One year....never forgotten

It's hard to believe tomorrow marks one day since I lost my Dad here on earth. I know he is in heaven with my mom and for that I am eternally grateful, I will get to see him again. However, there is so much he has missed and I have missed sharing with him. I so wish I could call and talk to him. I still have the last voicemail he ever sent me. I haven't even erased him from my phone contacts.

I finally got the guts to do all the things he had been on me to do - quit smoking - lose weight - exercise - Dad  - do you know? I have 4 beautiful grandchildren - he only got to see 2. Mom never got to meet any of them - that makes me so sad - she was an awesome mother and grandmother.

As I got older  - my parents became my n=best friends. There was rarely a day I did not talk to them. So tonight I am sad - very sad - because I miss them.

I am thankful to them for all the things they taught me - to work hard, to never give up, to have faith, to be honest, to smile through adversity> But most of all they taught me the importance of family!!

Dad - you were my hero, you were my rock, I love you more than words can ever say! I cherish every last moment we spent together and am so grateful  we had that time. I wish we had gotten more. but thanks to Calvary - I will be reunited with you and Mom. But just so you know - time may go by - but you are always in my heart and mind.

All my love - Deb

Following God's plan

Wow - what an amazing journey I am on and I see no end in sight. i have goals and plans and God's blessing on it all!!!! it is an amazing feeling when you know that what you are doing is exactly what god wants you to do! I didn't say it was easy - but it helps feeling His loving arms and comforting touch. I have gone from a smoking couch potato who ate 2 doughnuts every morning with a large french vanilla cappuccino (can we say empty calories) - to a 2 shakes and a healthy meal - work out 1 1/2 hours every day and have not had a cigarette in over 3 weeks. Lets give Him some praise.

I always had an excuse to not change my BAD habits. I'm too stressed. or I'm too busy or I will do it when.... God sent a family into my life - the Body by Vi family that showed me the time was now. I know people blast this program because it is a networking deal...but it WORKS!!!!!!! i have never felt so good and wanted to work out - looked forward to my diet., looked at each thing I put into my mouth. It is truly transforming my life!!!

Thank you Lord Jesus for showing me the answer to my prayers. May I continue to follow on your path and listen to your guiding voice!!!

Deb

Why?

Today I am filled with questions. Today has been a tough day. Today should have been my dad's birthday. Why have I lost both my parents? Today no one I invited showed up to the Body by Vi party. Why would people pass on such an exciting program? Today I heard about peoples exciting trips. Why didn't I go anywhere for Spring Break?

But instead of asking why - I have decided to look at Who. God created me. God knows what I need and when I need it. I out it all in his hands, and I will let Him know the whys. If He feels led to share them with me I will listen...if not I will trust and have faith.

To god be the Glory that today my dad celebrated his birthday in Heaven! praise the Lord that a couple came to my house and learned about Body by Vi. And thanks to God I got the opportunity to work out on a consistent basis all week and ma leaving for Nationals on Friday!!!!

Deb

Thsi is me and my Dad 2 years ago !! I miss you and Love you Dad!!

Excitement

Have you ever just known that something you are doing is right? I often question myself about so many of my decision. I also question my abilities, my paths etc... But I know this time I am doing exactly what God wants me to be doing!

Recently I started the Body by Vi 90 day challenge. I quit smoking. I quit drinking pop. I have began to exercise again. I am feeling the effects as well as seeing results. I believe so much in this product that I became a distributor. I had been wanting a part-time job to help pay off my student loans...but this is so much better!!

I have met and am getting to know some awesome people! I feel their excitement. I am feeling the presence of God in this. I think this is awesome that I get to become healthy, make money and fellowship with Christians - could anything be better!!

I just wish I had the eloquence to explain how this is changing my health - the energy I have - the just good feeling.


THIS IS WHY I AM EXCITED!!!!!

  I have decided to DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Debi

God's Infinite Wisdom

The last couple of days have reminded me just how powerful our God is. He is wiser than the wisest and greater than the greatest. My youngest daughter gave birth on Tuesday to a beautiful baby girl. We love her dearly. She had decided at the start of the pregnancy not to keep the baby. She has faced a lot of personal problems the last 2 years and is just getting her life back on track. She knew that for her and her almost 2 year old...keeping the baby was not an option.

