Thankful Thursday

I am always trying to focus on the good things and staying positive. That's why this is such an important post. Today, I am thankful for my new temporary schedule at work. It gives me time to take morning classes at my gym and blogging time. It gets so busy at work, that I often don't find the time to blog or read blogs. Blogging is an important part of my life. 

The blogging community has given me support and friendships. While I may be slow at getting posts up, because life happens, I am not ready to stop blogging all together. I definitely don't put blogging ahead of family or work either. Its just one other aspect of my life. I do want to thank everyone for the sweet comments yesterday. It encourages me to keep moving forward on my weight loss journey.

So its your turn now. What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday

At some point along my journey, I thought making money from blogging would be great. It still would be cool but my heart has changed.

Today, I'm thankful for blogging, blogging friends, and the encouragement coupled with support from all the amazing people I have met in this blogging journey.

Your stories inspire me. Your struggles remind me of my own. In so many ways, blogging is a blessing. As some bloggers have noted it is also cheap therapy, which I concur.

My life is enriched in ways that money could not accomplish.

I considered shouting out to my friends but I also contemplated two problems: 1-there's an overwhelming number of awesome bloggers (some don't even know how I've been blessed) and 2-what of all the new bloggers I have yet to meet?

If you are new to blogging and need a friend, email or comment (with your email all no-reply bloggers). I'd love to be your support.

Guest posts are currently open for "Make A Difference Monday" and "Weight Loss Wednesday".

The giveaway for $40 to Target continues until the end of the month. Please stay tuned for High Five For Friday!

Weight Loss Wednesday

Welcome to weight loss Wednesday. We need to support each other and share tips. This is a special place for me since I have struggled with weight for my entire life. I can remember being chubby as a kid. I can remember the size 16s getting tight on me. Junior year of high school, I started to slowly lose some of the weight and I graduated at a size ten. My smallest size was a size 6 but I'm closer to 8 right now. Sadly, I have pants that I can't wear because of my slow climb in weight. I'll lose it, slowly.

Progress report: over the three months of holidays, I managed to lose 3.4 pounds. You may have noticed my excited update on twitter or on facebook. I see success in those numbers but at the same time I would have liked better progress. I have two goals: to lose 7 pounds in about two months and then to possibly to lose another five. I have split it up because the first goal gets my body to the easy to maintain spot. I haven't been there since 2010 and its time to get back.

Please share your successes and tips with me. If you'd like to guest post, please write something and email it to me at estherdavison@gmail.com. Thanks!

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to thankful Thursday. This post is a great reminder to always be thankful. Today I am thankful for new opportunities and great support from family and friends. I wrapped up my time at my last job and said my goodbyes. It was great working with my last team and I felt close to most of them. My eyes are turned to the future and the new things I will learn, new friendships will be developed, and I'm expecting to find job satisfaction. I have hope that this will be great.

What are you thankful for today? I'd love for you to share with me and I will email you back. Please stay tuned for high five for Friday!

Thankful Thursday

Dear bloggy friends, welcome to thankful Thursday. This is a post I enjoy doing because it keeps me thinking about the good things in my life. This week I am thankful for all my friends and family. I have a good group of people who love and support me. It's sad that some people are far away, most all of my family, but I am sure to stay close to my friends. There is no way I could go through stressful times without these beautiful people. God has blessed me and I am very thankful.

The picture is from a card I just got from my bloggy swap friend. I am very excited to share everything with you. Please share what you are thankful for today.

Thanks

I am not sure what happened yesterday but today definitely turned out better. I accomplished so much! When I got off work, I did one load of laundry and I put the dishes away. That deserves tons of kudos.

Stress is a problem and when it gets to be too much I can get into all sorts of trouble: eating my emotions, wallowing in my emotions, losing my zeal for fun things.

I have crossed this bridge before.  I am trying to remember the way and using mindfulness techniques. At this point in time, I am not safely across the bridge but I will get there again.  Thanks for your prayers and support. I will send my prayers and support your way, if you tell me. Happy hump day friends!

