SET FOR ANOTHER YEAR and REMEMBERING ONE OF MY SUPER POWERS

THE YEARLY PHYSICALS WENT SO WELL I WAS REJOICING.  Couldn't have gone any better.  I am still obese, but I knew that.  I'll continue to work on reducing my weight.  God will have to help me through this.  YES, LORD.  My A1c was very good, blood pressure alright, lipids inside the box.  PRAISE THE LORD.

Although the doc did not check my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels at this Summer Physical as he said he would last February, I walked away with a smile on my face when leaving the doc's office.  It was a relief to have this appointment under my belt.  So pleased.  I will go to Quest Labs soon and have these levels checked for my own peace of mind.  

My A1c will be checked again by the doc in 6 months.  Wouldn't you know it, this 3 month period where the blood glucose will be averaged will be during the Christmas Holidays. 🎄🎅🤶  I will have to stay disciplined about not going overboard on the sweets, eat protein, veggies and walk, walk, walk.      

I'll continue to research recipes that create nutritious meals that are better for our health. Walking will be my exercise of choice and water my preference to drink.  5 a day fruits and veggies aimed for.  Lean protein and healthy fats.  A few nuts and seeds.  Avoid seed oils because of how they are processed, avoid high fructose corn syrup, avoid highly processed foods, no soy, no GMO foods, less use of caffeine and cow's milk, natural flavors is a no-no, less carbohydrates in diet, nuts and seeds hello, continue grilling with avocado oils, using extra virgin olive oils that are from one country to avoid evoo being blended with other oils, more protein in the form of legumes which are lentils and beans.  CAN I DO THIS?  Yes, I can.

Aiming to walk more.  The outside weather isn't always the best conditions to get a walk in so I need to watch Jack LaLanne videos and go through the motions with him.  Know what I mean?  

SALAD for SUPPER.  Will get started fixing it around 4 this afternoon so we'll have an early supper.

I am pacing myself in slow-mo.  No rushing around or heavy activity.  Wednesday was a social activity for me as I met up with my friends from a ~once upon a time~ singing group.  When we get together, we pick right up where we left off.  Amazing group of friends to connect with during our birthday months.  We had two birthdays this month to celebrate.  We chatted for FOUR HOURS NON-STOP and closed the restaurant down.  grins.

I ate a Friendship House Turkey Sandwich SPECIAL with a pickle on the side actually eating the pickle first.  From a critical point of view the bun was overkill on the sandwich, not very much turkey and little veggies to top the turkey with.  I drank lemon water.  The CONVERSATION CARRIED ME.  We exchanged some gifts and enjoyed the day together.

Days gone by photo of us singing.  My FAVORITE photo of us.  I took this selfie.

This was after I had Thyroid Cancer Surgery so I wasn't sure I could even sing.  We were recording a couple of songs for a CD.

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

AFTER our lunch and visit, I did go to the Kreme Cup solo and treated myself to a chocolate ice cream cone. 🍦  Was it worth it?  yep.  Drove HOME in an air conditioned car.  Hubby took the other car that has no air conditioner right now to get his hair cut.  Waiting to get it worked on.   

Worked on the budget after I got HOME.  We've gotten HIT really hard this month with additional expenses.  Makes me sigh and ask questions.  Car repair, doctor bill balance paid off, dental bill payment, auto insurance, but I justified my 70th birthday celebration.  Bills come and go.  Sometimes they are hard to take.  More planning needed as I grow older.  Tighten the belt. Waste NOT want NOT.  

Financial dealings are a delicate issue in this small household.  I have been blessed to stay HOME all these years, but it wasn't without sacrifice, planning and making do.  You know that saying,  MAKE DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE or DO WITHOUT?  It is prevalent more than ever. I will continue to bargain shop, do my best to prepare inexpensive meals, plan, repurpose things, shop my HOME, look at free activities, continue to cut expenses where I can, etc.

I developed a SUPER POWER of juggling bills.  This muscle got lots of practice and was well developed over the years.  I'd really like to NOT retire this way of doing things especially at 70 years of age.

