Fatigue

Don't know why but I am so tired today, which is unlike me. I need an energy boost. I went to the gym this morning but came home after seeing my pale reflection in a mirror in the changing rooms. I also have a headache, and again that is unusual. The weather is grey and overcast which appears to suit my mood today. Perhaps the planned lunch today with two friends will help.

Isaiah 40

29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;

31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

My bible readings are always so apt.

Wednesday 27th Jan

Was reminded yesterday twice, in fact, once from my bible notes and once on the radio that as Christians we have been chosen! How amazing is that, and why would God choose little old me, I don't know.

I've had an interesting week so far with a trip to London on Monday where I incorporated a visit to the Royal Academy to see the Van Gogh exhibition with a gerontology seminar at King's college. I had a great day but unfortunately it left me shattered. I didn't get home until 8.30pm and then I felt unwell yesterday and stayed in bed until lunchtime- haven't done that for over a year. Still, I'm feeling better today and am thankful that I haven't come down with any viruses as I thought I might be doing yesterday. Today I have been to work and spent the morning writing letters to children's centres.

Tomorrow I'm attending a Word expert course which I so badly need. Hopefully this will help to improve my IT skills.

Lost another 1.5lb last week. It's slowly coming off, although haven't been to the gym this week.

Thursday 21st January 2010

Having a long week. Feels like Friday today. I had supervision this week and we talked about my pilot study. I still need to do some more analysis on it but otherwise ok. Plans are to actively start recruiting my participants which means trips to Age Concern, Carers Bedfordshire and Children's Centres in Bedfordshire and emails sent to many support groups and caring agencies.

Charlie has finished his exams and is tired after games and rugby training yesterday. Harry said he prayed aloud yesterday in his Christian Union meeting at school. I am so proud! Rosie has been selected to run in an inter-school cross country event today, which she really doesn't want to do. I'm hoping that she will enjoy it.

It is a beautiful day today, almost Spring-like. I can see a bed of crocuses in the garden which are starting to shoot already. Amazing, considering the bad weather we've had recently.

My thoughts have been dominated by Haiti this week and we just continue to pray into that situation and particularly that aid will get to where it's required.

Looking forward to the quiz on Saturday night at church and a trip into London on Monday. I'm hoping to visit the Royal Academy to see the Van Gogh exhibition which starts this week-end before attending a seminar.

Healthy eating plan going well, although thought I would have lost more than 1.5lb when I weighed myself on Monday. I am also back at the gym and gave been twice so far this week.

Work, Weight loss and WeightWatchers

I've had a great week, one where I've achieved a couple of things, namely a weight loss of 3.5lb and a completed pilot study which I submitted last night. I have worked hard this week and today was spent having lunch with a friend after seeing another friend to pray with. My WeightWatchers online is going well, much better than attending the meetings.

Quiet weekend ahead. Cell group in the morning then viewing a house in the afternoon then a family night in. Think we'll play Monopoly. Charlie is half way through his exams so trying to give him some space.

Week-end

Looking forward to the, hopefully, quiet and peaceful week-end ahead after such a busy few weeks. It will kick-off with our home group this morning. A new person is joining which I'm excited about.

It is a beautiful snowy day so we will go for a long walk after lunch and then I will need to work this afternoon and some of the evening. I have to write -up my pilot study before Wednesday and I haven't even analysed the data yet. We will watch a DVD tonight.

Tomorrow after church, another walk is planned and I am sooo looking forward to the return of Lark Rise to Candleford in the evening.

Charlie's mock GCSEs start on Monday so he should be busy revising this week-end. Harry has a party today and Rosie will want to meet up with a friend no doubt.

I am enjoying my current knitting projects and have posted photos of their progress. I am about a third of the way through the red scarf and plan to finish it for our trip to Switzerland next month. The cardigan is such a joy to knit. The wool is Rowan Colourscape Chunky and the colour is delightful. I finished the back last night.

More snow scenes

The cold weather is set to continue for at least a week. The country is struggling! Looking on a satellite map on the news yesterday, the whole of Great Britain was covered in a blanket of snow.

I've had a great week at home. Graham and I went for another long walk yesterday around the village which was good exercise.

Behind with my work, so I must catch up this week end

More snow

Apparently this country has seen the largest snowfall in 30 years over the last few days. It does look so beautiful. I am at home again and haven't been to work at all this week. Graham is also at home and I am looking forward to a long walk in the snow with him at lunchtime and then home made leek, ham and potato soup when we return. It is day three of WeightWatchers and I am doing well so far.

God is good and His love and faithfulness endure forever! A new year of bible readings. This is my third year of reading the bible in a year which I so enjoy. I pray that God will reveal new truths to me from His word and that I apply them to my life.

New Year, new diet.

Got a shock this morning! I bought some WeightWatcher scales which were half-price as we don't own any. I jumped on them and I am a stone more than what I had estimated, meaning that I have over two stones to lose! So, I joined WeightWatchers on line for three months and am back to point counting. I refuse the humiliation of attendance at WeightWatcher meetings so will have a go on my own. Day one has gone well. Graham was working at home so we went on a long walk around the village with Harry. Charlie went to school for a revision session and Rosie was playing hockey all day.

Tried to do some work and managed a few hours but now feel behind. The weather here is soooo cold ( - 3 degrees ) and snow is expected again tomorrow. If the weather is bad I will work at home tomorrow.

The children are back at school tomorrow.