Vacation blog 2012

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Tues. on the road at 4:20 am. DD is watching over the house part of the time, neighbor lady there part of the time and Grandpa friend is doing the man stuff.

Saw a deer first thing then many more through the day, visited brother and saw 5 of his extended family, over many mountains, through parts of three states, saw raccoon, fluffy coyote, red fox, llama, antelope and so many horses and cows, America at it's best. Crossed the continental divide, enjoyed planned treats at reststops and met so many friendly people, and walked the dog [ a figurine I have named Sparkett that is my encouragement to walk for health.]
Dinner of fresh corn, grilled chicken breast and baked potato -computer time in motel room and sweet dreams.

Day 2...oh my...so many trains went through our motel town and each one blew their horn three times each of three crossings...not much sleep plus got "gluten contacted" food at restaurant [which means tummy ache, bloat up till I look pregnant and lots of time in bathroon] so started the day sooooooo sick and full fibro flare from no rest for 2 nights...but good traveling...lots of potty stops but got to SIL home within a half hour of planned arrival.
Took meds and had good sleep.

Day three - planning lots for rest and recuperation and visiting...already had good breakfast. Aaaaahhhh vacation is really starting today...Life is so good!!!

Day 4=Fri-very limited internet but enjoying vacation time ... healthy , happy and saw first SNOW!!!

Day 6 = Sat Family reunion day - all sibllings of DH and spouces and some children =14 people and managing to stay gluten free, no walking going on because of 4 inches of snow - the kids made big snowman but he fell over before we were done with lunch...thawing. Being blessed.

  

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LINDA! 10/7/2012 12:21AM

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SAL1512 10/6/2012 4:43PM

Safe journey! Sally Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCINDARW 10/6/2012 2:46PM

Sounds like a great vacation but the temp. bout with gluten and symptoms. Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Lucinda Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 10/3/2012 9:28PM

Wow..it sounds like my idea of heaven...all the beauty of nature and animals...a wonderful healthy yummy dinner...a nice walk..what more could you want??? Have fun.... Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDDYBEARDONNA 10/3/2012 8:47PM

Sounds like you are off to a great vacation. Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWFALLS 10/3/2012 8:49AM

enjoy - it sounds like you have a lot to look at Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNSHINE99999 10/3/2012 12:12AM

ah vacation road trip memories. My wife and I love them. Enjoy! Blessings! Report Inappropriate Comment

Harvestember ...changed the name of this month!

Monday, October 01, 2012

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Happy October to all (or as we have decided our family will call it Harvester or Harvestember].
Heading out on trip tomorrow and only goals for this month are maintain walking each day, maintain or lose 1 pound, emotionally handle all the anniversaries of saddnesses in our life the past 7 Octobers by turning them into positive remembrances of the good things and memories of each loss... God's Grace is sufficient!!!
. Today is the first day of the rest of my HEALTHY life!
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SAL1512 10/3/2012 10:47PM

Safe Journey! Sally Our angel, Ben, would have been 30 on October 26th . . . Happy Birthday Ben! He loved picking out a pumpkin. Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 10/1/2012 5:45PM

This is going to be a challenging month for me too...My youngest son has court Oct 3td and I am out of town for that...then the next week I go to my eldest son's to watch my grandbaby while they move....then I come home and move myself....oh boy.... Your goals sound good. I HAVE to get back on my program..I have been stress eating big time. Hope you have a happy Harvestember!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWFALLS 10/1/2012 2:55PM

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Would I waste time???

Monday, September 17, 2012

Sparks Coach asks that we blog about ways we waste time....I try so hard NOT to!! I even read when on the potty!! I get frustrated when computer doesn't go to next item quick enough and life is so very full right now ...but maybe being full and not wasted are not necessarily the same thing??? I need to look at my time usage honestly and think on these things... and I need to agree that thinking is NOT wasting time ... plan, think, succeed and re plan...
step by step He leads me and I will follow Him all of my days...

  

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LINDAF49 9/24/2012 12:05AM

After thinking about this and reviewing your sharings, I really do believe I do NOT waste much time in my daily activities ...in fact I need to just schedule in MORE down time to think, sort feelings, ideas and plans...getting a new dayplanner to do that kind of thing with and looking forward to it! Report Inappropriate Comment

D-ABBY 9/20/2012 3:50PM

Sometimes the "good things" we do are a waste of time. I pray "God-things" for you that supply rest when rest is needed, activity where it is required, and relationships to top each day. Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

SAL1512 9/19/2012 9:38PM

I have used the Daytimer system for decades now. When I first started, I wrote down every activity. Once I looked at that, I discovered ways to better use my time. I also learned to schedule what I wanted to do. It is amazing! Sally Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 9/18/2012 8:33PM

My thoughts are that so many people are totally stressed out by constant activity these days and few have the luxury of resting and relaxing...time with God is rushed....all which are so vital to reduce stress and keep us healthy. We need down time...time to sit and contemplate our navel as my mom used to say....just to "be" without constant stress of activity.....life is way too rushed these days... I do not consider relaxing wasting time..it is a necessity. Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHYBARB1 9/18/2012 8:54AM

Interesting...wasting time...I think that we are so pushed to just be busy in the world today and need to slow down and relax and take time off. Our bodies need to exercise, our brains need to be engaged and our days need to be full of service and care of our families and ourselves. BUT...we also need to stop filling every moment to the max and just stop and breathe and see the world around us. We need to just take moments and BE. We are created by the creator to be creative and enjoy His creation. So I don't know how one would really describe wasting time but sometimes we just need to slow down and enjoy each moment of time we are given... GEEE Linda....your blog sure got me thinking!! Thanks!! Hugs Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWFALLS 9/18/2012 7:11AM

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Getting a little more specific with Sept. Goals