A friend of hers had a couple who had adopted a little girl two year ago...they were interested. We thought it was perfect...God knew better. That family was able to adopt a full sibling to their daughter. My daughter's world seemed to spin. Her step-mom felt led to call a friend who has has trouble having a second child. They were interested. The home study went through without any difficulty. The father did not consent - but did not contest. The baby was a girl - she told me yesterday her son had been praying specifically for a sister.

I watched as my daughter struggled through horrible pain...the baby was stuck - hotting her pelvis - anesthesia could do nothing. I sat in the labor room with the adoptive mother and found out we were in the youth group together. i just didn't recognize her after all these years. I saw the adoptive mom watch in awe and wonder as her daughter was brought into this world. I watched as she cut the cord. I watched my daughter cry...knowing what was coming and in joy over the gift she just gave. I could feel God's amazing spirit in the room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cried a little saying good bye to my 4th grandchild today...but I know in God's infinite wisdom - she will be well taken care of, loved and nurtured for the rest of her life. It is an open adoption and we will get to see her grow through pictures etc...

But most amazing is God;s love, grace and wisdom to take what many would call a mistake and turn it into a beautiful amazing experience.

Please pray for my daughter - although she is comfortable with her decision - 100% - it is never easy to give away a child. Pray for comfort and healing!

Here is a picture of my 4th granddaughter and her new Mom!

Romans 8:28

The Message (MSG)

 ^26-28Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don't know how or what to pray, it doesn't matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.

I can do all things....

Phillipians 4: 13 has a new meaning to me halfway through week 2 of my 90 day challenge. I have always used the excuse to not diet and to not quit smoking because I was too weak willed. Well yes - the key there was me...I don't have the will.

I have been praying for weeks to be able to change these two things in my life. God brought the Body by Vi challenge to me. He also helped me find the herb Lobelia which has made quitting smoking very easy. He gives me strength each day to work towards my goals - a more healthy me.

I wish i had relied on him earlier!! But wishes are for fishes...I am feeling great - I love my plan. The only thing lacking is exercise. But next week I am starting the C25K. That's Couch to 5 K program for non-runners. I hope to be able to run a 5 K by the River Run...we will see - It is in His hands.

I will be able to start exercising though because my daughter  is going to have her baby, I haven't felt like being far from home with her due date so close!! But the Dr. said Tuesday inducement!! I think she will go before then!! That is another thing God is helping me with watching my granddaughter go to another family. He has given me a peace beyond what I ever thought I could feel. She is going to a loving, Christian family and I can love her from afar!!

Well i am beat - thanks to State Assessments!!!

Peace and Love to all!!
Deb

Results

And th e week 1 results are in...8 lbs lighter and 6.5 inches smaller - WOOOHOOO! I feel great. I just want to add more exercise. The only thing that is holding me back in that aspect is time. Mainly because my daughter is due any day and I am not wanting to not be home if she goes into labor.  LOL - I wonder how Tim would handle that!!!

I have a lot more energy. I am starting to breathe better - imagine that - one week with no smoking. The Lobelia has really taken away the cravings!! I went for a really long walk yesterday and was not short of breath hardly at all.

What I am suprised at - is that people are not just clamoring to sign up!!! It comes out to 2.50 per meal - that is nothing - you can't even get a meal for that at McDonalds. I want to share this with all of my friends - not jusr those who struggle with weight.  This is also good for athletes because it is a triple absorbency protein. It works ALL day.

I am going to have a party soon and invite everyone I know - it will change peoples lives - just like it did mine!!

http://debkellogg.bodybyvi.com/

Click the link above to visit my website for more information!! You do not have to live near me to do this - it is a world wide program!!!


Remember - Live - healthy -  laugh - joyously and Love the Body you are in!!!

Debi

Week one almost done

Week one is almost done!! I have not smoked for 5 days and I have followed my body by Vi plan!! I have so much energy - it is amazing!!! I can't wait to see the results of the first week. But more importantly  - I feel great. I love my shakes. I love that I am eating more fruits and vegetables. I love that I have not had a pop on 5 days.

I had hoped to exercise more this week but my daughter has been having complications with her pregnancy. I hope to be able to do it more next week - esp if the weather is as gorgeous as it was this week.

I will update again when I weigh and measure next week!!

if you want more information on my program - go to my web site : http://debkellogg.myvi.net/challenge
 - These are the results I want - doesn't she look great!!!! I can do it - will post pics soon!!!


Live Laugh and Love,

Debi