Diary of a Woman Learning

Friday night I was blessed to spend time with a lovely couple and their precious toddler boy. Hubby and I went to school with E back in the day. :) We weren't particularly close, but he was always a nice guy with a lot on his shoulders. He still is. His wife, H (common-law as they are not yet married) is beautiful...and just as sweet as she is pretty. She is a great stay-at-home mom to their active and oh-so-polite little guy...they both just adore him. I have to admit, a few weeks ago I was curious why they were not married, so I asked him...politely, of course. He said, "...besides it's just a piece of paper, right?" I didn't really know what to say then...but later I had the words that I wanted to share with him. Since I haven't yet felt led to share them with him (God will show me the right time) I would like to share them here. A marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. A marriage is so much more. When I agreed to marry my wonderful husband, I was t...

I haven't participated in Gratituesday in a long time, so here I am! I am sitting here at nearly 11:30 waiting for laundry to finish in the dryer so I have clothes to wear tomorrow and I am so thankful for these and so much more! My computer...I wile away the time on here, but I can research bras ;) and reconnect with long lost friends and even play games to turn my mind into mush when all else fails - or has been done! :) My family. They are my pride and my joy. I love teaching Kiddo and I love that Hubby is my hero when the electronics don't work. And when there are spiders. And other bugs. Yuck! He's my hero for other things, too, but I'll save some stuff for later! My home. I have a roof over my head, a (clean?) floor under my feet and a heater when it's cold or an air conditioner when it's hot. Ah...comfort My health. Our family struggles with allergies and asthma and I struggle with my weight, but all in all, we are so very healthy and I thank God for that...

I haven't updated in a while because it has been crazy...again? Still? I am not really sure if I have had the chance to breathe for a week or longer! We've had a great week or so since I posted filled with the usual homeschool/church/volunteering stuff. This week has been much the same - except since it is Fall Break here, I didn't have NOVO yesterday. It was a nice day off, filled with lunch with my Mother-in-Law at Moe's Southwest Grill (Yummy!) and then a couple of errands. The weather has been a bit gloomy here for the last several weeks, but I don't mind getting out in it - I LOVE the autumn weather! It gets a slight nip in the air and I'm ready for a light jacket, soups, stews, chili and HOT COCOA! I love the spring, too...you know, before it gets hot! :) Today Kiddo and I had a field trip out to TG Farms Pumpkin Patch and we had a great time. Several of the homeschoolers from out HOPE (Helping Other Parents Educate) group met up out there. I had a chance...

Well, I've been trying to be diligent. I've tried to work out more than my doctor requested. I've also been trying to curb how much I eat, since portion control is my biggest struggle. (I'll get there step by step by step.) My doctor entered the room very pleased with my results. In just under one month I have lost 3.8 pounds. It's a drop in the bucket compared to what I need to lose, but hey! we've all got to start somewhere, right? I am happy with what I have done in this last month and will continue to work toward my goal by the grace of God...and with the encouragement of my family and friends. And every kind word and smile is so appreciated! I want to share with you some things I have learned in the last month: When you think you will die - you won't ! It is amazing how many times I have surpassed what I thought I could do. Seriously . Me... on an exercise bike...for thirty minutes? Who'da thunk? :) Sweat is okay ! The more you sweat, the more...

It has been AGES since I last posted! Okay, okay - it's been a little over a week! Regardless, I've missed my bloggies . Hope you are all well and know that you certainly have not been forgotten. I'm just feeling a bit stretched as of late and unfortunately the first thing to go is my blogging. Church and choir are great. Allergy shots are going okay - missed this week due to an allergy attack; Kiddo's been coughing and sneezing so we tried taking a week off. We will not be missing this coming Monday. Tuesday Morning Bible Study - "Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed" - is amazing! We have a large group of ladies - bigger than usual...we have more than 20 and our group has actually gotten smaller with work schedules and new job opportunities coming up! We have both Baptist and non-denominational ladies in our group and I love when we can come together despite differences! What a great group of ladies! :) Kiddo is having a blast with his golf lessons and those w...