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[Determinedtolose]

How's your evening going so far? Did you get done what you needed to take care of?

Right now I'm watching tv and writing at the same time. We watch that show called Bizzare Foods on the Travel Channel. Have you ever seen that show before? Gross! That's all I can say.

Oh can you tell me what you think about the 1 muffin and what you think about the idea I had? I was thinking about doubling the recipe but just using one egg. The muffin is just too eggy for me and I can't eat it without smelling the cooked egg. I'm going to try and see if it comes out better.
I want to make the revolution rolls too.

If I don't hear from you tonight, have a good evening. I'll probably hang out here and see if I can help anybody.

Talk to you soon, hopefully.
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

We made page 4!!! Wohooo!
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

I think I'm going to drive you crazy! I asked the same thing regarding the 1 muffin. Please excuse my repetitiveness. I'm just ramblin right now because I'm getting tired.
But I'm also writing too much and not giving you time to read anything.

I was just congradulating another person who was able to fit into pants that used to be tight. I told her how good that feels.
I know we will be able to fit into smaller size clothes.
Don't give up LaRae, we'll both get where we want to be. We can do it!!!!
Well, I'm going to go for sure and Ill just talk to you in the morning.
Have a great evening!
Love Ya,
Diana

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This thing is messed up. Save server is busy, and my message posted three times!
What is up with this?
Uggh!
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

Hi LaRae,
How are you doing this morning? I hope you are feeling alright? You really musht have been very tired yesterday, with all the things you had to to yet.

Yesterday as I was writing you a post, the server once again was busy, so everytime I would press the send button, my message posted 3 times! I shouldn't have pressed it more than once, but I did. This was about 7pm my time. I've been experiencing some problems with this website. I guess it's just getting busier.

Other than that, I'm getting ready for work and have to blow dry my hair pretty soon. I need a haircut that only takes seconds to do. I may end up doing that, hopefully I won't chicken out. teehee.

Okay, well I better go so I can get ready, I'll check in when get to work and see if your on. I hope everything is okay?

God Bless,
Diana

P.S I was reading Psalm 25 and I totally love it!

[LaRae]

I'm glad that you don't get impatient with me, wondering where I am! I get so busy in the mornings getting started I guess! I always check your posts, but I am hesitant to sit down before I get some things done.
Kab were still tired yesterday, and, yes, there was a lot to put up because it was all mine or things that I had gathered for the reception. Now that I finally got my guest room back after getting out all of the birthday stuff, it's taken by a little kitten! We keep her in the guest room because she is so tiny, and I don't know what the big cats would do. Also, I think the big cats would scare Minnie to death. She's still scared of noises or sudden movements, but, boy, can she eat! Of course, I know she was starving, and I hate to think about her little brothers and sisters. Kab hasn't seen them. This world is so cruel, and all of man's making.
You were talking about the homeless in one of your last posts, and I, too, have so much empathy for them. I have been giving to the Salvation Army (one of my favorite charities) for that reason. I know how you feel about wanting to stop and give them something, but you also have to be careful for your personal safety. I don't like to be negative about things like that, and maybe I have watched too many "Cold Case Files" or "Forensic Files", etc.!
My family may not get together at Christmas (not sure about Thanksgiving), and Kab and I have always talked about helping to serve at Christmas, or in some capacity to help. My mother keeps saying that she doesn't want to do the Thanksgiving and Christmas anymore at her house, but none of my step-father's family listens. They never plan anything and continue to come to her house, so she has to have it. One of the daughter-in-laws lives just down the road and won't offer to do it. My mother is 78 yrs. old and shouldn't have to worry about it. I told her that my sister and I could make Christmas in July our Christmas for the year because my step-father's family are just different from us. We get along, but there's not much in common. My step-father is very sweet, but he won't speak up like I wish he would. Well, I got off track, didn't I? Sorry about that!
I remember one time, outside of a convenience store, a young woman approached Kab about needing money. She gave him some story that I can't remember; he didn't give her any money. When he got in the car, he said something about it, and I said, you know, that could be one of us so easily. You can give her some money, and it is up to her to do the right thing with it. You've done your part, then it is up to her to do her part. Ever since then, he has never forgotten that incident and wishes he had given her some money. People can get in some horrible situations, and it would be easy to be homeless and without help, more than most people realize. It is so sweet and compassionate of you to want to give out food, and I know that is what we are supposed to do, but the other side of that is the safety issue. It's hard to know sometimes what is right.
I don't know what is wrong with this site, either. Maybe they just experience some problems, off and on.
About the 1-minute muffin; I love it. To me, it wasn't eggy, but I also used almond flour. Maybe that made a difference. One of the posters said that you almost couldn't foul it up by changing ingredients, etc. It seems to turn out whatever you do. I am thinking of making one this morning and making my cream cheese frosting (the one I told you about). It almost seems like I'm indulging in a "no-no"! Did you try it last night? I have also made that "3-minute chocolate cake", and it was good, too.
I am going to finish "tearing apart" my silk floral arrangements, so I can wash the pottery containers and put them back on my shelf. I tried to use things that I already had, of course, so it will be nice to have everything put up.
I went out early this morning and deadheaded a few plants, but I have to admit that I haven't nearly so much in the gardens this year. Kab has done most of it. I have had too many other projects going.
We are going to try to start painting our bedroom this week. I have had the paint for the ceilings and walls for months. I am going to make some sheer curtains to hang in the two corners, so I am going to mitre-cut two big dowel or wooden curtain rods that we already had, put a finial on the end, and use those curtain clips. Wish it was all done!
We keep thinking that if we were to find a property on an acreage, we want to finish all of our projects on this house to help it to sell better and to be ready to sell. I am trying to put it in God's hands, but we have to do our part rather than sit back and wonder why something doesn't happen.
I am going to read Psalm 25 now; you've inspired me. I have to admit, I get busy and put off getting out my Bible, etc. You are a good influence!
I'm going to you read, and, I promise, I will be back! Love, Glenda

