A Four, Not Five for Friday #2

 A random update...

Health Update

I could have been upset when I finally broke the 130 mark on the scale, because it got stuck at 129.6. I mean stuck for two weeks at that mark. 

With January, my program added the gym piece. I had an overview from the wellness doctor as my trial run. 

I have been really trying to do exactly what he said for two reasons: the health piece and I vainly would like to jiggle less and be a little more toned. I meet with a real trainer in February, so I didn't think it would be a good idea to meet that person for the first time in my out of shape condition.

I meet with Dr. Paleaz next week, so I will get a few answers to the scale thingie, but I think it is true about the workout adding muscle. I have dropped a ton on the clothing sizes despite the weight remaining current.

I am now wearing a 10 Petite albeit baggy, I am not quite an 8. I do NOT like tight clothing. A little baggy is always my goal.

I am down two sizes and down almost 21 pounds. 

I weighed in at 129.4 this morning. YES, I count ounces.

THE MOST AMAZING THING is....

I have had only 2 days with minor pain from my RA. 

I am so beyond grateful for any day like that. I know that it is a yucky disease and can cause great problems. I am still taking my Xeljanz. I decided to just take the poison and hope that modern medicine and wellness medicine could find a way to make me healthy.

Maybe I will look like this by summer. One can wish!

I BOUGHT A PURSE

I have been so good too. I have decided that my favorite type of purse is a tote style for now anyway:)

I have avoided all my favorite brands like they were poison. I went in Marshall's yesterday in Destin and this one caught my eye as I casually walked by the purse display. The good thing about it is that it only cost $25.00 and it was a two for one deal. The little purse was inside the larger purse. I can justify a purse purchase very well. It has been since the summer at least since I have bought one, so that in itself is amazing.

POLITICS

Yikes! I am going there. 

No, I haven't decided who I am going to vote for. Quite frankly, I wish I could take characteristics from several of them and merge them into one. 

I think this is one of those pivotal points in history though, where the choice we make could make a difference in the outcome of our nation. With that being said, my greatest hope lies not in the political leaders of any given time, but in Christ Jesus.

Confession time: I went to see "The Donald" last week in Pensacola. I felt I might I could get a better idea of how I feel about him in person, not soundbites from the news. My son is a funny character. The outside world doesn't even have a clue how he keeps us in stitches. He is very well liked, but reserved outside of home, but for us he is a hoot. Several months ago, after one of Trump's outspoken thoughts on some topic, our son texted a group message to all of us..."He has secured my vote." The word secured is something else. He is not seen as the smart one of the siblings, but underneath, I know he very well read and intelligent. 

Sorry, I am the most horrible picture taker ever. I tried to enlarge, but I was jerky.

They aren't lying when they say a crowd shows up. It was packed and they did turn people away including my hubby who left his pocket knife in his pocket and had to go back to the truck to put it away.

Anyway, it has remained a "kind of" joke that he is a Trump supporter. So much so that I bought him a "Make America Great Again" cap for Christmas.

The family went to see him. I am as unsure as I ever was. Some things I like, some things not so sure. 

There were two free signs in every seat.

Either way, I am still amazed that an avowed Socialist could even be in the news in our country. It has drawn me to prayer for sure.

CROSS STITCH UPDATE ON SAMPLER

I decided after Mary in AR left a comment about samplers using I and J interchangeably and a little research of my own to continue on with the sampler started the other day.

Will finish it after all.

My new order came in as well, so I did the worst possible thing... I started one, so I now have two going at the same time. I actually think they will go rather quickly.

Two of my new designs. I started the one on the left.

And I went overboard probably because I ordered three designs total.

I am really trying to use the winter nights to stitch and enjoy the downtime.

I am headed to Mom's this morning to take care of some more business. I have not forgotten that I mentioned a post on dealing with the elderly. It is in my head...just need to slow down to do it.

That's a wrap from my thoughts,

Sandy