I wanted to let everyone know that my dad is doing better. He had two stents put in and is feeling better. I want to still ask for prayers for him. I really felt better knowing you guys were praying for him and me. I am so big on praying, it helps me through everything.
Speaking of praying....I pray a lot about my exercise and eating habits. I am still not in love w/ my treadmill, but I do get on it 3-4 times a day. I have been doing 30 min. of walking, but a friend encouraged me to do 35 min., so I did, so now I am trying for 35-40 min. each time. I am feeling so much better, my health is so much better. I can play w/ the kids for a longer period of time . We went to the park today and it was great. And my butt fit on the swing, which trust me, was a shock b/c my butt did not fit on a swing last summer. hehehehe I really didn't realize how over weight I was and how out of shape I was. I have lost 35 lbs. and still need to lose 20-30 more lbs., but 35 lbs feels great, I feel great. Words can't tell you how much better I feel. This lifestyle change has been good for my whole family, we are eating better and more aware of healthy choices. D had a friend over last week and D asked his friend if he wanted a piece of gum, and D told his friend it was sugar free gum and that it was good for you and that his mom only chews sugar free gum b/c it is healthier for you....it was really cute listening to him explain how healthy sugar free gum is hehee. We have not been eating fast food much anymore and even when I give my kids the choice...."eat at home" or "fast food", they have been picking "eat at home"...I am so proud of them. So that's my quick updates!!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Quick Update...
Posted by Mel at 10:04 PM
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I'm so proud of you Mel! I'm going to be looking to you for encouragement (and meal ideas) come August. But until then, I'm going to enjoy eating my Mexican fried food and ho hos. :)
My Dearest Melica:
What can a father say when he is so very blessed by the children he has been given? I could fill many pages in a book. You were my very special little gift between your 2 brothers; and the package of 3 was (and is) the most monumental of my life's experiences.
As I traveled deeper into the physical related problems I had to endure over the past several months I became somewhat sad and depressed, then angry with myself (and somewhat fearful). But a wonderful thing happened relatively early in the journey; the weight began to lift from my shoulders and I knew it was the prayers of others as they learned of my trial(s). I cannot hear the prayers of others but I can "feel" them; they ride on the wings of that guardian angel that's been with me since I came here, so they always come through.
I am so happy to hear of your new success with your lifestyle changes; now I need to catch up with you a little.
Thank you for your prayers and for the prayers you enlisted on my behalf from others. May the Light of Christ shine on each and every one of you---forever.
Give my Grandkids a hug for me.
Love,
Dad
P.S. Please accept my sincere apology for the times I made you cry. It was never really anything that you did, but rather my own mis-guided anger/frailty. You are precious.
Hi Melly Mel,
I miss you so much. I wished that we lived closer so that we could hang out lots. I understand your struggle with the weight, because that's been my struggle my whole life. Gotta get back to work, but wanted to say HI and keep up the good work with the weight loss!
Lois
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