Day 4, Week 3

Jay and I had a surprise call from one of our friends inviting us to a dinner and to spend the night at the Garden of God Club.  Global Missionary wanted to show appreciation for Pastors and their wives.  It was a really wonderful time.  We ate a beautiful meal, worshiped God with some Integrity Singers and spent time with some of our favorite people, Eddie and Marie Chavez.  It was such a wonderful evening.  Our room had everything imaginable...fireplace, beautiful view of Garden of the Gods and much more.  We felt pampered and blessed to have this time to be together! 

So, I have an interesting predicament...I have a sedentary job...although I workout during my lunch hour, I still feel that I am getting back to my sluggish self.  I am thinking of getting an exercise ball and bringing it in to sit on versus just sitting on this stupid chair.  That should help my core and strengthen my bottom and back.  There are so many options if you face problems of having to sit all day.  I have found that I stand and walk around as often as I can to ensure that I do not sit all day and become sluggish. 

I am still on my kick to run a marathon within a year's time.  My husband and I are going to put a plan together so I can start training for it now.  I have such renewed energy and feel amazing every day!  I am glad to have had the surgery!  Jay is going to be getting his personal training license soon.  The PPBA stated that they would pay for him to get that done!  We are grateful for that!

All in all, it was a beautiful day filled with excitement, fun and blessings!  Hope your day is blessed!

Love,
del

Day 3, Week 3

I love Valentine's Day...I love the color red!  What a passionate color!!!  I have to brag on my husband right now!  He is an amazing man!  Valentine's Day is by far the best holiday for him.  He loves it!  Each year, the kids and I look forward to what he is going to do.  He decorates the house with baloons, streamers, ribbon and such.  We always receive special gifts from him.  He really takes the time to choose something that will be cheished forever!  I am partial to cozy,comfy blankets...I usually get one every year either during Christmas or Valentine's day!  He truly makes my life special and so wonderful!

So, I have been working out during my lunch hour in our fitness center in the basement of our office. I am doing very well...I have not lost any more weight, but I have not gained either...that is a plus.  I figure I will give my body the time it needs to adjust to the new circumstances.  After all, I live a sedentary lifestyle at work.  I can feel my body changing and moving better.  So, yesterday, I was doing ab exercises to see how my abdominals would do after the surgery...I did about 30 crunches on the bench and felt a little cramping and thought...I probably should stop...well, I completed 50.  I had some cramping afterwards, but it stopped after 30 minutes.  I was reminded of my husbands' famous saying, "Go passed the pain."  Well, probably not in this instance, but it didn't affect me badly!

So, I have a goal...one of my new friends is a runner and likes doing marathons and such...I have had a lot of these friends in my life!!!  Well, she is running a marathon and she post each day what she does to train for this event.  Well, I want to do at least a half marathon..the longest I have run was 10 miles and that was 2-5 years ago.  I always loved running...now that I have a lot more energy, I want to do some running and get to those amazing distances my friends go.  So, if you are reading this and have a similar goal, let's get together and accomplish it!  I am really excited to complete something on my list!!!!

I hope you are enjoying your day!!!!

Love Del

Day 2, Week 3

I spent some amazing quality time with my daughter, Gabi, yesterday.  She was not feeling well, but we had a good day anyway!  We walked about 3 miles and chatted about how things are going in her life!  I am grateful that she is doing well.  We talked about boys...she thinks boys are creepy right now...and we discussed friendships.  I am a bit concerned because she chooses not to hold any girl at the best friend status any longer.  She had a very bad encounter with a friend about a year ago who turned on her and turned all her friends against her...she recently had another friend who was trying to do the same thing...she has been leary of friends ever since.  We have discussed friendships...and it is not that she does not have friends or doesn't want them...she is just shying aways from them right now.  I am hoping that she works through this and finds those amazing friends she is has longed for...this is my prayer for her...She is a great girl and I want the very best for her life!

I think it is so important to pray for your children!  I want my childrent to always know they are protected and loved...and that they can rely on not only their parents, but a Father that will never allow them to be alone. 

Health is not just about getting your body healthy...it is about your body, mind and soul.  It is a constant effort to make sure that all are in sync together but also with God.  I am really feeling the amazement of God and His love and  joy in my life! 

I have this bible app on my phone that gives me daily verses, reading assignments and just a great thing when I want to have access to God, but my bible is not with me.  I recommend it for anyone wanting to get closer to God and to be in His Word consistently.

I love that I am getting healthy!  I love that God is opening up my heart to His Word and His true joy!  I feel blessed!

Love Del