ONE YEAR TODAY!!

Today !!

Today is my one year Surgiversary!! Yeah !! One year ago today I under went Gastric Bypass!! I made it.. I survived not eating meat, no sugar, no soda, no grease, the awful protein drinks, the massive hair loss and I survived the lack of clothes cause I shrank to fast.. I am now settled into a size 10 and weighing in at 149 lbs!! I still have 14 pounds I am trying my hardest to work off. But I think of how far I have come and I am happy!  If I look back now and think of what I went thru this past year and how far I have come I am overwhelmed. This year has been the best year of my new life. I am more happier now that I am much healthier. Today Becky took some pictures of me. Before I had surgery she wrapped me up in tape and cut it off of me to make a mold of my body. I tried that on today and WOW!! IT is sooo big.. My nieces were playing in it too. They put on my old pants and the suit and walked around in it together, both of them !! I am so thankful to my husband for all the support. He is the best support group.

Thank you Lord that you let me come this far.. I know this is only the beggining and I pray that I remember to rely on you when the hard times come rolling. Thank you for a successful year!!

Changing it up

Well Today I changed it up. I got up and rode my bike.. I love the feel of the wind and the motivation and especially my time with God. It always feels like it is just me and him on the rode.. no one else. So glad I am active. Feels good !

Hanging on

Tonight I have gone back and read the beginning of my journey. As I sit here with Tears, tears of both Joy and sadness. I am simply reminded of this. God is on my side, thru all of my pain and suffering and joy and gladness, He remains the same. The same Faithful God who will one day full fill his promises, The same God who has not and will never leave me thru good and bad. I am so Thankful to have a God like that on my side. I am so blessed more than words can say. My heart is over joyed with what is to come in my future. I thank HIM everyday for this new life and new chance I was given.  My joy and Strength only comes from Him..  I am reminded of one of my favorite songs..
"For if it had not been for you standing on my side, where would I be. If not for your goodness, if not for your grace, I don't know where I would be today. If not for your favor I never could say, I'm still standing. If not for your mercy if not for you love, I most likely would have given up, If not for your favor I never could say, I'm still standing, BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD".

IN YOUR FACE DEVIL.. I'M STILL STANDING AND WON'T GIVE UP!!
Blessing my friends.. Remember His promises are true and are coming !! 

Still trucking

SO I have finally hit the 140's I am now weighing in at 149. I have bumped up my running schedule, but I fear that I am snacking to much. I have had a crazy schedule these past weeks and I need to remember that no matter how crazy, I am still in control. I am approaching my one year on June 22nd. I am excited and I look at my self now and think.. WHOA!! My goal is 14 more pounds and I am on my way to it. Back on Track,We are now running 5 miles 3-4 times a week. I am also working on my arms and crunches. I bought an excersise ball and it is fun and it works!!

Today I was running with Charlie who by the way could not do the full 4 miles cause he pooped out on me at mile 2, I got to the point where I did not want to go anymore. I literally looked at the road in front of me which was curved with hills and the second side walk across the street was straight. So I had to decide. Here I am lugging a 95 lb dog and trying to make my way back home. Well I chose the path of winding road but crossed the street mid way cause my mind was telling me that it was too hard... I mean come on really?? I was a little disapointed in myself that I would allow my mind to take over. But I have learned that mind plays a big, big part in everything. Here is where I started to pray... God help me get thru this. Sooo, I made it 4 miles later and I proud of my self. Tomorrow I shall go for 4 again but a new route, I don't like that one..  Hang in there my friends, it gets easier I am told..
Thank you Lord for this gift of running and the gift of appreciation of life, I know it comes from you only...
Blessings my friends !

MY baby brother is grown :(

Well today we celebrated my brothers graduation from High School!! I am so sad.. It was just 12 years ago that I was walking him to kindergarten. My little papa boy!! I love him. We proud of you James. I pray you continue to let God lead and guide you. Had a fun filled weekend at my moms..