~ Aim for a Better Life in 2009 ~

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~ Aim for a Better Life in 2009 ~

"People who aim at nothing hit it with amazing accuracy!"

May your troubles be less,
May your blessings be more,
May nothing but happiness come through your door!

~ Join Me ~

2009 Target

~ Creating Victory Habits ~

-No one is in charge of my happiness except me.

-Remember that I are too blessed to be stressed.

-Forgive everyone for everything.

-Make peace with my past so it won't spoil the present.

-Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

-The best is yet to come.

-Enjoy the ride. I will remember this is not Disney World and I certainly don't want a fast pass. I only have one ride through life so I'll make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

-Each night before I go to bed I will complete the following statements:

I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

-When I wake up in the morning I will complete the following statement,

'My purpose is to __________ today.'

-Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
-Play more games and read more books than I did in 2008.

-Make more time to be in God's Word, practice more meditation and prayer. Drawing closer to my Lord. This provides me with daily fuel for my busy life. He is my strength!

-Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under 6yrs.

-Dream more while I'm awake.

-Eat breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a Princess and dinner like a college girl with a maxed out charge card.

-Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less processed foods like this....(tee-hee)

-Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

-Take a 10 to 30 minute walk every day. And while I walk, smile.
-Try to make at least three people smile each day.

-Don't waste my precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things I cannot control. Instead invest my energy in the positive present moment.
-Realize that life is a school and I am here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons I learn will last a lifetime.

-Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE away.
-Don't take myself so seriously. No one else does.

-Envy is a waste of time.

-Don't compare my life to others. I have no idea what their journey is really all about....

We are to strive to “live holy and Godly lives as we look forward to the day of God.” (2 Peter 3:11,12)

COMMENT TAB-
Please share one "target" you are aiming at - for a Better Life in 2009!

Cindy Lemley's Health & Weight Loss Victory Story!

Pam's Page 29 - "Friendship"Dear sweet blogging girlfriends-

Healing and divine health are God’s perfect will for mankind! God expects us to care for the physical bodies with which He has blessed us and not neglect or abuse them in any way!
*Unfortunately, I know that He never meant for me to eat soooo much chocolate (tee-hee)!

Healthy lifestyle is birthed from a DECISION and is accelerated by ACCOUNTABILITY!There are many great stories about "PROGRAMS" that help you loose weight and no one program is the magic! So I am not endorsing the “Program” listed below, nor am I against it. Life’s disciplines are about a DECISION – and ACCOUNTABILTY is healthy in all areas of our life! The testimony below…is a tribute to right choices! Taking care of the physical body God blessed us with!

This testimony is from my dear friend Cindy Lemley. I am so proud of her, she is an inspiration to us all. This story is about HER journey and her discipline!
Her BEFORE and her AFTER…..

After many years of talking, attempting and a little complaining, I finally
made a decision that its time to become healthy and lose weight. That was
January of 2008. I started on my own in this journey until my husband
talked with someone he works with about my commitment. She suggested that I
go with her to a Weight Watchers meeting. I was really surprised by what I
learned and decided to try it out. I am so glad I did!! Just one year
later, I have met my goal and become a lifetime member with Weight Watchers.
I am now 96lbs lighter and went from a size 26 to a 12-14!!!

The 2 main ideas that got me started was first of all making a decision to
do it and second, admitting I needed help doing it. If I didn't have the
Weight Watchers program and the group I went with, I don't think I would
have been able to get to my goal. Changing my eating and exercising habits 1
at a time helped keep me going along with the results I was seeing. Once I
had lost about 30lbs, I let my family in on what I was doing. When I told
my sister, Tina, we made a commitment to running a 1/2 marathon together.
She has ran many races - full & 1/2 marathons and smaller races. So I began
exercising to get my body ready for training. With Tina's help, I am now on
a training schedule to prepare for a 1/2 marathon at the end of April inNashville.

Hope this help inspire others that you can do what you put your mind to. So
make a decision and do it!!! Hiccups, as I like to call them, become much
easier to work through if you know what and why your doing something!!!

Cindy
-3 John 2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Praise Update about Little James Lemley!

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Many of you have been praying for this very happy and fun loving toddler, named James Lemley. Down syndrome has created alot of opportunity for healing miracles in his life!

Mommy Cindy - just took James for his followup yearly cardiologist appointment......


