174,628
SMILINGEYES2's Blogs
Turtle Progress Is Still Progress
Monday, December 31, 2018 6 comments After losing almost 130 pounds, my weight started creeping up. In May, I committed myself to get those added pounds off. They did not accru overnight so did not expect them to be eliminated overnight. Since May I have lost over ten pounds. ... Read more
August 18, 2009 Reflections
Saturday, August 18, 2018 8 comments I had worked for the City for over 25 years first as the Family Counselor then as the superintendent of a residential group home for at-risk adolescent males. I saw the program thru three moves. I saw us grow from ten beds to 18 beds. In additio... Read more
Life is a Rollercoaster
Saturday, July 07, 2018 10 comments For nearly thirty years, we have spent my son’s birthday week at Virginia Beach. It is a family friendly beach. The sand is white. The boardwalk is wide and allows for biking and skating as well as pedestrians. There are lots of benches along th... Read more
It Is Who Is at the Table NOT What Is on the Table
Thursday, November 23, 2017 6 comments Indeed, I am drinking from the saucer because my cup has overflowed. A—Autumn colors, B—three awesome Brothers, Blessings, Books C—Church family, Clothing, Cats (from the past) Car, Children, Childhood D—Dogs (Scruffy, Foxy Lady, Mi... Read more
Family Ties
Sunday, November 19, 2017 10 comments 
Last Sunday, we celebrated an early Thanksgiving with nearly 25 family and friends. . My oldest brother was unable to enjoy the meal as he could no... Read more
Celebrating Brother Bill’s Military Service
Friday, October 20, 2017 14 comments I am the youngest of six children. We are blessed that we genuinely care for each other. Last week, the oldest brother was placed on hospice care. It is bittersweet. He has had the opportunity to tell family and friends what they have meant to h... Read more
Expressing versus Stuffing Feelings
Saturday, December 24, 2016 9 comments Today I consumed an entire fruit cake--it was a very small gift size about 3X2X1 inches. Still that is not characteristic. After some soul searching, I realized I had reverted to my old coping attempt to avoid facing my feelings by stuffing my f... Read more
What a Difference a Year Makes
Wednesday, December 03, 2014 16 comments In December 2010, I decided that I had to change and lost 40 pounds. The loss was slow so explored gastric bypass surgery. December 2013, I had the surgery at VCU. Since the surgery I have lost another 85 pounds for a total of 125 pounds. I am s... Read more
Mourning to Joy
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 14 comments In January last year my husband needed surgery on two areas of his spine. He completed therapy at the hospital rehab unit. While there, I wanted to surprise him for Valentines day but he could not have much in his small room. He seemed touched w... Read more
Down 100+ Pounds
Sunday, May 25, 2014 16 comments 
Shedding My Jonah Persona
Monday, April 14, 2014 5 comments Yesterday morning, I was so excited about the lesson on Passover and the Lord's Supper that I could not wait to get to church. However, when I arrived, the place I usually parked had a special permit parking sign. I did get permission to park wh... Read more
Passover / Lord's Supper
Saturday, April 12, 2014 4 comments I love tying the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the past 20 years, I have tried to make the stories come alive for my second graders. The tables are in the shape of the cross. ... Read more
Ch-ch-changes
Thursday, April 03, 2014 8 comments 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Last Page » |
|
Info
Photos
Feed
Blogs
Awards
On Monday, we received news that we have been hoping for. My son Scott has been placed on the active kidney transplant list. It is an answe to pray... 
Recently, I have been inundated with thoughts of my husband. He had a March birthday that we usually celebrated during spring break. This year, he ... 
Subscribe To This Blog