New Year’s Resolutions

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Blogging, Reflection

Yesterday, I met one of my New Year’s resolutions. I lost down to 120 lbs. I reached my target goal one week before the new year. Although barely 5’2″, I hope to keep the weight off.

Things I have been thankful for in 2018:

• participating in a research medical study of LEMS (sutoimmune).
• finding alternate treatments (botox) for feet and ankles to enhance mobility.
• changing infusions to a new medicine. There were pros and cons to this.
• enjoying writing and another book written last spring.
• having financial needs met.
• a new van to drive.
• a loving and wonderful family.

These are not necessarily in order, but goals I want to achieve in 2019. Some are more important than others. They are:

• a closer relationship with God. Make peace with Him.
• my father regain strength and health, as before his stroke. Complete healing for his heart. May he be able to come home soon.
• my mother stay strong and active. Complete healing for her hand, b/p and heart.
• healing for brother-in-law and all removal of abnormal (potential pre-cancer) cells above his eye.
• complete restoration of personal health (including ribs and bladder) and regained strength. Straightened feet and ankles, so I can walk again. A cure for the autoimmune condition (LEMS) and no return of cancer anywhere in my body.
• keep weight loss permanent. I feel good at this weight (120).
• find a mate (spouse) for life. An equal partner to share the rest of my life with happiness, love and joy.
• that my sisters’ families stay healthy, happy and loved.
• welcome a new great-niece to the family this summer. May she be beautiful and healthy. Let her know she is loved.
• make financial needs stable and available if needed.
• new housing that best suits my physical needs. My parents also need new housing.
• more written books with 100% royalists and selling well. A play script for a series, Saga of the Ages. My desire to make this into a movie production one day.

Maybe I ask and hope for too much. But I mainly want good health and happiness for family members and myself. God bless everyone and stay strong and positive. Wishing everyone best wishes for the new year!

Merry Christmas

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Blogging, Inspirational, Spiritual

I have been amiss for a couple of months, I admit. This has been a weird month with many events. They say everything comes in threes. I can tell you that is more true than imagined.

After a fall that left me with four fractured ribs in mid-October, I recovered almost fully. A lot less painful. It is as if no injury occurred at  all. Last month, my mother fell and broke her hand in two places. She is doing better, but her hand is still a little painful at times. Can these falls and family health problems be coincidental? Clearly, our family has had their share of health issues this season.

My father entered the hospital the end of November, with mild pneumonia and fluid around his heart. Three days later, he suffered a stroke by a blood clot that traveled to his brain. The surgeon removed the blood clot and my father seemed to be recovering well. His speech was a little slurred at first, but after surgery, he started to regain his speech and is doing better. Thank God he is not paralyzed. One saving grace of his illness and the fact that he is still alive.

He still has a way to go, as his heart is still weak. His body is weak, yet, he stands as a testimony of faith and hope. His courage to persist with daily challenges. I am proud of my father for his determination. If a 92-year-old man is determined to live and regain strength from a weakened state, just think what others can do.  It gives me hope to go on, to continue to fight my health issues.

More importantly, remembering that today is the Lord’s day – the reason for this Christmas day. May we always remember this date as a day to share with loved ones, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He is our savior and lives within our hearts.

I saw goodness today with family and loved ones. It was more than goodness, it is love. Enjoy each day as today and forgive those that have wronged us. Sometimes that is easier said than done, but with God’s help, we can continue in peace and harmony. Staying strong in His word is the key to successful living.

Merry Christmas and wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Here’s wishing best wishes that 2019 is even better than 2018.