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We went to church and prayed in the New Year by candlelight. It was the most amazing experience, it worked out that midnight struck during my prayer for our marriage and family. I was so blessed by the experience. God has been so good to us, the change in Michael is so evident. I have no doubts that our family will be restored!

Yesterday I walked an hour around the lake, it started snowing. It was so beautiful! Today I rescued a puppy that got out of its yard and almost got hit by a car. There was no address but I was able to get the vet info from the rabies tag and took her there for her owners to claim. I di alot of dogwalking, its been a busy day. I decided to clean a day early, gonna try to finish tonight. Its bitterly cold outside and I will hit the treadmill here instead of going to the gym.

The hamsters are so much fun. I already have them spoiled rotten. I am probably just as crazy about them as the kids are.

As for weight, I am confident that as long as I keep my focus on God, he will get me through these last pounds. My only new years resolution is Matthew 6:33 -But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

I haved lived a life where everything about exercising and eating right consumed me. now I realise that if I put all I have in making my body thin and neglect my soul, I am worse off than I was at 242 pounds. Instead of hitting the treadmill at 5 am I give the ONE that is first, the first part of my day. That quiet time of Bible study and prayer keep me going all day long. I have filled 2 journals since April and looking back, not one day has gone by where God hasnt given me a word that I found out later on I needed during the course of the day.

May God bless you all and keep you! Prayers for not only pounds to be shed, but lives to be completely transformed by Jesus Christ!