I am slow with blogging, and just figured out how to post the “about” which is such a laugh out loud moment.  That brings me to  something that has been beneficial in my life and that is to learn to laugh at myself.   Being able to see the the humor in life has helped me get through some tough times.

Laughter helps bring me into the present moment and see value in not taking myself so serious. I figure the choice is mine, I can either get frustrated or take a step back and find enough gratitude and humor to lighten up the moment.  What does it matter, really in the whole scheme of life, will I even remember what is going wrong later? So if it is just a moment of frustration or difficulty, I try my best to let it go and have a good laugh, I mean a good old belly jiggle laugh.  It feels so good to just let it out, I find that either that or I stuff that feeling and it comes out later with tears and frustration. So why not laugh Carol and get the lighter side of the situation.  Works for me, how about you?

I read in the bible somewhere that God laughs for us. I find the thought so very wonderful and gives me the energy to carry on.  One of my life saying is “Think Happy Thoughts”  – what could be easier than to think of something lovely and find the gratitude in each situation…life is great.

Love all, in all, through all.

Carol

I received good news from the doctor a few weeks ago, my a1c level was down from 6.6 to 5.8 and I felt great.  Which means that all the hard work and changes to my way of eating have made a difference. I’m talking about having diabetes. It’s been over five months since the doctor said “Diabeties” during my annual physical. I needed to go back but my fear was that all this work, changing my eating habits and the way I view food would be for nothing, that in fact I may have gotten worse.  Well, to my surprise, the results were good, the doctor was excited, my husband who went with me was tearful. The news represented not just a number but how it is possible to make a significant change physically.  I had lost 20 pounds then and currently have lost over 25.  That does not sound like a whole lot to me, but I went from a size 18 to a 14 with this lifestyle change.

For me it is not about losing weight, but about feeling better. I have more energy, and have a mental attitude that is improved, like a dark cloud has been lifted over me.

I am glad the hard work paid off, but most of all grateful to have had a chance to make changes necessary to live just a little longer and healther.  One of my favorite sayings is “Peace comes from a thankful heart”  I feel this today, peace and gratitude, so when I am given a choice to eat that wonderful looking chocolate cake or cheesecake I weigh to options, it will taste good, it will be be a moment of lovelyness but in the end, I will not feel well, and the price is too much to pay. I would rather feel good than have a moment of lovieness.

How to survive in a sugar world is clear to me today, the choice is mine and I don’t always do it right but I am aware of the cost that sugar has on me physically.  That information allows me to make better choices daily and to plan for special treats and celebrations.  I used to eat candy, cake, cookies, ice cream desserts every day all day. but today I try to have treats occasionally.

The doctor said to continue what I was doing and come back in three months to have a look at what is working. 

I am such a believer in this new way of eating, that it is not any longer a thing to fear, but a way of life. My husband has been a big part of the changes I have made, he is trying new vegetables and eating things that were normally out of his comfort zone. I am grateful for his support.

So, what I have learned is that when a difficulty comes my way, I can face it and make changes for the better. I am strong enough to do this and I can get through with the help of God, family and friends. Thank you all for your love and support! 

Love all, In all, through all.