[Determinedtolose]

Hiiiiiii!!!
So glad to hear from you!
I know how busy you've been so don't even worry about writing, I told you that before. I definately think that we should take care of what we need to do first. Plus I don't mind it, I've been ministering to other people here and just show them someone cares.

You are so creative, I think that is so awesome that you can do all these things. I like doing things around the house too, but kind have gotten out of it. We want to work on our bedroom as well, John say's when it gets a little cooler, we're going to paint our room, and replace the carpet. I don't understand why people want to put a light cream color for carpet when it gets dirty easy and you can see every little spot. I get it cleaned but after a couple of days the spots reappear. Makes me wonder what kind of cleaning solution they use?!

I finally go my oven back.. The electrical part that makes the timer, clock and temperature show on the little window, went bad and I had to order it online. It finally go here yesterday and when I came home John had already replaced it. Now I can go back to doing things in the oven. I've been in the mood to bake, and I want to make the revolution rolls.

I completely agree with you about being careful with those who are homeless, and I won't go unless I'm lead by the Lord.
What you said about Kab reminded me about an incident with my sister and I. We went to get some food downtown and as we were heading up to the door, this lady came up to us and asked us if we could get her 2 daughters something to eat. Well me with my analytical mind, kept wondering if she was giving me a real story. So as I listened, she began to cry and we finally agreed to do it. She said other people had given her food as well. So as we went to the food place, I just said to the Lord that only He knew if she was for real or not and that we were going to get the food for her in faith. After that, what ever she did with it was on her. Like you had said to Kab.
I felt bad for analyzing the situation first, because I wasn't going by the Spirit but by my head.
It seems though, that I have had so many chances to give, but either didn't have money or food. So I pray for those I see on the streets.

Here is another side to that. A guy my dad is partners with said that he came across someone on the street asking for money. Well my dads partner asked the guy if he wanted to work for a day, and that guy told him he couldn't, that he was waiting for someone to pick him up. So in that sense you have to be careful because they may be scaming you for money.

I made the 1 muffin and doubled the recipe but used one egg and it turned out so much better. I'm going to get some almond flour and use that. I do have some almonds and I read a lady just used a coffee grinder to grind them. I'll think I'll try them.

I do agree that there comes a time when our mom needs a break from taking care of all the holidays. With me, I'm usually the big mouth in the family who say's what has to be said. Eventually, I'm going to take over these things because I'm sure my mom will want to retire from making the turkey for Thanksgiving and tamales for Christmas. I hope I can make tamales as good as my mom does. Boy, can she make them!!

Well I guess should go for now, I need to get some things done here in the office. Take your time with yourself today, no need to worry about me, okay!

