"But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer." Psalm 66:19 As one who has struggled with weight all of my life, seeing the ups and downs in jean sizes became my reality. I would lose some pounds only to face a stressor in life and see them return and bring friends along for the ride. I spent years believing lies, yet secretly hoping for a better reality. Lies that I am not capable of overcoming my sweet tooth and that I am just not the workout type, topped the list. I have never really lacked self esteem or self confidence; I know who I am. However, I know from personal experience, others define me by what they first see. Having been a plus-size lady for years, I was treated differently, intentionally or not, when I dropped pounds. My health journey to where I am today began back in 2010. It is amazing that things do not happen accidentally, even if they seem to in the beginning. Actually, as the pieces of my story have come together, this story begins w
Looks like an adventure filled year:) Hope the new one brings many more for you and your family!
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Happy Sunday!
These pics were WONDERFUL and it looks like you have much to be thankful for in 2010. Stone mountain looks like a place we'd like to go (we're hikers). And Alaska is lovely. We want to go back someday and let the kids experience it. Oh, and...okay, just a wee bit of schoolroom envy going on here. ;-) As for the southernmost point of the USA, did I ever tell you about the time I went just a bit further than anyone else when I fell OFF the southernmost point of the USA? Oh yes I did too, lol.
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Toni
What a fun way to remember your year. Also, you take wonderful photos.
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Amy @ Missional Mama
Fabulous photographs to remember the special moments of 2011.
ReplyDeleteWe like to travel as well! Looks like you and your family have been blessed with many fun travels to some very neat places. Someday, we hope to go to Alaska.
Our church runs an Upward program which the children play in as well. No basketball yet, though - not until the gym is finished being built (maybe next year!).