Over the last few weeks, my husband, Johnny, has reunited with some of his old high school friends through a website that one of their classmates created. It started out with about 30 members from South Natchez High School. Now I think that site has over 500 members.
Anyway, one of his old friends, Joel came into town last night. We ate supper with him-haven't seen him in 13 years!! It was great to meet up again and talk about "old times" and laugh about stupid things we used to do that we all thought were cool back in the 80's. They grew up in church together since they were babies-so their time together goes way back. It was really nice to get together again. It's ashamed to let time slip by like that without keeping in touch with those you were close to.
Thanks to "myspace" and someone I barely knew from school that shared Johnny's high school web site with me!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Starting Fresh
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope that everyone had a blessed holiday and is starting out with a promising new year. I know this is the time of year where everyone makes new resolutions, changes, unkept promises, lifestyle choices; whatever you wanna call it. If any of you know me or have read many of my past blogs, you know that I mentor 2 teachers that are new to our district this year. We hired a first year sped. teacher this for sem. and I was selected to mentor her through the MDE, which is a lot more responsibility because money is involved (surprise, surprise). I'm very honored that someone thinks that highly in my ability and capability. But like children, I don't like that "R" word. On the positive side, I know it will look good on a resume.
Also, if you've read previous posts, you know that I've had trouble with my blood sugar. Long story short-still working on it. Dr. still wants more weight off and glucose levels down. 40 down,30 to go. It seems like the more I lose, the higher the glucose gets. Don't ask me. I joined "Biggest Loser" weight loss competition at my school. I'm not doing it to win-I just thought it would motivate me to get the last 30 lbs. off. I'd been at a stand still for about 4 months and needed a good motivator. Besides that and praying for God's help with will power and help controlling the sugar, I don't know what else to do about it, except cut my lips off. The doctor I have is skinny- sometimes I feel like telling her to eat a donut, drink a coke-then tell me about blood sugar!! If I wasn't trying, I could understand. It just seems like everytime I go-my levels just aren't right. It's only 120 after a fast-so it's not like I'm going to go into a coma. She wants the levels to be in the high 70's-which is crazy, but whatever. As long as I'm taking care of myself and feeling well, that's all I can ask for.
We started school back this last week-you could tell it was a full moon Fri. I think being a mentor is helping me "stay in check" with what I'm supposed to be doing as a teacher. I think it has helped make me a better teacher and professional.
I am praying for strength and self-control with my weight, because I know that the way that I eat is a lifestyle change. I have come to terms with that. I pray daily for wisdom with food choices because this is so hard for me.
I am also praying for God to strengthen me as a wife, a Christian, and a mom. I am so thankful that God allowed me to have Christian parents and examples. I want to take that and grow. I am thankful that my parents took me to church and Johnny's mom took him to church as children. I pray that we are what God wants us to be for our children, especially in a society such as today. I know many of you Christian wives/moms are praying the very same things for your children. God bless you as you bless others this week!
Also, if you've read previous posts, you know that I've had trouble with my blood sugar. Long story short-still working on it. Dr. still wants more weight off and glucose levels down. 40 down,30 to go. It seems like the more I lose, the higher the glucose gets. Don't ask me. I joined "Biggest Loser" weight loss competition at my school. I'm not doing it to win-I just thought it would motivate me to get the last 30 lbs. off. I'd been at a stand still for about 4 months and needed a good motivator. Besides that and praying for God's help with will power and help controlling the sugar, I don't know what else to do about it, except cut my lips off. The doctor I have is skinny- sometimes I feel like telling her to eat a donut, drink a coke-then tell me about blood sugar!! If I wasn't trying, I could understand. It just seems like everytime I go-my levels just aren't right. It's only 120 after a fast-so it's not like I'm going to go into a coma. She wants the levels to be in the high 70's-which is crazy, but whatever. As long as I'm taking care of myself and feeling well, that's all I can ask for.
We started school back this last week-you could tell it was a full moon Fri. I think being a mentor is helping me "stay in check" with what I'm supposed to be doing as a teacher. I think it has helped make me a better teacher and professional.
I am praying for strength and self-control with my weight, because I know that the way that I eat is a lifestyle change. I have come to terms with that. I pray daily for wisdom with food choices because this is so hard for me.
I am also praying for God to strengthen me as a wife, a Christian, and a mom. I am so thankful that God allowed me to have Christian parents and examples. I want to take that and grow. I am thankful that my parents took me to church and Johnny's mom took him to church as children. I pray that we are what God wants us to be for our children, especially in a society such as today. I know many of you Christian wives/moms are praying the very same things for your children. God bless you as you bless others this week!
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