I was watching TV the other day and some talk show was on.  I can’t remember which one now, but they had a 25 year old on the show and she literally looked like she was 40.  I couldn’t believe it.  I am 36 and she looked at least as old as me, if not older! I was shocked.

Sometimes the sun can age us and we might not even realize it. I really don’t worry that much about what my skin looks like as far as whether or not it’s ‘tan’, but I know some people think their skin has to be tan to look good.  My advice to those people would be to use some kind of sunless tanning products so that you don’t age your skin prematurely.  You don’t want to have leathery or wrinkly skin when you get older.

Not to mention you will significantly lower your risk of getting skin cancer, which is just scary…

I really need your prayers and so does my family.  I appreciate you taking the time to pray.  I will do the same for you and yours.

I’ve spent some time recently in one of the nicer hospitals in Grand Rapids and they have these really cool wall fountains.  They are pretty sweet.  I’d love to have one at home!! The sound they make is so soothing.  I’d love to fall asleep to that sound every night! Plus they are beautiful!

For now I guess I’ll have to settle for the outdoor fountain up at camp.  The guys did a great job with that one!! It’s gorgeous!  And it’s practically in my back yard!

I’m still struggling with weight loss and I wonder if I will ever be where I want to be this side of heaven.  I wonder what my perfect body will look like…Ima be really mad it’s 200+ pounds.  LOL

I have heard of so many ways to lose weight.  Last night I heard of a new diet plan.  The craziest one yet, if you ask me.  It is the feeding tube diet.  A Dr. actually puts a feeding tube down your throat for ten days and feeds you a diet of fat and protein through it.  WOW! What extremes people will go to! People pay like $1500 for this! It’s for brides to be who ‘need’ to lose those last few pesky pounds just before their wedding.

Then there is a whole gamut of diet pills everything from phen phen to apidextra. But then they had to take phen phen off the market because it was dangerous, although it worked. But does apidextra work?

I don’t know, diet pills make me nervous anyway. I have heard too many stories about them to be able to take them without reservations.  What do you think?!?!?!?!?

Sometimes I think I would do ANYTHING to get rid of these headaches, including experimental Migraine procedures.  I don’t know about you, but I am not a huge fan of pain or nausea.  Don’t know many people who are…Sometimes I feel like I am at my ropes end.

I did start some Migraine meds last year and I am getting fewer headaches, but I would like to have none at all.  I am told this is an unreasonable request.  I’m not a Dr. and I don’t play one on TV, but why can’t they figure out how to get rid of these things?!?!?!  I for one am ready to not suffer any more!!

My dad was faithful to take care of her each and every day for over 20 years.  How many people are wiling to do that today? That is what ‘in sickness and in health’ in your vows means folks.  What a good man.  What a faithful man.  My husband has been very good to me the past 20+ years as well.  We haven’t been married that long, but we’ve known each other since 1989 and we’ve been good friends since then.  We have only been a ‘couple’ since about 1990-1991 and married since 1993.

It’s important who you marry! Make sure you know you pick who God has planned for you! Listen to your parents, especially if they are Christians.  That can be tricky though.  My parents are ‘Christians’ but didn’t like my husband…..but I know Buster is God’s will for me, always has been.  He is perfect for me.  But then again, nothing about my adoptive ‘parents’ is normal or Christian like for that matter.  Other than going to church and putting on a good show for others.  But that’s another story for another time.  I’m hoping and praying they have changed and that isn’t the case anymore. God is still in the miracle business, no?!?!

If my husband were to need a kitchen gadget I would think he would talk to someone who knows something about kitchen gadgets.  If he were to need welding tools, he could talk to someone head to miller welders and I’m sure they could help him out.  It’s all about knowing where to go.

If either of us were to need spiritual advice, we know our Pastor is the go-to guy! He knows the bible and he is a godly man whom we both respect and love.  It’s important to know what you need and when and to use the correct tools, if you will in each situation.  Wouldn’t you agree?

Til next time,

Okay, here it is.  I took some Polaners peach fruit spread (the kind that doesn’t have sugar added), some minced garlic, and a little soy sauce and mixed it all together.  I seasoned my turkey with Nature’s Seasonings and Garlic Salt.  Then just before I threw them on the hot grill I slathered then with my mixture.