God Bless,
diana

[Determinedtolose]

I just posted a picture of myself, don't laugh.
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

I chickend out and took my picture out!
Diana

[LaRae]

What do you mean, don't laugh?! That's a great photo!
If I can figure out how to do that, I will put up mine. Gulp.
I'm glad that you liked the 1-minute muffin. I think that I told you that I tripled it, without the splenda and cinnamon, added garlic powder and onion powder, I think, and baked it in a loaf pan. Then I cut it in half and halved the two pieces like a piece of bread. The texture is so good that it grills in a skillet w/butter, and I made a grilled cheese for the two of us. Loved it. Whoever came up with that is a genius!
As usual, I started this about 11:30am or 12:00pm, but I had to feed Sassy, then she wanted out, I put the towels in the dryer, and Sassy was ready to come back in. I didn't think she would be out too long with the heat. Kallie is still asleep, and Minnie was eating, again. She really needs it, she's so bony and tiny. She is really getting playful.
Did you get your hair cut? The lady that does my hair (about once every two months or so) said that I have a lot of hair, but it is fine. I envy women with thick hair. I do have some natural curl and that helps. I think that my hair is about the same length as yours. I have almost always kept my hair long, but about 5 or 6 years ago, I got tired of it and had it cut short. I never could really get it the way that I wanted it, changed stylists, and now I am going to let it grow out. I have also always had layers, but I am going to let that grow out except for along the bottom. I like to have bangs and the top is shorter. This stylist that I have now is really good, and that makes a difference.
I'm going to post this since it's been a while since you posted. I have trouble keeping up with all of threads. I sure enjoy it when I can go through all of them. Talk to you later. Love, Glenda

[LaRae]

I can't believe that you took off your photo! It was beautiful; you looked wonderful! Put it back!

[Determinedtolose]

FINALLY!!!
I'm posting right now.
D-

[Determinedtolose]

Hi LaRae,
I have been trying to post you for that last hour. A message came up saying "the server is busy, please try later". There must be alot of people using this site now.

Well, thank you for your kind words regarding my picture. I am not photogenic at all, that picture was one of several I took, erased and took again. I just cannot take a good one.
I am embarrassed by it only because I don't like how I look. I know by that picture you wouldn't know it but, I've never liked how I looked.
That picture was taken from my camera phone and I sent to my email address, then downloaded to the Avatar. It was pretty easy to do.
On my hair, I usually cut it myself, because I used to do hair years ago. I plan on getting my hair done, color and all. I'm starting to get some gray around the sides. Showing my age, haha!

Glad to hear little Minnie is doing good. She sounds like a cutie!
Now that my sisters and my mom got a new pup, it makes me think that maybe I should get one for a playmate for Sammee.
I see what they have to go through as far has taking them out to pee and the other. I don't know if I want to go through all that. Sammee was easy because we got him when he was 3 months and he was already trained to go outside. These pups are only 6 or 8 weeks old, and obviously they need attention.
Maybe I'll change my mind?!

Gotta go again, I'll check in with you later.
Diana

[LaRae]

I was looking at the recipe menu and suggestions site, and I couldn't get into it because the server was busy, also. I wonder if they need to "power up" the site somehow. Your DH would probably laugh at my terminology.
Your photo looked great to me; did your DH like it?
I agree with you about the puppy and the training, etc. A kitten will use the litterbox, of course, but she is so tiny that I can't even let her out of the room. She has a lot of growing to do, and I don't know how the grown cats are going to react. Then there is the expense, but she is so cute!
How did you do on your eating today? I have done fine; I think that we are going to have a smoothie-type drink tonight. It's hot, and Kab hasn't been that hungry in the evening, either. That makes it easy on me; I just have to make a couple of lc wraps for him for lunch. He has that egg casserole for breakfast and some snacks. He is really easy to please; I don't understand picky eaters. Is there something that you really, really don't like. Kab doesn't care for spinach, sauerkraut or liver. Of course, I do!
What are you having for dinner tonight?
I bet you can change your weight in your profile now. You are close to Onederland! I'm not, but I wanna be!
I guess that I had better go for now; I will try to post later. Have a great evening! Love, LaRae

[Determinedtolose]

Hello there!
Thanks again on my picture. I don't think I can stand looking at it, I just wanted you to know that what I looked like just so you know who you're talking to, haha!

I know what you mean about eaters, John is not picky at all. In fact, when I make certain foods he'll mix it all together, like a kid, and eat it. There are times when I'll make breakfast and I'll give him a choice of what he wants as far as hash browns, fried eggs or an omelet and bacon, or whatever. So he'll choose and then I won't feel like what he's eating and I'll fix me a breakfast sandwich or burrito and then he'll tell me how come I made a better meal! He's not serious, just jokingly he'll say that.
Then I tell him, well I gave you a choice, Dear!
It's funny, it's almost a joke now.

