Introducing: My Sister

I want to introduce you to a brand new blogger. I don't normally introduce new bloggers on my blog, but this one is special. She is my sister, JoanneG. She's 51 years old and wanted a way to share her many life's experiences with others. She's a firm believer that God takes us through things in life so that we can overcome and then help someone else in that same situation.

My sister's blog is called Better Have a Plan B. You remember how when we were young, we had our whole lives all planned out? Well, we really should've had a plan B, huh?

Since she didn't have a plan B, her life has been full of setbacks and comebacks! So she's decided to begin a manuscript of her life in hopes that some of the things she's learned the hard way can help someone else out there. She's using her blog as a place to purge so that she can finally "close the book" on some chapters of her life. She enjoys using writing as her "therapy".

Let me just say, my sister's blog is not for the faint of heart. She's honest with herself and doesn't hold much back. If you really want to meet a real person, who's not afraid to let you see her for who she really is, then drop by and tell her I sent you. Let's welcome her into the wonderful world of blogging!

Cinnabon On The Brain

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Mel and I had a good time at The Taste of Dallas, but I've gotta be honest: I had more fun last year.

Why?

Because last year I wasn't watching what I ate because of diabetes! Don't get me wrong, I had a good time, but I also had restrictions. I didn't want to go out there in that heat and eat all of the wrong things and then end up not feeling well.

The first thing I ate was some ribs..I wanted to stick to meat/veggies/fruit.
Then I had like 3 bottles of water...it was about 95 degrees by 11am.
I also had ONE bite of Mel's Cinnabon!! WOW is all I can say!
Then I had a small sample of a rice and chicken dish. I tried not to eat alot of the rice, but it was really good.
Then I had ONE bite of a Snickerdoodle (the best ever!) from Tiff's Treats.
Then, right as we were leaving, I got one scoop of vanilla icecream (no toppings).

In all, I think I did very well! But I didn't like being able to get sodas and icees and cupcakes and nachos and so many other things they had!

But I do like being alive with no diabetic complications.
Amen.

The Taste of Dallas

Mel and I are going out tomorrow to The Taste of Dallas. We had a really good time last year and we want to go back!

I AM alittle concerned about my diabetes though...My plan is to go early and get back indoors early! It's supposed to be 104 degrees tomorrow just like today! I think my biggest concern is staying hydrated. I guess if I just drink lots and try not to eat a bunch of sugar, I should be ok.

They have samples of all different kinds of food, so I should be able to find good, nutritious food. I wish there was some way to take my meter, but it's gonna be too hot. I won't have anywhere to keep it since we're taking the train and not a car.

We'll try not to stay long and I think as long as I don't eat a bunch of sugar out there in all of that heat, I should be ok.

Wordless Wednesday: Great Breakfast

I decided to gather up some veggies for the juicer!

I cut them up nicely and was suprised by how much it amounted to! The cucumber should be the smallest portion. That juice is really strong and you don't need much.


And here is how much juice it prepared. I was pleasantly surprised at the taste. The strawberries really came out and it was really good! The only thing missing was CRUSHED ice!lol

ps. Thank you Lord for my juicer!

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Is It Over Yet?

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It's been a long day. I tried to go back to bed after Mel went to camp but I didn't realize that The Young and the Restless was coming on an hour and a half early due to Michael Jackson's Memorial. So I stayed up to watch Y&R and then I was hungry....

So I got up to eat and then ended up watching the whole Memorial service. I haven't cried that much in awhile. I think I needed it in a way. I'm glad that Michael had such a wonderful service. I was very proud.

After watching the whole thing, I decided to put on my Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds 1 mile DVD, but after about 10 mins, my head started pounding and wouldn't stop!! So I turned it off and am now trying to eat something so that I can go to the gym around 5pm.

This whole day has made me feel like I'm just behind. It's like I can't find any "get up and go", ya know? Maybe the workout will give me the energy I need...we shall see....

Is This You?

So many Christians searching for something that will "fix" their lives.
So many Christians are unhappy and don't know why.
So many Christians are mad at God day in and day out.
So many Christians don't even believe that their lives can change.

God lives inside of you. He can change you.

You don't have to run around trying to figure out what to do, just let go and let God. Tell him how you feel and surrender yourself to him. Obviously, what you've been doing is NOT working.

God, I ask you right now, if there is anyone reading this who needs to find their way back to you, please open their hearts and let them see that you're there for them. Show them HOW to let go and surrender to you. Allow them to cry out to you right now and believe that you are a Healer. Let them know that you can do what they've been failing at for years.

Please use this message today to bless someone and to help them find their way back to you.