Where has summer gone?

Wow!

Well It is the end of August and school has officially started! Sad to see summer go, but also excited to see my children growing.

New and exciting things are happening. Let me see where to begin...

I haven't officially stepped on the scale, but I believe my grand total on weight loss is now around 55-60 pounds. Woo Hoo! Yes It is still hard, and I'm still trucking along, but I do have my moments of just wanting to stuff myself. Thank goodness the Lap-Band won't allow me to do that, which is a good thing.

Church is still the same. We have had some hurts these last few months from some people very close to us. We have chosen this time to move forward and to allow God to work on us mentally and spiritually and help to heal our hearts. But I shall send updates about that soon.

Eddie is doing ok. He still has about 15 more pounds to lose before the Transplant team will put him on the transplant list. This last 15 pounds is horrible to try and get off! But he's determined thank goodness. My hubby got a part time job in the mornings. I think it has been good for him. It has taken a bit for us to all get adjusted to his new schedule. He had to change his dialysis time now, and it has kind of made us re-adjust how we did some things before. But it is all working out and I'm so proud of him.

Lauren is starting college again, and she just got a different job that should last her until she is close to finishing school. She is extremely excited! It is an accounting intern position which will help with school and be very beneficial.

Josh is in his last year a middle school thank goodness! WHEW!~ These middle school years are extremely hard. And other kids are so cruel sometimes, so please be in prayer and covering over him.

Going to keep this short since I'm at work. I'll holler later! ;)

Finally...

Woot! Ok, finally here is a picture of our church! Now remember, its just like a warehouse, not bad for starting out. To us ...it is still God's House!

Another post...

Well, today I find that I'm not nearly as motivated to post as in the past. Not sure why, but here goes.

So far to date, I have lost around 45 pounds. Woot Woot! Very excited, but of course the Lap-Band is made for slower weight loss, so I am trying my very hardest to not get discouraged. But I want it to happen now! hehe I still have my moments of trying the foods I want to eat (even though I know it will be hard). I usually end up getting sick, and then of course I think to myself "Why did I even try that?" I have realized that some of the old eating habits are very hard to break! And I will admit that there are times that I wish I could just take the absolute BIGGEST bite of hamburger you've ever seen!!! Sometimes thats what I miss most. Still no regrest! I'm overall extremely happy and would recommend in a heartbeat!

Church is doing good. Over the last few weeks we have had some growth. We have anywhere from 25-35 people now! Praise the Lord! I finally did get pictures of the church, but haven't uploaded them from my camera yet. I will try to do that here in the next few days.

Family is doing well. Eddie of course still has good and bad days. But don't we all. Will try to post pics of the family.

TTYL~

Been too long...

Well gosh, its already almost the end of February! Wow...how behind am I in posting! Yikes!

Please forgive, but things have really been crazy.

I am do to have a fill this month or early march. So far the weight loss total is at about 43 pounds. Woot Woot! So proud of me!

I haven't had any troubles with my band, just taking it slow. I have dropped several sizes in my clothes, so now I'm noticing it, but still not seeing it. :(

Well the church is good. Continue to pray that we will grow and continue to do God's will. As I have promised, I will try to get pictures up soon!

Thanks for your prayers!