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My Pappow .... a true American hero!



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Weight Watchers Weigh In, Week 2

With the emotions running high from the final approval for a Habitat for Humanity home, and then the heart breaking news of my Pappow passing away, I forgot to check in for my weekly weigh in.

If you recall, I was devastated to only lose four pounds last week. I had worked so hard. My prayer and hopes for this weigh in was, "Lord, please let me lose two pounds, that's all I ask."

He was faithful, He allowed me to lose four more pounds last week! I felt a huge sigh of relief. I have come to realize that any number losing is better than an ounce of gaining!

I am not expecting a loss this week as I am dealing with the emotions of loss from both my grandparents this summer; however, I am still trying to make the right choices. If I can maintain or even lose a pound at week three weigh in, I will tickled.

We leave in just a few hours for Jackson to bury my Pappow. I haven't even started to pack and have two AVON deliveries that absolutely have to be made before I leave town.

I don't know why I am having such a hard time getting started.

I also have give-a-way winnings yet to mail. My Canadian friend, I haven't forgotten you and Becca, I haven't forgotten you either. I will do my best to get things in the mail next week.

Blessings on each of you this day,

Stacey

My Pappow

Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease. 

We received an email from dad a few days ago informing us that Pappow was in the final stages of this cruel disease.  He had forgotten how to swallow.

This morning, at 2 a.m., my Pappow, my hero that could do no wrong, took his last breath.

Over the last year I only got to see him a few times; but the times I had were and will always be cherished deep within my heart.

Please be praying for my dad and uncle as they prepare to bury their second parent in less than 60 days.

Pray for us, myself, brother and sister, as we lose a second grandparent in less than 60 days.

My husband too; he said, “He’s the only grandfather I have ever known cause all of mine were dead when I came along.”  I’ve been selfish and didn’t think about him or how he could be affected.

This picture is one of my all time favorites of my Pappow.  I had taken Chris to Jackson to meet my grandparents.  We were doing yard work when I snapped this picture of him.  The look on his face tells me exactly what he was thinking.

I love you Pappow, and oh how I miss you.  I’ve missed you for years.  I’m thankful for the grace given during each of our visits and the love I saw in your eyes.  I wasn’t ready for you to go.  You gave me the umph I needed to get off my backside and change my life.  Thank you for loving me.  Thank you for carrying me, thank you for teaching me to speak up for what is right, thank you for teaching me to love MY country, to honor the flag and to honor Veterans, thank you, that even when you were mad as hell at me, you loved me.  Thank you.  I love you.

Stacey

Habitat for Humanity …. WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!

We’ve been going through the process of approval for a house since February.  There are several stages of the process.  The final process was yesterday when the Selection Committee presented our family before the Board of Trustees.  I thought the meeting was last night, so you can imagine my surprise when I received a phone call mid afternoon informing us that we have been approved!!

*Sigh*  It has been a long process, but very easy.  I have been researching Habitat and their ministry.  I had no idea this organization was Christ centered!

It will take several months, up to 18 months to find a lot big enough for a 5 bedroom house. 

I am praying the Lord will make a way for us to be able to stay on the property we are in.

I have much to do today. 

Please continue praying for us as we travel through the process of finding a lot and building a home!

Thanks!

Stacey

Inventory Sale!

If you see anything you are interested in, just email me at thepadens@cox.net and I will send you the size and prices and how many there are in my inventory. These prices are less than the prices on my web store! Please don't go to my web store and try ordering them unless you want to pay full price for them.

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Expecting Miracles …..

Yesterday was day 7 of Weight Watchers.  I have worked hard on watching EVERYTHING I put in my mouth.  I even bought some scales from Wal-Mart to weigh my portions.  I couldn’t see spending $40 on a scale that was stamped Weight Watchers when I could get one for $16 at Wally-World.  It serves the purpose and I am proud of my savings.

However, I am not proud of my weigh in yesterday.  After all the water I drank, all the points I counted, all the food measurements I made, I only lost 4lbs!  I thought I’d cry .  I thought for sure I’d hit AT LEAST the 5lbs mark, but i didn’t. 

This week, week 2, I am supposed to add exercise.  Hmph.  Right.  With the disc degeneration in my lower back and carrying all this weight, it causes excruciation pain for me to walk.  Our church has a wonderful gym facility that members can use for FREE and I LOVE the elliptical machines that are in there; I just don’t know when I can get there… or maybe that is my excuse.  I’m not sure.  I just know after working hard all week, with little results, makes me mad. 

With all that said, and I am sorry for being negative, I was just hoping for a GREAT jump start.  I guess I set my standards too high. 

I sure would appreciate your prayers this week.  I am making better choices; I did try something new, a Mango.  It was good.  Weight Watchers encourages us to try something new each week.  I also set a personal goal to not have any cokes this week; I succeeded in that area too.  I did sip on a Sprite Zero a couple times; but I can live with that.

Again, sorry for being negative.  I guess any step in the right direction is better than no step at all?

Time for my breakfast, to get the bed made and clean up after being gone all day Wednesday.

Have a FABULOUS Thursday!

Stacey