Monthly Archives: December 2017

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Posted on 12/29/2017 by Amy

Imagine if you will a winter wonderland. Fresh fallen snow covers the ground. Ice paves the way in some places where water has pooled and set, frozen in place as if time stands still in this place. It’s eerily quiet … Continue reading →

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Staying Focused

Posted on 12/26/2017 by Amy

Some days it’s nice to remember that while I am not at my goal weight, I am far from where I started. I began my journey at 230 lbs, a size 20 or XXL. I now wear a medium and … Continue reading →

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Look for the Light

Posted on 12/25/2017 by Amy

There is hope in every season, some times we just have to hold on to the small glimmer and wait for the flame to rekindle; but never let your hope fade. If you are struggling today to even see that … Continue reading →

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Being Present

Posted on 12/24/2017 by Amy

There aren’t as many gifts as there could be under the tree this year. I am learning to accept that being present is much more important than the presents. It’s a lesson I think we will all benefit from, but … Continue reading →

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Little Miss Sunshine

Posted on 12/21/2017 by Amy

The sun will come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow There’ll be sun!   Just thinking about Tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs, And the sorrow ‘Til there’s none!   When I’m stuck in a day That’s gray, And … Continue reading →

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Managing the Madness

Posted on 12/19/2017 by Amy

It’s been a few days and I haven’t updated. Not because I couldn’t or didn’t want to, mostly because I kept thinking no one wanted to read what was going on. I kept hearing the inner voices that told me … Continue reading →

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What goes up, must come down

Posted on 12/15/2017 by Amy

After school today: Zeke: It’s so clean in here. Me: Yeah that’s what happens when your mom doesn’t have a job anymore. Unfortunately I can’t take all the credit for it today. It was honestly clean today because no one … Continue reading →

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