Peace & Quiet

First thing: I forgot to tell you I lost .6 lbs....... How? dunno! But sure was happy girl!

This morning I didn’t get to work out— with a video..... instead I was up ironing, organizing and packing snacks for the men’s big adventure. All the men are going to “Full Gospel Men’s Advance”– They like to say that men “advance” and women “retreat”. So this morning, my heart rate was elevated, my breathing short and my nerves pulled taunt.... Until dropping the last of the men off!
Leslie Sansone (Walk away the pounds lady) would have swooned at the high intensity of my morning. 20 guys:Sim, all the men from the mens home, men from the church, and my 2 boys are all driving into the sunset to a Grand Adventure of the Holy Spirit this weekend. Leaving behind a frazzled , tired and oh so hungry mom and wife for quiet.
I am going to use this time to pour myself into Gods word.. To sit in silence and really hear Him. To have a calm heart, spirit and mind in a state of worship. I am so desperately in need of this. To be alone with God. To seek HIS face. To forget for a moment all the responsibilities of my life and focus on Him.
Last year, I was fighting jealousy when the men got back after the 2005 Advance.. They told with excitement all the stuff that was taught on, the amazing prayers, the worship, the presence of God so thick that men were crying, laughing and being set free. Some that came back with this fresh fire, were normally reserved and quiet. But as I watched them come to life, and passion in their words I was envious. I fought that last year for a day or two. But as I watched the change in these men grow and grow after that weekend, I was joyful for them. This year, I have been praying that this year blows their socks off like never before. All of them that went last year are going again, with about 10 new ones! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
This weekend................. I will be about my fathers business.............I will be basting in the loving presence of my Lord. Sitting at His feet, listening, learning, and worshiping her Master.

MY HEART

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Thirteen Things about My Heart

1…. It’s bigger than my chest
2. It loves deeply for my husband
3. Softly for my children
4. Protectively for my family
5. Compassionately for my friends
6. It breaks for those who are lonely
7. Grows each time I do Adopt A Block(outreach ministry)
8. Sings in praise to its Creator
9. Loves as much for other peoples kids as #3 & 4
10. Lightens when in prayer
11. Dances “wildly”in my chest when laughing
12. “Playfully” when alone with Mr.#2
13. Beats one beat closer to going Home, to be with her Savior.

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Slacker~ Slacker

Today I am sleepy........ AND I overslept! For two days I haven’t worked out! And boy can I tell! Tomorrow I will be up and doing CORE rather I feel like it or not! I have been good with what I am eating.. Somewhat :-) I have found out a little secret that has tickled me.... I can eat a pack of bit-of-honey and its only 3 points! The pack lasts me all day seeing how that stuff is so hard to chew! I love it, takes the sweet cravings plus keeps my mouth busy! I shouldn’t have typed about it because now I am craving it and its only the wee hours of the morning! Well, seeing how I overslept like I said earlier.... I don’t have a lot of time! I promise to get back on track.
Both with the exercise and the blogging!

Still going...

Geesh, I have been crazy this week! I haven’t been able to blog at all!
This morning... I did my CORE and thought of you guys!.... Well to be honest, I almost fell off my ball............. my head coming dangerously close to the entertainment center’s door that I left open. When I thought of you all........ I pictured the squad showing up.. cameras crews reporting a "freak" accident involving a woman who was on a mission to get into shape..... The scene would be ...........Me lying on the floor in a heap of "bad fashion" workout clothing, my big silver ball clear across the room since it literally "shot" out from under me in amazing speed, my tangled web of hair shoved into a "I dream of Jeanie- do" on the top of my head, and figured... well if anyone who has ever read my blog before... would hear such story they would instantly think.. Hey that had to be Corina!~~ So I knew right then, I had to take the time to blog..... This morning was too close of a call! :-) Then I read some of the comments since I have been gone.. And had to laugh.... I really am ok...I have not harmed myself too bad all in the name of workout... A few bruises here and there, and a few "hey how did I get that" cuts... which is still a mystery since I workout with a rubber ball, and nothing sharp (normally) around me....
Tonight is weigh in......... yeah....... Not gonna be pretty! I am actually fearful that I have gained weight this past weekend, since the GA thing..... :-( If skinny chick says a word, you may hear a different kind of news report! Hehe
Oh, got a Praise report!!– posting that on my other blog if interested!

OH, update..last night I went to ww.. I lost .4lbs!! and here I thought I gained about 5lbs while eating all that good homecooked meals! :-)

Why did I ever stop??????

