THANKFUL WITH PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

I DID IT.  WALKED 2 WHOLE MILES THIS MORNING.  Deciding the route I would go, my destination was to the Dollar Store by way of the track.  It's about a half of a mile to the track from my HOME.  I walked around it 4 times to make one mile then sat down to catch my breath before walking over to the dollar store to get a greeting card.

I grabbed a chilled bottled water for a dollar and a 50 cent greeting card then checked out.  Being overcharged for the card didn't fly as I told the clerk it was in the 50 cent section.  She corrected it and I went on.  I needed a bag for the card as I was on foot and didn't want to lose the card and envelope while carrying it the rest of the way HOME.  No smiles on the clerk's face.  Oh well, she's not there to smile at me.

Not so much as a thank you.  Something's not quite right when the clerks cannot say a thank you for your business even when it's a small purchase.  Better courtesy could be given though.  Difference in opinion and business etiquette.   

OFF I WENT UP THE HILL on my way HOME wondering if all this sweating and walking is worth it?  I said out loud, "I won't be able to do this in 5 years."  My mind starts wondering and thinking about when my Mom and Dad sold their house and moved into the Hilltop Manor to live.  DOWNSIZING to the hilt.  Mom was 75 and Dad was 80.  I remember well their Auction they had and getting settled into their apartment.  Dad's health was ailing since he was 77 when he broke his back.  He mostly sat and slowly shrunk in size going from 5'9" to 4'11" in height until he passed away at 90.  

I'm downsizing our belongings now and still have a ways to go.  It's taking me so much longer to get rid of stuff.  I seem to be busy downsizing and not living the way I think I should be living at nearly 70 years old.  I believe we should have goals and work toward them even at my age, but so much of what I do to busy myself isn't the best way to live.  I'm so slow at this all that it's rather scary.  I can turn lose of more STUFF.

I was beet red in the face, sweaty all over with sweat running in my eyes while I was sipping on the water I had just bought as I trudged up a hill on my way HOME when I heard a car behind me.  I was hoping it was my Husband and I could hitch a ride HOME before I collapsed.  It was him.  Praise the Lord.  I had walked 2 miles altogether already and if I had walked on HOME, it would have been an additional 1/2 mile.  I was done and ever so happy that he came along.

I AM THANKFUL FOR HIM.

I'm thankful to have a roof over my head and a bed to lie down on, clean clothes to wear, food to eat and clean water to drink.  Working washer, dryer, vacuum sweeper, stove and refrigerator.  Owner of dishes, glasses, silverware and pots 'n pans.  Running water, electricity, air conditioning and heat in the winter.  A bath tub and towels.  Cars to drive and time to sit.  A loving Husband and family.  I'm thankful I know how to read, think, count change, save money and pray prayers to Almighty God who hears me and calls me by name.  I have salvation through the Lord Jesus and am heaven bound.  I am filled with the HOLY SPIRIT and am teachable.   

CHANGE.  Less TV.  More art and writing stories.  More interest in health.  Family ties.  Christ centered thinking and more prayers.  I will not worry.  I am well taken care of.

HUBBY is building a linen closet in the bathroom.  Making progress!  PTL.  It will be awesome when finished and filled with our towels and toiletries.

It helps to see PROGRESS when it has been a long wait for something done for fixing up things in our Retirement COTTAGE.

TODAY with the walking completed, I'll sit and do more paperwork.  Taking this chaos and turning it into order is a blessing.  I should be almost done with it by sundown then this week I'll tackle the laundry and cleaning the house.  Walking each day if I can help it.

Life on the prairie is where I make my HOME for the time being.  I will deliberately look for the good.

All the best to you,

~d🌿

WALKING

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2 MILES TODAY.  First mile was walked about 2:30 in the afternoon and second mile around 6:20 PM.  I was talking to myself that I was actually doing this thing where I walk two miles in a day.  Now to keep it up.  As I headed out on the early evening walk, a friend of mine hollered at me as she and her husband were out driving their truck.  They had finished up walking the track.  We chatted for about 20 minutes.  Good to see them.  

The beautiful Spring flowers I saw as I walked made me appreciate the early Spring flowers that have appeared after a very long and challenging Winter.  The flowers are gorgeous.  Lovely to see.