But today for breakfast I had the rest of my garbage frittata (? spelling).
Lunch, I had a salad that 3 small pieces of chicken, thighs.
Dinner I had, a salad and 2 brats with mustard and for dessert I had a Breyers lc sf ice cream bar. I know I said I wouldn't eat one, but I did!
To drink for lunch and dinner I had a diet rite soda.

I'm not a picky eater when it comes to food I'm familiar with, just food I've never had like maybe some from different countries where they eat all the animal parts. I couldn't do that.
I like saurkraut, I didn't when I was a kid. Oh when we were kids, we used to have to eat whatever my mom made, no exceptions. We ended up loving my moms food because of that. My nieces and nephews got to be really picky when they were little, but we would tell them that we wouldn't have them eat anything that didn't taste good. So now they eat everything too.
John likes pretty much everything except burnt food, haha.

I don't know how long it will take me to lose and get to onederland, but as long as it does that's okay with me. I'm not in a hurry, I'd rather lose slow anyway. God willing I will be around to enjoy my weight loss when I get there. Correction, you and I will be around to enjoy our weight loss, right!!!
You're gonna get there too LaRae, we'll stick together and do this together! I'm going to keep you encouraged no matter how you feel, and I hope you do the same for me. It's funny, but I'm really into this lc wl, as I have never been before. I want to lose weight, I want my husband to be able to put his arms all away around me. haha.

You are such an awesome person, and I'm so glad that the Lord has answered my prayers in finding a friend.
Well, I'm gonna go for now, I'll check back later to see if you here.
God Bless,
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

HI LaRae,
I just saw three more posts from ladies who need encouragement. Should we send them a post and let them know that we'll encourage them?
I feel that since I read them, I can't just not say anything to them. So many just read the posts and not respond. That's what happend with me when I first signed on and I felt like I was being rejected.
Until you responded! I so appreciate that you did too!
I think I'll do that and write to each one.
God Bless,
Diana

[LaRae]

You really are precious, Diana, and you say the sweetest things.
You know it struck me earlier this evening that I didn't address your nephew and his salvation! I feel bad that I didn't even mention it; that is a very big decision! Are the rest of your family Catholic? I was wondering if they share your joy, or if it is a point of contention. We know how that is with Kab's family being Church of Christ. I'm sure that they feel that we are going to hell. They are THE CHURCH in their minds. They believe baptism as part of salvation, which, to us, is works. Christ truly paid it all, and I know I have said this before, but nothing that man can do can save himself. They just can't see that. There are other differences, too, such as instrumental music is evil. I'll never forget a long time ago I went to a wedding in a Church of Christ Church, and the music had to be secular which I thought was weird. If there were instruments, it had to be secular. There's more but I won't go into all of that tonight. Makes my head hurt this late! I've gotten a little off track again! I am proud of you, and I'm so happy for your nephew.
I remember when I was saved at an outdoor revival when I was 12. Looking back, I know that I really didn't understand all of it, but I knew I believed in God. It really is a progressive revelation, isn't it? When I look back at what I didn't know, and what I know now, I only hope I will be able to look back again and say I know more now, etc. Did that make sense at all?
What kind of Bible do you use? I have an NIV Translation, Life Application Bible, and I really like it. I have had it since 1992. Now there are so many translations, etc. and not all good, I'm afraid.
Another thing that I wanted to ask is what kind of decorating do you like? My home is a bungalow style on the exterior, and I decorate traditionally with touches of cottage style I guess you would say. What do you like?
You did great on your meals. I wish I could find the ice cream bars you listed. Our Wal-Mart just doesn't carry much low-carb or even sugar-free foods. There is a sugar-free whipped cream made by Land 0'Lakes w/0 carbs that is good. I sure like that Lavash bread, but then I am a bread person, which is amazing that I really haven't missed it. I am like you, Diana, I don't plan to ever go off of this WOE. It's too good for us not to stay on. Our health, weight, self-esteem, plus the food is great! Kab and I are very happy eating this way. I am still amazed at the lack of cravings; I have always eaten carbs, then craved carbs and even though I was full, I still wanted more and more. It was so frustrating; every day I would start over.
I'd better sign off for tonight. Kab has been in bed since I started this, so I will talk to you again in the morning! Have a sweet sleep . . . Love, LaRae

[LaRae]

I wish I had seen those three posts that you read. It takes a lot of time to go through all of the subjects and threads. Some of the ones that I have read in the faith-based support were really said. You could feel the pain from these ladies, and I need to take the time like you do to respond more. See what a good influence that you are? I will try harder to do that.
One of the first things I look forward to each morning now is to see that you have posted, and I am always anxious to see what you have to say! Good night. Love, LaRae

[Determinedtolose]

One last time before I fall asleep.