This morning I did my 25 minute CORE workout.... new one......... Yeah, one week away from working out and it about killed me! Today I am back on my strict healthy living... eating high fiber cereal, chicken, broccoli, and red beans and rice for lunch later. I am thinking that my body went into shock while in GA and is just now starting to realize that it was just a quick vacation.... because I sure have been craving pecan pie!
Well today I can’t write long... running late! :-)

Back!!

Im back!! Woooooooo buddy– did I ever so blow the ww diet this past weekend! I went to Sim’s momma’s house and boy can she cook! I didn’t exercise a lick- well except once– a two mile walk with a hill that was the size of Mt. Rushmore! At first Sim and I thought.. "Oh, big hill." and was sure we being the "super exercise Kings and Queens of Ohio" could handle this little Georgia hill........ RIGHT! About 20 steps into it .... it became a competition.... With sweaty (not allowed to say it) chic on the left and Chubby Bubby on the right....CB slowed down his power walk(with his long legs it’s a jog for me to keep up!) Only because he slowed first, I allowed my screaming calves to slow down too. The talking came to a halt as both competitors gasped (discreetly) for breath. Sure that the other did not hear the wheezing. Looking over, *C noticed that CB was a litttttle red, but trying to keep a "Hey this is nothing" expression on his face, glancing over to *C. *C not to be beat in anything, even with expression, grinned. Tasted sweat... and almost gagged, but grinned. CB grinned back, not to be out done. With eyes squinted *C looked back to the target goal.. The top of the offending mountain that loomed miles up (ok maybe 10 or 12 feet).. With legs pumping,(well it felt like it.. But was probably more of a drag by then) breathing attempting to be controlled, both racers topped the mountain in victory. The plateau was wonderful.. Flat and shaded..... the sweet victory of not passing out in front of the other competitor brought a puffed up proud moment.........The rest of the walk was pretty much flat thankfully, because *C thighs and calves felt like someone was ripping them out... I was excited about the walk back... seeing how going down would be easier... Right?— Wrong... unfortunately, that steep hill walking down it meant that it just hit different muscle, along with "Gracie" here trying not to roll down it! You would be proud to know I only tripped once while gone, Oh wait, I tripped when boarding the plane too... so twice.. Still its better than my normal record.
I missed weigh in.... wonder if they missed me..... noticed I wasn’t there..... :-( I am sure they noticed Sim wasn’t.. Anyway.. My scale said 157 this morning! Yikes gained 4 pounds! I will have to behave for the next week for next weigh in! So much for my life of pecan pies, and ice cream! :-( Was wonderful while it lasted!
You’ll have to check out my other blog— talked about a "Faith moment!"

Why oh why did this remind me of Sim?

I got this email........ hmmm and NO It wasn't my hubby who said this:
THE MIRACLE OF TOILET PAPER
Fresh from my shower, I stand in front of the mirror complaining to my husband that my breasts are too small. Instead of characteristically telling me it's not so, he uncharacteristically comes up with a suggestion. "If you want your breasts to grow, then every day take a piece of toilet paper and rub it between them for a few seconds." Willing to try anything, I fetch a piece of toilet paper and stand in front
of the mirror, rubbing it between my breasts. "How long will this take?" I asked. "They will grow larger over a period of years," my husband replies. I stopped. Do you really think rubbing a piece of toilet paper between my breasts every day will make my breasts larger over the years?" Without missing a beat he says "Worked for your butt, didn't it?" He's still alive, and with a great deal of therapy, he may even walk again. Stupid, stupid man.
Unknown Female Author.
Did you not see the similarities? hehe
Well last night we ate beef stew (crockpot- gotta love it!)was only 5 points for 1 &1/2 cups.. had ww bread and a 2 point snack. I did tons of exercise by running Up & down the steps a million times doing laundry, packing and refraining from choking my complaining hubby. The Lord answered my prayers, sat him down in the living room and he stayed quiet. ~~ See the quick fervent prayer of a righteous (frantic)woman prevails much! Even if it comes in the request like this " Lord, you reeeeally need to make him stop. Duck tape his mouth, send him in another room, and keep him there! If you don't move quick, I might need to request a pre-healing for him." So our God, being the faithful protector He is, protected him... I saw a miracle!! In the form of "his chair", remote, and sports channel! Praise the Lord!
Anyway.... I will not be on til next Wednesday :-( Please be praying for us.. we are flying to Atlanta GA and will fly back Tuesday night. Sim's brother opened another women home down there, and we are going to look it over, and kick back a while.~~ Funny how I am gonna miss you gals! :-)
P.S.
OH... don't worry about me losing weight too fast.. after initial loss (water mostly) I have lost 1 or 2 lbs a week which is completely safe. I am told by losing just that much a week helps keep you from gaining it back. So actually I am doing this slow..:-) thanks for your concern though~~ You gals are the best!

