My health recovery has been going well lately. Since I have changed my way of eating, I’ve lost 1 pant size, and 20 lbs. (Major cause of celebration!!) Way more than that now, I wrote this June 18.
I’m able to walk around my apartment without my walker now.
Need a pic of me on walker, but I couldn’t find one. (You already know my bad habit of forgetting to take before pics.)
But I still take it outside, just to be on the safe side! I have tripped over my own feet, and lint on the floor, even when I was young and healthy! So much better safe than sorry!
My physical recovery seems to be coinciding with recovering my home from slobbery. That is very interesting to me. People have told me before that messes make you crazy, but I pooh-poohed them. Since I was already crazy, what did it matter? But I’m finding out, it does.
Also. my spiritual health is improving. I have been more faithful about reading my Bible,
and I have more peace now. That is something I never would have believed, if I hadn’t experienced it for myself.
I’m shooting for the goal of becoming a minimalist, I guess. That is something I never would have imagined coming outta my mouth, or fingers rather.
But I am finding that the more stuff I let go, the lighter I feel. And feeling lighter is translating to my actual body… I’m becoming physically lighter. And my home is so much more “homier” when I can actually use all of it, without a major excavation everytime!
I’ve let go of stuff. I’ve let go of bad things, that I used to put in my body. I’ve let go of some attitudes, and sins that were weighing down my soul.
We are made up of 3 parts, body, soul, and spirit. It’s amazing how working on one part, has me working on the other parts.
God is so good to me. Don’t wait till your life is half over, to begin recovery. It’s real work, but it’s really worth the effort.
Update: July 9, 2015
I’m totally off my walker now. I have 2 legs! not 6!
My total weight loss to date is 41 pounds!! I’m so over the moon thrilled!! And all because I quit eating doughnuts! lol ( and all other gluten products, and most sugar, and corn, and ……)
But mostly doughnuts! 😉
How awesome that you’re making such great progress everywhere. I seem to be getting heavier as my home gets lighter. I’m sure I’m going to have to figure that one out soon.
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Stella, hmmm
At least you are making progress in your house! Make sure to celebrate your success, and give your self grace, just as you would to a friend. Hugs.
Melinda
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That’s wonderful news, Melinda 🙂 Hugs!
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Thank you so much, Sue! I couldn’t have done it without God.
Smiles for miles to you.
Melinda
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Sometimes I feel it is in the strengths we realise we are given, that we best see the hand of the divine at work in our lives. x
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I definitely agree with you that our gifts are from God.
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So happy for you. You’re definitely going strong. All the best!
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Thank you, Olga
I appreciate it.
🙂 Melinda
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Hello, I have invited you for a Love-Hate Challenge at :
https://decodinghappiness.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/love-hate/
Please do not feel obligated to join in, but it can be a fun exercise!
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Oooooohh, thanks Decoding. Challenges are always fun!
I’ll do it as soon as I can get to a pc. Typing on a phone is a challenge in itself.
Melinda
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Hey Melinda, thanks for accepting the challenge 🙂 No hurries, take ur time my friend.. have a lovely day ahead 🙂
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Posting from mobile is too difficult even for me
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I’m glad I’m not the only one, Himali!
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Hehe 🙂
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Now that’s success! Very well done. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kev.
Melinda
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Melinda, this is fantastic! You are super-motivated to hone down your house and your weight! I read a lightness in your words and spirit since I started following you! Congrats and keep up the great work!
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Terri, that thrills that you could feel the difference.
Thank you so much for the encouragement.
Melinda
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Oh, my, Melinda! I’m so proud of you and so happy for you!!! You’re an inspiration. I praise God for your improvement and for your willpower. Now, stop reading this blog and get to cleaning something!!!
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Thanks so much Nancy. It’s really more God’s strength than mine.
Yes, ma’am! Immediately, sir! 😉
Melinda
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Aww… I’m so happy for you! You go girl! 🙂 I hope u are super-awesome-proud of yourself. It feels good just to feel good… y’know? Anyway. Congrats. Have a nice evening 🙂
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Thanks, Silver. Yes, I’m so happy to finally feel good! But I couldn’t have it without God.
I had a wonderful evening. I hope you did too.
Melinda
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God is so good, with His help you will succeed! He wants the BEST for YOU my dear Melinda!
I am very happy that you are standing on the two legs God gave you, perhaps a little happy dance!
A BIG hug!!
❤ carmen
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Thank you, Carmen. Yes, He is!
No dancing yet, but I’m not done!
Love, Melinda
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Recover sooon, Melinda💕
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Thanks, Eye. I’m well on my way.
Melinda
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Stay blessed 🙂
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Thanks Eye, I definitely am!
Melinda
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Such good news! Well done!
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Thank you, Pam!
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