I didn't realize the Church of Christ is like that? I guess we really never know what a church believes in, do we? What you said about salvation is true. You understand alot of Gods' truth and I believe that's why God brought us together.
When I hear of how people believe and how they take scripture out of context, I always pray that they will come to the knowledge of Gods' truth and be set free from the bondage they're not aware they have.
I love talking about the Lord. As a matter of fact, I was just reading in 1 John chapter 1 and 2. It is really good and helps me to examine myself in the Lord.
I'm going to read Psalm 27 tonight.
Don't worry about if you didn't respond to something I said, I know you read it and if it's about the Lord I know you'll appreciate it because it's about Him and what He has done. I hope that doesn't sound too obscure.

Anyway, I'm going to answer the rest of your questions in the morning. I'm going to bed myself. I always look forward to what your going to say too. I feel like a little girl sometimes waiting to see when is the next time I get to see my friend. How funny huh!
I always want to say, see you in the morning. Does that sound weird?

Well, have a goodnight and I'll talk to you in the morning!
God Bless,
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Glenda,
I know I'm up early this morning and writing.
I'm really excited, I weighed myself this morning and it's official, I lost a total of 5 lbs. This is part of the 2 and 3 lbs I've been trying to lose.
So I am at 210! Wow, I can't believe it.
I just wanted to encourage you, that it's going to be your turn to tell me that you lost. I know it will be soon.

To answer your questions from yesterday. I love doing this, because it shows me that you are interested in getting to know me, as I am you too.

The bible I have been reading from is the NKJV, it's the one I bought when John and I first got married. John reads the KJV. I want to buy the Amplified version one day. I also read the bible online too, I go to Bible Gateway.com. I like this site you can even have it read if you have speakers on your computer. They have a button you can click to listen to it, it's really cool I like listening. I also have a Thompson Chain Reference bible that I use too. I like that because it has so much information. I have a Scoffield Concordance, but I hardly use that. That was only when I was taking bible correspondence courses.

I did read Psalm 27 yesterday, I have read that many times and I love it. I just never remember the numbers, but yes, I do love that one too. In fact I will say the first 2 lines when I need too.

Oh your house sounds so beautiful. I love how you describe the outside ad being a bungalow style. And the inside being cottage style sounds awesome, it seems like the type of house I would love. The houses they build here in AZ are not anything like what they have where you're from. Everything is stucco, unless you custom build your home.
My dream home would be a country style cottage, all away around. I want a big front porch that expands around the house. I want a big swinging chair on the front, wood floors on the inside and a great big kitchen.
One day, I'll get my dream home, God willing!
I also like antique colors too, like the antique blue, green and red. I have a corner hutch my MIL gave me years ago, it looks like an antique but it's not. She painted it an antique green when she bought it. I really like it but I don't have too many corners in my house to show it. I bought an antique kitchen hutch at an antique store a couple of years ago. It's painted white with some dark marks on it. It has shelves to put my dishes and the doors have glass on them so you can see inside. Then it has drawers on the bottom and that's where I keep all my cook books.
I collect Fiestaware too, or any Homer Laughlin piece. I have several of the pieces, not all are collectors kind but from the late 1990's. My mom and sister have alot of older pieces that are hard to find.
Right now the house I'm in, is not where we are going to stay. We will move one more time, and the next house will be The One!
John used to paint, when I first met him he was painting all the time. He stopped after we got married, and now he wants to start back up again. He used paint me pictures and hide my name in each, then he would ask me to find it. I think I have about 3 or 4 of them and some are hanging at my parents house. He would paint country landscapes, bright greens and blues. They were so beautiful!
My MIL is very crafty too. She knits and makes things to decorate her house, she does alot of things too.
I want to learn how to knit, I know she'll teach me, but she is busy with her life right now.

So I guess that's about it for now. I'm going to jump in the shower and get ready for work.
Oh this morning, I'll be out running errands so I may or may not write until later on today. It just depends how soon I can get things done.

