Sorry I seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth. Work is so busy I’m often tired at night to start all over again the next day. We have a lot of needs in Kindergarten this year. More then I’ve ever seen in all the years I’ve worked at school. It’s good though and I’m learning to take something small from each day as a blessing. Sometimes they are big things as well. I was getting bogged down with how much I had to do at work everyday. Now I look for those chances to see something great. I had to change my mindset otherwise the weight of it all would crush you.
Every year the Lord puts a child or children into my class that need me. 3 weeks into school He made it very clear to me who was there for me to help. As the weeks have gone by I have gotten to know this child well and I’ve been building a trust. They seek me out or if the child is sad I try to help them feel better. This one is a hard one. I’m also meeting a lot of different needs in my class. I’m so glad I’m working with an amazing teacher who has a heart like mine. Another blessing.
Last weekend I got to hang out with my favorite kid. I realized that I’ve not been laughing much. He makes me smile and laugh often. Wow he’s growing up so fast. I also realized I needed to laugh more. They say laughter is the best medicine.
This past year I committed to work on my health. I went to physio and worked on strengthening my core and my balance. I participated in two challenges through the company I work for. Things I never imagined I could ever do. Push up and plank challenge and sit ups and squats. Completed both 30 day challenges. I lost 9lbs and just joined a program called Lifestyle RX it’s run though our health care so it’s free to everyone. It will help me get my blood sugars down to normal and teach me how to eat better, sleep, excerise and control your stress.
I had very extensive blood work done and they work with your doctor. They suggest I lose 30lbs. I need to get into a healthy range with my weight or I will have huge medical issues. The program is 3 months but then they keep checking in on you so you don’t get lost in the system. I’m excited that I can be healthy and feel better in my life and learn how to eat and be healthy in my entire life. I’m excited that I can do this without taking a drug to help me lose weight. I’m excited that every week I will meet with others who have joined the program and learn more about me. It’s time to learn a new way. I learned this weekend that if you have higher blood sugars that you can’t lose weight. That explains a lot.
This year I also joined a gut health group. I’ve learned so many amazing things. I started a product called Zive 7 and it has changed my gut in ways I could never imagine. I’ve been off PPI’s acid reflux medicine for a month now. I never thought that would ever happen. I have a head cold right now but for the first time in my life it’s not as bad as it would have been before with a screwed up gut. I’m learning amazing ways to change. I’m learning about inflammation and how to reduce it. I’ve lost a lot of belly fat what was from bloat. I’m excited about this health journey and have met amazing people on this journey. I will keep you updated on the results.
So much to be grateful for. Remember to stop and smell the roses as they say. Find the little things in your life that bring you joy. 🌹
Beauty from Ashes. 