They turned out great.  I only wish I would have made a little more.  And I wish I would have taken pictures, they were kinds pretty. I always take picture of my food for my blogs.  I don’t know what I was thinking.    This would be good with pork chops, too!!

So here you go, here is the recipe in full or close anyway, I didn’t really measure anything, LOL

Yummy Peach Turkey Cutlets/Pork Chops

Get This:

• 4 turkey cutlets/pork chops
• 1/2 c. peach preserves (I used Polaner’s sugar free)
• 4  T. minced garlic ( or as much as you like)
• 2 t. soy sauce (or to taste)

Do This:

1. Season your pork or turkey the way you want it.
2. Get your grill or pan warm.
3. While getting grill hot, mix together your preserves, garlic and soy sauce.
4. Just before putting turkey/pork on the grill, slather with the peach mixture.
5.  Grill/cook until meat is no longer pink in the middle.

I served them with some corn, but any vegetable would be good or even a salad.  I was being lazy because we have been busy cleaning up the house and moving furniture around and stuff.  My dad gave us a bunch of furniture he no longer is in need of since he is buying  a new house and wants a ‘fresh start’ with new things.  He is such a generous man.  I am so very thankful for him! I have all new bedroom furniture and a new recliner! I will try and post photos once it’s all where it’s supposed to be and everything is spit shined and fabulous! =)

‘The Girl’ was perusing the diamond engagement ring section of the store and commented that she wouldn’t want a ring like mine with so many big diamonds.  She just wants one small one or a few small ones.  She has very simple taste.

For the record.  My ring isn’t that big.  It is just under 1 1/2 carats t.w. and only 1/3 c. for the center diamond.  It’s just that she has tiny hands and it looks big on her hand.  They are good quality diamonds, though.  I am thankful we got such a great deal on my rings when we got them!! We paid less than half of what it would cost to replace them! =)

What would your perfect ring look like?!?!?!?!

Deep down inside somewhere I am afraid Ima starve to death during the winter months! Yup, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!!   It really stinks too, because last year from June 1st the ed of October/beginning of November, I lost over 40 pounds!! The it was kinda down hill from there.  If I had stuck to my plan and continued eating well and started exercising like I was going to, I would probably close to goal weight right now! And the worst part of it is I have no one to blame but myself!   GGGRRR!!

Thankfully, I have only gained about 7-8 pounds back of the 40 some I lost.  So all my hard work wasn’t wasted! Starting March 1st I am getting back on track!  HARD CORE!!! No cheating.  Good eating habits, no junk, no wheat, nothing overly processed, lots of fruits and veggies and lean meats, low fat cheeses.   And I will be exercising at least 3 days a week!!

My goal is to lose as much weight as I can between March 1st and June 1st!! That way I won’t be too hot and sweaty and out of breath all summer during camps!! That’s the plan anyway…

I can feel the rate of my heart increase and the temperature of my blood rise to a low simmer.  Not a boil, just a simmer.  It’s not until I see them that it boils.  A nice hard boil!!

I am trying to keep my composure, but this one in particular person is making it hard lately.  I don’t think he/she is doing it on purpose, but I can’t  be sure.  It might just be the way he/she is, OR he/she might be just trying to get on my nerves.  I have a feeling he/she might just be being  his/herself, which is really sad because well….that’s just sad.

To be that selfish and vain and….well, that’s just sad.

Aaaahhhh, I feel a little better now.  Just had to get that out.  Please be in prayer for me.

It has a hundred ‘best’ cupcakes recipes in it!! I am a little excited to say the least.  Can’t wait to make some of these babies.  Some sound a little weird.  Like ‘Go fly a kite cupcakes’.  I don’t know about that one.  But they do have m&ms in them, so how bad can they be, I mean come on.

Woke up this morning feeling poorly.  Don’t know if it’s from doing too much over the weekend, all the germs I was exposed to yesterday at the mall or just me being me.  All I know is I feel icky.  It’s going to be a short week, too.  We have to clean and shop and we have a camp coming in a gain of Friday evening.  Last weekends was Saturday-Monday.  This weekends is Friday-Sunday.  At least we’ll get to go to church Sunday night this week.  If I’m not passed out from exhaustion, that is. We shall see.

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend.  I’ll be back.  Catch ya later…