Woke up a Princess~until mirror told otherwise!

Good news first.......... :-) I have lost total 23.5 lbs and 27.5(YEAH!)inches since starting this in January!!
Last night... My running late day continued.. I was late for ww meeting.. My "oh so NOT patient" hubby was there waiting for me... I went in and the women that were grinning at him turned and gave me the "oh, she is here" look. I just grinned and resisted sticking out my tongue at them when he hugged on me. My face turned about 5 shades of red when he said "Isn't she just sexy?" to no one in particular. They of course giggled. Geesh!
This morning I woke up and did the mile.. I didn't want to.. I wanted to sleep in but I grumply got up. I stood there, shoulders drooped and eyes barely open when my wonderful hubby said, "you sure are beautiful" I thought, "man I must not have moved while sleeping". I grinned as he walked into the bathroom shutting the door. I went to my little spare room to change into my workout clothes and glanced in the mirror.. Well my initial thought of "I must not have bed head" was WAY off. What greeted me was something straight out of Lion King. My hair stood up in impossible angles and resembled a 80's hairdo when they (ok, I) use to tease and spray it the minimum of 4 inches high. And he thought I was beautiful? He didn't say it sarcastically.... But sincerely enough that I stood up straight in my tweety bird pjs, grinned with my morning mouth, and felt like a queen.
I am thinking that I won't schedule that eye doctor appointment..... A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.. Regardless if his current glasses are "just not getting it anymore".. hehe