Early today, my right hip was protesting.  I could feel it screaming and as the day rode along it quit.  Which was a relief.  

MY WALKING has got to be a priority as I am obese and in disbelief that I weigh as much as I do. Lord, help me.  WALKING will be my HOBBY for now.

Looking at photos of myself STUNS me.  It isn't easy to see me so heavy as I was a skinny kid back in the day.  I'm working at reinventing myself and I can't do that without exercising.  The perfect mix of food and exercise are much needed.  I keep learning the importance of vitamins and minerals.

I read this evening that if you have a vitamin A deficiency that it affects the thyroid.  T4 doesn't convert very well to T3 the energy hormone.  I wasn't checked before thyroid issues started and it wasn't check afterwards to see where my levels were.  GOITERS can develop with a vitamin A deficiency.  I didn't have a goiter, but my mom did and a very good friend of mine does as well. I've got to let my friend know about A deficiencies.  When there's an A deficiency the thyroid doesn't work well and the left over hormones form a goiter.

Since I don't have a thyroid, I suppose a vitamin deficiency could still affect how well the T4 converts to T3 affecting my energy level.  hum.  I know my vitamin D and B12 are still lower than they should be.  Maybe I should get my Vitamin A checked.  How can I be so deficient?

Gathering info leads me to believe that vitamin deficiencies DO affect all our organs.  Hello somebody.  It can be as simple as a deficiency that causes ill health.  We are fearfully and wonderfully made.  Just because we eat doesn't mean we are getting the nutrients our bodies so badly needs. 

Before thyroid surgery and afterwards, my vitamin levels were not checked.  Taking certain meds did not mean my vitamin levels were checked.  I'm troubled by this.  I will forge ahead and check my levels from now on.  I'm disappointed that this was ignored.  Perhaps because a woman is so huge the doctor just assumes they are getting all the nutrients they need and there's no need to check for deficiencies.  There is a possibility that the body is not absorbing the nutrients due to a hiccup in the body's functioning.  Hormones can be off.

When I was a young mom there was a guest on a talk show that shared that we can be malnourished causing obesity.  I believe this more than ever.  Large in size, but not getting the nutrients needed.  Also hormones can be out of sorts.

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I have a funny cough bothering me today.  humpf.  Vitamin C time, zinc with selenium and Vitamin D3 blended with K2.  Lots of water.  Hope this is short lived.

Continuing on with the FOOD PANTRY tidy.  Looking better, but have a ways to go.  I'm working on as I go.  I hate that I am so slow, but praise the LORD I'm still moving.

BEDTIME NOW.  I hope to rest through the night and wake refreshed.  I'd like to walk in the morning and then again later in the day.  

Thinking through the route I'll walk.  
~d

WALKING, BABYSITTING, and CHEM-TRAILS

WALKING WAS ON THE AGENDA Thursday, so I walked one mile around 4 in the afternoon before going to babysit our youngest grand.  The day was beautiful.  I took out walking and paid a city bill then dropped off some mail as I walked toward my turn around point.  I felt that I did pretty well and didn't get overly tired.  Having made two stops during the timed walk, I covered my territory in 25 minutes.  I walked my mile, returned HOME sweating in need of cooling off.

Put that one in the books.  

While I was out walking Hubby was generous and fixed a fantastic salad for us to take with us when we babysat.

He found an awesome lime salad dressing recipe which I loved and told him to save the recipe.  He can fix this anytime he wants.  The salad had cut up chicken nuggets in it along with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, chickpeas and spinach with the dressing.  It was seasoned with paprika and garlic.

Our GRAND was so excited to see us and we were excited to see him.  His folks were going on a DATE.  First we played with miniature cars on the floor, ate salad, went outside and played in a sandbox, cleaned up, I fixed Grand some spaghetti, played in his room with his toys, watched CURIOUS GEORGE on the phone, did the dishes, played some more, got lil Dude dressed for bed, read a story on his bed and tucked a tuckered-out boy.  He fell asleep while being read to.  It was a pleasant time.

After his folks returned we chatted some and came HOME.  Watched THE HOUSE OF DAVID.  The story line isn't following the BIBLE story of David to a tee making the story just a good story.  The costuming, the set design, special effects and the acting are well done.  VERY good entertainment.

