Wow, what a few very busy weeks! I am working 4 part time jobs, so time for breathing, much less blogging, is in short supply!
I’m working at the birth house 2 days a week, teaching midwives to be at the college 1 day a week, running my billing business with my daughter 1.5 days a week and teaching seminars and workshops on the weekends!
4th of July was fun! Fireworks riverside in my home town and a move from my small apartment to a big house to accommodate my daughter Tiffany and her husband and kids.
One of my rooms is being set up with a studio and I plan on offering childbirth education, nutrition and exercise education, yoga, massage and other complimentary therapies from there. I also have a good sized pool and plan on offering aqua natal classes, as well.
12th of July was my middle child Jenni’s 30th birthday. I’m still in my 40’s (49) and have two kids in their 30’s I love it!! We had a wonderful Outback Steakhouse dinner together.
I’m back to running and I’m happy about that. My daughter has a boxer mix named Kapone and he’s my running mate 😀 I’m doing interval running and building back up my distance. The area I live in is the only hilly area in south Florida! And they are little hills, but hills none the less. I’ve also been doing a lot of bicycle riding. So the really good news is I’m back under my True Weight 😀 WOO HOO!!! Even though I was eating well, staying gluten free and eating minimal replacement foods, I was struggling with getting my Australia weight off. The problem was I wasn’t getting enough fiber, water OR exercise!! I put all 3 back in and it’s come off. I’m very happy!
I’ve been honored to serve a few women the past month or so at their births and the wonder of it stills overwhelms me. I love that after nearly 20 years in this business I still tear up, get goosebumps and am elated when a baby comes earth side. How fortunate am I to be blessed with such a great task in life?
And finally, a prayer answered, so quickly and clearly I almost missed that it was answered. On Friday night I prayed for clarity on a friendship. I got the answer 8 short hours later when said friend violated one of the moral and ethical codes friends just don’t violate. And even though they wanted to maintain our friendship I couldn’t because of who I am. I’m mourning the loss of that friendship, but I’m grateful that my prayer was answered and I now know that I’ve freed myself up for better things to come and I’m so excited about that! Lesson learned: God does answer prayer, we just need to have our eyes and ears open to hear the answer 🙂
Here’s some pics from the past few weeks:
View during morning walks:
Bargain on gas using our Winn Dixie grocery store fuel perks card!!
Best coffee ever, the old fashioned way!
My new bedroom…
Kapone and I, out for a ride…
Sofia using one of our moving boxes for a sofa 🙂
Love my job!!!
And Sofia before church this morning… When everyone else was still sleeping, she snuck in the kitchen while I was quietly sipping my first cup of coffee and asked if I would do her hair…
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OMG! Sofia is so beautiful 🙂
Sandi you’ve been very busy! I had a similar prayer answered a while back regarding friendships and it went approximately as yours did. I’m grateful for the answer I received and haven’t looked back a day 😉
I can’t believe you bought a house! YAY!
Three cheers for being back to you TW 🙂 You worked so hard and keeping in check can be difficult with all of life’s demands.
I’m looking for THAT same coffee pot! I had some at a friends house but she found hers at the thrift store…did you buy yours new or thrift? It makes terrific coffee 🙂
Have a great week.
*anna
eBay is where we got the pot. I’m having a cup right now, just brewed, YUM!! Percolated coffee just tastes better for some reason 🙂
agreed! I’ll check out ebay thanks Sandi.
So glad to see you so happy. Beautiful story with a happy ending.
Thanks, Mom. Love you xoxo
I always enjoy your posts; they make my day a little better. Have a blessed day!
Thanks, Jonelle. I need to post more. Just need more time to post 🙂
You are busy! Sounds like you are enjoying life though and congrats on getting back to your true weight. 🙂
Thanks! Getting back to my TW was very important… makes me happier!
I love this post! Informative and friendly … I feel as if I’m sitting across the kitchen table, sipping that delicious coffee with you. Take care, my friend. ~Ramona
I’d love it if you were sitting across the table sipping coffee with me 🙂
Sofia is adorable! I am so glad you have got back to your true weight! I know it was rough for you when you were struggling but you kicked it back into gear and you got right back on track. Amazing job!!
Thanks, Susan… she’s our cutie patootie!
I walk away inspired after reading today – Amazing! … Be well this weekend and please take care. 🙂
Thank you. I’m often inspired by your posts 🙂
Your gonna make this old dude blush … Thank you.
I totally agree with this–we’re all inspired.
What a BEAUTIFUL bedroom!
Thanks! Took me half hour to do the floors today, lol!
Egads! Hire someone. 🙂
Just might! I didn’t get it done early enough to get my bike ride in today… We’re in our rainy season here in south Florida.
🙂 Rain? Remind me what that is. . . .
It’s this wet stuff that come with loud thunder and scary lightning!! When it’s pouring, it’s too dangerous to run in… I’ll be happy to share 😀