Lots of fun out in the snow this morning, however not the typical snow day type.  Not sledding or snowman making.  Andrew was shoveling snow and found a mouse.  

After further observation we determained it was really a vole. 

The kids thought is was really cool how it scurried under the snow. 

They attempted to feed it one of our delicious buckwheat pancakes.

I heard "It's so cute" about 100 times.  Then I hear "can we have a pet mouse".  I promptly slammed the door on Rose's face. 

We will sled later.  For now they will have to go look up the differences between a vole and a mouse, so our outdoor fun can also be a school lesson.  We don't get a snow day today~ we be home schooled.

Hope you can enjoy the snow today.

     It moved.  The scale gave up the numbers I needed to see.  I had been over zealous in wanting those pounds last week.  I had even expected the scale to give me what I wanted more than what I deserved.  But this week the story was different.  I went to class with a better attitude.  Knowing I honored God all week by my choices and my time.  I did seek Him and His rightesouness.  I spend time in His word and in prayer.  My focus was on being the servant He intended me to be. I worked hard to be careful what went pass my lips.  I was intentional on my choices.

I can now, thanks to the work of God, say I have successfully lost over 50 lbs.  

     The hours working out and the careful planning of meals and snacks.  The water and running to pee.  ALL totally worth it.  I was so excited when she said the number, I wanted to jump and shout.       So is the work over?  No way.  I am getting up and running hard again tomorrow.  I am seeking the plan of God for each day I fight this battle.  Hand to mouth syndrome does not disappear in 3 months.  I know my sin is waiting to entangle me and drag me into darkness.  But I will not be weak.  I will call on the name of the Lord and He will be my strength in times of struggle.  I will know the limitations of myself and wait on the Lord for the strength to continue to get the fat off.  I will not expect magic to happen but will expect hard work to pay off.

     Thanks to you who have prayed for me.  Please continue to lift my name to the throne of Grace.  I want to be healthy and I want to be a witness for Jesus.  My messiah died that I may have the power to overcome lifes hardest sins.  My Jesus rose from the grave and has the power over all Satan could give out.  I know the food issues in my life are bigger than just the taste of brownies, the issues deal with trust and self indulgence.  My life is not to be spent seeking pleasure and entertainment.  I want this life I lead to be one of joy and servanthood to the One who gave me life.

51 down~ more to go, down this road I will travel, till God tells me I am free from the sins that have so easily entangled.

Yippee for Me.

   The week was  a great one.  Steve got home safe, SII started classes at Macomb, School is running smoothly, I have been on facebook daily, Rose got to have a fun day at Mrs. Novak's, and Andrew got to go play at James', Josiah is working as prop master at the theatre, Donna June sang "Oh Protector of my soul" in front of church,  life was full of joy and hard work  ect...

  My workouts were consistent and I did the eliptical for 10 minutes which was my longest so far.  Over all I was really looking forward to getting on the scale tonight and breaking the 50 lbs mark.  I was not perfect but did well on my calories, drank a great amount of water and was conscious about what I was doing.  But guess what.  I did not go down.  The scale found out my hand was in the m & m bag.  Yep, every little bit counts that goes for saying no and saying yes.  It was not what I wanted, however it is what I deserved.  The scale has been good to me when I am good to my body.  So this week I didn't get what I wanted, but I will work and next week hopefully the number is lower.

  I am glad I can say I honored God with my time and my choices.  I was able to use the body He has given me to the best of my ability.  I will continue to seek Him and His best for my life.  I will continue to workout and make healthy choices.  I will not let discouragement set in.  1 Corinthians 15:58  Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.