Staying strong

Today’s rating is Positive.

I have made it through another day of work and I wore the red shiny heals. I have only Friday to get through and then finally family comes home. Permanently. It will be a blessing and I will be able to close this stressful chapter of my life. Thank you friends, family and Lord for being my support. There’s no way I could have been successful without all the support and assistance.

Thankful Thursday

Today’s rating is Positive.

I’m thankful for many things. The weekend is around the corner. The move is in two weeks. There are two sweet kitties that give me love and support. My husband is a strong supportive man. I have had good experiences and good friends from my job. I have learned so much about myself and how strong I am.

One of the biggest pieces to my life is Jesus. He saved my life and I am so thankful. I am undeserving as well but somehow God still loves and supports me. God is the reason I find strength to get through each day. Thank you Lord for sending your Son to save a worthless person like me. Amen! Happy Good Friday and Happy Easter!

Pets are good for health

Today’s rating is Positive.

A long time ago, I was having a really bad day and Chomps came over. He curled up in my lap and stayed long enough for me to calm down and feel better. Stroking a furry friend can help elevate your mood. They need you to be comfortable and happy. At the same time, they bring so much joy that it’s not a fair swap. My kitties bring me a lot of love and bed hogging.

I did an interview today and I felt it was too short. In the end, I won’t stop the hunt until I am where I belong. I know this can’t be forced but should feel natural. My time is coming and I am going to continue praying for the patience and wisdom. Thank you Lord for being by my side every day. I need all your love, help, and support! Amen!

Waiting

Today’s rating is Positive.

There’s not much to share right now. I am waiting to hear from a company about a job. I am waiting to see my family and not feel lonely. I am waiting to finalize the details of the move. Thankfully, I am feeling patient and busy. I’ll get through this challenge and move on to the next.

Its helpful to have friends and family that are supportive. I am strong because I have so many good people in my life. They lift my spirit up and I thank God for all the love and support I receive. Amen!

Long Week Brings Weekend

Today’s rating is Positive.

Reflecting on this week, I took several steps back on dealing with my stress. I had two days of depression but it felt much more like two weeks. I am happy to be moving forward again and that the pain is now over. I was able to get past the down days with support from my family and friends. I am loved by them and loved by God. That feels good and I want to say thanks to all of you!

There will be changes and challenges with the move. I know that God will give me the strength to get through it all. I still haven’t found a job but God will provide somehow for the bills. My Key West dreams will come true in His timing and we will be a family again in short order.

TGIF!

Epic Battle with the Economy

Today’s rating is Negative.

I am continuing my struggle with finding a job and with a deadline looming it doesn’t seem as if this feat is possible. The last time I was in the job market, I was hunting for ten hours a day, six days a week. Finding a job is a full-time job and yet I’ve been trying to accomplish this in part-time hours.

I am praying for wisdom, strength, patience, and hope. Its clear that I am not strong enough to do it on my own. I’m not alone with Jesus Christ on my side. I survey my situation and I can see that things won’t work in my timing. So, do I just throw the towel in and wait for God to put the job on a silver platter and deliver it to my door? I think there is a balance between the hunt and the providence of God. I wish I had that balance in my heart, mind, and soul right now. Thank you for your support.

Tough Decisions

Today’s rating is Positive.

I forgot the nap that I deserved but I played the piano for the first time in 3 months. Happily, I haven’t forgotten anything. At church the one thing that stood out for me was how we need to be passionate for God and make a difference. I know that I am supposed to play the piano but I also know that now is not my time. I need to practice so when it is my turn, I will be ready to jump right in.

I am also dealing with a tough decision about church. I don’t feel that Watermark has enough support for me because its a small church. Should I go try a bigger church? On the other hand, I should be leaving around May or June. Is it realistic to create new relationships just to leave them? These are questions that I don’t know the answer to. I am praying and seeking counsel. If you have any advice, please share! Thanks!