Friday, I hope to walk a different route.  Think I'll walk to the football field, walk a mile then walk HOME.  Shall see.  It may be too much for me.  That will be about two miles altogether.  This might be a bit ambitious for me, but I can rest once I get to the track and after walking the mile around the track, sit and rest again before heading HOME.  I might be exhausted for the rest of the day so I had best get my chores completed before I take out.

19 days until SPRING.  Praise the LORD.  🌷🌷🌷

ON THE OTHER SIDE.  I have taken an interest in what is in medications.  Their active ingredients and now their INACTIVE ingredients plus side effects.  Then there's food items which is important as well.  When ingredients are wood pulp and sand I hesitate to take the meds and eat the foods. When the FDA says it's safe, I question, is it?  I'm not who I was yesterday.  Each day I continue to change my line of thought.  Not to be paranoid or over reacting, but to be better informed to where I can make an educated guess.  

I've noticed in the skies chem-trails and said we'll be coughing in 3 days.  I'm taking note of when the chemicals are sprayed in the skies and taking note of how I'm feeling afterwards.  Last time they sprayed, two days later I was sad and weepy.  I watched a film clip of the entertainer PRINCE where he is talking about chem-trails and then he mentioned that there were Presidents before President Washington.  WHAT?  Checked it out and there were, but Washington was the first one of the UNITED States.  

• Before George Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789, 14 men held the title of "president". 

Yes, 14 men served as presidents before George Washington. These men were presidents of the Continental Congress and the Confederation Congress. 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hall-of-presidents-before-washington#

The things that come to light.  I believe there was far more to PRINCE than just his music.  

After writing personal letters to each of his offices and emailing several times, I haven't heard anything from Senator Jerry Moran about chem-trails.  I'll email him again and send a certified letter.  Perhaps I'll write the Governor.  

WALKING.  I walked Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Not bad for an old lady.  5 miles altogether.  I hope to keep this up.

March is here.  
A new month and a fresh start.  

~d

Walking 🔥 Workout at Home - 20 Minute Walk at Home

Walking is the choice of exercise for me these days.  

~d

OUT WALKING

BEHIND ME AS I WAS WALKING my mile around the track, I HEARD SOME SQUEALING.  The squealer came up from behind and surprised me as she ran right on by. Daughter was working at a running schedule for some kind of training program.  3 miles for her.

So good to see her.  It had been awhile.

Completely unplanned that we'd run into one another while out getting some fresh air and exercise.  She finished her mission by adding one time around the track to her mileage.  

A bit chilly, but doable outside.  Hubby took the pic and away we went.

I am a slow walker, but am in motion which should count for 'sumthun.'  I don't walk the distance everyday, but should.

Oh Lord, hear my prayer.

 

A dear friend of mine in her 80's (who is in Heaven now), use to walk a mile a day and she had a very slender physique to show for it.  She said this was her time to pray.  She was such a sweet and dear friend.  A beautiful example of womanhood to me.  God blessed me by allowing us to meet in the first place.  Through the years, I have been very blessed to see in person first hand Christian women that exhibited beautiful qualities and how a Christian woman should look and act like. 

I'll be going out for a mile walk here in a little bit since the weather is in the 40s.  Hopefully, I can before a rainstorm is suppose to come before noon showering us with the wet stuff. ☔

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Happy walking,
~d 

WALKING WITH ETERNAL WATER and SIMPLER DECORATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COTTAGE

WALKING.  Back to a walking schedule.  Illness detoured the daily ones and I have had to begin again.  I've been walking more when out and about, but want to be more deliberate when at HOME.  Yesterday, I walked to the football field and back thinking I made a half of a mile.  I'll be increasing this as I am feeling better.

Very weak after the flu.  It is taking some time to regain more strength, but I walked in the evening before dark.  This morning. I plan on getting outside to put some steps in.  I need a step counter.  Will be checking into this.  

I've noticed that my BALANCE is getting worse with time.  Will check into exercises that supposedly help with this.  It's something else to notice ones body morphing with challenges that we didn't ask for.  Another one and counting.  I have to make LIFE simpler for so many reason.