Do you have a super POWER?  One of mine is making messes and dropping things.  
I'm so good at it, I should patent it.

~d

 

  

The Strolling Carolers - Seraphina Singers

ABOUT 13 years ago, a small group of women that didn't know each other very well got together to form a singing group that would go into Nursing Homes and at Christmas sing together as this video shows.  We still have a close bond though we don't get together often.  

One year we went to PAXICO to CHRISTMAS CAROL.  Still having fun.

LIFE HAPPENS.  One got married, one relocated to Oklahoma stayed 5 years then moved to TOPEKA, one stayed put, two moved to different towns.  When we do get together, we play catch up and it's as if we never stopped singing.

We're connected by our souls.

Let it be CHRISTmas,

~d

seraphina selabration

~Seraphina Singers~

Our small group that gathers to sing and celebrate birthdays got together to eat pizza and cake.  

It's fun to play catch-up and hear what has been going on in each others lives.  It was Ash's turn for a birthday.

We had conversation and fun.

Judy is busy with helping at a Topeka Ministry.  Deanna trying really hard to get things ready for her Mom's 80th Birthday Party.  
Ash balancing work and home.  Lil Miss ready for cake.  Eileen writing a book.  Deb retired as Post Master and was going to have knee surgery.  

left to right:  Judy, Deanna, Ash, Lil Miss, Eileen, Deb.

Hey cupcake...

May life be full of blessed events and friends,

~d~

~CUPCAKE~

Seraphinas Sing For Santa

There he is........

Santa for sure.

 Actually here he is.

SANTA handed out Sweets to the Children that came to see him 

and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

Daughter showed up!  She's sweet enough without sugar...so she sang instead.

Seraphina Singers sang Christmas tunes to put people in the mood to carol.

Lil Miss rang Jingle Bells.

Deb and Eileen

Deanna and Daughter

Fa La La La Laa La La La Laa

Tis the Season To Be JOLLY

Blue Grass Singer sang and we joined in.

Dessert Table

Watch out....I think the desserts were made with air, 

so there's no calories to count.  A one an a two and a three.

The evening ended with a cheery note.

A very Merry Christmas to you.

~Deanna~

Home Happenings

April Blessings to you!
Spring is here, but it comes with stormy weather as well.  Have to truly enjoy the pleasant weather when I can.

Very NICE Week-end, but ended having a sore throat that I hope is just due to the smoke that comes from burning the Prairie.  My nose is itching, eyes are watering, sneezing and my throat hurts.

Every year the Prairie is lit to burn the grass.  Hoping that by May 3rd the BURNING will be over until next year.  It's tearing me up.  The windows of the house cannot be left open to enjoy fresh Spring Air during this time.  The smoke drifts inside and the house begins to smell of Prairie Smoke.  May this time be over in a wink.

Friday was rainy and cold....a little singing group I'm a part of went to Kansas State University to record 3 songs that will go on a Cd to commemorate the 150th year Anniversary of Kansas becoming a State and encourage sight seeing in Wabaunsee County where the Scenic by way is.  We ROCKED?!?!  Had fun none the less.

The week-end went too fast.  Hubby and I went to Wamego for their Tulip Festival and deliberately went to the Quilt Show.  Lots of pics to follow.

Shopped a bit in Manhattan, ate at our favorite Mexican Restaurant, had a COFFEE DATE, and finished our TAXES!   Doing the Happy DANCE....don't owe as much as last year.  A little Yard Work fit into the wk-end along with mending fences, laundry, paper work, thinking about future landscaping.

The Lilacs are in bloom...love this!  So fragrant with a sweet and refreshing aroma.  Gentle on my mind.  ONE OF MY FAVORITE SCENTS AND COLORS.  Something to think about and enjoy in the Spring.

~Easter is coming~


The LORD is risen indeed.
Be of GOOD CHEER...for Jesus overcame the WORLD.

Lovely week to you,
~Deanna~