Gold Monday

Monday, December 14, 2009

Today is the first work day of the week for me and I am so happy to be back on a regular second shift schedule. I knew the last two weeks were going to be rough with me transitioning to a new facility, packing up and moving 225 miles west of where I use to live. Yes Lord, is was rough, but today hopefully I can say I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I work five days this week and three next week, then I am off until the New Year. Now I can get some clarity in my life, get my home packed up finally and furniture moved (oh how I miss my bed) and move forward to living a healthier life. I promised my Mom on her deathbed that I would take care of my poodles, get my weight down and take care of my responsibilities. That is just what I plan on doing.

I wrote yesterday about having a Holy Spirit Christmas. A lot of times this year, we take the joy out of Jesus, and forget the reason for the season. We need to keep the C in Christ-mas, we need to remember why we give gifts to each other and most importantly we need to remember those who have no one to celebrate with, who have lost loved ones in years past and who have no table to sit down at or anyone to share a meal with. I miss my Mom terribly, but I do not want this holiday season to be in vain. Jesus is the reason for the season and I do have reason to celebrate His birth, because to live in Christ, to die is gain!

  

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SNOWBEAR1975 12/15/2009 11:45AM

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that your new job will go well for you and that you will get your new place put together just the way you want it. Much Love Snowbear1975 Report Inappropriate Comment

FUNNINFIT 12/15/2009 8:39AM

You've got the right attitude! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNH771 12/14/2009 2:50PM

Have a blessed and happy Christmas! May your sorrows be far from you in the coming weeks. Report Inappropriate Comment

COOP9002 12/14/2009 1:56PM

Hope you have a blessed Christmas season, and that things go well for you during this time of transition. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/14/2009 1:43PM

Wow. With all that time off at Christmas to after new year you should be able to get a lot done. Here in oregon, It's much warmer than it has been. In the high 40's. I am wishing for some white stuff for Christmas but we probably won't ahve it. there is talk that we ahve ahd the coldest we will ahve. Blessings to you, kelly. Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

Holy Spirit Christmas

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I am making an effort to celebrate the reason for the season, the Christ child. I bought a small four foot tree, hung door decoration and sent a few cards out. This is something I have neglected to do the last three years and I want this year to be special as my 6th or 12th Christmas. I want to be able to create new memories of hope, of peace, of love and happiness. I refuse to be in the depths of despair despite Moma's physical absence. She loved this time of the year, looking forward to having a break from teaching and spending time with her daughters and friends.

I am blessed to have family and friends that care about my well being. I am fortunate to be able to tap into a network for support and prayer. I am grateful for people that God had bought into my life for a reason, for a season and for a lifetime. I want to be able to help other people who are grieving losses at this time, not just for myself. As I stated before when you thing your situation is bad and unbearable, there is someone out there who is over the edge and much worse off. I look forward to a Holy Spirit Christmas

  

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KNH771 12/14/2009 2:49PM

I have always admired your gifts... you truly possess peace beyond human understanding. Your posts are always a gift! Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAYDANCRUNLOVE 12/14/2009 10:55AM

May God bless you abundantly in this season of joy. Chelle Report Inappropriate Comment

GABBIE00 12/14/2009 7:34AM

what a wonderful out look.thanks Report Inappropriate Comment

DORCAS9 12/14/2009 12:58AM

Yes, it is good to have friends and family around at Christmas time, Kelly, and to remember that there are people suffering more than ourselves. Have a great Christmas, remembering your Mom with love at this time, knowing she is at peace with her Lord and Saviour. and love, Dorcas. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/13/2009 11:43PM

Yes, You are very blessed to ahve your family and friends with you and or nearby you. It will be a wonderful Christmas celebrating HIS Birth. Hugs Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

MDICROCE 12/13/2009 11:40PM

Thank you for a beautiful reminder! May you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Report Inappropriate Comment

MDICROCE 12/13/2009 11:40PM

Thank you for a beautiful reminder! May you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Report Inappropriate Comment

Help Saturday

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Another Saturday I spent moving and packing down some things at my home. It is so wonderful to get into my bed again, I miss it so much. A co-worker volunteered his time by riding home with me and driving my truck back for me and taking two boxes and a small bookcase. Talk about good people I surround myself with...it is all good.

I caught a few minutes of the finale of the Biggest Loser and watch all the transformations. I was amazed and that was the boost I needed to make the change. Change comes from within and if I want change, i have to be self motivated and willing to do the work to see the positive changes. I have learned wishful thinking will not get me to my goals. Preparation, prayer and positive thinking will take me to the place I want to be. I have also learned that it is okay to ask and receive help and I should not have a problem doing it.

