Author: Joy

I am on a journey. I won’t bore you with the emotional details just yet, but the just of it is, I am getting back to a healthier lifestyle. It finally sunk into my head last July that my weight was outrageous and I needed to do something about it. I tipped the scales at an astounding 255. I just couldn’t believe I had let myself get to that number. I was really ashamed of myself. God gave me my body and I was abusing it with food. I have always struggled with my weight, but it had never gotten out of hand like this. I turned to food during a time of depression and grief after losing my daddy to cancer. That really did a number on me. Almost a year later from losing my daddy, I got back on track. Through the support of my family and the grace of God, I am on a journey to a healthier life so I can be there for my husband and kids. Since July 2008, I have lost 45lbs. Even though I have a way to go, it is a start. I am just thankful that we have a wonderful God who gives us strength to carry on. I keep telling myself, “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.” I just ask that you pray for me in this journey that I am on.

I am on a journey. I won’t bore you with the emotional details just yet, but the just of it is, I am getting back to a healthier lifestyle. It finally sunk into my head last July that my weight was outrageous and I needed to do something about it. I tipped the scales at an astounding 255. I just couldn’t believe I had let myself get to that number. I was really ashamed of myself. God gave me my body and I was abusing it with food. I have always struggled with my weight, but it had never gotten out of hand like this. I turned to food during a time of depression and grief after losing my daddy to cancer. That really did a number on me. Almost a year later from losing my daddy, I got back on track. Through the support of my family and the grace of God, I am on a journey to a healthier life so I can be there for my husband and kids. Since July 2008, I have lost 45lbs. Even though I have a way to go, it is a start. I am just thankful that we have a wonderful God who gives us strength to carry on. I keep telling myself, “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.” I just ask that you pray for me in this journey that I am on.

Electricity. We lost power today for about 30-45 minutes. It just went out with no warning. So, I call my husband at his work, so that he could report it for us. Low and behold, they are out also. How how interesting is that? Next thing you know, I get a phone call from a friend in a neighboring city. THEY are without electricity. Now, I was getting a little worried! Then, I thought to myself, I can do this. Our family can do this. Yes, I did not know what was going on, but knew that it would be fixed when the workers were able to get to it. So, with it being cold outside and snowing, I just told the kids to layer themselves just in case it started getting cooler in the house. Then, they got a board game out and started playing. For centuries before, they lived without electricity. So could we!!!! It is just amazing how much we all rely on technology. I am sure we could handle not having electricity for a few days, but I am very thankful we do have it back on now!!

Electricity. We lost power today for about 30-45 minutes. It just went out with no warning. So, I call my husband at his work, so that he could report it for us. Low and behold, they are out also. How how interesting is that? Next thing you know, I get a phone call from a friend in a neighboring city. THEY are without electricity. Now, I was getting a little worried! Then, I thought to myself, I can do this. Our family can do this. Yes, I did not know what was going on, but knew that it would be fixed when the workers were able to get to it. So, with it being cold outside and snowing, I just told the kids to layer themselves just in case it started getting cooler in the house. Then, they got a board game out and started playing. For centuries before, they lived without electricity. So could we!!!! It is just amazing how much we all rely on technology. I am sure we could handle not having electricity for a few days, but I am very thankful we do have it back on now!!

I am truly blessed. All I have to do is think about my family and the life that I have. I have a wonderful husband. We have been together for 18 years and married for 16 1/2 years. He is the love of my life, my soul mate. I thank God every day for him. God has blessed Buddy and I so much. We have 4 wonderful healthy and happy children. What more could I ask for! We have a wonderful home and are living in the mountains. This is really a dream come true for me. We have the love and support of our families. We have the love and support of out immediate family. We have been blessed to make many friends since our move to NC.
God has definitely been good to us and I will do everything I can to live for him each day of my life that he gives me. I will do my best to raise my children in the eyes of the Lord.

What a wonderful GOD we have!