Day eight

FYI. We started our fast one day early... (So technically this is day seven)Oh, Well!


Breakfast 9:25
1 bowl of flax cereal
with real milk


Lunch 12:15
peanut butter, nutella and banana sandwich on wheat (yum yum)
small salad with raspberry Merlot dressing
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction (We got a new blender yesterday! it is amazing!)


Dinner 7:00 pm
Left over General Tao's Tofu
handful of almonds
glass of soy milk

Late Night Snack 10:30 pm

Handful of baby carrots

13 day to go

Day seven

OMG! something different


Breakfast/Lunch 11:25
peanut butter and banana sandwich on wheat bread
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction

Actual Lunch 2:30 pm
Boca burger with pepper jack cheese, mushrooms and spinach on wheat bread
some honeydew

Dinner 7:00 pm
General Tao's Tofu with brown rice (yes Carol Tofu and it was good)
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction

We are really digging the vegetarian recipes

14 days to go

Day Six

You'll never guess what I had for breakfast!!!


Breakfast 9:40
1 bowl of Flax cereal (Yeah! It really is that good)
soy milk
1 glass of OJ


Lunch 11:15 am
Baked potato with butter!, cheese!, and salad toppings
small salad with ginger dressing
1/4 of a honeydew

Dinner 6:45 pm

3 small slices of organic spinich pizza

small salad with fat free ranch dressing

handfull of baby carrots

handfull of almonds

glass of soy milk

15 days to go

Day Five

Breakfast 9:40 am
bowl of Falx cereal
soy milk
kiwi



Lunch 1:10 pm
small salad with raspberry dressing
1 wheat bread with peanut butter
spaghetti!


Dinner 8:10 pm
1 Boca burger with mushrooms, baby spinach and Cheddar cheese
yuca
1 granola bar
1 glass of juice

I found out today during bible study class that we were killing ourselves and doing the fast wrong (or to the extreme). So I am grateful to announce we can now introduce dairy back into our diets. Snacking is also allowed but Jeremey and I decided to refrain from that aspect. Until tomorrow...

16 days to go

Day Four

Spirits are high today! It is a beautiful, marvelous, magnificent day!

Breakfast 9:15 am
bowl of Falx Cereal
soy milk
1 glass of Melony's fruit concoction

Lunch 1:20 pm
small salad
handful of baby carrots
red apple
organic granola bar (Yum Yum!)

Dinner 6:00 pm
heavenly spaghetti (no meat)
small salad with ginger dressing
1 wheat toast with peanut butter
1 glass of soy milk


Today grandma started chemo therapy! May God bless her, may He place His hand upon her and heal her body and spirit. I love you grandma. Any good part of me is because of you.

17 days to go

Day Three

OK. I'll keep it short today.


Breakfast 9:30 am
1 bowl of Flax Cereal
Soy milk
1 banana- that made me sick to just look at


Lunch 1:30 pm
small salad
1 bowl of last nights soup
1 pear
1 slice of wheat bread- to dip in the bland soup
cup of green tea


Dinner 7:00pm

small salad
1/4 cup of almonds
1 glass of Melony's fruit concoction
3/4 cup of beans over 1/3 cup rice- peas, chickpea and lentil
5 steamed asparagus

I must say that this diner was difficult. I learned that I am not good at mixing beans. To be honest, I cried over dinner. It was so bad...almost uneatable. As I reluctantly ate, I kept saying to myself "I don't want to do this anymore.. no more". I think the breaking point was when I stuffed 5 raisins into my mouth like a child with candy or like a coke addict getting their fix.
Happy to announce that I have regained faith in myself and the strength to continue. All because God whispered to me... "tomorrow, make spaghetti".

It is not the fast that is hard, it is the figuring out how to make the same thing over and over again without getting sick at the very sight.

18 Days to go

Day Two

OK, yesterday was not so bad. Today may be a different story, it is Monday... a work day.

Breakfast 9:30 am

1 Bowl of Pumpkin flax Cereal

1 cup of soy milk

1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction (tasted much better the first day)

Lunch 1:00

Veggie stir fry with brown rice (same veggies as yesterdays salad and water chestnuts and bean sprouts)

small salad (with the same veggies as above just raw)

1/4 cup of raspberry Merlot vinaigrette dressing

a few soy "apple cinnamon" chips

1 red organic apple

I have never been so happy to eat rice!

Dinner 8:00 pm

1 bowl of home-made veggie soup

peanut butter and banana sandwich on wheat bread

1/4 cup of almonds

...Lesson learned... DO NOT eat a huge lunch...bad news

19 days to go

Daniels Fast Day one

In light of the recent move I watched, Julie & Julia, I want to track my fasting.
Jeremey and I are participating in the "Daniel's Fast" With our church, East Coast Christian.
We are both doing it for different reasons, I'm sure, but none the less ending for the same cause.

