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Monday, January 4, 2010
Transformation from Dragon 2010
It is a year of change!! God has been transforming the inside of my temple for 40 years now and has done amazingly gentle work with patient hands...as I look back I KNOW that without those things I would not have survived the often times excruciatingly painful process. I praise Him for bringing me through in safety...He is my safe haven!! This new year He has pinpointed the outside of my temple. All my life I have used this outside as a protector and my journey with Jesus has brought me to the place were I don't need that protection anymore...all I need is Him. He has been my Protector all along, but, because of my life issues I didn't feel comfortable/safe without the fluff. SO, though I have shed this outer layer a few different times in the past this time is different, I am different. Have you read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?? I feel like I am Eustice as the Dragon...his heart is changed...he is different, but, his outside still is a dragon. He has done some work to peal it away (just as I have), but, not much progress happens...he is still a dragon!! It takes Aslan's deep, painful clawing to transform Eustice into the great boy he has become. I will try my best to journal here my transformation from Dragon to the safe woman I have become. To God be the glory, great things He has done!!
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Greg and I have been doing Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout...we are both feeling it!! (Unless he is just saying that to encourage me!! :D) I am delighted that God has whispered encouragement to make good eating choices and to move. It is tough to change ingrained habits...impossible in my own strength!! I am really thrilled!! I am excited to see what God will do!! :D My first marker will be "Taiwan" weight. When I reach it I will ask my sister to give me a pedi with her new foot spa and I will do hers!! FUN!! I can hardly wait!!
3.3 lbs down...that's 7 total since wellness retreat... Yay, God!!
Tammy, this is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. You have touched me today. =O)
I am glad to see I'm not the only one who blogs every few months, although I passed the 6 month mark. I will get there when I am not putting in so many hours this summer! Love and miss you!!
Trudy reminded me that I need to be more proactive with my posts!! :D So, the update on this transformation thing is going beautifully!! I am 25lbs down since Alaska and 12 lbs down since wellness retreat!! I look forward to God's continuing the process through me!! Lately I am trying a new homeopathic thing that my friend Monica turned me onto during her visit. It has been a bit of a struggle which is making run to Jesus all the more. And THAT is the best place to be!! I am hoping to be to my first goal by this weeks end...maybe next?? There you go Trudy...less than 3 months!! Pretty good for a new mom of 4!!! :D
WOW!!! God is SO good!! Though the struggles were like "deep cuts" often this week, a chunk of the "dragon skin" is off! Praise B2 Jesus!! 11.5 and counting! :D
P.S. my first goal of Taiwan weight was made today...TYJ!!!! I will ask my Sis for a pedi soon. hmmmm, what should my next goal be?? Must think on that...
Struggling..."Lead me, Lord Jesus! Help me overcome anything that would get in my way of reaching this goal...attitude, desire, decisions...ANYTHING!!! I will praise You no matter what!!"
Praise JESUS!!!! I am 6.5 pounds down this week. It isn't easy doing this de-dragofying thing, but, God has been with me every step of the way!! I give Him all the glory!!
I have had struggles galore this week!! LOTS of stress and just yuck!! My weight stayed put. Note to self...Keep your eyes on Jesus and rest!!! Looking forward to downward #'s again next week. "I praise You when I loose and praise You when I don't, Lord!!" Let the de-dragifying continue...
Praise Jesus!!! I weigh less than I have in 8 years!! Help me finish this race strong, Lord Jesus, I pray!!
OOOPS! It has been well over a month again! BUSY, busy me!! My little Sis and her family are in town and we have been having so much for just being together. I do not think David will recover well when they leave!! Tonight he and Gabe are over at Jonah's for the night...they are probably still up torturing Kammi!! ANyway, I am thrilled to report that God is continuing to transform me!! YAY, God!! I am about 54 lbs lighter than my high AK weight...40# since wellness week. My goal for now is 2 start training with the "Couch 2 5K"! Scary, but, exciting!! As long as I am looking to Jesus this will happen. I give Him all the praise and glory!!!
Yay, God! As of this am 6 more gone. 5 more to the next goal of "David" weight...this is all very exiting!! :D
I am on the first VLCD #1 in round two... I feel more prepared this time...I know a little more! But, God is still the One needing to do the work in me!! Sooo, David weight is now (after loading) about 13 lbs away... Cool! According 2 last time that might be within the next 2 weeks. I will post as soon as it actually happens and then set my new goal. TYJ!!! Oh, my sis (my 1st recruit) is down 40#, Leslie (my second) is down 20#...as of this morning that is a combined total of almost 100#. LOVE that!!! Monica should start here soon and I need to check in on Carrie & her mom...Yay!!!!
Well, it is officially 1-1-11!!! On to a new year and the continuation of my journey to "de-dragonification". I am excited and hopeful to get to the finish line. I am well aware that my efforts are in vain without the Lord and I relish getting to know Him better still through this process. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Job 5:25 You’ll see your children grow up,
your family lovely and lissome as orchard grass.
I LOVE this!! Found it in my reading the Bible i a year text today. My promise for 2011...
This morning I am thankful for renewed strength & focus to continue my journey!! :D
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