I promised my hubby that I'd work at breaking in a new pair of walking shoes this MONTH. June started and I think it's as good a time as any to walk on a daily basis.  Spring time and mild weather.  Think I'll walk downtown and back this morning and then if I have the energy I'll walk at the football track in the evening.  I have to be serious about my health and I'm the only person that can do this for me.

Working on two front door wreaths.  White roses with green leaves on grapevine wreath.  

Plans for the day.  Bills written out.  Laundry.  Walk.  Work on two wreaths for the front doors.  Clear off the dining room table when done and oil it plus the four chairs.  Call my 92 year old momma.  Pray.  Check up on my daughter as she had surgery.  Tidy on the COTTAGE some. Diet.  Wash dishes and fix a bison pot roast for supper.  Enough for an old lady.  Still gathering THINGS to donate to charity.  This is a long drawn out process as there is much to get rid of.  I decided against an auction or garage sale as I need to get rid of this stuff a little at a time and truly I do not want to mess with either right now.  The bigger items will be dealt with later. Maybe then.  Do I have plans of taking a drive today?  No, just walking the streets of this small and quaint community.  Watering the porch plants.

I'm finally boxing up some of my BUNNIES.  Purchased a vinyl storage tub that they will fit in.  Bubble wrapping them and down in the cellar they will go.  The grey ones will stay out for a few more months as I like them where they are for now in the living room on top of the antique walnut chest.  This chest is my HOLIDAY spot for adding some spirit to the house.  A few touches here and there along with wreaths for the front doors.  This seems to be the extent of my decorating.  Very limited and simple.

I was pleased with how the decorated cross turned out for my Dad's grave for Memorial Day.  I think if I had decorated with live plants it would have been nice, but my mom requested faux instead.  SO faux it was.    

Hubby is tiling the surround area behind the tub as he goes.  A little each day. Making progress then he'll fix the bathroom window with new glass, some belly band and rosette trim then build a large linen closet.  Somewhere in here he will place faux tin on the ceiling.  I can hardly wait.  It has been a very slow process remodeling this bathroom.  We weren't living here at the time, but almost two years ago he took out the old jacuzzi bathtub all by himself.  A new toilet was installed a year ago.  Same with a bathroom wall being closed off and a large vanity put in.  Hardiebacker board and tile were laid on the floor.  Some beaded board placed on the walls.  New vanity lights installed.  Gosh, the things old peeps go through to make a project come to fruition and completed.  Slow-mo is better than no-mo.

A miniature lavender wreath made her way to the bathroom.

I've been watching my blood pressure as it has been elevated some this week after seeing the doctor for getting checked for co v id.  I seem to bring it down a tad when drinking matcha tea and Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water. I've been battling higher BP and edema.  The swelling finally went down with the BP finally in the 120s over 80s.  Made me smile as it was in the high 140s over 80s.    

The local church bells just rang.  This particular church rings the bells twice on Sunday morning.  Only a few times.  Hardly enough to make a dent, but I do like hearing the chimes in small town America along with the birds chirping in the trees.

Time keeps moving right on by.  There's something within me that wants to slow the pace and draw closer to a relaxed state of LIFE.  No worries.  Staying off facebook will help with this as the closer to election time, the gross put downs of our political candidates increases.  It's upsetting.  I believe it is for the best to guard my heart and not fill my head with overkill of the candidates. Vote your conscience?  Vote?

I pay my bills.  I pay my taxes.
On this day, I will deliberately spend time talking to God about my concerns about the political arena.  

~d

ONE MORE MILE TO GO

MOTHER's DAY and the week is off to a great start.  Telephoned my MOM to wish her a wonderful Mother's Day so far away.  She received her card and gift I mailed her a few days ago before SUNDAY got here.  Glad she got them.  With the mail, I never know.
 

While we were out for our Oklahoma Grandson's graduation, my oldest son and daughter.in.law blessed me with a Mother's Day balloon and beautiful roses.  Received a lovely card from my Sis and one from my Mom.  

Flowers and a lovely card from lil Miss.  

Message from a Granddaughter.  Well wishes from my Daughter.  Card from HUBBY and a special Little House on the Prairie COOK BOOK also a 1890s Ironstone dinner plate with TEA LEAF pattern on it.  All very much appreciated.  SO much appreciated.