Monday, September 03, 2012

I am down to New Year's Day weight minus 1.. getting ready for October vacation trip to see extended family and would love to loose several pounds this month...not sure how realistic that is but will work towards it while we survive the wild, hectic pace of market gardening.
1. Continue to pray for MY OWN health FIRST thing each morning.
2. Feed on the Word...scripture ...I am loving my new devotional LOVE OUT LOUD by Joyce Meyer, plus reading Gospel of John.
3.Measuring and weighing food and recording every morsel again this month - will start computer tracking later in month after DD returns to college and I have more computer time [fruits and veggies must be 75 gm in order to count as one!
4.Weighing and measuring body every Saturday for public record and weigh daily- I still find measuring a challenge - but consistent with weighing
5.Pedometer and wearing it 6 out of 7 days [Sunday is day off] - push self to fibro limits
6.NEW***use a timer and spend 15-30 minutes daily enjoying photo collection in order for me to nourish and feed the creative side of me that has been starving. I need this joy, praise and fun for myself to be at peace.

Pray for and with me.

  

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D-ABBY 9/12/2012 12:31PM

You go, girl! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHYBARB1 9/11/2012 6:55AM

Love the picture...made me see myself getting a hug from Jesus this morning and reminded me where my priorities need to be...thank you!! You inspired me to get working on writing some fall goals too...Hugs Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 9/7/2012 7:59AM

Way to go...You have specific measurable goals and they are really good ones...specific to your needs. You are going to do great...... Lets keep each other motivated....I am struggling lately and need to get back into my walking routine and healthy eating plan....my vacation has me all messed up... Report Inappropriate Comment

SMIDGON 9/7/2012 7:31AM

Good guidelines to go by: Way to go! Hugs, Janet Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCINDARW 9/5/2012 12:13AM

Sounds like you have everything started to get success! Good luck on your journey and I'll say a prayer for you. Way to go Linda! Lucinda Report Inappropriate Comment

SAL1512 9/4/2012 6:22PM

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RAINBOWFALLS 9/4/2012 5:21AM

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August and September - get lean and healthy

Thursday, August 02, 2012

I must take care of me. I am finally back down to new Year's Day weight so am ready to loose this year's pounds ... so I'm fine-tuning June's goals for the next two months and getting ready for October vacation trip to see family.

1. Pray for MY OWN health FIRST thing each morning. This discipline comes hard for me after always putting others first, but I have improved greatly the last two months so will continue to leave it as #1
2. READ scripture for this purpose: a lovely new devotional LOVE OUT LOUD by Joyce Meyer, regular Bible reading - I have started the Gospel of John. Continue to find special phrase of verse to fit the day and meditate on it!!
3.Measuring and weighing food frequently enough to know exactly how much I am eating - but will back away from tracking every item of food - just counting per tally: water, tea, fruit, veggies, protein serving's [fruits and veggies must be 75 gm in order to count as one!
4.Weighing and measuring body every Saturday for public record and weigh daily- I still find measuring a challenge - but consistent with weighing
5.Got a new pedometer and wearing it 7 out of 7 days - push self to fibro limits
6. Use the sitting NEW Elliptical ... Minimum of 10 minutes...have failed this area but going to leave the goal on there and see if I learn that discipline.
7. Study anti-inflammatory foods for self and DH health issues
8.NEW***use a timer and spend 15-30 minutes daily enjoying photo collection in order for me to nourish and feed the creative side of me that has been starving. I need this joy, praise and fun for myself to be at peace.

Pray for and with me.

  

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SAL1512 8/20/2012 12:43AM

Congratulations on getting back down to your New Year's weight! Sally Report Inappropriate Comment

D-ABBY 8/8/2012 10:02PM

Great goals. Praying with and for you. HUGS. Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHYBARB1 8/8/2012 1:07PM

Great goals Linda. I especially love the time looking at photo's. If we feed our spirits and our creative side then we often have more to give. God was 1st a creator and made in his image we need to remember that we to are to be creative as well. I love the phrase exercising to my fibro limits!!! You can do it!! Hugs Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDDYBEARDONNA 8/5/2012 8:59AM

All looks very doable. I wear my pedometer 7 days a week. Sometimes can be hard on Sunday. This is the only way I can know I am getting enough steps. It is amazing how many days I only have about 2,000 steps. I just wish I had something to measure my pool steps. Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCINDARW 8/3/2012 9:49PM

I like your goals they look very doable. You have been successful in losing weight before so I know you can brush yourself off and go from there. Good luck with your journey! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAMABUGAZ 8/2/2012 2:59PM

Very similar to June's goals. It's good to remind yourself about them, and to re-commit to doing them. Don't beat yourself up if you "fall off the wagon" and miss a day or so. Instead, "dust yourself off" and "get back on" the wagon. That's a much more productive than abandoning your "journey", and allowing the wagon to go on without you. It'll be much easier, too, to get to your "destination" if you stay on the "wagon" than if you try to walk the whole way. In fact, most people who "fall off the wagon" and don't get back on, just choose to abandon the "journey" altogether, even though they often expect to begin it again. It's much easier, though, to get back on the wagon than to allow it to go ahead without you. Because, then you have to find a new wagon to travel on, and it's harder to start over than to pick yourself up and continue on. ~ Faith Report Inappropriate Comment

SARAHTAIT 8/2/2012 9:18AM

Love your goals...very very good and I'm so glad that you are doing some nice things for yourself.... I have got to get some pounds off this month...winter is so much harder for me to lose..so its now or having to struggle during the holidays.... Keep me posted on your progress! Hugs, Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWFALLS 8/2/2012 9:12AM

Great goals! Report Inappropriate Comment

BMCOLLEY 8/2/2012 12:51AM

Great blog! Report Inappropriate Comment