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One for the memory books

Hi ladies. This week has been one for the memory books. This week's focus in my 90-day journal is on health. Monday was about feeding our families healthy food. That day I learned Faith has high cholesterol. Tuesday was about limiting sugar and the author spoke about a condition called hypoglycemia. When I read the symptoms, it explained my anxiety and overall "feeling" lately. Wednesday God revealed I ran from my doctor in 2017 and never had my physical. I knew I needed to lose weight and had failed to do so. When I read my lab results from November 2016, I was pre-diabetic and had high LDL cholesterol (although total cholesterol was normal) Subconsciously I blocked that out. Moreover, I have symptoms of kidney problems, too much protein in urine (sorry to be graphic) and bumps on my back indicative of possible kidney issues. Needless to say, I'm numb! Truthfully, my stress levels and sugar intake have been off the chart the past 2 years. Luther has been struggling with gastrointestinal issues since summer 2014 and work stress. He tends to brood so that vibe caused lots of heaviness. Faith has been struggling with adoption issues. My escape was food. I ate so much Nothing Bundt Cake in 2017 you’d think I was a founding member trying to preserve my stock options! I didn't trust God. I ate from the king's table and became a glutton - even though the world said "you look fine". I knew. My body knew. And most importantly...God knew. That's the tough news...and it's hard to admit I did this to myself and my baby (Faith). She is with me so much; she ate CRAP along with me! I'm in the process of forgiving myself. It will come, it's just raw right now. Here's the praise report. With God's help, I'm going to BEAT THIS and restore everything to normal levels. I’ve lost 5 ½ pounds in the past two weeks. I have another 14lbs to go. I’m eating 80% fruit and veggies and have nixed all processed food, packaged food, sugar, beef and pork. Even my birthday, January 17, will be cake free! That's a 1st in almost 51 years! I’m trusting God will deliver me as I do my part. Please pray for God’s strength to propel me forward. Much love... __________________________________________________________________________________________ Taken from email to ladies in my community group on January 12, 2018.

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