What do you call what I'm doing? Not diet, I've never really liked that word, maybe cutting back, or what I should be doing is changing the way I eat forever!
So, since the first of the year (Memphis trip inspired me!) I've been trying to lose weight. I set a weight loss goal of 25 pounds for February 29th. Well, I've only lost 12 so far! Which isn't a bad thing, I'm glad I lost that much but with only ten days to go I don't see myself losing the other 13 pounds. This last week and a half have not been good. I've been stressed over several things and have not exercised or eaten right! But today was a good day, had my water (much of it!), one full meal and lots of fruit. That's pretty much what I eat everyday. I try to get in about 20-30 minutes of exercise, which I need to go do right now. I don't let myself get very hungry, I eat a fruit or drink some water.
When I do lose the weight I will then share the exact numbers! lol. But until then I'll just share how much I want to lose.
After this 25 pounds I only need to lose about another 20, I know I can do that!!!! Hopefully by the end of June I will have reached my goal of losing an entire 45 pounds. I know that I will feel so much better, I already feel better than I did a few months ago. I can't wait to COMPLETE that half marathon on December 6th! Another goal I have set!
Off to "walk away the pounds".
Hope all is well with everyone.
BELIEVE!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
not too much tonight...
OH....I just figured out how to change my font again!!!! I'm so happy, I was on edit instead of compose! silly me!
I have the next two days off, which is wierd because I just had my days off for last week but anyway, I'm going to make the best of it.
Updates on a few CB buddies that I've written about before:
Jaxon-his new liver is working better each day! www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaxonburns
Bryce- Not sure if I've talked about Bryce (from Louisiana) or not, but he passed away on Valentine's Day. Please visit his page and leave a note for his family. www.caringbridge.org/visit/brycenorwood
^Maddie^- Please continue to visit her page and let her parents know you're thinking about them.
^Jake^- Precious Jake, the reason I'm where I am today. Jake and of course his family have inspired me so. If it weren't for Jake's site... Would I have this blog-no. Would I have gone to Memphis-no. Would I be encouraging others to donate to St. Jude-no. I don't even think that I would respect life like I do if it weren't for him and I never even met him!!! Don't forget to sign in and let his family know you're still reading.
Ethan-Little E... he needs lots of prayers, and so does his parents. I've mentioned him on here before, www.ethanpowell.com and while visiting listen to the song (top of his page) that his aunt wrote, it's GREAT!
So as I went through my list of sites that I visit daily, I realized (yet again) that my problem with work is nothing compared to what all of these families face (or have faced)! Sometimes we need to be reminded of things.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Love to all-
Zhohn
I have the next two days off, which is wierd because I just had my days off for last week but anyway, I'm going to make the best of it.
Updates on a few CB buddies that I've written about before:
Jaxon-his new liver is working better each day! www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaxonburns
Bryce- Not sure if I've talked about Bryce (from Louisiana) or not, but he passed away on Valentine's Day. Please visit his page and leave a note for his family. www.caringbridge.org/visit/brycenorwood
^Maddie^- Please continue to visit her page and let her parents know you're thinking about them.
^Jake^- Precious Jake, the reason I'm where I am today. Jake and of course his family have inspired me so. If it weren't for Jake's site... Would I have this blog-no. Would I have gone to Memphis-no. Would I be encouraging others to donate to St. Jude-no. I don't even think that I would respect life like I do if it weren't for him and I never even met him!!! Don't forget to sign in and let his family know you're still reading.
Ethan-Little E... he needs lots of prayers, and so does his parents. I've mentioned him on here before, www.ethanpowell.com and while visiting listen to the song (top of his page) that his aunt wrote, it's GREAT!
So as I went through my list of sites that I visit daily, I realized (yet again) that my problem with work is nothing compared to what all of these families face (or have faced)! Sometimes we need to be reminded of things.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Love to all-
Zhohn
Monday, February 11, 2008
St. Jude "We are a beacon of light in a parent's darkest night"
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying time with their family. I can't believe this is email six already, this year is flying by! Just to let everyone know, Madelyn passed away, please visit her page and let her family know you're thinking of them www.caringbridge.org/tn/madelyn. This makes me want to donate even more to St. Jude so more research can be done! You should have $25 saved now, which means we're a quarter of the way there! I'd like to share with you another site I stumbled upon recently, www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaxonburns , he has the same cancer Jake had, Hepatoblastoma Stage 4. Jaxon received a liver transplant on Tuesday (2-5-08) but on Friday Jaxon would not wake up and the new liver is not functioning. Jaxon is now in need of another transplant, please pray for this to happen soon and for it work! His family is holding on to thier faith, they shared this scripture, "We only need faith of a mustard seed. If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed,ye shall say unto this mountain,remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove,and nothing shall be impossible unto you" Matthew 17:20 Remember when someone receives an organ, it means that another family lost a loved one so please remember them in prayer also.