My heart hurts a little as I have not heard from one of my children at all.  Saddens me some.  I mustn't let it bother me so.  Perhaps there will be a late night phone call.  If not, I'll wish that there had been.  How's about that, the phone just rang and it is he.  PTL.  Talked for about an hour.

We went to a Grandson's High School Graduation this afternoon around 2 before the stormy weather comes in.  Home now and resting.  

I worked in a MILE WALK in the morning before having to get ready for the graduation.  The start for the mile walks has started!  A great way to remember when I started walking a mile is to recall I started on Mother's Day 2024.  Hopefully, I will get walks in the mornings and get the work-out out of the way for the day.

All sweaty after the walk with my reading glasses on.

When I talked to my MOM she had walked the long hallway in the large building she lives in now.  She is an inspiration to me.  92 and goes for walks.  PTL.  Hope to return to visit sometime in June and then I can walk her hallway 4 times making a mile.  I'm up to a good thing here.

LUNCH today was canned chicken on a bed of romaine lettuce.  Salt and pepper to taste.  One of the quickest salads I know of and I like it immensely which helps.  If I eat these for quick LUNCHES or even faster SUPPERS, it will help me shed a few pounds. 

AND I MUST get back into the swing of things to lose weight for the long haul.  I watched some videos on the computer about MY 600 POUND LIFE.  Oh my.  I was on my way to being one of them.     

NOT PROUD OF THIS WEIGHT, but I know I have to work at being a lighter weight.  Time and investment required.  The walking has begun and changes in the food program has taken place.  I cannot return to the way I ate for so many years.  I have graduated.  

I watched HOARDERS for a while and now MY 600 POUND LIFE.  Seeing the programs helps me to walk through what I need encouragement with when dealing with some areas of my life. The first step is to admit there's a problem.  Second, something must be done to be PRO-ACTIVE in changing.  Third, DO NOT GIVE UP.  Stay with changing.  I enjoy watching the short reels of people going from obesity to less.  I like to see what becomes of the horrible messes in ones house and see it disappear to looking normal again.  Decorating shows that take the before to the now inspire me.

PLANS FOR THE WEEK?  Finish that laundry.  Heavens.  This has grown AGAIN.
Round up things to get rid of.
Vacuum the Living room carpet and dust.
Refold some sheets.
Clear off the dining room table.
Mark the Irises so I know where certain ones are.
Praise the LORD, no medical appointments scheduled this week.
Baby sit lil Dude.
Track Meet.
Clean the cars out.
GO WALKING each day.
Break in some walking shoes that have been boxed up for a couple of years.

Count my blessings and be thankful.
~d

THEY SHALL WALK, AND NOT FAINT and the LANA TURNER DIET

PAUSING and thinking about LIFE.  What's really important?  How to live.  What to do with my time on earth.  How to do this.  How to treat others.  Etc.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO BE in a rightful relationship with GOD.  Getting there is by believing on GOD's only begotten SON, the LORD JESUS as ones personal savior then receiving the Holy Spirit.  Believing HE died on the cross for mankind's sin and rose from the dead.  By being saved by the grace of GOD and filled with HIS Holy Spirit is where you begin to understand the things of GOD.  Praying daily is communication to Father GOD.  

By thinking one is basically a GOOD PERSON does not usher us into having abundant LIFE nor does it usher us into heaven when the time comes after death.  We are born into this world without the spirit of GOD living in us.  We are born with what is called a fallen nature, because we do not have HIS spirit in us.  Not until we are BORN AGAIN through CHRIST JESUS then our spirits are regenerated.  Being BORN AGAIN is that spiritual birth that happens when we BELIEVE that Jesus is who HE says HE is and we accept this by believing and embracing HIM as our SAVIOR.  Repentance and faith are a part of this journey.  

We're made in the image of GOD who is an ETERNAL BEING therefore we as humans are eternal beings that will live forever either in HIS presence or out of it.  Heaven or Hell.  You choose.  I chose Jesus as LORD and heaven where there is no pain or sorrow.  Joy unspeakable.  I chose God's way through our LORD JESUS.  

I am extremely wealthy because I am a child of the most high GOD.  I have TRUE wealth that will not rot because of HIM as my Savior and Lord. 

