Trusting God

Seems like my family is going thru a lot of trials lately. It can be very discouraging at times, but I have to remember that God has it all under control. At the end of this week, the 30-day notice is up for the guys in my FIL's house. Next we get a court date if they are not out. I know the lesson I've had to learn in this situation is to love my enemies and control my temper. I hear myself saying quite often ".....yeah, but, you don't mess with family!!!!" That's my justification for my temper. I need to sit back and be quiet and think to myself, "....yeah, but, you don't mess with God!!!!" Showing mercy to those that hurt us is hard, but it is not me they ulitmately have to answer to. God has shown me a lot of mercy. Now I need to practice it. Not that I'm to be a door mat, but these two guys living in my FIL's house are just lost souls with drug and alcohol issues. They think they are getting one over on us. I feel sorry for them. They are too young to be throwing their lives away like this.

Next is my financial situation. It's ugly and that's all I'm going to say about that. I know that God is my supplier.

And on a lighter note.......I'm down 32 lbs. I've been a bit naughty. Darn those chocolate cadbury mini eggs! Today I'm back on track. Three more pounds and I'll be at my halfway mark. Pretty amazing!

Where is the Weight Going?

I weighed myself again today. I'm down 26 lbs! I am NOT hungry. I don't binge and I don't have cravings. It is truly amazing. I have never been able to lose weight on my own. I did Jenny Craig over the years twice with great success, but I would slowly put the weight back on.

This morning I was really stressing about the dead beats in my FIL's house. I've calmed down - thanks to Sally aka Justme! Words of wisdom from the Word of God. There is power in the Word! I would have not made it this far in life without knowing Jesus! I have peace.

Know what a diamond is? A lump of coal that has done good under pressure! I want to be a diamond!

Just another day in the life....

Well, the lawyer sent out the 30 day notice letter to the dead beats living in my father-in-law's house. I've been stressing ab out this mess. All the neighbors around the house are watching it and will report anything unusual. I'd really like to hear that a they saw the dead beats moving out! The neighbors really love my FIL and gladly look out for us.

I worry a lot about my husband and hope this doesn't put him over the edge. He has a lot of stress on his job. He is project managing the electric on a very big house out east. A very famous person too! Can't mention names.

Well, I'm down 23 lbs since the beginning of the year. This raw diet really agrees with me! I haven't gotten bored with what I'm eating. In fact, I'm enjoying raw foods and the different flavors! It is very satisfying! Next week I'm having dinner at Pure! Can't wait! I'm going to a real raw restaurant and meeting real raw people!