PLEASE SIGN UP TO DONATE YOUR ORGANS!!! And also sign up at www.marrow.org to be a bone marrow donor, I can't remember the exact amount but I think it was around $50 to sign up. you may be able to save someone's life, just as you may need someone to save your own oneday.
Your motivation to save five dollars for the next two weeks (just five dollars!!!):
Mo's #6: Eating: Did you ever realize what a blessing it is to be able to eat? Look right, there is TJ Mulligan's, one of Jake's favorite places to eat. He always knew what he wanted to order, but could never even take a bite. He would hold a cheese stick or chip and did not want you to eat his or take his plate away. Bless his little heart. Chemo destroys the normal sensation of taste and often anything that DOES get down usually comes back up. So, today run so that kids can eat French Fries! And M&M's!!
My motivation:
I keep all of the Caringbridge sites I visit on my Favorites and I was going through the list the other day and I have 45 total that I still keep up with, 31 of the 45 have passed away, nine are still fighting and five are HEALED! I am overjoyed for the five who are healed, deeply saddened for the 31 families who are faced with such heartache, but I BELIEVE that there is hope for the nine still fighting! Something else interesting, 12 of the 45 are from Louisiana. THANK GOD FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
Much love and many blessings to all.
Hoping & Believing in a CURE-
Zhohn
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Okay, I used to be able to change my font color, now I can't...help?
Probably won't get another post in this week, working graveyard-ugh! But I'm thankful that I have a job!
www.jakesfoundation.org please donate if you can!
PLEASE SIGN UP TO DONATE YOUR ORGANS!!! And also sign up at www.marrow.org to be a bone marrow donor, I can't remember the exact amount but I think it was around $50 to sign up. you may be able to save someone's life, just as you may need someone to save your own oneday.
Your motivation to save five dollars for the next two weeks (just five dollars!!!):
Mo's #6: Eating: Did you ever realize what a blessing it is to be able to eat? Look right, there is TJ Mulligan's, one of Jake's favorite places to eat. He always knew what he wanted to order, but could never even take a bite. He would hold a cheese stick or chip and did not want you to eat his or take his plate away. Bless his little heart. Chemo destroys the normal sensation of taste and often anything that DOES get down usually comes back up. So, today run so that kids can eat French Fries! And M&M's!!
My motivation:
I keep all of the Caringbridge sites I visit on my Favorites and I was going through the list the other day and I have 45 total that I still keep up with, 31 of the 45 have passed away, nine are still fighting and five are HEALED! I am overjoyed for the five who are healed, deeply saddened for the 31 families who are faced with such heartache, but I BELIEVE that there is hope for the nine still fighting! Something else interesting, 12 of the 45 are from Louisiana. THANK GOD FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
Much love and many blessings to all.
Hoping & Believing in a CURE-
Zhohn
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Okay, I used to be able to change my font color, now I can't...help?
Probably won't get another post in this week, working graveyard-ugh! But I'm thankful that I have a job!
www.jakesfoundation.org please donate if you can!
Friday, February 8, 2008
HOPE
Hope is such a strong word. The "motto" of St. Jude is HOPE. I looked up the definition of hope and this is what I found: to believe, desire, or trust.
I have been listening (when I can) yesterday and today to the WYNK St. Jude Radiothon. It has been so inspiring to hear all of these kids and parents speak of St. Jude. Here are a few things that I heard today:
"The love and support you get here, you couldn't ask for anything else"
"They work around the clock to make sure these kids have the best chance"
"When you're at your darkest days, weakest points, there is always someone who brightens your day and gives you Hope"
"St. Jude takes care of you, listens to you and listens to the kids"
"There is a lot of work and research being done, many people who have dedciated their lives to save these children's lives"
"We don't look too far into the future, we just want to enjoy our time now"
"I want to thank all of you for sending money to help save my life"
It's odd because I just visited Heather's blog (www.faithfulfroggers.blogspot.com) and she spoke about hope! I'm asking that you go and read her entry today, I feel the same way. Hope begins with us and we must raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer and research, that's the only way that a cure can be found!
