WOW!

My life has changed a lot since my last blog. To many to even talk about.
I am on a new adventure in my life. I am following in Sarahs in my daughters footsteps and have become a Close To My Heart (CTMH) Independent Consultant. Sarah became a consultant, and is very good at it. This is a really big deal for me.
I have always been outgoing, but sitting in a group and talking and standing in front of them and talking, well lets just say it has never been my thing. Can you say nervous, sweating, dizzy?
I really feel God has been preparing me for something, as far as speaking in front of people is concerned. Is it CTMH? That's a good question. I am not sure if that is it, but I am sure it is a beginning. It started first with the Small Group we began in our home. JB always appears to be confident at speaking in front of people, but he has turned some of the speaking in front of me.
We have had the group for well over a year and I have begun to feel capable of speaking with confidence in front of them. I will say our group when we first came together were strangers, basically and now they are family, and I LOVE EACH OF THEM, so that makes it easy.
Secondly, I have been attending Weight Watchers, and over the 9 months I have been going I have begun to open up to women I don't know, and I am comfortable speaking in front of them.
So, here I am on this journey, all of which I think God is leading me through. Do I know what the purpose is, not yet, but I know I will enjoy the scenery on the road to my future.
Blessings to All!
BTW if you get the opportunity read our small group mission statement (it's really the name of our group) it tells our story.
Romans 8:37

Boy I have been MIA

I was doing so well in blogging and then BOOM, I really just didn't. So here I am back again. Maybe I will do a little better. That is one of my goals.
I think I will make this about New Year. My number one well I have two number one goals, one is like my friend Heather from Croppers Cottage, I would love to read my Bible through this year. Secondly, I have 15 lbs - 20 lbs to lose. My goal is to lose the first 5 lbs. I know me if I look at the big picture I feel overwhelmed and say FORGET it. So I am taking the first 5 and will go from there. I was diagnosed with diabetes last year, and losing this weight is important for my health not for vanity. My blood sugar is doing very well and this is a learning process. One thing is whats good for me to eat may not be good for the next person.
Anyway 2007 wasn't a bad year I am looking forward to 2008. I want to be the best person I can be in all the areas of my life. I am thankful that I live in a country that I can be free to worship, I am thankful for my husband whom I love with and indescribable love, and my children, and grandchildren. I love them unconditionally. My friends are a very important part of my life and I love the dearly.
I hope everyone has the best year of their life ahead of them Hugs and Blessing to all.
Another thing our small group starts back up on the 11th of January, we have decided to drop the book we are doing for now and do a Bible study, we will be starting with Galatians. This should be fun and I hope to learn alot.

L is for....

THE MAN I LOVE

Love! It makes the world go round. We should Love like a brother. For God so Loved the world....

Love the Lord thy God.....Love your neighbor.... Love is in the air. Love All you need is Love.

Love conquers all...Love is blind....



So, what do you have to say about LOVE?

K is for

Knight! My knight in shining armor. No he didn't rescue me from anything ( other than myself), he wasn't on a white horse, and he didn't wear armor. He is the love of my life. I have known JB for almost 35 years, we were the best of friends for many years, and I may have said this before, I am not one to believe in *soulmates* but I will say that I believe he is mine. I love him more than words could ever express. I wrote this for JB and I feel the same way about him everyday.

My Husband, My Friend

My Friend
I’ve always found in you a friend with whom I could be myself.
Telling you my secrets, laughing with you, listening to your philosophy on life, love, and relationships.
I found that I could always be open and honest, never having to guard my thoughts or feelings.
We’ve talked about the struggles with our kids, our loves, and our lives.
We have been the best of friends, even though distance and months separated us.
We played, we laughed, and we loved.
I have always smiled when I heard your voice, whether
We were miles apart or sitting next to each other,
You brightened my day, lightened my heart.
I found joy in your friendship,
I valued your wisdom and respected your opinions.
I took your advice.
When you were gone from my life.
There was a void, a vacuum, only a friend would fill.
There was an emptiness, even though I’d ask about you, and
Would get an update, a little information,
I needed to hear your voice.

My Husband
Now that we are together I have found our friendship to have a new dimension.
I am inspired to be the best me I can be.
You have helped me develop talents and skills I didn’t even know I had.
You have given me a creative voice, the ability to shine.
You talk with me, not at me. You allow my opinions to be valid.
I value your wisdom, I seek your advice, and I respect your opinions.
I love in a way that I never thought possible. I glow with happiness, and contentment at the mention of your name.
The void is filled. I hear your voice and am joyous.
I love coming home; I love you coming home.
I like the person I am and I like the person you are. We play, we laugh, and we love. I like who we are, individually and together.
My life is full and it is complete with you.

I Love You,
Sharon
5/3/03

J is for

Just been tagged! Isn't that cheesey, but I was having a hard time finding a J word that I liked!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Tabitha's Saturn

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Rocky Road Peanut Butter

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) S-Wel

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Green Cat

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)Ann Elkins

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Welsh

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")RedtheTea

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) BoydJay

9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) EllenTracyDarkChocalate

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names )ArleneHarold



Jeanne and Nancy consider yourselves TAGGED!