My Husband Has a Servant's Heart

I am incredibly proud of my sweet hubby! He called from work to ask my approval on a decision he has made (he had already made the decision...I guess he just wanted to make sure I was on board...ha!). He said that a homeless man in his mid-twenties came by the pet store today. This man said that he knew who had stolen the donation jar for Animal Rescue Center (ARC) from our front counter and was curious if there was a reward for turning the thief in. Eric said he wasn't sure but that he would check with ARC for him. They got to talking and Eric found out that he and his girlfriend are homeless. She is 3 months pregnant and they are leaving in a few days to go to another city (on foot). This gentleman and his girlfriend have been showering and doing laundry at a local man's home once a week. The man whose home he showers at is now out of town until after they leave. He said he hasn't done laundry in over a week. And they couldn't find breakfast for his pregnant girlfriend this morning. Eric gave this guy his lunch (left-over pizza from a couple nights ago). Then Eric said, "get me your clothes and I will have them back to you by tomorrow morning." Eric asked me to go to the grocery store and get them some food that they can pack in their backpacks for their trip. He also asked me to get the pregnant girl some prenatal vitamins. I am just blown away by my husband's kind heart! What an amazing man of God I have married! Thank you Lord for my sweet gift of Eric!

Do Something About It!

I have been struggling to lose my last 5 pounds of baby weight for a couple of months now. I think about it. I talk about it. I gripe about it. But I haven't do anything new to change my focus. I've been eating better and staying "active" around the house. If you're a mom to a baby or a toddler you know what I mean by "active." I haven't been working out. But I'm constantly moving; cleaning, cooking, changing diapers, feeding kids, giving baths, running errands, playing on the floor, etc... But I wasn't doing anything NEW!

I have decided to be "intentional" about my weight loss/fitness program. It is important for me to be healthy. It is important for my kids to see me making wise fitness decisions. It is important for my marriage that I de-stress and that I feel pretty/sexy for my husband. Dr. Randy Carlson has a book out called, "The Power of One Thing / How to Intentionally Change Your Life." He says, "One reason people don't make progress toward their goals is that they get overwhelmed with the enormity of the task." But it's all in my head. I have to start with a heart/head change. I kept telling myself that I didn't have time to workout. I have two children under two years old for crying out loud. Plus, my husband works 7 days a week. I can't very well approach my tired spouse and ask him to babysit while I go do cardio for an hour. It just doesn't seem fair. So, in my mind there was no solution to my problem....UNTIL....I made a heart change. I can MAKE time for my work outs! Madison naps every morning for approximately 30mins - 1hr. Wesley would enjoy watching Mommy look goofy while doing a work out DVD. You know what? 4 days in a row I have been able to enjoy a FULL work out. Wesley actually tries to do crunches to! I plan to continue this new routine "forevermore!" Ha! Or until Christ comes back at least! ;)

Do you need to be "intentional" about something in your life? It starts in your heart!

New Chapter

Well, I had the BIG 30th birthday this past week. I don't know if I was necessarily dreading it or just thinking about how much I enjoyed my twenties. I still feel young. Best of all, I know God has a plan for my life and I can't wait to see what He has in store for my next chapter. I was reading Psalm 20 today during my quiet time. I kept going back to Psalm 20:4, "May He grant you according to your heart's desire, And fulfill all your purpose." I had never realized how closely related my heart's desire and my purpose are. God's purpose for my life is perfect and therefore it must fulfill my heart's truest and deepest desire. Thank you Lord! I don't know where He is leading me. But I want to follow Him and trust that His purpose will bring me complete joy.