I will talk to you later
God Bless,
Diana

[LaRae]

You don't get a lot of sleep do you? I used to think I would get so much more done if I only required a few hours of sleep! But, I have heard lately, that people that can't sleep or just suffer from insomnia, have more trouble with weight. I would think it would be the opposite.
I made a list of the things that I wanted to write to you after reading your last two posts. (By the way, again I did not get e-mails that you had posted) I am wondering if the board really is getting busier!
I envy John and his artistic ability. I have always wanted to be able to at least draw, but I am no good at it. Maybe it's for the best, I have so many projects and ideas of things that I want to do, I will never get it done! I sometimes wonder if I am not "too busy" with things that are meaningless instead of doing more for the Lord. I worry that my home and all of my projects are not my "idol". Do you know what I mean?
I went ahead and read Psalm 28; it's a great one, also! I remember a preacher talking about King David one time, and how his prayers were just as if he was truly pouring his heart out to God. He talked to him just as he felt; he was afraid to say how he felt. I've always remembered that.
Besides Christ, what Biblical character would you most want to meet? I think that I would have to say Paul. But, Daniel, David and Jonathan, well, all of them !
One of the best Bible teachers I have ever heard is Les Feldick. The first few times I happened to be changing channels and saw him, I didn't stop. But, eventually, I listened, and we have been listening for three years now. I think that I have learned more from his programs than anywhere. It is sad that churches aren't really teaching. There is so much that I did not learn in Sunday School. Have you ever heard of him? He is very down-to-earth and straight-forward in his teaching. He was a rancher, and his wife had been a nurse. Now they still have the ranch that their children help to run along with the ministry. He never asks for money; he says if it's the Lord's will, it will be provided. He is strictly Biblical; never criticizes denominations, etc. He has taught for many years, and now that he is older, I keep thinking what a loss it will be when he is gone.
Another pastor that we loved was Adrian Rogers. He died just a few years ago, and I think he was our favorite. Have you ever listened to him?
Years ago, I started picking up some pottery called Floraline, mainly because of the color. I figured it was probably cheap pottery, but it looked good. Then I started picking up some Haeger and a few others, but I think it is amazing that we are both into pottery! I love antiques, too, and we have some pieces. What I really, really like, is to go to some garage sales and thrift shops and find something special there. My last good find was two big crocks with Red Wing on them. They are supposed to be made in Red Wing, Minnesota and are somewhat valuable, I guess. Each was marked like $1.79 or something like that.
Your dream house sounds like mine! Mi Casa et Su Casa? I love verandas around the house, and all of the things you mentioned. I hope that you get your dream house one day; we will in Heaven!
Have you ever met someone briefly and really "clicked", and you also knew that they were a Christian? I'm sure that both of us have, but I always think that if I never, ever see them again on this earth, I will see them in Heaven!
I have got to get a couple of things done.
Today may be one of those days when we don't get to post each other much. As soon as Kab gets home, we are heading into Enid to hit the thrift shop (always) and Wal-Mart (ugh!), so it will be later this evening before I get home. If I don't post again, just know that it was late. You know, by the time you unload, put up everything, feed the livestock (ha,ha), take a shower, etc. Whew!
Hope that you have a great day! I love talking to you, and I look forward to every post! Love, LaRae

[LaRae]

I always forget something! Congrats on the weight loss!! That is awesome! I was down another 1/2 lbs. this morning, making my total 12.5 lbs. I'll always wish it was more, but it is heading in the right direction. I was at 255.5 which is still awful, but better than 268. I can't wait until it starts showing. Did John ever scold you or say anything about your weight? Kab never said anything; he really loves me "as is", but, of course, it has always bothered me. It impacts everything I do and what I will attend and who I will see. I just dread seeing someone that I have not seen for years because I know their first thought will be "Boy, she has gained a lot of weight!" BUT, this will pass because WE are losing it! The weight, I mean!
GOTTA go! Drink your water, and think of the exercise you are getting running around. I get a lot of exercise in Wal-Mart! Love, LaRae

[Determinedtolose]

I wanted to write before I got going too.

I think you and I are so alike in many ways, it's amazing that Lord brought us together here!

Way to Go on your half pound, that is progress no matter what the amount is because it all adds up, right!
I believe you will lose more because that's how it starts, pretty soon it will be more. I thank God that John never said anything about my weight, not once. He always said that he loved me for me too. And I felt the same as you did too about yourself. I wanted to lose weight for him so he could be happy, but it doesn't matter to him. I did ask him how much weight he wanted me to lose, or how he wanted me to look. He would say, well, what do you feel comfortable with. I told him, well you tell me what you like, and he finally said that he would like to see me the size I was when we first met. I wasn't thin at that time, but I had lost some weight prior to meeting him. I think I was about 180 or 170, I'm not sure because I didn't have scale at that time. I do know I wore either a size 15, 16 or 18. I don't know?
He is so good to me the Lord really blessed me with him. He blessed you too!