The hardest part for me in this adventure I think will be the lack of snacking. Although I do Love, and I mean LOVE, my meat I still believe that not having that afternoon or evening snack will be the hardest.
What will make this manageable is ONE my love for the Lord and the trust I have within Him and TWO I am not alone, Jeremey and I are both taking on the endeavor. I believe that this will not only bring us closer to God but also each other.
I love you Jeremey.

So here we go...

Breakfast 9:30 am
1 (small) bowl of Pumpkin Flax Cereal (it's actually really good)
1 cup of Soy Milk

Lunch 1:00 pm
1 Bruschetta Boca Burger on wheat bread- ketchup, pickle and baby spinach
1/2 cup of Yuca- seasoned with salt pepper and lemon juice
and way too many Brussels sprouts (will NEVER buy again Yuck-a)
and a glass of juice

Dinner 7:00 pm
1 large salad with ever veggie imaginable on it- red/yellow peppers, broccoli, onion, portabella mushroom, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, baby carrots that's all I can think of now
with 1/4 cup of raspberry Merlot vinaigrette dressing
1/4 cup of almonds
and a glass of Jeremey's smoothie concoction (fruit and stuff)

Late night snack
A glass of green tea- NO honey :(

20 more to go

Yet another reason why old people should not drive...

And it is sad to say... With this damage alone, I think my car is totaled. (Yeah, it really is worth that little!)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my BIG Sister!

Love you and hope you have a restful day....

Well, the best you can trapped in a car with two sick kids.

Love you Carol...

Glad

Because I love the movie, Pollyanna, I want to try to say something good about each day. So here I go

October 20, 2009
I am finding it difficult to be glad today.

October 16, 2009
I am glad today.... because I know soon I will be able to sleep in a clean, comfty bed.

October 15, 2009
I am glad today...for the old people on the road. If we can dismiss the annoyance of it we will see that the old people are (sometimes) doing us a favor. They are forcing us to slow down, calm down and enjoy the drive....you have to let it happen.


October 14, 2009
I am glad today...for online amenities, specifically, easy butternut squash recipes and 24/7 ask a Librarian help.

October 13, 2009
I am glad today.....for the existence of Raid. I am afraid of almost all bugs and just a few minutes ago I saw a very, very large ear wig on the living room wall. Problem solved effortlessly thanks to Raid.

October 12, 2009
Today I am Glad because... my dog is house broken, and has been for quite some time. Even though her whining can get annoying when I am in the middle of something I would rather stop what I'm doing for just a moment, than to clean up her no... my yucky mess.

Happy Birthday!!!!

A-very 9 Dog!

You have been tossed around a bit lately,

Any maybe felt unloved.

But we want you to know that you are an important part of this family.

On this special day, and every day, you are loved!

Welcoming Our Newest Member

Braiden Lee Kelley

October 10, 2009 3:21 a.m.

5lbs 7oz 17in

Sometime around 3 a.m. Ashley getting wheeled off for a c-section.

Braiden's first picture.

Teeny, Tiny Braiden



Braiden is small but one hell of a fighter.
Born jaundice and with an infection he will pull through and be just fine. Mom is doing well, even with the lack of sleep. Both should be home soon.
Ashley,
I am so proud of you...You did a wonderful job... And thank you, I am so happy to be apart of his life! We are here for you and love you.

~Me

APA

I am very excited today! I just submitted my application to join the American Psychological Association! With my year membership I will enjoy a year subscription to Journal of Family Psychology and Journal of Experimental Psychology:Applied. Both journals are of my choice and will further my interested and knowledge in the specific field I am interested.
By being a member of the APA I will benefit in the following ways...

1. Student loan consolidation
2. Career Services
3. Discount on Computer and electronics and other goods
4. Advocacy programs
5. Informational Resources (online data bases etc.)
6. Networking
7. Not to mention it looks great on a Resume (for a job and Graduate school)

So I will wait and pray that my application gets accepted. As you can see, regardless of the cost, this is a great opportunity for me.

Hopeful

I am very hopeful for the future but a little extra prayers couldn't hurt.

~With love

Lord help me

The reality of Graduation is becoming surreal. So much to do, So many decisions, So much money!
...Not to mention classes

Corinthians 13:4-7

"Love is patient, love is kind.

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It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

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It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

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Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

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It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."

Ashley's Baby Shower!

Ashley,
I wish you nothing but the best and all the happiness this baby boy will bring. Please remember you have a big family who loves the both of you. We are here always.


Sadie Lady Steals the moment!


Ashley go lots of great gifts.


That boy will be best dressed.



OK, the cake decorations have a story. All I will say is that Publix is not as competent as I previously believed.

Dinner OUT

Lauren and Darrell came over from Louisiana.

Hollie and Dustin came down from Jacksonville.

Cause for Celebration!!!

Me, Jen, Ashley, Stephanie, Lauren and Hollie

(Not to mention the guys.. Jeremey, Mike, Mark, Mike of the jungle, Darrell, Dustin, and others)

A day at the Beach