God saves me again

This morning was wonderful!! Sim awoke me with "Do you want to get up to workout?" and my big fat answer was NOPE I am sleeping in! So he woke me up before he left... I jumped in the shower, happy as can be.. 3 nights of sleeping on a floor with a colicy baby does that for ya. I went back into my room, looked at the clock and was blessed again! I forgot that Sim had to leave early, so it was almost a hour before I normally start to get ready! Now, normally I would done had a fit, but I am trying to look at things through "gifts from God" eyes.. so I dove back into bed, wet head and all and reset my alarm! 40 minutes later I grinned (Yeah mom~~ I actually grinned before noon!)and finished getting ready. I left a little late.. just few minutes due to the major ice on my windshield.. Dropped Amelia off at work.. was late leaving there due to having to help her unload. By the time I pulled away.. I was 10 minutes behind. Now, see I have everything timed out.. if I hit the edge of Springfield by a certain time, then I will JUST make it to work in time. The problem was.. It WAS that time.. and I was downtown!.. Hit every red light.. school zone... followed behind a pooky work truck... So instead of freaking out.. I prayed. "OK, God, you are gonna have to stop time again for me!" I remember somewhere in the bible where He stopped the sun for a long period of time. But I also remember where He said that He wouldn't do it again. Well this morning I prayed that He wouldn't stop it.. but slow it down for me. He did. With time to spare! God sure does love me.
I think we need to all remember that.
~~~ Tonight is weigh in........... yikes! I have ate out 3 times this week! I ate salad bar stuff twice, and Chinese (semi good)....... I got on my scale this morning and weighed 153 but I am sure their scale will say something different:-(
You know.... I must have a strange way of thinking... because I just heard in my head again the song... "Love lifted me"... :-) and every time in Church whenever I hear that I always have to giggle, thinking "woo for some of us that's a strong love" It is probably a good thing people have no idea what is going on in my head! hehe

I survived!~barely

OK- First let me tell you..... I did not workout this morning..... well unless you count, running in and out of my house loading EVERY baby gadget you can imagine in the van. You know, they did not have all these neat little "compact" things when my babies were.. well babies. I had stroller that folded down into some accordion looking thing.. a play pin that looked like a bag for a tent, a rollie luggage "tinkerbell"~ which I fought the temptation to keep for my own.. a bag of toys(matching tinkerbell.... doesn’t she know that is my weakness!)... a floor matt with some mobile thing for the baby that zipped up into one flat carry thing.. a diaperbag that even had a cell phone holder!.. a billion and half bottles, diapers, wipes, xtra binkies, and all the stuffed animals... OMYGOSH-- I think I sweat less doing my aerobic exercise tapes!! By the time I dressed me, them and loaded the van, I was ready for a nap! ~~~~ So with the above said... I have a renewed found respect for all you mothers who are juggling, children, spouses, housework, SLEEP, sanity, and your faith!! Funny... I remember once reading from one of your comments something about "thinking, wonder how many points Corina would say this is.." Well, this weekend I thought "Omygosh, how does Holymama do this and stay so funny, uplifting, full of faith and have a thought of her own?" Soooooo... this morning, I goofed around and made this....Why?? Because she deserves it!

While I was making it up, I thought.. hey I should really do this every month.. This month it is Holymama Appreciation Month.. & in April see who God leads me to give out a big thank you for being a Godly example of a woman! There are so many of you I read everyday... I laugh & pray for. Check out the Amazing Christian Woman Link on the side.. everyonce and a while!
Enough of the moochy stuff.. I gotta tell you some funny things that happen this weekend...
P~the 4 yr old.. man she is a HOOT! After church Sunday, we went out to eat.. she looked at our pastor.. who just came in from the wind.. and said "Look at the head on that!" He is a man of great humor.. and said "well, look at THAT head!" pointing back at her. P~ of course got that "favorite phrase" (much to her momma's horror)from none other than.......... her uncle Sim.
It really wasn't the girls that wore me out this weekend it was trying to breakup Sim and P~ all weekend! Those two can not be left alone for a minute without getting in trouble!! Squeals of laughter filled my house all weekend as the two got into as much mischief as possible!
Tonight my home will again be quiet.. I won't have that sweet little blue eyed baby to hold and love on- Colicy or not.. Nor will I have a 4yr old red head singing as loud as she can "Lifesong" from Casting Crowns... I look at them and am thankful.. thankful my children are grown up, yet I am sad... I sure did love it when they were that little......

I look like I have fleas!

Well, I went to the doctor... She looked at it, & checked me over for any "hidden" spots, like I wouldn't notice them! I sat, miserable and itching. The words I didn't want to hear... "I don't know what it is." I was not shocked, disappointed that she didn't give me some long foreign name that I couldn't pronounce and a prescription with a guarantee that within 1 day it would no longer itch and go away for good. Instead, she said "well it couldn't be .......... And hmmmm... Never seen anything like this..... hmmmmm........Well whatever it is it is rare " I sat with shoulders slumped and itched.
Remember me saying before... "If something strange is happening... Usually you will find me and my family right in the middle of it?" So it strikes again.
They gave me some medicine (ointment) to put on it 2 times a day and wait a week. If it is not better she said to call and I would go see someone else. I put it on.. Fearfully this morning, waiting for the fire ants to return.. Thankfully they didn't. 2 hours later I am still itching. I try not to, but nearly go insane until I do. Last night Sim said I am worse than a dog. Giving him the "warning look" that he ignores I scratched some more.
