bones

My bones have been killing me the past couple of days.  Last night, I could feel my pulse in my right hip through to my knee, and tossed and turned all night long.  This morning has been spent in bed, and now with 10 minute turns in a chair so nothing goes numb.  Weather changes are here, and the rain has come and gone.  Now I want my pain to go. 

I normally push through, but the last 3 days have been more difficult to conquer the pain.

So...just an update.

Our family life is changing, and will update next week. 

Prayers are welcome.
Blessings,
Jerry Ann

Memory Verse #2

WOW, I am so sorry I am so behind.  Lots going on in our family right now, and I will be able to explain more later.  But for now, memory verse #2:

Revelation 17:14
They will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is the Lord of lords, and King of kings, and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.

NKJV

I am in a Bible study on Wednesday nights, and I chose the verse that we are to memorize in that study as well.  Beth Moore's "Here and Now...There and Then" a lecture series on Revelation.

I crave being with my group of friends, being in fellowship and study of Christ.  Talking and engaging about a verse, or a chapter, or the story that Beth talks about...wonderful.  Bringing it into our lives, and how we deal with things, families and encourage each other is amazing.  I am in awe of what God shows what He can do with all of us, in each of our seasons. 

Have a good two weeks.  I am in the process of getting organized in my craft area...so I will post pictures of that once it completed.

Thanks all.
Blessings,
Jerry Ann

Memory Verse #1

Okay- I am a day late in posting this...but I did post yesterday on Beth Moore's Blog.


My verse for the first fourteen days of the new year is:

"You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance." Psalm 65:11

Beth mentions this one under a different translation.  This is the New King James Version. I love how this one uses "drip with abundance." This is an easy one to commit to memory.

Have a blessed week!

Love,
Jerry Ann

Resolutions

Resolutions...we all seem to make them, year after year, do we get anywhere?

I don't.  I always say that "this is the year that I will..." add the following:

weight...this could mean, "I will work out more," or "I will eat healthier," or "I need to lose 20 pounds!"

organized...I don't know anyone who thinks that they are organized in everything that they do...

life...go back to school, start a new adventure, try something new.

All sorts of options out there, and I think I will do the following:

I have lost 20 pounds in 2010, and plan to lose 30 in 2011.  Not a huge goal, but one that is obtainable, and maintainable.  I didn't make any resolutions last year, and really didn't begin to lose or think about losing weight until February.  I actually lost 23 pounds, but had gained some back, and then lost it again.  So, to end the year with 20.5 pounds gone was a triumph for me.

I also plan to organize my craft area.  David and I share an office space of 10x10.  He occupies the majority of it, and I keep gaining space.  I have gotten my sewing machine back out, and would like to quilt some towels, and repair some items without having to take it from the closet every time. 

I also plan to cook more.  We eat out a lot.  This serves a purpose I know, one of convenience.  Normally, when I get home, I have forgotten to take out the meat portion of the dinner we are to have that evening, and we will end up eating pizza, or oriental.  So, I am going to plan weekly menus, and focus on healthy eating for all of us.

Blessings to you and your families this new year.

Jerry Ann