Asking Jesus into your heart is one thing, but one must BELIEVE HE is the only begotten son of almighty GOD.  Asking Jesus into your heart isn't biblical instruction for getting sealed for the day of redemption.  Asking Jesus into your heart isn't necessarily BELIEVING that HE is who HE says HE is.  One must believe HE is the SON of GOD who died for our sins and rose again.  

The idea of Jesus “coming into your heart” is nowhere used in any preaching in the Bible. The gospel is the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sin (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). Gospel presentations in the Bible exhort a proper response to that message: believe (John 3:16; Acts 16:31), receive (John 1:12), and repent (Acts 3:19). We are to change our minds about our sin and about who Christ is, believe Jesus died and rose again, and receive the gift of eternal life by faith. None of the apostles ever told someone to “ask Jesus into your heart.”

Often, the exhortation to “ask Jesus to come into your heart” is used as a simple way to say, “Ask Jesus to enter your life” or “Allow the Lord to take control.” If this is done in the context of presenting the whole gospel, then there’s no harm done. But before a person is invited to “ask Jesus into your heart,” he or she should understand sin and its penalty, the payment Christ made on the cross, and the reality of Christ’s resurrection. In fact, referring to salvation as Jesus’ “coming into your heart” might even help a person understand that the Spirit of Christ comes to indwell the soul (see John 14:17). Still, it is always best to use the terminology the Bible uses. “Ask Jesus into your heart” does not fully communicate what is actually occurring at salvation.

When sharing the gospel, we should be careful what we say and how we say it. Even the word believe can be misleading if it is presented as mere intellectual assent (agreeing that certain facts are true) instead of as trust (relying on those true facts). Judas Iscariot believed certain facts about Jesus, but he never trusted Jesus for salvation. Salvation is not about believing a list of facts. Salvation is not about asking Jesus to come into your heart. Salvation is about trusting in Jesus as your Savior, receiving the forgiveness He offers by grace through faith. Salvation is about being made new through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5).

How to RECEIVE the Lord Jesus:

https://www.gotquestions.org/receive-Jesus-Christ.html  

Hearing about God's goodness can lead people to truly repent and turn from their unhealthy ways.

So many people do not like themselves.  They don't love themselves.  Seeing God's goodness is something they do not understand.  God's goodness is rejected.  

GOD sent JESUS into the world not to condemn the it, but that the world through JESUS might be saved. 

John 3:17-30  King James Version

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Pausing comes.  Deep thoughts.  Deeper emotions.  I think it's important to sit, be still and get in touch with emotions and actually do some deep thinking.  Praying as I go.

It's been awhile since I tried to memorize scripture.  Giving it a go.

MY MEMORY VERSE will be: 

Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” 
King James Version (KJV)

  

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in my neighborhood.  I had some time to walk in the sunshine before the storms blew in.  There's always cleaning and laundry to do.  It is in these simple things that I move.  Simple.  I attempted to walk around the football field's track 3 times.  It was 82 outside.

I walked 3 times around it in the strong wind.  3/4 of a mile!  Pretty good for me as an out of shape old lady.  Prayed as I walked.  There's something wonderful about being able to pray out loud to GOD and be comfortable with what comes out of my mouth.  RAW.  I don't have to try to impress anyone.

As I walked I looked out at the scenery which took my breath away with its beauty.  

After walking, we went to pick up the mail at the Post Office and stop by a little shop just to browse.  I purchased a jar of some Apple Butter and two miniature Blue Willow plates.

WORKING throughout the day AT LAUNDERING SHEETS AND BEDDING.  Freshening up the full basket of sheets I have.  Using usual detergent plus Clorox to remove stains and pull out the freshness.  I'll be drying items in the dryer since my clothesline has been removed from backyard.  Drying sheets on a clothesline allows the sunshine and wind to whip the sheets straight.  No need to iron.  Until I get another clothesline installed, I'm using my machine.    

Throughout the afternoon, I will sip on spring water while taking nutritional supplements.  A few capsules every hour from noon until supper time.  Easier on my throat and stomach doing it this way.

Most of the supplements come in amber colored glass bottles.    