Hoping that a cure is found VERY VERY soon!
Zhohn
I have been listening (when I can) yesterday and today to the WYNK St. Jude Radiothon. It has been so inspiring to hear all of these kids and parents speak of St. Jude. Here are a few things that I heard today:
"The love and support you get here, you couldn't ask for anything else"
"They work around the clock to make sure these kids have the best chance"
"When you're at your darkest days, weakest points, there is always someone who brightens your day and gives you Hope"
"St. Jude takes care of you, listens to you and listens to the kids"
"There is a lot of work and research being done, many people who have dedciated their lives to save these children's lives"
"We don't look too far into the future, we just want to enjoy our time now"
"I want to thank all of you for sending money to help save my life"
It's odd because I just visited Heather's blog (www.faithfulfroggers.blogspot.com) and she spoke about hope! I'm asking that you go and read her entry today, I feel the same way. Hope begins with us and we must raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer and research, that's the only way that a cure can be found!
Hoping that a cure is found VERY VERY soon!
Zhohn
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Ash Wednesday...
OKAY, so before reading on know that I do not in anyway mean to upset anyone and I'm not a Bible Scholar. I'm not writing this to be corrected, this is my blog and my thoughts, please respect them!
So today is Ash Wednesday, in which Christians receive ashes on their head to represent sinfulness and the need to repent before it's too late and the cross represents that Jesus was crucified for our sins to be forgiven, basically. At work they have been advertising that you could get ashes in the Cabaret(!) between 11-12! Okay, so if you don't know, number one, I work at a Casino and number two, the Cabaret is a Lounge! And also it is known that once you receive your ashes, you should wear them all day as a witness that everyone is a sinner and through Jesus your sins can be forgiven. Anway, I thought it was the wierdest thing to have hundreds of people walking around (guests & associates) with Ashes on their forehead while gambling and drinking! And I'm not saying that gambling is a terrible thing (I sometimes gamble) but I don't think that Ashes should have been given at the Casino and especially not in the BAR!!!! But I guess it's the thought that counts! lol.
Work went well today! I have to work all week, even close Saturday night-ugh!
Please remember ^Maddie^'s family in your prayers and also little Ethan, tomorrow marks one year that he was diagnosed, www.ethanpowell.com.
Love to all-
Zhohn
So today is Ash Wednesday, in which Christians receive ashes on their head to represent sinfulness and the need to repent before it's too late and the cross represents that Jesus was crucified for our sins to be forgiven, basically. At work they have been advertising that you could get ashes in the Cabaret(!) between 11-12! Okay, so if you don't know, number one, I work at a Casino and number two, the Cabaret is a Lounge! And also it is known that once you receive your ashes, you should wear them all day as a witness that everyone is a sinner and through Jesus your sins can be forgiven. Anway, I thought it was the wierdest thing to have hundreds of people walking around (guests & associates) with Ashes on their forehead while gambling and drinking! And I'm not saying that gambling is a terrible thing (I sometimes gamble) but I don't think that Ashes should have been given at the Casino and especially not in the BAR!!!! But I guess it's the thought that counts! lol.
Work went well today! I have to work all week, even close Saturday night-ugh!
Please remember ^Maddie^'s family in your prayers and also little Ethan, tomorrow marks one year that he was diagnosed, www.ethanpowell.com.
Love to all-
Zhohn
Sunday, February 3, 2008
not much tonight...
Thanks for stopping by Jean, I didn't know anyone was reading!
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I was looking at my favorites list today and I have 45 Caringbridge sites on there! I have had others over time but have lost touch in one way or another. Not all of them are facing cancer, some premature births, menkes and other things.
So out of my 45:
Healed: 5
Still fighting: 9
Passed away: 31
I am overjoyed for the five who are healed but deeply saddened for the 31 families who are faced with such heartache, but I BELIEVE that there is hope for the nine still fighting.
When I started this blog, I didn't intend on it being all about cancer but it seems like that is what so many people are faced with everyday.
We must do something, we need to. I am so thankful for the scientists, doctors and nurses who are doing so much to find a cure for cancer but in the meantime, we can sit back and do nothing! Help me out with some ideas!
