A Good Reason To Skip The Gym

From my favorite RealAge docs a reason to skip the gym, which I couldn't agree with more:

http://www.realage.com/blogs/doctor-oz-roizen/a-good-reason-to-skip-the-gym-blog

I know the article above is true too. I have never worked out as consistently as I do now and everything I do (except the new Zumba class I am trying) is at home. It truly has become a habit for me, and it ALWAYS puts me in a better mood. I used to feel a little guilty for letting the children play while I accomplished my workouts but I am pretty sure it's for the better. I am a better mommy and hopefully I am setting a good example.

RealAge asked me to re-calculate on my birthday, fortunately I just went to the doctor and I had some good numbers. Drumroll please..........

I am 5 years younger than my biological age. Woohoo! Go to http://www.realage.com to check your realage.

Our pretty fall tree

Love this time of year!

Peanut sayings

I know she has to learn the proper way but "I'm firsty", "My fumb", and "I wuv you" are just so precious!

Good devotion and verse

In James 1:2-4, we are told, Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything

Full devotion at: http://www.christnotes.org/ww.php?d=2009-10-19

The mad face

Fun At the Cabin

Fears

My son has been developing some fears lately. Of course that is natural but also a little sad for me. His fears are of things that can eat him, like lions and monsters. Of course a lion could eat him but it is highly unlikely. A monster could not, and though we have explained monsters are imaginary, he doesn't quite believe us. In fact, as I was reading him "Where the Wild Things Are" recently, he looked pretty scared and almost tearful, and it is a very innocent book.

I think the reason this makes me a little sad because I have battled fears myself, only to realize most fears are conjured up in my brain. I am my own worst enemy and I let Satan play me for a fool. Fortunately, though, God is building my spirit and is determined not to let my fears cripple me. I am already starting to sense more peace in my life and realize worrying won't give me any more control over life than I already have. All I can really do is live in the moment, for today, and trust that God has the answers. Also, I am going to teach my son to pray for peace when he is scared.

Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Bungee Jumping

I finished a good book this weekend that gave me two profound points to ponder.

#1) The Christian life can be a lot like bungee jumping. Lately, I would say definitely. God is definitely telling our family to jump off a cliff and trust Him, he will be our safety cords and make sure we don't crash.

#2) The climax of the book is when the main character is walking down the aisle to be married and it was a long time coming and a lot of heartache endured to get to that point and she sends up this prayer "God, if in the future I ever question if you know what you're doing, remind me of this moment." I have three very special people and many moments with them to remind me God knows what he is doing.

Dear God, I do not like bungee jumping!!!

The book: Picket Fence Promises by Kathryn Springer

I like this one

Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed from a lack of knowledge.

I want to be a sponge.......or maybe spongy clay?