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   Today was a sad day sort of.  My Dad's only sister passed away this past Friday and she was buried today. I didn't get to attend the funeral since she was buried in WV. But my thoughts were with my Uncle Al and my cousins.
    This afternoon, I took my 17 year old to get her drivers license and she didn't pass the test. She was so nervous. My heart just broke as any Mama's heart would for their child. But she is determined. We are going back tomorrow to try again. I think that now that she knows what to expect she won't be quite so nervous.
    At any rate I am off to eat my dinner and then go exercise, since I haven't had a chance to for two days.
  Blessings to all ~ S
  The Quilted YaYa

Sunday - Day 14

  Yesterday started out with my alarm going off at 4:30 a.m. I had forgot to turn it off. I really didn't want to get up at that hour on a Saturday. I reached over and turned it off but I was awake and by 4:50 was out of bed and getting things done. I woke my daughter up at 7, then once she left for work I went to make my green smoothie. About a minute after that was done the power went out. So that shot, getting the laundry done and any sewing that I had planned. The power was also out where my Hubby works so they shut down early and he came on home. That was the start of my day.
 The Veggie Thing:   Seven more days to go eating a vegetarian diet. Yesterday we went to my sweet Mom and Dad in Love's. They had bar-b-que. At first I was kind of heart broken because I hadn't thought to take anything from home that I might be able to eat. But there was baked beans, potato salad, and corn on the cob. So I made do and didn't mind not eating like everyone else. I did have a fried apple pie, but only one. My Mom in Law makes great fried apple pies. : )
   I have a precious husband too. Even though he doesn't attend church with the girls and me, he will protect our ability to go. His Mom wanted us to come over on Sunday (today) and he talked her into having the dinner on Saturday so that we wouldn't have to miss church. We love our church. It's very relaxed and teaching comes straight from scripture. We are always encouraged to be like the Bereans and study the word.
   With that said, I am going to close this post and start getting ready for Church.
  Have a Blessed Day ~ S
  The Quilted YaYa

Friday - Day 12

  Yea, I know I said that I'd try to post everyday, for accountability, but some days just get away from me and I don't get on the computer. Today is not going to be an exception. There is much to do, but I wanted to check in. I worked out this morning and for the last three days I have added light weights to my workout. The diet is going well. It is easier to walk away from meat and sugar now. Still want chocolate every now and then and when my 21 days are up I will probably have just a little. Everything in moderation. I think that is going to be the key to keep losing weight. Not add as much meat in my diet and stay away from the really bad stuff.
  Verse for the day - Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. 1 Tim. 4:8
   By the way, I've now lost 6 pounds. YaY! Clothes are starting to finally fit better. Not real loose, just more comfortable in them.
   Gotta go! Have a blessed day!
 Love & Prayers ~ S
  The Quilted YaYa

Day 10 - It's Wednesday

    Well, yesterday was errand day. I don't really like having to leave the house more than a couple of days a week. Yesterday was a day to get the house cleaned up and laundry done also.
    I did manage to get up and exercise and I went back to eating better yesterday. Monday I ate junk food and by the end of the day I really felt bad. Too much sugary stuff in my diet in one day. Back on track on Tuesday though. Started out the day with a fruit/green smoothie. It was really good. Cranberry juice, banana, frozen blueberries, spinach, carrots, arugula, parsley & lettuce. Don't crinkle your nose! It really is yummy and healthy for you! Almond stuffed dates for lunch and a tomato sandwich for supper. Had some popcorn for a snack later. The great news is I have lost 5 pounds!
    I just started reading a new book too, Green for Life. Very interesting. If you are looking to add something healthy to your diet try green smoothies. Better than you think. : )
    Today it is back to quilting too. I have got to finish the baby quilt this month and have it ready for the baby shower.
    I've been reading 1 Thessalonians this week and the verse that really has spoken to me is: This should be your ambition: to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we commanded you before. 1Thes. 4: 12  I like working with my hands, and my business is that of taking care of my family and ministering to people in my neighborhood with the things that I make with my hands. I love the excitement of giving someone a handmade quilt or homemade baked goods. The most satisfying feeling is knowing that a need was met and God used me to meet it. I pray that each day I am not so busy that I don't hear God's voice prompting me to do something for Him.
   Well, I am off to start my day now.
  Blessings to all ~ S
 The Quilted YaYa