Hear her "Review"-
When the hole in James' heart was first discovered it was 8.7 mm. There was a bit of a scare as to whether immediate surgery was neccessary. The surgeons decided to wait and monitor for a bit to see what would happen. 3 months later the hole was the same size but pressures were normal. 6 months later the hole had gotten a bit smaller down to 7.1 mm. At that point, surgery would most likely still need to be done but maybe not until about 4 years of age. That way it could be done by cathedor. Since things were going well, James' growth, develpment, health, his next appointment wasn't for a year.
Hear her "Praise Report"-
Which brings us to yesterdays appointment. The tests results showed the hole to now be 4.3mm!! That is not the only good news. Because of the size,
right now surgery may not ever have to be done!!!!!

Praise you Lord!

Blessings to YOU...

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Dear God:

The lady reading this is beautiful,

classy and strong,

and I love her.

Help her live her life to the fullest.

Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.

Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love.

Protect her at all times,

lift her up when she needs you the most,

and let her know when she walks with you,

She will always be safe...

Book - Living in Divine Health - a life giving approach to optimal health!

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Hello sweet blogging girlfriends-

I'm so excited to share another amazing book with you!

My dear friend Alana recommended a group of us business partners take the month of February to fast in prayer over taking better care of the temples God gave us, our bodies!

She also recommended we bought the book - "Living in Divine Health ". (Now placed on my Blog Bookshelf)

This is an amazing book! Dr. Colbert is a faith-filled man who offers so much motivating perspective on how to live healthy and take a proactive approach to our future by revealing seven principles on how to live the life God intended. He takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of disease-preventing nutrition. Most diseases are due to a lack of hydration, stress, fatigue, and an unhealthy lifestyle. We no longer have to plead ignorance to our health!!! Learn how to eliminate the cancer-producing toxins already built up in your system and tell the difference between the foods that generate health...and those that can hurt your heart. We have all the knowledge we need to take a daily approach to being healthy, in shape, and happy about ourselves. Dr. Don Colbert provides a non-condemning, life giving approach to optimal health. God Bless!

Empowering Women of Faith Spring Retreat

Theme for this Event - "The Captivating Proverbs 31 Women"

The Proverbs 31 Women is often looked at as too idyllic and unachievable! Rightly so in our own strength which is why we must rely on God's strength only and have a purposeful intent if we are to become a virtuous women.
A women of strength and dignity first has a purposeful intent to develop a strong relationship with her Lord. She knows only by His strength can she be the women God calls her to be in every area of her life!
Come join our Women's Retreat in Clear Lake, Iowa. A fun filled week-end combined with great Spiritual Growth planned on the agenda!
*Use my "Contact Me" link to email me requesting specific Registration Information!

Spring is almost here in Minnesota!!!

Spring is almost here in Iowa & Minnesota!!

Winter is almost over and we can see the deer wandering around now!

A Family Celebration, NOT a Hallmark Movie!

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Dearest blogging girlfriends-

I’m sure you’ve noticed I temporarily fell off the Blogging World (tee-hee). My last post was on Christmas Eve, after that my focus was on creating awesome Holiday Memories. Ten days where our house became a Bed-N-Breakfast for 12 special people.



-We flew our daughter and family in from Washington, D.C.
-We drove both sets of our parents up from Iowa, Scott’s parents and my Mother.
-Plus, our son and his dear girlfriend stopped by after work and on their days off.

MY PLAN:
I had all those togetherness thoughts of how our “Family Holiday” moments should be just like I was starring in my own version of a Hallmark Movie (tee-hee).

I envisioned preparing every meal….picture perfect. Everyone would want to play the same card or board games. We would all love to rent the same DVD. Even though our age span was 4 months old to 80 years old….we would all want to do everything the same (tee-hee)! NOT!!!! Eventually, some compromises were made.

I think this is my Christmas message this year---Making together happen doesn’t need to be PERFECT.

This year it's to see, look for, discover, embrace and appreciate the beautiful imperfection I call LIFE.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

There is beauty in every imperfect aspect of my LIFE, if only I'll make the choice to see it. Enjoy every moment regardless of it’s Hallmark Movie quality (tee-hee)! I love this beautiful imperfection we call life.
I cherish every moment God blesses us with a family gathering!
I love our life.
Together.