I don't think the things you do are meaningless because the Lord wants us to enjoy our lives as well as pour out to others. If you enjoy doing those things the Lord gave you, then enjoy them, just as long as we always do everything as unto the Lord. I'm going to check out that crocks you mentioned, online and see what they look like. I love doing that.

Biblical people from the bible, I would love to meet David too, as well as Esther, Daniel, Paul for sure, Moses and Abraham. I know we will one day!
I have heard of Les Feldick, but I don't think I've watched him,but I will know. I also know of Adrian Rogers, I always listened to him on the Christian radio station every morning at work and when I'm running around. He is with the Lord now and I'm sure he is loving every minute of it!
I also like to watch Zola Levitt ministries. That is Messanic Jewish ministry, Zola passed away at the begining of this year, he's with the Lord too. I love watching their teachings about Israel.

I believe that those who we touched and who touched us, if just for a moment, we will see in heaven. Even if we never see each other, I know when we get to heaven we will know who we are! I hope though, that one day the Lord will make a way for us to meet. By that time we will have lost our weight, wouldn't that be awesome!

That's funny that you mentioned sleep! I don't get alot of sleep, I don't know if I don't require alot of what. I wake up around 1:30am almost everyday. I do fall back to sleep around 2:30 and wake up at 4am. On the weekends when I need to do laundry, I wake up at 3:30am. I like to take care of that before it gets hot outside, not to mention it save energy too.
I'm like my dad, he gets up early no matter what. Plus I have alot of things that go on in my mind and during the middle of the night I start thinking about it and then I'm up. My weight was an issue with me, recently and I couldn't sleep wondering if I was going to lose. Silly huh! Well finally I prayed to the Lord and just gave it up to Him and that I wasn't going to worry about that anymore.
He is so faithful and good, now I'm losing and I thank Him for that!
I saw a teaching on tv by Creflo Dollar, it was good, but I'll tell you about it later. I'm writing way too much now. haha.

I'll talk to you later on too!
God Bless you on your travels today!
diana

[LaRae]

I know! Every time I read your last post, I'm thinking "yes!" I had forgotten that you had mentioned Zola in an earlier post. We love to watch his program, and Kab used to post on the ZolaBoard, but it got a little out of hand. The moderators didn't keep it controlled; you can imagine what that was like! We loved the guests that Zola had on and now, too, but I don't catch the program as much as I used to. I also like Jack Graham, James Merritt, Ed Young Sr., and my mind has gone blank. I know that there are others. I would like your opinion on Creflo Dollar; I have mine, but I wonder if you feel the same.
I have noticed that if we eat light in the evening, such as a smoothie or cottage cheese w/tomatoes, etc., that I'll be lighter in the morning. I know what you mean about weighing in the morning. This sounds silly, but sometimes, because of all of the water we drink, I have to get up during the night. I am always tempted to get on the scale, but I think I'd better wait until morning! Maybe I would be better off not having scales, but when you have lost, it's great!
I heard the following quote on "Christ in Prophecy" on the Inspiration Network. I have listened to David Reagan for years; he is based out of McKinney (Dallas area), Texas. He said and quoted " The same sun that melts the butter hardens the clay." I liked that.
It would be neat to meet some day, thin and willowy! At least, we are not too far apart. It could be a lot worse, such as Maine and California!
Well, I'll get a little work done now. This has been "one of those days'; I don't feel that I have gotten much accomplished. I had plans to clean out a closet where I keep all of my scrapbook supplies, photo boxes, and some crafts, paints, etc. It is so full, and I need to reorganize it. Maybe tomorrow. Minnie takes a lot of time. I feel guilty with her being in the guest room by herself, so I try to go in and play with her fairly often. Her little head pops up now when she hears the door instead of hiding. She loves to play and is getting less and less scared. I know I won't be able to part with her. I bet she misses her mama, though, poor thing.
Our home is nothing special, really. I think that you can take any home and make it look nice. The house was built in 1926, then added onto in 1960. It was a nice add-on. I don't think that you could tell. They also added an oversized double-car detached garage with a room in the back that the wife used as a quilting room. When it was built, the wood that they used was really thick and quality. Not so now. I want to get it all painted and fix-it-up as a guest house/studio. It has electricity and gas for heat, with a window air conditioner. I wish it had water, but I haven't checked on the cost of that.
You know what? I have to go! I just keep on typing! Hard to stop!
Love, LaRae

[Determinedtolose]

Nice Surprise, finding your post!