This morning I woke up then decided to sleep in.. I am getting my nieces this weekend so figure I will need the sleep! I feel tons better.. My stupid nagging headache I have had for a week is mostly gone. So I didn't workout this morning!! First time in 8 weeks that I didn't workout during the weekdays! I guess I am just fearful that I will go back into the habit of sleeping in, that freaks me a little.
I know-- I am weird. :-)

Thursday...

Thirteen Things about Corina 1 . This is my first time doing this...Soo I hope I am doing it right~ why am I nervous?! 2 . I am a mom to 2 boys whom I birthed, 3 step children~ 2 boys I didn't and 1 girl I didn't get the pleasure of raising as a little girl. :-( 3 . I also have a handful of teens & older kids who call me mom and confuses everyone whenever we go anywhere. Strangers usually have that "dang you look too young to have a 23 yr old daughter"... Ah yeah-- that would have made me like ......... 10!! ~ My teens get a kick out of it though. 4 . I have a mission to Grow in Christ. to really dig into His Will for my life and be submissive to whatever He directs. 5 . I adore my husband, wanna smack him sometimes, but truly know that he is my other half.~~ And no my hubby doesn't read these blogs. He thinks its all girlie stuff we talk about. :-) 6 . I get waaaay nervous when speaking in public. First time I preached (this time last year)I about had a anxiety/ashma attack.... I had to hide up in the balcony on my knees and cried out to the Lord to breath for me. I had horrible visions of passing out. He answered. I have no clue what was said, but God took over and 54 out of 76 women gave their lives to the Lord. 7 . I have a thing for weird pens... I right now have a pink pen with fuzzy hair all over it and a bobble head girl ontop.(my hubby said it reminded him of me??). I also have a little bag in my bible bag that has a million (or so) different pens, highlighters, and mini markers. I get excited when I see a new freaky looking one and buy them for all my girls in youth group too..I am probably known as the pen lady... :-( 8 . I also have a thing for tinkerbell....... My hubby just shrugs when I come home with tinkerbell bags that I use for a bible bag, pens, socks,pj's.. you name it. 9 . It bothers me hearing "are you ready for Christ's return?" and everyone saying "YES".... I am ready for me personally... but I know waaaaaaay too many people who won't go with me that we need to reach. So No, I am not ready for Christ to come back.. Sorry but I pray for more time to minister to those who are lost. 10 . I have addiction to books on tape. I love the Yada-Yada series, the Sisterchicks, basically ANY Christian book on CD... I can't wait to drive home.. and listen to these. Right now I am in a basically boring book on tape, but can't help myself, I still listen to it... Looking for BOTA meetings..... 11 . I sometimes get Prince songs stuck in my head... scary huh? 12 . I have one blogger friend who has been known to "tell me how it is." Guess who?:-) 13 . Hmmmmm...I have two blogs.. One that is goofy-- Your reading it (Oh, by the way this is my second post today.... I forgot I wanted to do thirteen thing...)and one that is a little more serious.. The link on the side is Women of Living Water. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Cooties??

Last night I noticed that the "little rash" I have on both sides of my thighs have went CRAZY! At first I thought it was a reaction to something, or a bug bite.. But today the itching is about to drive me insane! I have racked my brain.. I haven't' changed laundry detergent, ate anything different, been around poison ivy, or anything that would cause this puffy, bright red welt looking rash! Its from Mid thigh now down past my knees. Today I have a doc appointment at 3. I explained to the nurse that I am in fear I will turn into one big poofy red blob. She already thinks I'm nuts anyway, so she didn't even blink I am sure. She too has a warp since of humor so only stated at least its heading south. So very true! Yikes never thought of that! I had the Bright idea of putting benedryl cream on it, thinking... Ahh relieve the itching! WRONG! OMGOSH-- For about 2 seconds (ok maybe longer but felt like only 2 seconds!) I was doing the "Ahhhhh" Just long enough to pull my pants on , what went wrong? I have NO idea!! But within minutes it felt like a MILLION fire ants crawled up my legs and made a nest on my inner thighs!! I was hopping around ripping my pants off~ (Thankfully I was still in my bedroom,) and trying to blow on my legs making little "woo-woo" noises. Good thing Sim didn't walk in to see that sight! I would have never lived it down! I would have done anything for a big fan at that point! Finally the painful sting faded, or my mind just shut down from the edorphines dropping like mad.. Who knows.. Who cares.. All I know I am NEVER putting that stuff on again!
ANYEWAY....All this was after the workout... This morning I got up did the 2 mile.. Why it about killed me I have no idea.. I actually closed my eyes (why am I so tired all the sudden?) and felt that drop thing before falling asleep... While working out! I had to do a mental shake and was afraid mid kickback that I would crumble to the floor and start snoring! Dunno. All I know... Is after that little "fire ant" thing.. I am wide awake now. I think I got more of a workout jumping around, fanning my legs and doing the "im on fire dance."
Today my mission is to not itch in public. Just doesn't look good you know. :-)

*WARNING*

Ok, you asked for it! YIKES!
This morning I did my CORE workout... As you can see... No mishap's either!
Last night I went to ww weigh in and lost 1.6 lbs.. geesh.. Probably because I was being bad all weekend! I didn't really eat any sweets but I sure didn't keep track of my points.
Again, Sim was the superstar as they giggled, grinned and said "Oh, stop it!" to his antics. I did have to grin at the whole scene. Can't take him anywhere!
OH, hehe~~~~ In the parking lot a woman came up to him as he waited by the truck for me to show up... She asked "Are you here for ww?" Once we were inside he told the weigh-in skinny girl , "that's pretty bad when people can look at you and think you need ww!" I probably would have been horrified to have someone say that to me! Glad I was running late! hehe
OH, I had to show a pic of me after shower too.. Just so you don't think I am scary all day long!! :-) Bad picture~pre fixing hair.. But Sim was gone so had to take it myself