So the goal for next week is to do menu planning/meal preparation. If I am prepared and prayerful, it makes life so much easier to accomplish my goals. I will also contact a new TOPS chapter for support and a new local doctor. Small changes to bigger and better lifestyle.

  

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FUNNINFIT 12/13/2009 7:30PM

moving and making major changes is stressful-glad you've got things in perspective Report Inappropriate Comment

4MYBOYSANDSELF 12/13/2009 6:22AM

I'm in the middle of moving too, Not fun, is it?! Report Inappropriate Comment

FIGHT2SURVIVE 12/13/2009 12:26AM

I belonged to Tops for years and loved it. Then I read something very interesting in Shape Magazine. They did some in depth searches on all the major weight loss groups and something they found interesting about TOPS is that they always talk about the hundreds of pounds lost by their members but they never talk about how many of them gained the weight back and it turned out to be 6 out of every ten that gained all their weight plus more back. Stick with Spark and I think you will have a wiser, more healthy way to lose. Erin Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/12/2009 11:27PM

Wow! what a blessing having that friend from work offering to help you. A God Send. I'm so glad you are almost done. Have a safe, warm Sunday. Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

DHOLLOWAY60 12/12/2009 11:18PM

` Good Luck to you!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIDMIS 12/12/2009 11:18PM

I am a member of TOPS and was the weight recorder but things went haywire with our group and I withdrew. Too stressful. I missed the Biggest Loser, my favorite program, and someone told me I can go to hulu.com and they show the shows you missed and want to see. I believe the last episode of the Biggest Loser comes on hulu this coming Tuesday Irene Report Inappropriate Comment

Making a list and checking it twice

Friday, December 11, 2009

My life has come down to the point where I have to make list, to do list to get everything I need accomplished. I can't trust my memory to remember every minor detail.

Lists help keep me organized, lists help keep me focused and it is a good thing to look back and check off what I have accomplished. Lists help me get the job done.

Lists are a form of organization I crave in my life. Right now I am doing a delicate balancing act of managing two homes in two states. I am not the best at this type of thing, but when life hands you something on plate, you deal with it. I am trying to cope and deal with it in the most organized fashion. Being tired and running ragged takes me off my focus, so I use lists to help maintain clarity and a sense of control

I may not be the most forward thinking person, but with my lists I know I am on my way to empowering myself in tackling tasks at hand, handling the unknowns one at a time and checking them off on my lists.

  

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DEBBIEANNE1124 12/12/2009 5:32PM

This is what you and I have in common. But with me it's an age thing. I'm 53. Getting things done need a list to motivate me. Have a great weekend. Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

FUNNINFIT 12/11/2009 10:52PM

I love lists, it's just that I 'lose' them and then don't know where to go from there! Whatever system works, do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMBEEJ16 12/11/2009 8:26PM

You are definitely not alone in this! I have lists EVERYWHERE! Plus 3 calendars to tell me where I'm supposed to be each day and what I'm supposed to be doing. Gotta love my post-it notes! :) Kim Report Inappropriate Comment

SMILESWITH7KIDS 12/11/2009 6:03PM

Just reading your spark page I have to say "You are too a forward thinking person." Where did you get the idea you aren't. You're so right about lists....I'm off to find my pad. And you're smaller than the cow already, you know that don't you? Report Inappropriate Comment

Forward Thursday

Thursday, December 10, 2009

What a difference 36 months makes. Three year ago December, my Mom told me she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Wow, I remember that conversation like yesterday. I immediately got on my knees and did some good old fashion kneeology asked God to heal her and make her whole. 36 months later, I realized that God healed my Mom, called her home and to this day I give God the glory, the honor and the praise.

The best thing I can do right now today is live my life as God intended. I can be more healthy, spread awareness and let my Christ light shine. Mom wouldn't want me to wallow in self pity, stop living and just be miserable. I know I have to get my act together, get booted and suited and get about living.

Life is a gift, Life is not a dress rehearsal and Life is to be lived each and every incredible moment!

  

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CURVYCC 12/11/2009 6:30AM

Good blog. Keep your head up. Report Inappropriate Comment

VERITY50 12/10/2009 10:13PM

Amen sister, you are a testament to your Mom's amazing legacy! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/10/2009 6:33PM

You are absolutely amazing, Kelly. And so very true. I'm just curious... I dont' recall reading about it in your blogs. Was yoru mom receiving chemotherapy or radiation at all? ebbie Report Inappropriate Comment

BROWNSTUF 12/10/2009 6:23PM

That last sentence I need to make that my motto. Your light is shinning brightly I'm so glad to be a friend to receive encouraging words. Report Inappropriate Comment

DORCAS9 12/10/2009 6:07PM

Very true, Kelly. Thanks for the reminder! Keep on, keeping on, following the Lord. You're truly a great example to us all. God bless you. Dorcas. Report Inappropriate Comment