I don't know about you all, but I am really enjoying this wonderful fall scenery!  When I took my walk the other day, I snapped a few pictures of the beautiful trees!!
                                       

What wonderful beauty God gives us this time of year!  It has been cool and rainy the last couple of days and the colors are still turning and becoming even more vibrant than before.  

It's great to take advantage of the nice weather 

to finish a few projects before it's too cold out. I was recently given a few chairs from friends who were moving (Yes!  they were FREE) and I gave them a makeover!  Here is the before and after...

  

 And the finished product!!!   I used just a inexpensive flat black spray paint from our local dollar store.  I love the way they turned out.

My husband has also been taking on a project.  It's much bigger than mine was.  He has noticed that the old windows that were originally put in the garage were leaking and his garage was taking on a lot of water damage.  

So, as you can see, the only thing to do was remove the windows and replace the wall.  Also, he decided to change the look of the garage and put the walk-in door on this side, instead of where it was.  So, here are a few pics of the tearing down and rebuilding the wall.

I will have an update and more pictures in a later post!

Anyway, I have struggled the last week with staying with my low-carb lifestyle. I don't call it a diet since I have diabetes and I have a medical need to eat low sugar and low-carb.  Even though my blood sugars are good, I am still trying to lose a little more weight as well, but, I have been on a roller coaster with a couple of pounds.  This morning during my devotion, the thought came to me that my weight loss is like my walk with God.  Although I want it to be perfect,it is not.  I try to follow Christ but I am a sinner.  God is merciful!  Even though I try hard to only eat what is good for me, I'm tempted with a bite of this, or a piece of that, or just a little of that.

It is a great comfort to know that it is God that girdeth me with strength.... Psalm 18: 32.  I know I can get over this!  Just as God's mercy is new every morning, I have another day to make good choices and eat better than I did the day before.

Now, time to stand up, hold my head high, take a deep breath and trust in God that he will get me through yet another hurdle!  I am at 93# lost and I WILL reach my 100# goal! 

I seen this saying today and it reminded me that sometimes you have to try harder, sacrifice more and go the extra mile for what you want to achieve!

Thanks for reading!

  

Wow!  I can't believe it's been 10 months since I updated my blog.  I have been debating on whether or not to delete it or refresh it.  I really hated to lose all the memories that have been created in this blog.      There are great pictures, memories, recipes, family that is no longer with us, and a lot of info I could never get back.  
     So, even though my life has dramatically changed over the years since I first started my blog, I decided to keep it going.  I decided to somewhat start fresh with new interests, new pictures, and recipes and other encouragement that reflects my newer life style.
     First of all, God is so very important to me!  My life is devoted to him 100%!  Now, this doesn't at all mean that I am perfect.  I am far from that.  I daily strive to deepen my prayer life, read his word, and devote every aspect of my life to him. The one that created me, gave his life for me, and is preparing a place for me, for all of eternity, The Almighty God.

     I like to spend time with our great church ladies,
                                  

 

And we recently enjoyed a great ladies retreat where I was able to sing with some very talented, sweet, and devoted ladies

This also happens to be one of my favorite times of the year.  I love fall!!  The colors are so vibrant, the air is fresh and crisp, the scenery is breathtaking, and I love admiring Gods gorgeous artwork. 

Even though this isn't the first day of fall, I love the quote from Emily Bronte on the above picture.

Another change in my life is my whole lifestyle.

I have remained focused on low-carb eating ever since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in May2014.  Here are a few before and after comparison pictures.....

These were taken when I had hit my 90# goal.  I have now lost 91# and am diligently trying to get to my final goal of 100#.  God is so good to me.  None of this would be possible without him.  I have no self control.  After being diagnosed with diabetes, and going through several stages of denial, I finally broke down and told God that I couldn't do this alone.  I needed him. I would give him all the glory....and I do!  He is faithful, he is just, and he is the one behind my weight loss.  I get strength from reading his word, and I am encouraged daily by his promises to me.  Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

Thanks for reading,  please feel free to leave a comment.  :)