Restful Holiday Weekend

Greetings to all! We have had a good restful few days - well, at least I have - Hank has still been doing Christmas Kettles for The Salvation Army in Rogers. We went to Russellville for our Thanksgiving meal - YUM!!!!!!! Last year I ate a healthy choice tv dinner so this year I was thrilled that I actually got to eat real food and yes, I ate too much but then don't we all. As an old friend used to tell me - "Everything in moderation" so once or twice a year is okay.

I have so much to be thankful for this year - so much change and so much that God has begun in me this year. I thought I had life figured out and then God surprised me in so many ways! New friends, new likes, new lifestyle & new body. All year He has worked to remind me - no, convince me of how much He loves me. I have always known that He loved me but am just now learning that He cherishes me as well. I am beginning to understand that - I won't say that I am there but I'm getting there. It has always been easy for me to tell others even show others how much God loves and cherishes them and yet I never really grasped that He felt that way about me. This year has been for me.

I'm starting a women's Bible study this week at a Church that a friend attends - I'm excited to meet some new ladies and develop some relationships away from the Army and away from the gym. It will be refreshing!

I'm feeling better and almost have my stamina back - it will be better when I can begin working out again. My Doctor said that as soon as I can sneeze and it not hurt that I can start with the personal training - pray that I find a personal trainer by then. I need one for I think 2 or 3 times a week. I don't think I need everyday anymore - I only want to lose 15 to 20 more pounds plus I want to work on writing some of my own workouts so that I can practice writing them for others. I wrote one for the Biggest Loser teams last week and took them through it - they said it was tough. I really enjoyed it and I believe that God will allow me to use this new gift when I go back to the Army full-time again.

Bless you all as we enter this Holy Season! May you experience anew God's indescribable gift! Kari