So finally I got my lazy self up off the couch and started working out! I know that's probably a little harsh but gees, Nina is almost a year old & I have yet to get back in to shape. Before I was prego with Nina Sophia I was starting to drop weight from doing Hip Hop Abs and so I was so sad and ticked (Being honest) that NOW I was expecting another!! I lost a lot of fat & weight every time I visited for my appointments, The pregnancy was awesome and the labor was so easy for me, and soon after the baby came I quickly started gaining again!
This year has been tremendously rough for my family. We went through a tough time with our finances due to a change in Hector's career, and honestly we are just like everyone else walking it out step by step, one choice at a time, one day at a time. In one day, our lives changed. Thank God for Pastors who taught us about faith & prosperity because when the bad news came our way yes we were shaken by it but we're still standing! Today, we do feel like we are back on top.
So anywho, during this year I fell into a bad place emotionally and eventually physically. I didn't keep up with myself, nurture my friendships, & lost hope through that journey. My spirit man has been renewed, & I feel like I am born again. I am so ready to get to the new me!
Tonight, I popped in the Hip Hop Abs DVD I ordered, DVD #1. I worked out through the whole 30 minute set without passing out & man alive do I feel good. It was tough at certain parts because I could feel my legs tightening and cramps coming on! But it didn't stop me. I kept going, and even experienced the sweat dripping down my face! Yes, I know that's not so lady like, but I missed working out! Bring on the sweat, bring on the tears, and bring on the dropping sizes!
In 2004, when Hector and I went on our 1st date, I was 22 years young, weighed 135lbs, size 7/8! Yes, my hips were big, hispanic, baby pushing hips!! LoL But my tummy was always tight, I had great leg and arm muscles and I could whoop any man out on the softball fields! I won't give you my details about my weight and such now...I'm sure you can understand why, but lets just say I am far from those numbers!
So here's to my new me, that is hidden somewhere in here, I am going to find you again! And I say "get to the new me" because I am a new person. I am not who I was 5 years ago in so many areas of my life. Somehow, someway, one day at a time, one glass of water at a time, one workout at a time, I will find you! I battled with myself so much, I hate looking in the mirrors, I hate trying on clothes, and buying bras!!! Oh what I would give to go to Victoria Secret and Shop....not just have it fit right, but feel sexy again! I feel good, so good about who I am on the inside & I can't wait till that shows on the outside. I am a Temple of the Holy Ghost.
Today, I am stronger than I was throughout this past year, and I now know that I absolutely am Fearfully & Wonderfully made.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Envy, Strife, & Division
So tonight I was finally able to talk with someone I have not been at peace with for about 3 or so years. After a very heated conversation, I have realized more than ever that God's people have got to get along. There is no reason why we (God's children) should let the little foxes spoil the vine. In so many ways has what was once a good friendship, been torn a part because of three things the Bible warns about: 1. Envy 2. Strife & 3. Division.
Stay as far away as possible from those things & people who are in the business of bringing on such things.
It is my heart that we in the household of faith lay aside earthly matters, senseless emotions, & haughty attitudes to fulfill what God has called us to do. By focusing on such nonsense I truly believe we have taken our focus off of what we are there for.
When you are not at peace with someone, whether it is a friend, co worker, relative or spouse, it messes with you. Soon you will not be able to give 100% of yourself because that is not where your heart is. For the past 2 years that is where I was. I was not completely focused on what I was doing. I would take my frustration out on my wonderful husband who has given me such Grace through all of this. I began to find myself walking away from what I believed in, from what I needed, and that was people.
Tonight, after finally getting things off of my chest to that someone I was reminded that people are people & we are not perfect, that is why we needed a Savior. The situation was not completely fixed but by the two of us being honest to one another I believe it is a start.
I encourage any of you who have strife in your life to find the source of that & confront it! And if you are the cause of things in your home, at work, in your relationships, or church, then cut it out! We can not waste another moment of this precious life living in envy, strife, and or division, especially not with those who are in the household of faith.
And last but not least, let's us pray & ask God what we need to work on to help us better treat one another. Let us look within ourselves & bring about change in us. Just maybe, if we start changing ourselves the world around us will become a better place. We don't all have it together & that's why we need one another.
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Stay as far away as possible from those things & people who are in the business of bringing on such things.
It is my heart that we in the household of faith lay aside earthly matters, senseless emotions, & haughty attitudes to fulfill what God has called us to do. By focusing on such nonsense I truly believe we have taken our focus off of what we are there for.
When you are not at peace with someone, whether it is a friend, co worker, relative or spouse, it messes with you. Soon you will not be able to give 100% of yourself because that is not where your heart is. For the past 2 years that is where I was. I was not completely focused on what I was doing. I would take my frustration out on my wonderful husband who has given me such Grace through all of this. I began to find myself walking away from what I believed in, from what I needed, and that was people.
Tonight, after finally getting things off of my chest to that someone I was reminded that people are people & we are not perfect, that is why we needed a Savior. The situation was not completely fixed but by the two of us being honest to one another I believe it is a start.
I encourage any of you who have strife in your life to find the source of that & confront it! And if you are the cause of things in your home, at work, in your relationships, or church, then cut it out! We can not waste another moment of this precious life living in envy, strife, and or division, especially not with those who are in the household of faith.