Oh, and I read Paw Paw Raborn's God-Winks tonight and really enjoyed them! Anyone who follows Jake's site, should request a copy.
Off tomorrow, going shopping! I actually think I might pick up a few things to mail out to my caringbridge buddies. I already have ^Amazing Jacob^'s baby sister, Allie, some clothes that I need to mail.
Believing-
Zhohn
P.S. Pink to honor ^Princess Maddie^...Rest In Peace and know that you have touched many!
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I was looking at my favorites list today and I have 45 Caringbridge sites on there! I have had others over time but have lost touch in one way or another. Not all of them are facing cancer, some premature births, menkes and other things.
So out of my 45:
Healed: 5
Still fighting: 9
Passed away: 31
I am overjoyed for the five who are healed but deeply saddened for the 31 families who are faced with such heartache, but I BELIEVE that there is hope for the nine still fighting.
When I started this blog, I didn't intend on it being all about cancer but it seems like that is what so many people are faced with everyday.
We must do something, we need to. I am so thankful for the scientists, doctors and nurses who are doing so much to find a cure for cancer but in the meantime, we can sit back and do nothing! Help me out with some ideas!
Oh, and I read Paw Paw Raborn's God-Winks tonight and really enjoyed them! Anyone who follows Jake's site, should request a copy.
Off tomorrow, going shopping! I actually think I might pick up a few things to mail out to my caringbridge buddies. I already have ^Amazing Jacob^'s baby sister, Allie, some clothes that I need to mail.
Believing-
Zhohn
P.S. Pink to honor ^Princess Maddie^...Rest In Peace and know that you have touched many!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
the why's of life...
Why do innocent people die?
Why do people suffer for so long?
Why do parents abuse/kill their own children?
Why are hateful people given children but loving couples can't have babies?
It just saddens me so to think of all the people around the world who are suffering, physically, emotionally, financially. I hate diseases like Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, and all of the many, many others.
I know we're not suppossed to have these "whys" but I'm only human and tonight this is on my mind.
Just so all of you know, sweet Maddie girl passed away early this morning. She fought an amazing fight for four years. Please keep her family in your prayers. I wanted to meet Maddie in December but didn't get the chance to, which I'm really upset about but I know that I will see her again someday.
www.caringbridge.org/tn/madelyn
Love to all,
Zhohn
(blue font b/c I'm feeling quite blue)
Why do people suffer for so long?
Why do parents abuse/kill their own children?
Why are hateful people given children but loving couples can't have babies?
It just saddens me so to think of all the people around the world who are suffering, physically, emotionally, financially. I hate diseases like Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, and all of the many, many others.
I know we're not suppossed to have these "whys" but I'm only human and tonight this is on my mind.
Just so all of you know, sweet Maddie girl passed away early this morning. She fought an amazing fight for four years. Please keep her family in your prayers. I wanted to meet Maddie in December but didn't get the chance to, which I'm really upset about but I know that I will see her again someday.
www.caringbridge.org/tn/madelyn
Love to all,
Zhohn
(blue font b/c I'm feeling quite blue)
Friday, February 1, 2008
I forgot...
I got my haircut today!!!! Just the usual cut.
And I got my W-2 today and did my taxes, now I can pay off my Doctor! And my ticket :) lol.
Hope ya'll have a good weekend!
Zhohn
And I got my W-2 today and did my taxes, now I can pay off my Doctor! And my ticket :) lol.
Hope ya'll have a good weekend!
Zhohn
What is happening to me...?
I can't believe I let my inspection sticker expire, not one month but two! What happened to the OCD, worry wart Zhohn??? And I let myself get a ticket, and it didn't bother me at all. Oh my goodness I have no idea what is going on with me!
Maybe I have become doesn't matter, what happens, happens Zhohn...who knows! But I'm a lot less stressed, which is great.
I honestly think I've just realized that I must live for today and today only because we do not know if tomorrow will come.
Back to work tomorrow, WOOO HOOO! lol
Until next time,
Zhohn
Maybe I have become doesn't matter, what happens, happens Zhohn...who knows! But I'm a lot less stressed, which is great.
I honestly think I've just realized that I must live for today and today only because we do not know if tomorrow will come.
Back to work tomorrow, WOOO HOOO! lol
Until next time,
Zhohn
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