Here we are in the midst of Lent. Last week we celebrated Ash Wednesday and I witnessed first hand the power of the Holy Spirit. Since then I have been busy adjusting to my new life. This life includes a baby which is a blessing. But what also comes with this is sleepless nights, jealously by her big brother as well as a numerous amount of things that I have to adjust too as well as my family.
I have been thankful for my time off from work. As much as I enjoy what I do I think for many reasons I have been thankful for the time with my family and just a break from “everyday life.” I really think that this time has energized me for the final push for my internship. I can’t believe that I have I only have a few months left. I really think that I have learned a lot during this year. I have experienced things in ministry that I would never think that I would have to encounter and I am grateful that it has happened in a situation where I am learning. I know that I am not perfect and most likely will always have some flaws but I know I am miles from where I was when I started my internship.
I am starting the Cinch program once again. I think being home this week has helped me get a jump start on the program. I got some cocoanut extract and some pineapple so my shakes in the morning and at lunch taste like Pina Colada….yummy!! I have not been good about working out yet but that will come. I also have been going to Cinchclub.com where I get support from other people on a weight loss journey.
I think the breaking point for me was when I saw pictures of me holding my new baby and she looks like a premature baby. That’s not good. I need to do this for myself and my family.
What I have seen is that I am in a good place to be successful. There are people in better shape than I am in and people who are in worse. I don’t have any deadly health problems now. I don’t have any restrictions on what I can or cannot do so that makes me feel good. But I know if I put this off much longer I can do downhill pretty fast.
Things are still going well at home, we are sleeping when we can. Our little angel is still doing well but is getting more and more fussy. It happens with baby’s and the trick is to find out how to sooth them. Right now the swing is our saving grace for Addyson. She really enjoys it.
