So I've started planting flowers or plants or whatever they are! I think I'm addicted now though. I can't wait to get my yard landscaped the way I picture it in my head. I'm just glad that I have learned how to make friends without drinking with them. I've got this new one who is teaching me all she knows about gardening. I think it's wonderful God has given us something so beautiful that can take up some time in a M.O.M.'s day. I see now how the flowers praise God with their beauty. Only He could make something like that.
Well onto a different subject-my mom and I have issued a weight loss challenge this week! No sweets for the entire week and 2 pound weight loss for a new shirt! So far no sweets, but it has only been 2 days really, but that's pretty good for me. I might make Caleb some cookies today so that will be a real test. The desire is not really there, but when I do get a craving I eat some lowfat yogurt and some melon! That seems to take care of it.
I am just having a blessed day, I feel great and am appreciative of all God has given me today. Yesterday I was in such a testy mood, it didn't take much to set me off, but by the end of the day God had called me to his Word (I was behind in my 5X5X5 reading). I read the story of the Last Supper, the betrayal, the denial, the trial, and the Crucifixion. That story is something that I had read and heard many times before, but last night it was so visual to me, I felt like I was right there. The denial 3 times by Peter was what got me the most. In the past I always give in to peer pressure, and I have always wanted to be part of the in-crowd, that I have denied my faith. Maybe not right out, but like Peter's first denial, just kind of skimmed around the question and changed the subject. I was almost sick to my stomach at my past actions. I just thank God for His grace to give me another chance and hopefully I will redeem myself as did Peter. Today I woke up in a terrific mood, even this morning in the wee hours when Zoey was screaming, I just had a different peace. It always amazes me when I am filled again with the joy and peace God offers, although He always comes through if I'm on a sincere search!