I wasn't expecting to hear from you until later. But it is hard to stop writing, just think if we were on the phone, wow we would really have a hard time getting off of that!lol

Your house sounds like some I've checked out in the mid-west. I've seen some from that year and they are beautiful. You are so blessed!!

Some of those Bible Teachers/Pastors I have heard of especially Ed Young Jr. The others I haven't. About Creflo Dollar, there are some things he taught in some previous shows that I liked. To me some things witnessed. He had a teaching today that I have to digest and look at again regarding tithing, it was very interesting and had a perspective that I have not heard yet.
The one thing about him is that he is a bit showy. I don't really get into watching his wife at all. I guess I don't get into her style of teaching.
I don't know anything about him, personally or have heard anything.
Tell me what you think?

I keep having to stop tying and do some work LOL. Too many calls for me to work for my dad and his partner. I have a leisurely job, I don't know what I would if I had to actually do some work. That's why it's so easy for me most of the time to write. Some of my plans had changed so I don't have to run around like I thought.

Oh there is song on the Christian radio station called A Better Way, by a group called Downhere. It so good!!
Talking about how Christ gave His life for us and how "I love you could not said a better way". It's a beautiful song.

Okay gotta go again for now.
But I'll be back!
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

Hi,
I'm back!
I don't know why I'm not getting your post on the UCP when I check in? Just like you, not showing when I post. I don't understand that.

I'm chewing on what you quoted from the Donald Reagan. Sometimes it takes awhile for me to get something, but when I do, I get it.
I'll have to check out Christ in Prophecy, it sounds very familiar to me.

I declare, you are always so busy doing things in your house. You put me to shame! When I get home all I want to do is kick back and do nothing. lol.
I want your energy, throw some over this way! I keep looking at my linen closet and it needs straigtening out, but do I do it, Nooooooo!
I'd rather shove my towels in there and close the door right away so they don't fall out. I have several things to do in my house and I think your'e inspiring me to do it.
Thanks for being a good example for me!!

Alright I'm going to go again, but I'll be back!
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

Hi how's your evening going so far?
I'm so stuffed right now, I had for dinner fajita steak on a salad with a few vegetables on it. It was pretty good.
For lunch I had a piece of steak and a salad
For breakfast I had 3 turkey sausages, 2 eggs and some chorizo.
How did you do today?

I just want to say again that just because I post more than you, that doesn't mean you have to answer everything. I know that you're busy and that's it's hard to do what you have to do and this at the same time.
So don't worry that.
I just want to stress that to you. Although I may post to other forums, this is my main forum and I when I can PM, I'm going to start PM-ing you. I have more of a connection with you. Plus we have shared so much already, I don't really do that with anyone.
Well I just wanted you to know that.

Guess what, I saw Donald Reagan on tv and it must have been the same show you saw because he said the quote about the Sun can melt butter and harden clay. Now I get it!
I have seen that show before and even wanted to watch it on a regular basis, but I never know when it's on. Now I do.

I love watching Christian shows, most of them are very good and I learn alot from the. Do you watch Joyce Meyer? I watch her everyday. She is so, and she is very down to earth. I think that's how Christians should be, not embarrassed to share their story as long as it helps someone.

Well, I'm going to take a break right now and I'll check in, in a while.
Diana

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning LaRae,
How are you doing this beautiful morning? I hope today that you get all the things done that you want to accomplish.

So I put 1 John2 because I started reading that last night and it just spoke to me, although I've read it before, now it's more alive to me.
I need to stop worrying about things that are happening in this world as far as what are the celebrities doing and so on. Yes, I read about this crazy self-centered people, and need to stop. Yet, I do pray for most of them too.

I don't think I have a heavy load at work today. Yesterday didn't work out as far as me having to run errands, but that is a good thing.
I do payroll on Thursday and that's the major part. We're going to be moving to an office soon. We've been working out of my parents house in a home office and we are starting to out grow it now. So we're moving about 3 minutes away from my house and my parents house. Nifty huh!
I'm happy to move, but it's the packing and moving part that I am not looking forward too. It's got to be done.

I just realized that I ran out of eggs, so I have to figure out what I'm going to eat for breakfast. I need to buy groceries. I love buying my meats and poultry at Sprouts. Do you have one there? It's all natural and the meats there look so good and fresh. We may go to Costco and buy our meats there, because John wants to get a brisket to smoke.

Anyway, I'm going to go now so I can read before I shower. I hope to talk to you soon!

God Bless,
Diana