Last official day of summer....

Well, It is Monday. Ugh! That's all I have to really say about that!

My first fill in Dallas went exceptionally well! Didn't have much trouble at all. The Dr. stated that I'm right on track. He would like me to lose 12-14 pounds per month. At his office I had lost 12 pounds, and if you add the Pre-Op weight loss, its 19 pounds total. Woo Hoo! I will have my next fill in about 4 weeks.

Well, If you read some of my earlier posts, you read that my family was cleaning out the pantry and freezer. Well it hasn't stopped there. We have been cleaning kitchen cabinets and linen closets. Ok, well I say we, but that isn't entirely true. My hubby has been doing all the cleaning out, and everything is looking great! It's like everyday when I get home from work, he has something else cleaned. What a great feeling.

So they say today is the last official day of summer. This makes me happy because I look forward to the fall and to the colder weather. I know most people like it warmer and love the summer months. But frankly, I can't stand to be HOT! YUCK! So we are suppose to have a cool front come in tonight. Yeah!

The Tri-State Fair is in town this week. Not sure if we are going, but I'll take some pics if we do. We haven't gone in the last few years because it is so expensive! Grrrrr

Ok, getting back to work, talk to you later.
Have a blessed week!

Robin

Traveling...

Hello all!

Today I'm traveling with my SIL to Dallas for my first fill with my Lap Band. My appointment is in the morning at 10:30. Yes, I'm nervous. Please pray for a safe trip today and tomorrow on the way home! And pray that I'm not too uncomfortable. I'm anxious to see how I'm doing, and of course how the Dr. thinks I'm doing.

This weekend was great. The weather was much cooler and cloudy. I love that kind of weather, although I find it hard to get motivated to do anything.

Church was awesome yesterday! Not many there but it was great! Our church is looking for another church building on the other side of town, so please be in prayer about that also.

I'll holler at you when I get back! Thanks for the prayers!

Robin

Spring cleaning??

Well hello all!

Let me first start with a big thank you for all the prayers! They are much needed, and I appreciate them so much! Things are starting to even off at school. I haven't received any calls from the school or principal. Woo Hoo! We did have "Meet & Greet" the teacher night at Joshua's school and all went well. I have also personally emailed all of Joshua's teachers to let them know that the communication lines are OPEN! So we'll see how it goes!

My husband returned this weekend from a Men's Retreat at another church. He said it was spiritually fulfilling! Amen! That is exactly what I wanted for him. My husband spends most of his time ministering to others, that it was time for him to be ministered to. And he said it was great!

I had all weekend to clean and get the house ready for him to come home. (My kids probably weren't to happy because we cleaned a lot!) But I had candles lit and waiting for him when he arrived!

I had planned on working the holiday this week, but things didn't turn out that way. I have another old freezer (it's not self defrosting) in my kitchen that holds most of my meat and such. Well, late Sunday night before my hubby was to arrive, I noticed it was leaking. Yucky, sticky stuff was coming from the bottom of the door on the freezer. Well low and behold, somehow the door got jammed and wouldn't close, so it had been defrosting and leaking all over my kitchen and utility floor! Grrrrrrrr! So that is how I spent my holiday. Cleaning out that freezer. Most of the food was ruined. It was all thawed, and I don't know for how long. I'm talking ice cream also! So on Monday, when most people are relaxing and cooking out, I was cleaning out the freezer.

I'm not sure how it happened, but that lead to cleaning out the pantry, and then some drawers, and 4 different cabinets in my kitchen! My house is a total wreck now! It was like Spring cleaning in the Fall! I spent all that time trying to get the house clean, but you wouldn't be able to tell now. We have been doing a little in the evenings, but I'm ready for it to be done, and my house back in order! Man do I have more space now!

So that is how I spent my holiday and every evening this week. I keep thinking if I get more done tonight, that is less this weekend I will have to do. So if anyone is up for it, feel free to come over and help me clean out my kitchen cabinets and drawers. :)

Staying on track...

Well, first off let me say that our Family Church retreat was awesome! Three people were baptised in the lake. If you have never seen a lake service, it is something to behold. Saturday morning I woke up and had my quiet time with God! Nobody was up yet! It was just me and my coffee and God! Here is a picture I took from my phone.

I'm feeling better, but getting anxious for a fill. My eating has increased which is normal, but makes me concerned. My port is 3/4 open, therefore I feel like I'm eating quite a bit. But according to the Dr.'s office, they leave it that way so you have time to heal. I have read that after your first fill (where they inject saline and tighten up your band) you really will start dropping the weight and get more on routine.

Well school has started and so far I have received a phone call from a teacher, principal and my son has already had a detention. Now on Joshua's defense, it isn't as bad as it sounds, but still! We are only 2 weeks into school! grrrrrr

On top of that I'm having some trouble with a lady here at work which makes for uncomfortable working conditions. But trying not to worry too much about it.

Anyway, please pray for me and my family. We are struggling with so many obstacles, we can't seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

I'll post later....

Robin~