My apologies, but I need to get this posted and didn't edit for content, speeling (lol), or anything else.
For those who have asked (and I thank you greatly for doing so), I am still moving forward in my focus on health. Recently, I hit the 50 lb mark and with it, a few nice milestones:
1. I got to reunite with my bathroom scale. It only goes up so far, and now I am under that number.
2. I know now that I wont need to drive 20-30 miles to get a cat scan (or MRI, I forget which).
3. I made it through Thanksgiving without hitting the desserts. Now I did hit the main meal a bit too much, but I feel comfortable that I ate decent foods and stayed away from the bad choices.
Next I do need to find more exercise in my routine and continue to eat smart. I haven't weighed in recently, but I feel stronger and I am not as sore when I am on my feet for long periods of time.
Anyway, back to the grind. Pray for me for continued resolve as I get through Christmas.
Now for some other random thoughts:
I know politics for me is usually full of skepticism, so this wont be any different. I am already ruing voting in the Presidential election. I do not think Obama has done a very good job and I have no confidence that either Newt nor Mitt would do any better. It may be time for a 3rd party vote for me. This makes me sick and sad.
The BCS is all messed up and you know their supporters are hoping for a very good game with LSU winning. This would let them claim they got it right and have a champ people could get behind. If Alabama and OKSt both win (which I hope for). LSU, OkSt, and Alabama will all have a legit claim tot he title. Playoffs anyone?
Red Sox tabbed Bobby Valentine for the managers job and while I actually find him entertaining and reports are he is a good manager, I was hoping they would give a younger manager a shot and bring in a solid veteran bench coach (Don Baylor or Gene Lamont maybe) to help out. I hop this works out but I dont know!
Jerry Sandusky case is really confusing me right now. Why is this guy doing interviews? Is his lawyer going to claim malpractice on himself? Even if he was innocent, these interviews only make him look more guilty. I guess we should all be happy Sandusky isn't trying to claim the law is bad and that he did everything he is accused of but it shouldn't be a crime. I hope justice is served and the victims get whatever justice they can. I suspect the damage is already done.
The Fine case in Syracuse brings up a very interesting point. For those who said a woman would have protected the child when McQuery didn't in the Sandusky case, here is a case of a woman who not only didn't protect the children involved, but they she victimized them further by having an affair with one. I do believe Jim Boeheim knew nothing, but I wish he would retire and go out there speaking to support victims rights groups. His attack on the kids involved was a mistake and while he shouldn't be fired, he should quit.
Tim Tebow is a better Qb than people want to credit him for because he uses his head. If Vince Young had Tim Tebows head, he'd be giving Aaron Rodgers a run for MVP (probably in Tenn working for Jeff Fisher). People, Tom Brady didnt throw a great deep ball when he won his first ring. He made smart throws, he was accurate, and he protected the ball. Tebow does these things too. His defense has confidence in him and thus they don't overplay, they are not put in too many bad situations, and they get to rest during the game.
Look, it's Christmas time. It is about God's gift to us, his sacrifice, and his grace and mercy. For those who believe in Him, please remember that Jesus was born not only for you, but for everyone. For those who do not believe in Him, let's make a deal. You promise that if I wish you Merry Christmas, you wont get offended. I promise, in return, to try and be respectful and wish you Happy Holidays. See folks, I read a tweet the other day saying to make your faith obvious but not obnoxious. I completely agree and while I will try my best to live by this, I hope others with respect me enough to not find offense in my beliefs.
Lastly, while watching a video of a missionary in a foreign land, it hit me as I looked a picture of one of the native people in the video that there were people in third world countries who suffered from kidney stones or cluster headaches without any medical care and no chance for relief of pain. Needless to say, it terrified me. So during this holiday season, no matter what you believe, try and do something for these people. Give some time or money, pray for them, or even just get the word out that they exist.
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