch my spirit Beth…I can't tell you how much it ministered to me and gave me encouragement and hope.
Instead of beating myself up for 'failing', I am seeing the struggles I've been having in a new light, God's light.Closer and closer…and NOTHING is going to thwart the plans that God has for my life…Hallelujah!
I don't think we can get fleas from the animals,,LOL..
What a great post…the randomness allows us a glimpse into your busy life!
Have a great weekend…you must be heading to the mountains!
Love,
Beth
Good morning Beth! I love the randomness too and also love your weight loss ticker, which I hadn't noticed before! I am going to replace my 'Bubby clock' with a weight loss ticker after he is here. Then you'll have another blogger connection who is thrilled about weight loss too!
You may have heard about this site before, but if not, you should go check out 'The Lord's Table' at settingcaptivesfree.com. It was a wonderful help to me at one point and looks at weight loss from a Biblical standpoint. I plan to head back there soon after baby too.
Have a blessed day Beth!
I can't believe that you have lost soo much weight…was is your secret? I need to lose 30 pounds and I really want some help…Do share!!!
Enjoy your time away sweetness!! I like the picture of you and your family…so sweet. I follow my blog anonymously, lol, so I can make sure my blogs and photos are posting in the feed okay. Great video! Moms…yesterday I had to deal with hurt feelings because of mine.
I like your random posts! Hope you have a nice time away!
Come on over for a visit when you get a chance! I have a surprise for you! Be sure to send me an email w/ your info! 🙂
Wylie
You are always such a bright spot in my day…especially when you post a vlog! I just love hearing your sweet voice and how real you are with all of us. I know that losing weight can be a struggle. Just know that I'm keeping you close in my prayers and NEVER forget that there is nothing, NOTHING, that you and God can't conquer together! Big hugs and blessings coming your way!
Thanks for sharing and a special thanks for the video. You are so honest it inspires. You are so real it inspires. You are surrendered to the Lord and it inspires. About the compulsion, I am with you that this too shall pass.
There is only one calling to serve. And it doesn't come from the preacher or the choir.
Be well. Be blessed. And be a blessing.
That was some random stuff. That book is adorable. We have read it before. Too funny about following your own blog. I follow mine but only so I can see my updates on the dashboard to see what everyone else sees. LOL
Your mother is a hoot. Had to laugh out loud.
Hugs,
Mimi
I enjoyed this post sis. Enjoy your time away, I love you.
Girlfriend, your randomness and honesty tickle me!
Have a great time away with friends.
Blessings.
love your randomness…:)
i can totally relate to the flea thing, too…sounds like something my mom would say! heehee!!
Fun and TRUTH in this post. I know you are away but I wrote you a note in e-Mail to reconnect – as I have Edie to thank for that!
I love this story book – because God speaks to me through Children's books all the time – really – I'm reading a new one right now! So fun when He does it because I know I need to search deeply with my spiritual eyes to see and hear the message that is in them!
Choosing JOY in the Reconnecting,
Stephanie
JESUS ONLY in 2010
I feel you on the not stepping up thing. I was asked to serve by leading out in my boys SS class and I reluctantly agreed. At my last church I was overinvolved, I think, and I burned my candle at both ends until there was nothing left.
That, and, yk, I still have some of that bitterness sitting in my mental fridge of leftovers. 🙂
This post made my head itch.
And I was also involved in a LOT (nearly everything) at my previous church, so I have also been slow to commit to serve. Sunday School once a month is a good place for me for now…