Love this show. It is one of my favorites. After I got the boys in bed last night, Hubs was gone, I sat down to watch it. Since it was the premier, they show all the background on the couples, etc. This part has always made me cry. Since Ethan has been born I have been too big/out of shape to do a lot of things I want to do with him. Even getting up/down from the floor was difficult. Last night, I watched it in tears knowing that was no longer me.
Rewind to earlier in the evening...
I let the boys play on the driveway while I ran on the treadmill. Since my neck/shoulder is still hurting, that did not go so well. I got off and told the boys we'd play on the trail behind our house. They get their trucks and start racing each other. I stood on the starting line with them, counted down, and took off running with them. I looked back at them - with eyes big as saucers they were surprised, amazed, and thrilled all at the same time. I have never run with them like that before.
I almost cried. There are so many little goals within my big goal of weightloss, and yesterday I reached one of them. I could play easily with my boys and actually have fun doing it.
Watch out, my end goal is drawing near - there is no stopping me.
Here is a snipet from a post,early in my journey, that so relates to yesterdays event...
Before I sign off: Thank you to all my sweet friends who support me. I have struggled with my weight since before Ethan and I am sick of it. This is not the person that I really am, or who my wonderful Lord created me to be. I know this is going to be an amazing journey. I know that emotionally and spiritually there will be years of hardness stripped away. AND one day you will see the parts of my heart that only few have seen...you know who you are. Oh sure, I am open and honest, but there are places even I haven't seen for a long time. Yea, I'm excited about looking HOT; but almost more so, to see God's changes in me as a woman, wife, and mother.
Psalm 139:13-14For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful; I know that full well.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Biggest Loser
Posted by Laura at 5:38 PM
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That is so awesome Laura. You have done an amazing job of losing 30 pounds! How fun that you are able to play with your boys and be a great example to them.
I am so so proud of you Laura. Your boys will so appreciate all of your efforts as they continue to get bigger. You're awesome my friend!
woooo who!
sweet.
I am standing here in tears, my friend. I am so, so proud of you, and I need your help as I am discouraged in my own efforts. Look forward to working out with you - LET'S FINISH THIS!
Zowie, Laura! Michelle told me this summer you were on an exercise plan to lose weight. Today she sent me your blog, and I, too, am so very proud of you! It is not easy with young kids to always find time to exercise like you know you should, but you're doing it! Not only your husband and boys will thank you, but your heart and your joints will, too! Your anniversay picture is beautiful, but your panties even say more! "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Missed seeing you this summer, but we'll be back! I may not even recognize you the next time I see you, but your sweet spirit will stay the same. I know the Lord will bless your efforts because you are depending on Him.
Laura, My heart swells with joy for you. How amazing to play with your boys like that. Much less see the look on their face when you smoke'em down the sidewalk. I love you so dearly and am always amazed by you. Of course when I see the pics it takes a minute for me to get past your perfect skin and gorgeous face. You always have a glow that I know comes from within. But honey...It's gettin hot in here...so.
166!!!! This hurricane has me too busy... I missed that. Dang girl, not much left of you! ;)
man...you made even me cry this morning and it is still so early.
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