Apple Cider Vinegar 1000 mg with the Mother Vegetable Capsules (Bluebonnet).
CEYLON CINNAMON 650 mg (ORGANIC INDIA).
Co-Q 10 (Country Life) 200 mg.
LIPOSOMAL Vitamin C 1000 mg per serving (DR. MERCOLA).
Vitamins D3 5,000 IU and K2 180 mcg (DR. MERCOLA).
Zinc 15 mg PLUS Selenium 200 mcg (DR. MERCOLA).
SUPER Vitamin B-COMPLEX (SPRING VALLEY).

At bedtime:
CALCIUM 500 mg, MAGNESIUM 500 mg and POTASSIUM 99 mg (Country Life).

Yesterday, I started my LANA TURNER DIET.  grins.  I wanted to do this because of its simplicity.  Giving it a try.  

I drank one cup of orange juice, but skipped the hot tea for BREAKFAST.  112 calories.  

I actually wasn't hungry enough to eat LUNCH.  It was to be only a salad as SUPPER was to be just a steak.  Change of menu.  The salad is about 200 calories and about 400 calories was eaten with the rib eye steak for an early SUPPER.  Same amount of calories for the day just eaten during a different window of time.  

Hunger wise, I was not hungry in the evening.  The battle is in wanting something to munch on as it is a bad habit of mine to eat even when I am not hungry.  A comfort thang, I think.  I'm talking to myself and drinking water to curb the appetite.  It's an ugly habit that has a hold on me that I need to break.  I hear most habits can be broken in 21 days.

TODAY, I'm eating the LANA TURNER DIET again.  I did drink oj for breakfast and fixed a huge salad for lunch.  There will be a steak for my supper meal.  Four days of this and I shall see how it's going.  I can pat myself on the back that I am on day 2.  Not so bad.  Hallelujah.  I understand that there are 3500 calories in one pound of fat.  If I cut 500 calories a day for a week, I should lose ONE POUND.  Don't be discouraged.  ONE POUND a week is a milestone.

Simplify my eating habits is what I am aiming for.  One pound at a time. 

We walked out amongst our flower garden in the morning and again in the evening.  A sweet thing to do.  Admiring the colorful blossoms speaks to my soul.

I am just about to finish laundering the sheets I had in a LARGE basket in the Kitchen full of vintage sheets.  Using Clorox makes the sheets smell fresh and clean.  I decided that I need to keep old top sheets to cover porch plants when frost is going to come.  I'd prefer white sheets verses designs on the sheets even if it's for covering the plants.  I have several sets of old sheets that I will pass along.  No need to keep them. 

Blessings,

~d

  

WALKIN'

PRAYING THAT I CAN WALK again without pain.  The last few months has been challenging for me to walk.  My neck is way better, but my feet...well they are stubborn in healing.  

When I'm HOME, the feet go up as I recline in my comfortable chair.  I would love to go for a slow leisurely walk about my neighborhood seeing the trees first hand dressed in their FALL ATTIRE.  COLORS such as bright red and orange.  These are heart warming hues that not only warm up ones soul, but heats up an appreciation for God's nature fully dressed in brilliant arrays of celebrated colors.

I'll have to hobbled out to the car and drive the neighborhood.  Thankful I can still do this.  Driving slower than slow isn't appreciated by those in a hurry just behind me in their vehicles.  SOMETIMES I think I can just putts as slow as possible before someone zooms up behind me in their oversized traveling beast with an arrogance that makes me pull over to the side of the road so they can pass on by.  ZOOM ZOOM.  

Do you ever go to the cemetery to just sit so you can hear yourself THINK?  I have on several occasions.  Last FATHER's DAY I went to the cemetery where my dear DAD is buried.  Now I know his spirit isn't there, but this place is a memorial place to deliberately take time to stop to think of days gone by and to appreciate the man that is my Father.  I had not been at the cemetery alone standing at the foot of his grave by myself until this day.  

This is when I cried.  I do cry at times.  I cried, talked to him as if he were listening.

TODAY is the day that the LORD hath made...I will rejoice and be glad in it.  Only GOD knows all.  Only HIM.  

The day is coming when I will walk without pain and then I will walk the neighborhood and walk some more.  This thing called LIFE is full of moments like this.  I am alive.  What shall I do?

Perhaps run, dance, and spin.  

BLESSINGS,

d