I totally forgot that this was the day to check in on my goals. That's not surprising because I think I probably forgot my goals for most of the month. Let's review and see my report card for this month.
1. Lose 15 pounds and develop a regular exercise routine. Excuse me, but I must have read that wrong. Did that say lose 15 pounds? Oh, I thought it said gain so that's what I did. I gained two pounds, probably because of that low cholesterol diet that hasn't crossed my lips lately. But I'm redeemed because I have been walking with Melissa much more faithfully and we've increased our distance. That two pounds is obviously muscle mass!
2. Feed my spirit (more than just a daily quiet time)- Okay, maybe I'm not doing so bad after all. I've had very rich quiet times with the Lord and with my speaking agenda looming on the horizon we've been doing a lot of talking lately.
3. I want to build family relationships. Another A on my report card. I've spent lots and lots of time loving on my family. I'm especially enjoying the afternoon teas with my daughter and driving my son back and forth to work and talking about everything as we go.
4. I'd like to try some new venues of writing. Uh...hmmm....let's see...that's an interesting concept.
5. I'd like to create a pretty, comfortable home. Yippee! I think I actually moved up to a C with this one. I purchased a dynamite chair for $5 at a yard sale. I also got a curio cabinet and a roll top desk for a phenomenal price at a "My wife left me for another woman" sale (sad, but true). I rearranged the living room and part of my bedroom and assigned some furniture temporarily to the basement. Oh, and did I mention that curio cabinet came with several Precious Moments and Boyd's Bears figurines? I'm not much on things you have to dust, but my daughter liked them so they stayed.
6. We will get out of debt this year. A++ We did it! Except for the house, we are free people and let me tell you it feels good! Naturally, the clothes dryer and the lawn mower broke within days of our last payment, but we handled them without acruing debt. One was replaced and the other repaired by a neighbor.
7. I will set aside regular writing time, preferrably 15 hours per week. Nothing around here has resembled regular recently if that tells you anything. I've written, not as much as I should and certainly not on any schedule. I must get back on track. I must!
8. I want to learn to relax. In two weeks I embark on my speaking tour of duty. Relaxed is a word that isn't in my repretoire at the moment. Oh how I wish it was and I'm believing God that one day I'll be able to speak without all of the pre-speaking jitters, but I haven't arrived at that place yet. Ya'll please pray that I arrive at it very soon, like before May 23!
Okay, that's the report card and I'm signing off. The family just got back from softball practice and we have drama so I must go hear the scoop.
9 comments:
Bonita - enjoying your posts as always, and especially the strawberries! Mmmm!
Good luck on your speaking gigs! I know you'll do great. Just consider those jitters alittle extra adrenaline to keep you going. (That and all that sugar!)
I always used to get the jitters when I had to speak in front of a group of people. I used to practice in the mirror, and on my poor family, but you know what it worked. It's seems to me the more you do it the easier it gets. Just before I would say a little prayer and it always got me though. I think most people feel the same way about public speaking.
Sounds like you are entering the 'busy season!' Thanks for the afternoon tea idea ~ the only two other stay-at-home moms I know, I don't know terribly well, so that would certainly be pushing me out of my comfort-zone!
It looks like even though you didn't give much thought to your goals, you've done well. Congratulations, and I wish you peace and at least a few moments of relaxation here and there as you prepare for your upcoming 'tour of duty!'
Sounds like we all had a month where our goals were somewhat forgotten, but God redeemed them, and I don't think any of us fell to far! Have a great May!
Thanks for stopping by and your encouraging words. I enjoyed reading your update and then the comment at the end about having to check on the drama made me chuckle because with four kids (3 girls/2 of them teen and pre-teen) we never seem to be lacking drama at our house.
Smiles!
What a wonderful month! Great strides, all for the glory of God!
Blessings, my friend,
Elisa
I love your list for goals....
Don't feel bad I too gained instead of losing....We both must read the same way....LOL
Some progress made, some areas forgotten, but still you are getting there. Continue on and keep up the good work. I am so proud of everyone who has joined us on this journey, as we as a whole all seem to be doing really well, and no one is beating themselves up over any of it.
Thank you, Bonita, for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! Made my day! I really enjoyed visiting your blog. You sound like such a fun person! Best wishes on your speaking engagements. If I understand correctly, you speak at Homeschool Conventions? We homeschool. What a blessed priviledge!
HAve a wonderful week!
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