And last but not least, let's us pray & ask God what we need to work on to help us better treat one another. Let us look within ourselves & bring about change in us. Just maybe, if we start changing ourselves the world around us will become a better place. We don't all have it together & that's why we need one another.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Christmas Week 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009 I went over to Mom's to pick up my older brother Jason and his family. It had been a few weeks since we last saw them. Thanksgiving was the last time we had all gathered together for the celebration. With Jason, was his girlfriend Mindy and their daughters, Kassidy & Mya. Kassidy was kind of adpoted by Jason, not legally but by his love. Mya, was the daughter of Mindy & Jason. Regardless of how these two got together, or what crazy things took place in Jay's life to get him to this moment, we were blessed to have them here with us. Kassidy is 3 years old and Jessy just loves her cousin. The family got to stay the night here in our home for the night so the girls wore themselves out until it was time for bed.
Last night we had the rest of the family over, minus my eldest brother's family in Arizona. We had all decided that since Jason would be going to visit Mindy's dad for Christmas we should all have our Christmas now with him. So we did just that. Hector made Carne Guisada, mom brought over a delicious pot of beans, and my sister brought over her rice. What a meal! Amanda, my sister in law & I joked about how the 2 Liter drinks she brought over and my pretty chinet plates from Wal Mart completed the meal!! Hey, we were a part of making that meal happen!!
So after dinner we got to sit around and watch the last of SING OFF, which we really didn't pay much attention to because we were too busy laughing at one another! Good times. The children, all 5 of them and 3 babies had a great time playing and hanging out with one another. My niece Katy is now a month, Mya is 5 months, and well Nina is 9.5 months! Crazy baby time for our family.
So present time came and only Jason's family passed out presents to Jason's boys, Jayden & Ivan, and to mom and dad. We all had gifts for his family. It was so awesome! Gabriel and Jessy sat back at first with sad faces because they didn't have any gifts to open but we all quickly reminded them that their present time is coming soon!! Jason and Mindy left today about 430p.m. and headed back to Summerville. They are traveling to Tyler tomorrow. We had so much fun with them staying up late playing games like Uno Attack and Scrabble! I kicked butt in both games! Woo Hoo!
So tonight, we settled in back to our peace and quiet, hehe. We love love love our family and ALL the kids we all have now, but there is nothing like being in your own home doing your own things...like laying around comfortably in your PJs! Do you agree?
Tonight I made Spaghetti and tried a new Spinach sauce which was delish! Jessy didn't even know what she was eating! *Good one Mom* Nina Sophia sat with us and ate her noodles! She had so much fun. After dinner we ate cookies that I baked. They were the Mint Chocolate Chip cookies from Toll House (I think). We loved them. Tomorrow, Jessy and I are going to bake a whole bunch of them including different ones for our wonderful neighbors and family at church. We are having our Christmas Celebration at church tomorrow night. Jessy is performing with her class as well. It is her 1st big girl performance and I can't wait to see her. We bought her an outfit for it today...and we had to add of course, a red and white striped scarf! Cuteness.
Okay, I would love to keep writing but I have to get going. It is time to put Jessy in bed.
Good night and thank you for letting me share my life with you. Tomorrow I would love to write about Giving than Receiving.
God is good.
*PattyGarcia*
Last night we had the rest of the family over, minus my eldest brother's family in Arizona. We had all decided that since Jason would be going to visit Mindy's dad for Christmas we should all have our Christmas now with him. So we did just that. Hector made Carne Guisada, mom brought over a delicious pot of beans, and my sister brought over her rice. What a meal! Amanda, my sister in law & I joked about how the 2 Liter drinks she brought over and my pretty chinet plates from Wal Mart completed the meal!! Hey, we were a part of making that meal happen!!
So after dinner we got to sit around and watch the last of SING OFF, which we really didn't pay much attention to because we were too busy laughing at one another! Good times. The children, all 5 of them and 3 babies had a great time playing and hanging out with one another. My niece Katy is now a month, Mya is 5 months, and well Nina is 9.5 months! Crazy baby time for our family.
So present time came and only Jason's family passed out presents to Jason's boys, Jayden & Ivan, and to mom and dad. We all had gifts for his family. It was so awesome! Gabriel and Jessy sat back at first with sad faces because they didn't have any gifts to open but we all quickly reminded them that their present time is coming soon!! Jason and Mindy left today about 430p.m. and headed back to Summerville. They are traveling to Tyler tomorrow. We had so much fun with them staying up late playing games like Uno Attack and Scrabble! I kicked butt in both games! Woo Hoo!
So tonight, we settled in back to our peace and quiet, hehe. We love love love our family and ALL the kids we all have now, but there is nothing like being in your own home doing your own things...like laying around comfortably in your PJs! Do you agree?
Tonight I made Spaghetti and tried a new Spinach sauce which was delish! Jessy didn't even know what she was eating! *Good one Mom* Nina Sophia sat with us and ate her noodles! She had so much fun. After dinner we ate cookies that I baked. They were the Mint Chocolate Chip cookies from Toll House (I think). We loved them. Tomorrow, Jessy and I are going to bake a whole bunch of them including different ones for our wonderful neighbors and family at church. We are having our Christmas Celebration at church tomorrow night. Jessy is performing with her class as well. It is her 1st big girl performance and I can't wait to see her. We bought her an outfit for it today...and we had to add of course, a red and white striped scarf! Cuteness.
Okay, I would love to keep writing but I have to get going. It is time to put Jessy in bed.
Good night and thank you for letting me share my life with you. Tomorrow I would love to write about Giving than Receiving.
God is good.
*PattyGarcia*
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