I cannot think of a better way to end year 28 than the way I spent my day. This morning I got up and made my way to get Isaiah's hair cut. He behaved so well. He even got a sucker. The lady that cut his hair did a fantastic job. Having his hair cut always makes him little like such a big boy, though. *sniff* Afterwards I dropped him off with Daddy.
I made a stop by the clinic to get my shot for the week. To be very honest, I expected a gain this time. I hadn't been watching my diet as close as I should have, and I kept having dreams about stepping on the scales and gaining 10 lbs! It terrified me. I was so surprised when I seen the number I did that I made the nurse come out and look at it. She's new at the clinic and thought I didn't know how to read the scale. I had to explain to her that I knew how to read the scale, but I couldn't believe what it said. 288!!! WoW!!! I have officially lost 20% of my original weight. I can't believe I finally got there. I haven't been this small since before we started fertility treatments.
After I left the clinic, I headed to the gym. I did 30 minutes on TB, took a hot shower. I was pleasantly surprised to see that my bleeding had slowed waaaaaaaaaaaay down! My day just kept getting better.
Dad's photo album some how got damaged so I had to run to Knoxville to get him another one. I picked up Amy Clipston's new book to celebrate my weight loss goal. She is one of my favorite authors so I cannot wait to crack open this book.
I finished my night by going to Altrudas for dinner. I had a wonderful salad and rolls covered in tons of garlic. It was amazing!!!
The last time I talked to Dad, he'd asked me to call him when I got back from vacation so we could schedule a time to get together. I didn't pay any attention to the fact that today was Wednesday so I called him. I am almost positive I made him late for church tonight, but we talked for a while. We had a wonderful conversation. He wished me happy birthday. He had no idea how much that meant to me. I've spent years waiting to hear those words come from his mouth. I started tearing up when he said it. (side note: While I am normally an emotional person, I will be glad when my hormones settle down. I am crying at the silliest stuff.) I asked him to look at his calendar and let me know what day would be good to get together. He said we'd talk in a few days and schedule something. He sounded like he looked forward to talking to me again. Small steps, small progress. He gave me such a great present. I am so thankful that God brought this man into my life.
When Dad's wife answered the phone, she told me his birthday is next week. Now I get the pleasure of playing detective to find out what he wants for his birthday without asking him...I think I will call his wife tomorrow to get some ideas. I am glad that the timing worked out so we wouldn't have to miss another birthday. Twenty-eight years of birthdays were too many for us to miss. I won't let one day go by that I don't celebrate this incredible miracle God has given me. If He hadn't then I would've never been able to know this wonderful man. What a great start to my birthday! I couldn't ask for anything more.
Blessings,
Weight Loss Mama
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