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what was lost, is now found!

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what was lost, is now found!

So, you know I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, that I had lost? Well, guess what? What was lost, has now been found once again. Not only did I find those two pounds back, but a couple of more. Yes, it stinks. I don’t know what else to say about the weight. Being big is not fun to me. I hate it. I know that if I am able to lose some of this weight, the pain would not be as bad on my joints.

For the last week, I have logged my food, into my journal at myfitnesspal.com. I have kept my calories below the amount that was okay with my doctor. I even walked several days last week. My weight had increased when I went to the doctor on Wednesday. Not good. Not good at all. The doctor and I had a nice talk about my weight issue. He is thinking that my gaining has to do with the medication I am on for the fibromyalgia. Yes, one of the side effects of the medicine is weight gain, however, that does not mean that every person will have this side effect. From what the doctor said though, it looks like it may be affecting me. He did go ahead and do some blood work to see if perhaps I am having issues with my thyroid. Sometimes this will cause weight gain, but it has never been an issue for me in the past, so I don’t see there being anything wrong with it now.

So where do I go from here? Could I find another doctor and try different medicines? Could I cut back from the medicine that is causing this supposedly causing the weight gain? Could I just stopping taking the medicine and just try all natural remedies? Well, I have tried all three of the above. So far, the only thing that has helped with the pain and other side effects of fibromyalgia is the medicine I am on.

For now, I just continue on with the logging of my food, making sure I get plenty of protein and less, carbs and fats. I continue walking and stretching as much as I can. Then I pray. I ask God to lead me to an answer that will help me. Would you also pray for me?

Blessings!

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2011, weight loss

Fall Art!

Written by Joy
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Fall Art!

I have been doing leaf impressions with my kids for years. And this year, I just about forgot about doing them. We did this fall art a little over a week ago. Yes, it has been that long since I have posted anything at all.

Since it was raining at the time, I went outside to collect the leaves. In the past, the kids and I always went on a walk together to gather the leaves. Next, we got some paper. I use computer paper, but it can be any kind of paper as long as it is thin. I do not recommend using construction paper. It is thicker and a little harder to see the impressions of the leaves.

We had to dry the leaves off and then the kids went to town!

I think the older kids had just as much fun as the younger kids.  They were using several different colors on each leaf.

I wanted to try something a little different this year.  So I dragged the paints out.  I wanted to see how it would look if we painted around the outside of the leaves.  I think it turned out pretty nice.  However, I could only get the kids to do paint one leaf.
The purple leaf is mine.  I was showing the kids what I wanted them to do.  I think it is pretty!

Painting around the leaves were a little harder to do and a little more messy.  You had to try to hold the leaves still while painting around them.

I still think the kids did an awesome job!

While we were painting, I read to them from the Apologia Botany science book.   We talked about the anatomy of the leaf, how leaves have mouths and why some leaves change colors and fall from the trees.
We all had an amazing morning of fun, due to the wonderful Botany book and the leaves that God created.  We are looking forward to reading more from the Apologia Botany book!

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2011, homeschooling

Fall Art!

Written by Joy
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Fall Art!

I have been doing leaf impressions with my kids for years. And this year, I just about forgot about doing them. We did this fall art a little over a week ago. Yes, it has been that long since I have posted anything at all.

Since it was raining at the time, I went outside to collect the leaves. In the past, the kids and I always went on a walk together to gather the leaves. Next, we got some paper. I use computer paper, but it can be any kind of paper as long as it is thin. I do not recommend using construction paper. It is thicker and a little harder to see the impressions of the leaves.

We had to dry the leaves off and then the kids went to town!

I think the older kids had just as much fun as the younger kids.  They were using several different colors on each leaf.

I wanted to try something a little different this year.  So I dragged the paints out.  I wanted to see how it would look if we painted around the outside of the leaves.  I think it turned out pretty nice.  However, I could only get the kids to do paint one leaf.
The purple leaf is mine.  I was showing the kids what I wanted them to do.  I think it is pretty!

Painting around the leaves were a little harder to do and a little more messy.  You had to try to hold the leaves still while painting around them.

I still think the kids did an awesome job!

While we were painting, I read to them from the Apologia Botany science book.   We talked about the anatomy of the leaf, how leaves have mouths and why some leaves change colors and fall from the trees.
We all had an amazing morning of fun, due to the wonderful Botany book and the leaves that God created.  We are looking forward to reading more from the Apologia Botany book!

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2011, homeschooling

Holy Bible – Words of God

Written by Joy
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Holy Bible – Words of God
iFellowship Mustard Seeds

I love the iFellowship day. I use it as a day to share scripture that has touched my heart and soul in some way or another. The scripture may come from a sermon from our church, from a devotion I am reading or even from a blog I happened to of read in the past week.

The scriptures I want to share today came from our Associate Pastor, during his sermon on Sunday. He was talking about understanding the word of God. All you need to live is the word of God. The Bible is a road map for your life. What ever problem you have, you can find an answer for it in the bible.  The Bible was written by men who were inspired by the holy spirit of God.  Everything written in the Bible is true and accurate events that happened!

I encourage you all to take time to read the Bible.  I know I am doing my best to spend more time in the Holy Word.  If you have any questions, just ask and I will do my best to help explain something if I understand it.  If I don’t, then I will ask and find out the answer.  Nothing is more important (other than trusting in Jesus), than to read how God expects us to love and raise our family in His Holy Word.

2 Peter 1:16-21


16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 
17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 
18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 
19 And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 
20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 
21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

I am also linking up with Rebecca and Jennifer today for Mustard Seed Planting!

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2011, iFellowship, Mustard Seed Planting

Holy Bible – Words of God

Written by Joy
3 Comments
Holy Bible – Words of God
iFellowship Mustard Seeds

I love the iFellowship day. I use it as a day to share scripture that has touched my heart and soul in some way or another. The scripture may come from a sermon from our church, from a devotion I am reading or even from a blog I happened to of read in the past week.

The scriptures I want to share today came from our Associate Pastor, during his sermon on Sunday. He was talking about understanding the word of God. All you need to live is the word of God. The Bible is a road map for your life. What ever problem you have, you can find an answer for it in the bible.  The Bible was written by men who were inspired by the holy spirit of God.  Everything written in the Bible is true and accurate events that happened!

I encourage you all to take time to read the Bible.  I know I am doing my best to spend more time in the Holy Word.  If you have any questions, just ask and I will do my best to help explain something if I understand it.  If I don’t, then I will ask and find out the answer.  Nothing is more important (other than trusting in Jesus), than to read how God expects us to love and raise our family in His Holy Word.

2 Peter 1:16-21


16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 
17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 
18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 
19 And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 
20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 
21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

I am also linking up with Rebecca and Jennifer today for Mustard Seed Planting!

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2011, iFellowship, Mustard Seed Planting